Layton Boulevard West

The Bridge Project Receives Major Private Donation, Opens Applications for 22 Expectant Mothers

Along with recent City of Milwaukee program funding, The Bridge Project will now support a total of 122 mothers with cash transfers for three years

The Zilber Family Foundation Announces A Third Year of Funding For The Bridge Project

Through a $350,000 funding allocation from the City of Milwaukee, the Zilber Family Foundation will support a third year of cash transfers for The Bridge Project participants

The Bridge Project Distributes First of Several Rounds of Funds to Pregnant Individuals in Milwaukee

Unconditional cash program takes first step in empowering low-income, pregnant individuals

Zilber Family Foundation and The Bridge Project Introduce City’s First Unconditional Cash Program for Moms and Babies

Innovative program to empower 100 eligible low-income pregnant individuals in Milwaukee through financial assistance

Zilber Family Foundation Awards Nearly $3 Million in Grants to Milwaukee Nonprofits

Sustaining affordable housing and cultivating community development continues to be a key priority

Zilber Family Foundation Awards $2.2 Million in Grants to Milwaukee Nonprofits

Ensuring affordable housing and fostering community development remains a fundamental focus

Zilber Family Foundation announces $1.7M in grants

Zilber Family Foundation announces $1.8M in grants

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors Announces Name Change to VIA CDC

Milwaukee nonprofit celebrates 25 years of impact, announces new name

Communication file on social justice issues going before Steering and Rules Committee

Zilber Foundation Commits $3 Million in Funding to Support COVID-19 Response

First round of grants to support current grantees and immediate COVID-19 response efforts in Milwaukee and Hawaii.

Annual “Phobruary” in Silver City

Diners invited to experience a signature Vietnamese dish in Silver City

Zilber Family Foundation Announces $3.5 Million in Grants to Improve the Quality of Life in the Neighborhoods

Zilber Family Foundation Announces $3.02 Million in Grants to Enhance the Wellbeing of Individuals, Families, and Neighborhoods in Milwaukee

Since 2008, the Foundation has invested more than $50 million in improving the quality of life in Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square, and Layton Boulevard West through the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative.

Solution found for W. National Ave. food truck issue

"The vacant lot will provide a good location for the food trucks and this particular issue now, in my mind, is solved."

5th Annual “Phobruary” in Silver City

Diners invited to experience signature Vietnamese dish in Silver City

Silver City InterNational Festival Next Saturday 9/8

Sample ethnic cuisine from countries spanning the globe.

Vientiane Noodle Shop Celebrates 20 Years in Silver City

Family-owned restaurant offering 20% off all orders throughout the month of June

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation Announces 2018 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

From public nominations, a volunteer Selection Committee named 12 finalists in December, and winners were announced Thursday, March 15

People’s Choice Award Encourages the Public to Vote For Milwaukee Improvement Projects and Leaders

Awards Recognize Innovative Projects Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Zilber Family Foundation Announces $3.03 Million in Grants to Benefit Milwaukeeans

The grants support organizations working to address the causes and consequences of poverty.

Milwaukee Recreation Prepares Ice Rink at Burnham Playfield

Grand opening & ribbon cutting set for Saturday, December 16 at 1:00 p.m.

Velobahn Coffee & Cycle Now Open

Milwaukee’s First Bicycling Cafe Opens in Silver City

Our Daily Salt in Silver City to Close

Our Daily Salt will close their location at 3519 W. National Avenue by December 31st, 2017

Travel the World in One Milwaukee Neighborhood

Silver City International Festival celebrates cultural diversity through food, music, and art

Zilber Family Foundation Announces $2.19 Million in Grants to Benefit Milwaukeeans

The 27 grants support local efforts to meet basic needs and enhance personal safety, increase access to social and economic opportunity, and improve the quality of community life.

Silver City Week to Celebrate Community, Diversity and Opportunity

Week-long promotions and events brings together business owners, neighbors and partners to celebrate Milwaukee's Silver City neighborhood

Thai Lotus in Silver City to Close Current Location

Seeks New Silver City Location

Milwaukee Neighborhood Innovators Win Top Honors

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Recognizes 2017 winners at annual gala

More People to Grown Their Own Food

May 13th will launch nation’s largest garden-building event

Silver City Catalytic Project Taking Shape

“Sneak Peek” of Commercial Corridor Project Underway on West National Avenue

LBWN Unanimously Appoints New Executive Leadership

Brianna Sas-Pérez named Executive Director of LBWN

Shorewood and Milwaukee residents install record-breaking amount of solar through partnerships with Midwest Renewable Energy Association

This is the first time Milwaukee’s solar group buy program has covered the entire city.

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors and the Silver City Organizational Committee Announce a Call for Artists and Landscape Architects

New opportunity on Creative Placemaking Silver City Project

MKE Plays offering summer jobs to youths and providing meals at new playgrounds

News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy

Silver City Week to Celebrate Community, Diversity and Opportunity

Week-long promotions and events to brings together business owners, neighbors and partners to celebrate Milwaukee's Silver City neighborhood

Shorewood and Milwaukee residents going solar through partnerships with Midwest Renewable Energy Association

The first of over a dozen informational sessions is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at Three Lions Pub, 4515 N Oakland Ave.

3rd Annual “Phobruary” in Silver City Welcomes New Restaurant Alongside Old Favorites

Diners invited to experience a signature Vietnamese dish in Silver City

Homeless will get boost from Housing Trust Fund awards

Housing Trust Fund grants totaling $600,000 will help the homeless, provide rehabilitation for substance abuse, create jobs and help with homeowner repairs

Layton Boulevard West Tour of Homes to Feature Attractive Homes, Homebuying Resources

$20,000 forgivable renovation loans available for certain homes

Travel the World in One Milwaukee Neighborhood

Silver City International Food and Art Walk celebrates cultural diversity through the arts

Zilber Family Foundation Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Grants to Benefit Neighborhoods

The grants support the work of the Zilber Neighborhood Initiative in Lindsay Heights, Clarke Square, and Layton Boulevard West neighborhoods.

Students create intersection mural for their neighborhood and learn civic engagement

A.W.E., LBWN partner with MPS Doerfler Elementary students to create intersection mural, teach civics

Zepnick Announces Run for Milwaukee City Council

South Side Democratic Legislator remains focused on improving workforce development with good paying jobs, safe and sound neighborhoods, rebuilding Milwaukee’s public infrastructure, and maintaining a strong education system.

LBWN, Impact Seven win Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago Community First® Award

LBWN Rent-to-Own Homes transformed 24 vacant properties on Milwaukee’s South Side

The Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) launch a Social Media Voting Campaign to Increase Interest in and Knowledge of Central City Projects

Awards Recognize Innovative Projects Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Grants Support Visible Improvements in Neighborhoods

The board of directors of the Zilber Family Foundation announced two grants that will improve the physical appearance and economic vitality of neighborhoods.

Layton Boulevard West Tour of Homes to Feature Attractive Homes, Homebuying Resources

$20,000 forgivable renovation loans available for certain homes

“Phobruary” heats up the Milwaukee Dining Scene in February

Diners invited to experience a signature Vietnamese dish in Silver City

Zilber Family Foundation Awards $25,000 to Ronald Reagan IB High School Music Department

Community Partnerships, Student Performance Opportunities Instrumental In Program Success

Common Council approves Housing Trust Fund grant award projects

Housing Trust Fund grants totaling $406,000 for affordable and supportive housing projects

Travel the World in One Milwaukee Neighborhood

Silver City International Food and Art Walk celebrates cultural diversity through the arts

Artists Sought for Silver City International Food and Art Walk

2nd annual event celebrates cultural diversity through the arts

Operation Harden the Target aims to help cut crime in near south side area

News conference set for Monday, July 1st at the Burnham Park Pavilion

Deadline Nears for Silver City Business Plan Competition

Entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for chance to win $5,000 toward startup costs, free rent and other incentives to open business in fully-renovated commercial storefront

Launch of Mobile Bike Hub to Cap Off Bike to Work Week

Hub will promote biking through workshops in South Side neighborhoods and schools

Zilber Family Foundation Announces Three-Year Grant to UNCOM

The Zilber Family Foundation announced today that it had awarded a three-year grant in the amount of $600,000 to United Neighborhood Centers of Milwaukee.

Common Council Approves Picks for Housing Trust Fund Awards

A total of $830,391 in Housing Trust Fund grants will help the homeless, low-income renters and neighborhoods affected by oreclosures

Deadline is Oct. 1 to apply for NSP2 Homebuyer Assistance program

Participants are offered both financial and technical advice as part of the program.

Silver City Neighborhood Hosting InterNational Food & Art Walk This Weekend

The activities run from noon until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, and will be taking place all along National Ave. between S. 34th St. and S. 39th St.

InterNational Food & Art Walk Coming to Silver City

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors and ART Milwaukee are teaming up for an InterNational Food & Art Walk along National Avenue in Milwaukee’s Silver City neighborhood on Saturday, September 8th.

LEAP summer youth work program sees first graduating class

Successful inaugural session of new program yields 17 young leaders; Alderman Willie Wade points to brighter future

Rent-to-own initiative expanding on city’s near south side

A scattered-site project on the near south side of Milwaukee to renovate and transform vacant foreclosed homes into rent-to-own single-family homes is expanding, said Alderman José G. Pérez.

Operation Impact 2012 ready for launch

Now in its fifth year, Operation Impact will install additional surveillance cameras and will allocate up to $85,000 in 2012 to help put additional patrol officers on the street in an effort to reduce crime on Milwaukee’s near south side, Alderman Bob Donovan said.