For the 10th consecutive year, Milwaukee’s near South Side and downtown were alive with chants of “Si se peude!,” as well as colorful banners, signs and flags for May Day.
Layton Boulevard West
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First of shuttered Mitchell Park domes re-opens
The Show Dome at Mitchell Park re-opened several months after it was closed due to structural concerns. Visitors were welcomed back to the conservatory with one-day free admission.
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Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announces updates on Domes
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced that the Show Dome will reopen to the public on Friday, April 29th, at 11:00am, two days ahead of the targeted reopening date of May 1st. Admission for the special reopening event on Friday, April 29th, will be complimentary. Abele will welcome the public back to the Domes at […]
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Silver City Week to celebrate community, diversity and opportunity
Layton Boulevard West Neighbors (LBWN) announces “Silver City Week” May 5th-14th, 2016! LBWN, neighbors and business owners, along with event sponsor Town Bank, invite you to celebrate community, diversity and opportunity in the Silver City Neighborhood this May! The Silver City neighborhood is known for its diversity of businesses including one of Milwaukee’s best InterNational dining […]
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Special Report: Sixteenth Street Health Centers tackles hazards of lead paint in South Side homes
With no city subsidies available for lead abatement on the South Side, Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers points residents to other options to keep children safe from lead poisoning.
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On the Block: The ‘American Dream’
Diego Flores, 22, talks about his father, who was deported back to Mexico about seven years ago.
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On the Block: Youth Movement
Joshua Moore, 19, says a youth movement is the key to improving life and creating a more peaceful Milwaukee.
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Modjeska Theater seats purchased as mementos, bargains
History buffs, cinema fans and bargain hunters claimed antique theater seats they purchased online from Historic Mitchell Street’s Modjeska Theater.
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Clarke Square community concerned about impact of closed Domes
Clarke Square residents and business owners fear the recent closure of the Mitchell Park Domes could have a negative effect on the community.
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On the Block: Tough love
Kevin Carlton, 49, talks about his relationship with his stepfather.