The Journey House Packers Field at Mitchell Park is now open. The “field of dreams” is the only NFL field in the country that is not located at an NFL facility.
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Three Bridges Park completes Menomonee Valley transformation
The last major project of the $26 million From the Ground Up initiative to connect the Valley to surrounding neighborhoods is the recently named Three Bridges Park, which opens to the public on July 20.
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Community honors professor’s memory at South Side clean-up
The Clarke Square community paid tribute to the memory of Tomás Garrett-Rosas as it prepared to clean up neighborhoods surrounding Journey House.
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Immigration reform bill historic but not perfect, advocates say
Organizers at Voces De La Frontera have been pushing for comprehensive immigration reform since the organization’s inception. That day seems to be coming closer, though advocates say the plan is far from perfect.
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Immigration reform rally-goers come home optimistic
Members of a grassroots immigrant rights group met with Wisconsin lawmakers and attended a massive National Rally for Citizenship on the west lawn of the Capitol.
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Thousands of pounds of free food distributed to Clarke Square residents
The need for health services and food is great in Clarke Square. Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative and Molina Health Care recently partnered to address both problems.
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Award-winning police officer dedicated to community
District 2 Community Liaison Officer Jesus Gloria is responsible not only for handling crisis situations and preventing crime, but also for visiting students, removing graffiti and connecting residents with community resources. It’s not an easy job.
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Ending residency requirements riles up south side leaders
South side community leaders blasted Gov. Scott Walker for adding a provision to the 2013 budget ending the mandatory residency requirement for municipal employees statewide.
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Journey House receives grant from Packers Foundation
Journey House has received a $5,000 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation. The grant, given out as part of the Foundation’s annual distribution of grants on February 12th at a luncheon at Lambeau Field, was one of 145 awards given to civic and charitable organizations throughout the state of Wisconsin. These funds will benefit […]
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South side leader reclaims identity as ‘born-again Latina’
Tatiana Joseph, born in Costa Rica and raised on the south side, struggled with her identity as a youth whenever she ventured outside her south side neighborhood. Now she helps others take pride in who they are.