Content referencing Harambee - Page 4
Jamaican Place Planned for MLK Drive
Pepper Pot to buy building from city, invest $920,000 in restaurant, catering operation.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s Violent Crime Down in 2019
First quarter of year shows murders, non-fatal shootings, carjackings down.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
$100 Million Will Transform Old Schuster’s
Medical College and Greater Milwaukee Foundation will anchor redone Bronzeville building.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
We Build Communities, Not Just Buildings
Welford Sanders enterprise center seeks to build a thriving community in King Dr. area.
Mar 19th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic
The Rise of Victory Gardens
Founded in 2008, it keeps expanding city gardens and healthy food supplies.
Mar 15th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Service Workers Push For Higher Wages
Ald. Zielinski's resolution backs Gov. Evers' plan to hike minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
Non-Profit Targets City’s Digital Divide
Programs offer computer training and cheap computers for low-income youth.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Architectural Planner Helps Underserved Areas
Prof. Carolyn Esswein and Community Design Solutions help develop city neighborhoods.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
First COP Houses Coming to City
Council members debate impact as Harambee area gets community oriented policing houses.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jenny Fischer
Daughter of Famed Muralist Continues Tradition
Rozalia Hernandez-Singh, daughter of Reynaldo Herandez, creating murals at COA Riverwest Center.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Leading Men Fellows program offers promising impact for young Milwaukee children
Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - December 13, 2018
Dec 13th, 2018 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
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
Good Mentors Can Prevent Youth Violence
Experts at MU panel say positive relationships with adults helps deter violence by youth.
Nov 21st, 2018 by Grace Connatser
West Allis Hotel Proposal Could Get Subsidy
$133 million project with hotel, offices, could get $21.5 million subsidy.
Nov 18th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
New “MLK Homes” Initiative seeks increase own-occupancy in the Harambee Neighborhood
The MLK Homes initiative builds upon MLKEDC’s successful history of housing development over the past 20 years.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation
North Ave. Pop-Up Offers Mini-Stores
Bronzeville Collective launches new retail businesses by black and brown entrepreneurs.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Cream City Hostel Buys Building
Partners hope to open unique Riverwest hostel for travelers in May 2019.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
A Giant Step for Bader Philanthropies
Politicians, residents celebrate Bader foundation's move to near North Side.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
107 New Apartments For N. 5th Street
Ribbon cutting touts conversion of two old buildings into apartments in Harambee area.
Oct 10th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
The Harambee Revival Continues
Historic renovations of the underutilized Nunn Bush Shoe Factory and vacant former Fifth Street School are a dream come true for seniors, veterans, jobs seekers… and the late Welford Sanders. Presenters and guests include City of Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, the family of Welford Sanders, community members and project partners.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation
Riverwest Hostel In Final Funding Push
Project must raise $100,000 more from investors to complete financing package.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverworks Week kicks off with full slate of events
"Riverworks Week provides the BID an opportunity to engage with the community and I invite the community to attend the events this week."
Sep 17th, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
13 Places on MLK Dr. Featured by Doors Open
Two century-old churches, art galleries, sausage factory and much more.
Sep 14th, 2018 by Max Nawara
Youth Council Works to Curb Violence
The Youth Council called for a cease-fire over the Labor Day weekend.
Sep 7th, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Brady Street Project Cancelled
City marketing vacant lot on Lower East Side main street for $105,000.
Aug 26th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
The Harambee Neighborhood’s Future?
Community oriented charrette process proposes designs for development to improve area.
Aug 21st, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Five Points Exchange Charette Community Presentation
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Aug 15th, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Milwaukee Promise Zones End of Summer Celebration
The Milwaukee Promise Zones initiative celebrates the Summer work of youth throughout the city
Aug 11th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Massive Harambee Neighborhood Cleanup
Nearly 1,000 volunteers work with non-profit groups on community effort.
May 28th, 2018 by Mark Lisowski
Renderings for Streetcar Extensions
See conceptual plans for how The Hop could integrate with Bronzeville, Walker's Point
May 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Volunteers, 15 Community Groups Collaborate for Inaugural, Large-Scale Cleanup of Harambee Neighborhood
The Inaugural Harambee Community Cleanup will take place from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 19.
May 14th, 2018 by Safe & Sound
Jane’s Walk Is All About Neighborhoods
Annual celebration of urban theorist Jane Jacobs offers 30 guided walks.
May 10th, 2018 by Lydia Slattery
City Creates Vel Phillips Ave., Plans Statue
N. 4th St. to become Vel R. Phillips Ave.; where will statue go?
May 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
4th St. Will Become Vel. R. Phillips Ave.
Major downtown street to be renamed for Milwaukee leader and civil rights pioneer.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Artists Announced for Black Cat Alley
The East Side BID will sponsor new public artworks
Apr 20th, 2018 by East Side BID
Arte Para Todos 2018
“Arte Para Todos” is the largest local-music festival in Milwaukee.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Arte Para Todos
Jacqueline King’s daughter inspires her to volunteer!
She encourages people to grow their own food.
Apr 5th, 2018 by Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee
Riverwest Bike Boulevard Gets Thumbs Up
Most attending public meeting support slowing traffic on N. Fratney and E. Wright streets.
Mar 30th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Experts Say More Funding Could Cut Crime
But local foundations say they can’t do it all, need government funding, too.
Mar 28th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Marquette, WARF announce 2018 ‘Force for Positive Change’ finalists
Winners will be announced live at event March 22
Mar 9th, 2018 by Marquette University
Two development projects to help boost 6th District
"I believe the new development will be a positive addition to the area and the city as a whole."
Feb 28th, 2018 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Milwaukee’s First Hostel Coming
Cream City Hostel will open on border of Riverwest and Harambee.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
A Hostel for Riverwest
And $79 million in New Markets Tax Credits to three community development entities.
Feb 18th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Program Seeks to Beautify the City
Community Improvement Project has given $1.1 million to 300 projects.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
How Safe & Sound Reduces Crime
Creating youth projects in 11 different neighborhoods.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Margaret Cannon
Jezamil Arroyo-Vega Named Interim Executive Director at Artists Working in Education
Arroyo-Vega brings an array of organizational administration, planning, design and fund development experience to her role at AWE.
Feb 6th, 2018 by Artists Working in Education
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
Community Groups Want Say On Police Chief
In search for new chief, pushing for a candidate committed to community relations.
Jan 13th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj
Credit Union Targets Riverwest, Harambee
Serving 53212 zip code, credit union elects board, seeks state approval.
Dec 29th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Town Hall Meetings Discuss Police Reforms
Fire and Police Commission seeks community responses to federal study of Milwaukee Police.
Dec 14th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
Solutions for Affordable Housing Crisis?
City has shortage of affordable housing, high eviction rate. Experts share ideas at panel.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
$100,000 Grant for Violence Prevention Plan
Bader Philanthropies grant helps fund effort pushed by Health Commissioner Bevan Baker.
Nov 23rd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Long Awaited Safety Plan Gets Attacked
A blueprint for change or too vague and hard to understand? Council members wrangle.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Grant Funds Anti-Violence Programs
City won $5 million grant, subcontracts with seven groups on anti-violence programs.
Nov 14th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Kavon Cortez-Jones Tomorrow Night!
Club Noir. Poetry by Kavon Cortez-Jones. Oct. 27 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oct 26th, 2017 by Villa Terrace Museum & Gardens
Harambee Art Alley Installation Event
The Harambee Art Alley is a beautiful new open-air art gallery space located at 243 E. Burleigh St.
Oct 19th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Black Women’s Empowerment March is Saturday
Black women participants are asked to wear all black clothing, participating men are asked to wear all green and other supporters are asked to wear red.
Sep 29th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Pete’s Fruit Market Boosts Bronzeville
New grocery store comes after neighbors opposed Family Dollar moving in.
Sep 20th, 2017 by David Watters
African drum and dance event in the park Sunday
The event will be a family friendly event.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Ald. Milele Coggs
The Rise and Fall of Bronzeville
At its peak in the 1930s to 1950s, it had quite a history.
Aug 5th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhD
Habitat for Humanity Targets Midtown, Harambee
Investing $9 million in Midtown, $16 to $20 million in Harambee neighborhoods.
Jul 20th, 2017 by Keith Schubert
Flying on Fat Albert
Massive cargo plane supports the Blue Angels and puts on quite the show.
Jul 15th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Sanders Project and Legacy Celebrated
Welford Sanders Lofts on near North Side bears the name of economic development icon.
Jun 21st, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Governor Walker Attends Welford Sanders Lofts Groundbreaking
The current phase of renovation and construction on the building started in February and will be complete in March 2018.
Jun 19th, 2017 by Gov. Scott Walker
Residents Welcome Bader Headquarters
Harambee residents hail Bader foundation groundbreaking on N. MLK Dr.
May 22nd, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
Minority Reproductive Care At Risk
Ending funding of Planned Parenthood will mostly hurt minority patients in city.
May 21st, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
Study Finds Safe & Sound Works
Program's work to create block clubs helps reduce violence in city.
May 11th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Bader Breaks Ground on New Central City HQ
One of Milwaukee's largest foundations is moving to neighborhood it hopes to improve.
May 8th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Guide to Milwaukee Farmers’ Markets
24 farmers' markets, all conveniently located within Milwaukee County.
May 8th, 2017 by Michael Holloway
