Called together by activist Andre Lee Ellis, community leaders gathered at the intersection of 12th and Concordia streets Wednesday in response to the death of Joseph N. Blunt, 16, who was thrown from the hood of a moving vehicle at the same intersection the day before, to make a plea to the public to drive with care.
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Black elected leaders canvass Amani to learn neighborhood concerns
U.S. Rep. Gwen Moore, State Sen. LaTonya Johnson and State Rep. David Crowley, along with other black leaders, led a community engagement canvass in the Amani neighborhood on the North Side.
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Historic King Drive neighbors voice ideas, concerns about development at city open house
Despite expressing some disappointment with the projected Milwaukee Streetcar route, residents, business owners and workers in the Historic King Drive area were eager to discuss development ideas with city planners and developers at a recent community meeting.
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Community Warehouse opens Bronzeville retail space
Community Warehouse, a nonprofit that sells discounted home improvement products in distressed areas and employs background-challenged individuals, opened a new retail outlet on Milwaukee’s North Side.
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Walnut Way’s annual Harvest Day street festival celebrates 17th “Golden Birthday”
The 17th annual Harvest Day in Lindsay Heights attracted neighborhood residents with entertainment, food and community assistance.
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Sherman Park’s newest mural offers images of hope
The “Sherman Park Rising” mural, 4715 W. Center St., was dedicated Friday with artist Tia Richardson, Mayor Tom Barrett and Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn in attendance.
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On the Block: Working out at the Y
Brazilia Hughes relieves some of the pain from her arthritis by utilizing the facilities at her local YMCA.
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Sherman Phoenix project attracting tenants, investors
Developers have raised about half the funds needed for the Sherman Phoenix project in Sherman Park, which would convert the fire-damaged BMO Harris Bank building into a hub of black entrepreneurship and investment.
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ExYo MKE celebrates new studio with music, art and refreshments
Express Yourself MKE celebrated its new studio in the Running Rebels building on Fond Du Lac Avenue with an open house.
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Doors Open Milwaukee features Lindsay Heights, Layton Boulevard West sites
Doors Open Milwaukee is spotlighting the Lindsay Heights and Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods on Sept. 23 and 24. More than 170 buildings throughout the city will be open to the public.