by Vince Bushell County Supervisor Penny Podell is on the campaign trail again. The recall momentum following the resignation of County Executive Tom Ament was enough to engulf a number of incumbents. After first challenging the recall because the signatures included a number of out-of-district voters, Podell has decided to put her political future in […]
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The Journal Sentinel’s Coverage of Riverwest and Gentrification
[threecol_two]Many Riverwest residents may have agreed with Vince Bushell’s comments in the Currents when he responded to Commerce St. developer John Vetter’s soft-pedaling of gentrification. Vetter’s remark, “what’s not to like about [rising property values]” concluded a Journal Sentinel article by Whitney Gould back in February. Vetter’s comment wasn’t as surprising and dismaying as the […]
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Where Art Lives
by Mark Lawson One characteristic of our neighborhood that keeps us moving forward is our strong sense of community. Over time, this has proven to be an enduring trait that has fostered a neighborhood character that is truly unique. This is all the more remarkable because of the fact that our neighborhood is actually comprised […]
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WHEDA Introduces HOME Plus Loan Option and Incorporates Home Improvement Loan Program into the HOME Program
MADISON — HOME Plus, a new supplemental home-mortgage package, will help more low- and middle-income homebuyers cover their down payments, closing costs and future repairs, according to the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA). Home mortgage borrowers who qualify for an existing WHEDA HOME (Home Ownership Made Easy) mortgage loan now also may qualify […]
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Riverwest Neighborhood Association to Promote Voter Turnout
The Riverwest Neighborhood Association (RNA) has decided to take an active role in future elections by encouraging people to vote and by hosting candidate forums.
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