The very first blog post was Nov. 2, 2007, so happy 13th anniversary to RahwayRising.com.

Some of the early posts documented a change from one-way streets downtown into two-way streets. There were also others over the years that seem like footnotes in hindsight like Zoning Board hearings for the former Koza’s Tavern site on West Scott Avenue and Decker’s Tavern demolition at West Inman and Jaques Avenue.

There was a coffee shop rant a few years back in which I bemoaned the lack of options downtown, which coincided with one of the early reader polls. Today, there are some great pizza places – new and old – and our own brewery (also something we talked about on the blog years ago)! There have been lots of changes downtown and beyond and a good place to start is the Redevelopment Map, where you’ll see all kinds of details on the 1,500+ units that have been added downtown and beyond in the last two decades.

One thing I’d like to bring back on a more regular basis is the reader poll. It’s just a matter of finding the time and some fresh poll questions, so I’d love to get your thoughts. That was always a fun discussion among readers whatever the topic.

What are the biggest changes you’ve seen the last five , 10, 20 years or more? What do you think is in store for the next decade and beyond? I’d love to get your thoughts, share a message here.

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