A community-powered fridge opened Wednesday in the Tricklebee Café to help provide residents with healthy food options.
Metcalfe Park
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‘Deepening the crisis’: Pick ‘n Save’s closing creates community uproar
The plan to close the Pick ‘n Save’s North Side location in the Metcalfe Park neighborhood has raised a number of concerns for residents.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Feb. 14
Grab free resources from the Metcalfe Park Freedom Shop; swap old items for new ones; celebrate Valentine’s Day at Revel Bar; learn a new dance from Taylor Kristina; and bring your family to a winter festival.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 17
Participate in fitness activities for youths at Owen’s Place; visit the Metcalfe Park freedom shop; receive a box of food at Independence First; chill at the Milwaukee Public Library Mitchell Street Branch; and hang out with educators after work.
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Milwaukee gives thanks: 5 reasons why we’re grateful in 2024
To celebrate the season of gratitude and giving, we asked our neighbors what they’re thankful for. Here is what they said.
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Photos: Community members and city planners hear each other out over new housing plan
Metcalfe Park Community Bridges, a local social justice organization, wants people in the community to understand the city’s plan for the future of housing and zoning, including those who have a criminal record.
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Families call for more options after Next Door Pediatrics closes
Since the closing of Next Door Pediatrics, many North Side residents, particularly children, now face significant challenges in accessing essential health care.
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Branch Out Milwaukee is planting 250 new trees in Sherman Park
Branch Out Milwaukee and the Sherman Park Tree Board are working to improve the tree canopy in Sherman Park and provide residents with tree services.
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North Side residents can get free pet care services through the Pets for Life program
The Wisconsin Humane Society’s Pets for Life program exists to spread support and kindness among families with pets on the North Side.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: May 15 to May 19
Attend a town hall on lead pipe replacement; see artistic youth talent on display at Turner Hall; access the Jewish Community Pantry if you live in 53210 and 53216 ZIP codes; apply to Earn & Learn by Friday; and register for summer youth sports camps through Hmong American Friendship Association.