Darryl Johnson

Law Makes Financial Literacy A High School Graduation Requirement

Bipartisan proposal goes into effect with 2028 Wisconsin high school graduating class.

The Connector Building Opens in Harambee

New community hub and cafe part of larger revitalization project, B-Line Park.

Music on the Beerline is back with Marcus Doucette and DJ Bizzon

Riverworks Development Corporation hosts this 5th Annual Event

Music on the Beerline is back with Twan Mack and Love, Peace and Soul

Riverworks Development Corporation hosts this 5th Annual Event

Music on the Beerline is back with Twan Mack and Love, Peace and Soul

Riverworks Development Corporation hosts this 5th Annual Event

New Beerline Trail Connector Building

Building will be a hub, with new cafe, on expanded trail.

Music on the Beerline kicks off with Twan Mack and DJ Bizzon

Riverworks Development Corporation hosts this 4th Annual Event

Wells Fargo Awards $2.35 Million For Community Development

Grantees Riverworks, WWBIC and FACC will support minority and women entrepreneurs.

Beerline Trail Receives Grant Supporting Public Art

Partners also working to extend trail further north and add cafe.

Cafe Planned Along Beerline Trail

Plus: State approves Interstate 43 changes to accommodate trail expansion.

Riverworks Financial Clinic expands to help Milwaukee residents gain financial stability

Public private partnerships spur clinic’s growth to address long and short-term financial needs

2021 Arbor Day Marks Start of New Beer Tradition

City's annual holiday tree is now funding tree planting.

Quality of Life Plan Will Guide Harambee Neighborhood

Effort will create shared vision for future of changing neighborhood.

New Initiative Will Give Voice to Residents and Businesses While Spurring Investments in the Harambee Neighborhood

LISC Milwaukee Announces Riverworks Development Corporation to Lead the Effort

Campaign Underway To Improve, Extend Beerline Trail

Trail would be transformed into park with a goal of uniting neighborhoods.

Willie Smith Named to City Plan Commission

Northwest Side CDC Director would replace Darryl Johnson, whose term expired

Beerline Trail Equitable Implementation Plan Wins Prestigious Spark Award from the American Planners Association Wisconsin Chapter

Brown Appointed To City Plan Commission

City Hall veteran, former DCD Deputy Commissioner Martha Brown to fill vacant seat.

Mayor Barrett Announces Launch of Financial Navigator Program to Help Residents Tackling COVID-19 Financial Challenges

Riverworks Week is an Award Finalist

Event that brings businesses and residents together to unite the district is up for an award.

How Historic Are Jefferson St. Buildings?

Ald. Bauman nominates the street's Civil War-era buildings for historic designation.

Rexnord’s Secret Headquarters

Company is moving HQ downtown, but still hasn't publicly announced deal.

Commission Okays Rezoning for Wantable

Company to double in size, add public cafe to new Walker's Point headquarters.

State Office Building Gets Boost

Near West Side Partners leader says state is advancing project that could land on 27th St.

Douglas Dynamics Expanding, Buying Car Dealership

Company will add up to 50 jobs to manufacturing facility on N. 76th St.

Washington Nominated To City Plan Board

Town Bank VP Ranell Washington would replace his former coworker on commission.

Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission

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

Convent Hill South Advances

City Plan Commission okays 32-story, $150 million apartment tower.

New Development Plans for Streetcar

City details possible changes around a streetcar route to Walker's Point, Bronzeville, Harambee.

Bay View Property Owners At Odds

Commercial property owners fight over the future of business improvement district.

NEA Awards $50,000 Grant to Support Development of Beerline Trail

Local project is one of 60 receiving funding nationwide

Riverworks Week Celebrates Creative Entrepreneurship

Event shines light on local craft breweries, foods and other makers

Three Award Winning Projects

Lindsay Heights is a big winner at MANDI awards.

Milwaukee Neighborhood Innovators Win Top Honors

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

Vote For MANDI People’s Choice Award

Voting continues through April 5 for neighborhood development award.

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

Awards Recognize Innovative Projects Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Revival in Harambee

Riverworks executive director Darryl Johnson leads redevelopment of Harambee.

Three Plans for New City Library

MLK library the latest to have private development that includes a new library.

15 Named for Improving Central City Neighborhood

“Unsung Heroes” Selected as Finalists for the 2017 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI)

Soul Food Success

Daddy’s Soul Food and Grille, a success on N. 27th St., will open second location in Harambee neighborhood.

Riverworks City Center touted as catalyst for Harambee commercial corridor

Dubbed Riverworks City Center, the new project will house several important community programs, in addition to a Family Dollar Store and other small retail.

Newly Opened ARTery Path Extends Beerline

Public and private sector leaders applaud the new .67 mile trail connecting Riverwest and Harambee.

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.

Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative Will Expand

Partnership of Greater Milwaukee Foundation and city adds four neighborhoods to six already getting help with economic development.

GMC receives Harvesting Leading Practices grant from Kresge Foundation

Grant supports work in creative placemaking for the artery and Harambee/Riverwest neighborhoods

Neighborhood Groups Who Target Crime

Three community groups win awards for working with police on crime prevention.

BMO Bank Chief Hails City’s Revival

The city's infrastructure has been transformed, and the regional economy is strong, he tells a meeting of business leaders.

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’

The Community Empowerment Tour

What steps can the Harambee neighborhood take to change and improve it?