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Mobile greenhouse helps students embrace agriculture, entrepreneurship

April 23, 2015 by Molly Rippinger Leave a Comment

Teachers, parents and students at Milwaukee Environmental Sciences celebrated the debut of a mobile greenhouse, which was made possible through an Arts @ Large initiative with various community partners.

Filed Under: Arts and Recreation, Capitol Heights, Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North

COA scholarship provides path to driver’s license for hundreds of local teens

April 8, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien 3 Comments

A decade-old program provides free driver’s education for Milwaukee teenagers who hold a 2.3 grade point average, participate in community service and attend an after-school program.

Filed Under: Amani, Capitol Heights, Carousel, Economic Development, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North

Pan-African group helps refugees, immigrants adjust to U.S.

February 18, 2015 by Andrea Waxman 1 Comment

The Pan-African Community Association, an official refugee resettlement agency, offers support and a range of services to about 300 individuals and refugee families a year.

Filed Under: Capitol Heights, Carousel, Community, Home, MANDI 2015 Finalists, Neighborhoods, News, West

Greater Milwaukee Foundation chooses new ‘Healthy Neighborhoods’

December 19, 2014 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced new neighborhoods that will be included in its Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.

Filed Under: Capitol Heights, Carousel, Community, Harambee, Havenwoods, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, Northwest, Sherman Park, South, Thurston Woods

Grant helps keep Capitol Heights lawns trimmed, youth busy

September 16, 2014 by Matthew Wisla 3 Comments

The Capitol Heights Summer Youth Program will continue next year thanks to a $15,000 grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.

Filed Under: Capitol Heights, Carousel, Community, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North Tagged With: capitol heights, Community, healthy neighborhood initiative, housing, lawn care

Urban Underground building to be renovated and ‘gifted’

July 2, 2014 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

Urban Underground, a youth leadership development organization, has launched a major renovation as it prepares to take ownership of its building at 4850 W. Fond du Lac. Ave.

Filed Under: Capitol Heights, Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North, Sherman Park Tagged With: Education, urban underground, Youth

New loan fund to provide growth capital for black entrepreneurs

February 26, 2014 by Rick Brown 4 Comments

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and African American Chamber of Commerce will soon kick off a new revolving loan fund to help provide capital to small businesses and boost black entrepreneurship.

Filed Under: Amani, Capitol Heights, Carousel, Concordia, Economic Development, Enderis Park, Harambee, Havenwoods, Home, Lindsay Heights, Martin Drive, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North, Northwest, Sherman Park, Thurston Woods, Washington Park, West Tagged With: chamber of commerce, Economic Development, entrepreneurship

Pan-African group helps southeast Asian children learn English

November 7, 2013 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

Young refugees from southeast Asia find help overcoming language and cultural barriers at a South Side after-school program.

Filed Under: Capitol Heights, Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North Tagged With: Education, paca, pan-african community association, refugee, video

Plants grown by students at MPS’ Morse•Marshall on sale

July 5, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools Leave a Comment

Plants and flowers from bamboo to basil, marigold to morning glory and peas to peppers – all grown by students participating in the aquaponics and sustainability program at Milwaukee Public Schools’ Samuel Morse•John Marshall School for the Gifted and Talented – are going on sale this summer at farmers markets across the city. Students, along […]

Filed Under: Capitol Heights, Posts from Community

Photo 6: Jumbo hamburgers and frozen custard in Capitol Heights

May 21, 2012 by Adam Carr Leave a Comment

On 70th and Capitol Drive, Kitt’s Frozen Custard Drive-In was started in the 1950s by the Kittridge family. For drive-in or walk-up customers, it’s a neighborhood staple for frozen custard and delicious burgers. When you’re there, be sure to look up to see some layers of their history. In the heart of Milwaukee’s northwest side, […]

Filed Under: Capitol Heights

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