Nassar Majeed’s family has owned a home in Milwaukee for 62 years. Recently the city razed two nearby houses, located on the corner of Clark and North 6th Streets.
On the Block with Larry Thomas
Larry Thomas works in demolition. He recently helped tear down two abandoned houses at the corner of N. 6th and Clarke Streets.
On the Block with Ben Hibler
On May 9, the city of Milwaukee razed two abandoned houses next door to the home of Ben Hibler, 2165 N. 6th St. Hibler and his granddaughter, Brianna Kazee, watched while the houses came down. He said he’s seen other houses in the area come down recently.
New reading room gives recovering addicts a place to relax with kids
Mothers and children at Meta House, a drug and alcohol treatment facility, received a new library full of children’s books from participants in the Future Milwaukee leadership program.
New shelter offers women a chance to leave life on the streets
Clare Community has opened a home for prostitutes and victims of sex trafficking while they transition to a new life.
Community members march across bridge to stop violence
Community organizations have begun a campaign to stop the violence in the city of Milwaukee. Saturday’s walk across the James E. Groppi Unity Bridge kicked off the yearlong campaign.
Walk with a Doc in Washington Park paves path to better health
Walkers met in Washington Park Saturday to enjoy a brisk walk with Dr. Jess Kuester, who explained the importance of calcium and vitamin D and answered their health questions.
MANDI finalist helps make neighborhood a community
Activist Jan Christensen says building a community is a long-term project. She is the community organizer in the Riverwest neighborhood.
Renters move in to vacant properties through ‘Rent to Own Homes’ project
Nearly a dozen renters have moved into foreclosed homes that are part of the Rent to Own Homes program in the Layton Boulevard West neighborhood. The project is a finalist for a MANDI.
Gospel singers raise their voices to help build new health clinic
Lovers of gospel music and those who always have wanted to experience it will come together at a “Gospel Jubilee” to raise money for a new Lisbon Avenue Community Health Center.