Eighth graders at Bruce Guadalupe Community School are working with Milwaukee Repertory Theater educators to explore the literary classic, “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
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Posted inClarke Square, Community, Economic Development, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square
Bilingual entrepreneurs compete for $3,000 grants
The Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute has trained hundreds of prospective business owners since it was founded in 2006. After completing the training program, 10 entrepreneurs recently competed for $3,000 grants to start or expand their businesses.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, News, Northwest, Thurston Woods
Gilda’s Club takes cancer support to the neighborhoods
The cancer support organization Gilda’s Club lost its Shorewood building in a flood 1-1/2 years ago, so the group decided to take its services into the neighborhoods. The club is confident that “if you build it, they will come.”
Posted inCarousel, Community, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Special Report
Special Report: Latino English language learners outperform non-ELL peers
A study focusing on seven south side MPS elementary and middle schools conducted by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service shows that Spanish-speaking students who have been in ELL classes outperform their non-ELL peers in reading and math.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Hard-working teachers help Greenfield students excel
A rigorous curriculum and high standards that ELL teachers set for their students pay off for Greenfield students.
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Young people draw inspiration from local artists
Young artists from COA Riverwest Center recently displayed their work at the center gallery at 631 E. Center St.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, News, North
Teens speak out at Martin Luther King Day event
More than 200 city residents observed the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday by attending the Kujichagulia Luthern Center’s annual event, held this year at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Following two workshop sessions presented by area educators, teens from the youth organizations Urban Underground and Pathfinders discussed some of their challenges with adult attendees during a “Youth Speakout.”
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, South, Walker Square
Centro Legal attorney serves the Milwaukee community
Jason Mishelow, senior attorney and CFO of Centro Legal, provides low-cost legal help to families who cannot afford high legal fees. Centro Legal specializes in family law cases, domestic violence issues and misdemeanor criminal offenses.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Community, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
Running Rebels sponsors logo contest for anti-violence campaign
The Running Rebels youth organization is taking entries for a logo contest until Jan. 31. Youths ages 10-19 are eligible to submit entries.
Posted inClarke Square, Community, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square
State budget cuts lengthen commute times for south siders
Statewide cuts to public transportation and other budget concerns have led to the elimination of Route 18, which serves the Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods. Reductions in bus service across the city will begin Jan. 29.