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Jose Vasquez’s Journey of Redemption
From prisoner and gang member to working with troubled teens at Project Excel.
Feb 22nd, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
The Legacy of Susan Lloyd
Retired Zilber Foundation leader oversaw $100 million investment in neighborhoods, still promotes social justice.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
MPD Beat Patrol Targets Clarke Square
Police worked with aldermen Donovan and Perez to establish neighborhood beat cop program.
Jan 11th, 2019 by Madison Marx
11 Upgrades to Layton Boulevard West
Catalytic projects for homes, parks, retail corridors are changing neighborhood.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Zilber Initiative Helps Near South Side
Home ownership, retail corridors revived in Silver City, two other neighborhoods.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Program Offers Police-Youth Listening Sessions
Zeidler Center effort aims to improve relations between police and teens, young adults.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Zilber Initiative Spurs Changes in Clarke Square
Residents and leaders have seen better planning, positive changes.
Nov 7th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
14 Catalytic Projects in Clarke Square
New parks, pathways, charter school, business improvement district and more.
Nov 6th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
“Beautiful” Trash Containers for Clarke Square
City, non-profits work with youth who paint uniquely designed receptacles to battle littering.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Madison Marx
Bittercube Opening in Uptown Neighborhood
Developer Ryan Pattee brings bitters manufacturer to west side neighborhood.
Oct 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
MPD Launches New South Side Beat Cop Initiative
Initiative will put more police officers on foot and bicycles on the streets of District 2.
Oct 21st, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
How An Immigrants’ Son Changed the City
Joe Zilber’s philanthropy is improving poor neighborhoods on north and south side.
Sep 23rd, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
How Joe Zilber Changed Lindsay Heights
Zilber Initiative's funding leveraged $111 million investment in near North Side neighborhood.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
MPD Slow to Respond to Violent Crimes
But response times for all types of calls have dropped an average of 32 minutes since 2015.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Historic Commission Saves Clarke Square Building
Notre Dame School of Milwaukee wants to demolish building for open space.
Aug 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Greenfield Ave. Residents Push For Positive Changes
Neighborhood cleanup and block party seeks to reclaim area beset by drugs and prostitution.
Aug 1st, 2018 by A.Jay Wagner
New Art Installation for Clarke Square
Team of local artists creates five sculptures with images of Virgin Mary.
Jul 24th, 2018 by Robyn Di Giacinto
How to Use Data for Neighborhood Improvement
Data Day event highlights organizations’ data-driven change efforts.
Jun 6th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich
City to Host National Conference
Officials want to show off solutions to urban blight at Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference.
Apr 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
New Home for Artists on Mitchell St.
Ryan Pattee will redevelop and lease building on 11th and Mitchell to artists and entrepreneurs.
Apr 10th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
5 City Projects Get WHEDA Tax Credits
Credits push forward projects with 311 units, more development across the city.
Feb 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Plan Builds 10,000 Affordable Homes
Ambitious plan is centerpiece of mayor's State-of-the-City speech. Will council support it?
Feb 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Danielle Decker
"Milwaukee is a tremendous asset to the Midwest..."
Feb 19th, 2018 by Newaukee
Program Seeks to Beautify the City
Community Improvement Project has given $1.1 million to 300 projects.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Serving More Than 60,000 Youth
In 20 years, the Artists Working in Education program has had huge impact.
Feb 6th, 2018 by Rachel Kubik
Menomonee Valley Is Booming
47 new businesses, new bridges, recreational improvements added since 1999.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Cristo Rey H.S. Gets First Approval
Jesuit school would expand to 500 students, move to old grocery at 1818 W. National Ave.
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Washington Heights the Next Bay View?
Developer Ryan Pattee has seen the future and it's on the West Side.
Jan 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
New High School for South Side
Cristo Rey Jesuit H.S. will renovate old Pick’n’Save on 18th and National.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
The Decline of South Side Taverns
About 40% of near South Side taverns in two zip codes have closed since 2012.
Dec 12th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
City Will Fund Walker’s Point Project
$525,000 for affordable housing project at 7th and National.
Nov 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Automated Technology Targets Reckless Drivers
Rep. Crowley’s bill creates pilot program in city, supported by 11 council members.
Oct 21st, 2017 by Elliot Hughes
Meet Clarke Square’s Resident Artist
Painter Erick Ledesma is first artist to serve Cesar Chavez Business Improvement District.
Sep 1st, 2017 by Emmy A. Yates
National Avenue Mural Celebrated
Mural and art center are seen as way to transform Clarke Square neighborhood.
Jul 27th, 2017 by Amanda Maniscalco
30 Homes On One Block Repaired
Clark Square area work by Revitalize Milwaukee, fixing 1,700 homes in 15 years.
May 28th, 2017 by Keith Schubert
500 New Community Gardens
All built in May by Victory Garden Initiative, bringing its total to 3,500.
May 25th, 2017 by Alexandria Bursiek
Study Finds Safe & Sound Works
Program's work to create block clubs helps reduce violence in city.
May 11th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Will Cheaper Price Save Domes?
$18.6 million estimate for repairs and “National Treasure” designation by group.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
How to Create 3,000 Urban Gardens
Non-profit Victory Gardens Initiative fills city’s food deserts with fresh produce.
Mar 14th, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
How to Rehab the Near South Side
Since 2012, non-profit program gave $239,000 in grants to 232 homeowners.
Mar 4th, 2017 by Alexandria Bursiek
City Approves Schlitz Park Upgrades
$875,000 in new TIF spending for safety measures and better RiverWalk access.
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Drug House Becomes Community Garden
Clarke Square area changed by Journey House community garden project.
Feb 3rd, 2017 by Alexandria Bursiek
Clarke Square Apartments Advance
Unique apartment project, high-growth internet company and grocery move forward.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Clarke Square Gets Wantable
Fast-growing Wantable will move there, Nehring's Sendik's grocery may join it.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan Favors Journey House Plan
Change is "scary,” he says of apartment complex serving youth aged out of foster care.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
Milwaukee Builds A Wall
“Wall of Strength” in Clarke Square erected to combat fear and divisiveness.
Jan 4th, 2017 by Allison Steines
Unique Apartments for Clarke Square
Unusual partnership will build "affordable, quality housing" for those raised in foster care.
Dec 7th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Demoting of the Domes
Once a Milwaukee icon, the horticultural oasis is barely being promoted to tourists.
Nov 26th, 2016 by Virginia Small
More Than Downtown Development Needed
City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
The Growth of Journey House
South-side non-profit rescues building, creates place for youth aging out of foster care.
Oct 27th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
City Helps Low-Income Homeowners
Program started in 2014 provides no-interest deferred-payment loans to finance repairs.
Oct 7th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Domes Makes Most Endangered List
One of 11 most endangered, says National Trust for Historic Preservation, which could help rally support.
Oct 5th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Tropical Dome Reopens at Mitchell Park
Long-term future of Domes still unclear.
Sep 29th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Sherman Park and Clarke Square
Doors Open Milwaukee showcases Sherman Park and Clarke Square neighborhoods.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Allison Steines
Abele Relents on Domes Committee?
Says he will accept county board committee on Mitchell Park Domes. But will he?
Aug 19th, 2016 by Virginia Small
You’re White, in America’s Most Segregated City
So what can you do to improve things?
Aug 17th, 2016 by Garrett Bucks
South Side Ciclovia MKE On Sunday
Bicycle from Cesar Chavez Dr. through Clarke Square, to Three Bridges Park, with food, activities.
Aug 12th, 2016 by Marley Flueger
County Program Combats Urban Food Deserts
New SEED program launches mobile retail groceries and community gardens.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo
Milwaukee’s Freedom Trail
Murals celebrating Cesar Chavez, Martin Luther King and others dramatize civil rights.
Jul 5th, 2016 by Margaret Rozga
Bronzeville and Walker Square Hail Bublr
Residents happy to get bike sharing stations in their neighborhoods.
Jul 2nd, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo
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
Transforming a South Side Neighborhood
Diverse Clarke Square area makes changes that echo and may influence other efforts nationally.
Jun 1st, 2016 by Virginia Small
12 Things Will Decide Domes’ Future
Politicians will decide their fate, but citizens can lead the way. 12 issues are key.
Apr 22nd, 2016 by Virginia Small
The Mystery of Abele’s Domes Committee
Who’s serving on his advisory committee? So far, he won’t say.
Apr 14th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Statue of Cesar Chavez Unveiled
Hundreds gather to celebrate new statue of legendary labor activist, located on Cesar Chavez Dr.
Apr 5th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Point-Counterpoint for Three Council Races
The views (or non-views) of aldermen Bauman, Donovan and Perez — and their opponents.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Duel Over the Domes
Abele and county board creating dueling committees to address damaged domes.
Mar 16th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Hundreds Attend Hearing on Domes
Larson says it must be saved; reconstruction cost estimated at $60-$71 million.
Feb 26th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez and Wyatt Massey
Domes Shutdown Worries Neighborhood
Clarke Square area will lose business with closing of farmers market, loss of visitors.
Feb 23rd, 2016 by Wyatt Massey
Affordable South Side Lofts a Success
72-unit complex on 16th and Pierce has 3-year waiting list for its $450-$500 units.
Feb 10th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Yes, Tory Hill Is a Street
It was named to commemorate the old Irish neighborhood obliterated by a freeway.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Payday Stores Charge Average Interest of 574%!
State is a leader in payday stores per capita, creates vicious cycle for low income people.
Jan 5th, 2016 by Marlita Annette Bevenue
More Dialogue With Police Needed?
Chief Flynn, neighborhood leaders look for ways to combat crime.
Nov 22nd, 2015 by Wyatt Massey
Oscar’s Is a Classic South Side Pub
A century old, just below 16th St. Viaduct, known for its hamburgers and reasonably priced micro beers.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Michael Horne
New Milwaukee Marathon Includes Central City
Inaugural marathon, October 31-November 1, takes runners through many city neighborhoods.
Oct 20th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic
The Spirit of the Drift Bench
Now a popular fixture in Mitchell Park, there is quite a story -- and many builders -- behind it.
Sep 15th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
Public Input Sought on South Side Library
Community input will help planning of Milwaukee Public Library's new branch on Mitchell Street.
Sep 9th, 2015 by Marlita Annette Bevenue
First Ciclovia MKE Is a Success
Bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages joined the fun.
Sep 2nd, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
New Leader of LISC Aims to Improve City
Laura Bray helped revitalize Menomonee Valley, oversaw Three Bridges Park.
Aug 28th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Ciclovia Comes to Milwaukee
A community biking event created in Colombia and launched in U.S. cities, it comes here August 29.
Aug 19th, 2015 by Amanda Mickevicius
New Housing Program for Homeless
Journey House program serves those aged 18-25.
Jun 12th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
How to Fill Those Empty Storefronts
Inaugural event will bring national leaders to Milwaukee to discuss long-term solutions for commercial corridors with empty storefronts.
May 19th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Layton Blvd. and National Ave.
Talk about car-centric. And what a huge parking lot. Yes, it can be improved.
May 7th, 2015 by Rachel Quednau
20 Years of Making Communities Healthier
Community HealthCorps volunteers work at 200 sites in 17 states, including on Milwaukee's South Side.
May 7th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey
A Mayor’s Home Is Still Notable
Once John Norquist's residence, this elegant 1889 home on S. 26th St. is included on Historic Milwaukee's upcoming Spaces and Traces tour.
May 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
10 Examples of The Classical Style
Where to find the best examples of classical style in town.
May 3rd, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
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
Neighborhood Leaders Applaud Barrett’s Speech
Mayor's state-of-the-city speech details plans for neighborhood development and partnerships with city.
Mar 13th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Big Dreams for Menomonee Valley
Second redevelopment plan for area envisions Riverwalk and food and beverage manufacturing district.
Mar 3rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
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
New Program for Homeless Young Adults
Collaboration of two non-profits will renovate foreclosed homes on South Side to create housing for homeless.
Feb 6th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
South Side Organizing Committee Has New Director
Tammy Rivera replaces Steve Fendt, who was dismissed by board after 22 years of service.
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Clarke Square
On just one block of W. Mineral St., the homes lost 43 percent of their value. Overcoming the foreclosure problem is a slow process.
Jan 9th, 2015 by Ben Greene, Courtney Perry and Patrick Leary
Five Neighborhoods With Foreclosure Problems
First in a series on five city neighborhoods that still have many foreclosed and abandoned homes.
Jan 7th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Architects Develop Plans for Near South Side
Charette creates architectural plans for underdeveloped parts of Clarke Square and Silver City neighborhoods.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger
Board Rejects Proposals for Forest Home Library
City's Public Library Building and Development Committee votes not to move forward on either proposal.
Dec 12th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
New Effort to Revive Chavez Dr.
Business Improvement District and Newaukee working to improve key but "stagnant" strip formerly known as S. 16th Street.
Dec 10th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
New Forest Home Library Coming
Two proposals were unveiled at a public meeting of library board. Which one is better?
Dec 5th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Obama Order Will Affect Thousands of Immigrants Here
Executive order will help 5 million immigrants nationally and up to 30,000 in Milwaukee.
Nov 26th, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
