Running Rebels’ Youth Advisory Council displayed what they learned during the past year about the connections among poverty, education, crime and lead poisoning.
Lindsay Heights
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Block Build MKE revitalizes 35 homes in Lindsay Heights neighborhood
Hundreds of volunteers came out to work on painting, electrical and landscaping projects during Rebuilding Together Greater Milwaukee’s first Block Build MKE event.
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Beckum-Stapleton Little League kicks off 52nd year
The longstanding baseball league started its season with an afternoon game at Carver Park.
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On the Block: Teens and cars
As summer approaches, Dwight Allen, 45, said he is worried about youth who are stealing cars in his neighborhood.
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Bus route 61 changed to meet worker needs, but faces long-term uncertainty
The county recently adapted new bus routing and scheduling after a Costco opened in Menomonee Falls, but the needs of some workers on the early shift remain unmet and the long-term future of the route is uncertain.
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MKE Black Restaurant Week showcases local eateries
A weeklong celebration of black-owned restaurants is taking place across the city through April 23. Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week features special deals at the various eateries.
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Job fair connects central city residents with career opportunities
More than 1,000 people attended an employment event focused on the transportation industry that connected unemployed and underemployed city residents with companies offering living-wage jobs and advancement opportunities.
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R-Life Café serves up food and employment opportunities
Operated out of the Running Rebels Community Organization, R-Life Café features comfort food — and jobs for community residents.
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Election 2016: Aldermanic candidates address key local concerns
Aldermanic candidates in several key races responded to a Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service survey about how they would address crime, attract jobs to their district and other community concerns.