Author: Jake Spitzack

Neighborhood House names new president Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Janet Gracia, a seasoned nonprofit leader with more than 30 years of experience, has been named the next president of Neighborhood House. She officially takes the helm June 5 following Nancy Brady’s retirement. Brady held the position for about 10 years. Founded in 1897 and located at… Read more

New e-bike rebate program begins soon Jake SpitzackStaff Writer If you’ve been itching to purchase an electric bike but have been scared off by their high price, you’ll be pleased to learn that starting July 1 the State of Minnesota will offer a rebate program that covers 50-75% of the cost of qualifying electric bikes.… Read more

Nuevo bistró caribeño Por Jake Spitzack Inspirado en el tema de los piratas, el bistró caribeño “la pata de palo de Jackey” abrió sus puertas recientemente en donde antes estuvo el Hunan Garden en el 380 de la calle Cedar, y es propiedad de los dueños de Bullvino´s Churrascaria Brazilian Steakhouse en el centro de… Read more

Informe: Retos de los profesionistas latinos Por Leonor Villasuso Rustad El grupo de reflexión global Coqual fue fundado en 2004 para realizar investigación profunda, liderazgo intelectual y soluciones con base en información para que las compañías superen las barreras que las poblaciones subrepresentadas en el centro laboral enfrentan. Para el estudio titulado “Más que un… Read more

Eventos de Verano Por Leonor Villasuso Rustad Finalmente llegaron los días largos y soleados, noches cálidas y un sinfín de oportunidades de entretenimiento, educación y diversión en las Ciudades Gemelas. Además de los que se enlistan a continuación, hay muchos otros eventos que son organizados por las iglesias, bibliotecas, clubes de salud, universidades y distritos… Read more

Dosis de arte Relatos sobre el arte en Minnesotay el resto del mundo Por William GustavoFranklin Torres El puente japonésClaude Monet vivió en la localidad de Vétheuil en el noroeste de París entre 1878 y 1881. En esta aldea, Monet llegó a producir casi trescientas obras, muchas más de lo producido anteriormente en Argenteuil. Las… Read more

City has new ideas for Armour Gates Jake SpitzackStaff Writer A new proposal has surfaced regarding the future of the 116-year-old Armour Gatehouse structures, located on a 4-acre city-owned property at the southwest corner of Armour Avenue and Hardman Avenue North. The gates are the only remnants of the 47-acre Armour complex that played a… Read more

Work to begin on newly designed Pedro Park Jake SpitzackStaff Writer This time next year, the summer sun will shine on a reinvigorated Pedro Park that will barely be recognizable to some. In mid-April, the St. Paul City Council awarded a $4.9 million contract to Global Specialty Contractors to construct the park’s new design, which… Read more

Report cards for area schools reveal more progress is needed Tim SpitzackEditor Recent statistics from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) show that public schools in the St. Paul Voice distribution area – and schools across the state – are still struggling to recover from the adverse effects the COVID-19 pandemic had on learning. Last… Read more

Tantalizing treats in Lowertown Jake SpitzackStaff Writer Lowertown got a little sweeter this spring with the grand opening of SoYen Desserts. The bakery and restaurant specializes in hand-rolled and filled brioche doughnuts, Japanese cheesecakes and cupcakes, “no bake” crepe cakes and other delectable desserts. SoYen is located in the former Burrito Red space in the… Read more