Patrons are reacting well to the fresh fruits and vegetables and lower-fat dishes now provided three days a week at Agape Community Center.
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Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Thai restaurant wins Silver City business plan competition
As the winner of a business plan contest open to all restaurants and delis in Silver City, Thai Lotus Restaurant received a $2,000 grant to grow its food wholesale business.
Posted inCommunity, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Strategies for LBWN Quality of Life Plan revealed
After months of one-on-one interviews, focus groups, neighborhood meetings and data collection, Layton Boulevard West Neighbors is ready to finalize a strategic plan for the neighborhoods of Silver City, Layton Park and Burnham Park.
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Roosevelt spic and span after Community Service Day
Volunteers descended on Roosevelt Creative Arts Middle School, 800 W. Walnut, recently to clean, paint and weed in advance of the first day of school. MPS staff, parents and local officials joined employees of GE Healthcare for the company’s 17th annual Community Service Day.
Posted inCommunity, Harambee, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North
Investment in Harambee brings results
When Thrivent Financial for Lutherans was looking to make a significant investment in a local community in 2005, Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood was well positioned to take advantage of the opportunity.
Posted inClarke Square, Community, Neighborhoods, News, South
Clarke Square still unmarked as permit problems persist
Five decorative gateway markers, meant to introduce the city to the historic Clarke Square neighborhood, remain in a warehouse after the city of Milwaukee denied permits at three of the original planned locations. The city is continuing to work with the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative as it searches for new homes for the markers.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Clarke Square, Community, Neighborhoods, News, South
Public Art at Mitchell Park showcases “Art and Archaelology of Me”
The Milwaukee Observatory, a public art installation created by students at Bay View High School, came to Mitchell Park this summer for the first time.
Posted inCommunity, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
A time to plant and a time to reap
As summer winds down, volunteers at Alice’s Garden are beginning to reap what they sowed in the spring.
Posted inCommunity, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Layton Boulevard West Neighbors to unveil Quality of Life Plan topics
Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park residents and others who are interested in the future of these neighborhoods will gather June 8 to learn what topics will be addressed in the Layton Boulevard West Quality of Life Plan.
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Thousands march in solidarity
Thousands of people, including a large contingent from Clarke Square, marched in support of immigration rights and against Gov. Scott Walker’s budget cuts May 1.