A $225,000 grant to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity will fund new homes, home repairs and a new swimming pool building in Washington Park.
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Refugees welcomed at annual International Learning Center holiday party
Refugees from Burma, Somalia and other countries celebrated the holiday season at the International Learning Center, a program of Neighborhood House.
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County provides funds to renovate ‘cultural gem’ in Washington Park
The Milwaukee County budget includes funds to repair Washington Park’s historic band shell and baseball field.
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Mobile fitness team helps city residents improve health
Robert and Jolie Brox have a dedicated following at their weekly fitness class at the Urban Ecology Center’s Washington Park branch.
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Community offers wish list for Urban Ecology Center renovation
Neighborhood residents and other users of the Washington Park Urban Ecology Center met with Quorum Architects and center and park staff to share their ideas.
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On the Block: ‘Work doesn’t cut it’
Leon Douglas, 36, talks about why he doesn’t want a job.
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Neighborhood House teens host haunted halls fundraiser
Kids of all ages and costumes made their way to Neighborhood House’s annual Haunted Halls event held at 2819 W. Richardson Place. Teens at Neighborhood House, a community center with a 70-year legacy, designed and created the two-day event of spooky activities to benefit their teen program. For only $3, attendees were able to participate […]
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New mural marks entry to Washington Park neighborhood
A new mural at the corner of Lisbon Avenue and 31st Street draws inspiration from the zoo once located in Washington Park and the park’s designer who believed natural beauty can improve human nature.
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On the Block: Classroom confessions
Dennis Marshall, 39, talks about the challenges of teaching grade school students.
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Doors Open showcases Concordia Gardens, other central city venues
Doors Open Milwaukee will showcase six central city attractions during its free event, which runs Sept. 19 and 20.