Join Mayor Tom Barrett and others as they cut the ribbon to officially open the extension of the Beerline Trail on August 24, 2015. This “rail to trail” redevelopment project is the result of a partnership between the City of Milwaukee, the Greater Milwaukee Committee (GMC), the Riverworks Development Corp., the Harambee Great Neighborhood Initiative, […]
A new day for Moody Park: After years of delays, revamped park finally opens
The $2 million makeover of Moody Park includes a new community center, lit basketball courts and a splash pad.
First tenant moves into the Innovations and Wellness Commons
The Milwaukee Center for Independence has begun operating out of the Innovations and Wellness Commons, a $6 million catalytic neighborhood improvement project in Lindsay Heights.
On the Block: Expanding horizons
Terryon Mckinnie, 16, who grew up near 23rd and Chambers, talks about exploring the world around him.
Mayor joins neighbors for walk in Washington Park
Milwaukee Police Department ambassadors joined Mayor Tom Barrett and Washington Park residents Tuesday for a one-mile walk through Washington Park, Metcalfe Park and Martin Drive, culminating in an ice cream social. Barrett is challenging Milwaukeeans to walk 100 miles in 100 days.
Safe Zones ambassadors build relationships in Garden Homes
Neighborhood ambassadors in Garden Homes have sparked hope, mediated violence and begun to build trust in the North Side community.
Ace Boxing Club fights to improve lives in and out of the ring
For 55 years, the Native-American-founded ACE Boxing Club has provided underprivileged youth with the opportunity to learn important life skills through boxing.
Walker’s Point Center for the Arts welcomes new executive director Ana Melo
Walker’s Point Center for the Arts is proud to introduce our new Executive Director Ana Melo, who started on August 10. Ana grew up in the Walker’s Point neighborhood and has strong ties to the community. She is a bilingual community leader passionate about the arts, youth engagement and nonprofit sustainability. Ana received a Master’s […]
Community groups look for answers as federal program funds decline
Federal funds for seven key community programs declined by at least 10 percent between 2007 and 2015, forcing local leaders to seek out new revenue options, says a report from the Public Policy Forum.
On the Block: Parenting
Brandon James, 32, who is expecting his first child, talks about his parents and the kind of parent he wants to be.
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