The Books for Kids Mobile Library travels around the city to deliver donated books to children under the age of 5.
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Experts share ideas about solving Milwaukee’s affordable housing crisis
Motivated to address chronic housing issues, community members hope to make it easier for residents to access housing and neighborhoods to thrive.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North, Sherman Park
Pastor of Moravian Church brings healthy food ministry to Sherman Park
The Rev. Christie Melby-Gibbons, executive director of Tricklebee Café, makes it her mission to provide healthy, affordable food to North Side residents.
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New Legacy Lofts complex sparks high hopes in Lindsay Heights community
After five years of planning, work is underway on the Legacy Lofts apartment complex, which is scheduled to open in August 2018.
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City’s violence prevention efforts stall as ‘time is ticking’
The city’s Office of Violence Prevention has yet to release its violence prevention plan, more than a year after the process was launched. A prior effort touted by the Common Council has also fizzed out, without substantial results.
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On the Block: Getting healthy
Vincent Ashford was inspired to start a healthier lifestyle when he began working at Walnut Way Conservation Corp.
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Streetcar expansion sparks worries over gentrification
As officials begin planning for the Milwaukee Streetcar’s possible route extensions into Walker’s Point and Bronzeville, residents are worried that too much development could drive out longtime residents.
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Developer buys Reader’s Choice building to house nonprofits
Nonprofit real estate developer CUPED Corp. has purchased the property that formerly housed the Reader’s Choice bookstore and plans to redevelop the building for Jazale’s Art Studio and Grateful Girls.
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Garfield Art House Party celebrates grand opening of Historic Garfield Apartments
Music, art, history and culture came together as the newly renovated apartment building in the Bronzeville neighborhood prepares to open its doors to its first residents this week.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Economic Development, Harambee, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, South, Walker Square
LISC partners with nonprofits, business groups to grow commercial corridors
“Ramp Up” is a new initiative that aims to fuel entrepreneurship and revitalize three commercial districts in distressed neighborhoods near downtown.