Despite temperatures hovering near the 80-degree mark, neighborhood residents had wintry conditions in mind recently as “Weatherization Fair 2011” took place at Clarke Square Park.
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Menomonee Valley Branch of Urban Ecology Center breaks ground
A new satellite facility of the Urban Ecology Center, to be built on the site of an old tavern on the 3700 block of W. Pierce Street, will offer neighborhood schoolchildren and residents a place to learn about the environment. On a recent weekday, dignitaries, children and local residents gathered for the ceremonial groundbreaking of the Urban Ecology Center’s (UEC) Menomonee Valley Branch.
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Firefighters stumped by severed tree branch
A recent storm split a tree on the 1800 block of W. Washington St. in Clarke Square, and caused extensive damage in the city as high winds blew through the area.
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Thai restaurant wins Silver City business plan competition
As the winner of a business plan contest open to all restaurants and delis in Silver City, Thai Lotus Restaurant received a $2,000 grant to grow its food wholesale business.
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Strategies for LBWN Quality of Life Plan revealed
After months of one-on-one interviews, focus groups, neighborhood meetings and data collection, Layton Boulevard West Neighbors is ready to finalize a strategic plan for the neighborhoods of Silver City, Layton Park and Burnham Park.
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Long-awaited Longfellow addition breaks ground as community celebrates
The facilities at Longfellow School and Journey House have long been overcrowded and distressed, but that will soon change. Construction has begun on the Journey House Center for Youth and Family Athletics. The new addition will serve both institutions by providing a new cafeteria, kitchen, gym, computer labs and classrooms.
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Cyclists wheel into Mitchell Park and spur bike lanes for Clarke Square
Mitchell Park will be the focal point of Clarke Square on Saturday, Oct. 1, as “Cross the Domes,” a 300-person cyclocross race, and “Clarke Square Moving,” a community fundraising event, take place.
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UNCOM Walk for Wellness promotes healthy eating, active living
About 650 people attended the fourth annual UNCOM Walk for Wellness held at Kosciuszko Park on Milwaukee’s South Side.
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Longfellow opens doors to students, keeps them open for parents
While most schools encourage increased parental involvement, Longfellow lives and dies by it. Administrators know it’s the key to their success.
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Special Report: Streetscape alters look, feel of historic business district
For decades, the look of historic Cesar Chavez Drive, once known as S. 16th Street, remained unchanged.