Menomonee Valley Passage, a pedestrian bridge at 37th and Pierce Streets on the north edge of Layton Boulevard West, is among the 22 citywide winners of the 2011 Mayor’s Design Awards, presented by Mayor Tom Barrett. The passage won for better connecting many residents to the Menomonee Valley, creating a trailhead for an extension to […]
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Lindsay Heights captures awards for design excellence
Two Lindsay Heights projects are among the 22 citywide winners of the 2011 Mayor’s Design Awards, presented by Mayor Tom Barrett.
Happy spring from Walnut Way
Our peach blossoms were beautiful. The bees are buzzing and our gardens are being planted. Enjoy the photo or stop on by!
Journey House GED Graduate Receives Scholarship
Journey House GED graduate Shanice Brown received the Jim and Karen Schlater Scholarship at the organization’s graduation dinner on Monday, May 23. This one-time award was presented to Shanice for her volunteerism and demonstrated commitment to helping her neighborhood.
Fresh food restaurant proposed for Lindsay Heights
The restaurant will be more than just a source of healthy food, but a way for people to develop skills to live better lives.
Earn & Learn: Youth 14-21 eligible for city program to earn wages, acquire skills
Applications for the City of Milwaukee’s Earn & Learn Private Sector Job Connection are now available online.
Renderings reveal potential locations for Packers field at Mitchell Park
The Mitchell Park redesign project is still in the planning stages, but renderings show two possible locations for the NFL football field donated by the Green Bay Packers to Journey House in 2009.
Five markers to welcome residents, visitors to Clarke Square
The first of five gateway markers for Clarke Square is nearly complete. Once finished, the markers will be placed in various locations throughout Clarke Square.
Teen committee urges support for smoking prevention programs
The Tobacco Teen Advisory committee of UMOS educates other teens about the dangers of smoking. UMOS is a nonprofit organization that provides programs and services for underserved populations. Below are two letters to NNS written by members of the committee.
Photos of refugee families on exhibit at Saint Joseph
Here, There, and Elsewhere: Refugee Families in Milwaukee, a photo-documentary by John Ruebartsch & Sally Kuzma, is on exhibit at Saint Joseph Hospital through June 3, 2011.