The new director of the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative plans to focus on redeveloping abandoned and foreclosed properties and creating a new public safety initiative, among other projects designed to improve the quality of life in the neighborhood.
Clarke Square
Construction begins on bridge connecting valley to The Domes
Construction has begun on a bike and pedestrian bridge that will link the Menomonee Valley to Mitchell Park. The project is part of a $26 million initiative to connect surrounding neighborhood residents to jobs and other resources in the valley.
Forum Latino offers resources for parents of special needs students
For 10 years, MPS has held an annual “Foro” or “Forum Latino” for parents of students with special needs. More than 400 people attended this year’s event, the only one of its kind in the state, according to the school district.
New, healthier items offered at two South Side grocery stores
Pete’s Market and El Rey are responding to requests from South Side residents to include more healthy food items in the stores.
Green Bay Packers’ practice field soon to be laid out in Mitchell Park
For three years a $300,000 synthetic turf football field donated to Journey House by the Green Bay Packers has sat in a storage warehouse in Green Bay. But, ground has now been broken for the Journey House Football Field and Stadium at Mitchell Park, and the turf will soon be laid out.
Journey House collection to brighten holiday season for the whole family
Journey House is collecting toys and gift card for neighborhood children and families this holiday season.
Cyclocross bikers overcome obstacles in Mitchell Park
Cyclists of all ages and skill levels gathered to have fun, learn and work toward a more active lifestyle and a more bike- and pedestrian- friendly neighborhood in Clarke Square at the recent “Cross the Domes” event in Mitchell Park.
Mexican Independence Day marked with parade and festival
The Latin and Central American countries of El Salvador, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua all celebrated their independence days last weekend. Mexicans, who make up the largest ethnic group in the state, celebrated with a parade and festival on the city’s south side.
Ground broken for 24-acre park in Menomonee Valley
The multi-faceted revitalization of the Menomonee Valley continues as a groundbreaking ceremony was held recently for a 24-acre park built along the Hank Aaron State Trail.
Journey House board member wins prestigious award
Timothy Terry, a Journey House board member, has been named one of The Network Journal’s 40-under-Forty Achievement Award winners. The Network Journal is a print and online publication focusing on black professionals and business owners.
