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...]
Milwaukee launches Promise Zones Initiative
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...]
Kenny Smith Revisits Milwaukee, Announces Donation to Milwaukee Urban League Young Professionals
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...]
Washington Park residents meet to discuss solutions to prostitution problem
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...]
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity begins first complete rehab project in Washington Park
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...]
Supervisor Stamper, Alderman Hines offer condolences to the family of shooting victim
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...]
Aging well
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...]
Washington Park Partners offers ‘doorbuster’ on foreclosed homes
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...]
Employment, Training and Education Expo
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...]
Habitat for Humanity builds 500th house in Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell W. Stamper II was proud to be on hand Monday as Habitat for Humanity kicked off construction of its 500th home in Milwaukee, located at 2228 N. 40th Street in the … [Read more...]