Local developers want to feed, educate and employ Milwaukee residents at a proposed delicatessen and fresh-food market in a boarded-up restaurant.
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African-American arena supporters face skepticism from constituents
Despite pushback from community residents, arena proponents see opportunity for job growth and development in the proposal passed by the state Assembly.
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On the Block: More than a motorcycle
Henry Watford, nicknamed “The Hankster,” says that his biker club, the Wolf Pack, provides “friendships and an outlet for grown men.”
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Lecture series asks ‘Do Black Lives Matter?’
Reggie Jackson of the Black Holocaust Museum puts the slogan ‘Black Lives Matter’ to the test in a lecture series that traces the history of devaluing black people in America.
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Thousands pack 2015 Garfield Avenue Festival
The annual Garfield Avenue Festival, held between 7th Street and Dr. Martin Luther King Drive in Bronzeville drew large crowds despite an early-afternoon downpour. Food, music and homemade wares were plentiful at the day-long event.
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Painful childhood helps Boys & Girls Club manager help struggling kids
Ceso Sprewell, who lost his parents at a young age, struggled as a teen growing up in urban Milwaukee. Now 32, he has found his calling helping youth facing similar challenges.
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On the Block: Belief pays
Darlene Rogers talks about the role environment and encouragement play in success.
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Neighborhood youth create Superhero Hide out for the neighborhood
Riverworks Development Corporation has partnered with Artists Working in Education, Inc. (A.W.E.) to engage neighborhood youth in transforming a Tot Lot into a superhero hide out. Youth have been working alongside A.W.E. Satellite Studio lead artist Jasmine West, assistant artists Michaela Murry and Kailee Evans, high school intern Nia Wilson, Riverworks Neighborhood Ambassadors and numerous […]
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Special Report: MPS, partners pool resources to change outlook at Carver Academy
With the combined resources of MPS, Teach for America, Schools That Can and City Year, an MPS K-8 school that was nearly closed in 2011 is working to improve student achievement, grow attendance and reduce suspensions.
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Public Allies members join We Got This in mentoring young men
Six Public Allies members assigned to Borchert Field are working this summer with We Got This, an employment and mentoring program for boys and teens.