Refugees from Burma, Somalia and other countries celebrated the holiday season at the International Learning Center, a program of Neighborhood House.
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500 Black Tuxedos hit streets of Milwaukee
Hundreds of young men and mentors donned tuxedos on Saturday for a full day of activities including food, speakers and entertainment.
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Sherman Park neighborhood marks gateway with new sculpture
Neighborhood leaders, collaborators and residents celebrated the unveiling of “Compassion,” a sculpture marking the western gateway to the Sherman Park neighborhood.
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LBWN hosts annual neighborhood gathering
The highlight of LBWN’s annual neighborhood gathering was the opportunity for participants to share their personal stories with neighbors in small breakout groups. The room buzzed as each person in the circle spent a few minutes talking about his or her life. Community members of all ages and backgrounds came together at the annual event […]
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2015 Día de los Muertos Parade
The 6th Annual Día de los Muertos Parade took place in the Walker Square and Walker’s Point neighborhoods on Saturday, Oct. 31.
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Residents, city officials celebrate Innovations and Wellness Commons opening
The long-awaited Innovations and Wellness Commons on the North Side houses four organizations focused on promoting healthy living and investing in Lindsay Heights.
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Neighborhood House teens host haunted halls fundraiser
Kids of all ages and costumes made their way to Neighborhood House’s annual Haunted Halls event held at 2819 W. Richardson Place. Teens at Neighborhood House, a community center with a 70-year legacy, designed and created the two-day event of spooky activities to benefit their teen program. For only $3, attendees were able to participate […]
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Café @ Large wins $25,000 grant
Students and staff of Arts @ Large were presented with an enormous facsimile of a check, representing a $25,000 grant, at a recent celebration at the organization’s gallery and café, 908 S. 5th St.
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6th Annual Milwaukee County Project Homeless Connect
More than 400 participants attended Milwaukee’s 6th annual Project Homeless Connect event at Marquette University Alumni Memorial Student Union.
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Circus returns to Highland Community School
Juggling, plate-spinning, martial arts stick-fighting. These were among the circus acts performed by Highland Community School students at the fourth annual circus on Friday, Oct. 16.