This week’s featured pet from the Wisconsin Humane Society is Venus. This 1-year-old sweetheart loves to run on his wheel, eat tasty treats, and take long naps. Venus would love to find a home with you and show you just how much fun he can be! This super cool mouse is available for adoption from […]
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Grocery giveaway hosted by RPD, Journey Disaster Response Team on June 16
A grocery giveaway, hosted by the Racine Police Department and the Journey Disaster Response Team, will be this Thursday, June 16, from 4:30 p.m. until 6 p.m., or while supplies last. This community event is free and welcomes those in need to attend. A grocery giveaway will take place on each third Thursday of the month, […]
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Soija Cameron crowned Miss Juneteenth 2022
Soija Cameron, a Racine resident, has been named Miss Juneteenth 2022. The Case High School graduate earned herself the crown and the title on June 11. Ava Collier-White, a Prairie High School graduate, was the 1st runner-up. The Miss Juneteenth pageant took place at the Dr. John Bryant Center, 601 Caron Butler Way, after a […]
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Citizen Services Program website by Racine Police Department can keep locals informed, safe
The Citizen Services Program is a website to connect the Racine Police Department to the community. Through this initiative, the police department is able to partner with community members to help keep the Racine community safe. “Each member of the department is committed to providing quality and professional services during each citizen contact,” shared an […]
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Cooling Centers in Racine County
With the temperatures rising, cooling centers are a necessary outlet for many in our city. Racine residents in need of shelter, cooling assistance, or additional services can call 211 for available resources. In addition, in Racine County, the following locations are available as cooling centers. These locations serve as temporary assistance. It is important that Racine County […]
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Upcoming Programs and Events at the Racine Public Library June 13-19
The following is a list of the upcoming programs at the Racine Public Library.Please note: COVID-19 safety information for RPL is below the programming information. Library Services & Event Registration Week of June 13 – 19 Register for library programs in one of the following ways (unless noted otherwise): Call 262-636-9217Visit the library at 75 […]
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Updated: 2022 RUSD Summer Meals Program Schedule
RACINE – Racine Unified School District will have summer meals available for students this year, through a partnership with the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). This partnership allows school-aged children to have access to nutritious meals during the summer months. While school is out of session, meals will be available at RUSD schools and community […]
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Saturday’s Make Your Mark Community Art Festival saw fine weather, crowds
Saturday was a fine day to see – and experience – art of all kinds! Visitors mingled and shopped at the 3rd Annual Make Your Mark Community Art Festival. Area artists and food vendors set up outdoors along Ann Street and inside The Branch at 1501 on Saturday afternoon. The event was presented by Art […]
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IMPACT 211 tracks Veteran’s needs in SE Wisconsin
IMPACT 211 serves Southeastern Wisconsin by helping community members by providing a free confidential helpline and online resource directory. This makes obtaining resources easier for Racine County residents and those in Southeastern Wisconsin. Recently, IMPACT 211, tracked and evaluated the intake they receive from Veterans within the area. This evaluation was completed in partnership with […]
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‘Racine Pride Day’ is June 26
RACINE –The City of Racine and LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin invite members of the community to Racine Pride Day on June 26. This will be a day to join in and celebrate members of the LGBTQ community in recognition of Pride Month. The event will help to amplify the voices of those who identify […]
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Pride Month: 5 ways to support the LGBTQ+ community
The month of June commemorates the Stonewall riots that took place in June of 1969. Years after the tipping point of the Gay Rights Movement, the month of June was officially declared Pride Month for the first time by President Bill Clinton in 1999. It is a time for a month-long series of events, awareness, […]
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A Pride Month essay; LGBT: when 4 letters were enough
Pride Month is here, and with it comes a host of people who mean well, but might not be close enough to the world of the LGBTQIA+ to feel like they can navigate the waters of the terminology. “Help! What does this all mean?” Let’s start with that alphabet soup. “What are all those L, […]
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Celebrate Pride with Stevie and Stan: Racine Zoo’s African Penguin mates; Pride sale through June 12
The Racine Zoo is celebrating Pride month by highlighting two of its residents, Stevie and Stan. According to the South African National Biodiversity Institute, African penguins are monogamous, partnering with the same mate for many years. That’s the case for Stevie and Stan. They’ve chosen each other, and for years they have almost never left […]
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Champ: Wisconsin Humane Society Featured Pet for June 9
This week’s featured pet from the Wisconsin Humane Society is Champ. Champ’s adorable ears, kind eyes, and precious head tilt are hard to resist. Champ is looking for a home to settle into, a family to show him all the love he deserves, and in return, he will be your very best buddy. This lovable […]
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OPINION: No Way Out: The Black Community’s Issues with Guns
OPINION – While it is true that some white police officers kill Black people out of a sense of racial hatred, sometimes race isn’t the only motivating factor. Although there are some officers that view all citizens as individuals, deserving to being treated as such, others have been indoctrinated into a point of view that […]