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  • 2019 MANDI Nominee: We Build Communities, Not Just Buildings

    The old Nunn Bush Shoe Factory is a landmark in the Harambee neighborhood, and it is now home to affordable housing and office space for community-serving organizations. Photo by Allison Dikanovic/NNS. Mar 19th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
  • The Rise of Victory Gardens

    Volunteers dig deep in the Victory Garden Urban Farm, located in Harambee at 220 E. Concordia Ave. Photo courtesy of Victory Garden Initiative. Mar 15th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
  • Service Workers Push For Higher Wages

    The Judiciary & Legislation Committee will vote on Ald. Tony Zielinski’s proposal to officially support Gov. Tony Evers’ initiative to raise Wisconsin’s minimum wage to $15 an hour. Photo by Analise Pruni/NNS. Feb 28th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
  • Non-Profit Targets City’s Digital Divide

    Syier Kern works in the computer lab at City on a Hill, while his mother, Rebecca Ford, looks on. Kern participated in the Bridge Milwaukee pilot program. Photo courtesy of Digital Bridge/NNS. Feb 21st, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
  • 2019 MANDI Nominee: Architectural Planner Helps Underserved Areas

    Carolyn Esswein explains her process of charrette, where she brings together residents, funders and designers for community-based development planning. Photo by Analise Pruni/NNS. Feb 6th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
  • First COP Houses Coming to City

    The city owns multiple houses on 5th Street in Harambee, a neighborhood set to get a COP house. Photo by Jenny Fischer/NNS. Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jenny Fischer
  • Daughter of Famed Muralist Continues Tradition

    Artist Rozalia Hernandez-Singh worked with youth at the COA Riverwest Center, 909 E. Garfield Ave. to create this mural in the east stairwell. Photo by Edgar Mendez/NNS. Jan 14th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
  • Program Offers Police-Youth Listening Sessions

    Officer Letitia Holloway and listening circle participants exchange views on relationships between youth and police officers. Photo by Andrea Waxman/NNS. Dec 5th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
  • Good Mentors Can Prevent Youth Violence

    Audience members watch as the panel discussion unfolds. Photo by Grace Connatser/NNS. Nov 21st, 2018 by Grace Connatser
  • Plats and Parcels: West Allis Hotel Proposal Could Get Subsidy

    The Quarter in West Allis. Rendering from Cobalt Partners. Nov 18th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
  • North Ave. Pop-Up Offers Mini-Stores

    Tiffany Miller sells floral and other accessories at The Bronzeville Collective MKE. Photo by Ryeshia Farmer/NNS. Nov 8th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
  • Eyes on Milwaukee: Cream City Hostel Buys Building

    Future home of Cream City Hostel. Photo by Jeramey Jannene. Nov 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
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