Milwaukee’s Ladies of Charity group aims to clothe 1,000 children this year

September 4, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

The Milwaukee chapter of Ladies of Charity has been distributing clothing to thousands of children for the past 50 years. This year, the group plans to surpass that amount.

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Happy Labor Day

September 3, 2018 by Adam Carr Leave a Comment

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While heat and humidity look to stretch beyond Labor Day, with school back in session for students around Milwaukee, summer feels as if it’s over.

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Big Clean MKE aims to spruce up city neighborhoods

September 1, 2018 by Sarah Lipo Leave a Comment

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In conjunction with the first-ever Hip-Hop Week in Milwaukee, many volunteers recently participated in Big Clean MKE, held in memory of slain city worker Greg “Ziggy” Zyszkiewicz.

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‘Soapbox’ project invites city residents to discuss social issues

August 29, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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Still Waters Collective gathered comments from “missing and overlooked voices” on topics such as privilege, gender and incarceration and then convened public conversations to share perspectives on those topics.

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Make-A-Wish chapter seeks to serve more Hispanic families

August 28, 2018 by Sophie Bolich Leave a Comment

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Five-year-old Ximena Contreras and her family recently returned from a trip to Walt Disney World thanks to the Wisconsin chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

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Plan for streetcar expansion on King Drive moves forward amid development in Bronzeville

August 24, 2018 by Abby Ng 1 Comment

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The Department of City Development and the Historic King Drive BID presented a final plan for streetcar expansion and economic development, while addressing displacement concerns.

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Milwaukee Mustang Track Club takes home 13 medals

August 20, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz Leave a Comment

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The Milwaukee Mustang Track Club won 13 medals in the recent AAU Junior Olympics Track and Field Championships in Des Moines, the most since the club was founded in 2002.

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Skilled-trades training program qualifies city residents for construction jobs

August 15, 2018 by Andrea Waxman Leave a Comment

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Five years after Ezzard White established his One Hope Made Strong (OHMS) training program for central city residents, 10 of his trainees are working on the Legacy Lofts project on North Avenue between 15th and 16th streets.

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Community members demand action from city officials to improve park safety

August 14, 2018 by Sophie Bolich Leave a Comment

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Community activists met in Washington Park, the site of a recent drive-by shooting, to demand action from city officials to improve safety in central-city parks.

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Sixth annual Bronzeville Week celebrates Vel R. Phillips with street dedication

August 10, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer 1 Comment

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A stretch of Fourth Street between Capitol Drive and St. Paul Avenue is now Vel R. Phillips Avenue. Bronzeville Week included the dedication ceremony, food and entertainment events, and opportunities to support local business.

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Milwaukee’s Ladies of Charity group aims to clothe 1,000 children this year

Happy Labor Day

Big Clean MKE aims to spruce up city neighborhoods

‘Soapbox’ project invites city residents to discuss social issues

Make-A-Wish chapter seeks to serve more Hispanic families

Plan for streetcar expansion on King Drive moves forward amid development in Bronzeville

Milwaukee Mustang Track Club takes home 13 medals

Skilled-trades training program qualifies city residents for construction jobs

Community members demand action from city officials to improve park safety

Sixth annual Bronzeville Week celebrates Vel R. Phillips with street dedication

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