New Series: The American Dream in Harrison

Here at Patch we are always looking for new and interesting ways to bring you the stories that are most important to the community.

Our newest initiative, which launches today, will focus on the always changing American Dream and what that phrase means to the people of the communities we cover. Dispatches: The Changing American Dream will bring stories about the successes and failures of people trying to make a life for themselves here in America.

Whether you are just starting out and trying to find your way, following your passion to a new career or saving up for retirement, the American Dream is different for everyone. In this new series we hope to chronicle what that dream means to different people and share it with the community. 

We have seen these stories here in Harrison. Just this week we visited with John Diluna, the owner of on Halstead Avenue, who has with his small business despite a difficult economy.

These are stories of struggle as well. Last year  at Bakery & Patisserie, which opened at 247 Halstead Ave. in April 2010. One year later, , the business was already closed.

As we continue to focus on these types of stories, we are always happy to hear from you. If you want to share your story with us always feel free to reach me at zacho@patch.com.