Liberty Mutual Insurance has launched its “Like My Community™ Project,” providing $100,000 in support to seven local nonprofit causes with a social media voting campaign.
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In Bronzeville, redevelopment still hasn’t turned the corner
The city of Milwaukee’s plan to revitalize the historic Bronzeville in a new location may take a step forward soon.
Posted inCarousel, Harambee, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Customers get taste of Growing Power at new market
Growing Power, in collaboration with the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corp., has opened a Deli & Food Market in the Harambee neighborhood.
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Health promoters aim to reach ‘people on the margins’
A recent grant from Greater Milwaukee Foundation will support strengthening Diverse and Resilient’s community health promoter program, which provides outreach and education to the LGBT community.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, South
“A Brush With Kindness” blitz saves homeowners thousands in repairs
Five homes in Clarke Square were repaired recently during “A Brush With Kindness” blitz week. The repairs, free to homeowners, would normally have cost thousands of dollars.
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Peace rally and parade inspire a day of non-violence
Youth, adults and community leaders marched from Sherman Park to Washington Park in Milwaukee Public Theatre’s All City Parade and then stayed for the 10th annual Summer of Peace Rally.
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Milwaukee County Board supports minimum wage increase
The Milwaukee County Board has approved a resolution calling on Congress to raise the federal minimum wage, making it the first local unit of government in the country to support the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2012 (H.R. 6211).
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Young moms organize to strengthen their community
Seven North Side mothers who make up Team Dun Did Dat are looking beyond their own personal challenges to assist area families. With help from hip-hop recording company Dun Did Dat, they organize activities to feed families and encourage kids to stay in school.
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Journey House welcomes community to new facility
The Journey House Center for Youth and Family Athletics is running and open to the public. The state-of-the-art facility houses programming for the center, as well as for the adjoining Longfellow Elementary School.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square
Banner flies for south side baseball team’s first-ever championship
Manager Julian Haliga, of the Felix Mantilla Baseball League, has coached youth baseball for more than a decade, but his team had never won a championship. Nor had any other coach in the 39-year history of the league. Now they are district champions.