The multi-million dollar St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care brings state-of-the-art facilities to Park West and surrounding communities.
Molly Rippinger
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Mobile greenhouse helps students embrace agriculture, entrepreneurship
Teachers, parents and students at Milwaukee Environmental Sciences celebrated the debut of a mobile greenhouse, which was made possible through an Arts @ Large initiative with various community partners.
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City entrepreneurs raise capital through microloan initiative
Kiva Zip, an online nonprofit program, provides Milwaukee’s small business owners with a way to acquire zero-interest loans through a vast network of lenders.
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New VA community center combats veteran homelessness
The new VA Community Resource and Referral Center, housed in a restored historic building on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, provides resources to veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, News
Chocolate maker, other artisans carve out community in Washington Park
During the past decade, artisans have helped establish a creative community along Lisbon Avenue in Washington Park.
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Favorite of 2014: New restaurant fuels optimism in SOHI District
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service covered a wide range of stories focused on central city neighborhoods during 2014. NNS reporter Molly Rippinger explains why the story republished here is the favorite of those she wrote this year.
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Soup kitchen makeover helps ‘Mother Scott’ continue to feed the hungry
A local business celebrating its 85th anniversary outfitted the kitchen at the Scott Christian Youth Center with new equipment after the center won a competition with other local charities.
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New St. Ann Center expected to jump start development on North Side
North Side residents will soon benefit from St. Ann Center’s intergenerational approach to health and education services for adults and children.
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Fathers find support at annual summit
Fathers from across the city gathered at the ninth annual Fatherhood Summit.
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Headlights illuminate Running Rebels football practice field in Johnsons Park
Parents and coaches shine car headlights in Johnsons Park so that the Running Rebels football team can practice.