Matters of the Heart congregational members and students came together recently for the 34th “All-A-Thon” to raise money for the Dr. Martin Luther King Scholarship. Participants could complete the five miles any way they liked, including biking, walking and skating.
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Bloom and Groom brightens neighborhoods
More than 50,000 flowers in 18 neighborhoods were distributed over two recent weekends as part of the city’s Bloom and Groom program.
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Block Build MKE revitalizes 35 homes in Lindsay Heights neighborhood
Hundreds of volunteers came out to work on painting, electrical and landscaping projects during Rebuilding Together Greater Milwaukee’s first Block Build MKE event.
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Beckum-Stapleton Little League kicks off 52nd year
The longstanding baseball league started its season with an afternoon game at Carver Park.
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More than 1,000 people march in the 10th annual May Day parade
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.
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Community leaders gather to take a stand against racism
Local leaders and members of several community-based organizations gathered in front of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. statue to raise awareness about racism against girls and women of color.
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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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TRUE Skool, Public Allies spruce up MLK Peace Place for Global Youth Service Day
More than 40 volunteers came together on April 16 to participate in Global Youth Service Day at Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Place, located on the corner of Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Ring Street. True Skool, Public Allies and other community groups gathered for Global Youth Service Day to build new garden beds, […]
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MKE Black Restaurant Week showcases local eateries
A weeklong celebration of black-owned restaurants is taking place across the city through April 23. Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week features special deals at the various eateries.
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Century City I opens its doors to community and potential investors
Century City I, a new building in the 30th Street Industrial Corridor, opened its doors to community members, elected officials and potential investors.