“I’m not a landlord advocate; I’m not a tenant advocate. I’m an advocate for strong, healthy, safe communities.”
June 2004
Industry Records
Last year, Matt Muente dropped out of school, drove a truck out to Colorado, picked up several thousand records, came back to Milwaukee, and — at the age of 20 — opened Industry Records on Center Street in Riverwest…
The Fight to Save Our Schools Continues
The thunderstorm ended and the sun came out just in time for the Save Our Schools (SOS) Coalition’s rally on Thursday, May 20, in front of the administration building of Milwaukee Public Schools. In spite of the unpredictable weather, 150 people turned out to protest the budget cuts that are slashing over 300 teacher positions and programs in Milwaukee’s public schools in the coming year.
Meeting Minutes
All Peoples Church, 2600 N. 2nd St., is offering a summer program for youth. It includes learning gardening and cooperative work skills. The youth are paid for the summer and are encouraged to start a bank account. Also, the church is sponsoring a long-term alcohol and drug rehabilitation center for men. It will open soon and has space available. Call the church at 414/264-1616 for details about both programs…
Further Down Stream June 2004
Neighbors report that police were at the Timothy Brophy property that was featured in the April Riverwest Currents in an article called “Brophy’s Boondoggles.” In early May, police reportedly closed down a crack house operation at 603 E. Burleigh, based on comments a police officer made to a neighbor at the crime scene. A near […]
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