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It’s More Than Just Art

July 15, 2017

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Lily Yeh, Murals, Nyesha Stone, Sherman Park, Sherman Park United, Tia Richardson

Vaun L. Mayes, Program the Parks Takes Heat from Pro-Law Enforcement Social Media Groups Online

June 30, 2017

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: 3 Percenters, Back the Blue, Dylan Deprey, Gab Taylor, Program the Parks, Sherman Park, Vaun Mayes

Sherman Park Boys & Girls Club Reopening is More than a Fresh Coat of Paint

March 10, 2017

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Boys and Girls Club, Dontre Daughtry, Khalif Rainey, Mary Ryan Club, Sherman Park, Vincent Lyles

BMO Harris Bank Announces New Branch in Sherman Park

February 25, 2017

By Danielle Miller BMO Harris Bank announced plans to build a new branch across from its current temporary branch located on Fond Du Lac Avenue in order to strengthen ties to the Sherman Park … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: BMO Harris, Danielle Miller, Sherman Park, Tom Barrett

Cream City Boxing and Program the Parks Bring the Ring to Sherman Park

February 11, 2017

By Dylan Deprey Sherman Park has been considered everything from neighborhood park to war zone. Over the summer the gigantic green space allowed kids to burn off steam, whether it be … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Cream City Boxing, Dylan Deprey, Kirby Lockett, Revolutionary Black Panthers, Sherman Park, Vuan L. Mayes

City Seeks Developers for Home Rehab Grants in Sherman Park

January 7, 2017

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...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Milwaukee Employment Renovation Initiative, Rehab Program, Russell Stamper, Sherman Park

Revolutionary Black Panther Party Members Hold Press Conference After Police Incident

December 31, 2016

By Karen Stokes The Revolutionary Black Panther Party held a press conference at the Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) District 3, a day after Milwaukee police disrupted their Feed the People … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Feed The People, Jamal Oshindu, Karen Stokes, Lavita Booker, Nia Bryant, Peoples Public Pantry, Program the Parks, Revolutionary Black Panthers, Sherman Park, Vann L. Mayes

HUD Secretary Julian Castro Tours Deconstruction Site in Sherman Park

December 10, 2016

By Karen Stokes US Housing and Urban Development Department (HUD) Secretary, Julian Castro, visited Milwaukee last Friday to observe how renovating homes can be a way to eliminate homelessness. … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Adult Build, Chris Abele, Darryl Ellis, Julian Castro, Karen Stokes, Nikesha Bynum, Northcott Neighborhood House, Sherman Park, Tony Kearney, US Department of Housing and Urban Development

Sherman Park Teen excels Against the Odds

November 19, 2016

by Karen Stokes Jaylah Rayford 15, is a teen with goals. Between college, traveling and a career in orthopedic surgery, Jaylah’s goals surpass the stereotypical limitations that some would … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Jaylah Rayford, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee School of Languages, Sherman Park, Star Math Test

Russ Feingold Hosts Community Barbeque at Sherman Park

September 24, 2016

By Karen Stokes A month after the dismal chaos that plagued Sherman Park that led to protests, arrests, violence and curfews, the bright, sunny blues skies were the perfect backdrop for the … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Community, Evan Goyke, Karen Stokes, LaTonya Johnson, Russ Feingold, Sherman Park

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