Harambee

JJ Fish & Chicken To Reopen on Center St.

Closed for years, plans to reopen in Harambee neighborhood after renovations.

Historic King Drive BID #8 Announces New Associate Director

Renée Lindner joins Historic King Drive BID #8 to support expansion of services

6th District town hall meeting to take place Tuesday, January 17

Outside Investors, Labor Shortage Hamper Milwaukee Affordable Housing Efforts

But groups pushing forward on effort to create 5,000 new homeowners of color.

Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her

Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.

City, MATC Still Seek To Train Students in Rehabbing Homes

Progress has been slow. Ezekiel CDC steps in as new private partner.

Why Have So Few Children in County Gotten Updated COVID Vaccine?

Only 2.9% of children ages 5 to 11 have received an updated dose.

Habitat ReStore Salvaging Huge Donation of Reusable Materials From Historic Komatsu Campus

New Baiting And Feeding Ban Begins Dec. 12, 2022

City Creates Bronzeville Development Zone

To spur development, limit chain businesses. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.

We Took the Free Riverwest Brewery Shuttle Bus. Here’s How it Went.

Shuttle is a welcome amenity, encourages locals and tourists alike to explore beyond Downtown.

Tim Michels Promises to Fix Milwaukee

But how? He made his case Tuesday at Rotary luncheon.

New Beerline Trail Connector Building

Building will be a hub, with new cafe, on expanded trail.

Falcon Bowl Reopening Under New Ownership

New operator still under wraps, will be unveiled soon.

Despite difficult budget decisions ahead we must ensure our libraries remain strong

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs September 20, 2022

Brent Suter Named Brewers Nominee For the 2022 Robert Clemente Award Presented by Capitol One

The Roberto Clemente Award presented by Capital One is the annual recognition of a player from each MLB Club who best represents the game of baseball through extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field.

Nonprofit Helps Homes Get Air Conditioned

36,500 Milwaukee homes lacked AC in 2019, mostly in low-income neighborhoods.

Updated Guide to Free and Affordable Meals

Including food pantries, pay what you can, and free or low-cost food delivery.

Clerk of Circuit Court

Tuesday's primary election will decide who is the next Clerk of Circuit Court.

Opening Weekend for State Fair

Plus: Bronzeville Week, Black Arts Fest MKE, Brewtown Rumble and more.

Schedule released for 11th annual Bronzeville Week

All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election

Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.

414Life Plans New Initiative To Disrupt Violence This Summer

Project will train residents, provide resources and programming in seven neighborhoods.

Call for artists goes out for the 2022 Bronzeville Artwalk

City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants

Health department's Office of Violence Prevention wins $5 million federal grant.

State Ranks High in Pre-School Access

But dropped from 3rd to 7th best during pandemic last year, national study finds.

Riverwest Food Pantry Changes Name, Announces Expanded Vision

Kinship Community Food Center is seeking a new headquarters.

ThriveOn Investing $5 Million In Neighborhood Childcare Facilities

Malaika Early Learning Center will operate new center at ThriveOn King complex.

Supervisor Coggs-Jones, Community Organizations to Host 5th Annual MKE Harambee Clean-Up

Former Theater Could Become Art Studio

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Child Care Center Offers Health and Wellness Program

Malaika Early Learning Center, 125 W. Auer St. serves pre-K to third grade children.

Habitat for Humanity begins construction on new houses in Harambee

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs March 16, 2022

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Unveils $700 Million Philanthropic Campaign

Part of "a Milwaukee for all" vision with an emphasis on racial equity and inclusion.

Many Housing Projects Get Funding Boost

Gov. Evers announces $25.5 million in grants for Milwaukee.

We Need To Restore This City’s Soul

A redevelopment in Harambee neighborhood is part of a larger vision.

Bader Philanthropies Reaches Funding Milestone of More than $426 Million as it Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Foundation Gifts Nearly $2.3 million in Local COVID-19 Relief

6th District Difference Makers Honored for Efforts in the Community

The awards are meant to recognize those people and groups who go above and beyond to improve the quality of life in the 6th Aldermanic District.

Wells Fargo Awards $2.35 Million For Community Development

Grantees Riverworks, WWBIC and FACC will support minority and women entrepreneurs.

City Selling 1880s King Drive Building

Classic Cream City brick building designed by prominent Milwaukee architect in very rough shape.

House of Soul Lounge Planned For Harambee

New bar planned for Five Points intersection.

Arts and Culture Hub Planned For W. North Ave.

Melissa Allen will develop home for Bronzeville Center for the Arts.

Good City Brewing Gives Housing Grants

Grants to four nonprofits. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Nominations now being accepted for 2021 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards

City of Milwaukee, Habitat for Humanity Working to Build New Housing in Harambee Neighborhood

Where To Get Free Meals For Thanksgiving

And how you can help: where you can donate food.

Milwaukee Adopts New Ward Map For City

New districts coming next week. Riverwest further split between two council districts.

Van Buren Will Become Two Lane Street

New bike lanes and parallel parking added, as four lanes for cars reduced to two.

Committee Recommends Few Budget Amendments

No fee increases and few changes as council braces for next year's fiscal cliff.

Milwaukee Counselors and Psychologists Work to Prevent Black Youth Suicides

About one in 10 Black youths in the state report having attempted suicide.

Trouble Finding Affordable Child Care? Here’s Why.

76% of early childhood education centers in Wisconsin have reported a staffing shortage.

Four Milwaukee-Area nonprofits receive the 2021 Data Dream Award which provides $10,000 in pro-bono research services to help agencies use data for better results

Data You Can Use, a nonprofit research group, also names their new president, Dr. Victor Amaya

Raynetta Hill Will Lead King Drive BID

A familiar face returns to lead growing business improvement district.

Supervisor Johnson Recognized with Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award

Harambee Building Named For Reuben and Mildred Harpole

Bader Philanthropies announced its naming of the Harpole Building on N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.

2022 Assessment Process Could Be Chaotic

Top staffers departing, number of 2020 appeals still pending, hot real estate market, no assessments in 2021.

Alderwoman Coggs announces 6th District Landscape Award winners

Vaccination of North Side Youth Lags Behind County Average

High school students discuss the vaccine, hesitancy and school during COVID-19.

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Funds Minority-Owned Businesses

Providing $780,000 in low-interest loans to 17 small businesses.

Dino’s in Riverwest is Reopening

The storied and much loved bar and restaurant is reopening.

Local Orgs Join State to Remove Lead from Milwaukee Homes

Social Development Commission and Habitat for Humanity will assist in renovation of 150 homes.

Seventeen small businesses receive Greater Milwaukee Foundation loans

Investment helping build back jobs, economy in Black and Brown neighborhoods

Project Brings Affordable Housing to Harambee

Developer Melissa Allen's Bronzeville Estates creates 30 units in area she loves.

City Seeks Near West Side Development

Vacant lot near Marquette campus could be developed for up to six townhomes.

Former Grand Theater For Sale

Plan to create community theater, gathering space canceled because of pandemic.

Healing Spaces Initiative Working to Support Harambee Neighborhood and Residents

Census Data Shows Changing Milwaukee Demographics

Fewer white residents citywide, but shrinking population totals in many majority-Black neighborhoods.

$80 Million Sports Center Planned For Site Along Interstate 43

The Opportunity Center would be open to all, open in 2025.

Do The Beerline Shuffle

Plus, a Mexican Fiesta at the Summerfest Grounds, WMSE's Backyard BBQ, Milwaukee Fringe Fest and Music on the Beerline.

Beerline Shuffle community walk takes place this Saturday

The walk will begin and end at the Beerline Plaza located at 3350 N. Holton Street, and the route will feature a scavenger hunt, live music and multiple community art projects.

Grocery gift cards, free food available to those impacted by power outages

City Selling King Drive Development Site, Again

Vacant lot has been owned by the city since 1992.

Where To Get Free Food, Low-Cost Meals

Updated list of food pantries, meal distribution sites and more.

City Selling Large Bronzeville Development Site

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Crosswalk Murals as Reckless Driving Deterrent

Murals along North Ave. are intended to raise awareness of reckless driving.

Decision Delayed on Bay View Cottages Historic Designation

Property owners split, area alderwoman unsure, council puts decision on hold.

Cafe Planned Along Beerline Trail

Plus: State approves Interstate 43 changes to accommodate trail expansion.

Historic King Drive BID #8 Celebrates Accomplishments of Departing Executive Director

Announces local and national search for new leadership

Vacant Building To Become Creative Hub

Tonda Thompson has big dreams for small building in Harambee.

Bublr Hosting E-Bike Preview May 19th

System adding 26 stations and more than 200 bikes this summer.

Riverworks Financial Clinic expands to help Milwaukee residents gain financial stability

Public private partnerships spur clinic’s growth to address long and short-term financial needs

Reuben Harpole Found His Purpose

One of Milwaukee's most connected residents talks about his life and community.

Police investigating rash of broken car windows/vehicle damage cases

10 City Affordable Housing Projects Win State Financing

Will create 713 units in eight different neighborhoods. But huge Bay View project loses out.

Rick Banks Is A Man On A Mission

Friends describe a kind, committed man focused on giving back.

Quality of Life Plan Will Guide Harambee Neighborhood

Effort will create shared vision for future of changing neighborhood.

New Initiative Will Give Voice to Residents and Businesses While Spurring Investments in the Harambee Neighborhood

LISC Milwaukee Announces Riverworks Development Corporation to Lead the Effort

Bauman Proposes Moratorium On City Demolitions

Alderman proposes fixing all deteriorated city-owned homes using federal stimulus funds.

Habitat Building 80 Homes in Harambee

Backed by Bader Philanthropies, Habitat aims to transform the fortunes of neighborhood and families

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.

Applications now being accepted for Healing Spaces Initiative

Clinic Offers Holistic Health Care

Shalem Healing offers Harambee residents acupuncture, herbal medicine, nutrition and primary care.

Scooters Could Return To City In May

Common Council creating path for scooters, and with usage beyond Downtown.

Local Black History You Should Know

Including Marvin Pratt, Heal the Hood and the Young, Black & Opinionated podcast.

ThriveOn King Aims to Transform North Side

‘The stars aligned’ for collaboration of medical college, Greater Milwaukee Foundation and others.

A Primer on City School Board Races

Who is running in February primary and why the Milwaukee school board matters.

Anti-Displacement Grants Double in 2020

To prevent gentrification, 116 greater downtown homeowners received help with property taxes.

Return of The Cheel Nepalese Restaurant

Plus: New location for sushi, new burger joint, and WMSE Chili Cookoff coming.

Cafe, Clinic Opening In Redeveloped King Drive Building

Bader Philanthropies backs creation of Sam's Place, new home for Shalem Healing.