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.
COA scholarship provides path to driver’s license for hundreds of local teens
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.
Pan-African group helps refugees, immigrants adjust to U.S.
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.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation chooses new ‘Healthy Neighborhoods’
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced new neighborhoods that will be included in its Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.
Grant helps keep Capitol Heights lawns trimmed, youth busy
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.
Urban Underground building to be renovated and ‘gifted’
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.
New loan fund to provide growth capital for black entrepreneurs
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.
Pan-African group helps southeast Asian children learn English
Young refugees from southeast Asia find help overcoming language and cultural barriers at a South Side after-school program.
Plants grown by students at MPS’ Morse•Marshall on sale
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 […]
Photo 6: Jumbo hamburgers and frozen custard in Capitol Heights
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, […]
