High school sweethearts recall open housing struggle

June 15, 2017 by Rebecca Carballo Leave a Comment

Ken and Joyce McGhee were brought together by the Milwaukee Open Housing marches, during which they experienced tear gas and violence by angry white mobs.

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Local nonprofits focus on how to make use of 85 acres of empty land on city’s waterfront

August 24, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo 2 Comments

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Harbor District Inc. searches for ways to protect the waterfront’s habitat and utilize vacant land.

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On the Block: Sense of community

August 23, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo Leave a Comment

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Christine James, 37, talks about raising her children on Vilet Street in the Martin Drive neighborhood.

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Milwaukee youth use art to cope with stress

August 19, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo 2 Comments

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TRUE Skool interns showcased their final projects after a seven-week program that included using the arts to cope with stress.

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How to keep kids busy this fall

August 17, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo Leave a Comment

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Milwaukee Public Schools’ recreation department provides low-cost classes and activities that cover a range of interests and are guaranteed to keep children busy.

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South Side residents work to complete mural on supermarket wall

August 12, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo 3 Comments

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Historic Mitchell Street, Clarke Square and Muskego Way residents illustrate what their community means to them with the help of muralists Tia Richardson and Jeanette Martín.

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Organizers pleased with city’s newest concert series in Mitchell Park

August 2, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo Leave a Comment

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The Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative and Milwaukee County Parks partnered to create Milwaukee’s newest concert series — Music in Mitchell Park.

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City takes stance against panhandling with “Keep the Change” initiative

July 29, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo 1 Comment

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A city of Milwaukee initiative encourages people to donate to local aid organizations rather than give money to panhandlers.

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Milwaukee employs new methods to combat food deserts

July 13, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo 1 Comment

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Milwaukee County has adopted the SEED initiative, which employs mobile markets, community gardens and food preservation to address the issues of hunger and urban food deserts.

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