It’s hard to talk about both urban agriculture and Riverwest without Jan Christensen’s name coming up. When I suggested that she be the Neighbor Spotlight, Jan looked at me quizzically, put her head on her desk, and laughed. But no one in the Currents office could deny that it did made sense to feature her […]
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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 […]
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Neighbor Spotlight – Jessica Wineberg Binder
Photo by Peter DiAntoni As I pulled onto the block where Jessica Binder lives I caught the flash of a helmet being removed to expose a dark head of hair, dampened by exertion. The young woman locked her bike to the porch rail as I finished parking and fixed me with a wide-eyed stare as […]
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Neighbor Spotlight – Paul Atwater
Story and photo by Peggy Schulz Paul Atwater has owned his Weil Street duplex, on its typically small 120’x30’ Riverwest lot, for almost 18 years. Before buying his current home, he lived in the house to the north, as a renter. But he has a love for the neighborhood, and, more importantly, his neighbors, that […]
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Neighbor Spotlight – Alyssa and Peter Murphy
by Peggy Schulz, photo by Vince Bushell Building community, one positive, enthusiastic couple at a time Riverwest is home to many prospering businesses and co-operatives that offer a bright future for the area. But it’s the neighbors who truly define and make up the neighborhood. Who better to focus our spotlight on, during the month […]
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