Milwaukee Public Library asked community members to share their ideas on the design of a new library branch coming to the Historic Mitchell Street neighborhood next year.
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Community members use Neighborhood Lens to bring city life into focus
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has launched a new community photography feature, Neighborhood Lens, with a pop-up photo gallery on Chavez Drive. The photos were taken by people who live or work on the South Side street.
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First ‘Ciclovia MKE’ brings community into the streets
After months of planning, South Side organizations launched an “Open Streets” event along Cesar E. Chavez Drive and Washington Street, offering exercise, food and fun.
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Photo exhibit captures perspective of LGBT teens
Diverse and Resilient’s recent photo project challenged LGBT youth to “think beyond the selfie” and use photography to express their feelings about how they see the world around them.
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Three South Side high schools call rebuilt South Stadium home
The South Division and Bradley Tech high school football teams played the first game on the newly reconstructed South Stadium, which replaced the 90-year-old field.
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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.
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On the Block: Hurricane Katrina
M.J. Perez talks about going to New Orleans to volunteer in 2005.
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On the Block: Rehabilitation
Joe Guentner, 64, talks about taking responsibility for his actions.
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On The Block: He once was lost
Brother Wiley Watson talks about how Milwaukee Victory Church’s Christian Restoration Home, 2212 W. National Ave., has changed his life.
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On the Block: Father figures
Charlene Love, 48, talks about not knowing who her real father is.