By Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II We must take pride in ourselves. We must take inventory of what we do and how we can intensify our efforts to turn the tide in our community. Too many times … [Read more...]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
Habitat for Humanity Holds Groundbreaking Event for New Initiative
By Evan Casey Habitat for Humanity held a groundbreaking ceremony last week Wednesday for their plan to build and repair 100 homes in three years in the Midtown neighborhood. Titled Midtown … [Read more...]
First RICH Housing Rehab Project Complete in Washington Park Neighborhood
By Dylan Deprey The Hassan family had waited 24 years to finally call a house their home. Before Isha and Osman Hassan and their two sons and eight daughters were renting a three-bedroom and … [Read more...]
North Side Business Incubator on August 31st
Community Block Grant Funding Input Needed At Public Hearings
Council members looking for input to help create jobs, development activity Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, chair of the Community and Economic Development Committee, is asking Milwaukee … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Launching Neighborhood Improvement Job Opportunities Program
By Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II In an effort to create job opportunities for Milwaukee residents to maintain neighborhood properties, the Neighborhood Improvement Jobs Opportunity Program will … [Read more...]
City Seeks Developers for Home Rehab Grants in Sherman Park
Starting Friday, developers will have the opportunity to apply for grant funding to help with the purchase and renovation of city-owned foreclosed properties in the Sherman Park area, Alderman Russell … [Read more...]
North Side Business Incubator Empowers Entrepreneurs to Make an Impact on the Community
By Karen Stokes Marshall Harley is an Uber driver that has ideas for his own business. Seeking resources for his business, Harley attended the North Side Business Incubator at St. Ann Center … [Read more...]
It Looks Like Milwaukee Has a New Sister
by Dylan Deprey Make sure the bedroom is clean and the bunk beds are made because Milwaukee has a new sibling. While it is a little farther then picking them up from the hospital, Milwaukee’s … [Read more...]
Inauguration of the City of Milwaukee Elected Officials at City Hall
When black men lock arms… Inauguration of the City to Milwaukee Elected Officials at City Hall. Mark Wade, Our Power Our Future, Treasurer 15th District Alderman Russell Stamper II, Kalen Haywood, CEO … [Read more...]