Milwaukee Public Theatre’s Bembé Drum and Dance hosted a show called Journey the Atlantic, which bridged cultures from the North and South sides of Milwaukee.
Crystal McClain works to improve life for at-risk youth in 53206
Inspired by an aunt who was known for caring for children in the 53206 neighborhood, Crystal McClain provides group and transitional housing through Revive Youth & Family Services, which teaches at-risk young people to live independently.
County parks committee seeks to reverse decision to bar winter market from Domes
Amid conflicting explanations about why the Milwaukee County parks department decided to cancel the Winter Farmers Market at the Mitchell Park Domes annex next season, the parks committee called for the county administration to negotiate a new lease to retain the market.
‘Dr. Carter’ recognized with honorary street sign at 24th and Burleigh
Prominent community member and druggist “Doctor” Lester Carter received an honorary street sign outside of his 50-year-old drug store.
Activists honor past, imagine future at March on Milwaukee 50th finale
Local activists gathered this weekend for an intergenerational conversation and bus tour at the former site of St. Boniface Church. The event marked an end to nine months of events honoring the 50th anniversary of Milwaukee’s fair housing marches.
As opioid death toll rises, task force releases plan to combat epidemic
A preliminary plan to reduce the number of drug overdose deaths has been released by the City-County Opioid, Heroin, and Cocaine Task Force. The pace of drug- related deaths in Milwaukee County is similar to last year’s, which hit an all-time high.
Community members redouble effort to promote safe driving on Northwest Side
Community members gathered recently at the corner of 35th Street and Capitol Drive to promote safer driving at the intersection, which the alderman says is the most dangerous in the state of Wisconsin.
Youth share struggles ‘to give a face’ to mental illness
Seven Milwaukee youth shared their personal experiences with mental health challenges such as suicide, self-harm and bullying at a recent event intended to increase awareness and reduce stigma.
Nonprofit launches new program to build opportunities for former convicts
Community Warehouse, which supplies rebuilding materials and other discounted products at two city locations, has launched a new program to prepare formerly incarcerated individuals for work.
New Layton Clinic offers bilingual mental, behavioral, addiction treatment
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers’ new South Side clinic is its first to provide child and adolescent day treatment.
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