Layton Park

‘Teen Takeovers’ at Bayshore Mall and Moody Park Worry Officials

Teen brawls and violence. 'We cannot normalize this.'

VIA CDC Celebrates 30 Years at Silver City Fest and Expands to Clarke Square

Festival draws 1,000+ neighbors to celebrate culture, community pride, and VIA CDC’s next chapter

Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative Will Close

But VIA Community Development Corp will take over much of its work.

Little Used Pedestrian Bridge Will Be Expensive To Remove

Southside bridge is deteriorating, won't be replaced.

MPD Launches the 2025 Operation Summer Guardian

Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs

And one type of property owner is overwhelmingly responsible.

95-Year-Old Church Demolished on South Side

Long-vacant Holy Spirit razed. See what will replace it.

New Leader For One of Milwaukee’s Leading Foundations

Lianna Bishop will replace Gina Stilp at Zilber Family Foundation.

New Bar Proposed For Layton Park

Chavos Rucos, meaning young at heart, plans to bring drinks, dancing and karaoke to Lincoln Avenue.

Puerto Rican Restaurant Opens On South Side

Sabor Divino now serving mofongo, tostones and more in Layton Park neighborhood.

New Sports Bar Proposed For South Side

Dario's Place slated to open in Layton Park neighborhood in March, offering drinks, pizza and hookah.

Puerto Rican Restaurant Coming to Layton Park

Sabor Divino plans to open in early 2024 serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Go Grocer Opens in Third Ward

Plus: Farewell to Flannery's, The Spice House, E&F Pizzeria and Gülden Room Cafe.

10th Annual “Phobruary” Celebrates Vietnamese Cuisine

VIA welcomes new southside neighborhood to Phobruary

Phobruary Highlights Near South Side Restaurants

Annual event showcases local restaurants, celebrates Vietnamese culture.

New Owners Hope To Salvage Former Layton Park Auto Body

From tax-delinquent brownfield to contracting hub.

South Side Business Will Combine Arts and Cafe

Ms. Yesenia's Creative Studio will offer open mic to create safe space for BIPOC artists.

Supervisor Martinez Commends District Attorney’s Office Decision to Formally Charge Robert Walczykowski

North Shore Bank Announces Return of Second Annual Southside Dining Week Sept. 17 – 24

Community bank and local restaurants join together to celebrate international cuisine in Milwaukee’s southside neighborhoods

AsianRican Foods Opens On South Side

Asian-Puerto Rican fusion restaurant at 3300 W. Lincoln Ave. had its grand opening June 10.

AsianRican Foods To Open on Lincoln Ave.

Combining Asian and Puerto Rican food, egg rolls and empanadas.

JoAnna Bautch Hired to Lead VIA CDC

Bautch replaces Brianna Sas-Pérez at helm of near-southside nonprofit.

Sas-Pérez Stepping Down, VIA CDC Hiring New Executive Director

New leader sought for one of Milwaukee's leading community development corporations.

Latinx Medical Students Doing COVID-19 Outreach

Going to south-side churches, fairs, festivals with information about the disease and vaccines.

Sas-Pérez Appointed to WHEDA Board

VIA CDC director Brianna Sas-Pérez joins powerful affordable housing board.

Vaccination of North Side Youth Lags Behind County Average

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

North Shore Bank to Debut First-ever Southside Dining Week Oct 23 – 30

Bank to provide qualifying customers credit toward meal purchases; Neighborhood restaurants can still join Fall effort

VIA Continues Mission of Affordable Housing, Economic Development

Formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, organization rebranded as 'VIA' to better connect with Spanish-speaking community.

New Mexican Restaurant for Downtown

Plus: New sports bar coming, East Side pIzzeria opens, Rogues Gallery bar closes.

New South Side Sports Bar Opening

La Perla Tapatia Sports Bar will offer drinks, food and a stage for musicians and disc jockeys

How a President’s Row Was Created

The South Side has six consecutive streets named after presidents, all but one Republican.

Resources for Homeowners During the Pandemic

These resources can help you with critical repairs to your home.

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Draws Praise for Work Addressing COVID-19

Organization provided tests for over two-thirds of cases on south side. Officials say it is slowing spread.

COVID-19 Cluster Growing on City’s South Side

Hispanic community being hard hit by fast growing cluster.

Is This Good Urban Design?

Alderman objects to car-centric layout of proposed south side grocery store.

Annual “Phobruary” in Silver City

Diners invited to experience a signature Vietnamese dish in Silver City

Campaign Will Fund South Side Futsal Courts

No neighborhood has more kids. LBWN raising final $25,000 to complete soccer project.

Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission

Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.

5th Annual “Phobruary” in Silver City

Diners invited to experience signature Vietnamese dish in Silver City

Zilber Initiative Helps Near South Side

Home ownership, retail corridors revived in Silver City, two other neighborhoods.

How Joe Zilber Changed Lindsay Heights

Zilber Initiative's funding leveraged $111 million investment in near North Side neighborhood.

Silver City Festival Celebrates Diversity

South side neighborhood showcases Latino and Asian food, dance, art.

Silver City InterNational Festival Next Saturday 9/8

Sample ethnic cuisine from countries spanning the globe.

Zilber Family Foundation Executive Director Susan Lloyd to Step Down

Gina Stilp Named Executive Director as of July 5

Vientiane Noodle Shop Celebrates 20 Years in Silver City

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

Program Seeks to Beautify the City

Community Improvement Project has given $1.1 million to 300 projects.

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.

South Side Group Builds Community Pride

Block projects by Layton Boulevard non-profit improves neighborhood

New Vegetarian, Mexican Restaurants

Plus: Silver City's first coffee shop, Stella Van Buren adds brunch.

Velobahn Coffee & Cycle Now Open

Milwaukee’s First Bicycling Cafe Opens in Silver City

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.

Turnkey Home Available for Sale

Layton Boulevard West program has spent more than $3.5 million to purchase, renovate homes.

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

How to Rehab the Near South Side

Since 2012, non-profit program gave $239,000 in grants to 232 homeowners.

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

Report Finds Wealth of Historic Buildings

New guide for redeveloping historic Milwaukee aims to foster growth.

North Shore Bank Acquisition of Layton Park Financial Group, Inc. and Layton State Bank Finalized

Official transfer includes change in branch signage and expanded services for customers

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

Program Combats Foreclosures

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors has invested $3.5 million to renovate foreclosed properties in the area, but housing challenges remain.

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

Point-Counterpoint for Three Council Races

The views (or non-views) of aldermen Bauman, Donovan and Perez — and their opponents.

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

Diners invited to experience a signature Vietnamese dish in Silver City

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

$20,000 forgivable renovation loans available for certain homes

Pop-Up Museum Celebrates Local Culture

A museum pops up at the Silver City International Food & Art Walk

Travel the World in One Milwaukee Neighborhood

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

How to Grow a Non-Profit

In 16 years as head of Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, Charlotte John-Gomez grew its budget from $70,000 to more than $1 million.

Guide to City’s Urban Gardens

Milwaukee has more than 15 urban gardens and the warm weather is coming soon.

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

$20,000 forgivable renovation loans available for certain homes

Zilber Family Foundation, Target, City Year Service Day Brings Color, Community to MPS’ Anna F. Doerfler School

Volunteers to Paint Playground, School Hallways for May 30 TARGET: Milwaukee Matters Event

Meet the Graduates of Bike Intern Program

South Side non-profit teaches high school kids mobile bike repair and customer service.

Program Gives Renters Chance to Buy Foreclosed Homes

South Side non-profit rehabs vacant homes and sets up rent-to-own deals.

Rocketship Plans to Open Second School

National charter school operator will open north side location to complement south side school in Milwaukee.

Surveillance camera grant program will target businesses, commercial corridors

Launch news conference set for Friday on city’s near south side

The Pho Capital of Milwaukee

Silver City restaurants are serving Pho at a reduced price to celebrate Asian culture in a revitalized neighborhood.