Tanyialisa McDowell is the first homeowner in Borchert Field to be granted a loan under the Targeted Investment Neighborhood (TIN) program. The city awarded TIN status to the neighborhood one year ago.
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Decade-old TIN program offers home improvement loans in eight neighborhoods
The Targeted Investment Neighborhood (TIN) initiative aims to enhance the quality of life for residents in central city Milwaukee by providing loans and technical assistance to improve and maintain owner-occupied and rental housing. The TIN program has existed in Milwaukee for more than 10 years, said Sam Leichtling, program director of the Neighborhood Improvement Development […]
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Award-winning police officer dedicated to community
District 2 Community Liaison Officer Jesus Gloria is responsible not only for handling crisis situations and preventing crime, but also for visiting students, removing graffiti and connecting residents with community resources. It’s not an easy job.
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Barrett seeks support for residency requirements from business execs
Mayor Barrett spoke out against a proposal to end the residency requirement for public employees in Milwaukee at an awards luncheon sponsored by The Business Journal.
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NNS follows four diverse seniors through their first year of college
Meet four high school seniors who are participating in College Possible, a program to help low-income students get in to, pay for and succeed at college. This is the first in a series following them from acceptance through freshman year.
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Match Day raises $2.8 million for area food and shelter charities
More than 5,000 individuals donated $1.9 million during Thursday’s online fundraising campaign. Greater Milwaukee Foundation contributed $750,000 in matching funds.
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Thousands risk losing food stamps under Walker proposal
Gov. Scott Walker wants to require able-bodied recipients without dependents to participate in the state’s employment and training program for 20 hours a week.
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Teen farmers sell shares of produce at Local Farmer Open House
After a successful inaugural season as a community supported agriculture business, Young Farmers of Milwaukee kicked off its second season by attending the Urban Ecology Center Local Farmer Open House.
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“Life Bulbs” deter violence in high-crime neighborhoods
While Milwaukee residents may associate blue lights with squad cars, crime scenes and violence, the CHILL blue light signals peace.
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Industrial development key to creating jobs at A.O. Smith site
The city is courting businesses to create 700 to 1,000 permanent jobs for Milwaukee residents, especially those who live near the old A.O. Smith factory. The official unemployment rate in nearby minority neighborhoods is roughly 20 percent.