A Loaf of Bread, A Can of Beans and So Much More The motto of the Riverwest Food Pantry is, “Not by bread alone.” Those four words capture the operation of the pantry, in that it strives to provide as broad a selection of fresh, prepared and canned food as possible. The motto also speaks […]
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Posted inGreen Spaces Briefs
RRF hosts environmental film festival August 1 on the Milwaukee River
Come on down to the Milwaukee River and watch environmentally focused films on an outdoor screen. On Friday August 1, The Wild and Scenic Film Festival will present eleven short films ranging from humorous, to educational, serious, profound and dreamlike. Engaging for adults and children alike. Presented by the River Revitalization Foundation on their property […]
Posted inBusiness Spotlight
Bike Organizations and Retail/Repair Shops
Compiled by Greta Jochem Bike Federation of Wisconsin 3618 W Pierce St (414) 431-1798 Wisconsinbikefed.org This statewide organization works to make Wisconsin a better place to ride a bike, primarily through education and legislation. In the past, they have helped pass bike legislation like the 2009 anti-dooring legislation and have hosted and promoted events like […]
Posted inNeighborhood News
Apartments and Climbing Gym Propsed on North Avenue
Mandel Group proposes a 46-unit apartment complex with Adventure Rock Climbing Gym on North Avenue and the west bank of the Milwaukee River. The original master plan that was approved (with much controversy) for the Jewel Osco development in 1998 included bluff development and a small park at North Avenue. Jewel Osco eventually sold to […]
Posted inA&E Briefs, Arts & Entertainment
Milwaukee Comedy Festival Seeks Talent
9th Annual event accepting local and national acts The Milwaukee Comedy Festival, Wisconsin’s Largest Comedy Event, is accepting submissions now through May 15, 2014 for the 9th Annual Milwaukee Comedy Festival taking place August 7-10, 2014 at the Next Act Theatre space, 255 S. Water St., Milwaukee, WI. Submissions are accepted via an online application […]
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