Special report: Decade-long Zilber Neighborhood Initiative changes trajectory of Lindsay Heights

September 19, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

The 10-year Zilber Neighborhood Initiative ended this summer and Lindsay Heights leaders say most of the plan’s goals have been met or are on the way to completion.

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Walnut Way launches ‘Lead From Where You Live’ initiative

September 11, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

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Walnut Way seeks to involve Lindsay Heights community members in neighborhood development conversations and encourage grassroots leadership.

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Iconic Lindsay Heights mural restored for 18th annual Harvest Day

September 10, 2018 by Grace Connatser Leave a Comment

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Teens worked to return the 12-year-old “Caring Neighbors” mural at Walnut Way Conservation Corp. to its original look throughout the summer and unveiled it on Harvest Day.

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Skilled-trades training program qualifies city residents for construction jobs

August 15, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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Five years after Ezzard White established his One Hope Made Strong (OHMS) training program for central city residents, 10 of his trainees are working on the Legacy Lofts project on North Avenue between 15th and 16th streets.

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On The Block: Art and friendship

August 9, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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Lonnie Brown and Deavon Haynes are spending the summer exercising their creativity and building friendships, skills and confidence at Express Yourself Milwaukee.

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MPS board approves plan to restructure 53206 schools, increase North Division enrollment

August 3, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 2 Comments

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Milwaukee Public Schools is moving forward with an initiative to reconfigure schools in the 53206 ZIP code, creating a feeder system for North Division and Douglas, which will become a middle school.

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Alice’s Garden in full bloom

August 2, 2018 by Sue Vliet Leave a Comment

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As August begins, Alice’s Garden in Lindsay Heights is bursting with abundant flowers, produce and herbs.

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BID 32 leaders committed to ‘building neighborhood from within’

August 1, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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With several large-scale redevelopment projects in progress on the North/ Fond du Lac business corridors in Lindsay Heights, BID leaders are focused on priorities such as creating jobs and improving public safety.

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North Division committee calls for independent African-American board to run failing school

July 11, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 3 Comments

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A group of North Division High School alumni, neighborhood residents and students known as the Call to Action Committee is seeking more control for African-American community members when the high school becomes a “community school” in the fall.

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Pop-Up MKE launches first round of summer businesses

June 20, 2018 by Sophie Bolich 1 Comment

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This summer, 17 businesses will cycle through locations on the North and South Sides as part of the Pop-Up MKE program, which provides grants to small-business owners.

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Special report: Decade-long Zilber Neighborhood Initiative changes trajectory of Lindsay Heights

Walnut Way launches ‘Lead From Where You Live’ initiative

Iconic Lindsay Heights mural restored for 18th annual Harvest Day

Skilled-trades training program qualifies city residents for construction jobs

On The Block: Art and friendship

MPS board approves plan to restructure 53206 schools, increase North Division enrollment

Alice’s Garden in full bloom

BID 32 leaders committed to ‘building neighborhood from within’

North Division committee calls for independent African-American board to run failing school

Pop-Up MKE launches first round of summer businesses

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