Read about these four businesses: Top Star Vision Eye Art Glass Aquatics Smash Wireless ……. Continue Reading Fresh! Fresh! Fresh! New Vegetarian Lunch Buffet at Shahrazad by Jean Scherwenka Roughly 40% of our regular customersare vegetarians, says Nazer Barakat,chef and co-owner of ShahrazadMiddle Eastern restaurant at 2847 N.Oakland. A full menu page is dedicatedto vegetarian […]
Woodland Pattern Nurtures And Grows Young Poets
by Mary Vuk Julie Strand, Educational Coordinator of Woodland Pattern, said that students take pride in writing a poem. Poetry isnt always viewed as the most exciting or cool art form, but in our programs students get to write and say exactly what they want and know that their thoughts and experiences are worth something. […]
NOTES FROM CITY HALL
compiled by Currents Staff Up On Downer Historical Society Throws a Curve In February, over the loud objections of most nearby residents, the City Planning Commission (CPC) and the Common Council voted to approve plans for a five story parking garage on the southeast corner of Downer Avenue and Belleview Place, which would displace a […]
The Aesthetic Battles of Urban Gardening
by Laura Richard For years now, it has been a priority of the East Side Business Improvement District to invest in gorgeous gardening for the area to help keep the neighborhood beautiful. This is no small undertaking considering the number of factors that must be considered. One of the biggest issues is how to keep […]
Health Matters: Yard and Garden Safety
by Emily DeLeo Spring has sprung! Now is the time to start buying your plants and flowers and begin to enjoy all the health benefits of gardening. You should also be aware of some simple safety precautions you can take when working in your yard. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has put together […]