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Friday, February 22, 2019

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Former Zilber exec plans to continue working to advance social justice

January 17, 2019 by Andrea Waxman 2 Comments

Former Zilber exec plans to continue working to advance social justice
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Susan Lloyd, the Zilber Family Foundation’s former executive director, spent the last 10 years leading the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative, which invested more than $50 million in the Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, South

Beat cop initiative provides ‘sense of security’ for Clarke Square residents, business owners

January 10, 2019 by Madison Marx Leave a Comment

Beat cop initiative provides ‘sense of security’ for Clarke Square residents, business owners
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The beat cop initiative has been underway for several months in Clarke Square, and residents and business owners say they appreciate the added police presence in the neighborhood.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, South

Zilber Neighborhood Initiative draws to a close

January 7, 2019 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

Zilber Neighborhood Initiative draws to a close
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The Zilber Neighborhood Initiative, a project of the Zilber Family Foundation, recently drew to a close. The 10-year initiative worked to improve the quality of life in Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square and the Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods of Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park. The foundation is a key funder of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.

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Filed Under: Clarke Square, Layton Boulevard West, Lindsay Heights, News, Special Report

Holiday lights show cheer in neighborhoods across the city

December 25, 2018 by Adam Carr 1 Comment

Holiday lights show cheer in neighborhoods across the city
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This gallery features festively decorated homes in each of the 18 neighborhoods NNS covers.

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Filed Under: Amani, Capitol Heights, Carousel, Clarke Square, Community, Concordia, Enderis Park, Harambee, Havenwoods, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Lindsay Heights, Martin Drive, Menomonee Valley, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North, Northwest, Sherman Park, South, Thurston Woods, Walker Square, Washington Park, West

Fight continues for law to provide driver’s licenses to undocumented people

December 11, 2018 by Grace Connatser Leave a Comment

Fight continues for law to provide driver’s licenses to undocumented people
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Voces de la Frontera is advocating for state legislation that would make roads safer, keep families together by avoiding threats of deportation and improve police-community relations.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square

On the Block: Construction on Greenfield Avenue

November 21, 2018 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

On the Block: Construction on Greenfield Avenue
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Store owner Naser Asad said road construction on Greenfield has hurt his business.

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Filed Under: Clarke Square, Multimedia, On The Block

MCC YouthBuild trainee learns construction skills, sets sights on college

November 12, 2018 by Sarah Lipo 1 Comment

MCC YouthBuild trainee learns construction skills, sets sights on college
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In the last year, Jotshua Vega Marcon learned to build a house as a trainee at MCC YouthBuild, while earning scholarship funds for college.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square

ZNI spurs quality of life improvements in Clarke Square over past decade

November 5, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

ZNI spurs quality of life improvements in Clarke Square over past decade
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Since the late philanthropist Joe Zilber selected it as one of three neighborhoods where the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative would invest $50 million over 10 years, Clarke Square residents and leaders have seen positive changes.

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Filed Under: Clarke Square, Special Report Tagged With: Cesar Chavez Business Improvement District, Clarke Square, Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative, Clarke Square Park, csni, Education, Environment, Erin Frederick, Hmong American Peace Academy, housing, Ian Bautista, Journey House, Longfellow School, Marta Alamo, Michele Bria, milwaukee, Milwaukee Christian Center, Mitchell Park, Quentin Prince. economic development, Susan Lloyd, THRIVE, Tyna Rule, Youth, zilber family foundation, Zilber Neighborhood Initiative, ZNI

Youth create ‘beautiful garbage’ receptacles in Clarke Square

October 31, 2018 by Madison Marx Leave a Comment

Youth create ‘beautiful garbage’ receptacles in Clarke Square
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Safe & Sound, the Department of Public Works and youth from Journey House programming have created beautiful garbage receptacles in Clarke Square to curb littering.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, South

South Siders optimistic about new beat cop initiative

October 19, 2018 by Sarah Lipo Leave a Comment

South Siders optimistic about new beat cop initiative
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South Side community members are optimistic about a new police initiative that will increase the number of officers on foot and bicycles in Milwaukee Police District 2.

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Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, South, Walker Square

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