This is the second of four Neighborhood Lens galleries exploring the many sides of Lindsay Heights by the Running Rebels Youth Advisory Council. The gallery highlights neighborhood improvements the photographers see in the neighborhood.
Lindsay Heights
Lindsay Heights Lens: Neighborhood Challenges
This is the first of four Neighborhood Lens galleries exploring the many sides of Lindsay Heights by the Running Rebels Youth Advisory Council. The gallery highlights challenges the photographers see in the neighborhood. Cameras for the project were provided by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service.
Lindsay Heights residents share redevelopment ideas at annual meeting
Access to a high-quality grocery store and new recreational venues for youth were among the top priorities for residents who attended Walnut Way’s recent annual “report to community” meeting.
Residents, city officials celebrate Innovations and Wellness Commons opening
The long-awaited Innovations and Wellness Commons on the North Side houses four organizations focused on promoting healthy living and investing in Lindsay Heights.
Young rapper Lil Vic spreads positive message through music
A local middle school student pursues rap music as a way to positively influence his peers and build community.
On the Block: Thicker than water
Art Brown, 55, talks about why he decided to change his life after being incarcerated.
The Juice Kitchen brings healthy drinks, new business to Lindsay Heights
Opening in the Innovation and Wellness Commons, The Juice Kitchen combines fruits and vegetables in drinks aimed at promoting healthy living.
Powered by pedals, unity ride brings together city’s North and South sides
About 20 bikers from the North and South sides participated in a recent Black & Brown Unity Ride, organized by Red Bike & Green, which promotes biking to improve health, environment and the local economy.
On The Block: Balancing act
Heather Yang helps her future mother-in-law Ying Her Vang harvest and sell produce four days a week at two local farmers markets.
Alderman says Safe Zones success depends on more police cooperation
A new city-funded initiative to intervene before violence happens is making inroads in Garden Homes but to maximize its impact a partnership with Milwaukee police is necessary, says Ald. Ashanti Hamilton.
