Architects developers, community leaders and citizens discussed plans for six sites in the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District, which was created in 2005. The city hopes investors will back plans to develop the sites.
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Metcalfe Park community wrestles with housing, jobs
Foreclosed properties and job training were the top concerns raised by residents at a recent Metcalfe Park community forum.
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MANDI award nominees named to ‘Sweet Sixteen’
Finalists for the 2014 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innnovation, known as the “MANDIs,” were announced Wednesday evening to a crowded room of nominees, community leaders and corporate sponsors.
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Ribbons, foil and red bows create oasis on close-knit block
Twenty-six trees along 24th Place on the North Side are tied with red bows and wrapped with gold foil in an effort to spread holiday cheer.
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Time management main challenge for College Possible freshmen
As they near the end of their first semester, four College Possible students are adjusting to demands of schoolwork, jobs and family.
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Pressure mounts for local GED students as deadline approaches
In less than two weeks, the current version of the GED exam will change and students who’ve passed some, but not all, the exams will have to start over.
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Special Report: Mounting fines for minor infractions hit low-income drivers hardest
Unpaid traffic tickets are leading to a growing number of driver’s license suspensions for impoverished, minority Milwaukeeans.
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Free construction skills training aims to meet growing need
A retired Milwaukee Tech High School teacher has begun teaching a free skilled trades training program that he designed in 2008. With large construction projects planned, the time is right.
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Harambee tour highlights ‘environment of self-empowerment’
A group of activists, policy makers and politicians heard about successful community development initiatives in Harambee during a recent bus tour sponsored by LISC Milwaukee.
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Harambee tour highlights ‘environment of self-empowerment’
A group of activists, policy makers and politicians heard about successful community development initiatives in Harambee during a recent bus tour sponsored by LISC Milwaukee.