Why he does it, and why he won’t ever stop By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN Melvin Carter founded SOS (Save our Sons) in 1991. He knew that the detention system wasn’t working for young Black men and that, …
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10/18/20
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Mike Reynolds By Mike Reynolds, HMC Board Secretary The Hamline Midway Coalition (HMC) engages the voice and power of the community to serve the neighborhood. HMC plays a specific role representing …
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10/18/20
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By CHAD KULAS,
Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
chad@midwaychamber.com
As we fully embrace the fall season, two statements about the rebuild of University Avenue appear …
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10/18/20
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Debate over who serves on committee and whether there should be paid staff continues
By Jane McClure
The Midway United Fund is accepting applications for small economic justice grants in …
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10/17/20
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Taco Bell cannot replace its longtime restaurant at 565 N. Snelling Ave. On a unanimous vote Sept. 16, 2020, the St. Paul City Council upheld an appeal by Hamline Midway Coalition …
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By Jane McClure
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10/17/20
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Tony Espinoza (left) and Raisy Hennenos of Five Star Painting work to repaint the exterior of Furniture Barn along University Ave. on Tuesday, Sept. 22. The business, which was damaged in the civil …
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by Tesha M. Christensen
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10/17/20
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Zoning changes could bring more density
The revamp of St. Paul’s multi-family residential zoning is seen as a way to add housing density, with a focus on affordable housing, …
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By JANE McCLURE
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10/17/20
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Neighborhood STAR fund
allocated for area projects
Twenty-one small businesses, housing providers and community organizations are recipients of 2020 Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization …
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By JANE McCLURE
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10/17/20
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Artika Tyner (Photo submitted)
The 2020 U.S. Census is of critical importance. It will shape the future of our community. To raise awareness about the Census, Planting People Growing Justice in …
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by Dr. Artika R. Tyner
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9/24/20
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Hamline University adjunct criminal justice professor Jason Sole calls himself a survivor of the War on Drugs. He went from being a soldier on the streets to being a scholar, and said, …
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By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN
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9/18/20
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Metro Transit says it is a good thing fewer people have been using light rail since March
By CHLOE PETER
Since opening in 2004, the Blue Line has offered folks an alternative way to get to …
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By CHLOE PETER
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9/18/20
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Kimball court
Kimball Court, which provides supportive housing in Hamline-Midway, can be enlarged with a new conditional use permit. The St. Paul Planning Commission July 20 approved a new …
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By JANE McCLURE
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9/18/20
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Charter school prompts debate
Hmong College Prep Academy has won St. Paul City Council and Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) approval for conduit financing, on a 4-3 margin Aug. 26. But …
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By JANE McCLURE
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9/18/20
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About 330 St. Paul businesses sustained $73 million in property damage and $8.8 million in lost inventory and other assets during the civil unrest following the murder of George Floyd. St. Paul City …
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By JANE McCLURE
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9/18/20
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Kate Mudge
The Hamline Midway Coalition is exploring the opportunity for community members to come together and invest in commercial real estate through a Real Estate Investment Cooperative …
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By Kate Mudge kate@hamlinemidway.org
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9/18/20
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Local organizations offer various resources AGING WELL By CHLOE PETER Laurel Collins of Hamline Midway Elders A senior who regularly attends luncheons and games group at Hamline Midway Elders, 1514 …
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9/18/20
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As a B Corp, Sunrise Banks believes it is their social responsibility to help their community, according to Senior Vice President Chris Albrecht. This year, that has involved handling 1,800 Paycheck …
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by Tesha M. Christensen
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9/18/20
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The group rolled out, maintaining physical distancing while practicing safe bike skills in traffic. First stop on the night’s ride was the Express Bike Shop on Selby Avenue, a …
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By MARGIE O’LOUGHLIN
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9/18/20
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Summer is winding down again, but this year it probably feels different. While many rejoice at cooler temps and yearn for the crispness in the air, in a year where a pandemic is causing people to go …
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By CHAD KULAS,
Midway Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
chad@midwaychamber.com
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9/18/20
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Hamline Midway Early Learning Coalition
By Jessica Kopp
earlylearning@hamlinemidway.org
Hi neighbors! We are a group of residents and organizations who work to address the needs and …
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By Jessica Kopp
earlylearning@hamlinemidway.org
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9/18/20
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