People walking through the intersection of 31st and Burnham encountered Typeface, a public art project that recently bloomed on a boarded-up corner store.
Layton Boulevard West
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Teachers from ALBA School honored as ‘People’ magazine Teachers of the Year
Brenda Martinez, Radarmes Galarza and Elissa Guarnero – teachers and founders of Milwaukee Public School’s ALBA School – were honored Friday by ‘People’ as among the magazine’s “Teachers of the Year.” The winners receive $4,000 for their school – and $1,000 for themselves. The three founded ALBA – Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes – […]
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UWM program nurtures Latino community leaders
More than 130 participants have graduated from the nine-month Latino Nonprofit Leadership Program during its first eight years.
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Neighborhood ambassador program moves parents ‘from W-2 to the workforce’
Twenty new neighborhood ambassadors are preparing for future jobs while leading community cleanup efforts in Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West.
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Rain can’t dampen Mexican Independence Day celebration on South Side
Despite a steady rain, thousands were on hand to celebrate during the 42nd annual UMOS Mexican Independence Day Parade and Festival.
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Visitors travel world in one South Side neighborhood
Undeterred by stormy weather, hundreds of people visited the Silver City neighborhood to partake in the area’s second annual International Food and Art Walk.
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South Side organizer does ‘a little bit of everything’ to improve quality of life
A new Safe & Sound organizer supported by the Zilber Family Foundation has begun going door to door in Clarke Square and Layton Boulevard West to enhance public safety.
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South Side carnaval highlights diverse Latin cultures
Seventeen Latin countries showcased their unique cultures as the 2013 Latino Carnaval (parade) made its debut on the South Side.
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Hundreds flock to the grand opening of Three Bridges Park in the Menomonee Valley
The 24-acre park, between 27th and 37th streets, is part of a $25 million revitalization project that includes the building of trails, community gardens, a venue for public art and a natural habitat for all to enjoy.
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Layton Boulevard West Neighbors shows off new mobile bike hub
Layton Boulevard West residents can expect to see an experienced biker riding around the neighborhood on an adult tricycle equipped with tools and supplies to fix bicycles and educate kids about how to take care of their bikes.