Fresh from his appearance at the BET Awards Show, where he received an award for community service, Marcus Duke is reinvigorated as he continues his efforts to find a permanent home for his organization.
Milwaukee employs new methods to combat food deserts
Milwaukee County has adopted the SEED initiative, which employs mobile markets, community gardens and food preservation to address the issues of hunger and urban food deserts.
Housing First gives new lease on life to 145 once-chronically homeless people
The Housing First program has decreased the chronically homeless population in the county by 70 percent during its first year of operation.
Safe Zones sets sights on expansion, impact
A Safe Zones Initiative that began in Garden Homes last year with the goal of preventing and de-escalating violence is receiving increased attention as Milwaukee attempts to ratchet up anti-violence efforts.
Local filmmaker wins award at American Black Film Festival
Tyshun Wardlaw knew she belonged in film and television after her first summer working on a movie set at Miller Park. Now she’s making her own movie.
Artist of the Year Della Wells calls on city, state to invest in artists
Milwaukee-born artist Della Wells, Milwaukee Arts Board 2016 Artist of the Year, would like to see developers incorporate art into building designs.
Artist of the Year Dasha Kelly sees art as part of city’s ‘creative economy’
Writer and social entrepreneur Dasha Kelly, Milwaukee Arts Board 2016 Artist of the Year, says art provides opportunities to cut through racial barriers.
Thirteen neighborhood parks where you can celebrate July 4th
The theme of this year’s Independence Day celebration is “Joining Hands for Peace.” Ten parks are offering fireworks, and many have activities all day for children and families.
Bronzeville and Walker Square residents welcome Bublr Bikes to their neighborhoods
Residents of Bronzeville and Walker Square are pleased to see the bike-sharing service in their neighborhoods, but some parents are asking for child-friendly options.
MPS expands community schools as part of reform efforts
Soon after Milwaukee Public Schools announced that it would not partner with the Opportunity Schools Partnership Program to restructure a failing school, the district made known that it would add to its roster of community schools, a reform model that has seen success nationwide.
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