Milwaukee Succeeds, the two-year-old education reform initiative spearheaded by the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, is taking its program to the community through a series of town hall meetings.
South Side carnaval highlights diverse Latin cultures
Seventeen Latin countries showcased their unique cultures as the 2013 Latino Carnaval (parade) made its debut on the South Side.
Safe & Sound recognizes ‘selfless’ neighborhood leaders
Strapped for resources, many central city neighborhoods rely on the dedication and hard work of volunteers. Safe & Sound recently honored 69 community leaders.
Hundreds flock to the grand opening of Three Bridges Park in the Menomonee Valley
The 24-acre park, between 27th and 37th streets, is part of a $25 million revitalization project that includes the building of trails, community gardens, a venue for public art and a natural habitat for all to enjoy.
Truck Studio delivers art to kids in parks
For the 15th summer, Artists Working in Education is taking its free mobile art program, Truck Studio, to 18 parks and playgrounds in city neighborhoods.
Family remembers loved one while clinging to hope for justice
Fifteen months after the murder of Justin “JJ” Kohen, his killers remain at large as his family struggles to find peace.
MPS close to meeting teacher staffing goal for new school year
The district embarked on an aggressive hiring campaign during the last five months to address a shortage of about 400 teachers.
Special Report: MPD public website posted inaccurate crime data for 2012
Duplicate crime incident reports, representing about 20 percent of the total, portrayed an inaccurate picture of the number of crimes in each of Milwaukee’s seven police districts for 2012. The figures were quietly corrected late last week.
Governor ignores SOC plea to maintain city residency requirement
A letter from the Southside Organizing Committee and elected officials asking Gov. Scott Walker to maintain the city’s residency requirement went unacknowledged.
Police roll call welcomes neighbors to Oasis meal program
District 5 of the Milwaukee Police Department held a roll call at the Auer Oasis site to encourage residents to feel safe and welcome to participate in the free meal program.
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