Meet the City’s New Poet Laureate
Dasha Kelly Hamilton has completed two novels, three collections of poetry and four CDs.
Nov 14th, 2019
How “Doors Open” Became a Success
58% of last year's attendees went to neighborhoods they'd never seen.
Jan 27th, 2016
Improvements to Near North Side Housing Made
City partners with development companies and BMO Harris Bank to refurbish 35 housing units in Harambee and Lindsay Heights.
Oct 14th, 2015
Pop-Up Museum Celebrates Local Culture
A museum pops up at the Silver City International Food & Art Walk
Sep 16th, 2015
Bronzeville Art Studio Seeks to Serve Youth
Brothers who run studio offer after school programs and a "safe place" for neighborhood youth.
Apr 26th, 2015
A Safe Home for Former Prostitutes
New Catholic institution will give women two years to turn their lives around.
May 8th, 2014
The March To Stop Violence
Rain didn't stop last weekend's march across the 16th Viaduct.
Apr 17th, 2014
I See the Future of Riverwest
Organizer and MANDI finalist Jan Christensen helped residents create a newspaper, food co-op, river trail and bakery.
Mar 24th, 2014
Program Gives Renters Chance to Buy Foreclosed Homes
South Side non-profit rehabs vacant homes and sets up rent-to-own deals.
Mar 20th, 2014
New Health Clinic Will Serve Central City
Gospel music concert will raise money to build three-story, 42,000-square-foot medical center on Lisbon Avenue.
Feb 18th, 2014
Frigid Weather Endangers Animals
Stray cats and dogs may suffer hypothermia, frostbite, swollen footpads and other ailments, animal shelters and hospitals find.
Feb 6th, 2014
Please Choose Our School
Hundreds attend MPS school fair that helps parents and children decide where to enroll.
Feb 5th, 2014
