Special report: Decade-long Zilber Neighborhood Initiative changes trajectory of Lindsay Heights

September 19, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

The 10-year Zilber Neighborhood Initiative ended this summer and Lindsay Heights leaders say most of the plan’s goals have been met or are on the way to completion.

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‘Blueprint Bootcamp’ inspires black and Latino entrepreneurs

September 18, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz 1 Comment

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A dozen budding business owners who attended the recent “Blueprint Bootcamp” hosted by Young Enterprising Society were selected as finalists in a competition geared toward entrepreneurs of color.

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New mural illustrates positive choices for teens

September 17, 2018 by Grace Connatser Leave a Comment

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Fourteen teens ranging from 13- to 17-years old created their own mural based on the choices they want to make in their lives. The mural will be displayed at New Beginnings are Possible.

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County committee defeats proposed bus fare enforcement policy

September 14, 2018 by Analise Pruni 3 Comments

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The Milwaukee County Transit System president and several employees successfully argued against a proposal that would have changed the rules about what happens when a bus rider doesn’t pay the fare.

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Doors Open highlights King Drive as ‘spotlight neighborhood’

September 13, 2018 by Max Nawara Leave a Comment

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King Drive participants in Doors Open Milwaukee hope the event will bring recognition to their neighborhoods and build a sense of community.

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Festival celebrates cultural and ethnic diversity of Silver City neighborhood

September 12, 2018 by Sarah Lipo Leave a Comment

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The Silver City InterNational Festival held last weekend celebrated the cultural and ethnic diversity of Silver City, located on the South Side.

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Walnut Way launches ‘Lead From Where You Live’ initiative

September 11, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer Leave a Comment

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Walnut Way seeks to involve Lindsay Heights community members in neighborhood development conversations and encourage grassroots leadership.

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Iconic Lindsay Heights mural restored for 18th annual Harvest Day

September 10, 2018 by Grace Connatser Leave a Comment

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Teens worked to return the 12-year-old “Caring Neighbors” mural at Walnut Way Conservation Corp. to its original look throughout the summer and unveiled it on Harvest Day.

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Greatest barrier to affordable housing in county is low incomes, report finds

September 7, 2018 by Analise Pruni Leave a Comment

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A recent Wisconsin Policy Forum report found that just over half of Milwaukee County’s renters are “rent burdened,” meaning they spend at least 30 percent of their income on housing. Low incomes, rather than high rents, are the root of the problem.

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Milwaukee Youth Council makes violence prevention a top priority

September 6, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

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In response to the violence plaguing Milwaukee, including 19 homicides in August, the city’s Youth Council called for a cease-fire over Labor Day weekend as part of its plan to reduce violence in the city.

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Special report: Decade-long Zilber Neighborhood Initiative changes trajectory of Lindsay Heights

‘Blueprint Bootcamp’ inspires black and Latino entrepreneurs

New mural illustrates positive choices for teens

County committee defeats proposed bus fare enforcement policy

Doors Open highlights King Drive as ‘spotlight neighborhood’

Festival celebrates cultural and ethnic diversity of Silver City neighborhood

Walnut Way launches ‘Lead From Where You Live’ initiative

Iconic Lindsay Heights mural restored for 18th annual Harvest Day

Greatest barrier to affordable housing in county is low incomes, report finds

Milwaukee Youth Council makes violence prevention a top priority

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