Sherman Park resident Farina Brooks came to a meeting about last summer’s unrest in her neighborhood to say her community would be better off if adults would build relationships with youth.
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Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North, Sherman Park
Sherman Park housing program off to rocky start
A City of Milwaukee foreclosure renovation program that launched to heavy criticism from residents at the beginning of the year has encountered roadblocks that have slowed progress and cast doubt on its potential for success.
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City should do more to publicize homebuying opportunities, residents say
The city has programs to help prospective homebuyers purchase and rehabilitate city-owned foreclosed properties, but could do better at getting the word out.
Posted inLindsay Heights, Posts from Community
Business incubator workshop encourages entrepreneurs in diverse neighborhoods to open shop
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II and the St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care are offering a free “business incubator” workshop from 1:00-5:00 Thursday, August 31 at St. Ann Center’s Bucyrus Campus.
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Treasure Walk introduces teens to ‘hidden gems’ in Lindsay Heights
Neu-Life Community Development organized a tour for teens of “hidden gems” in Lindsay Heights, including Alice’s Garden, Walnut Way Conservation Corp. and neighborhood businesses.
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On the Block: Profit, poverty and ownership
Stacey Cooper talks about her experience with renting, home ownership and what matters when it comes to maintaining neighborhoods.
Posted inCarousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North, Sherman Park
A year after Smith shooting in Sherman Park, family hosts ‘Back to School Bash’
On the one-year anniversary of the shooting of Sylville Smith, his family hosted a “Back to School Bash.” The event provided an outlet for community members to celebrate Smith’s life and get students excited to go back to school.
Posted inLindsay Heights, Posts from Community
St. Ann Center Good Earth Celebration Spotlights Arts and Environment
With excavators towering in the background, St. Ann Center’s Bucyrus Campus hosted the Good Earth Celebration on Friday, Aug. 11.
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New teen center at Sherman Park Boys & Girls Club offers welcoming, safe space
The renovated teen center at Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club provides a computer lab, theater performance area, game area and a place to study.
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On the Block: Giving back
Mariah Robinson-Page started going to the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club in Sherman Park when she was 5 years old. Now she is a member of the staff.