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Michael Romain
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Email: michael@austinweeklynews.com
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Latest News Articles
Austin nonprofit gets full-time executive director
A West Side nonprofit recently announced that it has hired a full-time, paid executive director. Rachel Rettberg.
A festive toy drive for the holidays
On Dec. 11, a truck delivered mounds of coats and toys to the Austin Community Family Center, 501 N. Central Ave.
Danny K. Davis reflects on Fred Hampton's Dec. 4, 1969 assassination
Last week was the 49th anniversary of the Dec. 4, 1969 assassination of Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton during an early morning police raid inside of his West Side apartment
From rapping to selling shoes: Success is in the details
Sabrian "Boo" Sledge, 38, the co-owner of Flee Club, a high-end resell shoe store at 121 S. Western Ave., is perhaps best known for being one-half of the rap duo Boo & Gotti.
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Big Week: December 19-26
Chicago Public Schools will host a job fair for paraprofessionals, substitute paraprofessionals and substitute teachers.
Big Week: December 12 - 19
Austin Coming Together will host a community summit to unveil the Austin quality of life plan.
Big Week: November 28 - December 5
SAY Connects (a collaboration between Success of All Youth and Wednesday Journal) will present After America to Me: On the ground in Oak Park and River Forest.
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