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Embrace the Space heats up St. Martin’s Episcopal with mixed-ability dance workshop

05.05.2012 Community

The program, which aims to offer opportunities to individuals with disabilities, will be closing the series May 20 with “Images of Disability in Films for Kids.”

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Tenants see some court-ordered fixes at foreclosed Austin apartment building

05.04.2012 News

While a temporary property manager was appointed to turn on utilities and make repairs, residents fear the progress isn’t a long-term solution.

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Ald. Jason Ervin warns seniors of scams on West Side

05.03.2012 Community

Victims can contact the Illinois Attorney General Senior Citizens Consumer Fraud Hotline.

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Internet access, computer literacy lacking in Austin

05.02.2012 News

With the help of a state grant, Austin Coming Together will announce next month its plans to bridge the digital divide on the West Side.

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Who controls women’s rights?

05.01.2012 Opinion

Columnist Rasheena Fountain writes about progress by women over time and her fear of regression from barriers built by contemporary issues females face.

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Gary Comer Campus to close, community working to keep building open

04.30.2012 News

While students at San Miguel’s West Side location will have to find a new school after the end of this academic year, its representatives and members from Austin Coming Together and St. Joseph Services want Austin youth to continue using its community center, computer lab and gym.

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“So You Think You Can’t Dance” at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Sunday

04.28.2012 Community

Tomorrow’s free event, from 1:30 to 4 p.m., will feature Alana Hodges Smith (Wallace), disability advocate, multi-award winner, and founder and artistic director of Chicago’s Dance>Detour.

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Exelon, ComEd employee volunteers interview CPS students for summer internships

04.27.2012 Community

The program was part of National Volunteer Week and included Austin’s Frederick Douglass Academy.

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Drug hot spot shut down at Laramie and Adams avenues, but community presence still needed

04.26.2012 News

The 5200 block of West Adams Avenue will hold its first meeting Saturday, and more events and meetings will follow to address crime in the neighborhood.

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Healing Temple Head Start “Say No to Violence!” march Thursday

04.25.2012 Community

You can join the group at 10 a.m. tomorrow to show young people and the community your support to end violence.

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