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Political Hotbed: Sixth District Aldermanic Candidates

by Matt Czarnik

Most of Riverwest joins with the East Side to decide the future of the Third Aldermanic District.

However, a slice of the neighborhood votes with the Sixth, which is a hotbed of candidates eager to make an immediate impact on a community looking for leadership.

Among the topics candidates would like to address include re-establishing a strong sense of community, adding a presence in city budget discussions, increasing local economic opportunities, and reclaiming the safety of Sixth District streets.

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They’re Here! RiverView Move-In January 19

by Savannah Hunnicut

With all it has to offer, it’s no surprise that Riverwest has been attracting young professionals, families and students to the neighborhood. With RiverView Residence Hall, the new UWM dorm coming soon to Riverwest, there will soon be an influx of college freshmen.

Located just west of the river on North Avenue, RiverView will house 488 incoming freshmen and sophomores, and offer more spacious housing than Sandburg residence hall, located on the UWM campus.