Lashawndra Vernon, head of Pryme Solutions.
Former executive director of Artists Working in Education, Inc.
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Last Call For Historic Building Once Owned by Uihelin Family
Prominent architect designed 1889 Romanesque Revival building.
Feb 2nd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Bronzeville Committee Weighs Pros, Cons of Preserving Black Landmark
Some members expressed opinions, but committee delays decision as deadline nears.
Mar 19th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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 Jannene
Committee 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 Jannene
Public 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 Woods
City Creates Bronzeville Development Zone
To spur development, limit chain businesses. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Allies CEO Resigns
Faced backlash after ‘restructuring' that led to terminations of 30 staffers.
Jul 31st, 2022 by Sam Woods
Layoffs at Milwaukee-Based Public Allies Cause Uproar
CEO says part of restructuring, while some employees call it retaliation.
Jul 16th, 2022 by Sam Woods
Bronzeville 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 Jannene
Project Brings Affordable Housing to Harambee
Developer Melissa Allen's Bronzeville Estates creates 30 units in area she loves.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
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 Jannene
BLACK WMNZ Emancipation March
March honors Black women, protests injustice.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Sculpture of Community Self-portraits Unveiled
Next Mitchell Street library artist-in-residence announced.
Dec 25th, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic
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
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
The Future of Walnut Way
New director LaShawndra Vernon continues work to transform area near 16th and North.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Seeking Solutions to Human Trafficking
Task force looks to build awareness and find solutions to trafficking and the sex trade.
Mar 2nd, 2016 by Allison Dikanovic
New Coalition Will Combat Segregation
Greater Together coalition sponsoring competition for best ideas to dismantle segregation.
Jul 13th, 2014 by Patrick Leary
