Local artists and students from the Clarke Square neighborhood are teaming up to create a community art installation in an alley at 26th and Mineral streets.
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Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, South
Teens share their stories through new Mitchell Street Library mural
The Mitchell Street branch of the Milwaukee Public Library recently unveiled a new public art installation: a mural designed by a team of eight teenagers in collaboration with visual artist Erick Ledesma.
Posted inClarke Square, Multimedia, On The Block
On the Block: An aspiring nurse
Shaquita Spencer has wanted to be a nurse for as long as she can remember. She works as a certified nursing assistant now, but her plan to go back to school and fulfill her lifelong dream is finally being set into motion.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square
Thousands of enthusiastic Club León fans cheer on team at Miller Park soccer match
Club León, a professional soccer team in Mexico with a large fan base in Milwaukee, recently played a scrimmage match at Miller Park against C.F. Pachuca. Leon’s fan club, Los De Arriba Milwaukee, was there to support the team.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Two new Silver City public art installations reflect neighborhood pride
New art pieces, on 35th Street and National Avenue, and 37th and Pierce streets, aim to attract people to local businesses, slow down traffic and build neighborhood identity.
Posted inClarke Square, Multimedia, Photos
United Way hosts ‘Day of Action’ at Longfellow School
United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County hosted a volunteering event at H.W. Longfellow School to celebrate the first day of summer.
Posted inLayton Boulevard West, Posts from Community
Two new art installations to be unveiled in Silver City
Project the result of a community-driven place-making process.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Greenfield Avenue construction puts pressure on local businesses
Profits are down for small, family-owned businesses on the South Side because of construction along Greenfield Avenue between 35th Street and Cesar Chavez Drive.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Economic Development, Harambee, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, South
Pop-Up MKE launches first round of summer businesses
This summer, 17 businesses will cycle through locations on the North and South Sides as part of the Pop-Up MKE program, which provides grants to small-business owners.
Posted inLayton Boulevard West, Posts from Community
Southside Residents celebrate completion of inaugural Neighbors in Action Leadership Program
Smiles and applause abounded on Saturday, June 2nd, as Southside-based community development organization Layton Boulevard West Neighbors (LBWN) recognized fifteen residents of the Silver City, Burnham Park, Layton Park, and Pulaski Park neighborhoods for completing their inaugural seven week Neighbors in Action (NIA) leadership program.