Bed and breakfast owner works to uncover city’s ‘lost culture’
May 20, 2013
Andrew Parker, president of Historic Concordia Neighborhood Inc., is striving to move his bed and breakfast, neighborhood and Milwaukee forward.
New environmental charter school to focus on real-world projects
May 16, 2013
The Milwaukee Environmental Sciences school on the west side is seeking pre-K-5th-grade students for its inaugural class.
Amani youth art show complements Bloom and Groom
May 14, 2013
Colorful artwork portraying the aspirations of neighborhood youth and vibrant flowers combined to brighten up the Amani neighborhood.
College Possible seniors anticipate graduation at year-end celebration
May 9, 2013
With their college choices made, four students joined fellow College Possible seniors at a year-end graduation celebration.
New group aims to support Native American women, strengthen community
May 8, 2013
Five Native American professional women have formed an organization to mentor and support women and girls in their community.
Study analyzes quality of Milwaukee after-school programs
May 6, 2013
One part of a multifaceted long-range study examining Milwaukee after-school programs is complete. Findings suggest ties between these programs and improvement in student social behavior, confidence and academic progress.
First Public Allies conference helps alumni, nonprofit leaders evolve
May 3, 2013
Public Allies Milwaukee’s first Evolving Leaders Conference invited current Allies, alumni and other nonprofit professionals to invest in their own growth for a day.
Neighborhood House families celebrate Earth Day
May 1, 2013
Community members in Concordia celebrated Earth Day at Neighborhood House. Activities included mural painting, a neighborhood clean-up and environmental education.
LISC, police department create director of community safety position
April 29, 2013
The new director of community safety, John Connelly, will focus on crime prevention, diversion tactics.
City Hall exhibit helps others walk in the shoes of child abuse victims
April 26, 2013
Donated children’s shoes hang in City Hall to represent the number of child abuse and neglect cases in Milwaukee County in 2011.