Thirteen Metcalfe Park and Walnut Hill residents, ages 10 to 13, learned how to garden, hold down a job and make new friends while getting paid to work this summer.
Special Report: Housing First drastically reduces number of homeless, but many fall through the cracks
The number of homeless individuals in Milwaukee has dropped by 600 since the Housing First Initiative began in 2015, though more than 900 people remain homeless and some struggle to access supportive services and find housing.
Sherman Park housing program off to rocky start
A City of Milwaukee foreclosure renovation program that launched to heavy criticism from residents at the beginning of the year has encountered roadblocks that have slowed progress and cast doubt on its potential for success.
Puerto Rican Little League team visits Milwaukee in cultural exchange
The Journey House Felix Mantilla Little League team recently welcomed a youth baseball team from Isabela, Puerto Rico, the birthplace of the Milwaukee Braves star.
Daniels-Mardak Boys & Girls Club to close in a week
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee announced the closure of its Daniels-Mardak location, and some parents are worried about finding a new safe place for their children to spend time.
Teens find work at City on a Hill Summer Youth Employment Program
City on a Hill connects students to summer work opportunities and provides lifelong skills.
Retired organizer reflects on career of ‘stitching’ people together
Recently retired community organizer Talibah Mateen-Hooper devoted herself to building community block-by-block for two decades.
Treasure Walk introduces teens to ‘hidden gems’ in Lindsay Heights
Neu-Life Community Development organized a tour for teens of “hidden gems” in Lindsay Heights, including Alice’s Garden, Walnut Way Conservation Corp. and neighborhood businesses.
A year after Smith shooting in Sherman Park, family hosts ‘Back to School Bash’
On the one-year anniversary of the shooting of Sylville Smith, his family hosted a “Back to School Bash.” The event provided an outlet for community members to celebrate Smith’s life and get students excited to go back to school.
New teen center at Sherman Park Boys & Girls Club offers welcoming, safe space
The renovated teen center at Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club provides a computer lab, theater performance area, game area and a place to study.
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