Billie Goodwin sets up her yard sale each summer to offer bargains to people who walk by, but what she gives away for free is encouragement and conversation.
Lindsay Heights
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First tenant moves into the Innovations and Wellness Commons
The Milwaukee Center for Independence has begun operating out of the Innovations and Wellness Commons, a $6 million catalytic neighborhood improvement project in Lindsay Heights.
Posted inAmani, Carousel, Harambee, Home, Lindsay Heights, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North, Public Safety, Sherman Park
Safe Zones ambassadors build relationships in Garden Homes
Neighborhood ambassadors in Garden Homes have sparked hope, mediated violence and begun to build trust in the North Side community.
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Fashion designer wins Lindsay Heights business plan competition
The North Avenue/Fond Du Lac Marketplace BID 32 announced first-, second- and third-place winners of its first business plan competition.
Posted inLindsay Heights, Multimedia, On The Block, Sherman Park
On the Block: Rebuild and restore
Larry Keys, born and raised in Lindsay Heights, wants to see the central city revitalized.
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City helps students get ready for school with free health screenings
The City of Milwaukee Health Department hosted the annual Back-to-School Health Fair at North Division High School, which provided children with required immunizations, blood lead testing, vision and dental screenings.
Posted inLindsay Heights, Posts from Community
Children’s Community Health Plan to support Fondy Food Center to increase the amount of fresh produce for eligible consumers
Children’s Community Health Plan is joining a Fondy Food Center- led program to double the amount of fresh produce that eligible consumers can buy with their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, at the Fondy Farmers Market. Customers using vouchers from SNAP – also known as FoodShare – or the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition […]
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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.
Posted inAmani, Capitol Heights, Carousel, Community, Concordia, Enderis Park, Harambee, Havenwoods, Home, Lindsay Heights, Martin Drive, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North, Northwest, Sherman Park, Thurston Woods, Washington Park, West
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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On The Block: Vendor’s first season
Jasmin Hoover Evans reflects on lessons learned during her first summer as a vendor at the Fondy Farmers Market.