City People

New Public Allies Leader Comes Full Circle

New Public Allies Leader Comes Full Circle

After three separate stints with group, Adriana “Nanis” Rodriguez becomes executive director.

Dr. Lester Carter, a Community Anchor for 47 Years

Dr. Lester Carter, a Community Anchor for 47 Years

He says he's "just the community druggist," but he's much more than that.

Reuben Harpole Found His Purpose

Reuben Harpole Found His Purpose

One of Milwaukee's most connected residents talks about his life and community.

Rick Banks Is A Man On A Mission

Rick Banks Is A Man On A Mission

Friends describe a kind, committed man focused on giving back.

Remembering a Pillar of Milwaukee’s Muslim Community

Remembering a Pillar of Milwaukee’s Muslim Community

Shaykh Ayyub Al-Amin devoted his life to Islam and the city's Muslim community.

How a Milwaukeean Got on the Right Path

How a Milwaukeean Got on the Right Path

Elijah Tucker-Carter hasn't caught many breaks in life, so he took it on himself to change that.

How WWII Veteran, Now 95, Made History

How WWII Veteran, Now 95, Made History

Anna Mae Robertson remembers her work in the only all-female African American battalion.

Working to Make City More Green

Working to Make City More Green

Glenna Holstein, who runs Urban Ecology Center in Menominee Valley, is a true nature lover.

Activist Tackles Education Disparities

Activist Tackles Education Disparities

YWCA community engagement manager Jamaal Smith pushes for change.

City People: Harold Lewis, the Pfister Ambassador
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Harold Lewis, the Pfister Ambassador

He's met countless celebrities, and now has become a little famous himself.

City People: Architect Revitalizes, Repurposes and Builds Community
City People

Architect Revitalizes, Repurposes and Builds Community

Allyson Nemec specializes in working with existing buildings, rather than new construction.

City People: Kristi Luzar
City People

Kristi Luzar

The new director of UEDA wants to make an impact on Milwaukee. Just how is not so easy to describe.