Ken and Joyce McGhee were brought together by the Milwaukee Open Housing marches, during which they experienced tear gas and violence by angry white mobs.
Local nonprofits focus on how to make use of 85 acres of empty land on city’s waterfront
Harbor District Inc. searches for ways to protect the waterfront’s habitat and utilize vacant land.
On the Block: Sense of community
Christine James, 37, talks about raising her children on Vilet Street in the Martin Drive neighborhood.
Milwaukee youth use art to cope with stress
TRUE Skool interns showcased their final projects after a seven-week program that included using the arts to cope with stress.
How to keep kids busy this fall
Milwaukee Public Schools’ recreation department provides low-cost classes and activities that cover a range of interests and are guaranteed to keep children busy.
South Side residents work to complete mural on supermarket wall
Historic Mitchell Street, Clarke Square and Muskego Way residents illustrate what their community means to them with the help of muralists Tia Richardson and Jeanette Martín.
Organizers pleased with city’s newest concert series in Mitchell Park
The Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative and Milwaukee County Parks partnered to create Milwaukee’s newest concert series — Music in Mitchell Park.
City takes stance against panhandling with “Keep the Change” initiative
A city of Milwaukee initiative encourages people to donate to local aid organizations rather than give money to panhandlers.
Milwaukee employs new methods to combat food deserts
Milwaukee County has adopted the SEED initiative, which employs mobile markets, community gardens and food preservation to address the issues of hunger and urban food deserts.
Jazz in the Hood moves to new Bronzeville location
At the 4th annual Jazz in the Hood, Milwaukee residents celebrated music and art, and raised awareness about bone marrow donations.
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