The owners of the Schrager Auction House, idle since 2009, have offered to reduce the cost of the building for a worthy nonprofit.
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Brothers bring art of community building to Bronzeville
Vedale and Darren Hill have opened an art studio in Bronzeville that offers free afterschool and summer art programs for neighborhood children.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Capitol Heights, Carousel, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North
Mobile greenhouse helps students embrace agriculture, entrepreneurship
Teachers, parents and students at Milwaukee Environmental Sciences celebrated the debut of a mobile greenhouse, which was made possible through an Arts @ Large initiative with various community partners.
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Initiative brings different approach to addressing violence
A ‘Safe Zones’ initiative brings together community members and city officials in an effort to stop violence at the source and improve conditions in four central city neighborhoods.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Concordia, Economic Development, Home, Martin Drive, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
Corporate, education leaders hope to revitalize city’s near west side
A three-year, $1 million initiative is intended to promote assets and reduce crime on the near west side.
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First-ever People’s Choice awards presented at 2015 MANDI awards
A record crowd of more than 800 people attended the 2015 MANDI gala, where the Benedict Center’s Sisters Diversion Project was awarded both a People’s Choice award and the PNC Trail Blazer Award, which recognizes an innovative approach to a community problem.
Posted inCarousel, Education, Havenwoods, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Northwest
Teen programming at Silver Spring Neighborhood Center promotes positive lifestyle
An anti-pregnancy program, called the Loving and Developing Yourself (LADY) group, encourages teenage girls to seek academic excellence and set career goals while avoiding pregnancy.
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Getting to suburban jobs remains a challenge for city workers
Budget and service cutbacks mean there is little help in sight for city residents hoping to access jobs in outlying areas by bus.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Menomonee Valley, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square
Mexican consulate to open in Milwaukee by year’s end
In a nod to the growing Mexican population, the 51st Mexican consulate in the U.S. will open in Milwaukee soon.
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City entrepreneurs raise capital through microloan initiative
Kiva Zip, an online nonprofit program, provides Milwaukee’s small business owners with a way to acquire zero-interest loans through a vast network of lenders.