United Way and Hunger Task Force are distributing books across the city to underserved students to prevent a summer slide in reading proficiency.
Native American group honors veterans
Flowering Tree, an organization that promotes Native American culture, held an event Saturday honoring veterans, active military members and others who serve the community at the All Nations Senior and Culture Center at 33rd and State Street.
Common Ground mounts campaign to oppose public funding for Bucks arena
Common Ground is encouraging residents to urge their city, county and state representatives to vote against public funding for a new Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Dance company’s summer show addresses social issues through movement
Signature’s Safe Summer Show showcased talented performers and the social issues that they wanted to highlight through dance.
On the Block: Keeping the faith
Alexander James, 24, talks about how spirituality has changed his life.
New housing program provides ‘optimism and hope’ for homeless young adults
A new initiative to house youths aging out of foster care may provide a template for addressing homelessness, city, county and nonprofit officials say.
Local leaders voice mixed reaction to new marijuana rules
Both supporters and opponents of lowering the fine for marijuana possession are expressing concern that the change will send the wrong message to young Milwaukeeans about marijuana use.
Young artists’ paintings brighten Rays of Sunshine garden
ArtWorks for Milwaukee interns worked with members of the Franklin Heights neighborhood to create paintings for the Rays of Sunshine garden at 24th and Keefe Ave.
Jackson second-graders talk with Ugandan students about bullying
A second-grade class at Gwen T. Jackson Elementary School is getting to know students in Uganda by exchanging letters and talking via Skype.
MPS board to reconsider controversial charter school proposal
A proposed charter school headed by former Milwaukee Teach for America Executive Director Maurice Thomas that was denied approval in April will get another chance.
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