For 55 years, the Native-American-founded ACE Boxing Club has provided underprivileged youth with the opportunity to learn important life skills through boxing.
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Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Few details available about FoodShare drug testing program
Wisconsin Department of Health Services officials apparently have not determined how they intend to drug test some food stamp recipients or how much it will cost, a month after measure signed into law.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South
Event raises awareness of obesity in Native American community
Ignace Indian Health Center’s annual obesity awareness event provided free physical exams and activities for the city’s Native American community.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Harambee, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Second healthy food market proposed for King Drive
Local developers want to feed, educate and employ Milwaukee residents at a proposed delicatessen and fresh-food market in a boarded-up restaurant.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park
Rain garden to occupy lot in historic Cold Spring Park
A desire among neighbors for an outdoor gathering space is coming to fruition with the help of several stakeholders.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Metcalfe Park, Neighborhoods, News, North
Couple leads effort to serve home-cooked meals to neighbors in need
The self-funded Matilda Ward Youth Empowerment Association has been providing free summer meals at Butterfly Park for more than 10 years.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Health and Wellness, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
Community welcomes long-anticipated changes to Johnsons Park
Stakeholders from all walks of life celebrate the groundbreaking for a $1.2 million renovation of Johnsons Park, a testament to collaboration and a symbol of the area’s renewal.
Posted inAmani, Carousel, Community, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Officials promise revamped Moody Park will open in late August
The long-awaited grand opening of Moody Park is set for late August, though some residents worry that the project will be delayed again.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Public Safety
Local leaders voice mixed reaction to new marijuana rules
Both supporters and opponents of lowering the fine for marijuana possession are expressing concern that the change will send the wrong message to young Milwaukeeans about marijuana use.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, Sherman Park
Friendship Club provides supportive sanctuary for addicts
Members enjoy the safe and healthy social setting at the Friendship Club’s alcohol-free meeting hall on Fond du Lac Avenue.