The hot, dry summer posed extra challenges for gardeners this year and Walnut Way recently addressed those in a special seminar.
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New coordinator provides one-stop-shop for MPS volunteers
New Volunteer Coordinator Heather Aschoff brings a true passion for connecting people who care with the needs of MPS.
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Alice’s Garden honored at Miller Park
Alice’s Garden was recognized again recently for its continued work in Lindsay Heights, this time with a “Go-To-Bat,” award from the Brewers Community Foundation and State Farm Insurance. The award is given to a nonprofit that’s making a positive difference in its community.
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Liberty Mutual Facebook campaign to benefit Milwaukee nonprofits
Liberty Mutual Insurance has launched its “Like My Community™ Project,” providing $100,000 in support to seven local nonprofit causes with a social media voting campaign.
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In Bronzeville, redevelopment still hasn’t turned the corner
The city of Milwaukee’s plan to revitalize the historic Bronzeville in a new location may take a step forward soon.
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Customers get taste of Growing Power at new market
Growing Power, in collaboration with the Martin Luther King Economic Development Corp., has opened a Deli & Food Market in the Harambee neighborhood.
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Health promoters aim to reach ‘people on the margins’
A recent grant from Greater Milwaukee Foundation will support strengthening Diverse and Resilient’s community health promoter program, which provides outreach and education to the LGBT community.
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“A Brush With Kindness” blitz saves homeowners thousands in repairs
Five homes in Clarke Square were repaired recently during “A Brush With Kindness” blitz week. The repairs, free to homeowners, would normally have cost thousands of dollars.
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Peace rally and parade inspire a day of non-violence
Youth, adults and community leaders marched from Sherman Park to Washington Park in Milwaukee Public Theatre’s All City Parade and then stayed for the 10th annual Summer of Peace Rally.
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Milwaukee County Board supports minimum wage increase
The Milwaukee County Board has approved a resolution calling on Congress to raise the federal minimum wage, making it the first local unit of government in the country to support the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2012 (H.R. 6211).