To help reduce drunk driving and encourage safer celebrations this Independence Day, Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm is providing free Uber rides, worth up to $25,
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What you need to know about Milwaukee’s Juneteenth Day on Thursday
Milwaukeeans will gather Thursday to celebrate Juneteenth Day, and this year features a slight twist on the festivities.
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Photo gallery: Community members document the environment of Lindsay Heights
Participants plan to display photos at the Lindsay Heights Legacy Days event from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 1 on North Avenue between 14th and 18th streets.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Bronzeville
Plans for African American Art and Culture Museum gain momentum
The Bronzeville Center for the Arts announced Monday plans to begin demolition of the former Department of Natural Resources building at 2312 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, marking a step toward the creation of Milwaukee’s future African American Art and Culture Museum.
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Nearby Nature Milwaukee temporarily suspends operations
Nearby Nature Milwaukee, which has worked since 2017 to reconnect Black people to nature by offering nature education classes and introducing residents to new outdoor experiences, has temporarily suspended operations.
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Milwaukee jazz icon Manty Ellis gets national recognition
After being a Milwaukee music legend for years, Manty Ellis has been recognized by the Jazz Foundation of America for his contributions.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, Health and Wellness
Nutrition program teaches seniors how to eat well on a budget
The Hunger Task Force’s nutrition education program teaches Milwaukee County seniors how to eat healthy on a budget.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Criminal justice
‘Everybody is impacted by this’: UWM hosts traveling exhibit about mass incarceration
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is hosting an exhibit traveling through the country depicting both the scale and toll of mass incarceration.
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Passion and purpose drive Brian Litzsey as he leads Milwaukee Recreation
Brian Litzsey, 53, serves as the senior director for Milwaukee Recreation, a department of Milwaukee Public Schools, where he oversees a $37 million budget.
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COA ends contracts with MKE REC, leaving some after-school and summer programs in limbo
COA Youth and Family Centers has ended a 30-year partnership with Milwaukee Recreation that provided after-school programs, summer programming, access to overnight camps and family events through Community Learning Centers.