Brown Street Academy students carefully plant strawberries as part of the Junior Master Gardeners program at Alice’s Garden.
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Posted inClarke Square, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, South
Housing Coordinator announced for Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative
Fresh from her job at the neighborhood development department at the United Community Center in Milwaukee, Veronica Ortiz, 30, was named the housing coordinator for the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Layton Boulevard West, Neighborhoods, News, South
Frank Lloyd Wright lives at Burnham Street and Layton Boulevard
Did you know that you can see Frank Lloyd Wright houses every day on the South Side of Milwaukee? If you didn’t, you’re not alone.
Posted inHealth and Wellness, Neighborhoods, News
Learn about ‘growing local’
Outpost Natural Foods and Urban Ecology Center are sponsoring “Grow Local Milwaukee—Celebrate Urban Gardening!” from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at the center, 1500 E. Park Pl. in Riverside Park. Participating organizations include Eat Local Challenge/Eat Local Milwaukee, Farm Fresh Atlas of Southeastern Wisconsin, Gardens Not Garbage, Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful, Kellner’s Greenhouse, […]
Posted inArts and Recreation, Health and Wellness, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
Spring planting begins at Alice’s Garden
Jeff Rainwater plants shallot sets at Alice’s Garden in Lindsay Heights.
Posted inCommunity, Neighborhoods, News
Thousands march in solidarity
Thousands of people, including a large contingent from Clarke Square, marched in support of immigration rights and against Gov. Scott Walker’s budget cuts May 1.
Posted inAmani, Neighborhoods, News, North
Helmet donation promotes biking safety
One hundred Milwaukee children received free bike helmets recently at an open house at COA Goldin Center, 2320 W. Burleigh St.
Posted inEconomic Development, Neighborhoods, News
Wisconsin march for immigrant and worker rights
A statewide march for immigrant and worker rights will be held Sunday, May 1, in Milwaukee.
Posted inClarke Square, Housing, Neighborhoods, News, South
Local program builds homes and skills
At first glance, the house under construction at 2221 S. 18th St. seems like any other new home rising from the ground, but it’s actually the first of its kind. The house, about 65 percent complete, is the first home to be built by participants of the Adult Build program at Milwaukee Christian Center.
Posted inHousing, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
Home lots available for $1 in Lindsay Heights
Lindsay Heights resident Twyla James bought a lot from the city of Milwaukee for $1 in September 2009, on the condition that she build a house there and live in it for at least five years.