Make-A-Wish chapter seeks to serve more Hispanic families

August 28, 2018 by Sophie Bolich Leave a Comment

Five-year-old Ximena Contreras and her family recently returned from a trip to Walt Disney World thanks to the Wisconsin chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Family spreads small-business roots on South Side with new flower market

August 22, 2018 by Sophie Bolich 2 Comments

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Monica and Jessica Beltran bought a building that had been abandoned for more than 10 years and turned it into Gardenia, a flower shop. The business opened in April.

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Community members demand action from city officials to improve park safety

August 14, 2018 by Sophie Bolich Leave a Comment

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Community activists met in Washington Park, the site of a recent drive-by shooting, to demand action from city officials to improve safety in central-city parks.

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Black women look to ‘change our political landscape’ through voting

August 7, 2018 by Sophie Bolich 1 Comment

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Women’s March leaders and representatives of community organizations throughout Wisconsin gathered in Milwaukee to create a political agenda for black women.

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Health fair at Pete’s Fruit Market provides information on disease prevention

July 25, 2018 by Sophie Bolich Leave a Comment

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Pete’s Fruit Market’s first health fair at its Bronzeville location offered attendees resources to prevent and treat lifestyle-related diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

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On the Block: Seize the day

July 24, 2018 by Sophie Bolich Leave a Comment

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Michelle Beltran beats summer boredom by spending time outside with her children and grandchildren.

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Thousands of enthusiastic Club León fans cheer on team at Miller Park soccer match

July 16, 2018 by Sophie Bolich 1 Comment

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Club León, a professional soccer team in Mexico with a large fan base in Milwaukee, recently played a scrimmage match at Miller Park against C.F. Pachuca. Leon’s fan club, Los De Arriba Milwaukee, was there to support the team.

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Center Street residents urged to support small businesses at ‘shop small’ event

July 6, 2018 by Sophie Bolich 1 Comment

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The Center Street Business Improvement District is encouraging residents to patronize small businesses between 32nd and 60th streets.

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Bike group offers ‘fellowship and fitness’ for women of color

June 27, 2018 by Sophie Bolich Leave a Comment

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Black Girls Do Bike Milwaukee is encouraging women of color to start biking.

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Pop-Up MKE launches first round of summer businesses

June 20, 2018 by Sophie Bolich 1 Comment

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This summer, 17 businesses will cycle through locations on the North and South Sides as part of the Pop-Up MKE program, which provides grants to small-business owners.

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Make-A-Wish chapter seeks to serve more Hispanic families

Family spreads small-business roots on South Side with new flower market

Community members demand action from city officials to improve park safety

Black women look to ‘change our political landscape’ through voting

Health fair at Pete’s Fruit Market provides information on disease prevention

On the Block: Seize the day

Thousands of enthusiastic Club León fans cheer on team at Miller Park soccer match

Center Street residents urged to support small businesses at ‘shop small’ event

Bike group offers ‘fellowship and fitness’ for women of color

Pop-Up MKE launches first round of summer businesses

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