by Tom Tolan (Editor’s nore: This was first published in the January 2003 edition of the Riverwest Currents) You could argue that it was the Milwaukee River, threading its way between glacial ridges, that determined the future character of the Riverwest neighborhood. By digging a deep valley, it created steep banks that would be attractive […]
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Posted inEcology and the Environment, Neighbor Spotlight
Spotlight – Terry Wiggins – February 2020
By Adam Krueger Coming into the Riverwest Co-op on Mondays you may run across a regular volunteer named Terry Wiggins. She is sweet and silver-haired woman. Terry is retired now but has worked as a purveyor of books all across the country including time at Princeton University. She carries herself with the relaxed air one […]
Posted inBusiness Briefs, Neighbor Spotlight, Neighborhood News
Cinch!
by Vince Bushell Sarah does much of her work by appointment, but she does have walkin hours at her new shop. Cinch is at 906 Center Street. Walkin hours are: Tuesday 3 pm to 7 pm – Wednesday 3 pm to 7pm or call to make an appointment. 414-477-1593 email: sarah@cinchtailoring.com It’s a cinch. That […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Neighbor Spotlight, News
Abby Campbell Sculptor
By Adam Krueger,photos by Lauren Miller It is almost impossible to measure inspiration and the weight of all that we can accomplish when we work together. But for Abby Campbell of Riverwest I would say a fair estimate is twenty tons. Abby Campbell wants to put pressure on things that you aren’t supposed to push […]
Posted inNeighborhood News, Telling Our Stories
Building confidence and empowerment:
Girls on the Run teaches more than just running at Riverwest Elementary By Melanie Lawder The day is gloomy and cold. On this May afternoon at Riverwest Elementary, it doesn’t feel particularly spring-like. Rather, winter’s grasp on the day’s temperatures still feels very firm. Clouds envelop the sky, casting a grey ambiance over the day’s […]
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