LaShawndra Vernon

Mass Timber Building Gains Concrete Parking Structure

Grinker's proposed office building on Walnut and Vel R. Phillips Ave. grows.

Committee Picks KG Development Partnership To Build New King Drive Apartments

Affordable development includes three commercial tenants, would replace vacant funeral home.

Public Allies Has New Board, New CEO

After a turbulent summer when former CEO laid off 30 staff, the nonprofit has reorganized.

City Creates Bronzeville Development Zone

To spur development, limit chain businesses. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.

Public Allies CEO Resigns

Faced backlash after ‘restructuring' that led to terminations of 30 staffers.

Layoffs at Milwaukee-Based Public Allies Cause Uproar

CEO says part of restructuring, while some employees call it retaliation.

Bronzeville Project Could Be Creative Hub

Partnership envisions four-story, 54-apartment complex and three-story creative hub for entrepreneurs at 6th and North.

Project Brings Affordable Housing to Harambee

Developer Melissa Allen's Bronzeville Estates creates 30 units in area she loves.

10th annual Bronzeville Week continues with events highlighting art, music and more

Niche Book Bar Coming To Bronzeville

Buying a city-owned building to create Black-focused book store and wine bar.

Virtual On the Table MKE 2020 examined theme of ‘Healing Justice’

Greater Milwaukee Foundation now accepting applications for ‘Ideas to Action’ funding

Three days of healing justice through On the Table MKE starts Monday

Greater Milwaukee Foundation to host series of virtual, curated community discussions

Bronzeville Week final stretch includes Sleepover for Education, drive-in movie

8th Annual Bronzeville Week continues with events highlighting art, music and more

BLACK WMNZ Emancipation March

March honors Black women, protests injustice.

Sculpture of Community Self-portraits Unveiled

Next Mitchell Street library artist-in-residence announced.

LaShawndra Vernon Named Executive Director at Artists Working in Education

Vernon has a wealth of non-profit executive leadership and fund development experience.

Walnut Way Fires Its Executive Director

Growing North Side non-profit fires Vernon after 6 months, acting director hired.

Walnut Way Capital Campaign Seeks $4.2 Million

Phase II of Innovations and Wellness Commons brings more services, activity to 16th and North.

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

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.”

The Future of Walnut Way

New director LaShawndra Vernon continues work to transform area near 16th and North.

Seeking Solutions to Human Trafficking

Task force looks to build awareness and find solutions to trafficking and the sex trade.

Contribution to Milele A. Coggs of $50

New Coalition Will Combat Segregation

Greater Together coalition sponsoring competition for best ideas to dismantle segregation.

Girls’ 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.