by Vince Bushell County Supervisor Penny Podell is on the campaign trail again. The recall momentum following the resignation of County Executive Tom Ament was enough to engulf a number of incumbents. After first challenging the recall because the signatures included a number of out-of-district voters, Podell has decided to put her political future in […]
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Challenger Hits the Campaign Trail
Although time was limited, one of the challengers to Penny Podell, long-time East Side resident Gerry Broderick, was available to answer a few questions on his campaign for the 3rd District Milwaukee County Supervisor position. Broderick’s background includes police work and neighborhood activism in his Murray Hill neighborhood as well as with the Oakland Avenue Business Improvement District (BID).
Change in Riverwest Property Values: 2000-2002
2000 Assessed Valuation 2001 Sale Price 2002 Assessed Valuation 35,600 80,000 48,100 61,400 73,000 74,100 91,600 120,000 128,200 22,100 30,000 36,100 57,700 79,900 78,000 35,200 76,900 47,600 41,400 93,000 82,800 41,300 85,000 55,700 52,000 55,400 62,400 32,800 55,000 44,500 66,400 110,000 89,400 55,700 60,000 75,200 87,200 86,750 113,500 68,600 70,000 82,600 70,800 […]
Greenfolks Garden to hold Spring Kick-Off Party May 11
by Jen Lyons On May 11, Greenfolks Garden, on Booth and Wright St. will be having a Spring kick-off party to celebrate the beginning of its second growing season. From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., neighbors will be gathering in the garden to welcome spring and to get the garden in shape for the Summer. […]
Lena’s is Coming to Riverwest!
by Tanya Cromartie-Twaddle The empty building at the corner of Holton and Concordia soon will be jumping with new life! The former Kohl’s grocery store is the new site of Lena’s Food Market, a family-operated business that is known for its rich soul food selection and commitment to quality service for the central city community. […]

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