Phillips

A weekend report that developers of the proposed Midtown Eco-Energy power plant had given up on putting a wood-burning power plant in the East Phillips neighborhood of south Minneapolis raised cheers among neighbors whose initial approval had turned to opposition. But the story’s suggestion that the project might move to southeast Minneapolis raised eyebrows and hackles among residents there, who stand ready to raise hell if the idea proves more than a passing thought. MORE »

The PCTV produced film “La Llorona” was awarded the “Special Mention” Award in the narrative category at the 2008 .edu Film Festival. “La Llorona” was made by the following PCTV youth producers: Ashley Clinton, Daniel Coronado, Darius Clinton, Oscar Velazquez, Estephanie Luis, & Gustavo Luis. Congratulations to all the filmmakers! MORE »

“Employers need you. There is an employer out there who will be lucky to get you,” is the message job hunters were given during May’s open house at the Minnesota WorkForce Center at Lake and Chicago. MORE »

Southside Pride Editor’s Note: The proposed biomass burner for the Phillips neighborhood is a controversial issue. City leaders, community activists and concerned neighbors are all taking a closer look at the idea. Following is one resident’s opinion of the proposal. MORE »