St. Augustine Preparatory Academy will primarily serve Latino students when it begins classes next month. The school also will offer community members access to a health care clinic, ESL classes and GED preparation.
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Hayes students exposed to STEM careers through GE Girls program
Six female students at Hayes Bilingual students were introduced to careers in science, technology, engineering and math during a five-day program this summer.
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Volunteers pack more than 10,000 meals for children
St. Anthony High School hosted a recent food-packing event to provide healthy meals for Milwaukee children.
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Combined CiclovíaMKE and Southside Bicycle Day promotes safe streets, healthy living
On a recent Sunday when temperatures soared above 90 degrees, hundreds of people gathered in Clarke Square for the ‘open streets’ festivities.
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Carmen Schools of Science and Technology — graduation highlights
Last weekend 124 graduates from Carmen Schools of Science and Technology walked across the stage to receive their diplomas.
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South Side barbershop owner creates one-stop shop for hip-hop community
Felipe “Flip” Martinez, owner of Flip N Styles Barbershop on West National Avenue, opened Motive8 clothing store next to his barbershop to create a hub for all things hip-hop.
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Historic Mitchell Street Sun Fair draws thousands for ethnic food, welcoming vibe
The seventh annual Historic Mitchell Street Sun Fair provided an opportunity for people of multiple ethnicities to come together and embrace other cultures.
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Southside neighborhood associations hold inaugural summit
Resident groups from Clarke Square, Walker’s Point and Walker Square gathered to socialize and share ideas in a new initiative to strengthen their neighborhoods.
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Newly constructed Turnkey home available for sale in Layton Boulevard West
Layton Boulevard West Neighbors’ Turnkey Home Renovation program recently put its first-ever new construction home on the market. Like previous homes in the program, it includes energy-saving features that will help keep it affordable for the new owner.
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On the Block: Fostering family
Antonette Logan, 45, is in the process of becoming a foster parent to her niece and nephew.