The Arts @ Large student-created exhibit “We Speak” tells the stories of first-generation immigrants, influential women from around the world and local survivors of gender-based violence.
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On the Block: Common man
Douglas Harris, 68, says presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump need to empathize with everyday Americans.
Posted inClarke Square, Multimedia, Photos
Organizers pleased with city’s newest concert series in Mitchell Park
The Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative and Milwaukee County Parks partnered to create Milwaukee’s newest concert series — Music in Mitchell Park.
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On the Block: From El Salvador to South Side
Andy Barillas, whose family emigrated from El Salvador when he was a child, talks about living on the South Side.
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Milwaukee employs new methods to combat food deserts
Milwaukee County has adopted the SEED initiative, which employs mobile markets, community gardens and food preservation to address the issues of hunger and urban food deserts.
Posted inCarousel, Clarke Square, Community, Harambee, Home, Neighborhoods, News, North, South, Walker Square
Bronzeville and Walker Square residents welcome Bublr Bikes to their neighborhoods
Residents of Bronzeville and Walker Square are pleased to see the bike-sharing service in their neighborhoods, but some parents are asking for child-friendly options.
Posted inCarousel, Education, Havenwoods, Home, Lincoln Village, Neighborhoods, News
MPS expands community schools as part of reform efforts
Soon after Milwaukee Public Schools announced that it would not partner with the Opportunity Schools Partnership Program to restructure a failing school, the district made known that it would add to its roster of community schools, a reform model that has seen success nationwide.
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On the Block: Safety First
Auilda Torres, 46, says the biggest challenge that she faces this summer is balancing the safety of her daughter and grandson with their need to play outside.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Carousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News, South
Planning begins for mural, green space project on Forest Home Avenue
Residents are invited to a community meeting Saturday to discuss ideas for a large mural and green space project, which will occupy an unused parcel of land on the corner of West Forest Home Avenue and South 13th Street.
Posted inClarke Square, Posts from Community
Business Journal recognizes two Clarke Square neighbors as Milwaukee women of influence
The Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative (CSNI), on behalf of all 8,000 neighbors, congratulates fellow neighbors and 2016 Women of Influence Ms. Tyna Rule and Ms. Chris Her-Xiong as announced by the Milwaukee Business Journal. Both women, along with the other honorees will be celebrated on Friday during the Business Journal’s luncheon. Rule is the President […]