The Dominican Center is bouncing back from two burglary incidents last week. The center has received community support and is seeking donations of Halloween costumes.
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Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Housing, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, North, Photos
Photos: Community members and city planners hear each other out over new housing plan
Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, a local social justice organization, wants people in the community to understand the city’s plan for the future of housing and zoning, including those who have a criminal record.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Neighborhoods
Joyce’s House Education Center to expand after big win at Rev-Up MKE competition
Joyce’s House Education Center won both the first place prize of $10,000 and the $1,000 audience choice award at Rev-Up MKE, a small-business competition hosted by Near West Side Partners.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, Walker Square
What do residents want to see for Walker Square Park as $750,000 in funding paves way for upgrades?
Walker Square Park is getting $750,000 for park improvements, which some neighborhood residents see as a once-in-a- generation opportunity to update the community space.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Neighborhoods
Teens Grow Greens’ interns explore Milwaukee’s neighborhoods through new internship
A group of Milwaukee teens spent their summer exploring Milwaukee neighborhoods as part of Teens Grow Greens’ newest internship.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, Multimedia, Neighborhoods, Photos
Photos: Scenes from the Bronzeville Art Walk
During the annual Bronzeville Art Walk, participants got to view and purchase art and vendor goods, enjoy live entertainment, participate in interactive demonstrations and support local businesses.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods
Soccer hero Jimmy Banks to be honored with community mural
The Friends of Jimmy Banks is working on a mural with community artist Tia Richardson to honor Jimmy Banks, a Milwaukee soccer player and coach who was one of the first two African American players to play for the U.S. Men’s National Team.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods
Enjoy summer in Milwaukee with free neighborhood concerts and community events
Many free community concerts, events, markets and activities are happening in neighborhoods in Milwaukee this summer.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods
Tax appointments for former SDC clients will close at IRS office on July 24
Tax-filing appointments for Social Development Commission clients will be wrapping up at the IRS office this month, according to the SDC board.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, Sherman Park
Branch Out Milwaukee is planting 250 new trees in Sherman Park
Branch Out Milwaukee and the Sherman Park Tree Board are working to improve the tree canopy in Sherman Park and provide residents with tree services.