Venice Williams used some of her family’s favorite recipes as a guest chef at the Tandem restaurant, across the street from Alice’s Garden.
Andrea Waxman
Posted inCommunity, News
City program funds beautification projects to build social connections
The city’s Community Improvement Project grew out of a partnership with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation in a limited number of neighborhoods. It now has expanded into a citywide matching grant program with many partners.
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Body & Soul Healing Arts Center closes; ministry to return to original home
Community leader Venice Williams envisions a revitalized community center after extensive renovations at Kujichagulia Lutheran Center on Capitol Drive.
Posted inCommunity, Education, News
MATC pilots initiative to help students from 53206 earn degrees
A new MATC program, Commit to Complete, is intended to serve students who live or work in the 53206 ZIP code, and who started college but were unable to finish.
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Favorite of 2017: Open housing marches placed spotlight on racial discrimination, segregation
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service reporters covered a wide range of stories in 2017. NNS reporter Andrea Waxman explains why this story, originally published on June 12, is her favorite among those she wrote this year.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, News
Developer buys Reader’s Choice building to house nonprofits
Nonprofit real estate developer CUPED Corp. has purchased the property that formerly housed the Reader’s Choice bookstore and plans to redevelop the building for Jazale’s Art Studio and Grateful Girls.
Posted inEconomic Development, News
LISC partners with nonprofits, business groups to grow commercial corridors
“Ramp Up” is a new initiative that aims to fuel entrepreneurship and revitalize three commercial districts in distressed neighborhoods near downtown.
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Fondy Farmers Market celebrates 100 years and new park
The Fondy Food Center hosted a centennial celebration and official park opening at the Fondy Farmers Market on Saturday.
Posted inEconomic Development, News
New African American Chamber of Commerce leaders build for the future
Under new leadership, the AACCW is focusing on helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses and expand their access to capital.
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‘Young Cats’ earn money, gain skills in summer jobs program
Thirteen Metcalfe Park and Walnut Hill residents, ages 10 to 13, learned how to garden, hold down a job and make new friends while getting paid to work this summer.