The Uptown branded merchandise sale is back with some new winter gear as well as the t-shirts, caps, and mugs that were offered this past summer! By purchasing Uptown branded merchandise, you support the work of the Uptown Chamber of Commerce (we changed our name!) and the Uptown neighborhood. Uptown’s premier business association since 1923, the Uptown Chamber works to nurture a diverse, vibrant, and thriving Uptown. We aim to keep local businesses — and the Uptown business community — a top choice for residents, visitors, businesses, and organizations. Your purchase helps our nonprofit organization help local businesses and organizations through these challenging… [...]

Rendering of Heiwa Terrace exterior upgrades at 920 W. Lawrence Current view of Heiwa Terrace at 920 W. LawrenceHeiwa Terrace at 920 W. Lawrence was built in 1978 by the Japanese American Service Committee to serve the aging population of Japanese Americans. Today, less than 10% of the building's occupants are Japanese but they proudly serve Uptown's diverse and aging population.Heiwa Terrace will go before the city's planning commission on November 19 to present their plans for exterior upgrades to the facade, including all new windows, upgrades and landscaping in the parking lot, and new fencing around the Japanese gardens. They… [...]