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“I have devoted more than 25 years of my life to this neighborhood and to this stretch of the street.” -Photos taken by Eduardo García, member of La Luz del Mundo church

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Harlem Circa 1925 Mural at North Division High School

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Pulaski Park’s pool is open again after a summer of renovations. Check out their open hours and schedule here: http://bit.ly/1VDUsVN

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THE JUICE KITCHEN BRINGS HEALTHY DRINKS, NEW BUSINESS TO LINDSAY HEIGHTS Opening in the Innovation and Wellness Commons, The Juice Kitchen combines fruits and vegetables in drinks aimed at prom...

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The owner of Gloria’s Cake Shop & Café in Clarke Square is determined to give back to her community while serving up delectable pastries, cakes and tarts.

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Last night, 30 Seconds Away premiered at the Milwaukee Film Festival. The film goes deep into homelessness in Milwaukee, demystifying some of its causes and legal process, while creating a rare...

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The Young Farmers Program in Metcalfe Park teaches young people ages 8-12 about healthy food, and provides an opportunity for them to sell the food. The Young Farmers celebrated their final day o...

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NEW GROUP HOME GIVES HOPE TO GIRLS TRANSITIONING OUT OF TRAFFICKING The first shelter in Milwaukee County dedicated specifically to young girls coming out of sex trafficking opened recently to p...

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LOCAL HISTORIAN SHEDS LIGHT ON MILWAUKEE NEIGHBORHOODS IN NEW BOOK John Gurda talks about his new book, “Milwaukee: City of Neighborhoods,” 465 pages of photos, stories and descriptions of t...

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UCC BEGINS PROCESS OF MAKING GOOD ON $20,000 PLEDGE TO PARKS SYSTEM UCC has signed a contract to make good on a pledge made three years ago to help rebuild the Walker Square Park playground. h...

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Still a couple hours left to catch sites around Milwaukee for Doors Open. On either side of Historic Mitchell Street, you can visit St. Stanislaus and the Modjeska Theater until 5pm.

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“The Factory” (on 23rd & Scott in the Clarke Square neighborhood) was open for Doors Open Milwaukee today. The cluster of studio spaces includes independent artists and craftspeople working w...

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NEIGHBORHOOD ART PROJECTS INSPIRE COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP An art project in Pulaski Park, one of five funded through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Healthy Neighborhoods Arts Initiative, has ...

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A MUSEUM POPS UP AT THE SILVER CITY INTERNATIONAL FOOD & ART WALK South Side festivalgoers shared and celebrated their diverse heritage at the Silver City International Food and Art Walk. htt...

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WALNUT WAY ENERGIZES ANNUAL HARVEST DAY WITH COMMUNITY BIKE RIDE North Side community members gathered at Walnut Way’s Harvest Day to meet their neighbors, learn more about the organization�...

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DOORS OPEN SHOWCASES CONCORDIA GARDENS, OTHER CENTRAL CITY VENUES Doors Open Milwaukee will showcase six central city attractions during its free event, which runs Sept. 19 and 20. http://bit...

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MPD CHIEF CALLS FOR TOUGHER SENTENCES, GUN LAWS TO CURB HOMICIDES In a recent public conversation at Marquette University’s Law School Milwaukee Police Department Chief Edward Flynn said the ...

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MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON NEW FOREST HOME BRANCH Milwaukee Public Library asked community members to share their ideas on the design of a new library branch coming to the H...

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RIBBON CUTTING SET FOR FIRST MKE PLAYS PLAYGROUND AT ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PARK The first of 12 parks to be renovated as part of the MKE Plays initiative will be completed soon. http://bit.ly/1EP...

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FORECLOSURES PERSIST IN MILWAUKEE BECAUSE OF HIGH POVERTY RATE Tax foreclosures are increasing in Milwaukee, but experts say help is available from nonprofit housing counselors. http://bit.ly...

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