If you’re interested in lowering your energy bills, the Milwaukee Energy Efficiency (Me2) program may be right for you. The program, designed to help homeowners save money on energy costs, is recruiting in Layton Boulevard West, Lindsay Heights, Thurston Woods and other central city communities this spring.
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Five gateway markers installed in Clarke Square
Nearly a year after decorative markers intended to help “brand” Clarke Square were completed, they have been installed at five locations throughout the community.
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First gateway marker appears in Clarke Square
Nearly a year after permitting problems delayed the placement of decorative gateway markers in Clarke Square, the first of five markers has recently been set on South Layton Boulevard.
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Youth encourage peers to “kick butts”
Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club members joined anti-smoking groups on March 21 to urge their peers to quit smoking. They hung colorful T-shirts bearing anti-tobacco messages on clotheslines in front of the club at 43rd and Burleigh streets to attract the attention of rush hour commuters.
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Clarke Square homeowners eligible for free property repairs
Enrollment is now open for Habitat for Humanity’s A Brush With Kindness Program in Clarke Square. The program’s volunteer workforce repairs properties of low-income homeowners in the area.
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NNS marks first year with “Tweet and Toast”
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service celebrated the first anniversary of its launch Thursday. About 75 community members, Diederich College of Communication faculty and staff, and guests gathered in Marquette University’s Johnston Hall to hear Journal Sentinel columnist and editorial writer James Causey discuss his work.
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Against the odds, youth rise up
The most important function of Youth Rising Up, a program at Pathfinders, is to help teens and young adults who have faced serious obstacles find their voices.
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Milwaukee Christian Center embarks on planning process
The Milwaukee Christian Center has been serving low-income south side residents for decades, providing services ranging from food pantries to first-time juvenile offender programs. But, MCC leaders understand that they must adapt to new challenges. Recently, they began a process that will shape the center’s future.
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Panel, audience recognize abundance in Milwaukee
A recent workshop brought together a panel of four visionary Milwaukee leaders to discuss the tenets of abundant communities as part of a three-part series on “Building a Better Milwaukee.”
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Bruce Guadalupe students explore ‘Mockingbird’ with Milwaukee Rep
Eighth graders at Bruce Guadalupe Community School are working with Milwaukee Repertory Theater educators to explore the literary classic, “To Kill a Mockingbird.”