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Oct 16, 2024

As Atlantic Mills Sale Edges Closer, Tenants Push Unity

From over someone's shoulder, there is a flyer with red text that reads "SAVE THE ATLANTIC MILLS" in English and Spanish, with smaller text and more information underneath.

Roughly 100 concerned community members and tenants stood shoulder-to-shoulder in the Olneyville community library on the evening of Oct. 9 to discuss the pending sale of Atlantic Mills on Manton Avenue. The meeting was convened by the Olneyville Neighborhood Association (ONA), which rents space on the first floor of the building and hosts free and…

Sep 05, 2024

Community Members Share Concerns About Future of John Hope Settlement House

As the sun was setting on August 27, about two dozen people from a variety of neighborhoods on the West Side stood in a circle around two benches in Dexter Park to share their grievances with John Hope Settlement House (JHSH). The West End community center once provided a variety of services, including before and…