Churches have long been the glue that holds the fabric of community together.
New Life Presbyterian Church on the corner of Palmer and Concordia is one of several neighborhood churches that does just that.
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Sculpture to be Installed in Riverwest’s Gordon Park
Milwaukee, WI — World-class artist David Middlebrook is giving Riverwest a new landmark: a spectacular sculpture in Gordon Park. The arch-shaped sculpture will be installed at the entryway to the park, facing the southeast corner of the Humboldt Boulevard and Locust Street intersection. The arch marks the beginning of the new Beerline Trail and will be visible to thousands of commuters each day.
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Recycling = Profit: A Milwaukee Company Finds Savings in its Scraps
As I walked through the cavernous Milsco Manufacturing plant on the north side, I contemplated the size of the cows whose hides lay on rows of shelves in front of me. Freshly tanned and imprinted with a range of patterns, hides are the artist’s canvas of the leather product industry. Everything from “vascular” to “pigskin” imprinted leather.
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Mayor’s Landscape Awards
Several Riverwest/Harambee residents were recently honored with Mayor’s Landscape Awards, which recognize outstanding landscaping efforts…
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Home Grown Goodness
by Jamie Plouff It’s becoming increasingly difficult to maintain a connection with our neighbors, our community, and most importantly our land. Individuals meeting in Riverwest are trying to change that. Local residents and a group of farmers are joining together to bring fresh produce to the city, while building more sustainable communities.This initiative centers on […]
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