Jim McGowan

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The next meeting of the Clarke Square Public Safety Committee will be from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 at M&I Bank, 2701 W. National Ave. The committee meets on the second Wednesday of every month to discuss safety issues in the neighborhood. Community members are encouraged to participate. For more information or to join the […]

Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency will discuss the effects of poor air quality, environmental justice and the agency’s role in cleaning up local polluters at a forum sponsored by the Cleaner Valley Coalition at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1236 S. Layton Blvd. The forum, open to the public, will focus […]

Finalists for the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation will be announced at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 by officials of the Milwaukee Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC). The announcement will be part of an event held at Kochanski’s Concertina Bar, 1920 S. 37th St., Milwaukee. The MANDI awards, sponsored by LISC, recognize people and […]

The 10th annual Community Development Summit, “Food for Thought: New Recipes for Job Growth,” will focus on the regional food economy and its opportunities for economic growth and job creation. The event is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St. The event is […]

The status of the proposed Wellness Commons will be discussed as part of a report to Lindsay Heights residents from 5-7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St. Twice a year, “Report to Community” (R2C) events bring together people for a discussion on what has been accomplished in the […]

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors will unveil the area’s “quality of life” plan at the group’s annual gathering, set for 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3 at the St. Joseph Center, 1501 S. Layton Blvd. The plan, nine months in the making, has involved more than 250 neighbors and partners and will set the stage for the […]