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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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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Entrepreneurs sought for business plan competition
The winner of the Silver City Business Plan Competition will be awarded a cash prize, a financial incentive package including rent for a renovated National Avenue storefront and help from marketing and accounting professionals.
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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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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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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.
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Layton Boulevard West gears up for mobile ‘bike hub’
Hub coordinator will tour the neighborhood on an adult tricycle, fixing bikes for free while promote safe biking.
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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.
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Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods ‘on the rise’
In the year since Layton Boulevard West Neighbors presented its Quality of Life Plan to the neighborhood, visible improvements have been showing up in Silver City, Layton Park and Burnham Park.