In some city neighborhoods, kids play indoors because parents fear for their safety. But places such as the Urban Ecology Centers are providing safe havens for outdoor play and creating safer neighborhoods in the process.
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s 30th build season now in full swing
A crew of more than 100 volunteers came together in the Washington Park neighborhood this week to launch Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity’s 30th year of building homes, community and hope at the annual “Blitz Build.” During this May building session, Habitat will add six owner-occupied houses to a block that is already home to seven […]
Ballroom dance competition keeps students on their toes
Students at 50 Milwaukee schools are preparing to participate in an upcoming ballroom and tap dance competition at the Bradley Center.
Milwaukee youth speak up and engage with police to create positive relationships
“Talk it Out! Youth Engaging with Law Enforcement” is a unique pilot program of the 27th Street West Drug Free Coalition designed to give youth in the 53208 zip code (an area that includes Washington Park, Cold Spring Park, and Historic Concordia among others) the opportunity to command a conversation with local law enforcement in […]
Walk with a Doc in Washington Park paves path to better health
Walkers met in Washington Park Saturday to enjoy a brisk walk with Dr. Jess Kuester, who explained the importance of calcium and vitamin D and answered their health questions.
Washington Park multicultural event highlights immigrant cultures
Featuring Hmong and Somali dancing and history presentations, a recent Washington Park gathering showcased the neighborhood’s diverse cultures.
New loan fund to provide growth capital for black entrepreneurs
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation and African American Chamber of Commerce will soon kick off a new revolving loan fund to help provide capital to small businesses and boost black entrepreneurship.
Gospel singers raise their voices to help build new health clinic
Lovers of gospel music and those who always have wanted to experience it will come together at a “Gospel Jubilee” to raise money for a new Lisbon Avenue Community Health Center.
Three more neighborhoods eligible for city loans under TIN program
Home and apartment owners in Martin Drive, Pulaski Park and St. Joseph’s are now able to borrow money for building improvements through the Target Investment Neighborhood (TIN) program.
Habitat For Humanity to begin first complete rehab project in Washington Park
For the last 29 years, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity has been building homes with low-income families. This month, the organization takes on a new challenge: renovating a dilapidated foreclosed property into a decent home. Mayor Tom Barrett has signed the deed to the home at 1321 North 36th Street over to Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity, and the organization […]
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