Adams Garden Park expected to open by summer

November 16, 2018 by Andrea Waxman 3 Comments

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The new development in Lindsay Heights will be home to several environmental organizations.

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Legislators hope to build on momentum created by results of marijuana referendums

November 15, 2018 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

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Several state leaders are urging voters to continue pushing for legalization of marijuana and also calling for bipartisan support for changes in the state law.

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Coaches shift ‘locker room talk’ to promote healthy relationships, respect among student athletes

November 14, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic Leave a Comment

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The City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention is piloting a program that trains local coaches to talk to their teams about respect, integrity and non-violence in an effort to prevent sexual assault.

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New eviction prevention coalition encourages investment in housing stability

November 13, 2018 by Analise Pruni and Allison Dikanovic 1 Comment

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A group of more than 30 stakeholders involved in preventing evictions in Milwaukee worked together for the first time to figure out how to improve systems and services for those at risk of losing their homes.

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MCC YouthBuild trainee learns construction skills, sets sights on college

November 12, 2018 by Sarah Lipo 1 Comment

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In the last year, Jotshua Vega Marcon learned to build a house as a trainee at MCC YouthBuild, while earning scholarship funds for college.

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First tenants slated to move in to St. Anthony Apartments for homeless

November 9, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 5 Comments

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After sitting vacant nine years, St. Anthony Hospital was acquired by Heartland Alliance. Together with the Capuchin Franciscans they turned it into apartments for the homeless.

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Midnight League encourages young men to learn valuable life skills

November 8, 2018 by Max Nawara Leave a Comment

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The Midnight Basketball League, held on Tuesday and Thursday on the North Side and Wednesday and Saturday on the South Side, offers services to young men, such as job training and mentorship, and encourages positive relations between the police and Milwaukee community.

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Pop-Up MKE on North Avenue gives birth to collective for black, brown entrepreneurs

November 7, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 2 Comments

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After opening a pop-up shop in Harambee through Pop-Up MKE, four black women business owners have obtained a month-to-month lease for the space and created a collective where black and brown entrepreneurs can collaborate.

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Community Voices: Why I will vote ON election day

November 6, 2018 by Venice R. Williams 1 Comment

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Venice Williams, director of Alice’s Garden and a lay minister, teacher, healer and facilitator, explains why she chose to vote today, on Election Day.

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House of Peace mural untouched for 25 years until recent revitalization

November 3, 2018 by Sarah Lipo 2 Comments

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George Gist, a longtime artist, came back to Milwaukee to refurbish his 25-year-old mural with former mentee Brad Bernard. They worked for more than two weeks to restore the mural at the House of Peace.

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Adams Garden Park expected to open by summer

Legislators hope to build on momentum created by results of marijuana referendums

Coaches shift ‘locker room talk’ to promote healthy relationships, respect among student athletes

New eviction prevention coalition encourages investment in housing stability

MCC YouthBuild trainee learns construction skills, sets sights on college

First tenants slated to move in to St. Anthony Apartments for homeless

Midnight League encourages young men to learn valuable life skills

Pop-Up MKE on North Avenue gives birth to collective for black, brown entrepreneurs

Community Voices: Why I will vote ON election day

House of Peace mural untouched for 25 years until recent revitalization

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