Jill Schmit's Green Bay Blog

Looking for healthy food options in today's fast-paced environment? Green Bay is lucky to have a super deli that offers this and much more. The Urban Frog Deli takes a healthy stance in this tough nutritional battle. Using organic & "authentic" ingredients, the Urban Frog offers delicious breakfa...

Enjoy a fun fall weekend in Green Bay - here are just a few of the events happening in the area: Friday, October 24th The CityDeck Groundbreaking with governor Jim Doyle, mayor Jim Schmitt, & congressman Steve Kagen. See the start of this exciting development along the Fox River. At Nicolet Bank ...

What's great about the interest rates? The percent sign - it is the symbol of great importance to many Americans these days. From banking, to retail, to home buying, buyers & sellers alike are watching it very closely. For the housing market, there have been the typical daily swings over the past...

The 2008 National 'Make A Difference Day' is this Saturday, October 25th. This is a national day of service during which communities will work in various ways to help their citizens. And Green Bay has many volunteer opportunities. Activities are planned throughout the area with local organizatio...

One of my favorite things in Green Bay is the Farmers' Market. What better way to start the weekend than with an early morning trip downtown for the area's freshest produce, flowers, bakery and so much more. Since 1917, it has been a part of the local flavor, and it continues today. This year 95 ...

Green Bay has lots to offer this weekend - from comedy to classical musical to sports, it's all here: Friday, October 17th Carlos Mencia at The Meyer Theatre - 117 S. Washington Street / 7:30 p.m & 10:30 p.m.  Jerry Seinfeld at The Weidner Center for the Performing Arts - UW-Green Bay / 7:00 p.m....

Green Bay Home Market Report - September 2008 According to Realtors Association of Northeast Wisconsin, the Green Bay Market area had the following statistics in residential home sales for the month of September 2008: 294 Sales Average Sale Price $151,005 Average Days-on-Market 138 8.4% of Active...

What makes Green Bay great? Many things to be sure, and another one of our 'community gems' is Literacy Green Bay. It is an organization that has been impacting the Green Bay area for more than 25 years. Founded in 1981 to assist Southeast Asian immigrants, Literacy Green Bay's mission is to help...

A community gathering space is under construction in downtown Green Bay. Located on the east bank of the Fox River between the Walnut Street and Main Street bridges, the 'CityDeck' will be one of the main attractions of the redeveloping downtown. This 1/4 mile of shoreline area will include: Flat...

Money Smart Wisconsin has designated October 12-18, 2008 as Money Smart Week. Green Bay is hosting many educational events for home buyers throughout this time: Monday, October 13th Tips on Buying a Foreclosure / 4:30-5:30 p.m. / Neighborworks Green Bay Getting a Home Loan / 5:30-7:00 p.m. / Neig...