NNS invites Milwaukee residents to submit photos that show how they celebrate the holidays. Submissions are due by Monday, Jan. 2. The 10 best photos will be posted at www.milwaukeenns.org on Monday, Jan. 9. First prize will be a $50 Visa gift card; two runners-up will each will receive a $25 Visa gift card.
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Bilingual legal services ‘unique’ to Centro Legal
The nonprofit Centro Legal clinic has provided free bilingual legal services for 20 years on Milwaukee’s south side. The need is particularly strong in family courts, according to Heather Ramirez, executive director.
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Neighbors meet on public safety issues in Clarke Square
The next meeting of the Clarke Square Public Safety Committee will be from 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14 at M&I Bank, 2701 W. National Ave. The committee meets on the second Wednesday of every month to discuss safety issues in the neighborhood. Community members are encouraged to participate. For more information or to join the […]
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EPA, community to meet
Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency will discuss the effects of poor air quality, environmental justice and the agency’s role in cleaning up local polluters at a forum sponsored by the Cleaner Valley Coalition at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1236 S. Layton Blvd. The forum, open to the public, will focus […]
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MANDI finalists to be named
Finalists for the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation will be announced at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6 by officials of the Milwaukee Local Initiatives Support Corp. (LISC). The announcement will be part of an event held at Kochanski’s Concertina Bar, 1920 S. 37th St., Milwaukee. The MANDI awards, sponsored by LISC, recognize people and […]
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Clarke Square neighborhood takes census into its own hands
Only about half of Clarke Square residents filled out their 2010 census forms, information that the federal government uses for multiple purposes including allocating funds to communities. As a result, the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative is taking its own census.
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Community development summit focuses on food
The 10th annual Community Development Summit, “Food for Thought: New Recipes for Job Growth,” will focus on the regional food economy and its opportunities for economic growth and job creation. The event is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29 at the Italian Conference Center, 631 E. Chicago St. The event is […]
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Layton Boulevard West announces plan to improve quality of life
After months of one-on-one interviews, focus groups, neighborhood meetings and data collection, the Quality of Life Plan for the Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods of Silver City, Layton Park and Burnham Park has been unveiled to the public.
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Lindsay Heights groups discuss Wellness Commons, community issues
The status of the proposed Wellness Commons will be discussed as part of a report to Lindsay Heights residents from 5-7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21 at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St. Twice a year, “Report to Community” (R2C) events bring together people for a discussion on what has been accomplished in the […]
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Studies say community development efforts face tough challenges
Two new reports presented at LISC’s Community Development Symposium find that there is progress in Milwaukee, despite the difficult economy and other discouraging trends. Much more, they argue, needs to be done.