Beats & Baile: A Salsa Social, hosted by Latino Arts at the United Community Center, brought Milwaukee residents together for beginner-friendly and bilingual dance instructions.
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Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
Here’s what you need to know about SDC’s lawsuits and former buildings
The Social Development Commission’s former main office building is up for sale again while the agency’s other legal cases are progressing.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the week of April 27
Learn how to stop a bleeding emergency; give feedback on the 30th Street Corridor Trail; get information about the 414 in Motion plan; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development
Deadline is approaching for teens to join Earn & Learn paid summer program
Earn & Learn is a summer employment program where teens and young adults can gain new skills and job opportunities. Time to sign up is running out.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of April 24
Learn about resources for immigrant students; attend a food access town hall; hear about the role of the Environmental Collaboration Office; and more.
Posted inCommunity, Housing, Resources
Project Clean & Green is helping get rid of flood-damaged and other unwanted items
Unwanted items are being collected from residential properties until June 1. Learn when they’ll be picking up trash in your neighborhood.
Posted inCommunity, Education, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: From community college to career: Fixing the transfer gap in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Dr. Terrance Hopson writes about the need to build stronger pathways to help students move from community college to an advanced degree or training.
Posted inCommunity, gun violence
Update: Common Council confirms new director of Department of Community Wellness and Safety
The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday confirmed Karin Tyler as the new director of the Department of Community Wellness and Safety.
Posted inCommunity, Photos
‘Out here to make the community look better’: Milwaukee residents participate in neighborhood cleanups in preparation for Earth Day
Milwaukee residents attended several different neighborhood cleanups over the weekend, picking up litter and clearing debris. Organizers say the efforts also help strengthen engagement and community pride.
Posted inCommunity, Opinion: Community Voices
Opinion: Everybody loves sustainability until poverty wears it
Angelique Sharpe shares an Earth Day reflection on conservation, dignity and who gets left out of the conversation.