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Social Development Commission considers bankruptcy pathways as it deals with debt
Options include filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 for liquidation or under Chapter 11 for restructuring, or continue trying to secure funds to relaunch as a scaled down organization.
Posted inCommunity
5 things to know and do the weekend of July 17
Get a free haircut and combat summer learning loss; celebrate Frida Kahlo; enjoy several festivals; and more.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
Milwaukee is experiencing dangerous air quality. Here’s how you can stay safe.
Exposure to hazardous air conditions could cause problems for residents, who are being urged to stay indoors.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Community reacts to recent surge of reckless driving deaths
Four pedestrian deaths in less than 10 days has Milwaukee residents and a Vision Zero leader talking about how to help prevent reckless driving.
Posted inCommunity, Social Development Commission
SDC moves to keep Teutonia building out of foreclosure
SD Properties Inc., the property corporation affiliated with the Social Development Commission, is working with the City Attorney’s Office to avoid foreclosure on its property at 6850 N. Teutonia Ave. A judge approved a default judgment against SDC in a separate contract lawsuit.
Posted inArts and Recreation
Milwaukee’s diverse culture breathes life into Frida Fest
Held this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, the festival honors esteemed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo through vibrant art and local vendors.
Posted inHealth and Wellness
A year later: Metcalfe Park residents reflect on grocery store loss, plan for future
Run Black & Green, Metcalfe Park Community Bridges and Harmon Community Farm hosted a community-led day of action and wellness to address Milwaukee’s growing food access crisis.
Posted inArts and Recreation
‘You can see God’s hand in it’: How Milwaukee women are building a double Dutch community through sisterhood and fitness
Milwaukee’s 40+ Double Dutch Club is still in its infancy, but members are already seeing life changes.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Milwaukee’s crime decline reflects years of relationship building, advocates say
Recent data shows violent crime is down in the city. Advocates say preventing violence depends on trust as well as community investment.