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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 promoting healthy living.

http://bit.ly/1Z736kk

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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 opportunity to hear the stories and voices of chronically homeless men. It is an important film for our city and beyond.

Two more opportunities to see it during the festival — 10/2 @ 3:30pm at the Times Cinema and 10/6 @ 9:45pm at the Avalon.

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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 of work this past Saturday. The program was created by Groundwork Milwaukee, the Metcalfe Park Community Action Team and the Building Neighborhood Capacity Program. (Photos by Sue Vliet)

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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 provide a unique kind of support. http://bit.ly/1JCTORG

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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 the ever-changing neighborhoods that make up the city.

Read more here: http://bit.ly/1MOgZzT

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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.

http://bit.ly/1LPT4KJ

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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 with a variety of mediums, including ceramics, woodworking, 3D-printing, painting, screen printing, upholstery, and more.

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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 provided an opportunity to engage residents and attract resources to the KK River neighborhoods.

http://bit.ly/1W5a32S 

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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.

http://bit.ly/1Kds8Ei

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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’s mission and, for the first time, join in a mile-long bike ride.

http://bit.ly/1NrS6sk

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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.ly/1XQduMN

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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 incentives for violence outweigh the sanctions against it for a slice of Milwaukee’s population.

http://bit.ly/1Odfydx