The Milwaukee Promise Zone Initiative held the first of a series of neighborhood summits in Milwaukee’s central city, providing resources meant to give residents a second chance.
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Developer scales back plans for Garfield School in Bronzeville
A plan to turn the former Garfield Avenue school into 60 apartments along with cultural and commercial space has been downsized because construction estimates for the school came in at double the expected cost.
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High school seniors commit to higher education at college signing day
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee acknowledged the accomplishments of area high school seniors at the second annual college signing day.
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Corporate, education leaders hope to revitalize city’s near west side
A three-year, $1 million initiative is intended to promote assets and reduce crime on the near west side.
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Getting to suburban jobs remains a challenge for city workers
Budget and service cutbacks mean there is little help in sight for city residents hoping to access jobs in outlying areas by bus.
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City entrepreneurs raise capital through microloan initiative
Kiva Zip, an online nonprofit program, provides Milwaukee’s small business owners with a way to acquire zero-interest loans through a vast network of lenders.
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COA scholarship provides path to driver’s license for hundreds of local teens
A decade-old program provides free driver’s education for Milwaukee teenagers who hold a 2.3 grade point average, participate in community service and attend an after-school program.
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Transportation advocates offer differing perspectives on urban transit issues
Representatives of six different organizations involved in transportation issues shared their perspective on transit routes, I-94 west, the downtown streetcar line and more in response to a Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service survey.
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Next phase of Menomonee Valley development to include riverwalk, food and beverage district
Highlights of planned development in Menomonee Valley include creation of a food and beverage district, which would supply jobs to surrounding neighborhoods.
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Transitional jobs program struggles to find eligible participants
Compete Milwaukee, a Transform Milwaukee Jobs program, is seeking to provide transitional opportunities for individuals who face the greatest barriers to employment. But, for many interested individuals, narrow eligibility requirements are a barrier to participation.