Content referencing Amani - Page 2
City’s Anti-Violence Effort Stalls
Office of Violence Prevention’s plan was due in June. Donovan, others criticize delay.
Nov 15th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Community Groups Want DOJ Police Reforms
Two months after DOJ draft report on MPD released, groups demand recommended changes.
Nov 1st, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Black Officials Canvass Amani Neighborhood
Gwen Moore, LaTonya Johnson and David Crowley do doors, hoping to increase turnout.
Oct 9th, 2017 by Alexandria Bursiek
City Residents Meet With Assembly Committee
Residents must drive neighborhood revitalization, grassroots leaders insist.
Jun 9th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Study Finds Safe & Sound Works
Program's work to create block clubs helps reduce violence in city.
May 11th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
North Side Area’s Crime Declines 30%
Residents’ efforts, community policing helped transform Amani neighborhood.
Jan 28th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Bader’s Move to Central City Is Laudable
Bader Philanthropies will move from Third Ward to 3318 N. MLK Drive.
Dec 4th, 2016 by Denise Wooten
A Life of Fighting Poverty
Sr. Patricia Rogers grew up poor in Arkansas, now runs Dominican Center, helping North Side residents.
Nov 18th, 2016 by Allison Steines
Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines
73% of municipal court fines hit city’s African Americans, totals $23 million over four years.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
More Than Downtown Development Needed
City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Citizens Condemn Proposal for More Cops
Different practices, not more police needed, community groups tell aldermen at city hearing.
Oct 8th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Black Residents Talk About Police Misconduct
Demands for accountability at listening session of county Office of African American Affairs.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
County Program Combats Urban Food Deserts
New SEED program launches mobile retail groceries and community gardens.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo
The Radical State Supreme Court?
Three cases reveal the court overruling precedent while claiming it isn’t.
Jul 7th, 2016 by Bruce Thompson
Green Space Project on Forest Home Avenue?
El Rey’s owners have donated land. Community planning has begun.
Jun 19th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Small Grants Program Has Big Impact
Community Connections program gives grants to 57 projects in many different neighborhoods.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Stephanie Harte
Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative
Hamilton and 11 other aldermen call for “holistic approach” to gun violence.
Jun 8th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Seeking The Truth About Zipcode 53206
International group's “portal” will trigger stories, conversations in city’s poorest area.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
850 Attendees Salute MANDI Winners
COA Youth and Family Centers was big winner but 8 others got awards.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Sharon McGowan
Moody Park Enhances Amani Neighborhood
$2 million renovation of park is among several changes helping north side neighborhood.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
The 37 Neighborhoods of Milwaukee
Local historian John Gurda's new book has a message: Geography matters.
Sep 28th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Moody Park Finally Reopens
$2 million spent on north side park builds new community center, basketball courts and a splash pad.
Aug 23rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
The Legacy of Welford Sanders
Community leader and developer helped improve MLK Drive, other neighborhoods.
Aug 5th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Moody Park to Open in Late August
Officials promise revamped Calvin Moody Park will open August 20th.
Jun 26th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Javin Smith Is An Overachiever
The 17-year-old youth volunteer has done work for three different non-profits
Jun 8th, 2015 by Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee
Mayor’s Design Awards
The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.
May 22nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
New App Helps Domestic Violence Victims
Created by Sojourner center and UWM students, it's available to 99 percent of smartphone users.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Helping Police Build Neighborhoods
Fatima Benhaddou is the new program manager of police department's federally funded Building Neighborhood Capacity Program.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Humane Society Impact On One ZIP Code
Spay/neuter rate has risen 455% for some 15,000 animals in inner city 53206 ZIP code.
Mar 20th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Safe & Sound Will Target 8 High-Crime Neighborhoods
Community organizing group works with residents, high-risk youth and police to combat crime.
Feb 24th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Crime Drops 32% in North Side Neighborhood
"Comprehensive community effort" credited for two-year crime decline in Amani neighborhood.
Feb 12th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Revamped Park Will Upgrade North Side
Improvements in Moody Park will improve quality of life in Amani neighborhood.
Dec 27th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
The Power of Paint
City program doing artistic paint job on foreclosed homes has reduced graffiti and break-ins at these houses.
Aug 27th, 2013 by Shakara Robinson
New Program to Increase Literacy
COA's first Family Literacy Summit offers literacy-building workshops and activities for parents and children.
Jun 13th, 2013 by Courtney Perry
New Inner City Medical Clinic Planned
Clinic at 23rd and Burleigh would serve poor families who lack access to medical care.
Mar 7th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
