City leaders addressed Sherman Park residents’ concerns about unkempt vacant homes and other issues at a recent town hall meeting hosted by Ald. Russell Stamper.
Opponents question MPS board decision to combine Carmen, Pulaski
A former charter school opponent cast the deciding vote as the MPS Board of School Directors approved a partnership that will see Carmen South and Casimir Pulaski High School exist side by side.
2015 Día de los Muertos Parade
The 6th Annual Día de los Muertos Parade took place in the Walker Square and Walker’s Point neighborhoods on Saturday, Oct. 31.
Día de los Muertos celebration includes piñatas for first time
Pinatas and the Day of the Dead don’t ordinarily go together, but they did this weekend. A group of volunteers created piñatas for the Dia de los Muertos holiday as part of a community-building effort.
Residents, city officials celebrate Innovations and Wellness Commons opening
The long-awaited Innovations and Wellness Commons on the North Side houses four organizations focused on promoting healthy living and investing in Lindsay Heights.
Neighborhood House teens host haunted halls fundraiser
Kids of all ages and costumes made their way to Neighborhood House’s annual Haunted Halls event held at 2819 W. Richardson Place. Teens at Neighborhood House, a community center with a 70-year legacy, designed and created the two-day event of spooky activities to benefit their teen program. For only $3, attendees were able to participate […]
On the Block: My brother’s keeper
Eric Jefferson, 48, talks about the responsibility we have to our community, our community has to us and we have to each other.
Black leaders point to racism as root cause for joblessness among black men
A summit focused on addressing the issue of black male unemployment in Milwaukee drew criticism from some attendees for not including the individuals being discussed. Black speakers said discrimination and exclusion are at the root of the problem.
Solar-powered address plaques bring light, break down barriers in Burnham Park
Residents of Burnham Park overcame a language barrier and created new connections through a project to install solar-powered address plaques on their block.
Café @ Large wins $25,000 grant
Students and staff of Arts @ Large were presented with an enormous facsimile of a check, representing a $25,000 grant, at a recent celebration at the organization’s gallery and café, 908 S. 5th St.
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