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‘Brides’ take to streets to protest domestic violence

September 19, 2011 by Marissa Evans

‘Brides’ take to streets to protest domestic violence

Milwaukee County Supervisor Peggy West joined dozens of women dressed in wedding gowns for the annual Brides Walk Against Domestic Violence sponsored by UMOS Latina Resource Center.

Filed Under: Community, Neighborhoods, News

Long-awaited Longfellow addition breaks ground as community celebrates

September 19, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

Long-awaited Longfellow addition breaks ground as community celebrates

The facilities at Longfellow School and Journey House have long been overcrowded and distressed, but that will soon change. Construction has begun on the Journey House Center for Youth and Family Athletics. The new addition will serve both institutions by providing a new cafeteria, kitchen, gym, computer labs and classrooms.

Filed Under: Clarke Square, Economic Development, Education, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, News, South

Cyclists wheel into Mitchell Park and spur bike lanes for Clarke Square

September 19, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

Cyclists wheel into Mitchell Park and spur bike lanes for Clarke Square

Mitchell Park will be the focal point of Clarke Square on Saturday, Oct. 1, as “Cross the Domes,” a 300-person cyclocross race, and “Clarke Square Moving,” a community fundraising event, take place.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Clarke Square, Economic Development, Health and Wellness, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, South

Washington Park marches for end to gun violence

September 12, 2011 by Marissa Evans Leave a Comment

Washington Park marches for end to gun violence

About 50 people marched through the Washington Park community recently at the seventh Annual Put the Guns Down Festival, sponsored by the League of Young Voters Education Fund.

Filed Under: Community, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West

UNCOM Walk for Wellness promotes healthy eating, active living

September 12, 2011 by Andrea Waxman

UNCOM Walk for Wellness promotes healthy eating, active living

About 650 people attended the fourth annual UNCOM Walk for Wellness held at Kosciuszko Park on Milwaukee’s South Side.

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South

Special Report: Communities aren’t ‘food deserts,’ but healthy eating eludes many

September 6, 2011 by Joshua McGowan

Special Report: Communities aren’t ‘food deserts,’ but healthy eating eludes many

A survey conducted by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service found that central city communities such as Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West are not “food deserts,” and healthy groceries are relatively affordable. That raises a simple question with a complex answer: why is obesity so prevalent in these communities?

Filed Under: Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, News, Special Report

North Division High School reopens

September 6, 2011 by Matthew Bin Han Ong

North Division High School reopens

After undergoing a reform process that began in 2009, North Division High School has big plans to provide students with a high-quality education, reversing many years of poor academic achievement.

Filed Under: Education, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

Lindsay Heights researchers ‘show’ interest in neighbors’ health

September 6, 2011 by Peggy Schulz

Lindsay Heights researchers ‘show’ interest in neighbors’ health

Community researchers are visiting selected Lindsay Heights residents during the next few weeks to survey their health status. The results will lead to steps to improve health and fitness.

Filed Under: Community, Health and Wellness, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North

Asian Fest celebrates its fifth birthday in Layton Boulevard West

September 6, 2011 by Yiting Mao

Asian Fest celebrates its fifth birthday in Layton Boulevard West

Silver City’s recent annual Asian Fest featured authentic Asian food, music and dance. Highlights included cooking demonstrations, a dance contest, basketball tournament, Chinese calligraphy and traditional acupuncture and massage.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Community, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South

Longfellow opens doors to students, keeps them open for parents

September 6, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

Longfellow opens doors to students, keeps them open for parents

While most schools encourage increased parental involvement, Longfellow lives and dies by it. Administrators know it’s the key to their success.

Filed Under: Clarke Square, Education, Neighborhoods, News, South

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