By Gaby Vinick and Alexa Chatham, Wisconsin Watch To Greg Lewis, the home was beautiful. Cozy and inviting, it was a two-bedroom house in Milwaukee with a finished basement, two and a half car garage, an attached apartment and a yard. He had his eyes set on it for 42 days, only to learn that […]
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Business Spotlight: Envy Racine
Envy Racine, 232 Main Street, is a business that aims to keep sales local and prides itself on being black-owned. This week’s RCE Business Spotlight, Envy Racine, is newer to the area, but not to Wisconsin. Their goal is to serve the community while encouraging people to support small businesses. This shop is more than […]
Kenosha council to discuss, potentially approve New Kenosha agreement, provisions tonight
https://www.facebook.com/theuptownobserver/posts/129786192232571 KENOSHA ⏤ Tonight, the Common Council will discuss and potentially approve the city’s agreement with New Kenosha, LLC to develop the Downtown ⏤ along with inclusionary provisions. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Those wanting to listen in on the virtual meeting can do so through a telephone connection. Call 312-626-6799 or 646-558-8656 […]
Business Spotlight: Market on Main
These days it may seem that the shelves at the grocery store are bare. It’s slim pickings for necessities like toilet paper, mac and cheese, and over the counter medications. New to Racine in 2020 is a business eager to connect with the community through multiple outlets. This is a locally, black-owned business that Racine […]