48th Ward Blog
Welcome to the 48th ward blog! Use the Blog Categories menu below to select categories of interest.
For events in the 48th ward, please see our Events Calendar.
Join CTA in creating new spaces for the community!
Community invitation to imagine the re-use of more than one mile of open spaces in Uptown and Edgewater.
CDOT Shared Cost Sidewalk Program Applications Due on Jan 8, 2024
CDOT's Shared Cost Sidewalk Program will be open for applications on Monday, Jan 8, 2024 from 6am-10pm.
Community Engagement Process to Activate New Spaces Under New Red Line Tracks Begins
Removal of century-old embankment wall between Lawrence and Bryn Mawr stations has created unique opportunity to activate new, open space for residents
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth Calls on Biden Administration to Adopt Strong Standards to Cut Pollution from Coal- and Gas-Fired Power Plants
Alderwoman Manaa-Hoppenworth Joins Nearly 400 Leaders Across the U.S. to Urge EPA to Speed Up Timeline for Proposed Carbon Standard
November 2023 Small Business Spotlight
Read about Edgewater Candles, First Sip Cafe, and Big Chicks.
October 2023 Small Business Spotlight
Read about DMApothecary, Jin Thai Cuisine, and Raven Theatre.
Ald. Manaa-Hoppenworth, Ald. Lee, and County Commissioner Morita, Host First Joint City And County Asian American Heritage Month Celebration
Manaa-Hoppenworth, Lee, and Morita have all made history as first Asian American women elected to their respective offices