by Laura Richard For the past eight years, a small group of dedicated volunteers representing a diverse array of folk from the community (business people, land owners, non profit leaders, government officials, teachers and neighbors) have been working together toward the common goal of forever preserving and protecting the 5.5 mile natural corridor that borders […]
Health Care Reform Summit – Monday, April 23
by Emily DeLeo There are many individuals in this community who do not have access to affordable health care. A recent Riverwest survey shows that 40% of respondents reported that cost had kept them from seeing a doctor or buying medication in the previous year (2004- 2006 Riverwest Community Health Assessment). There is hope for […]
An Oasis in the Heart of Harambee
by Charlesetta Thompson Photo by Kurt Johnson Dr. Janine A. James, president of The Cromwellness Perinatal Center of Wisconsin, S.C. finds creative and innovative ways to provide services to the uninsured and underinsured. Because of problems with accessing malpractice insurance, Dr. James is currently not treating pregnant women. She is working as a general practitioner, […]
Signs of Spring
Story & photos by Tim Lambrecht If you are strolling down the east end of Brady Street and something seems different, youre right, it is. The stylized V which was mounted above the entrance of Vuccirias restaurant has been taken down. The restaurant has been re-named Coco Bella. Mimma & Joe Megna still own the […]
Ask the Ecologist:
by Belle Bergner Q: I want to update my home with some eco-friendly, green design additions. The house is older (1895) but has been updated over the years with newer windows and overall is in fairly good condition. I have $2,000 that Im willing to invest in the house right now to make it more […]