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Walnut Way Capital Campaign Seeks $4.2 Million
Phase II of Innovations and Wellness Commons brings more services, activity to 16th and North.
Nov 15th, 2016 by Brittany Carloni
More Than Downtown Development Needed
City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Weekly Walks Build Community
The walks have become a staple in the Lindsay Heights community.
Sep 27th, 2016 by Clara Hatcher
Innovation Career Fair – Sept 29 – At Bucyrus Campus
Milwaukee’s newest creative hub, is hosting the Artist Within Innovation Career Fair, Thursday, Sept. 29th, Noon – 5:00 PM
Sep 7th, 2016 by St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care
You’re White, in America’s Most Segregated City
So what can you do to improve things?
Aug 17th, 2016 by Garrett Bucks
Edgar Lin Receives Last Minute Endorsement of Assembly Representative LaTonya Johnson
Asks Neighbors for their Vote on August 9
Aug 8th, 2016 by Edgar Lin
MKE United Greater Downtown Action Agenda to Create Shared, Inclusive Vision for Downtown, Adjacent Neighborhoods
Local leaders call on community to shape vision, priorities and strategies of Action Agenda
Aug 5th, 2016 by Greater Milwaukee Committee
Edgar Lin Announces Major Endorsements
Local Unions, Community Organizations and Community Leaders Express Support for Leading Challenger in 16th AD Race
Jul 27th, 2016 by Edgar Lin
The Future of Walnut Way
New director LaShawndra Vernon continues work to transform area near 16th and North.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
How Juli Kaufmann Is Fixing Milwaukee
Her Fix Development takes on high-risk developments in transitional neighborhoods.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Small Grants Program Has Big Impact
Community Connections program gives grants to 57 projects in many different neighborhoods.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Stephanie Harte
Crime Should Be “Number One” Issue
Panel of experts discusses research on racial inequality and violence in urban areas.
Apr 30th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
How Walnut Way Changed the Inner City
The quest for community of Walnut Way co-founders Sharon and Larry Adams.
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Saluting the Spirit of Sharon Adams
Community pays tribute to Walnut Way co-founder, who helped revitalize neighborhood.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
SDC Could Make More Program Cuts
Needs to raise $40,000 by year's end or must cut its income tax assistance program.
Dec 20th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
New Business Seeks to Improve Neighborhood
Classic old tavern building on N. Fond du Lac would reopen as restaurant, with community owners
Dec 15th, 2015 by Michael Holloway
12th and Teutonia Needs Help
Too car-oriented with too much pavement, it could become a vibrant intersection after some changes.
Dec 7th, 2015 by John O’Neill
New North Side MATC Campus Needed?
Investors who purchased old Sears building on North Ave. are pursuing idea.
Nov 25th, 2015 by Marlita Annette Bevenue
New Innovation & Wellness Commons Opens
New facility created by Walnut Way on North Ave. seeks to transform neighborhood.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Michael Holloway
Oakland Avenue Pizza War?
New Sal's pizzeria will compete with Lisa's and Carini's Conca D'Or.
Oct 14th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Improvements to Near North Side Housing Made
City partners with development companies and BMO Harris Bank to refurbish 35 housing units in Harambee and Lindsay Heights.
Oct 14th, 2015 by Karen Slattery
Juice Kitchen Will Offer Healthy Drinks
Shop coming to 16th and North will offer fresh fruit and vegetable drinks.
Oct 7th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey
New Leader of LISC Aims to Improve City
Laura Bray helped revitalize Menomonee Valley, oversaw Three Bridges Park.
Aug 28th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Wellness Center Starts Serving North Side
Center on 16th and North has first tenant, non-profit serving the disabled.
Aug 21st, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Fashion Designer Wins Business Plan Contest
Lindsay Heights BID picks three best plans to promote economic development.
Aug 17th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
The Legacy of Welford Sanders
Community leader and developer helped improve MLK Drive, other neighborhoods.
Aug 5th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Garfield Avenue Festival
Festival packs the street with blues and barbecue and beer. Our photos capture the easy-going vibe.
Jul 23rd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Locations of Next 35 Bike Stations Announced
New Bublr stations will blanket East Side with other locations in 12 neighborhoods. Here is complete list.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
City Youth Jobs Program Fights Crime?
"The way you reduce crime is you employ people," says Ald. Russell Stamper.
Jul 15th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
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.
Jun 11th, 2015 by Zilber Family Foundation
Club Provides Supportive Sanctuary For Addicts
The Friendship Club provides a safe, healthy educational and social setting for recovering addicts
May 25th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Mayor’s Design Awards
The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.
May 22nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Project to Improve Inner City Playgrounds Unveiled
Common Council President Michael Murphy leading effort to spend up to $1.9 million to upgrade 12 playgrounds.
May 17th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
City Plan Will Rescue The Worst Playgrounds
City and foundation money will be spent to upgrade the 12 most deteriorated playgrounds in Milwaukee.
Mar 25th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
New Park Impacts Neighborhood
Gillespie Park, at 14th and Wright, is outgrowth of neighborhood anti-crime effort.
Mar 18th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
An Oasis in the City
Body and Soul Center, run by urban garden leader Venice Williams, offers cooking classes, health and wellness programs.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Teran Powell
Rotary Club’s Impact on the City
The club, a Mandi finalist, has created a food program for the poor and the Arboretum along Milwaukee River.
Feb 26th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Can Wellness Center Revive North Avenue?
Groundbreaking for new center at 16th and North shows impact of Walnut Way's leadership.
Jan 28th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
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
Renovation Razes Johnsons Park Pavilion
Center for Resilient Cities helps renovate park near 18th and Brown streets.
Dec 8th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Finance Committee Creates All-Hands-On-Deck Approach to Public Safety
Additional Police Officers Will Be One Part of Comprehensive Strategy Throughout All City Departments
Nov 6th, 2014 by Milwaukee Common Council
Auto Headlamps Used to Light Boys Football Practice Field
Problem at Johnsons Park may be solved, but situation dramatizes problems with city playgrounds and playing fields.
Oct 27th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger
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.
Sep 16th, 2014 by Zilber Family Foundation
Program Provides Bikes for Inner City Kids
Collaboration provides training and free bikes, locks and helmets for Lindsay Heights children.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Brittany Carloni
Alderman Stamper invites residents to discuss proposed Lee School sale
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II will hold a town hall meeting Wednesday, June 11.
Jun 10th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
New Programs Target Lindsay Heights
City's forgivable loans and non-profit's volunteer workers will both help North Side residents repair their homes.
Jun 3rd, 2014 by Karen Stokes
New Pocket Park for Lindsay Heights
Located at 14th and Wright, park is part of mayor's "Home Gr/own Milwaukee" initiative.
May 29th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
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
May 27th, 2014 by Zilber Family Foundation
Zilber Family Foundation Awards $100,000 to Neu-Life Community Development to Support Capital Improvements, Remodeling of Lindsay Heights Heights Location
The board of directors of the Zilber Family Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Neu-Life Community Development.
May 21st, 2014 by Zilber Family Foundation
Central City Relies on Street Mechanics
Auto owners often get cheap repairs from free-lance mechanics.
May 13th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
Life at the Corner Stores
There are more than 300 in the city, and they are often the lifeblood of their neighborhoods.
Apr 25th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
Eyon Biddle’s Rescued Rental
The candidate for alderman lives in Triangle North neighborhood, on a block rescued by investor Yusuf Dahl.
Apr 22nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Urban Gardens Leader Overcomes Fire
Repair of Walnut Way community center is underway and programs are continuing.
Apr 9th, 2014 by Karen Stokes
Supervisor David Bowen Thanks Rotary Club of Milwaukee, Zilber Family Foundation for Contributions to Johnsons Park
Following the announcement of a $250,000 gift for the revitalization of Johnsons Park from the Zilber Family Foundation and a $100,000 gift from the Rotary Club of Milwaukee for the park, Supervisor David Bowen released the following statement.
Mar 21st, 2014 by State Rep. David Bowen
The City of Fresh Vegetables
New city program aims to turn empty lots into gardens grown by residents.
Feb 14th, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
President Hines to vacate Common Council seat
Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr., who has served as Milwaukee’s 15th District Alderman since 1996 and Council president since 2004, announced today that he is resigning his seat on the Council effective tomorrow, February 1, 2014.
Jan 31st, 2014 by Willie Hines
Zilber Family Foundation Awards $25,000 to Ronald Reagan IB High School Music Department
Community Partnerships, Student Performance Opportunities Instrumental In Program Success
Jan 16th, 2014 by Zilber Family Foundation
Plans for Lindsay Heights
Residents get an update on what's happening in the neighborhood.
Nov 22nd, 2013 by Rick Brown
Zilber Family Foundation Awards Fondy Food Center $100,000 to Support Strategic Plan, Neighborhood Access to Fresh Healthy Food
The board of directors of the Zilber Family Foundation has awarded a two-year, $100,000 grant to Fondy Food Center in efforts to connect the Lindsay Heights neighborhood and Central City Milwaukee to fresh, locally-grown food on a larger scale.
Nov 13th, 2013 by Zilber Family Foundation
New Health Care Clinic for Near North Side
Clinic will serve Lindsay Heights neighborhood
Oct 16th, 2013 by Eric Oliver
Lessons in Urban Gardening
City residents learn the basics at Walnut Way
Jul 15th, 2013 by Shakara Robinson
The New Czar of Community Safety
A partnership between the Milwaukee Police and a community organization will pay for a new leader to work on collaborative solutions to crime.
Apr 30th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Home Visits Can Reduce Infant Mortality
City program offers nurse and social worker visits to at-risk families in Lindsay Heights.
Dec 27th, 2012 by Kenya Evans
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.
Dec 11th, 2012 by Zilber Family Foundation
Day Care Centers Face Financial Squeeze
State reimbursement rates are 13 percent lower than market rate, could force centers out of business.
Nov 7th, 2012 by Matthew Bin Han Ong
Bank of America Hit With Discrimination Complaint
Federal complaint claims homes owned by bank in city's minority neighborhoods are more poorly maintained than its homes in white areas.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Sharon McGowan
New Journalists in Town
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service could be the future of journalism.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Michael Horne
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
Aug 3rd, 2012 by Willie Wade
A tribute to the urban agrarian
Forging a way: Walnut Way brings urban renewal to Lindsay Heights.
Mar 18th, 2010 by Lori Horbas
