Elliot Oshkeshequam, who lost his job recently, spent a recent morning gathering scrap metal in Clarke Square.
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On the Block: Community organizer
Terry O’Kelly, 31, is an organizer with Wisconsin Voices who goes door to door hoping to persuade residents to get involved in their community. NNS caught up with him in Metcalfe Park.
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On the Block: Exercising their rights
Two city residents share why voting is important to them.
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Lisbon Avenue Art Festival
Neighbors from Washington Park enjoyed the Lisbon Avenue Art Festival, which was organized by Washington Park Partners and Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity.
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On the Block: Soccer courts
James Moran, executive director of the Milwaukee Soccer Development Group, explains how playing soccer on tennis courts could help inner-city, Milwaukee youth.
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On the Block: Preacher man
Shawn Ede preaches the Gospel at the busy intersection where Burleigh Street, Fond Du Lac Avenue and 35th Street with the hope his word will make a positive difference.
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On the Block: Bus serves
High school student Robyn Amire talks about her experience with the city bus system as she waits for a bus to take her home to the Northwest Side.
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On the Block: Dance to the music
Dance student Isabel Sovitzky rocked out to the music of the Liam Ford Band at a recent “Wednesdays At The Shell in Washington Park” concert.
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On the Block: New mom, natural products
Lincoln Village resident Linda Serna learns about nontoxic home products in a program taught by Venice Williams at Alice’s Garden. (Photos by Sue Vliet)
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On the Block: Community gardener
Lawarrell Cain, a Sherman Park resident who gardens in Lindsay Heights, explains what he loves about Alice’s Garden, while planting onions on a windy summer day. (Photos by Sue Vliet)