Emma Widmar, the ArtRoot Writer-in-Residence, hosts the community project Visible Racine to raise awareness about disabilities. On September 19, 2026, she invites individuals identifying as disabled to participate in a photography event at The Inclusive Bean. Participants will share self-descriptions, showcasing their identities beyond disability, fostering community understanding and support.
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Rooted in Racine: 5 events happening July 24-26
Rooted in Racine is a 6-month series that focuses on local happenings, events, and activities in the Racine County area. Rooted in Racine can serve as an accessible guide for locals to use and tourists to navigate Racine. This guide will aim to be published weekly or bi-weekly. Think of this as your one-stop shop…
Rooted in Racine: Events happening July 1-4, 2026
What is Rooted in Racine? Rooted in Racine is a 6-month series that focuses on local happenings, events, and activities in the Racine County area. Emma Rose Widmar is the 21st ArtRoot Writer-in-Residence and will focus exclusively on two topics: disability awareness and community happenings. Rooted in Racine can serve as an accessible guide for…
Racine city transit: Equity, safety and service remain top priorities
City of Racine Transportation and mobility director Trevor Jung provided evidence to refute criticisms that public transit fails to serve areas of the city that had been subject to red lining.
Acknowledging the limitations of some routes’ evening and weekend availability, Jung said the city is constantly looking for savings solutions to address budgetary constraints and opportunities to improve service.
In addition to a September job fair highlighting employers and services along Ryde Racine routes, an upcoming regional transit review that includes public input could inform future improvements.
Unsafe, infrequent & far from home?
A longtime Racine bus rider and a former candidate for elected office offer criticisms of current city transit policy.
A Tale of Two Causeways
City and county disagree over road names, with 400 feet of indigenous recognition but $30,000 short of more
ArtRoot Writer-In-Residence 