The grant will support community-led strategies to increase well-being and reduce violence by advancing strategies in Milwaukee’s Blueprint for Peace. United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha … [Read more...]
Sherman Park Residents Gather to Voice Concerns and Brainstorm Solutions
By Karen Stokes Residents ready for a change attended a neighborhood visioning session to identify shared values, set priorities and brainstorm ideas on strengthening their community. In an … [Read more...]
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We’re Rebuilding Sherman Park Together
By U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Two years ago, all of Milwaukee came to a standstill as our Sherman Park community was rocked by turmoil following a fatal police shooting. Since then, we’ve … [Read more...]
UpStart Kitchen is Working to Develop Food Entrepreneurs in the Sherman Park Neighborhood
By Evan Casey It’s been almost two years ago to the day that the Sherman Park neighborhood was literally set ablaze in the midst of tragedy. Since then, multiple private and public entities … [Read more...]
Three Decades in, Sherman Park Father’s Day Celebration Promotes Strong Families and Positivity
By Dylan Deprey Father’s Day can be a different experience for everyone. For some, it is celebrating and barbecuing in the backyard with their dad. For others, it can be an emotional day, … [Read more...]
A Year In Review: Murals, Masterpieces and Makers
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz The year 2017 was a plethora of emotions. It was filled with heartbreak, with healing and with a triumph over tragedy, at the very least these were the responses in … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Press Club Opens Conversation a Year after Sherman Park Unrest
By Dylan Deprey News is all about the facts: the who, what, when, where and why. But, when the where overshadows what actually happened, who is left to pick up the pieces? After the news … [Read more...]
It’s More Than Just Art
By Nyesha Stone In a city that is known for violence, potholes and beer, muralist Tia Richardson see’s Milwaukee for so much more. She was born and raised in the 414, and she will continue to … [Read more...]
Vaun L. Mayes, Program the Parks Takes Heat from Pro-Law Enforcement Social Media Groups Online
By Dylan Deprey As Vaun L. Mayes walked into Sherman Park, he held a rubber Kidde pool. He was accompanied by a little helper dressed in her pink bathing suit excited to take a dip. She smiled … [Read more...]
Sherman Park Boys & Girls Club Reopening is More than a Fresh Coat of Paint
By Dylan Deprey The basement of the Mary Ryan Boys & Girls Club was a scorcher during the summer. It was just one of the many rooms that had a mind of its own. “This is the teen room so, … [Read more...]