A plan to turn the former Garfield Avenue school into 60 apartments along with cultural and commercial space has been downsized because construction estimates for the school came in at double the expected cost.
Harambee
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Education, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Brothers bring art of community building to Bronzeville
Vedale and Darren Hill have opened an art studio in Bronzeville that offers free afterschool and summer art programs for neighborhood children.
Posted inHarambee, Multimedia, Neighborhoods, North, On The Block
On the Block: Back to school
Jamaal Russell, 36, of the Riverwest neighborhood, went back to school to study graphic design at MATC in 2012.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Community, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Harambee neighborhood organizes group to support local park
The Friends of Clinton & Bernice Rose Park plans to organize community activities, maintain the park and raise funds. The group recently held its first meeting to hear ideas for the park from residents.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Harambee, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Sherman Park
Safe & Sound targets eight neighborhoods for its community safety efforts
Crime prevention organization Safe & Sound has adopted a new strategy to create safer communities in Milwaukee.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Economic Development, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Riverworks’ successes brighten future of northeast side
New investments from the Kresge Foundation and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation validate Riverworks’ success in neighborhood revitalization and provide momentum going forward.
Posted inCapitol Heights, Carousel, Community, Harambee, Havenwoods, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, Northwest, Sherman Park, South, Thurston Woods
Greater Milwaukee Foundation chooses new ‘Healthy Neighborhoods’
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced new neighborhoods that will be included in its Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.
Posted inCarousel, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North, Public Safety, Washington Park, West
Neighborhoods earn national recognition for partnerships with police
The MetLife Foundation and LISC recognized three community organizations for their work with police to reduce crime. This is the first time three groups from the same city received the national award.
Posted inCarousel, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North, Public Safety, Washington Park, West
Neighborhoods earn national recognition for partnerships with police
The MetLife Foundation and LISC recognized three community organizations for their work with police to reduce crime. This is the first time three groups from the same city received the national award.
Posted inAmani, Carousel, Community, Harambee, Home, Lindsay Heights, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North, Washington Park
Fathers find support at annual summit
Fathers from across the city gathered at the ninth annual Fatherhood Summit.