Lloyd Street School teacher uses ‘mirror messages’ to combat bullying

January 21, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 3 Comments

Tiffany Miller, a special education teacher at the Lloyd Street campus of Milwaukee College Prep, writes a positive message on the girls’ bathroom mirror every day.

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Former Zilber exec plans to continue working to advance social justice

January 17, 2019 by Andrea Waxman 1 Comment

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Susan Lloyd, the Zilber Family Foundation’s former executive director, spent the last 10 years leading the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative, which invested more than $50 million in the Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods.

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On the block: Not your mama’s tea

January 15, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic Leave a Comment

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Rhonda Hill organizes hip-hop-themed tea tasting events for women of different ages to gather, socialize and network around a common, encouraging discussion topic.

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Daughter of famed muralist carries on family tradition with new COA murals

January 11, 2019 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

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Rozalia Hernandez-Singh, daughter of muralist Reynaldo Hernandez, is in the process of painting new murals at the COA Riverwest Center, including one featuring local sports figures.

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Basia Rose Designs boutique opens on North Avenue in Lindsay Heights

January 8, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 2 Comments

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Basia Spencer, owner of fashion boutique Basia Rose Designs, recently opened her own shop at a former pop-up space at 1617 W. North Ave. in Lindsay Heights, where she shares space with other vendors.

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Zilber Neighborhood Initiative draws to a close

January 7, 2019 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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The Zilber Neighborhood Initiative, a project of the Zilber Family Foundation, recently drew to a close. The 10-year initiative worked to improve the quality of life in Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square and the Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods of Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park. The foundation is a key funder of Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.

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Sherman Park residents, police work to overcome distrust

January 5, 2019 by Areonna Dowdy 1 Comment

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Milwaukee Police Department Capt. Willie Murphy of District 7 said he is working to rebuild trust in police by fostering better relationships with community residents.

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On The Block: Mentoring for young boys

January 2, 2019 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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Donna Johnson would like to see her 12-year-old grandson benefit from the role modeling and mentoring of Andre Lee Ellis’ “We Got This” program.

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Favorite of 2018: Food, culture, wellness entrepreneurs celebrate at Sherman Phoenix grand opening

December 26, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

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Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service covered a wide range of stories focused on central city neighborhoods in the past year. NNS reporter Ana Martinez-Ortiz explains why the story republished here is her favorite among the pieces she wrote in 2018.

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