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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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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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America’s Black Holocaust Museum provides sneak peek during Doors Open Milwaukee

September 26, 2018 by Grace Connatser Leave a Comment

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The museum is still scheduled to open next month, but Doors Open showed what the space will look like.

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On The Block: Mobile jail cell

September 25, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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Johnson “Smitty” Smith takes a “Cell on Wheels” to neighborhood events to show young people what it’s like to be incarcerated.

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Doors Open highlights King Drive as ‘spotlight neighborhood’

September 13, 2018 by Max Nawara Leave a Comment

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King Drive participants in Doors Open Milwaukee hope the event will bring recognition to their neighborhoods and build a sense of community.

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Plan for streetcar expansion on King Drive moves forward amid development in Bronzeville

August 24, 2018 by Abby Ng 1 Comment

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The Department of City Development and the Historic King Drive BID presented a final plan for streetcar expansion and economic development, while addressing displacement concerns.

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