Winter Jackson, a Metcalfe Park resident and Clarke Street Elementary School mother, sits with neighbors outside the school playground where a third-grader was critically injured in the crossfire of a shootout.
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On the Block with Nassar Majeed
Nassar Majeed’s family has owned a home in Milwaukee for 62 years. Recently the city razed two nearby houses, located on the corner of Clark and North 6th Streets.
Posted inHarambee, Home, On The Block
On the Block with Larry Thomas
Larry Thomas works in demolition. He recently helped tear down two abandoned houses at the corner of N. 6th and Clarke Streets.
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On the Block with Ben Hibler
On May 9, the city of Milwaukee razed two abandoned houses next door to the home of Ben Hibler, 2165 N. 6th St. Hibler and his granddaughter, Brianna Kazee, watched while the houses came down. He said he’s seen other houses in the area come down recently.
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.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Menomonee Valley, Neighborhoods, News, South, Walker Square
May Day marchers seek tuition equity for undocumented college students
The annual May Day march for immigrant rights brought calls to end deportations, stop detaining people at local courthouses and provide undocumented Wisconsin college students tuition equity.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Community, Home, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News, South, Special Report, Walker Square
Special Report: Undocumented immigrants pay heavy price for minor offenses
Many undocumented immigrants from Milwaukee County who were deported as a result of the federal Secure Communities program were guilty of misdemeanor offenses, such as driving without a license, according to a new report.
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Community members march across bridge to stop violence
Community organizations have begun a campaign to stop the violence in the city of Milwaukee. Saturday’s walk across the James E. Groppi Unity Bridge kicked off the yearlong campaign.
Posted inCarousel, Health and Wellness, Home, Neighborhoods, News, Washington Park, West
Walk with a Doc in Washington Park paves path to better health
Walkers met in Washington Park Saturday to enjoy a brisk walk with Dr. Jess Kuester, who explained the importance of calcium and vitamin D and answered their health questions.
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MANDI finalist helps make neighborhood a community
Activist Jan Christensen says building a community is a long-term project. She is the community organizer in the Riverwest neighborhood.