“Ramp Up” is a new initiative that aims to fuel entrepreneurship and revitalize three commercial districts in distressed neighborhoods near downtown.
Former MSDF inmates tell stories of mistreatment, mismanagement
Individuals who spent time in the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility told of terrible conditions at the state-run detention center during an event meant to highlight the facility’s human toll.
North Side community members plead with public to drive safely
Called together by activist Andre Lee Ellis, community leaders gathered at the intersection of 12th and Concordia streets Wednesday in response to the death of Joseph N. Blunt, 16, who was thrown from the hood of a moving vehicle at the same intersection the day before, to make a plea to the public to drive with care.
Proposed city legislation would place restrictions on roadside memorials
Some community members strongly oppose a policy change put forth by Ald. Chevy Johnson that would limit how long roadside memorials can stand and what times of day people can visit them. Others hope the city adopts the change.
Community members embrace new Mitchell Street library branch
The Mitchell Street Branch Library opened Saturday to large crowds. Hundreds of visitors checked out books, used computers and participated in art and music projects to celebrate the new branch on Historic Mitchell Street.
Central city residents concerned about proposed fire station closures
Residents of the near South and West Sides are concerned that the closing of fire stations 28 and 31 will negatively impact quality of life in the areas and result in delayed response times.
New children’s book highlights positive images of girls of color
Less than a year after the release of “I am a Boy of Color,” Deanna Singh has collaborated with artist Rozalia Hernandez-Singh on a volume that affirms black and brown girls.
Black elected leaders canvass Amani to learn neighborhood concerns
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, State Sen. LaTonya Johnson and State Rep. David Crowley, along with other black leaders, led a community engagement canvass in the Amani neighborhood on the North Side.
Art Walk along Hank Aaron trail focuses on Open Housing marches of 1967-68
An Art Walk on the Hank Aaron State Trail gave attendees the opportunity to learn more about Milwaukee’s civil rights history and the Menomonee River Valley.
Historic King Drive neighbors voice ideas, concerns about development at city open house
Despite expressing some disappointment with the projected Milwaukee Streetcar route, residents, business owners and workers in the Historic King Drive area were eager to discuss development ideas with city planners and developers at a recent community meeting.
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