After gaining national attention on Fox’s “LEGO Masters,” Milwaukee-native Nealita Nelson is using her platform to encourage creativity and community among builders of all ages.
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Jonathan Aguilar is a photojournalist as well as a Report for America corps member and Catchlight Local fellow. Before coming to Milwaukee, he spent two years as a photographer at one of America’s oldest daily newspapers, The Blade, in Toledo, Ohio. Aguilar grew up in the Chicago suburbs. He earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from DePaul University and his master’s degree from the Medill School of Journalism.
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Gun violence survivors share ideas for change during Milwaukee Peace Week event
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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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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Paletas, paint and pride: New South Side mural celebrates community and summer sunsets
A new 55-foot-wide mural by Luna Creative Collaborations is coming to life on the outside of Paleteria Yayo, 1727 W. Lincoln Ave.
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Peeling back barriers: Milwaukee fruit artist brings a fresh approach to healthy eating
Imani Raiyne, founder of Kreative Fruitz, uses her art to make healthy eating more accessible and engaging across the city.
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Burnham Park food truck owners worry earlier closing time will hurt business
A new policy that cuts hours of operation for food trucks downtown and near Burnham Park starting May 9 continues to draw controversy.
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Beats & Baile brings movement, music and Milwaukee together
Beats & Baile: A Salsa Social, hosted by Latino Arts at the United Community Center, brought Milwaukee residents together for beginner-friendly and bilingual dance instructions.
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‘Out here to make the community look better’: Milwaukee residents participate in neighborhood cleanups in preparation for Earth Day
Milwaukee residents attended several different neighborhood cleanups over the weekend, picking up litter and clearing debris. Organizers say the efforts also help strengthen engagement and community pride.
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Milwaukee muralist Tia Richardson transforms communities through collaborative art
For more than two decades, Tia Richardson has helped residents transform not just walls but how they see themselves and their communities through collaborative murals.
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Turning pain into purpose: How Brenda Hines works through her grief by supporting Milwaukee families
After losing her son to gun violence, Brenda Hines founded The Donovan Hines Foundation of Exuberance Co to provide support for Milwaukee families navigating grief and loss.