A large number of volunteers from the nonprofit, education, business, philanthropic and civic communities have joined together with the professional staff of Milwaukee Succeeds, the two-year-old community partnership working for education reform, to create its first Milestone Report.
Two-thirds of recreational facilities at county public schools sub-par, study finds
Common Ground unveiled a report that describes the condition of athletic and recreational activities at schools throughout the county to bolster the organization’s Fair Play campaign.
Hairstylist gives free haircuts to the poor at St. Ben’s
Clients and church staff say free haircuts and other services seem small but are vital for the poor, who want to look presentable and be treated with dignity.
Milwaukee youths ‘speak truth to power’ at commemorative civil rights march
A commemorative civil rights march and a “Youth Voice Stage” on Juneteenth Day helped bring the civil rights movement to life for young Milwaukeeans.
Block club finds building community takes patience, hard work
A small group of homeowners on North 9th Street have been meeting monthly at St. Matthew Church to discuss how they can improve the quality of life in their neighborhood. Since September, they’ve learned that change is slow and difficult to effect, but they aren’t giving up.
New test could force thousands to start over on GED exams
Educational and community advocates are working to notify people who’ve begun their GED exams but haven’t completed all five that they need to finish by Dec. 13, when a new testing system will go into effect.
Long-awaited Packers field opens in Mitchell Park
The Journey House Packers Field at Mitchell Park is now open. The “field of dreams” is the only NFL field in the country that is not located at an NFL facility.
Neighbors sow seeds of connection, engagement
A Metcalfe Park neighborhood group took the next step in its year-old neighborhood revitalization campaign, starting a community garden on an empty lot.
North Division students use spoken word to describe their neighborhoods
Community Night at North Division High School revealed students’ perceptions of their neighborhood through spoken word poetry.
Special Report: Abuse victims on BadgerCare may face new barrier to treatment
During the next several months, the design of BadgerCare coverage for domestic violence screenings and counseling could change, increasing out-of-pocket costs for poor women and potentially denying them needed care.
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