LBWN is pleased to announce the 2012 Most Improved Home Contest with the backing of Tri City National Bank and The Home Depot. This years expanded competition will build off the success of last year’s Most Improved Porch Contest in which 15 neighborhood residents invested over $24,000 in exterior, curb appeal enhancements. This year’s contest […]
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Celebrate Asthma Awareness Month by keeping kids smoke free
Asthma is a serious, sometimes life-threatening disease…and one that affects almost 20 million people in the United States. As we close out Asthma Awareness Month, it is important for Milwaukeeans to remember: Milwaukee is one of the worst asthma cities in the U.S. Milwaukee is plagued by asthma more than most cities in the U.S. and […]
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LEAP summer youth work program to launch Today
LEAP summer youth work program to launch Today A new program that will enable Milwaukee teens to gain critical job skills and work experience while also allowing for regular communication and interaction with Milwaukee police personnel kicked off off during a news conference Friday, May 18 at District 7, 3626 W. Fond du Lac Ave. […]
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UCC honors current and future leaders
The United Community Center (UCC) is proud to announce the recipients of this year’s Friends of the Hispanic Community Awards, which recognize individuals that have made immeasurable contributions to the development and well-being of the community at large. Honorees will be celebrated at UCC’s 42nd Anniversary Celebration. This year’s award recipients are The Walton Family […]
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Non-profit recruiting sophomores for college access program
College Possible™ Milwaukee (formerly Admission Possible) is seeking low-income high school sophomores interested in earning a college degree for its after-school college access and success program. Accepted students will begin the program as juniors in the fall of 2012. College Possible Milwaukee currently serves more than 350 high school juniors and seniors. Historically, 98 percent […]
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Prescription assistance from SDC
Income eligible patients can get assistance with filling prescriptions through a program coordinated by the Social Development Commission (SDC). The Prescription Advocacy and Referral Service (PARS) program is a service that helps low-income residents get free or low-cost medications from participating pharmaceutical companies. To find out more about the PARS program, visit the SDC website […]
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Roll-your-own ruling unfair
Dear Editor, For many years, the Wisconsin Hispanic/Latino Tobacco Prevention Network (WHTPN) has been working hard to reduce smoking rates in the Milwaukee area and across the state. On Feb. 24 we took a step in the wrong direction when a Madison judge ruled that roll-your-own (RYO) cigarette stores can continue to dodge the state’s […]
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Make A Difference with Match Day in Milwaukee
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced that on March 8, individuals, businesses and others will have a chance to support organizations in the Milwaukee community that are helping meet individual’s basic needs. On Match Day, every donation will be matched. Coordinated by the foundation, Match Day will benefit 19 Milwaukee organizations. Area funders including the Brewers […]
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Silver City Photo Request?
I am trying to locate any old photos of the original Silver City Recreations Center/Bowling Alley that used to occupy the corner of 38th or 37th and National Avenue in Milwaukee. My husband’s grandfather used to own the facility in the 1950s and sold it in 1962. His name was Louis Evanich. If you have […]
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Great job opportunity from Lindsay Heights!
Walnut Way and the Lindsay Heights Neighborhood Health Alliance are hiring a Project Coordinator to manage their Healthy Corner Stores Initiative. The goal of this project is to work with store owners and community partners to increase fresh produce sold in three corner stores in Lindsay Heights. The project is grant funded in partnership with […]