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Riverwest Speaks: Summertime and the Livin’ is NOISY

by Tess Reiss

At long last, summer’s finally here. You throw open the windows, take in a big deep breath, the house fills with fresh air, and then much to your dismay, in wafts a jangle of urban noise. The buzzing lawnmower early in the morning, firecrackers late at night, dogs yapping and barking, even the unexpected burst of gunshots from time to time.

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Finally, It’s Easy to ‘Wash My Dog’

by Stacy Conroy

There’s a much-needed new dog-grooming place on the East Side, and it’s special because it takes a fresh approach to the pet hygiene industry. Wash My Dog, at 2232 North Oakland Avenue, is in the Wash Tub Laundromat building in an attractively designed, open area. You can go in and wash your dog yourself at a huge savings compared to professional grooming rates.

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Stop the Harassment!

It never fails. I’m walking to the park or the beauty supply store or the co-op or my friend’s house and vehicles are slowing down…guys are calling at me from porches… “Hey, wanna ride…can I get your number…ya man treating you right?” Now, I’m not the finest sista that ever lived in Riverwest, but it […]

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Beatnik Beat: Jazzin Up the Children

by William Morder Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments Will hum about mine ears … -The Tempest In my dream, a white monster creeps behind me. Next, I am swallowed by inches. My head remains. Then I awaken in a sweat. Riverwest, my Storyville, crumbles at the edges. But the problem is much bigger. Radio is […]