For decades, the look of historic Cesar Chavez Drive, once known as S. 16th Street, remained unchanged.
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Roosevelt spic and span after Community Service Day
Volunteers descended on Roosevelt Creative Arts Middle School, 800 W. Walnut, recently to clean, paint and weed in advance of the first day of school. MPS staff, parents and local officials joined employees of GE Healthcare for the company’s 17th annual Community Service Day.
Posted inClarke Square, Economic Development, Education, Health and Wellness, Neighborhoods, News, South
Long-awaited groundbreaking at Longfellow set for Sept. 16
Groundbreaking for the Journey House Center for Family Learning and Youth Athletics will take place on Sept. 16, at Longfellow Elementary School.
Posted inCommunity, Harambee, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, North
Investment in Harambee brings results
When Thrivent Financial for Lutherans was looking to make a significant investment in a local community in 2005, Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood was well positioned to take advantage of the opportunity.
Posted inClarke Square, Community, Neighborhoods, News, South
Clarke Square still unmarked as permit problems persist
Five decorative gateway markers, meant to introduce the city to the historic Clarke Square neighborhood, remain in a warehouse after the city of Milwaukee denied permits at three of the original planned locations. The city is continuing to work with the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative as it searches for new homes for the markers.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Clarke Square, Community, Neighborhoods, News, South
Public Art at Mitchell Park showcases “Art and Archaelology of Me”
The Milwaukee Observatory, a public art installation created by students at Bay View High School, came to Mitchell Park this summer for the first time.
Posted inCommunity, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
A time to plant and a time to reap
As summer winds down, volunteers at Alice’s Garden are beginning to reap what they sowed in the spring.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Health and Wellness, Menomonee Valley, Neighborhoods, News, South
Runners, walkers support Hank Aaron State Trail in 5K race
Hundreds of walkers and runners set out from Miller Park on a recent Saturday morning to support the Hank Aaron State Trail. The 5K Run/Walk took participants through the Menomonee Valley along Canal Street, along the river and back to Miller Park.
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Child Health Week kicks off in Milwaukee
The city of Milwaukee is sponsoring the 11th annual Milwaukee Child Health Week from August 12-19.
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Agape moves toward healthier food for community meal program
Agape Community Center is working to provide healthier food for the families who participate in its community meal program.