Arts @ Large’s student-led coffee shop on the South Side is designed to provide business skills to young aspiring baristas and entrepreneurs.
Home care workers, community leaders hold candlelight vigil at MCFI
Workers demanded an hourly wage increase, training compensation and increased job benefits for those working in MCFI’s New Health Services program.
Common Ground mounts campaign to oppose public funding for Bucks arena
Common Ground is encouraging residents to urge their city, county and state representatives to vote against public funding for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Clean Slate Milwaukee seeks to provide convicts promise for the future
The Milwaukee Promise Zone Initiative held the first of a series of neighborhood summits in Milwaukee’s central city, providing resources meant to give residents a second chance.
Developer scales back plans for Garfield School in Bronzeville
A plan to turn the former Garfield Avenue school into 60 apartments along with cultural and commercial space has been downsized because construction estimates for the school came in at double the expected cost.
High school seniors commit to higher education at college signing day
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee acknowledged the accomplishments of area high school seniors at the second annual college signing day.
Corporate, education leaders hope to revitalize city’s near west side
A three-year, $1 million initiative is intended to promote assets and reduce crime on the near west side.
Getting to suburban jobs remains a challenge for city workers
Budget and service cutbacks mean there is little help in sight for city residents hoping to access jobs in outlying areas by bus.
City entrepreneurs raise capital through microloan initiative
Kiva Zip, an online nonprofit program, provides Milwaukee’s small business owners with a way to acquire zero-interest loans through a vast network of lenders.
COA scholarship provides path to driver’s license for hundreds of local teens
A decade-old program provides free driver’s education for Milwaukee teenagers who hold a 2.3 grade point average, participate in community service and attend an after-school program.
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