Featuring Hmong and Somali dancing and history presentations, a recent Washington Park gathering showcased the neighborhood’s diverse cultures.
Rick Brown
Posted inEconomic Development, News
New loan fund to provide growth capital for black entrepreneurs
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and African American Chamber of Commerce will soon kick off a new revolving loan fund to help provide capital to small businesses and boost black entrepreneurship.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, News
Subzero temperatures leave hungry people out in the cold
As Milwaukee endured its coldest weather in nearly 20 years, some local food pantries and meal programs were forced to temporarily close, leaving some low-income residents without access to food.
Posted inNews, Special Report
Special Report: Mounting fines for minor infractions hit low-income drivers hardest
Unpaid traffic tickets are leading to a growing number of driver’s license suspensions for impoverished, minority Milwaukeeans.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, News
Planned facilities, jobs headline Lindsay Heights community briefing
Walnut Way and St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care plan to build new facilities to fuel development and job growth in Lindsay Heights.
Posted inEducation, News
Federal grant to Next Door to prompt ‘dramatic change’ in Head Start
Having won a $6.9 million federal grant to become the second-largest Head Start provider in Milwaukee, Next Door has acquired a new facility in Capitol Heights and is unveiling a new home-based Head Start model.
Posted inCommunity, News
Walnut Way vows to rebuild after fire
Walnut Way Conservation Corp. is recovering after suffering a major fire at its headquarters on the eve of its 2013 Harvest Day event.
Posted inNews, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
District 3 police, residents bond on the ball diamond
Next Door Foundation organized a softball game to strengthen relations between District 3 police and residents.