Review: RNA Web Site and Notice Boards
by America Masaros I recently stopped by the new Riverwest Neighborhood Association web site (at http://www.riverwestneighborhood.org/). This is an excellent neighborhood resource, offering free local classified ads, local news in real time, and tools to communicate with your neighbors. If you havent been by, check it out! When I first visited the page, I was
Fifth Annual Umali Awards Roundup: Sarah Buccheri wins most DIWITTYs
story by Jason Hart, photo by Renato Umali The Jody Monroe gallery was packed with people wearing suits and dresses, anticipation was high, and the conversation buzzed with speculation as the fifth annual Umali awards began July 22 on Center Street in Riverwest. Renato Umali, a Milwaukee-based artist, musician, and self-described obsessivecompulsive record keeper, started
Community Partner: Leigh Englebert
photo & story by Emily DeLeo Crime seems to be in the headlinesnearly every day, leaving many peoplewondering what they can do. There areactually manythings that anindividual,neighbors on ablock or peoplein a communitycan do to helpimprove localsafety. Anindividual cansimply keepthe porch lighton, look outfor neighborsand get moreinvolved.Considerstarting ablock club orwalk the neighborhood with a friend
Learning About Work, Nature And Life Along the Milwaukee River
by Jim Loew, photo Vince Bushell On July 26 the Washington High students joined with others to celebrate the completion of the East Bank Trail running along theriver valley from Riverside Park to Caesars Park and the pedestrian bridge over the old dam. Take a hike along the new trail and youwill see the work
The Ballot Box
The Ballot Box ~ Riverwest, East Side & Harambee Election Info Polls are open 7 am to 8 pm on Election Day. For more info on how to become a poll worker, how to register, or where to vote, go to www.milwaukee.gov or call the Election Commission at 286-3491. FALL ELECTIONPRIMARY: September 12, 2006GENERAL: November