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Milwaukee Celebrates Earth Day

April 22, 2023

By Karen Stokes Each year on April 22, people celebrate Earth Day by taking part in activities like picking up litter and planting trees to help make our world a healthier place to live. Earth … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alices Garden, Earth Day, Earth Day Activities, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee Riverkeepers, Washington Park

How Organizations are Trying to Make Milwaukee’s Waterways More Accessible to All

April 30, 2022

By Alexandra Garner This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Alexandra Garner, Milwaukee Riverkeepers, Milwaukee Water Commons, Urban Ecology Center, Washington Park

Milwaukee launches Promise Zones Initiative

June 30, 2017

By Karen Stokes The issues plaguing the City of Milwaukee include: unemployment, poverty, car theft and violence. If the situation remains unchanged it will continue to leave a dark cloud of … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Ashanti Hamilton, Edward A Flynn, Garden Homes, Harambee, Karen Stokes, Martha Freeman, Milwaukee Police Department, Near South Side, Promise Zones, Victor Barnett, Washington Park

Kenny Smith Revisits Milwaukee, Announces Donation to Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals

May 29, 2015

By Mrinal Gokhale Kenny “The Jet” Smith, two-time NBA champion, spoke over a microphone as cameras flashed and audience members listened while he announced MillerCoor’s $16,000 donation for … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Basketball, Charitable Donations, Kenny Smith, Kenny The Jet Smith, MillerCoors, Milwaukee Urban League, Mrinal Gokhale, Washington Park, Yvonne Kemp

Washington Park residents meet to discuss solutions to prostitution problem

April 26, 2014

By Karen Stokes Courtesy of the Neighborhood News Service Washington Park residents want solutions to the prostitution problem in their neighborhood. Residents said they have witnessed … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Benedict Center, Chris Ladwig, Donna Hietpas, Genene Williams, Human Trafficking, Karen Stokes, Milwaukee Police Department, Prostitution, Sisters Program, Washington Park, Washington Park Partners

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity begins first complete rehab project in Washington Park

November 16, 2013

For the last 29 years, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity has been building homes with low-income families. This month, the organization takes on a new challenge: renovating a dilapidated foreclosed … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Brian Sonderman, Habitat for Humanity, Home Preservation Program, Rehab Program, Tom Barrett, Washington Park

Supervisor Stamper, Alderman Hines offer condolences to the family of shooting victim

May 11, 2013

In response to the fatal shooting earlier this week in Washington Park, Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell Stamper II said, “I am deeply saddened by yesterday’s tragic event and send my condolences … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Daniel Gardener, Fatal Shooting, Russell Stamper, Washington Park, Willie Hines

Aging well

April 20, 2013

Provided by the Milwaukee County Department on Aging A recent report published by the Associated Press lists Milwaukee County as the second least healthiest county in Wisconsin, finishing at … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Aging, Community EngAGEment, Department on Aging, Seniors, Trekkers, Washington Park

Washington Park Partners offers ‘doorbuster’ on foreclosed homes

December 29, 2012

By Andrea Waxman Neighborhood News Service As ACTS Housing Specialist Blia Cha drew a red ticket and called out the number, a small group of potential homeowners standing in front of her … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Allied Churches Teaching Self-Empowerment, Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Bicycle Works, Neighborhood Renewal Project, Sweet Water Foundation, Urban Ecology Center, Washington Park

Employment, Training and Education Expo

October 20, 2012

Milwaukee residents are invited to a free Employment, Training and Education Expo at the Washington Park Senior Center. The free event is being sponsored by 5th District County Supervisor Russell … [Read more...]

Popular Interests In This Article: Free and Open To the Public, Job Fairs, Russell Stamper, Washington Park

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