Adams Garden Park expected to open by summer

November 16, 2018 by Andrea Waxman 3 Comments

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The new development in Lindsay Heights will be home to several environmental organizations.

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New “MLK Homes” Initiative seeks increase own-occupancy in the Harambee Neighborhood

November 13, 2018 by Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation Leave a Comment

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Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation (MLKEDC) has announced a new program, “MLK Homes”, designed to purchase and rehabilitate single-family homes and duplexes in order to resell these properties to owner-occupants in the Harambee neighborhood.

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Pop-Up MKE on North Avenue gives birth to collective for black, brown entrepreneurs

November 7, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 2 Comments

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After opening a pop-up shop in Harambee through Pop-Up MKE, four black women business owners have obtained a month-to-month lease for the space and created a collective where black and brown entrepreneurs can collaborate.

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House of Peace mural untouched for 25 years until recent revitalization

November 3, 2018 by Sarah Lipo 2 Comments

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George Gist, a longtime artist, came back to Milwaukee to refurbish his 25-year-old mural with former mentee Brad Bernard. They worked for more than two weeks to restore the mural at the House of Peace.

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On the Block: Grateful for small things

October 30, 2018 by Sarah Lipo Leave a Comment

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Charles Casey has been living in Milwaukee for most of his life. While he says he sees people being put down because of the color of their skin, he knows it is important to thank God for the simple things in life.

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North Side residents hopeful Obama visit will improve voter turnout

October 29, 2018 by Grace Connatser Leave a Comment

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Former President Barack Obama visited North Division High School on Friday, Oct. 26, his first time visiting the North Side school since 2014.

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Residents hope Bader’s presence in Harambee helps ‘change the scenery’ through investment

October 26, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic 1 Comment

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Bader Philanthropies, Inc. held the grand opening celebration for its new world headquarters on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The move is intended to spark investment in the surrounding neighborhood.

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On the Block: A solution to everything

October 23, 2018 by Grace Connatser Leave a Comment

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Jose Ruiz says despite the violence his four daughters continue to witness through their childhoods, there’s hope for ending it.

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More than 100 new affordable apartments add to Harambee development

October 12, 2018 by Andrea Waxman 2 Comments

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Two redevelopment projects in historic underutilized and vacant buildings are bringing new residents to a North Side neighborhood experiencing significant growth.

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On the Block: Customers ‘like family’

October 9, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

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Pam Mann, who works at a Subway and an adjoining liquor store on Holton Street, said regular customers from both sides of the street protect her when someone gives her a hard time.

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Adams Garden Park expected to open by summer

New “MLK Homes” Initiative seeks increase own-occupancy in the Harambee Neighborhood

Pop-Up MKE on North Avenue gives birth to collective for black, brown entrepreneurs

House of Peace mural untouched for 25 years until recent revitalization

On the Block: Grateful for small things

North Side residents hopeful Obama visit will improve voter turnout

Residents hope Bader’s presence in Harambee helps ‘change the scenery’ through investment

On the Block: A solution to everything

More than 100 new affordable apartments add to Harambee development

On the Block: Customers ‘like family’

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