by Sonya Jongsma Knauss I am in the midst of packing boxes as I write. I may still be in the midst of packing boxes as you read. We are getting ready to leave our first residence in Riverwest and moving to our first home. It’s only seven blocks from where we live now, but […]
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What Makes this Publication Worth Supporting?
As one of the three publications that sprang out of Riverwest early this year, the Riverwest Currents has a well-defined niche. Unlike Vital Source or The Press, our primary audience is not city or county-wide. Our focus is first on the Riverwest neighborhood. . . . Our main focus is not consumption, whether it be of disposable goods, arts, entertainment, etc. But it’s a tricky line to walk, because newspapers depend on advertisers to stay afloat.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Milwaukee Public Theatre: A Strong Presence at Riverwest Summer Festivals
They stand for diversity, creativity, and ordinary people, so it’s no wonder they have become part of the Riverwest landscape. Since 1993, Milwaukee Public Theatre (MPT) has performed in Gordon Park every year on the 4th of July
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Reservoir No Longer Needed?
By Sonya Jongsma Knauss and Vince Bushell “We remain firm in our commitment to include community input” — Carrie Lewis, superintendent of the Milwaukee Department of Water Works, about the shape of the reservoir hill of Kilbourn Park What’s at stake: The future shape of the landmark hill: will the hill maintain its present height […]
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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 […]
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