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...]
BMO Harris Bank Announces New Branch in Sherman Park
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...]
Cream City Boxing and Program the Parks Bring the Ring to Sherman Park
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...]
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...]
Revolutionary Black Panther Party Members Hold Press Conference After Police Incident
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...]
HUD Secretary Julian Castro Tours Deconstruction Site in Sherman Park
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...]
Sherman Park Teen excels Against the Odds
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...]
Russ Feingold Hosts Community Barbeque at Sherman Park
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...]