You don’t need a golden ticket from a Willy Wonka candy bar to gain entry to Riverwest’s very own chocolate factory. Tucked between a metalworking shop and Door County Potato Chips is Burke Candy & Ingredients, Inc., a retail candy store and candy ingredient manufacturer.
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Redevelopment Authority Commission approves Commerce Street Housing Development
by Vince Bushell The Redevelopment Authority Commission held a meeting February 21 to discuss housing development along Commerce Street, adjacent to and below Kilbourn Park. This land is located south of North Avenue and slopes down to Commerce Street. Mike Wisniewski from the Department of City Development introduced the development projects to the Commissioners, pointing […]
KukaBana
by Kevin Flaherty Have you noticed Center Street’s newest retail neighbor? The KukaBana Tree opened its doors at 826 East Center Street on November 30, 2001, in the space formerly occupied by One Nation. Owner and Riverwest resident Kira Norris opened KukaBana to connect local artists with consumers interested in handmade and unique work not […]
A Clearer Vision For Bronzeville
Story and Photo by Nik Kovac Two summers ago, the city announced that $3.6 million was available to help revitalize the stretch of North Avenue between King Drive and I-43. The working title of this civic investment was the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District. Since then, two major real estate developments have been announced in […]
Optician With a Vision
Story and photo by Laura Richard Walking into Bronze Optical felt like walking into someones home. Cozy rooms were filled with strategically placed antique furniture. No florescent lights. Bronze immediately greeted me with a smile and asked if I cared to join him for a cup of tea. Bronze Quinton and his life and business […]

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