Dawn Barnett

County Public Hearing Debates Sales Tax

Most speakers favor sales tax hike, citing the specter of massive cuts to government services.

The City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Grants $370,000 to Summer of Healing Awardees

Running Rebels Adds Physical Fitness Program

Grant from Kohl’s funds program to promote healthy living.

A New Public Safety Plan for Milwaukee

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson releases a strategy focused on law enforcement, community healing and neighborhood-level investments.

Bucks, NBA Donate to Running Rebels

The 1,772nd project for NBA Cares program goes to local youth program, wins praise from local officials.

County Funds Credible Messengers Program

Program is intended to connect at-risk youth with mentors and social services.

Evers Promotes Juvenile Justice Reform

Governor uses local nonprofit Running Rebels as example of successful community alternatives to incarceration.

Local Soup Kitchen Gives Away Groceries to Community

The Gathering partners with Amazon, Feeding America, Running Rebels & Walnut Way

The Gathering Holds Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Running Rebels

Local nonprofit unveils an updated kitchen, logo and tagline

Milwaukee County Wants Alternatives to Youth Incarceration

After the legislature failed to fund new facilities, Milwaukee County continues to explore alternatives to locking kids up.

Lime Announces Partnership with Running Rebels and Two First Ride Safety and Education Events This Weekend

Lime also announces Running Rebels as Lime Hero recipient.

Running Rebels Serves 1,500 Youth a Year

Creating Violence Free Zones, finding the best in kids.

Safe & Sound Unveils Another Youth Mural

The community event was just the second of ten unveilings to take place in Milwaukee

Federal Grant Funds Anti-Violence Programs

City won $5 million grant, subcontracts with seven groups on anti-violence programs.

Express Yourself Milwaukee Opens New Studio

The organization is relocating to the Running Rebels facility where it all began.

300+ Strong Movement to host 2nd Annual Community Rally at Sherman Park

The free 300+ Strong Movement Rally – hosted by a collective of grassroots and youth serving organizations – will take place Saturday (September 10) from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Sherman Park.

Auto Headlamps Used to Light Boys Football Practice Field

Problem at Johnsons Park may be solved, but situation dramatizes problems with city playgrounds and playing fields.

The March To Stop Violence

Rain didn't stop last weekend's march across the 16th Viaduct.