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.
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Six architecture firms generate ideas sites on the Near West Side
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.