NMTC program promotes job creation through investment in low-income communities The Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA), through its Community Development Entity, the Greater … [Read more...]
Blood donors give patients the chance to create a summer of stories
With summer right around the corner, many people are now planning their summer activities and vacations. After all, summer is a time to create lifelong memories. When eligible donors give blood with … [Read more...]
From Afro-Cuban to Aztec, bachata, Hmong, rock and salsa, MPS student performance highlights district’s diverse cultures
Student performers from 15 MPS schools will showcase 12 diverse cultures in song and dance Friday at the 14th annual Cantos de las Americas at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts in downtown … [Read more...]
Larry Harwell, community activist will be laid to rest
Saturday, April 27, 2013 marked the end of the 74 year journey of Lawrence (Larry) Harwell. He was a son, a brother, a husband, a father to 7 girls and 2 boys (imagine that task), and one of the … [Read more...]
Gathering and Homegoing services to be held for Nathaniel “Chip Carter” Jones
Nathaniel Jones, also known as “Chip Carter” was murdered on April 17th and died a HERO while fighting off armed attackers. The three men who were under 18 years-old were armed with pistols and gained … [Read more...]
LISC Milwaukee and MPD announce new partnership to improve safety in targeted central city neighborhoods
Community development leaders at Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and the Milwaukee Police Department announced a partnership to improve safety in targeted urban hotspots. The … [Read more...]
3rd Annual Earth Day Celebrated
On Saturday April 20, 2013 Urban Grass Roots I.N.C. collaborated with Wisconsin League of Young Voters, Village of Hope, Boys of Summer Home Improvement, and Burleigh Food & Car Wash to celebrate … [Read more...]
Employment coalition hosts job fair with Milwaukee-area employers
Partnership of local agencies prepared job seekers for entry-level positions A job fair hosted by an employment coalition comprised of the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee (HACM), Guest … [Read more...]
Baseball Commissioner and Robinson’s daughter host a viewing of “42” for area students
By Cassandra Lans Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig, along with Sharon Robinson (daughter of Jackie Robinson) and the Milwaukee Brewers hosted a private screening of the movie “42” for teenagers … [Read more...]
Express Yourself Milwaukee creates city-wide outdoor art gallery
On Sat. April 27, Express Yourself Milwaukee (EYM) unveils 5 outdoor pop-up art galleries. The artwork in the galleries is a collaborative effort by the youth and staff at 10 Milwaukee youth … [Read more...]
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