Once a staple on Milwaukee’s South Side, the corner bar is becoming a relic in some neighborhoods, a result of the steady decline of industry, changing social patterns, licensing issues and the unwillingness of bar owners to adapt.
Layton Boulevard West
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MANDI 2018 finalists announced at LISC holiday celebration
Twelve finalists for the prestigious MANDI awards were announced Tuesday night. Two new categories were added this year, recognizing economic development and collaboration.
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Community members embrace new Mitchell Street library branch
The Mitchell Street Branch Library opened Saturday to large crowds. Hundreds of visitors checked out books, used computers and participated in art and music projects to celebrate the new branch on Historic Mitchell Street.
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Doors Open Milwaukee features Lindsay Heights, Layton Boulevard West sites
Doors Open Milwaukee is spotlighting the Lindsay Heights and Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods on Sept. 23 and 24. More than 170 buildings throughout the city will be open to the public.
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Resident artist brings multicultural mural to Anna F. Doerfler School
Arts @ Large artist Muneer Bahauddeen is working with students at Anna F. Doerfler School to complete a six-piece mural using symbols from Mayan, Ghanaian and Hmong cultures.
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Annual Silver City International Festival draws large crowds
A record crowd attended the sixth annual Silver City International Festival last weekend. The festival celebrated the neighborhood’s diversity with a wide variety of local artists, food vendors and other activities.
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Dream deferred? Determined DACA supporters rally on South Side
Thousands of people gathered Wednesday for a march and rally to support those who will be affected by the Trump administration’s decision to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
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Summer in our city, 2017
It was a beautiful and busy summer in our city. This gallery collects photos from throughout Milwaukee neighborhoods during July and August 2017.
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Uptick in deportations leads undocumented parents to make plans for children
In the wake of local and national changes to immigration laws and policies, undocumented Milwaukeeans are taking tangible steps to prepare for possible deportation.
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A.W.E. Truck Studio gives interns a path to career in art
Artists Working in Education offers high school and college-age interns career opportunities in art, while sharing their passion with younger children.