A group of women who lived through violence highlighted a panel discussion aimed at peace at Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of May 22
Buy affordable plants; discuss homeownership; celebrate Malcolm X with a wellness day; and more.
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Post From Community: 🎵John Lennon’s music: ☮️Peace Through Music this Sunday
The music of John Lennon comes to life with many of Milwaukee’s finest musical acts taking part to help raise awareness for life-saving gun laws.
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Post From Community: Learn about transit funding options May 26
Join the Sierra Club Great Waters on May 26 for a free program looking at options for fixing public transit with regional transit authorities.
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SDC board members clash over rules after failed emergency meeting
Five members of the Social Development Commission are raising concerns about the anti-poverty agency’s governance procedures.
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Ground breaks on student-designed meditation garden at Granville Lutheran School
Students designed, budgeted and pitched designs for a meditation garden in front of Granville Lutheran School, 8242 N. Granville Road. The garden should be finished by late June.
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A new gun violence initiative in Milwaukee hopes to train the next generation of anti-violence leaders
The training program is opening eyes about how people think about street codes, revenge and gun violence.
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Residents seek more information on Midtown Center development as data center concerns continue
Community members who live near Midtown Center continue to ask questions about a development proposal that would include up to 19,000 square feet of space for a data processing facility.
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Post From Community: “The Gravedigger” digs deep for youth mental health in Milwaukee
Former Green Bay Packers defensive tackle Gilbert Brown, affectionately known by fans as “The Gravedigger,” is bringing his larger-than-life presence to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) on May 22.
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Here’s how Milwaukee’s sewer system functions, and why we flooded in August and April
City officials say the sewer system didn’t fail but is limited in how much water it can handle.