Story by Ellen C. Warren, Photo by Vince Bushell – Micaela Olson Greets Rabbi at the Bremen Cafe Im not going to tell you much about Rabbis feisty side. Somehow it feels like an oxymoron coupled with his name. Yet, the man who keeps a keen eye sharpened for intolerance, has fought for his life […]
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Learning About Work, Nature And Life Along the Milwaukee River
by Jim Loew, photo Vince Bushell On July 26 the Washington High students joined with others to celebrate the completion of the East Bank Trail running along theriver valley from Riverside Park to Caesars Park and the pedestrian bridge over the old dam. Take a hike along the new trail and youwill see the work […]
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Edible Schoolyard Project Aims to Reclaim Education
by Ellen C. Warren Coming Soon To a School Near YOU! Fresh, homegrown, yummy, nutritious food! That is, if the Food Reclamation Society has its way. Stephanie Phillips, Nicole Penick and Ginger Lee, founders of the Food Reclamation Society, have a vision. It begins with a garden space with raised beds and a greenhouse (to […]
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Letters
To the Riverwest Currents: I live in Riverwest. When I first moved into the neighborhood, I had reservations because of safety, crime and high insurance rates A beautiful flat, responsible landlord and Old Milwaukee Charm won me over. Riverwest is a diamond in the rough, or should I say in renovation. Its a hidden treasure […]
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Jim Albrecht
by Ellen C.Warren, photograph by Kurt Johnson If Riverwest ever starts its own historical society, they may find Jim Albrechts memory to be their greatest asset. Talking with him is like taking several giant steps back into a time when life was simpler, but brimming over. The streets of his youth were lined with flourishing […]
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