African-Americans living in segregated neighborhoods lack access to jobs and are more likely to live in poverty.
Bucks, Johnson Controls announce major investment at Westlawn Gardens
The Milwaukee Bucks are partnering with Johnson Controls to construct a $150,000 multi-sport complex at Westlawn Gardens’ Browning Elementary School and the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center.
Milwaukee Riverkeeper hosts 22nd annual river cleanup on Earth Day
Milwaukee Riverkeeper drew more than 4,000 volunteers for an annual spring trash cleanup along three major rivers.
Residents express concern about handling of chemicals in nearby plant
Residents who live near a North Side facility that is accused of improperly handling and disposing of hazardous materials urged city and state officials to better regulate companies that pose potential risks.
Asian market provides jobs, gathering place for Hmong community
The Milwaukee Asian Public Market Phongsavan, home to 70 vendors, a food court and a concert area, boasts an 84,000-square-foot building that draws about 1,000 patrons per week to Havenwoods.
Green Tree Community Garden provides ‘feeling of safety and peace’
The Green Tree Community Garden, established in 2013, boasts vegetable gardens, green space, a pergola and a rain garden. Neighborhood residents say it has improved the sense of community in Havenwoods.
Silver Spring Neighborhood Center fosters hope, self-sufficiency
Located across the street from Westlawn Gardens, Wisconsin’s largest low-income public housing development, Silver Spring Neighborhood Center builds and strengthens community by developing long-term relationships, supporting and educating residents of all ages, and paving a path to self-sufficiency.
On the Block: Forced to leave college
Reagan High School 2015 graduate Darrin Madison, who completed one year at Howard University, is taking a year off to raise money for costs incurred when he lost financial aid in his second semester.
Safe & Sound expansion ‘means a whole lot to the community’
A year-and-a-half fundraising effort has enabled Safe & Sound to bring resources and community programming to enhance safety in Milwaukee Police Department District 4 on the northwest side.
Havenwoods Walk/Run and Harvest Fest registration closes today
Alderman Cavalier Johnson of the Milwaukee Common Council invites the public to attend the Havenwoods 5k – 10k Walk/Run and Harvest Fest this Saturday, September 24 at 9:00 a.m. This event benefits Havenwoods neighborhood revitalization projects. The race starts at the Havenwoods State Forest. Following the race, participants can enjoy the Havenwoods Harvest Fest at […]
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