Residents at a recent forum voiced disapproval of historic cuts to K-12 and higher education and a proposal to borrow money for highway expansions in Gov. Scott Walker’s state budget. Most agreed systematic change is necessary in order to address poverty.
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Students climb the tallest building to close cultural divide
Third graders from five city schools met atop Milwaukee’s tallest building to culminate a literacy program aiming to increase understanding about the city and its diverse makeup.
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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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Dance Fuzion performance showcases new arts program
Two Milwaukee Boys & Girls Clubs are piloting high-level arts programming taught by “art mentors.”
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Crisis hotline now serves homeless men seeking emergency shelter
IMPACT 211, the area’s crisis hotline, expands its service to include single homeless men and the shelters that serve them such as Hope House, Guest House and the Salvation Army Emergency Lodge.
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Community HealthCorps marks 20 years of creating healthier communities
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers benefit from the efforts of Community HealthCorps members, many of whom go on to work in health care.
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Students embrace engineering, innovation at STEM science fair
MPS’ first STEM-focused science fair reflects a recent nationwide push to emphasize science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in K-12 education.
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Street poll addresses ‘what if racism ended today?’
A recent lunchtime street poll by the YWCA gets people talking about racism’s worst effects on their lives and our society.
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Officials look to state for answers on sex offender residency
City of Milwaukee officials hope an ordinance passed in 2014 limiting where sex offenders can live will prompt Madison legislators to address what they say is a statewide issue.
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New garden will bring healthy food, green space to Concordia
Neighborhood House launched a new multi-use community garden park at the corner of West 27th Street and Richardson Place.