After holding a design charrette for 27th Street in 2016, Near West Side Partners brought back the collaborative design event to gather community ideas on developing sites along 35th Street.
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5 things to know and do the week of Dec. 9
Design a snowflake keychain at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch; sing holiday carols with Martin Drive residents; attend a holiday gathering hosted by Walker’s Point Association; receive free legal services; and engage in a discussion for men.
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Milwaukee neighborhood groups to host candidate forums
Before the general election on April 2, hear from candidates running for alderperson in Milwaukee’s Districts 6, 7 and 10 and other city and county offices at neighborhood forums this month.
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5 things to know and do the week of May 29
Hear a discussion about missing and murdered Indigenous people; learn about suppliers diversity certification; participate in a forum on police-community relations; join a bike ride in Lindsay Heights; and watch a movie under the stars.
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UPDATE: Aisha Carr reports move into MPS District 4 after living outside the area during school board race
Aisha Carr, who lived outside Milwaukee Public Schools’ District 4 while running for the school board, has moved into the district and begun her term on time.
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Holiday lights show cheer in neighborhoods across the city
This gallery features festively decorated homes in each of the 18 neighborhoods NNS covers.
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Rev-Up MKE aims to revitalize Near West Side through entrepreneurship
The owner of an organic bakery won a cash prize and mentorship opportunities as the first-place winner in the recent Rev-Up MKE competition sponsored by Near West Side Partners.
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Pete’s Pops opens new location on Near West Side
Near West Side residents gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Pete’s Pops storefront at 3809 W. Vliet St. last Friday. The store will be open weekends through the end of the season, offering a rotating menu of fruit and cream popsicles.
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Committee accepts proposal to raze part of Gettelman Brewery
The fight over preserving the Gettelman Brewery site moved forward in the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee.
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Joy in light
Mayloynii Coste Carabello believes the key to happiness is finding your passion and sharing love with others.