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Bronzeville Week home stretch includes focus on art, entertainment and more
Aug 8th, 2024 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Mass Timber Building Gains Concrete Parking Structure
Grinker's proposed office building on Walnut and Vel R. Phillips Ave. grows.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee Picks KG Development Partnership To Build New King Drive Apartments
Affordable development includes three commercial tenants, would replace vacant funeral home.
Jun 5th, 2023 by Jeramey JannenePublic Allies Has New Board, New CEO
After a turbulent summer when former CEO laid off 30 staff, the nonprofit has reorganized.
May 1st, 2023 by Sam WoodsCity Creates Bronzeville Development Zone
To spur development, limit chain businesses. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Jeramey JannenePublic Allies CEO Resigns
Faced backlash after ‘restructuring' that led to terminations of 30 staffers.
Jul 31st, 2022 by Sam WoodsLayoffs at Milwaukee-Based Public Allies Cause Uproar
CEO says part of restructuring, while some employees call it retaliation.
Jul 16th, 2022 by Sam WoodsBronzeville Project Could Be Creative Hub
Partnership envisions four-story, 54-apartment complex and three-story creative hub for entrepreneurs at 6th and North.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneProject Brings Affordable Housing to Harambee
Developer Melissa Allen's Bronzeville Estates creates 30 units in area she loves.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene10th annual Bronzeville Week continues with events highlighting art, music and more
Aug 9th, 2021 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Niche Book Bar Coming To Bronzeville
Buying a city-owned building to create Black-focused book store and wine bar.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneVirtual On the Table MKE 2020 examined theme of ‘Healing Justice’
Greater Milwaukee Foundation now accepting applications for ‘Ideas to Action’ funding
Oct 27th, 2020 by Greater Milwaukee FoundationThree days of healing justice through On the Table MKE starts Monday
Greater Milwaukee Foundation to host series of virtual, curated community discussions
Oct 8th, 2020 by Greater Milwaukee FoundationBronzeville Week final stretch includes Sleepover for Education, drive-in movie
Aug 7th, 2020 by Ald. Milele Coggs
8th Annual Bronzeville Week continues with events highlighting art, music and more
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Ald. Milele Coggs
BLACK WMNZ Emancipation March
March honors Black women, protests injustice.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Graham KilmerSculpture of Community Self-portraits Unveiled
Next Mitchell Street library artist-in-residence announced.
Dec 25th, 2018 by Allison DikanovicLaShawndra Vernon Named Executive Director at Artists Working in Education
Vernon has a wealth of non-profit executive leadership and fund development experience.
May 17th, 2018 by Artists Working in EducationWalnut Way Fires Its Executive Director
Growing North Side non-profit fires Vernon after 6 months, acting director hired.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Edgar MendezWalnut 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 CarloniMilwaukee 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 FilmTwenty 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 WisconsinThe Future of Walnut Way
New director LaShawndra Vernon continues work to transform area near 16th and North.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Edgar MendezSeeking Solutions to Human Trafficking
Task force looks to build awareness and find solutions to trafficking and the sex trade.
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Allison DikanovicContribution to Milele A. Coggs of $50
November 30, 2015 - View ReportNew Coalition Will Combat Segregation
Greater Together coalition sponsoring competition for best ideas to dismantle segregation.
Jul 13th, 2014 by Patrick LearyGirls’ Day at City Hall showcases public service careers for young women
The palette of speakers and role models for young women interested in public service continues to expand in the third annual Girls’ Day at City Hall, hosted TOMORROW, March 20, 2013 by Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs.
Mar 19th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs