Grassroots activists launch the Marcus Garvey Community Garden on 37th Street.
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Mountain biking team trains youth for fall races
City youth who are interested in mountain biking are invited to check out the Milwaukee Mountain Biking Team, which meets twice a week at Riverside University High School.
First-ever Vliet Street Gallery Night and Day calls attention to area
Near West Side Partners hosted the first-ever “Vliet Street Gallery Night and Day” to bring residents and visitors into businesses and forgotten spaces.
Spring into summer in our city, 2017
With hot and humid days ahead, this photo gallery collects scenes of springtime in our many neighborhoods. From the blustery days of April to the blooms of May to the greens of June, this gallery takes a look back at the last few months in Milwaukee.
Fifth annual World Refugee Day 2017 held in Marquette De Pere Park
The Milwaukee Area Refugee Consortium (MARC) brought together speakers and entertainment acts to celebrate World Refugee Day 2017.
Volunteers pack more than 10,000 meals for children
St. Anthony High School hosted a recent food-packing event to provide healthy meals for Milwaukee children.
Milwaukee Juneteenth celebration draws large crowd
Milwaukeeans celebrated Juneteenth Day Monday, honoring the day the last slaves were freed after the Civil War.
Walker’s Point Center for the Arts hosts Memorial Day art project
Grade school children attended an art class at Walker’s Point Center for the Arts to paint flags honoring their loved ones and other veterans on Memorial Day.
Community members celebrate new mural documenting history of UMOS
A new 90-foot mural depicting the 50-year history of UMOS was unveiled on the South Side’s Butters-Fetting building.
Youth art auction supports Neu-Life’s mission to empower youth
Neu-Life Community Development hosted its 10th annual Youth Art Show on May 13 to raises funds to support its efforts to teach young people how to make better choices.
