Omaha City Councilmemberhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lxf3ax25jc2fOmahans in Sicily, Italy build upon ‘sister city’ ties with Carlentini   https://nebraskaexaminer.com/2025/08/27/omahans-in-sicily-italy-build-upon-sister-city-tie-with-carlentini/27 Aug 2025 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxf3ax25jc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lstwe3utvc26I just took a super interesting tour of the Scott Technology Center with a discussion of its AI capabilities. I wasn’t allowed to take any photos, however! https://omaha.com/news/local/business/development/article_5601186c-5af3-4f13-8534-0d50996e3df2.html30 Jun 2025 19:31 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lstwe3utvc26https://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lsmf3f6qlc2yI took a tour and played the drums today at the updated North Omaha Music and Arts building at its historic 24th & Lake location. The jazz club and new classrooms for students are looking great.27 Jun 2025 19:34 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsmf3f6qlc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lsmezw4w2k2yMayor Ewing was the featured speaker at my Greater Omaha Chamber board meeting this morning.27 Jun 2025 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsmezw4w2k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lsjqws4twc2yThis morning, I participated in the State of Youth Programming in Omaha with this great panel of young people and community organizations who are supporting this important mission.26 Jun 2025 18:28 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsjqws4twc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lsjaxvd54k26The stage is up, and city teams are mobilizing to get Memorial Park ready for Ringo on Friday!26 Jun 2025 13:42 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsjaxvd54k26https://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lsj76y5fgc2qSome great community leaders were honored at the Women's Center for Advancement (WCA) annual event yesterday, and the keynote speaker gave a powerful speech regarding a personal experience with stalking and sexual harassment. ⁦26 Jun 2025 13:10 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsj76y5fgc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3ls5asxmakc2rThis heat is no joke. Be careful, and stay hydrated out there and at the College World Series. Here is a list of The Salvation Army Western Division cooling centers for those in need, in addition to our homeless shelters.21 Jun 2025 19:07 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls5asxmakc2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3ls2gmxcxgk2kToday was the ribbon-cutting for the accessory dwelling unit demonstration project on the Riverfront. Units for under $200,000 with pre-approved and shareable plans are coming soon.20 Jun 2025 16:13 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3ls2gmxcxgk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lrwjlmcmhk2nOh, man. Tough way to lose for Arkansas in the CWS tonight. My heart goes out to those college players. But it should be a great Coastal vs LSU final!19 Jun 2025 02:56 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrwjlmcmhk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lrwjkfun3k2nI presided over the Metropolitan Area Planning Agency (MAPA) Council of Officials meeting today, providing an update on the $1 billion terminal transformation project at Eppley Airfield - OMA. It's really important to the future growth of our region and our 5 million passengers per year. ⁦19 Jun 2025 02:55 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrwjkfun3k2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lrrc563jms2bI look forward to working with Mayor John W Ewing Jr to address the economic disparities we know still exist in our community. Federal funding cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, CDBG and early childhood education would not be helpful to the effort. https://omaha.com/news/local/article_cef4c7cd-1a27-43df-8fa1-3971b8fcb199.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_campaign=user-share17 Jun 2025 00:59 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrrc563jms2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lrrbwzgkms2bIt's a good call on the tarp and rain delay. Storms are coming in from the west right now.17 Jun 2025 00:56 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrrbwzgkms2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lrrbup5o3c2bIt’s official! The first phase of the $800 million redevelopment of Crossroads is now underway.17 Jun 2025 00:54 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrrbup5o3c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lrqdu3eru22dThe first phase groundbreaking for Crossroads will take place today at 2 p.m. This phase includes the family entertainment component, which will be followed later this summer by public green space, underground garages, housing, and retail.16 Jun 2025 15:57 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrqdu3eru22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lrnp4fyw7k27Yesterday was a successful Native Omaha Days parade ahead of the Juneteenth national holiday. And I got to patronize one of my favorite taquerias on South 24th Street. It was a day that made me appreciate the diversity of our community.15 Jun 2025 14:41 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrnp4fyw7k27https://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lrjwtyrti22wIt was a great first day at the College World Series! I enjoyed the evening game with Mayor John Ewing, state senators, and the Greater Omaha Chamber and Nebraska Chamber of Commerce and Industry presidents.14 Jun 2025 02:48 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrjwtyrti22whttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lrg6vyisgk2aIt's great to see this newly renovated field at Memorial Park being put to good use. My sisters used to play Memorial Little League there 40 years ago! Way to go, Memorial Little League. ⁦ https://omaha.com/life-entertainment/local/parenting/article_f38dc531-bfc2-45a5-8e0d-eadeb9cd4327.html12 Jun 2025 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrg6vyisgk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lrer3wt2z22uToday was the groundbreaking for new Creighton University softball and baseball fields — just in time for the College World Series. It's all part of an impressive campus master plan coming to fruition. ⁦ ⁩12 Jun 2025 01:22 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrer3wt2z22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lreqsnoljk2uHere are some initial resources and ways to assist families impacted by yesterday’s immigration enforcement.12 Jun 2025 01:17 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lreqsnoljk2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lrb656thgk2oI spent the first morning of my next city council term touring a funeral home. An unusual first appointment! There are over $500,000 in renovations coming to the historic Kremer Funeral Home in Benson.10 Jun 2025 15:05 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrb656thgk2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lr7ilyxfuk2cWe're almost ready for tonight’s inauguration of a new mayor and seven city council members in the Legislative Chambers.09 Jun 2025 23:07 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr7ilyxfuk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lr7idcmal22cThe city inauguration is tonight, but here is the coolest thing I will do today! Proud to support Girls Inc. and look forward to helping get the new South Omaha location open soon. Strong, Smart and Bold. ⁦09 Jun 2025 23:02 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr7idcmal22chttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lr4l7pnfkk2kA come-from-behind buzzer-beater in the NBA Finals, double overtime in the NHL Stanley Cup, and now the longest French Open final in history — it’s been an exciting and heart-wrenching week in professional sports!08 Jun 2025 19:16 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lr4l7pnfkk2khttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lqy64jpsnc2jThe Bob Kerrey Bridge is about to go orange for National Gun Violence Awareness Month. ⁦ @momsdemand.bsky.social07 Jun 2025 01:10 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqy64jpsnc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lqwugldm5k2mThis will bring us to a total of seven mental health co-responders covering every police precinct, including an adolescent specialist. https://www.wowt.com/2025/06/04/omaha-police-department-seeking-add-another-member-mental-health-co-responders/06 Jun 2025 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqwugldm5k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lqwtwgvsxc2mI attended the South Omaha Neighborhood Alliance annual banquet last night. Some great neighborhood champions and organizations were recognized for their many contributions.06 Jun 2025 12:35 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqwtwgvsxc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lqo4hb6oxs2lFrom WOWT: Benson housing project creates new option for older adults and first-time homebuyers https://www.wowt.com/2025/06/02/benson-housing-project-creates-new-option-older-adults-first-time-homebuyers/03 Jun 2025 01:14 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqo4hb6oxs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lqnvulbddk2lI am grateful for Chancellor Emeritus Christensen's leadership during an important decade of transformation at UNO. I also appreciate his leadership on the city-county building commission. Rest in peace. https://omaha.com/news/local/article_2a832f74-7608-481e-b3b7-8090c27e081d.html02 Jun 2025 23:16 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqnvulbddk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/petefestersen.bsky.social/post/3lqnqdsqvsk2lCity pools opened today for the summer! Just in time for the 91 degree forecast.02 Jun 2025 21:37 +0000at://did:plc:afjujpj3he6drowlb3snfq44/app.bsky.feed.post/3lqnqdsqvsk2l