Many Bronzeville business owners believe The Hop will spur economic development, allow better access to downtown and create pedestrian-friendly streets.
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Taco truck issue on West National Avenue still unsettled, group says
A rally in support of taco truck owner Francisco Santos was scheduled to be held Friday, after the agreement reached in March between Arandas taco truck owner Francisco Santos and Ald. Bob Donovan fell through.
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What every Milwaukee teen needs to know to find (and keep) a summer job
Here are some resources (and advice) to help teens land jobs this summer.
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Can Milwaukee’s communities of color cash in on the Democratic National Convention?
With more than a year to go, Milwaukee’s minority business leaders ponder ways to help their communities benefit from the city’s moment on the national stage.
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Five ways to find a job in Milwaukee
There’s plenty of opportunities for employment in Milwaukee – it’s just a matter of knowing where to look.
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Landscaping enterprise employs Lindsay Heights residents who face hiring barriers
Walnut Way Conservation Corp. established Blue Skies Landscaping to help the community. Now the business provides a third of the organization’s operating budget.
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‘We don’t just build buildings; we build communities:’ Welford Sanders legacy comes to life in Harambee
A shoe factory turned apartment and office building is the latest development of the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation, which seeks to reinvigorate a thriving community in the blocks surrounding King Drive.
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Project lends the next generation of entrepreneurs a helping hand
Rev-Up Milwaukee’s small business competition winners are reshaping the commercial corridors of the Near West Side through new storefronts.
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‘Who can live and raise a family on $7.25 an hour?’ Milwaukee service workers hope for higher wages
Lorenda Smith, a mother of three with a baby on the way, works hard for her money. But it’s barely enough to take care of her family. Under a resolution by Ald. Tony Zielinski, Milwaukee would officially support Gov. Tony Evers’ plan to increase the minimum wage in Wisconsin to $15.
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Basia Rose Designs boutique opens on North Avenue in Lindsay Heights
Basia Spencer, owner of fashion boutique Basia Rose Designs, recently opened her own shop at a former pop-up space at 1617 W. North Ave. in Lindsay Heights, where she shares space with other vendors.