Long-awaited Longfellow addition breaks ground as community celebrates

September 19, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

The facilities at Longfellow School and Journey House have long been overcrowded and distressed, but that will soon change. Construction has begun on the Journey House Center for Youth and Family Athletics. The new addition will serve both institutions by providing a new cafeteria, kitchen, gym, computer labs and classrooms.

Cyclists wheel into Mitchell Park and spur bike lanes for Clarke Square

September 19, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

Mitchell Park will be the focal point of Clarke Square on Saturday, Oct. 1, as “Cross the Domes,” a 300-person cyclocross race, and “Clarke Square Moving,” a community fundraising event, take place.

Special Report: Streetscape alters look, feel of historic business district

August 29, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

For decades, the look of historic Cesar Chavez Drive, once known as S. 16th Street, remained unchanged.

Long-awaited groundbreaking at Longfellow set for Sept. 16

August 29, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

Groundbreaking for the Journey House Center for Family Learning and Youth Athletics will take place on Sept. 16, at Longfellow Elementary School.

Wisconsin march for immigrant and worker rights

April 27, 2011 by Edgar Mendez

A statewide march for immigrant and worker rights will be held Sunday, May 1, in Milwaukee.

LBWN awarded MANDI for Silver City Townhomes

April 1, 2011 by Sharon McGowan

Silver City Townhomes, 20 rent-to-own homes developed by Layton Boulevard West Neighbors (LBWN) and Wisconsin Redevelopment, has won the State Farm Building Blocks Award for a real estate project that enhances the community.