Representatives from six local architecture firms came together at UWM to generate ideas to revitalize commercial corridors on the Near West Side.
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More photos from 17th annual MANDI Awards
More than 850 guests attended the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDIs) dinner Wednesday night at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino. Speakers included Mayor Tom Barrett, LISC CEO Michael Rubinger and Dawn Sanders Cavilla, who accepted an award on behalf of her late father, Welford Sanders. The People’s Choice Award voting, housed on the Milwaukee […]
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Bradley Tech showcases MPS robotics team ahead of competition
A robotics team made up of various MPS students hosted an open house at Bradley Technology and Trade School. Community members were led through tours of the workshop and got to see the team practice with their robot.
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Metcalfe Park pledges community support to new mothers
Community Bridges, a Metcalfe Park neighborhood association, hosted a Community Baby shower to distribute gifts to new and expectant moms.
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Iconic Bronzeville mural restored to inspire next generation
With the restoration of the “Celebrate the Arts” mural, the gateway to Bronzeville is alive again with brilliant color.
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Milwaukee Ladies United hosts first in-person event
More than 400 women attended an inaugural gathering of Milwaukee Ladies United, originally a Facebook group centered on women’s empowerment.
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Local artists, students celebrate Black History Month with performances
Spoken-word artists, singers and community members celebrated Black History Month and the 53206 ZIP code at “Our History: Telling it like it is.”
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Children remember Dr. King at Walker’s Point art center workshop
Children ages 6 to 12 celebrated the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a recent workshop led by poet Victoria Porter and teen mentors from Arts @ Large.
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Gospel groups share passion for music, support local health services
Six local gospel groups will perform at Turner Hall Ballroom on Feb. 5 to support Progressive Community Health Centers.
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Journey House hosts annual Winter Wonderland celebration
Nearly 700 children attended the Winter Wonderland celebration last weekend at Journey House.