Volunteers built a new playground in Harambee as a way to promote 60 minutes of play and a safer neighborhood for children.
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United Community Center to drop Felix Mantilla Little League
After several decades of running the Felix Mantilla Little League on the South Side, United Community Center announced on Facebook that this season was its last.
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Fireworks and other festivities set to celebrate Independence Day
Looking for a place to celebrate the Fourth of July? Several Milwaukee County Parks will be hosting parades, contests and fireworks displays to help residents celebrate Independence Day.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
Ballroom dance competition keeps students on their toes
Students at 50 Milwaukee schools are preparing to participate in an upcoming ballroom and tap dance competition at the Bradley Center.
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Favorite of 2013: Long-awaited Packers field opens in Mitchell Park
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service covered a wide range of stories focused on central city neighborhoods during the past year. In the second of a three-part series, Reporter Edgar Mendez explains why his story about the Packers’ football field in Mitchell Park is his favorite of 2013. It was originally published on June 10.
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District 3 police, residents bond on the ball diamond
Next Door Foundation organized a softball game to strengthen relations between District 3 police and residents.
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Youth recall violence, encourage peace at North Side gathering
North Side young people took the lead in planning an event to promote peace through art and music in Washington Park’s Fox Field.
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Two-thirds of recreational facilities at county public schools sub-par, study finds
Common Ground unveiled a report that describes the condition of athletic and recreational activities at schools throughout the county to bolster the organization’s Fair Play campaign.
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Long-awaited Packers field opens in Mitchell Park
The Journey House Packers Field at Mitchell Park is now open. The “field of dreams” is the only NFL field in the country that is not located at an NFL facility.
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Rally revs up Rufus King Generals to throw down at state tournament
Rufus King International High School has its second chance in two years to win the state basketball championship. Students supported their team at a spirited rally before the players boarded the bus to Madison.