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Lena’s is Coming to Riverwest!

by Tanya Cromartie-Twaddle The empty building at the corner of Holton and Concordia soon will be jumping with new life! The former Kohl’s grocery store is the new site of Lena’s Food Market, a family-operated business that is known for its rich soul food selection and commitment to quality service for the central city community. […]

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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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Business Briefs

photos El len C. Warren Top Star 1000 E. Center St. 414-374-7571 414-460-5341 Hours (Vary): Mo – Sa: 12 pm – 7 pm Su: Closed Proprietor: Terry M. Warren The sign on the door says it all: Adults Only. Specializing in lingerie and exotic clothing, it wouldn’t be the strangest thing in the world to […]

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Vibrant Night Life Returns to King Drive

by Charlesetta Thompson Finesse Finesse: A Jazz Supper Club located at 2722 N. Martin Luther King Drive features jazz elegance and neo soul. They hosted their grand opening on Friday, January 26. According to proprietor Tatia Jackson, the club will showcase local and national jazz artists on a regular basis. “I’ve dreamed of opening a […]

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“King Arthur” on the East Side

story and photos by Laura Richard One of the East Side’s best-kept secrets is family practitioner Dr. Arthur King. If you weren’t looking for his office, you could easily miss the “Dr. Arthur King, Family Practice” sign snuggled between the old gas station and the Yoga Society on Farwell. Twenty years ago, Dr. King took […]