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New Common Council President José Pérez draws on past experience to meet current challenges

May 13, 2022 by Edgar Mendez 1 Comment

Born on the city’s South Side, José Pérez has made history as the first Latino to hold the title of Common Council president. “I hope that I can be inspirational for people,” he says.

Filed Under: Community, NNS Spotlight, South Tagged With: Common Council, District 12, Jesús Salas, JoCasta Zamarripa, José Pérez, Judge Pedro Colón, MICAH, milwaukee, South Side

‘We need to make sure we are empowering our neighbors’: JoAnna Bautch, VIA’s new executive director, shares vision for organization

March 17, 2022 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

JoAnna Bautch, 34, is the newly appointed executive director of VIA Community Development Corporation. She will replace Brianna Sas-Pérez, who announced her decision to step down from the role late last year.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South

On the South Side, a historic Ukrainian church does what it can to support a country

March 9, 2022 by Matt Martinez 3 Comments

St. Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church is the faith home to many in the city with roots in the old country. As violence continues in Ukraine, the parish’s members are doing what they can to help.

Filed Under: Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square

Leaders, residents work to transform South 13th Street

May 11, 2021 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

Organizers hope to invigorate the business corridor along South 13th Street, increase safety and better connect residents and amenities in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News, South

Milwaukee’s ‘Food Fairy’ keeps giving . . . and going

April 28, 2021 by Sam Woods Leave a Comment

For Laura Manriquez, community service has often centered around making sure her neighbors, especially children, have enough to eat every day.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Lincoln Village, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, South

NNS Spotlight: New name, same mission: How one organization is lifting up Milwaukee residents

February 3, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

VIA, the nonprofit organization formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, serves residents of Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park and focuses on affordable housing, economic development and grassroots leadership.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, NNS Spotlight, South

Menomonee Valley businesses carry on despite the pandemic

October 16, 2020 by Edgar Mendez Leave a Comment

Although the Potawatomi Hotel & Casino took the biggest hit, it hopes to bounce back as other businesses see signs of hope.

Filed Under: Economic Development, Menomonee Valley Tagged With: Catrina Crane, Corey Zetts, Economic Development, jobs, L & R USA Inc., masks, menomonee valley, menomonee valley partners, Palermos, Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, PPE, Rodney Ferguson, valley

Utility cutoffs put on hold until Nov. 1

September 17, 2020 by Matt Martinez Leave a Comment

Residents won’t have to worry about utility disconnections until April thanks to a decision Thursday by the Public Service Commission.

Filed Under: Community, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, North, Northwest, Public Safety, South, West Tagged With: covid-19, Ellen Nowak, PSC, Public Service Commission, Rebecca Cameron Valcq, Tyler Huebner, Utilities, Utility moratorium, winter moratorium

Controversy erupts after accusations of coronavirus-related price gouging at El Rey

March 16, 2020 by Edgar Mendez 5 Comments

El Rey is accused of price gouging, but owners deny the charges, saying “We will continue to search for the best deals we can and provide the cheapest prices.”

Filed Under: Carousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square Tagged With: coronavirus, covid-19, covid-features

Family and community outraged over release of acid attack suspect

March 11, 2020 by Edgar Mendez 2 Comments

The family of the man injured in an acid attack in November on the South Side expressed anger Wednesday that the suspect in the case is out of jail.

Filed Under: Public Safety, South Tagged With: business, Clifton A. Blackwell, crime and safety, immigrant, Mahud Villalaz, Public Safety, South Side

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