A volunteer at the Riverside Urban Ecology Center when she was in high school, Glenna Holstein now manages the Menomonee Valley branch.
Rev-Up MKE aims to revitalize Near West Side through entrepreneurship
The owner of an organic bakery won a cash prize and mentorship opportunities as the first-place winner in the recent Rev-Up MKE competition sponsored by Near West Side Partners.
Black Women’s Empowerment March honors Vel R. Phillips
The second annual Black Women’s Empowerment March honored Vel Phillips, while highlighting the role of black women as the “backbone of society.”
North Division, Zablocki chosen to participate in community schools partnership
North Division High School and Clement J. Zablocki Elementary School are the newest of 10 MPS “community schools,” where teachers, students, families and community partners collectively create programs that address students’ needs.
MFD defends signs warning firefighters of hazards in vacant buildings
The Milwaukee Fire Department defended its practice of placing warning signs on abandoned homes and vacant buildings, stating that it is important for firefighter safety, while Ald. Robert Bauman expressed concern that they will attract criminal activity.
‘Dear White People’ actor Jeremy Tardy returns to first theatre home
Jeremy Tardy, an actor in the Netflix show “Dear White People” and an alumnus of the First Stage theater program said First Stage offered him an escape from the rough realities of his childhood in Milwaukee.
Panel grapples with gentrification and low-income minorities
Development experts discussed ideas that would allow central city residents of historically disinvested communities to share in improvements, rather than be displaced.
Circles of Support targets North Siders returning from prison
The Milwaukee Reentry Council’s goal is to reduce the number of re-offenders by 50 percent in the next five years by providing emotional support and resources after they return to society.
Benedict Center calls human trafficking ‘public health’ issue
During the Benedict Center’s recent Women and Justice Conference, panelists posited that human trafficking is a public health issue, since it affects not only individuals but communities.
Wisconsin Black Historical Society celebrates 30th anniversary
The Wisconsin Black Historical Society and Museum held an open house last weekend to celebrate 30 years of serving the Milwaukee area by offering lessons on Milwaukee history and highlighting black culture.
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