The Milwaukee Museum Mile kickoff event offered free admission and tours at a cluster of five local museums.
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Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Clarke Square, Home, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square
Coach works to revive baseball on south side
Julian Haliga is working hard to reinvigorate competitive baseball within the city, especially on the south side. Judging by the success of his team, he’s succeeding.
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Solidarity march draws thousands to lakefront
For the seventh straight year, thousands marched in a show of unity for immigrant and worker rights during the May Day Solidarity March organized by Voces De La Frontera, an immigrant rights group based in Milwaukee.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Menomonee Valley, Neighborhoods, News, South
Wellness Expo caters to Menomonee Valley workers
The “2012 Wellness Expo,” at Potawatomi Bingo Casino offered Menomonee Valley employees an opportunity to learn about health and wellness services.
Posted inCommunity, Concordia, Home, Location 2, Neighborhoods, News, West
Historic Milwaukee seeks volunteers
Historic Milwaukee is looking for volunteers for the Spaces & Traces program this spring, which will be exploring the Concordia neighborhood.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News, South
Resident concerns lead to massive cleanup in Clarke Square
A survey of Clarke Square residents found that they want to live in a cleaner neighborhood. More than 100 volunteers heeded their call during the “Clean Up Bash” on Earth Day weekend sponsored by the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative.
Posted inClarke Square, Economic Development, Home, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, South
Workers sought for construction training program
The Milwaukee Christian Center’s “Adult Build” construction training program gives participants a hands-on opportunity to learn the craft of building a house. The program is seeking workers to comprise its latest cohort.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Education, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Tenor students study law and get their day in court
Students at Tenor and three other city high schools are learning about the American legal system through a Marquette University Law School program called Street Law. In addition to a full year in the classroom, the teens recently competed in mock trials at the county and federal courthouses.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Harambee, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
Harriet Dorsey celebrates 106th birthday
Harriet Dorsey, the oldest resident of Walnut Way, celebrated her 106th birthday this week. State representative Elizabeth Coggs (10th District) joined the party, held at the Clinton Rose Senior Center, 3045 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr. In 2006, when Dorsey was 100, she was inducted in the Milwaukee County Senior Hall of Fame, receiving a special “Century of Service Award.” The long-time community volunteer has been called “the Queen Mother of the African American community.”
Posted inCarousel, Community, Housing, Layton Boulevard West, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North, Northwest, South, Thurston Woods
City program saves homeowners money on energy
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.