I, Washington By Vince Bushell As in D.C. Where the car license plates say, “Taxation Without Representation”. Where the population is 633,000, larger than the States of Wyoming and Vermont. These residents of our Capitol have no representation in our Nations Senate and House of Representatives. Not fair! We, Vince, Paula, Glenda and Tim took […]
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New Chapter for Milwaukee’s Iconic Boat House
Story and photos by Melanie Lawder If you live in Milwaukee, there’s a good chance you’ve seen the structure before. And if you’ve seen the building once, you’ll likely remember it forever. It’s a structure that makes you stop in your tracks and stare; its peculiar features just beg you to snap a photo […]
Posted inAgriculture Urban and More, Ecology and the Environment, News
Buzz From the Past, Bees In Milwaukee
Requested story from May 2011 Riverwest Currents by Peggy Schulz Honey bees and the process of making honey and related products is a topic worthy of a million words, not a mere thousand. Nevertheless, after you’re done reading this micro introduction, you will, be inspired to learn as much as possible about these amazing insects, […]
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Neighbor Spotlight April 2018 – Paul Setser
by Ellen C. Warren On nearly any weekend night you can climb a few steps into the cozy Circle A on Chambers, face right, and meet the star of this month’s Spotlight, Paul Setser. Then, he will probably ask you for some money. For close to fourteen years Paul has been booking the bands, doing […]
Posted inEcology and the Environment
Psychology of Green Space
Turn Off those Screens you are always looking at and get outdoors. by Jordyn Noennig Diversity is something that urban areas try to encourage in cities. Diversity of people, diversity of cuisine, diversity of festivals, and diversity of experiences. But something that can be easily overlooked in developing urban areas is diversity in nature. Studies […]
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