At the Lisbon Avenue Corridor Charette, Washington Park residents and local design firms worked on ideas for six project sites they hope connect with the neighborhood’s quality of life goals.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 27
Enjoy a farm-to-table meal; learn hip-hop dance; defend yourself against common scams; and more.
Posted inCriminal justice, Public Safety
Critics still wary of facial recognition technology use by law enforcement
Residents and others are still raising concerns over the potential use of the controversial technology. MPD says it no longer plans to use the technology, and also announced the suspension of an officer for improper use of a different tracking technology.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness, NNS Spotlight
‘It’s beautiful to see’: Milwaukee youths help transform vacant 53206 lot into a community garden
Children from We Got This Milwaukee are working to beautify the neighborhood by turning a vacant into a space of learning, growth and positivity.
Posted inCommunity, Education
Carmen Northwest’s move to Harambee brings new possibilities for students and the neighborhood, school leaders say
The school envisions partnerships with local businesses and other collaborations when the school moves to its new building in July.
Posted inCommunity, Public Safety
Air Wisconsin turns to ICE
The Appleton-based airline now plays a role in the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, flying between detention centers. Explore how its flight patterns have changed since its sale to a federal contractor.
Posted inCommunity, Criminal justice, Public Safety
Monte Mabra wants the revenge to stop
After his brother’s killing, Monte Mabra decided to confront revenge culture in Milwaukee.
Posted inCommunity, Health and Wellness
Registration opens this week for Milwaukee youth sports classes
Learn how to dribble a basketball, swing a golf club and more with these low-cost Milwaukee Recreation sports classes.
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Wisconsin Assembly is done legislating for the year. Here’s what lawmakers did and what’s unfinished.
The final marathon session included a reversal on postpartum Medicaid coverage and a plan to use $125 million to address PFAS pollution.
Posted inCommunity, Housing
Dominican Center aims to maintain services for residents as agency restructures
Dominican Center eliminated some staff positions in January as part of restructuring, but wants to add new positions. Some residents are asking for more transparency on the changes.