by Vince Bushell This editorial relates to the cover illustration. It is meant to be Halloween scary funny and serious at the same time. If you look closely enough, the spider has a man’s face, Ron Johnson, the Republican Senator from Wisconsin. The Blue Bird, and it is a blue bird, resembles Mandela Barnes, the […]
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Neighbor Spotlight: Brad Page
by Lee Gutowski When I sat down on the front porch to talk to Brad Page, he asked who’s been written about in this column in the past. I mentioned our spotlight for June, Nick Reuland of Riverwest Grown. “Oh, yeah, I know him!” said Brad.“And do you know Davey Noble?” I asked, naming another […]
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Neighbor Spotlight: Barry Lewis (September 2022)
by Ellen C. Warren Travel east on Wright Street, cross the torn-up Humboldt Blvd, and slope down the hill for a brew at The Gig. If you want to meet our man-of-the-hour, Barry Lewis, make sure it’s a game night. Depending on the time of year, that could be a Brewer’s game, Packer game, Buck’s […]
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River Trail Commons: A Unique Proposal for Milwaukee
Submitted by Nola Cross, Meeting at Gordon Park Pavilion regarding the proposal in October, details at end of article. After more than five years searching and a couple near misses, Milwaukee Area CoHousing and Cooperative Housing (MACCH) is finally able to announce that land is currently under contract for its planned River Trail Commons (RTC) […]