That poem marks the spot of a soon-to-be familiar face in Wauwatosa. Her name is Mama Rosa, a 25-foot-tall troll overlooking the new playground. She is the first sculpture by artist Thomas Dambo ...

Her name is Mama Rosa, a 25-foot-tall troll overlooking the new playground. She is the first sculpture by artist Thomas Dambo in the state of Wisconsin. "I say that my trolls are like the protectors ...

Mama Rosa is made of old trees from Wauwatosa neighborhoods, and she is holding a bouquet of discarded light posts that Dambo found at the city’s public works building.

The new "Mama Rosa" troll sculpture in Wauwatosa has stirred up concerns from neighbors who say traffic and parking have become a headache.

In Loving Memory of Rosa “Mama Rosa” Fusca With deep sorrow and enduring love, we announce the passing of Rosa Fusca, known to many as “Mama Rosa,” who departed this life Friday, June 6, 2025, at the ...

Thomas Dambo (right) admires his newest troll, known as Mama Rosa, on May 27 a day before it's revealed to the public at Wauwatosa's Firefly Grove Park near 116th Street and Gilbert Avenue.

Mama Rosa troll in Wauwatosa; Photo by Rich Rovito The Wauwatosa Tourism Commission and the city of Wauwatosa officially unveiled Dambo’s giant troll sculpture on Wednesday.

Don't miss out on the headlines from Tasmania. Followed categories will be added to My News. Bob and Sandra Blacklow want to retire and have put Mamma Rosa’s Pizza in Burnie on the market ...

Local restaurant Mama Rosa’s Chicago Sandwich Shop was recently voted London’s “Restaurant of the Year” in an online competition hosted by CJ on the Way, a student-owned restaurant and grocery ...

When in Great Neck, pass the guacamole? A charming new Mexican restaurant is bringing margaritas and mariachi to an area that's more known for its Chinese and kosher cuisines. Mamá Rosa sits on a ...

Mama Rosa earned the 2006 Spirit of Tempe award and was named a historic legend. On Sept. 17, 2002, then-mayor Neil Giuliano recognized the day as Rosa Keeme Day, said Charlie Keeme, Mama Rosa's ...