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Walnut Way Seeks Grass Roots Leaders
"Lead Where You Live" initiative seeks block captains, volunteers to improve neighborhood.
Sep 12th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Lindsay Heights Mural Restored
Group of youth artists restore the “Caring Neighbors” mural first created in 2006.
Sep 11th, 2018 by Grace Connatser
Harvest Day Celebrates A Fruitful Community of Leaders
Harvest Day 2018: Lead from Where You Live
Sep 7th, 2018 by Walnut Way Conservation Corp.
Skilled Trade Program Targets City Residents
One Hope Made Strong, founded in 2013, offers free construction trades training for central city residents.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
MPS Restructures Schools in 53206 Area
8 elementary and middle schools will all feed into North Division High School.
Aug 4th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Walnut Way Leader Pushes Economic Development
Antonio Butts foresees north side neighborhood becoming prime designation for black professionals.
May 15th, 2018 by Jackson Dufault, Conor Stanley and Khaleeq Sattaar El
Wisconsin Nonprofits Receive Grants Toward $1.2 million in New Solar Energy Projects
Planned for installation over the next twelve months, these projects expect to add over 460 kilowatts (kW) in new solar power.
May 10th, 2018 by RENEW Wisconsin
City of Milwaukee Health Department Laboratory to Offer Garden Soil Screening to the Public for Lead and Nutrients
Residents are reminded of lead in soil hazards and encouraged to get soil screened for upcoming gardening season
May 1st, 2018 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Walnut Way Program Trains Future Leaders
Boys 2 Leaders provides activities, mentoring, workshops, fun.
Apr 20th, 2018 by Dean Bibens
Is the Downtown Apartment Boom Over?
Wangard hesitates over river-side apartment complex, while other projects push ahead.
Mar 11th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Walnut Way Wins National Grant
For solar panels and green infrastructure in Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
Mar 8th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Kohl’s Gives $500,000 to Milwaukee Organizations for New Hometown Giving Program
Kohl’s provides grants to 28 local non-profits through Kohl’s Hometown Giving Program
Jan 23rd, 2018 by Kohl’s
Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?
Proposal causes fierce Common Council debate. Plus: Bauman slams city attorneys.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Leaders Worry About Growing Power
Financial troubles point to uncertain future for Will Allen’s famed urban farming organization.
Dec 3rd, 2017 by Elliot Hughes
5 Milwaukeeans To Be Thankful For
These five people are making Milwaukee a better place for all.
Nov 23rd, 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
17th Year On 17th Street
Walnut Way’s annual Harvest Day street festival celebrates 17th “Golden Birthday.”
Sep 29th, 2017 by Mitchell Mittelstedt
Three Award Winning Projects
Lindsay Heights is a big winner at MANDI awards.
Apr 10th, 2017 by Sharon McGowan
Milwaukee Neighborhood Innovators Win Top Honors
Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Recognizes 2017 winners at annual gala
Apr 7th, 2017 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
City To Sell Land for Adams Garden Park
Former Walnut Way leaders moving forward on bold Lindsay Heights project.
Mar 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
An Oasis In Junk Food Land
North Side complex offers healthy food at Juice Kitchen, Outpost Foods, Fondy Food Center.
Mar 12th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
The Fall and Rise of Johnsons Park
Center for Resilient Cities helps revive one of state’s most neglected parks.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Camille Paul
Walnut Way Fires Its Executive Director
Growing North Side non-profit fires Vernon after 6 months, acting director hired.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
15 Named for Improving Central City Neighborhood
“Unsung Heroes” Selected as Finalists for the 2017 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI)
Dec 7th, 2016 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Housing Resource Fair Impacts Neighborhoods
Workshops, information help home owners with fix-ups and financing repairs.
Nov 26th, 2016 by Clara Hatcher
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
Flood The Hood With Dreams
An event hosted by Milwaukee College Prep to celebrate our neighbors and neighborhoods
Oct 12th, 2016 by Milwaukee College Prep
Community Organizations Push for Accountability of Police Use of Surveillance Technology
They signed on to a letter opposing the recently proposed “Public Safety Plan.”
Sep 21st, 2016 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Expected Festival Guests
Headliners include Academy Award-winner John Ridley, Emmy Award-winner Sam Pollard, The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron, Silicon Valley actor Martin Starr, and Arrested Development actor Mae Whitman
Sep 15th, 2016 by Milwaukee Film
Twenty Milwaukee Organizations Express Serious Misgivings with Proposed Public Safety Action Plan
We are writing on behalf of an array of community groups to express our serious misgivings regarding the recently released draft “Public Safety Action Plan.”
Aug 31st, 2016 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job
In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Future of Walnut Way
New director LaShawndra Vernon continues work to transform area near 16th and North.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Committee Again Says Yes to Rocky
DCD head Rocky Marcoux once again endorsed at committee, but his fate is still uncertain.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
How Juli Kaufmann Is Fixing Milwaukee
Her Fix Development takes on high-risk developments in transitional neighborhoods.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Filmmaker Wins National Award
Tyshun Wardlaw wins at Annual American Black Film Festival with film about urban agriculture in Milwaukee.
Jul 8th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Founder of Innovative Alliance School Steps Down
Tina Owen, who started one of "nation’s most innovative" schools, will pursue Harvard doctorate.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Mayor’s Design Awards
The 2016 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects from every corner of the city.
May 26th, 2016 by Michael Horne
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
850 Attendees Salute MANDI Winners
COA Youth and Family Centers was big winner but 8 others got awards.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Sharon McGowan
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Celebrates 25TH Anniversary With $25,000 Gift to Walnut Way
Donation to support organizatoin's Growing Youth Leadership program
Mar 8th, 2016 by Potawatomi Casino Hotel
Cast Your Vote for MANDI Awards
Annual MANDI Neighborhood Development plaudits include People's Choice Award based on popular vote.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Sharon McGowan
People’s Choice Award Encourages the Public to Vote For Milwaukee Improvement Projects and Leaders
Awards Recognize Innovative Projects Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods
Mar 7th, 2016 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
2016 State of the City
Hmong American Peace Academy - February 8, 2016
Feb 8th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
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
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
Ben McCarville
"I was drawn back to Milwaukee because the city had (and still has) so much potential."
Dec 7th, 2015 by Newaukee
15 MANDI Finalists Announced
Nominees for neighborhood development innovation includes Doors Open and Walnut Way.
Dec 4th, 2015 by Sharon McGowan
15 Named for Improving Central City Neighborhoods
“Unsung Heroes” Selected as Finalists for the 2016 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation
Dec 3rd, 2015 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
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
Aperture Apartments Nearing Completion
Five floors, 168 apartments, a Fresh Thyme store and a cool, curving building.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
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
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
Former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist, Venice Williams of Alice’s Garden and more to lead the 2015 Alverno Community Conference
This year’s theme, “A Tapestry of Sustainability,” features over 30 interactive sessions
Oct 1st, 2015 by Alverno College
Bike Ride Celebrates Harvest Day
Walnut Way energizes annual Harvest Day with community bike ride
Sep 15th, 2015 by Stephanie Harte
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
Youth employment focus of first grants from Greater Milwaukee Foundation-Wells Fargo initiative
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has issued special grants to 17 local nonprofits for programs designed to strengthen Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Aug 6th, 2015 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
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
North End Redefines Water Street
Third phase of transformational project fills the gap between Downtown and the Lower East Side.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
MANDI Awards Given at Gala Affair
More than 800 nonprofit, corporate and public-sector leaders attended event at Potawatomi Hotel.
Apr 17th, 2015 by Sharon McGowan
New Park Impacts Neighborhood
Gillespie Park, at 14th and Wright, is outgrowth of neighborhood anti-crime effort.
Mar 18th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Neighborhood Leaders Applaud Barrett’s Speech
Mayor's state-of-the-city speech details plans for neighborhood development and partnerships with city.
Mar 13th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Mayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address
Monday, March 9th, 2015 - Alverno College
Mar 9th, 2015 by Tom Barrett
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
A Week of Ground-Breaking News
Announcement of Johnson Controls' 50-story lakefront tower is week's biggest development.
Jan 26th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Renovation Razes Johnsons Park Pavilion
Center for Resilient Cities helps renovate park near 18th and Brown streets.
Dec 8th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
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
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
Urban Gardens Leader Overcomes Fire
Repair of Walnut Way community center is underway and programs are continuing.
Apr 9th, 2014 by Karen Stokes
North End Phase Gets $2 Million in Funding
And the Pedal Tavern gets approved, with caveats, in Common Council actions.
Mar 6th, 2014 by Dave Reid
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
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
Walnut Way’s Award-Winning Solar Project
Neighborhood energy saving project could be model for others.
Jul 23rd, 2013 by Shakara Robinson
Lessons in Urban Gardening
City residents learn the basics at Walnut Way
Jul 15th, 2013 by Shakara Robinson
Celebrate Fondy Market’s 2012 Season Opener with Food, Fun, and Sun
Celebrate the season opener of the Fondy Farmers Market, Milwaukee’s premier urban, producer-only market, with music, dance, and the delicious smells of Fondy’s 5th Annual BBQ Cook-off on Saturday, June 23rd, 2012.
Jun 22nd, 2012 by Press Release
A tribute to the urban agrarian
Forging a way: Walnut Way brings urban renewal to Lindsay Heights.
Mar 18th, 2010 by Lori Horbas
