Alexander James, 24, talks about how spirituality has changed his life.
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On the Block: Hidden talent
Ronald Franks, 60, talks about designing a drawing that reveals itself, as the sun rises.
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Building Neighborhood Capacity Program brings on program manager
Architect and urban planner Fatima Benhaddou has been selected to fill a new position at the Building Neighborhood Capacity Program. As program manager she will oversee all three BNCP neighborhoods.
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On the Block: From destitute to ‘blessed’
Patricia Huff, 57, was molested as a child and became a drug addict and alcoholic. She’s been clean for nine years.
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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.
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On the Block: After Ferguson
Quintes Williams, 25, who lives in the Metcalfe Park neighborhood, shares some thoughts on interacting with the police.
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On the Block: Community organizer
Terry O’Kelly, 31, is an organizer with Wisconsin Voices who goes door to door hoping to persuade residents to get involved in their community. NNS caught up with him in Metcalfe Park.
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Fathers find support at annual summit
Fathers from across the city gathered at the ninth annual Fatherhood Summit.
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Residents, police officers link arms to embrace Metcalfe Park, Amani
Hundreds of participants from various Milwaukee neighborhoods gathered to support creating a safer, healthier neighborhood in Metcalfe Park at the community’s “Arms Around Us” event.
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Metcalfe Park hires new coordinator for capacity-building program
Community activist Leilani Lopez has started work in Metcalfe Park as co-coordinator for the federal Building Neighborhood Capacity Program.