by Abigail Elsmo-Siebert Research conducted in 2012 presented the correlation between the environment of a play area and the physical health of the children in that community. The research revealed that traditional playground design methods that were mostly composed of brightly colored metal equipment were related to a higher overweight and obesity percentage rather that […]
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Kavon Jones – Neighbor Spotlight
by Ellen C Warren Did you see that poet biking down the streets of Riverwest? The one that made you laugh about fried chicken at last year’s Riverwest Follies. The one that you might not have recognized since he’s left nearly fifty pounds behind in the last several months due to his bike and a […]
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Community Garden Farmers School Program Plans 2016 Season
Health crisis? Hunger crisis? Local food production can address them both. According to the Zero Hunger Challenge, a program presented by United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in 2012, the only way to end world hunger is through sustainable small-plot farming. Some think this kind of initiative is only needed in third world countries. However, UN […]
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What’s Going On Down There?
Story and photo by Vince Bushell Many of us are dealing with construction in Riverwest. We became used to Locust Street being closed. You could actually walk across Locust Street without fear of death by auto. The cars are back on Locust Street but the construction goes on. All winter long they have been digging […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Bits and Pieces, Neighborhood News
Bits and Pieces May 2015
Riverwest Radio, WXRW-LP to Host First Milwaukee LPFM Conference Our heartfelt thanks to the community for everyones’ support of Riverwest Radio’s Art Auction. A special shout out to Lynn and Falcon Bowl for housing the event. We raised 20% of our projected capital expenses budget to build the station;approximately $10,000. More thank yous and detailed […]
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