Ward 1: Atlantic Avenue – First Impressions of Our City

I drive this corridor often. Along the way I see signs of effort. Some homeowners have painted their houses. Others have repaired porches. A few homes appear to be in the middle of a transformation, left unfinished, but Individual citizens are trying. The larger question is whether the corridor itself reflects the same determination. Several … Continue reading Ward 1: Atlantic Avenue – First Impressions of Our City →

There is a Choice We Are Making: Let’s Make it a Better Day

Before finishing this post, I revisited "We Are the World," the 1985 recording that brought together some of the most recognizable voices in America. Forty years later, its message remains as relevant as ever.https://youtu.be/182f6dTagkU?si=g2MxzkwdVCVpRv5S I have reached that 'certain age.' I now ask myself what was SO important in younger years to go to the … Continue reading There is a Choice We Are Making: Let’s Make it a Better Day →

After Twenty-Three Years, What Does the Ward 1 Garden Look Like?

For weeks, much of the public discussion surrounding Ward 1 has centered on personalities. Some defend Councilman Andre Knight passionately. Others criticize him just as passionately. Social media has done what social media often does, reducing a complicated civic question into opposing camps. The issue is not whether a councilman is liked. The issue is … Continue reading After Twenty-Three Years, What Does the Ward 1 Garden Look Like? →