Salvation Army feeds lunch to Milwaukee kids in need

Salvation Army feeds lunch to Milwaukee kids in need

July 16, 2012
The Salvation Army’s Feed the Kids summer lunch program distributed more meals during its first three weeks than it did during the same period last year, reflecting greater need in the Milwaukee area.

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Immunization campaign targets urban children

Immunization campaign targets urban children

July 16, 2012
More children living in four central city zip codes are getting immunized on time, thanks to the “Save Lives – Immunize” project.

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Portion of old landfill to be ‘reclaimed’ for Milwaukee River trail

Portion of old landfill to be ‘reclaimed’ for Milwaukee River trail

July 12, 2012
The Milwaukee River Greenway Coalition and the River Revitalization Foundation are set to restore one mile of a 13-mile trail shared by hikers, bikers and anglers along the Milwaukee River.

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Special Report: Despite rules, 34% of Milwaukee County deportees lack criminal record

Special Report: Despite rules, 34% of Milwaukee County deportees lack criminal record

July 9, 2012
The federal Secure Communities program was created to protect communities by identifying and deporting immigrants who have broken criminal laws. However, one-third of those deported from Milwaukee County had no criminal record.

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Veteran marks 70 years of Fourth of July parades

Veteran marks 70 years of Fourth of July parades

July 7, 2012
Eugene Kotowski has participated in Fourth of July parades for 70 years, starting a tradition that continues with his nieces, nephews, children and grandchildren.

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Fondy online voting effort bears fruit

Fondy online voting effort bears fruit

July 7, 2012
Fondy Food Center supporters won the organization an orchard valued at $5,000 in a national contest.

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Mobile Market shoppers pleased with reprieve

Mobile Market shoppers pleased with reprieve

July 5, 2012
Mobile Market shoppers are relieved that the low-cost food program will continue to provide access to healthy food in their communities—at least through the summer.

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Impact of Wisconsin smoking ban on businesses hazy

Impact of Wisconsin smoking ban on businesses hazy

July 5, 2012
Two years after the implementation of the Wisconsin smoking ban, restaurants and bars report varied effects on business.

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Milwaukee high school student completes ‘mission to Mars’

Milwaukee high school student completes ‘mission to Mars’

July 4, 2012
Milwaukee native Erika Johnson was one of just six Wisconsin students selected to study space exploration this summer with the experts at NASA in Houston.

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Fair and walk promote health and safety

Fair and walk promote health and safety

July 3, 2012
The Boys and Girls Clubs of Milwaukee partnered with the Hillside Family Resource Center for the first time to host the clubs’ annual walk and health fair.

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