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Posted inConcordia, Posts from Community, Washington Park
Milwaukee youth speak up and engage with police to create positive relationships
“Talk it Out! Youth Engaging with Law Enforcement” is a unique pilot program of the 27th Street West Drug Free Coalition designed to give youth in the 53208 zip code (an area that includes Washington Park, Cold Spring Park, and Historic Concordia among others) the opportunity to command a conversation with local law enforcement in […]
Posted inClarke Square, Neighborhoods, Posts from Community, South
Journey House CEO receives women of influence award
It is our distinct pleasure to inform you that Dr. Michele Bria has been selected as a winner in the Milwaukee Business Journal’s annual Women of Influence awards program!! This program profiles Milwaukee-area women who are leaders in their fields and are making an impact in their professions and communities. These profiles will be published […]
Posted inPosts from Community
Free prostate cancer screenings to be offered at Miller Park
Marking six years of collaboration, Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, Fox 6, the Milwaukee Brewers and ZERO-Prostate Cancer Testing are again joining together to encourage men to protect themselves against prostate cancer. Set for Monday, May 12 (rain or shine), from 7 am to 1 pm at Miller Park, the free screenings will […]
Posted inPosts from Community
Reaffirming a role in the Community
The Social Development Commission continues to provide solutions to the challenges faced by the thousands of low-income residents of Milwaukee County… that was the message at the April Community Brainstorming Conference Forum. Members of the Social Development Commission (SDC) Board and CEO George Hinton outlined agency activities for participants at the monthly gathering held at […]
Posted inCarousel, Economic Development, Education, Home, Lindsay Heights, Neighborhoods, News, North
Construction trades program moves to unused space at North Division
A popular construction skills training program called One Hope Made Strong will hold classes at North Division High School, where it has access to tools and appropriate workspaces.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Community, Economic Development, Home, Neighborhoods, News
New Bucks ownership not game-changer for ‘Fair Play’ campaign
Campaign officials remain steadfast in demanding that if public money is used to pay for a new Bucks arena, it should also pay to improve recreational and athletic facilities at public schools.