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Construction professionals use their skills to help feed the hungry

December 11, 2018 by Jim McGowan Leave a Comment

Food-themed structures made from canned goods filled the City Hall Rotunda in a charity event.

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photos

Clouds can’t keep Milwaukee eclipse viewers indoors

August 21, 2017 by Jim McGowan Leave a Comment

Milwaukeeans’ eyes turned skyward — with proper protection, of course — to see a rare solar eclipse.

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photos

‘Urban Heroes, Urban Wood’ tells story of Milwaukee’s black community

February 20, 2017 by Jim McGowan 1 Comment

A group exhibition of paintings and photographs by African-American artists depicts historic Milwaukee figures on wood from the city’s ash trees.

Filed Under: Amani, Multimedia, Photos

MANDIs celebrate ‘better future’ for Milwaukee neighborhoods

April 9, 2014 by Jim McGowan Leave a Comment

Winners of the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDIs), awarded to organizations working to improve impoverished neighborhoods, were announced at a sold-out dinner.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Neighborhoods Tagged With: Awards

Fondy online voting effort bears fruit

July 7, 2012 by Jim McGowan Leave a Comment

Fondy Food Center supporters won the organization an orchard valued at $5,000 in a national contest.

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

Students show knowledge of African American history

March 28, 2012 by Jim McGowan Leave a Comment

The 4th annual Black Knowledge Bowl (BKB4) will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 30 at Manpower Group, 100 N. Manpower Place. The event is an academic challenge that allows high school-aged students to demonstrate their knowledge of African American history, compete for team prizes, engage in cultural enrichment activities and […]

Filed Under: News Lead

Neighborhood development awards on tap

March 24, 2012 by Jim McGowan Leave a Comment

The Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) will be presented at an event beginning at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 28 at the Pfister Hotel, 424 E. Wisconsin Ave. The MANDI awards are sponsored by LISC Milwaukee. For more information, email Dawn Hutchison-Weiss, LISC Milwaukee communications director, or call her at (414) 273-1815 x25.

Filed Under: News Lead

Information for prospective home buyers

March 22, 2012 by Jim McGowan Leave a Comment

A representative from Seaway Bank and Trust Company will answer questions and provide basic information about mortgage borrowing and home buying at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at River of Life AME Church, 4260 N. Teutonia Ave. Topics will include how to get prequalified for a home, how to improve your credit score, the importance of […]

Filed Under: Lindsay Heights, News Lead

Artists to perform South American folk music

February 20, 2012 by Jim McGowan Leave a Comment

Arpa y Bandolas, a six-piece folklore band that plays the “llanera” music of western Venezuela and eastern Colombia, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 16 at Latino Arts, Inc. Auditorium & Gallery, 1028 S. 9th Street. The organization also will offer student performances at 10:30 a.m. March 15 and 16. Visit latinoartsinc.org for tickets […]

Filed Under: News Lead

Health fair planned at North Division HS

February 7, 2012 by Jim McGowan Leave a Comment

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee will host a resource fair to promote health by increasing awareness and access to community wellness resources from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St. A basketball tournament, sponsored by Milwaukee Recreation Division, will take place in […]

Filed Under: Lindsay Heights, News Lead

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