by Tony Giron As the victim of road rage in the Riverwest neighborhood of Milwaukee and an employee of the Wisconsin Bike Fed, I would like to share my experience as well as some lessons learned that may help someone someday because road rage is real and can happen to anyone. Unfortunately, I brought a […]
2016
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Juan Carlos Ruiz dies of heart failure at age 53
by Vince Bushell Before memories fade I would like to remember Juan Carlos Ruiz. My recollection has been aided by former colleagues who worked or volunteered at ESHAC in the mid-1990s. Many of you will still remember what 1994 was like in Riverwest, what some of the issues were at the time, and how ESHAC […]
Posted inRAA Artist Profile
FREESPACE – garden of youth – RAA Artist Profile
by Elizabeth Vogt Nature abhors a vacuum; surrounding elements move in to fill the emptiness. Human society, however, often does not even notice the voids in its systems. Here in Milwaukee, the interactive hip hop FREESPACE program has found a resounding need for youth to experience their music in a safe, sober, and fun environment. […]
Posted inBusiness Spotlight
Milwaukee Zen Center Offers Serenity in Stormy Times … and Always
by Lee Gutowski In the constant din of this emotionally fraught election season, it’s good to take time to practice deepening our awareness of the peace and quiet that is buried within. Many of us have our own practices in place, which we turn to in our search for clarity and a sense of peace […]
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Neighbor Spotlight: Rob Owens
by Ellen C. Warren Rob Owens is not your average skateboarder. He’s a pro, with a capital P, Professional. He does not just slide smooth and easy down the street. He jumps his board into the air grabbing the edge of a bench or flying over whatever he chooses to put in his way. He […]
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