Neu-Life Community Development hosted its 10th annual Youth Art Show on May 13 to raises funds to support its efforts to teach young people how to make better choices.
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Residents call new Bader headquarters ‘welcome change’ for Harambee
Neighborhood residents joined city officials, representatives of nonprofit organizations and business owners to celebrate the relocation of Bader Philanthropies’ global headquarters to Harambee.
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Gee’s Clippers grand opening set for Wednesday in Bronzeville
The newly expanded Gee’s Clippers Barbering and Beauty Salon, 2200 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., will hold a grand opening ceremony tomorrow (Wednesday, May 17).
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Safe & Sound evaluation finds block clubs, events increase safety
An independent evaluation of Safe & Sound by Medical College of Wisconsin researchers shows its community safety team strategy improves neighborhood safety.
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Film on Young Farmers program highlights youth ‘planting seeds’ in community
A documentary about the Young Farmers program run by Groundwork Milwaukee details the benefits to students and their impact on the Metcalfe Park neighborhood.
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Community leaders: public officials ignoring ‘public health crisis’
Despite the recent release of a City of Milwaukee report on lead contamination, community leaders are saying officials have not done enough to educate the public or allocate resources to address the issue.
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Dontre Day remembers Dontre Hamilton on anniversary of his death
Dontre Hamilton’s family marked the third anniversary of his death with a celebration at All People’s Church in Harambee.
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Express Yourself Milwaukee opens new studio at Running Rebels location
Express Yourself Milwaukee is returning to its original location in June, when it opens a studio at Running Rebels Central on Fond Du Lac Avenue.
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Zeidler Center discussions aim to foster better police-community relations
After a dialogue between residents and police in Metcalfe Park, participants said the discussions could open the door for better relations between police and the central city’s black community.
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Sherman Park residents disapprove of plans to rebuild gas station
The owner of a gas station destroyed during August demonstrations in Sherman Park is hoping to rebuild but, at a recent community feedback session, residents raised serious concerns about the business.