Bjorn Nasett – the Fashionfarmboy by Elizabeth Vogt / photo by John Ruebartsch Did you look in the mirror before leaving home today? Was the person reflected their content… or troubled? The packaging–yes, clothing, may play a role. How we dress ourselves has much to do with how and who we are. This is […]
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Posted inNeighborhood News
2012 Green Team: Sustainable Milwaukee
Sustainability is a word familiar to most Riverwest residents. Whether it’s installing a rain barrel, better roof insulation or solar panels, recycling to the max, buying locally whenever possible, or even keeping bees, our neighbors likely are at the top of their game when it comes to living in Earth-friendly ways. But that’s on a neighborhood level. Is it possible for the city of Milwaukee as a whole to take up the sustainability challenge?
Posted inNeighborhood News
State Political Fireworks
by Mary Vuk Sussman
photo by Paul Gaudynski
When it comes to state government,
the real fireworks might not happen until after July 4.
Posted inFurther Down Stream
Further Down Stream February 2009
CHILI MADNESS – Once again, local radio station WMSE plans to holds its Rockabilly Chili contest, and competition in Riverwest is hot and heavy. You won’t want to miss the Riverwest Co-op’s Chili Cook-off scheduled for Sun, Feb 22 at 5:30 PM at Club Timbuktu, 520 Center St. To enter your prized vegan or vegetarian recipe, contact Michelle Jones at virgotron@ hotmail.com; deadline is Feb 15. Then go to the WMSE competition and vote vote vote on Sun, March 8, 11AM- 4PM at the MSOE Kern Center.
Posted inNeighborhood News
Where Will They Sleep? New Dorms on East Side
by Janice Christensen and Vince Bushell
Image – Prospect Mall Area Design, architects rendering
It won’t be in Riverwest. Althought three of the eight sites that submitted proposals for a dorm were in Riverwest, none were finalists. You may be relieved or disappointed, depending on your perspective. Alderman Nic Kovac is hoping to get open minded feedback on the three remaining locations under consideration.
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