The second and third of 12 parks to be reconstructed as part of the MKE Plays initiative will open this summer.
MPS teachers push back on Opportunity Schools proposal
The Milwaukee Public Schools board is mulling over a proposal by Demond Means, commissioner of the Opportunity Schools Partnership Program, that would expand community schools. MPS would run the schools, which would employ union teachers.
Prospect of America’s Black Holocaust Museum’s rebirth sparks optimism
Supporters are hopeful that the American Black Holocaust Museum, shuttered since 2008, will get a new home at the corner of North Avenue and Fourth Street.
MKEGrind owners offer teens training and mentorship
A new, expanded program is benefiting the second class of barista trainees at the Arts @ Large Walker’s Point café.
Girl Scout leader aims to teach young girls self-confidence, leadership
Lila Saavedra, 26, found her passion for service working with the Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast. She hopes to use her platform with the organization to empower young girls to become leaders in their communities.
Local organizations offer wide variety of summer camp options for children
Registration is open for camps throughout Milwaukee that can help keep youth safe, engaged and well fed throughout the summer.
Carmen, Pulaski attempt to form common identity but roadblocks remain
A partnership between a struggling traditional MPS high school and a high-performing MPS charter school is progressing but questions remain about whether the arrangement will benefit all students.
African-American households face higher energy burden, report finds
A recent national report named Milwaukee as a leading city in energy burdens faced by African-American households. Local energy assistance and weatherization programs seek to lessen this burden.
Two years after his death Dontre Hamilton’s family calls for better policing
Members of Dontre Hamilton’s family say they have forgiven the police officer who shot and killed him in 2014 in Red Arrow Park.
NYU sociologist, community leaders grapple with city’s violence
New York University Professor Patrick Sharkey told an audience of local leaders that police should focus on trouble spots when needed, but spend the bulk of their time building trust and relationships in the community.
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