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My name is Clarissa, and I ask questions and string words together for a living. Currently, I write for RISMedia, and I'm based in Stamford, Connecticut.
I graduated with a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University; I previously worked at The Journal Times in Racine, Wisconsin and I've had bylines at NVIDIA and The MetroWest Daily News.
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U.S. District Court Judge Stephen Bough has granted final approval to settlements in the main Burnett copycat case totaling $39.7 million with five real estate brokerages, with the total settlement fund sitting at over $1 billion as the industry continues to grapple with the fallout from antitrust claims.
Keller Williams Realty, LLC has agreed to pay $20 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by homebuyers alleging a decades-long conspiracy to fix real estate broker commissions and inflate home prices, according to court documents filed Feb. 2 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
President Donald Trump announced Friday morning his nomination of Kevin Warsh—a former Federal Reserve governor—to serve as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jerome Powell, who was nominated by Trump during his first term and reappointed by former President Joe Biden.
Billionaire investor Daniel Loeb’s hedge fund Third Point has launched a proxy fight against CoStar Group, nominating multiple directors to the company’s board and demanding the real estate giant exit its residential business entirely.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will attend oral arguments at the Supreme Court Wednesday in a high-stakes case examining whether President Donald Trump can fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook, marking an unusual public show of support from the Fed chair, who has been the target of personal attacks and pressure from Trump and others in his administration.
The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals in Kansas City, Missouri, heard oral arguments in the Sitzer-Burnett settlement appeal on Jan. 14, with attorneys representing objectors as well as defendants debating the validity of the settlement amount and its effectiveness in addressing homebuyer claims.
In a memorandum filed Jan. 13, defendants Zillow and Redfin are asking a federal judge to throw out the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) antitrust case against their $100 million partnership—and their arguments reveal potential weaknesses in how the government defined the market it’s trying to regulate.
Stockholders of Compass and Anywhere Real Estate have overwhelmingly approved the proposed merger between the two real estate giants, clearing the way for the $1.6 billion deal to close as early as Friday, Jan. 9.
In a post on Truth Social Jan. 8, President Donald Trump announced he is directing his representatives to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds in an effort to reduce mortgage rates and monthly payments for American homebuyers.
Anywhere Real Estate is facing legal challenges as its $1.6 billion merger with Compass moves toward a critical stockholder vote, with three lawsuits alleging insufficient financial disclosures in merger documents.
Compass and Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) are locked in a heated discovery dispute as the real estate giant’s antitrust lawsuit against the regional MLS moves forward, according to recent court filings.
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller argued at a Yale University CEO Summit today that the central bank should press forward with rate cuts even as job growth stalls near zero.
Unlisted is setting out to unlock opportunity in what Hill calls the “gray space”—the 66% of homes that aren’t listed for sale but could be, under the right circumstances.
The Federal Reserve has announced its third interest rate cut of the year—its third in a row—closing out its final Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting of 2025.
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has launched an investigation into Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte over concerns he may have abused his position and government resources to target political opponents of President Donald Trump with criminal accusations.
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) has indicated its intent to assert counterclaims against Compass, according to a stipulated motion filed today in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.
At the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recent NAR NXT conference, real estate industry leader John Hentschel—global chair of The Counselors of Real Estate, a global organization of real property advisors—presented the top issues facing the real estate industry today.
Four Louisiana real estate brokers have filed a supplemental motion in federal court, seeking to add newly available legal authority and factual developments to their ongoing antitrust case against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and several Louisiana-based real estate associations.
Just over a year after launching its climate risk feature, Zillow has quietly removed its Climate Risk Scores directly from the platform’s listings, and now instead directs users to First Street’s website—which Zillow called “the standard for climate risk financial modeling”—where they can individually access risk assessments for flood, wildfire, wind, heat and air quality threats.
U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas heard closing arguments Friday, Nov. 21, capping off a weeklong hearing between real estate giants Zillow and Compass.
In a highly anticipated move, today, the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) has adopted a new 2026-2028 strategic plan that promises to modernize the organization and transform the member experience.
Rhode Island-based top agent Kyle Seyboth is facing intense scrutiny over allegations that he called U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I.C.E.) on a buyer after a deal turned sour.
In an Oct. 22 court filing, Anywhere argues that defendants should not be required to oppose a narrower class of buyers-only, because plaintiffs have offered no analysis to support such a class.
Douglas Elliman released its financial results for the third quarter Tuesday morning, reporting 5% year-over-year revenue growth for the first nine months of the year, to $787.6 million.
Ahead of the Nov. 18 hearing over its legal challenge to Zillow’s new listing rules, Compass filed a supplemental brief against the portal, accusing it of weaponizing its dominance in the home portal market to crush competition and force home sellers and agents to list properties on its platform first.
Rocket Companies—which recently completed its acquisition of both Mr. Cooper and Redfin—exceeded its revenue guidance during the third quarter, as noted during a Halloween Eve earnings call.
In a discovery dispute, Compass seeks to compel Redfin, a nonparty in its lawsuit against Zillow, to produce internal communications and documents allegedly showing coordination between Redfin and Zillow.
From AI-powered platforms to flat-fee brokerages, startups are challenging the traditional model that has dominated American real estate for over a century.
Federal Reserve Governor Michael S. Barr warned Thursday that the central bank’s battle against inflation is far from over, with price pressures expected to persist until 2027, as rising tariffs continue to ripple across the economy.
Forget cookie-cutter homes—this Chester, Connecticut, landmark was built from other people’s leftovers. Over 12 years, a local dentist turned scrap wood, old diner booths and forgotten treasures into the town’s most famous house.
Yesterday, federal Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York ruled on a petition by Zillow regarding the deal for Anywhere, allowing the portal giant to examine documents and communications in an attempt to determine if Compass misrepresented its reliance on private listings.
U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris granted final approval to the $3.95 million settlement in the Nosalek v. MLS Property Information Network, Inc. (MLS PIN) commission lawsuit Monday at Boston’s John J. Moakley Federal Courthouse.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, in a speech before the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce in Warwick, Rhode Island yesterday, delivered an updated economic outlook Tuesday, describing rates as “modestly restrictive” and warned of competing pressures from employment and inflation.
William Whittman, a broker licensed in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia is suing the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), Virginia Realtors® (VR), Northern Virginia Association of Realtors® (NVAR), Maryland Realtors® (MR) and the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors® (GCAAR)—claiming to have suffered millions of dollars in damages due to the defendants’ “unlawful restraints of trade, exclusionary practices and fee structures.”
In his first public speech since taking a seat on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran called for interest rates to be cut by two full percentage points and argued that the current monetary policy poses material risks to the Fed’s employment mandate.
With the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting this week to vote on a rate decision, RISMedia spoke with Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather to gain some insight into how a potential cut may impact the housing market.
Kicking off YIMBYtown 2025, Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather delivered a keynote speech to attendees Sunday morning at the “Yes In My Backyard” (YIMBY) pro-homes conference for advocates, organizers and policymakers.
Speaking at RISMedia’s 37th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange, executives from major brokerages, Zillow and the National Association of Realtors® outlined how they’re adapting to serve each consumer individually.
Wrapping up a jam-packed first day at RISMedia’s 37th Annual CEO & Leadership Exchange on Wednesday, Sept. 3, real estate industry leaders reported significant productivity gains from AI adoption, but reminded attendees that it requires careful implementation, ongoing education and a good AI council in place.
Texas broker Luz de Amor Eytalis, in a pro se filing submitted September 5, seeks a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) to prevent the enforcement of mandatory dues policies pending appeal of a previous court order from July 22.
Federal Reserve Bank Governor Christopher Waller, during a speech at The Economic Club of Miami, once again pledged his vote for a rate cut at the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, while noting his concerns about the labor market.
During his highly anticipated eighth and final speech at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium in Wyoming, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that the central bank is ready to ease its monetary policy.
Florida real estate agent and flat-fee broker Jorge A. Zea has filed a lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR), along with other local associations and MLSs, for alleged antitrust violations and steering.
Naming the following defendants—The National Association of Realtors® (NAR), REMAX, Anywhere Real Estate and Keller Williams—the homebuyer commission lawsuit has been granted an extension of September 22 for the plaintiffs to file their class certification motion.
To go beyond the headlines, RISMedia spoke with two mortgage leaders to understand what this drop in rates means for buyers.
Rocket Companies—which recently acquired Redfin and is currently undergoing the acquisition of Mr. Cooper—continued to see high earnings results during its second quarter, as noted during its earning call July 31.
At the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on July 30, the Federal Reserve board of governors voted to maintain the 4.25% – 4.5% percent. Interest rates were last cut in December 2024.
In a mixed earnings report, Anywhere Real Estate, on July 29, reported financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2025, which included revenues of $1.7 billion, essentially flat compared to the second quarter of 2024.
You’ve never seen a fixer-upper like this one. This decommissioned Atlas E missile base in Washington is more than just a Cold War relic—it’s a fully renovated underground home that one man spent three decades perfecting.
Compass—already engaged in a major lawsuit against listing giant Zillow—is continuing to aggressively push forward with a separate antitrust lawsuit against Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), with arguments that could have implications for MLSs across the nation.
During a press conference Tuesday, President Donald Trump suggested his support for a bill proposed by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) earlier this month. The proposed “No Tax on Home Sales Act” eliminates federal capital gains tax on the sale of primary residences.
During a speech at the Money Marketeers of New York University, Federal Reserve Governor Christoper J. Waller said the Fed should reduce rates by 25 basis points during the next Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, scheduled for July 29-30.
Looking at today’s financial regulations, Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr, speaking at the Brookings Institution, highlighted a few areas he is worried about in the financial sector and shared his thoughts on the Fed’s current wait-and-see approach.
“Urban planning shouldn’t be a political issue,” Diana Regan, of @CitiesbyDiana, told RISMedia; “it simply gives people more choices.”
A Compass spokesperson said the move aims to clear up misinformation and reaffirm the company’s commitment to cooperation.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced Thursday that it would be terminating key polices from the Biden administration’s Property Appraisal and Valuation Equity (PAVE) Task Force—an initiative launched to address racial bias in home appraisals.
The House narrowly passed, in a 218-214 vote, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Thursday, delivering key wins for the real estate industry, according to the National Association of Realtors® (NAR).
Seeking a trial by jury, PLS.com has refiled its antitrust lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR). According to the filing, the suit was paused early last year while NAR was in the midst of resolving the commission lawsuits. The lawsuit was refiled at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday morning and seeks treble compensatory damages.
Zillow has urged the federal court to reject Compass’ requests for a preliminary injunction and expedited discovery, arguing the real estate brokerage’s three-month delay in filing the lawsuit undermines their claims of urgency.
In a major escalation in its battle with Zillow, Compass filed for a preliminary injunction, along with a motion for expedited discovery, early Friday, seeking to block Zillow’s new rules partially banning private listings—just three days before the portal’s June 30 enforcement deadline of its new Listing Access Standards (LAS).
Testifying before the Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Task Force on Tuesday and before the Senate on Wednesday, Powell was pressed on tariffs, mortgage rates, the housing market and his unwillingness to lower rates despite the president’s persistence.
Referring to Zillow’s Listing Access Standards—set for enforcement starting next week—as "draconian," Compass is suing the listing giant, alleging violation of antitrust laws.
During the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Legislative Meetings last week, Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale provided an analysis of the market, diving into buyer activity, housing supply, regional data and obstacles preventing people from entering the market.
Following multiple revisions and extensions to address concerns from the court and the Department of Justice (DOJ), U.S. District Court Judge Patti Saris has granted preliminary approval for the fourth amended settlement agreement in the Nosalek v. MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN) case, the first commission case to settle way back in 2023.
The National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Board of Directors has moved forward with amendments to NAR’s Standard of Practice 10-5 (SOP 10-5) and Professional Standards Policy Statement 29.
An update to the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) Code of Ethics and standard practices is in the works—with an official vote in the books set for tomorrow, June 5, at the NAR board of directors meeting being held during the Midyear Legislative Meetings.
Though President Donald Trump has made it clear that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will exit conservatorship, he announced that when the government-sponsored entities (GSEs) go public, the U.S. government will maintain its implicit guarantees on the two agencies.
Douglas Elliman—the luxury brokerage struggling with fallout involving former agents and executives—has reportedly received a bid from competitor Anywhere Real Estate, which would more than double Elliman’s current stock price.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are once again on President Trump’s radar. In a Truth Social post Wednesday, Trump shared that he is “giving very serious consideration” to taking the government sponsored entities (GSEs) public, and “will be making a decision in the near future.”
The parties in the class-action lawsuit against MLS Property Information Network have jointly submitted a second and final extension request for their fourth amended settlement agreement.
During the Mortgage Banker Association’s (MBA) Secondary and Capital Markets Conference, Bill Pulte, director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), emphasized how much potential there is to uncover savings through cuts at the two GSEs, going so far as to compare it to DOGE.
Providing an overall economic outlook at the Mortgage Banker Association’s (MBA) Secondary and Capital Markets Conference, New York Fed President John C. Williams highlighted the “huge” imbalance between housing supply and demand and addressed the economic uncertainty, emphasizing that the Fed is closely monitoring the data.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled today that the central bank is considering key changes to its monetary policy framework.
District Judge Stephen Bough denied petitions from Iowa-based Berkshire Hathaway Energy and Tennessee-based Crye-Leike to transfer the Gibson case out of Kansas City.
Private listings banned from Zillow may have a new home. And for some, this home will offer a move-in bonus.
AI seems to be the focus of many earnings calls these days; at The Real Brokerage, it was the voice. Tamir Poleg, chairman and CEO of The Real Brokerage, took the backseat during the first quarter earnings call as Real’s Leo Copilot—an AI-powered agent assistant—took over, speaking for Poleg, in his voice, reading his prepared remarks.
eXp’s first quarter earnings call reeled in on what most of the industry is focused on right now: Compass’ take on Clear Cooperation and private listings, AI and a potential recession.
With names like AgentFree and Realty Redone, the intent of these new startups seems obvious. Although this is far from the first time outsiders have sought to upend the traditional model for a real estate transaction, this time the players are people who already play a significant part in it: namely, attorneys.
In its Q1 2025 earnings call, CoStar Group Founder and CEO Andy Florance touted Homes.com’s growth, the completed Matterport acquisition and spent significant time calling out Zillow’s move to ban some privately marketed listings.
Sharing his insights on the Trump administration’s approach to GSE privatization, former CEO of Freddie Mac and self-proclaimed “GSE-ologist,” Don Layton, said it’s highly unlikely for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to become privatized anytime soon.
Zillow’s recent ban on private listings is sparking debate in the industry, ranging from public praise of the new policy to one exec encouraging agents to report Zillow to the Department of Justice for anticompetitive behavior.
During a virtual hearing held Wednesday for the Acevedo v. eXp sexual assault case, defendants from eXp and affiliated entities clashed with plaintiffs after being bombarded with hundreds of documents produced at the last minute, a series of workplace profiles and chats disappearing and a forged signature, allegedly.
Appearing before the U.S. Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban affairs on Thursday, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman was questioned by lawmakers on how she’ll treat her role in the Fed after being nominated for vice chairman for Supervision—a key Fed position focused on banking regulation.
In this exclusive interview with RISMedia, the president and CEO shares her insights on industry shifts, the importance of people-centric technology and how the brokerage is supporting women and fostering diversity in real estate.
The main news topic on everyone’s minds this week—tariffs—took center stage during Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s speech Friday morning in Arlington, Virginia. More than initially expected, Trump’s tariffs are likely to trigger even higher inflation and slower growth, warned Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
Despite the DOJ pushing back on the proposed MLS PIN settlement, plaintiffs argue that the terms have already reshaped the market, with 75% of sellers opting out of cooperative compensation.
Philip Tedesco—CEO of the Rhode Island Association of REALTORS® (RIAR) and the Rhode Island State-Wide Multiple Listing Service (MLS)—says that this new policy change came about when the MLS discussed increasing its fees for the first time in 20 years.
Melissa Swader, president and CEO of Ruby Red Media, was named a Trailblazer on RISMedia’s 2025 Real Estate Newsmakers earlier this year. She was recognized for her marketing and public relations skillset, her editorial work with THRIVE Magazine and the Women in Commercial Real Estate group she started in 2021.
With a government shutdown seemingly avoided, buyers, sellers and real estate professionals alike should be aware of how exactly a shutdown could affect the industry, with another bill needed to fund the government again in September.
Stephen R. Bough—the federal court judge overseeing the Burnett case—has been asked, yet again, to recuse himself from a case after accepting contributions from plaintiffs to his wife’s campaign.
Uncertainty remains high, but Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell emphasized the Fed’s focus on “separating the signal from the noise,” claiming that the central bank is “well-positioned to wait for greater clarity.”
Even on-again, off-again tariffs can have dire consequences for housing affordability and inventory, experts tell RISMedia.
Keller Williams, privately owned since 1983, has brought in an outside investor, CoreLogic’s parent company, Stone Point Capital, a Connecticut-based investment firm which claims $55 billion in assets.
Opendoor wrapped up 2024 with a mixed bag of financial results, reflecting the “persistent macro headwinds” of the housing market. At its fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings call February 27, the report showed an increase in revenue, home acquisitions and net losses.
In response to the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) motion to dismiss the antitrust and conspiracy lawsuit first filed in August 2024, Michigan brokers and agents filed a lengthy brief in making a case against the associations and local MLS group for monopolistic practices and conspiracy.
At a speech this week on the potential impacts of AI on the financial markets, Michael Barr—the Fed’s current vice chair for supervision—spoke on the dangers of generative AI, but acknowledged both the opportunities and risks—and its potential to change productivity, labor markets and the economy.
In a fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings call February 18, CoStar Group Founder and CEO Andy Florance touted the company’s revenue growth and offered insights into the company’s goals for 2025.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) took a hard stance against a previous court ruling in a case involving Real Estate Exchange (REX), Zillow and the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). In a hearing before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on February 13, the DOJ argued that NAR’s no-comingling rule required Zillow to segregate non-MLS listings, stifling competition.
Appearing before The Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity Task Force—established by the House Financial Services Committee in January—Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was questioned about the Fed’s independence amid political pressures, the role of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the impact of tariffs on housing affordability.
Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will make in their lifetime. Yet, many buyers find themselves becoming “house poor” after achieving this “American Dream.”
The latest Beracha and Johnson Housing Market Ranking reveals that homes in Detroit are selling at a 37% premium above the area’s long-term pricing trend.
Taking center stage, inflation, bank regulations, the housing crisis and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) were key topics as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs.
With block-by-block data on your neighbor’s political affiliation, income, wealth, education, the number of dogs in your neighborhood and more, the platform is set to become “the next Zillow,” shared Oyssey’s Co-Founder and CEO Huw Nierenberg.
Crye-Leike, one of the larger independent brokerages in the U.S., is seeking immunity in the Gibson v. NAR suit, arguing it should have been included in the nationwide NAR settlement shielding brokerages from further litigation.
At the New England CEO Summit today, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle W. Bowman warned against cutting rates too often, and advocated against overregulation for community banks.
Judge Patti B. Saris, presiding over the Nosalek v. MLS PIN lawsuit in Boston, said on January 27 that she is ready to move forward with the case, scheduling a preliminary hearing for April 4.
Bill Pulte, CEO of private equity firm Pulte Capital Partners, has been nominated to be the next director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
In a significant decision for the real estate and home design industries, the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the use of floor plans in resale listings constitutes fair use under copyright law.
John C. Williams, president and CEO of the New York Fed, opened the event, stating that housing affordability is the top economic topic facing his district, with repercussions through all aspects of the economy.
When it comes to the housing market, in 2025, the only thing we should expect is the unexpected. At least that’s what Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, chief economist at Bright MLS, had to say about the state of the housing market during RISMedia’s Real Estate’s Rocking in the New Year virtual event last week.
A series of lawsuits from agents have focused on discrimination and antitrust violations involving mandatory REALTOR® memberships, often required to access MLS data.
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and 15 state attorneys general are suing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over the adoption of energy codes, impacting the availability of affordable housing.
Berkshire Hathaway Energy (BHE) filed a motion in the largest Burnett copycat case seeking arbitration based on what it is calling the judge’s “significant legal error” to overturn its previous ruling.
As widely expected, Federal Reserve (Fed) officials lowered interest rates again, marking the third cut this year—although markets wobbled based on projections of a slower pace of cuts going into 2025.
RISMedia spoke with the report’s author, Bright MLS Chief Economist Dr. Lisa Sturtevant, for greater insights into why homeowners who purchased their homes during the pandemic are looking to sell, and what further impacts this may have on the industry.
In the wake of the National Association of REALTORS®’ (NAR) settlement and practice changes that went into effect on August 17—including the removal of compensation offers from Multiple Listing Services (MLSs) and requiring MLS participants to enter into written agreements with buyers—real estate leaders are still learning the full effect these practice changes will have on the industry.
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7-Brew Coffee, a drive-thru coffee stand, is adding a location at 6031 Regency West Drive location this month.
A new yoga studio is opening in West Racine, and its owners aim to build a community beyond its classes.
During two rounds of layoffs, automotive company Bombardier Recreational Products laid off 298 employees at its Sturtevant facility, 10101 Science Drive.
Racine’s newest event space, 6th and Chaos, is hosting its grand opening Saturday, May 25.
Racine County’s newest winged residents — Toby, Tina and Perry — were introduced Tuesday during the annual peregrine falcon banding at the Racine County Courthouse.
Mauser Packaging Solutions plans to close its aerosol can production plant July 27, resulting in the loss of 42 jobs at the site.
The Volunteer Center of Racine County recognized community leaders and organizations that have given back to the community during its 22nd annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Friday.
Festival Park is hosting a grand reopening party from 3-9 p.m. May 17-18 with live music and a two-day Bavarian-style Biergarten.
The Franksville Craft Beer Garden is celebrating reopening for the 2024 season with live music and food trucks this weekend, May 17-19.
The Midwest Market, an indoor “village” at 2210 Rapids Drive, is giving entrepreneurs the chance to launch their businesses without the risks associated with traditional brick-and-mortar stores.
Twice a year, 16th Street Studios opens its doors to the public, giving people an insight into the minds of different artists who all work at the Racine Arts and Business Center at 1405 16th St.
Yippee Ki-Yay Mother Video, a movie rental store inside the Midwest Market, is opening an in-store movie theater.
The Racine Public Library hosted 15 writers April 27 as part of the Local Author Showcase, an event that has been on hiatus for nearly a decade.
All-you-can-eat pancakes with a side of helping the community. The 68th annual Pancake Day was hosted at Roma Lodge, 7130 Spring St., Saturday, for the third year in a row.
Racine’s Armenian community is hosting a talk featuring Winslow Martin, who photographed and documented the Armenian refugee crisis seven months ago, this Sunday at noon at St. Mesrob Armenian Apostolic Church.
Twice a year, the artists at 16th Street Studios open up their creative spaces to the public, showcasing their pieces and offering insight into their creative minds.
Racine’s newest chicken spot is bringing the heat. Rapids Chicken opened April 5 at 3012 Rapids Drive. The restaurant’s primary offering is fresh, marinated chicken with multiple seasoning options.
A new yoga studio in Racine will leave you feeling Zen. Ashlee’s Crazy Yoga had a soft opening March 15 and a grand opening April 6.
Case New Holland Industrial has reduced its workforce by more than 200 people.
Forty-five people from seven states gathered last week at First United Methodist Church to knit as part of the first Antique Circular Sock Machine Conference in Southeast Wisconsin.
The Racine County Sheriff’s Office welcomed K9 Clyde during a training event last Thursday.
Nicole Urquhart, founder of Baby Express, will make a big pitch to the moguls during this Saturday’s episode of “Project Pitch It.”
The Racine Public Library has restocked its Seed Library for the 2024 growing season.
The Jessica MacPhail Audio and Podcasting Studio is now open and available, by appointment only, at the Racine Public Library’s Innovation Lab.
Volunteers crowded Memorial Hall early Saturday morning to clean the grounds.
Starting in May, the River’s End Marina will be full of kayaks, personal watercraft, and pontoon and paddle boats available to rent.
Three local businessmen have their sights set on resurrecting HarborFest.
In an ongoing effort to revitalize Racine’s Festival Park, residents are invited to a spring cleaning event at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, at Memorial Hall, 72 Seventh St.
Talinna Holton is Racine’s current writer in residence.
6th and Chaos, a micro event venue that will feature live entertainment, is set to open next month downtown.
Racine Art Museum is hosting its 15th annual International PEEPS Brand Art Exhibition, featuring 123 works by 175 artists.
The Inclusive Bean celebrated its opening Friday morning in Belle City Square with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Racine Art Museum educators offer education programs to all Racine Unified School District second graders through their RAM on the Road program.
5Kevents has big plans for the Racine Civic Centre. In addition to bringing the Salmon-A-Rama fishing tournament back to Festival Park, the Racine-based company hopes to revitalize the lakefront area as a community gathering space.
Racine Art Museum’s Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts hosts monthly sessions of SPARK! Memory Loss Engagement Program, and featured long-time participant Anne Schwarz Frontier during the March 8 session.
With a busy first couple of weeks at George’s Encore, Caleb Robinson is looking forward to further establishing the bar’s legacy in the community.
At a March 6 hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, Fisk Johnson, chairman and chief executive officer of S.C. Johnson, advocated for a federal regulatory framework related to extended producer responsibility.
Empty Bowls Racine attracted nearly 1,500 attendees and raised more than $50,000 last Monday, a record amount according to event organizers.
The Racine Fire Department extinguished a house fire in the 1600 block of Erie Street on Wednesday, which resulted in an estimated $50,000 in structural damage and $5,000 in content damage.
Tiny Hooves Sanctuary is hosting its second annual Mission of Compassion Gala on Saturday, March 23, to raise money for rescuing, rehabilitating and providing a forever sanctuary to unwanted farmed animals.
A new shop is moving into Racine, and its brewing more than just coffee. The Inclusive Bean will employ people with disabilities, offering them an opportunity to gain work and social skills through individualized support and resources.
The 32nd annual Thoughts for Food fundraising event raised $11,744 and 710 pounds of food between admission for the events, online donations and sponsors.
Firefighters from the Racine Fire Department extinguished a house fire in the 1600 block of Erie Street around 2 p.m. Wednesday.
Sturtevant’s newest Mexican restaurant is serving up much more than just guacamole.
The $120 million redevelopment of Regency Mall began Monday with the demolition of the former Boston Store.
Linda and Scott Olsen are closing their gift shop, Lighthouse Gallery & Gifts, after spending seven years at a brick-and-mortar store downtown.
With seven headliners at two venues, the 32nd annual Thoughts for Food, benefitting the Racine County Food Bank, is taking place this Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight.
While there are many Black-owned organizations and businesses in Racine to celebrate and support during Black History Month, it is important to recognize that the city does not have the best reputation for the Black community.
With only a one in 1461 chance of being born on February 29, leaplings have the honor of having the rarest birthday. Since February 29th only “exists” on the calendar once every four years, The Journal Times spoke with a few leapers to learn about their experiences being leap day babies.
From a luxury apartment complex expected to open to the new management of Festival Hall to new businesses and events, downtown Racine has plenty in store for 2024.
Twenty-three performances from students as young as second graders and as old as high school seniors will make up the Thoughts for Food All Ages Show this Friday, March 1 at the Eagles Club, 319 Hamilton St.
Despite lingering issues related to hiring and inflation, the outlook for the business climate this year seems to be that things will look a lot like 2023.
After a successful eight years of owning and operating Longshot Vinyl, Jada Pfarr is ready to retire, but Longshot Vinyl is here to stay.
Downtown is welcoming a new bookstore, Vintage and Modern Books, 415 Sixth St.
Shoe Carnival has acquired family owned Rogan’s Shoes, which opened in Racine in 1971, for $45 million, according to a Tuesday announcement.
Local florists have been prepping for weeks to make sure everyone in Racine can get their flowers for one of the biggest holidays in the floral industry: Valentine’s Day.
Only six weeks into their concept for a restaurant that changes menus each month, the owners of Nemo & Fogg are still trying to establish what the baseline of “normal” will look like.
In January, several businesses in Racine and Mount Pleasant announced their closings.
Dr. Veronica Carver, owner of Vero International Cuisine, 211 Sixth St., hosted what she hopes was the first of many book club events on Jan. 30.
In an effort to revitalize West Racine, the owner of Annie’s Country Pantry at 3212 Washington Ave. is hosting Second Fridays to encourage people to support local businesses in the area.
Over Our Head Players at Sixth Street Theatre is celebrating its 20th season of Snowdance 10 minute Comedy Festival this year.
Millers Flowers, 219 Sixth St., which recently celebrated 116 years in business, has been in Hilary Krejcha’s family for three generations.
Previously operating as a food truck, La Taquiza Guadalajara is having a soft opening for its brick-and-mortar restaurant at 2343 Mead St. at 5 p.m. Feb. 2.
Blue River CrossFit and Compete for a Cure raised more than $3,000 for breast cancer charities during the Girls Gone Rx Racine 2024 competition Saturday.
Looking back at this year, Racine County has celebrated centennial anniversaries, welcomed new businesses — big and small — and has seen businesses change ownership, relocate and close their doors.
Wings of Fire-The Phoenix is closing Jan. 31. Kristina Watanabe started Wings of Fire Consulting in 2017. The business was mostly mobile — with an occasional pop-up — until January 2021 when she opened Wings of Fire-The Phoenix at 524 Main St.
Over Our Head Players are hosting a limited run of Seven Sacrifices, produced in partnership with Racine-area veterans, at Sixth Street Theatre in Downtown Racine.
After almost 80 years in business, George’s Tavern, a staple in Racine’s music community, is closing its doors Sunday, Dec. 24.
Malicki’s Piggly Wiggly, a grocery store at 5201 Washington Ave., is closing March 1. Ralph Malicki, from Caledonia, has owned the store since 2011.
Chartroom Restaurant is hosting a week of pirate-themed fun to celebrate the legend of Billiparilla and to benefit HOPE Safehouse.
Residents displaced by the fire at Washington Apartments, 2000 Washington Ave., moved Thursday to a new shelter at the DeKoven Center, 600 21st St.
The Downtown Racine Corp. held its annual “State of the Downtown and Achievement Award Presentation” on Thursday, celebrating the successes of the district in 2023 and offering a preview of what the public can look forward to in 2024.
Milwaukee-based startup accelerator firm gener8tor is launching a skills accelerator program for Racine, Kenosha and Walworth county residents on Jan. 22.
After George’s Tavern, a staple in Racine’s music community for nearly 80 years, closed Dec. 24, it was clear that the people wanted more — an encore, perhaps.
Social on Sixth, an event space at 324 Sixth St. that opened in March 2021, is closing April 30.
A downtown Racine business has branded itself “Dry January Headquarters,” and for good reason.
Racine County received between 3-12 inches of snow this weekend.
The V-Spot is hosting its grand opening Sunday, Jan. 7. The wellness spa is at 312 Sixth St., which formerly housed Private Stock Tattoo.
The finalists for this year’s Snowdance 10 Minute Comedy Festival, hosted by the Over Our Head Players, have been announced.
The Racine Theatre Guild is hosting Jean’s Jazz Series, with the first performance of the season, featuring The James Yorgan Sextet, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 6.
Social on Sixth, an event space at 324 Sixth St., is closing April 30. Joan Roehre, owner of Social on Sixth, announced the closing in a Facebook post Jan. 1.
After more than 11 years in business, Dewey's Restaurant & Sports Bar is closing its doors Sunday, Dec. 31.
The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago brought a hands-on learning experience to Racine students last week, teaching them about water pollution — specifically microplastics — in the Great Lakes.
Donations for the 17th annual BlankFest Wisconsin reached an all-time high.
Cosmic Corner, a smoke shop at 335 Main St., has officially changed its name to Sunshine Daydream.
Firefighters from the Racine Fire Department extinguished a fire at Washington Apartments, 2000 Washington Ave., Monday morning.
Racine Art Museum’s Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts opened its Watercolor Wisconsin 2023 exhibit Wednesday.
After months of planning menus, preparing for new diners and perfecting their new space, Toad Hall owners Corey Szaryc and Jaimie Utley have announced their new restaurant, Nemo & Fogg.
This Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the annual Kris Kringle Tour returns.
BlankFest Wisconsin, an annual fundraising event benefitting local shelters, is back for its 17th year.
This Saturday, Dec. 9, the chairman and CEO of SC Johnson will personally provide a double-match of all Racine-area donations made to Salvation Army red kettles.
City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve 5Kevents.org LLC as the new management for Racine Civic Centre. 5Kevents, a Racine-based company, will take over Jan. 1.
Dozens of artists showcased their work at 16th Street Studios on Saturday during the 27th annual Holiday Open House.
Dewey’s Restaurant and Sports Bar is hosting its fourth annual toy collection drive with Toys for Tots in partnership with the Salvation Army and the Marine Corps Reserve.
United Way is launching a new equity-focused technology fund through a partnership with Microsoft.
A new family run restaurant, Blueberry Hilltop Café, has joined the Mount Pleasant community.
Walkers, casual runners, triathletes and dogs all competed in Racine’s Turkey Trot 5k along the Lake Michigan Pathway on Thursday morning.
The 14th annual Dan & Ray Rendering Thanks Thanksgiving feast will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Festival Hall, 5 Fifth St.
The Franksville Craft Beer Garden wrapped up its fifth season, with its last day Nov. 5., and is already looking ahead to what’s in store for next year.
Ahead of Thanksgiving and Black Friday, the U.S. Small Business Administration is encouraging shoppers to support their local communities by shopping and dining at small businesses.
Aries Café, the latest restaurant to join Racine’s breakfast scene, is a family affair. Owner Hugo Mendez runs the kitchen with his brother, Fernando Mendez; his children and daughter-in-law, Jhocelyn Mendez, Jonathan Mendez, Jarlath Mendez and Nelly Mendez, run the front of house.
Racine Art Museum will hold its annual Awesome Art Sale from Thursday, Nov. 16, to Saturday, Nov. 18.
Woof Gang Rescue will host an adoption event on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mount Pleasant’s Century 21 Affiliated, 7300 Washington Ave. Suite C.
NVIDIA
AI in healthcare is arguably nowhere more apparent than in radiology, where machine learning is supporting workflows side by side with caregivers every step of the way.
Over 1,200 interns have been making an impact this summer, contributing to meaningful projects, while having fun along the way.
At GE Renewable Energy, Danielle Merfeld and Arvind Rangarajan are using AI to make renewable energy a reality.
Using neural decoders and deep learning, amputees can now control their prosthetics and just about anything digital with their thoughts.
Plainsight's vision AI platform and video analytics application performs precision livestock counting and health monitoring.
Heartdub digitizes textiles and simulates how clothes look on the human body, helping clothing companies achieve zero-waste manufacturing.
9 Down, 14 letters: Someone skilled in creating and solving crossword puzzles. This April, the fastest "cruciverbalist" at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament was Dr.Fill, a crossword puzzle-solving AI program created by Matt Ginsberg. Dr.Fill perfectly solved the championship puzzle in 49 seconds.
Torabi works on making the next generation of robotics possible through NVIDIA's Isaac Sim, powered by Omniverse.
Yuen leads the Digital Human project at NVIDIA. Their first project, Audio2Face, automates high quality facial animation in real-time.
Startup Boston
Building a business from scratch comes with challenges that only a few are willing to make: funding, scaling, and bootstrapping. Part of that challenge is being able to overcome unpredictable circumstances, like a global pandemic. Unpredictability exemplifies that challenge, but also brings with it a chance to thrive!
The MetroWest Daily News
The Cannabis Control Commission voted 3-1 on Nov. 30 for new adult-use marijuana regulations, including the home delivery structure for non-medical use marijuana.
The first step of the Treatment of Inmates with Opioid Use Disorder project is to implement naloxone training and distribution for family members of incarcerated individuals with opioid use disorder.
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The Somerville Journal
Tazzy Cole, a 33-year-old tailor and part-time sewing instructor, has had to change her usual work routine since the COVID-19 quarantine started.
The Daily Free Press
In light of the Saturday shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the Jewish community in Boston is focusing on furthering its messages of love and togetherness.
Boston City Council held a meeting Wednesday where they unanimously voted to support the more than 1,000 Marriott hotel workers on strike in Boston.