After being vacant for 15 years, the historic building at North Avenue and Sherman Boulevard will reopen as soon as the owner can obtain occupancy permits from the city.
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Center Street residents urged to support small businesses at ‘shop small’ event
The Center Street Business Improvement District is encouraging residents to patronize small businesses between 32nd and 60th streets.
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Jane’s Walk MKE kicks off with discussion on need for neighborhood connections
Now in its third year, Jane’s Walk MKE offers nearly 30 free, guided walks throughout the city, in neighborhoods such as Lindsay Heights, Sherman Park and Riverwest. The walks are taking place throughout May.
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Special ed students celebrate Earth Day through virtual reality
Forty special education students from 53rd Street School recently participated in a “virtual field trip” to a BrightFarms hydroponic greenhouse to learn about growing produce sustainably.
Posted inPosts from Community, Sherman Park
Ascension Wisconsin statement re: Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
“Based on the feedback we’ve received from the mayor, Common Council members, community leaders and others, we have decided to pause our plan to reconfigure medical services from St. Joe’s to Columbia St. Mary’s Milwaukee as we continue to engage stakeholders on transforming healthcare in Milwaukee.”
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Sherman Phoenix developers receive $250,000 WEDC grant
Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch announced a WEDC grant for the innovative commercial project in Sherman Park.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North, Sherman Park
City Hall event celebrates architectural and cultural history of Sherman Park
Speakers, interpretive dance and a roundtable panel discussion organized by the Buildings-Landscapes-Cultures field school program at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee focused on the people and places of Sherman Park.
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On the Block: Dancing at City Hall
Nekea Leon recently participated in a performance at Milwaukee City Hall where dancers portrayed stories of residents of Sherman Park. Leon lived there as a young child.
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On the Block: A good heart
Sabrina Watson-Love, 45, is a caregiver who believes the younger generation should be helping the elderly.
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On the Block: Aspiring firefighter
Edurawdo Hawthorne is hoping he can serve Milwaukee as a firefighter.