Residents of Bronzeville and Walker Square are pleased to see the bike-sharing service in their neighborhoods, but some parents are asking for child-friendly options.
MPS expands community schools as part of reform efforts
Soon after Milwaukee Public Schools announced that it would not partner with the Opportunity Schools Partnership Program to restructure a failing school, the district made known that it would add to its roster of community schools, a reform model that has seen success nationwide.
‘I Am 53206’ young people march for equality
Members of a MICAH youth organizing group are working to address racial and economic disparities for young people living in the 53206 ZIP code.
Community celebrates official opening of newly renovated Johnsons Park
Renovation of Johnsons Park resulted from a private-public partnership that included Milwaukee County, Center for Resilient Cities, the Rotary Club of Milwaukee, LISC-Milwaukee, and Johnsons Park Neighborhood Association.
Fathers pledge to help reduce violence in city
A recent rally focused on mobilizing fathers to reduce the city’s escalating violence.
On the Block: ‘Don’t put off until tomorrow’
Bonnie Drew, 67, talks about not waiting to do the things you want, because you never know how long you have.
Juneteenth Day Festival honors history while celebrating the present
Sunday’s heat didn’t stop thousands of people from coming out for Milwaukee’s 45th annual Juneteenth Day Festival, a rich tradition honoring the day the last slaves were freed in 1865 and celebrating in the company of friends old and new.
On the Block: Safety First
Auilda Torres, 46, says the biggest challenge that she faces this summer is balancing the safety of her daughter and grandson with their need to play outside.
Two North Division students compete for ‘fan favorite’ in national app competition
Two North Division High School students developed an app to help children battle serious diseases with words of encouragement.
Milwaukee Habitat serves 1000th family
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity welcomed its 1,000th family served in the Greater Milwaukee area into their new home during a ceremony on Friday, June 17th, in the Washington Park neighborhood. For the past 32 years, Milwaukee Habitat has carried out their vision of building a world where everyone has a decent place to live through […]
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