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Reiche swimming lessons by Bridget Chase The West End is fortunate to be home to the the Hap Frank Pool, housed in Reiche Elementary. It is an asset that benefits the students and enriches t... Read more
Portland Thrift Shop Grand Reopening by Tony Zeli They have a slogan at this Portland thrift shop, “If we ourselves wouldn’t wear it, use it, or put it in our own homes, then nobody else is... Read more
May Day Starts New Season at Congress Square Park by Tony Zeli On May 1st, Friends of Congress Square Park kicked off their event season and celebrated spring with a day of activities. May 1... Read more
The story of how West End jewelry designer Patricia Daunis became known around the world. by Tony Zeli A lot has changed in the jewelry world since husband and wife team Patty Daunis and Bil... Read more
Romantic Travel Plans
Romantic Plans… It “is” the thought that counts! by Nancy Dorrans Many years ago I was a ski instructor at Boston Mills; a small and bustling ski area tucked in Ohio’s Cuyahoga Valley nestle... Read more
Interview with The Soapbox’s Eric Poulin Originally posted on February 6, 2015 West End News Editor Tony Zeli sat down with Eric Poulin host of WMPG’s The Soapbox at our offices on Bramhall... Read more
New Faces at City Hall: Get To Know Mayor Ethan Strimling by Tony Zeli WEN Editor Tony Zeli had a chance to interview new Mayor Ethan Strimling shortly after his successful campaign to unsea... Read more
by Emilia Scheemaker It’s hard to miss the construction going on at Deering Oaks Park. Backhoes and excavators have taken up residence in the park as they work to rebuild the bottom of the p... Read more
by Tony Zeli WEN Editor Tony Zeli had the opportunity over the busy holiday season to interview by email new West End/Parkside District 2 Councilor Spencer Thibodeau. Spencer was asked what... Read more
by Tony Zeli The big Thanksgiving meal is done. The leftovers have moved their way to the back of your fridge. Stuff yourself as much as you like, but some of those leftovers have already go... Read more