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10 Examples of The Classical Style
Where to find the best examples of classical style in town.
May 3rd, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
Alderwoman Coggs launches 7th Annual Freedom Essay Scholarship Contest
The deadline for the scholarship is Friday, August 7, 2015
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Ald. Milele Coggs
How the Beltline Project Is Changing Atlanta
Ryan Gravel, who conceived the project that is transforming Atlanta, will speak in Milwaukee on April 17.
Apr 7th, 2015 by Andrew McCann
Mr. Milwaukee Tour Guide
You might say Adam Carr is Milwaukier Than Thou. He’s the perfect tour guide for YP Week.
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Andrew McCann
‘Arte Para Todos” raised funds for arts programs at 3 schools
"Art for Everyone" will give $21,165 to Bay View High School, Tamarack Waldorf High School and Escuela Fratney
Mar 19th, 2015 by Arte Para Todos
Barbershop Mondays offering free haircuts
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II is encouraging residents to participate in Safe & Sound, Inc.’s Barbershop Mondays, an initiative to provide free haircuts every Monday for youth and men, age 12 and older across the 15th Aldermanic District.
Mar 16th, 2015 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Community Works to Reclaim Park
Harambee neighborhood organizers looking for ideas to improve park at Burleigh and MLK Dr.
Mar 9th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey
A Developer Who Does Affordable Housing
MANDI nominee Todd Hutchison has built dozens of residential developments on the near north and south sides.
Mar 6th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
New Mobile App Pinpoints Housing Hazards
Community groups using new app, which uses crowdsourcing to inventory and map all neighborhood housing issues.
Mar 5th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
February Board update: Dr. Driver’s contract extended, state budget resolution, Malcolm X redevelopment for King Middle
Other action includes: Clerk's contract extended, position created to explore new northwest-side middle school; Board honors Dr. King contest winners, Cass Street School teacher and outgoing chief accountability and efficiency officer
Feb 26th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
The First 100 Years of City Homes
From the 1840s until World War II, Milwaukee built an interesting variety of homes, many still standing.
Feb 25th, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
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
Great Building, Great Resource Center for Veterans
New veterans center on MLK Dr. is a MANDI finalist and provides wide range of services for veterans.
Feb 11th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger
Will Streetcar Help The Inner City?
Opponents say it won’t. Let’s examine the data.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
More Trails, More Plowing and Better Maps
An update on all the improvements for biking both locally and state-wide.
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Why Did Police Arrest Local Reporter?
Officers say they feared for their safety. Reporter says he feels threatened by police.
Jan 21st, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
More Protected Bike Lanes and Greenways Needed
2015 agenda by Bike Federation will push city for these and other improvements.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Helping Businesses in Harambee and Riverwest Neighborhoods
The non-profit Riverworks has become a key force in urban development, and will be part of Kresge grant won by GMC.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Difference Makers receive well-deserved recognition
2014 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Award winners.
Jan 15th, 2015 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Program Helps Train Urban Business Owners
Small Business Administration's "street-wise" MBA trains people to run their own businesses.
Jan 15th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Difference Makers to be recognized at 6th District town hall meeting
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will announce the recipients of the 2014 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards during tomorrow’s 6th District town hall meeting.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Ald. Milele Coggs
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
Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative Will Expand
Partnership of Greater Milwaukee Foundation and city adds four neighborhoods to six already getting help with economic development.
Dec 21st, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Can Milwaukee Upgrade to Gold Ranking?
City officials pledge to work towards upgrading the city's national, bicycle-friendly ranking from bronze to gold.
Dec 19th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Residents Support Changes at Washington Park
Quality of Life Plan works with residents, landlords and police.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Holton and Center Streets
Two empty buildings with great potential call out for new owners and activity.
Dec 4th, 2014 by Rachel Quednau
Washington Park Neighborhood and MPD Awarded National MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Award
Mobilizing Residents/Partnerships leads to improved neighborhood safety
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
GMC receives Harvesting Leading Practices grant from Kresge Foundation
Grant supports work in creative placemaking for the artery and Harambee/Riverwest neighborhoods
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Greater Milwaukee Committee
GMC Wins $725,000 Grant to Help City
Kresge Foundation grant would help build city's Artery trail and revive depressed Harambee neighborhood.
Dec 1st, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
New Sculptures for Swing Park
Beinbetween looks to enliven the bridge between Riverwest and Brady Street neighborhoods.
Nov 21st, 2014 by Caroline Roers
Skybox Sports Bar Opening
Bar on MLK Dr. and next to Gee’s Clippers is already drawing NBA and NFL players.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Helena Marie Fahnrich
4th Annual Housing Resource Fair is Saturday
Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Neighborhood Groups Who Target Crime
Three community groups win awards for working with police on crime prevention.
Nov 13th, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
MPS Board update: Malcolm X update, budget approval, new charter school petition
At its October meeting, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors received an update on the plan for Malcolm X site, approved the final 2014-15 budget and approved a plan for a new charter school.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Supervisors Bowen and Rainey to Hold Joint Town Hall Meeting October 30
Supervisors Welcome Input From 10th and 2nd District Residents on 2015 Budget
Oct 28th, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
Malcolm X fiasco could have been avoided
Barrett administration drops the ball once again
Oct 2nd, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
News Conference: Ald. Coggs, President Murphy invite residents to foreclosure prevention session
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Michael J. Murphy
Sep 30th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Council members call for calm, reason following shooting in Harambee
News release from Alds. Milele A. Coggs and Ashanti Hamilton
Sep 29th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Historical record shows high-performing school was always part of Malcolm X redevelopment plan
Legislators' comments show lack of awareness of facts
Sep 26th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Malcolm X to house high-performing school
Legislative leaders misstate facts, ignore MPS efforts to place internationally recognized program in school
Sep 23rd, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
City Leaders Plot New Urban Placemaking Effort
With some creative use of grant money, the Greater Milwaukee Committee is helping neighborhoods update their image by ‘Urban Placemaking’
Sep 9th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Artists Transforming the “Artery” Bicycle Trail
Trail runs north from Beerline trail, from Keefe Ave. in Riverwest north to Third and Capitol Dr.
Aug 29th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Development Partners
Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) is asking real estate developers to submit information on current and potential projects that could be compatible with a library near four neighborhood libraries slated for replacement.
Aug 27th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
2014 Bronzeville Arts & Cultural Festival
Festival kicked off Bronzeville Week, a celebration that is also aimed at redeveloping the neighborhood.
Aug 4th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Cyclists, city officials gearing up for seventh annual Riverwest 24
Riverwest 24 Starts tonight -- News release from Alds. Kovac and Coggs
Jul 25th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
What to Say When People Complain About Bicyclists
Studies consistently show drivers are at least twice as likely to break the rules of the road as bicyclists.
Jul 25th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Creating Affordable Housing on The North Side
Developers with Utopia 136 are transforming homes in Harambee neighborhood.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Patrick Leary
Expanded Bike Trails Coming
Bay View will be connected to Downtown and Oak Leaf trail will extend from Estabrook Park all the way to Ozaukee Interurban Trail!
Jul 18th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
The City of Orchards
Mayor Barrett and others attend groundbreaking of city’s 5th urban orchard on 1st and Locust.
Jul 15th, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee to hear communication file on status of city-owned vacant lots
The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee will hear from the Department of City Development today about the quantity, status of and future plans for Milwaukee’s city-owned vacant lots.
Jul 15th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Alderwoman Coggs to be honored at inaugural Harambee Community Banquet
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will be the recipient of the first-ever Dr. James G. White Human Service Award
Jul 11th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
“Season One: Performance Showcase @ The ARTery” features day of live acts
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Jun 27th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Alderwoman Coggs invites residents to participate in Juneteenth festivities
Milele A. Coggs invites residents to take part in the Juneteenth Day festivities scheduled for tomorrow, June 19, 2014, from 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Jun 18th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Community organizer recognized for leadership
For his efforts to improve the quality of life in Milwaukee neighborhoods, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation will recognize community organizer Christopher Boston as the 2014 recipient of its Doug Jansson Leadership Award.
Jun 16th, 2014 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Marveling Over Maskani Place
New $10 million subsidized apartment complex provides a solution for 37 low-income families.
May 27th, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
Maskani Place Opens in Harambee Neighborhood
Homeless families get a fresh start in empowering and green environment
May 27th, 2014 by Press Release
Winners & Great Photos of 2014 Mayor’s Design Awards
From the new Pizza Man to Radio Milwaukee to Junior House Lofts, the winners span many styles and neighborhoods. Photo Galleries of every winning design.
May 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Residents Debate Beerline Trail Extension
Riverwest Artery trail would follow RR right of way into Harambee neighborhood.
May 16th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
A Safe Home for Former Prostitutes
New Catholic institution will give women two years to turn their lives around.
May 8th, 2014 by Karen Slattery
Creational Trails Announces Programming Series
Installations and programming along West Wisconsin Ave. & Beerline Trail to enact creative placemaking
May 7th, 2014 by Greater Milwaukee Committee
Local Fresh Food Movement Growing
Schools and communities planting orchards and raised bed gardens.
May 5th, 2014 by Natalie Wickman
Community Opposes North Side Tavern
“We’ve battled this tavern, this location, for years,” says Harambee neighborhood activist and city agrees, denying application.
Apr 15th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
The Resistible Rise of Public Art
More and more of it is scattered about the city. But how much of it does anyone actually like?
Mar 21st, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
City Unveils Design Ideas for Bronzeville
Six architectural firms helped with ideas, centered around west North Avenue.
Mar 18th, 2014 by Mark Doremus
Louis Armstrong Slept Here
Palmer St. residence of Dorothy Greer was once a hotel for black stars of jazz.
Mar 17th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Arts Projects Coming to Wisconsin Avenue
Greater Milwaukee Committee bringing two major art installations to Downtown and the Beer Line Bicycle Trail.
Mar 14th, 2014 by Michael Horne
New Loan Fund Will Support Black Entrepreneurs
$200,000 fund overseen by WEDC and African American Chamber of Commerce offers loans of $5,000 to $25,000.
Feb 27th, 2014 by Rick Brown
$10,000 Awarded to Community Artists for Performance Ideas in the ARTery, New Park in Harambee
Community members dreamed up 116 ideas in response, and after an open jury hosted at All People’s Church, beintween awarded a total of $10,000 to the top 20 winners.
Feb 27th, 2014 by Press Release
Difference makers receive well-deserved recognition
Several residents, a block club and a community organization were honored during last night’s 6th District town hall meeting by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs.
Jan 30th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Difference Makers to be recognized at 6th District town hall meeting
Residents will also have the opportunity to celebrate the neighbors that have helped make the district a great place to live.
Jan 27th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Nominations sought for 2013 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs established the Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards to recognize those residents and organizations that work diligently to improve and strengthen the quality of life for themselves, their neighborhood and the City of Milwaukee.
Dec 30th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Big Ideas for Bronzeville?
Loft apartments, a jazz club and multi-story hotel were among the development ideas for at a brainstorming session.
Dec 20th, 2013 by Mark Doremus
MANDI Awards Announce Sweet 16 Nominees
Finalists for 2014 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation include Three Bridges Park and 15 others.
Dec 13th, 2013 by Sharon McGowan
Meeting To Focus on Potential Development Opportunities in Bronzeville
News Release from Alderwoman Milele Coggs
Dec 13th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs
The Community Empowerment Tour
What steps can the Harambee neighborhood take to change and improve it?
Nov 27th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Council vote advances redevelopment plan to create IB Middle Years school, community uses at Malcolm X site
The Milwaukee Common Council voted Tuesday to move forward a comprehensive redevelopment of Milwaukee Public Schools’ former Malcolm X Academy.
Nov 26th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Malcolm X sale holds great potential for neighborhood
Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs November 26, 2013
Nov 26th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Building Better Neighborhoods
Community groups get $400,000 to rehab homes and support home ownership.
Nov 14th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Workshops and key agencies on tap for tomorrow’s Housing Resource Fair
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs is inviting city residents to attend a housing resource fair tomorrow (Saturday, November 9) from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at LaFollette School, located at 3239 N. 9th St.
Nov 8th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Milwaukee’s Most Underestimated Leader?
MPS superintendent Gregory Thornton has quietly righted a ship that once looked ready to sink.
Nov 5th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
New development project would host an International Baccalaureate Middle Years school and community uses under plans detailed by MPS, city, developers
A public-private partnership allows for the uses desired by the community including housing.
Oct 31st, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
The Road to Creativity
Despite carping from critics, the Creational Trails project seeks to artistically enliven 10 blocks of Wisconsin Avenue.
Oct 31st, 2013 by Brian Jacobson
Sale of former Malcolm X Academy property held by Council committee
News release from Alderman Willie L. Hines, Jr. and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Oct 29th, 2013 by Willie Hines
King Drive Commons Development Improves North Side
Team of developers create townhomes at Center and MLK Dr.
Oct 24th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
City and Churches Campaign for Safe Sleeping
Renewed effort targets co-sleeping, which causes 20% of infant deaths.
Oct 22nd, 2013 by Tom Momberg
How Republicans Will Hurt City Real Estate
Reacting to a smelly deal involving one school building, legislators are pushing a badly-flawed bill that worsens the problem.
Oct 17th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The facts: MPS, Malcolm X and 2760 Holdings LLC
Under the sale, 2760 Holdings, LLC, will make significant improvements to the 50-plus-year-old building to prepare it to be reopened as a community center and school.
Oct 16th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Board votes to authorize sale of former Malcolm X site
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted Monday night to take the first step in the sale of the Malcolm X complex.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Senate proposal could evict 3,500+ MPS students from their schools, including some of the most successful in the city
Proposal to strip local control over school facilities comes as MPS sees first enrollment increase in a decade
Oct 9th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
The Mayor’s Plan for Foreclosures
$11.6 million plan hopes to turn abandoned houses over to stable homeowners.
Oct 4th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
The facts – MPS and its facilities
Citizens and taxpayers in the city of Milwaukee deserve to know the facts surrounding MPS and the use of district facilities.
Sep 10th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
