A first-of-its-kind program in Milwaukee will begin in the Washington Park neighborhood on Saturday, November 2nd, giving residents the opportunity to learn from and walk with a physician. The free “Walk with a Doc” program, being sponsored by Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin, is being offered on the first Saturday of each month […]
Youth recall violence, encourage peace at North Side gathering
North Side young people took the lead in planning an event to promote peace through art and music in Washington Park’s Fox Field.
LISC, police department create director of community safety position
The new director of community safety, John Connelly, will focus on crime prevention, diversion tactics.
Washington Park residents welcome Habitat for Humanity initiative
Washington Park residents praised Habitat for Humanity for choosing their neighborhood as the first for its Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, a new $20 million community-building strategy.
Washington Park awarded $600,000 crime-fighting grant
Washington Park Partners, Safe & Sound and the Milwaukee Police Department plan to use a three-year federal grant to bolster Washington Park’s crime-fighting and revitalization efforts.
Washington Park Partners offers ‘doorbuster’ on foreclosed homes
The Washington Park Partners Housing Committee used a drawing to select potential buyers for three foreclosed homes at the organization’s annual meeting. Even with the work that needs to be done on the houses, they are a real bargain.
Mural project creates safe place to bridge differences
Hmong and African American youth from two Safe & Sound “Safe Places” worked together recently to paint murals on the walls of the Hmong American Friendship Association. The project aimed to raise awareness of cultural differences and reduce stereotypes.
Vliet Street Youth Art & Coloring Contest October 1-31
Share your creativity by participating in the Fall 2012 Vliet Street Business Association Youth Art & Coloring Contest October 1-31, 2012 held in conjunction with National Arts & Humanities Month. We know every day that the arts are celebrated throughout our neighborhood, but October is a special month to celebrate because it is the largest […]
Anti-drug youth group walks mayor through Washington Park
Members of the 27th Street West Drug Free Coalition Youth Council recently took Mayor Tom Barrett and County Supervisor Russell Stamper on a walking tour of assets and liabilities in a section of Washington Park.
Vacant lot gets a makeover in Washington Park
Safe & Sound and residents of the 2000 block of North 41st Street celebrated the transformation of a vacant lot into a mini-football field and play area for neighborhood children.
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