The county recently adapted new bus routing and scheduling after a Costco opened in Menomonee Falls, but the needs of some workers on the early shift remain unmet and the long-term future of the route is uncertain.
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On the Block: Flip happy
Donelle Maclin, 14, says he finds enjoyment in tumbling, an activity that forces him to face fears and allows him to clear his head.
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MKE Black Restaurant Week showcases local eateries
A weeklong celebration of black-owned restaurants is taking place across the city through April 23. Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week features special deals at the various eateries.
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Dominican Center to host youth community organizing training
The Dominican Center will host Make Change Happen in 2016, a community organizing training for youth ages 15 – 22. Reverend Yehiel Curry will facilitate the series of Saturday sessions from 10am to 1pm beginning May 14, 2016. The training continues twice a month through October 2016. Upon completion of the training, participants will be […]
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Alderwoman Coggs launches 8th Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is challenging recent Milwaukee high school graduates to dissect the concept of “freedom” for the 8th Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest. The scholarship is open to current and recent high school graduates from Milwaukee who are college-bound. The topic for the essay is “freedom,” and it provides graduates with an opportunity […]
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Environmental educator helps kids ‘enjoy the beauty of nature’
Elise Myers, 25, who lives in the Harambee neighborhood, is an environmental educator at the Urban Ecology Center in Riverside Park. She runs classes for students from local schools that are designed to connect them with nature.
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Popular South Side supermarket to open new store in Bronzeville
A full-service supermarket, known for serving a diverse customer base, has announced plans to open second store on Milwaukee’s near North Side.
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Job fair connects central city residents with career opportunities
More than 1,000 people attended an employment event focused on the transportation industry that connected unemployed and underemployed city residents with companies offering living-wage jobs and advancement opportunities.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North, Sherman Park
Milwaukee Rising spurs steady increase in homeownership in Sherman Park
Milwaukee Rising has renovated more than 70 foreclosed, distressed homes, selling more than 60 of them to individuals and families in Sherman Park.
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R-Life Café serves up food and employment opportunities
Operated out of the Running Rebels Community Organization, R-Life Café features comfort food — and jobs for community residents.