Milwaukee neighborhoods will soon benefit from nearly a dozen new jobs through the federal AmeriCorps program.
Special Report: Streetscape alters look, feel of historic business district
Long-awaited groundbreaking at Longfellow set for Sept. 16
How the survey was conducted
FacebookTwitteremailReporters visited eight grocery stores in the south side neighborhoods of Clarke Square, Burnham Park, Layton Park and Silver City, the north side neighborhood of Lindsay Heights and one comparison store in Shorewood to gather price information for 35 healthy food items. Ultimately, 22 items were chosen because they could be directly compared across stores. […]
Clarke Square still unmarked as permit problems persist
Five decorative gateway markers, meant to introduce the city to the historic Clarke Square neighborhood, remain in a warehouse after the city of Milwaukee denied permits at three of the original planned locations. The city is continuing to work with the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative as it searches for new homes for the markers.
Nearly 1,000 backpacks donated to Longfellow students
Public Art at Mitchell Park showcases “Art and Archaelology of Me”
National Night Out brings families to Clarke Square Park
Journey House football program creates champions on and off the field
When Charles Brown, director of youth programs for Journey House, started a youth football program six years ago, he envisioned an activity that would keep youth between the ages of 6 and 14 off the streets and teach them life and character development skills. A few weeks ago, the Journey House Packers took to the practice field as the reigning division champions.