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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Wisconsin’s smoking ban marks first anniversary
Members of the Wisconsin Latino/Hispanic Tobacco Prevention Network gathered June 5 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the state’s ban on smoking. Wisconsin is one of 27 states that have banned smoking in enclosed public spaces.
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Wisconsin’s smoking ban marks first anniversary
Members of the Wisconsin Latino/Hispanic Tobacco Prevention Network gathered June 5 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the state’s ban on smoking. Wisconsin is one of 27 states that have banned smoking in enclosed public spaces.
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Silver City Townhomes and sports court celebrate opening
A new sports court at Silver City Townhomes is now available for the community to use. The townhomes and sports court recently celebrated their grand opening.
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Mosaics piece together Native American culture at Brown Street Academy
Brown Street Academy principal Ava Morris wanted her students to have a variety of experiences that they might not otherwise have access to. The school lost its part-time art teacher in 2009, so when Morris heard about Arts@Large from a colleague, she jumped at the opportunity. The organization pairs diverse visual, literary, performing and multimedia artist educators with students for a three-year period.