Six proposals that emerged from a December brainstorming session on the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District have been unveiled by the city. Officials hope the process will spark renewed interest in Bronzeville among developers with the capacity to launch major projects.
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City touts redevelopment prospects for Bronzeville cultural and entertainment district
Six proposals that emerged from a December brainstorming session on the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District have been unveiled by the city. Officials hope the process will spark renewed interest in Bronzeville among developers with the capacity to launch major projects.
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Renters move in to vacant properties through ‘Rent to Own Homes’ project
Nearly a dozen renters have moved into foreclosed homes that are part of the Rent to Own Homes program in the Layton Boulevard West neighborhood. The project is a finalist for a MANDI.
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Milwaukee’s poor feel the pinch of food stamp cuts
Experts and recipients say two cuts to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are making it more difficult for people to eat healthy and make ends meet.
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Free dental care available to MPS students at 46 schools
Columbia St. Mary’s “Smart Smiles” oral health program expects to provide dental exams, preventive treatments and oral care instruction to 7,000 MPS students this year.
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La Causa Charter School lays foundation for skills students will need as adults
In the past 10 years, La Causa Charter School has expanded from serving 300 to more than 800 students and now boasts several state-of-the-art learning labs.
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Mayor highlights “I Have A Dream” program in annual address
Mayor Tom Barrett recognized four sixth- and seventh-graders representing 52 middle-school students participating in the “I Have A Dream” college preparatory program in his State of the City address.
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New loan fund to provide growth capital for black entrepreneurs
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and African American Chamber of Commerce will soon kick off a new revolving loan fund to help provide capital to small businesses and boost black entrepreneurship.
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Local leaders seek signed pledges from community members to get involved
Local leaders envision the “I Pledge Milwaukee” initiative as a vehicle to help residents channel their resources and abilities to help improve the city.
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Deadline looms to enroll in health insurance or face tax
More than 100 organizations throughout the area are working to get individuals signed up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act or BadgerCare before the March 31 deadline.