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.
Applications now being accepted for real estate training program
The Associates in Commercial Real Estate training program paves the way for minorities to get into local real estate development, property management or construction management.
New reading room gives recovering addicts a place to relax with kids
Mothers and children at Meta House, a drug and alcohol treatment facility, received a new library full of children’s books from participants in the Future Milwaukee leadership program.
Construction trades program moves to unused space at North Division
A popular construction skills training program called One Hope Made Strong will hold classes at North Division High School, where it has access to tools and appropriate workspaces.
Community members march across bridge to stop violence
Community organizations have begun a campaign to stop the violence in the city of Milwaukee. Saturday’s walk across the James E. Groppi Unity Bridge kicked off the yearlong campaign.
College Possible students reflect on challenging freshman year
NNS followed four freshmen who participated in College Possible from the time they were admitted to college through their first year. In this article, they look back at their experiences.
Applications for summer jobs through Earn & Learn now available
Applicants from 16- to 21-years of age will be given priority for Earn & Learn summer jobs.
‘Be Girl Project’ teaches leadership through urban arts
TRUE Skool’s urban arts program for teens has expanded an initiative to arm girls with knowledge, skills and networks to prepare them for leadership roles.
Few afterschool programs meet YoungStar staff education standards, study finds
A recent Public Policy Forum report shows that the majority of Milwaukee County’s afterschool programs have low YoungStar ratings, sparking questions about whether the problem is the programs or the system itself.
Free dental care available to MPS students at 46 schools
Columbia St. Mary’s “Smart Smiles” oral health program expects to provide dental exams, preventive treatments and oral care instruction to 7,000 MPS students this year.
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