Men Mending Men in the Community is a new organization working to, among other things, support formerly incarcerated individuals.
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Enjoy summer in Milwaukee with free neighborhood concerts and community events
Many free community concerts, events, markets and activities are happening in neighborhoods in Milwaukee this summer.
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New festival aims to increase safety and fun for youths on Juneteenth
The Day of Peace and Unity celebration aims to provide a safe and fun alternative to discourage violence after Juneteenth festivities.
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How to celebrate Earth Day around Milwaukee
Some Milwaukee neighborhood groups are hosting cleanups in celebration of Earth Day and are welcoming volunteers to pick up litter and debris all spring.
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5 things to know and do the week of Dec. 25
Enjoy a holiday meal; attend a Christmas party; learn breakdancing moves with Your Move MKE; play chess at the Milwaukee Public Library Atkinson Branch; and take a stroll at the Urban Ecology Center’s Menomonee Valley branch.
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A new name but same mission for Washington Park social service agency
United Methodist Children’s Services of Wisconsin has announced its new name, Rooted & Rising – Washington Park
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Find trick-or-treating and other free Halloween events in your neighborhood
Check out neighborhood trick-or-treating and other free family-friendly Halloween events happening around Milwaukee.
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5 things to know and do the week of July 24
Support a summer basketball league; participate in outdoor activities in Milwaukee Recreation’s Before & After-School Program; explore the city in a bike ride that starts in Washington Park; help the Hunger Task Force serve the hungry; and support Milwaukee Diaper Mission’s distribution efforts at the Hayat Pharmacy.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: April 24 to April 28
Celebrate Earth Week at the Urban Ecology Center; learn about the Fresh Food Access Fund; join in a neighborhood walk with Ald. Russell Stamper; meet CORE El Centro’s new leadership; and check out a book signing with Angel Aviles.
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NNS Spotlight: New Port Director Jackie Q. Carter serves as ‘a picture of the possibility’
Washington Park native Jackie Q. Carter is the first woman and first Black person to serve as the director of Port Milwaukee.