The Clarke Square community paid tribute to the memory of Tomás Garrett-Rosas as it prepared to clean up neighborhoods surrounding Journey House.
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Milwaukee Rep connects students to their neighborhoods through arts
Students at Milwaukee’s North Division High School are learning about themselves, their history, and visual and spoken arts, thanks to an ambitious Milwaukee Repertory Theater program.
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City nonprofit organizations shy away from residency debate
Ending the statewide residency requirement for city employees could have a huge impact on neighborhoods across the city of Milwaukee. Yet, few central city community organizations have taken an official stance on the issue.
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TEDxHarambee conference gathers ‘STEAM’
While Harambee may not be known as the center of Milwaukee’s innovation scene, the upcoming TEDxHarambee conference may help change that.
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Immigration reform bill historic but not perfect, advocates say
Organizers at Voces De La Frontera have been pushing for comprehensive immigration reform since the organization’s inception. That day seems to be coming closer, though advocates say the plan is far from perfect.
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Entrepreneurs sought for business plan competition
The winner of the Silver City Business Plan Competition will be awarded a cash prize, a financial incentive package including rent for a renovated National Avenue storefront and help from marketing and accounting professionals.
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Immigration reform rally-goers come home optimistic
Members of a grassroots immigrant rights group met with Wisconsin lawmakers and attended a massive National Rally for Citizenship on the west lawn of the Capitol.
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Milwaukee Area Time Exchange expands to include those who need it most
By creating community connections through timebanking, the Milwaukee Area Time Exchange helps to bring resources to people with disabilities and build community in distressed neighborhoods.
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Washington Park residents welcome Habitat for Humanity initiative
Washington Park residents praised Habitat for Humanity for choosing their neighborhood as the first for its Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, a new $20 million community-building strategy.
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Summer camps offer wide variety of options for working parents
Worried about what your children will do all summer while you are at work? A variety of all-day camps are available throughout the city. Despite the chill in the air, it’s not too soon to check them out.