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On the Block: Growing up near Washington Park

January 8, 2019 by Analise Pruni Leave a Comment

Terrance Davis grew up in the Washington Park neighborhood. As the visitor services specialist at the Urban Ecology Center in the park, he appreciates serving the community where he was raised.

Filed Under: Multimedia, On The Block, Washington Park

Holiday lights show cheer in neighborhoods across the city

December 25, 2018 by Adam Carr 1 Comment

This gallery features festively decorated homes in each of the 18 neighborhoods NNS covers.

Filed Under: Amani, Capitol Heights, Carousel, Clarke Square, Community, Concordia, Enderis Park, Harambee, Havenwoods, Home, Kinnickinnic River Neighborhoods, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Lindsay Heights, Martin Drive, Menomonee Valley, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North, Northwest, Sherman Park, South, Thurston Woods, Walker Square, Washington Park, West

Washington Park celebrates season with new holiday decorations

December 20, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

Earlier this month, holiday wreaths, decked out in lights and decorations, were hung along Lisbon Avenue in Washington Park for the first time in more than a decade.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West

Rev-Up MKE aims to revitalize Near West Side through entrepreneurship

October 9, 2018 by Sarah Lipo Leave a Comment

The owner of an organic bakery won a cash prize and mentorship opportunities as the first-place winner in the recent Rev-Up MKE competition sponsored by Near West Side Partners.

Filed Under: Carousel, Concordia, Economic Development, Home, Martin Drive, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West

Urban Ecology Center celebrates National Honeybee Day at Washington Park

August 25, 2018 by Sharon McGowan Leave a Comment

Families gathered at the Washington Park Urban Ecology Center recently for a Bee Day party.

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photos, Washington Park

Community members demand action from city officials to improve park safety

August 14, 2018 by Sophie Bolich Leave a Comment

Community activists met in Washington Park, the site of a recent drive-by shooting, to demand action from city officials to improve safety in central-city parks.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Washington Park, West

Urban Ecology Center lease for Washington Park advances

July 26, 2018 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Leave a Comment

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors endorsed (17 – 1) a long-term lease with the Urban Ecology Center (UEC) for portions of Washington Park today that will bring significant investment and major upgrades to park facilities.

Filed Under: Posts from Community, Washington Park

Vliet Street business owners, community members encouraged by economic development

July 10, 2018 by Jenny Whidden 1 Comment

Improvements to businesses, beautification efforts and designs for a grocery store point to positive change on Vliet Street.

Filed Under: Carousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West

On the Block: Patience is key

June 5, 2018 by Jenny Whidden Leave a Comment

Shaun Brown has a lot of goals — travel more, buy property, get involved in transitional living — but she’s in no rush.

Filed Under: Multimedia, On The Block, Washington Park

American Red Cross, Harley-Davidson partner to install fire alarms in homes

May 7, 2018 by Margaret Cannon Leave a Comment

Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Harley-Davidson for the “Sound the Alarm, Save a a Life” campaign. The event was part of a national effort to install 100,000 free smoke alarms in 16 days.

Filed Under: Carousel, Community, Concordia, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety, Washington Park, West

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