RACINE – A 7-unit condominium plat for 403 Main Street will be considered at Wednesday’s meeting of the Racine Planning Heritage and Design Commission. The project, to be called Penney Flats Condominium, will consist of one retail unit on the building’s first floor and six residential units on the building’s second and third floors, according […]
Tag: Downtown Racine
Posted inCulture, Things To Do
Public Art Bistro Tables & Chairs Unveiled in Downtown Racine with Scavenger Hunt
For the 20th consecutive year, the Downtown Racine Corporation has unveiled a public art project in Downtown Racine. This year’s project featured Bistro tables and chairs. 25 artists were selected to adorn the table sets with their creativity. 25 sets are scattered through Downtown. Similar to last year’s public art project that featured flowerpots, there […]
Posted inThings To Do
Racine Heritage Walking Tours Resume Saturday
RACINE – The Racine Heritage Museum’s Heritage Walking Tours return this Saturday after being sidelined in 2020. The tours are offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturdays, rain or shine, through September 11. Walking Tour Details The Heritage Walking Tour is a 1.1-mile, 90-minute guided tour of Downtown Racine, the lakefront and the Root […]
Posted inGovernment
Electric Scooters Soon Coming to Racine
RACINE – Visitors and residents will soon be able to rent electric scooters here. The Racine Common Council recently approved a pilot electric scooter ordinance governing the use of electric scooters for the public from private companies. The council also granted a license to Bird, a scooter manufacturing and rental company, to deploy 100 electric […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Events, Food & Drinks, Things To Do
Seltzer Beer Stroll Set for June 19
By now I’ve bet you’ve heard of White Claws, but did you know that there’s other seltzer beers to try. Now is your chance to try and get involved in the Racine community. If you loved the Wine Walk, you’ll be sure to love this upcoming event. The Downtown Racine Corporation is hosting their first […]
Downtown Racine Wine Walks
The Downtown Racine Corporation will be hosting Wine Walks on May 1 and 8, 2021 with two sessions available on each date to ensure smaller crowd sizes (1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.). Enjoy the change of seasons in beautiful downtown by sampling 20 delicious wines poured at 20 participating […]
Downtown Racine Wine Walks
The Downtown Racine Corporation will be hosting Wine Walks on May 1 and 8 with two sessions available on each date to ensure smaller crowd sizes (1 p.m.- 4 p.m. and 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.). Enjoy the change of seasons in beautiful downtown by sampling 20 delicious wines poured at 20 participating businesses. Tickets […]
Downtown Racine’s First Ever Candy Hop
Mark your calendars for Sat., Apr. 24 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. for Downtown Racine’s first-ever Candy Hop and Scavenger Hunt. Bring the family for a day of free candy giveaways and a fun scavenger hunt for kids of all ages to enjoy. Over 30 participating businesses will pass out candy and welcome participants […]
Posted inCommunity, Non-Profits
DRC Celebrates 2020 Silver Linings and Those Who Made a Difference
DOWNTOWNTOWN RACINE- During Downtown Racine Corporation’s Annual State of the Downtown and Achievement Award Presentation on Thurs., Feb. 25 more than 50 people gathered via Zoom to celebrate the silver linings from 2020, recognize those who made a difference, and look ahead to 2021. “We are extremely proud of our accomplishments this year and the […]
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Downtown Racine Achievement Award Nominations
DOWNTOWN RACINE – Celebrate Downtown Racine at the Downtown Racine Corporation’s State of the Downtown and Achievement Award presentation on Thursday, February 25 at 9 a.m. via Zoom. The presentation agenda will consist of the State of the Downtown address and the announcement of 2020’s Downtown Achievement winners. Some of the highlights during the address […]
Posted inCelebrations
Downtown Racine Publishes Online Valentine’s Gift Guide
RACINE – Downtown Racine has created a new way to shop and support local businesses for Valentine’s Day via an online gift guide at RacineDowntown.com/downtown-gift-guide/. The website is a collaborative effort created by Downtown Racine Corporation and The Journal Times. Visitors of the site can view 65 gift ideas, all from local businesses in Downtown […]
Posted inProperty Transfers
Property Transfers: Downtown Racine properties sell
Racine County had 82 properties transferred to new owners, according to the Racine County Register of Deeds Office property transfer record. The properties acquired between January 11th and 15th had a cash value of almost $18 million. The transfers included a few Downtown Racine properties, a manufacturing-zoned property, and many single-family homes. The property that […]
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Downtown Achievement Award Nominations Needed
The Downtown Racine Corporation is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Achievement Awards in which individuals, businesses, or organizations are recognized for their contribution to the vitality of downtown during the past year. Nominations are being accepted for the following categories: Downtown Showcase Award – An exciting event, person, or organization that has helped attract […]
Posted inBusiness, Local news
Downtown Racine in 2020: ‘Intense Challenges Faced’
RACINE – Downtown Racine Corp. (DRC) this week reported a few silver linings amid a 2020 that was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Downtown business development and promotional organization summarized its accomplishments in its 2020 Review. “Despite the intense challenges we faced, we were able to pivot and provide major resources to the Downtown […]
Posted inBusiness Spotlight
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 […]
