Amani United has new board members as the Dominican Center prepares to hire a new executive director.
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5 things to know and do the week of Nov. 25
Attend a food pantry at the Milwaukee Islamic Dawah Center; learn about photography; chill at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch; pick up free groceries; and enjoy a Thanksgiving meal.
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Find free Halloween and fall events in your neighborhood
There are plenty of free family-friendly events to celebrate Halloween in Milwaukee, including official trick-or-treating hours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27.
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Quarter of Milwaukee County homicides since 2023 occurred in two ZIP codes
A total of 81 homicides occurred in 53206 or 53209 since the beginning of 2023. That’s 26% of the total in Milwaukee County.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of June 7
Attend the Viva MKE marketplace; celebrate National Puerto Rican Day; fellowship at the safe summer kickoff; spend the day outdoors at Milwaukee Turners Hall; and enjoy the festivities at a block party in the Amani neighborhood.
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Leaders, community members weigh in on the SDC’s shutdown
A cross-section of professional advocates and community organizers give their opinions on the suspension of operations at the Social Development Commission.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of April 26
Engage in a community conversation; walk for autism; receive free groceries; get rid of prescription drugs; and join a citywide initiative to clean up your neighborhood.
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How to celebrate Earth Day around Milwaukee
Some Milwaukee neighborhood groups are hosting cleanups in celebration of Earth Day and are welcoming volunteers to pick up litter and debris all spring.
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District 7 Common Council candidates discuss economic issues during forum
Common Council candidates for District 7 discussed strategies to address homeownership, out-of-town property owners and licensing businesses during a community forum.
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Meet the Common Council candidates who want to represent District 7
Hear from the four candidates running to be alderperson for Milwaukee’s District 7 at a forum on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Embassy Center MKE.