From walks with the mayor to cleaning up Sherman Park, there’s much to do this week. Here are some of our picks.
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5 things to do this weekend: May 31 to June 2
Saturday is going to be busy in Milwaukee. Quite busy. Here are our picks to enrich your weekend.
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5 things to know in Milwaukee: May 27 to June 1
From Memorial Day to the first day of June, Milwaukee’s week is packed with things to do and know.
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5 things to do this weekend: May 24 to May 26
Happy Friday. It’s a long weekend with plenty to do in Milwaukee. Here are some of our picks.
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NNS Spotlight: Reggie Reed wanted to help the community. His solution was an employment agency.
Through free training, Mindful Staffing Solutions connects residents to jobs and provides them skills they’ll need to succeed in the future.
Posted inCarousel, Community, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Warming shelters expand hours as brutal cold descends on city
During the past several days, shelters and warming rooms expanded their hours to protect Milwaukee’s homeless population from the extreme cold.
Posted inCommunity, Economic Development, Layton Boulevard West, Menomonee Valley, Special Report
Home ownership, commercial corridors strengthened in LBWN during Zilber initiative
The Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods of Silver City, Burnham Park and Layton Park were at a tipping point in 2011, when they were selected to participate in the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative. Since then, they have moved in a positive direction.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, North
Sixth annual Bronzeville Week celebrates Vel R. Phillips with street dedication
A stretch of Fourth Street between Capitol Drive and St. Paul Avenue is now Vel R. Phillips Avenue. Bronzeville Week included the dedication ceremony, food and entertainment events, and opportunities to support local business.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News
Heal The Hood block parties, spoken-word classes promote violence prevention
Heal the Hood founder Ajamou Butler focuses on violence prevention and community-building at events such as the recent block party and resource fair.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Community, South
Teens share their stories through new Mitchell Street Library mural
The Mitchell Street branch of the Milwaukee Public Library recently unveiled a new public art installation: a mural designed by a team of eight teenagers in collaboration with visual artist Erick Ledesma.