Sewer work on Humboldt – St. Casimir and St. Mary of Czestochowa parishes merger-related rumors laid to rest – Strive media/GTV – Holton-Burleigh gas station update – Construction Grant for Beerline bike path approved – Pagan Unity Council formed – Gun violence – Pedestrian bridge over river to Caesar’s Park – Riverwest Shady Bars
East Side
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Grassroots Group Formed to Advocate Off-Leash Dog Park
The Urban Ecology Center hosted a second meeting October 17 for people interested in a volunteer effort to establish legal off-leash exercise areas for dogs in or near the East Side and Riverwest neighborhoods. There were more than 30 people in attendance and much was accomplished.
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Dogs Find Health and Happiness through Vigorous Exercise
by Stacy Conroy Dogs need a lot of exercise, especially large breeds that often have an abundance of energy. Many city dwellers find they are hard pressed to give their canine companions the opportunity to burn energy due to time constraints and lack of dog-friendly parks in Milwaukee. Like people, dogs can become overweight couch […]
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Final Gordon Park Pops Concert & Candlelight Vigil 9/11/02
by Abigail Wolfe
Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood joined together for a candlelight vigil at the Gordon Park Pops summer music series, which concluded with a performance by Paul Cebar & The Milwaukeeans.
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Rebirth and New Use Follow Failure and Abuse
by Vince Bushell
The Pulaski building (821 thru 833 E. Locust Street) used to fill the 10,800 square foot lot that is now Garden Park. The “vacant” lot on the corner of Bremen and Locust Streets is the home of a community garden and Gardener’s Market, the Sunday farmers’ market that fills the lot with people, produce, crafts, and music every summer Sunday. What happened to the building and how did it turn into a community park?
Part 1 of this two-part series focuses on the history of Garden Park. Next month’s installment will address the park’s future.
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