Winter Jackson, a Metcalfe Park resident and Clarke Street Elementary School mother, sits with neighbors outside the school playground where a third-grader was critically injured in the crossfire of a shootout.
Milwaukee groups partner to reduce worker exposure to lead paint
In response to elevated lead levels in abatement workers, several nonprofits are partnering to teach lead-safe work practices to contractors.
On the Block with Nassar Majeed
Nassar Majeed’s family has owned a home in Milwaukee for 62 years. Recently the city razed two nearby houses, located on the corner of Clark and North 6th Streets.
On the Block with Larry Thomas
Larry Thomas works in demolition. He recently helped tear down two abandoned houses at the corner of N. 6th and Clarke Streets.
On the Block with Ben Hibler
On May 9, the city of Milwaukee razed two abandoned houses next door to the home of Ben Hibler, 2165 N. 6th St. Hibler and his granddaughter, Brianna Kazee, watched while the houses came down. He said he’s seen other houses in the area come down recently.
Neighborhood House announces Jeff Martinka as new Executive Director
The Board of Directors at Neighborhood House of Milwaukee has announced the appointment of Jeff Martinka as its Executive Director. Martinka will succeed Richard Cox, who is retiring in May after six years as Executive Director of Neighborhood House.“We are thrilled to welcome Jeff as the new leader of an organization that has served this community for more […]
New reading room gives recovering addicts a place to relax with kids
Mothers and children at Meta House, a drug and alcohol treatment facility, received a new library full of children’s books from participants in the Future Milwaukee leadership program.
Proceeds from Growing Power 5K to support local food movement
Growing Power’s first Good Food Revolution 5K walk and run brought residents, local food advocates and politicians together to promote fresh, healthy food.
Legal questions drive dozens to free walk-in clinics celebrating Law Day
About 75 people picked up free legal advice at Law Day clinics held at four libraries throughout the area.
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s 30th build season now in full swing
A crew of more than 100 volunteers came together in the Washington Park neighborhood this week to launch Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s 30th year of building homes, community and hope at the annual “Blitz Build.” During this May building session, Habitat will add six owner-occupied houses to a block that is already home to seven […]
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