Neighbors from Washington Park enjoyed the Lisbon Avenue Art Festival, which was organized by Washington Park Partners and Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity.
On the Block: Soccer courts
James Moran, executive director of the Milwaukee Soccer Development Group, explains how playing soccer on tennis courts could help inner-city, Milwaukee youth.
On The Block in the Artery
An end-of-summer BBQ at the ARTery lured Riverwest resident Angela Warren and her family, (from left) James and Mekai Sokolowski, into the new “art park” developed in an abandoned railroad corridor between Riverwest and Harambee.
On the Block: Montique talks the walk
Montique Evans shares why she and her family participated in the seventh annual UNCOM Walk for Wellness at Mitchell Park.
On the Block: Milwaukee Flying
Flipping, twisting, and soaring through the air, the Milwaukee Flyers Tumbling Team put on a show at Walnut Way’s Harvest Day.
On the Block: Preacher man
Shawn Ede preaches the Gospel at the busy intersection where Burleigh Street, Fond Du Lac Avenue and 35th Street with the hope his word will make a positive difference.
On the Block: Bus serves
High school student Robyn Amire talks about her experience with the city bus system as she waits for a bus to take her home to the Northwest Side.
On the Block: Dance to the music
Dance student Isabel Sovitzky rocked out to the music of the Liam Ford Band at a recent “Wednesdays At The Shell in Washington Park” concert.
On the Block: New mom, natural products
Lincoln Village resident Linda Serna learns about nontoxic home products in a program taught by Venice Williams at Alice’s Garden. (Photos by Sue Vliet)
On the Block: Community gardener
Lawarrell Cain, a Sherman Park resident who gardens in Lindsay Heights, explains what he loves about Alice’s Garden, while planting onions on a windy summer day. (Photos by Sue Vliet)