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The Big Apple Inn Opens
Westview’s commercial area continues to see development along Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. The newest addition to the Westview neighborhood is The Big Apple Inn, a take-out restaurant making headlines for its pig ear sandwiches. However, The Big Apple Inn brings… (More)
April Clean-Up Month Photos
The Westview Community Organization held a successful kick-off to the “April Clean-Up Month.” Neighbors came together on Saturday, April 7, 2012, to tackle two tasks: One team roamed the streets to collect tires that have been dumped throughout the neighborhood.… (More)
Sad House Turns Community Park
Sometimes progress appears slow, but patience and hard work show that good things come to those who wait. A property at 1556 Stokes Avenue, commonly referred to by neighbors as “the blue box,” was an eyesore for years. The 1980s… (More)
Spring Clean-Up
April has been marked as the spring “clean-up month” for Westview. Three clean-up’s are scheduled for Saturday, April 7th, 14th, and 21st. Each day will focus on a different task. Come help out one day or all three days! Neighbors… (More)
CNN Features KIPP Principal Ed Chang
A “I Am America” special report by CNN featured KIPP STRIVE Academy principal Ed Chang. Watch the video to hear Ed explain why he switched from his previous career as a physical therapist to the education field. “Education is the… (More)
“Westview Neighbor” Newsletter Launches
The Westview Community Organization is proud to announce the launch of its new newsletter, “Westview Neighbor“. The first issue contains articles about neighbor and a New Orleans Saints NFL player Leigh Torrence, the beginning of the “Westview Youth” program, an… (More)
KIPP Completes $10 Million Capital Campaign
KIPP Metro Atlanta is pleased to announce the completion of a $10 million capital campaign to fund the construction of our first elementary school in Atlanta, KIPP STRIVE Primary. Thanks to the $5 million challenge grant issued by one of… (More)
A Bank That Cares About Community
When 5th/3rd Bank decided to open a branch in the Kroger CitiCenter shopping complex they did not simply renovate and start work, they actually came to the community. Future 5th/3rd bank manager Shaylah Richburg attended Westview Community Organization meetings months… (More)
Westview Game Night
The Westview Community Organization held a game night for young and old. Monopoly, chess, Uno, and Othello were some of the games played. Prizes were additionally given away to those able to answer quiz questions, which was especially fun for… (More)
Dues Drive
The Westview Community Organization is currently hosting its 2012 dues drive. Dues are $60 per household for the year, or $24 per senior household for the year. When you pay your dues in full during January you will receive one… (More)