Resident Spotlight: Michelle Dowl
Michelle has been a resident of the area for nearly 30 years. Mom to four grown children, in recent years she has been promoted to grandma and loves spending time with her grandchildren. Michelle is a seamstress and has her own alterations business. She also runs a sewing academy for children and adults.
Michelle loves her neighbors and the friendliness of her community. When she has free time, you'll find Michelle sewing, gardening or at the gym. We are also proud to hav
Growing Power: Farm to Table
In Wisconsin, the idea of food that's grown for and by city residents isn't new. One of the state's urban agriculture leaders, Growing Power is celebrating his 25th anniversary in the movement. Learn more about Growing Power in this article from Wisconsin Public Radio. #MediaCoverage
Neighborhood Asset: Milwaukee Public Library Express
MPL Express at Silver Spring is a collaboration between the Milwaukee Public Library and the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee’s Westlawn Gardens. Learn more about the library in this quick video! #Video #Neighborhood
Neighborhood Asset: McGovern Senior Center
We have many incredible assets to celebrate in Milwaukee's Choice Neighborhood. One such asset is the McGovern Park Senior Center. At the Senior Center, adults over the age of 50 have a place to come together to learn, have fun, enjoy nutritious meals, and celebrate life. Take a peek inside McGovern Park Senior Center by watching this short video. #Video
Milwaukee Bucks and Johnson Controls to Build $150,000 Multi-Sport Complex at MPS' Browning Elem
The Milwaukee Bucks and Johnson Controls jointly revealed plans to build a $150,000 multi-sport complex on the campus of Browning Elementary School and Silver Spring Neighborhood Center in Milwaukee’s Westlawn Neighborhood. Together, the Bucks and Johnson Controls are not only building a smart, sustainable and efficient world-class arena in downtown Milwaukee, they're also joining together in a commitment to develop a healthier and more vibrant Milwaukee community for future
American Transmission Company, Milwaukee Bucks host first tree planting ceremony at McGovern Park
The American Transmission Company and the Milwaukee Bucks recently hosted a tree planting ceremony at McGovern Park, Milwaukee where they planted 20 trees as part of their "Trees for Threes" initiative. The team hit a franchise-record 355 three-pointers at the BMO Harris Bradley Center this Bucks season. Learn more here. #MediaCoverage #Neighborhood
Mill Road Library redevelopment gets low-income housing tax credits
Mill Road Library will be replaced with a new library inside a mixed-use building. The project will receive $805,063 in low-income housing tax credits from the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority. Learn more about the project in this article from BizTimes. #MediaCoverage #Neighborhood
Spoken word artist uses poetry to connect with students, promote change
Jendora Kelly, a spoken word poet, offers programs aimed at engaging students in conversation with adults to learn lessons through storytelling at Carmen Schools of Science and Technology. Check out the story from Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service. #MediaCoverage #People
MMSD to award $1.5 million in grants for green infrastructure
The Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) recently announced plans to award $1.5 million in grants to 13 community groups as part of its 2017 green infrastructure partnership program. MMSD's assistance has helped to establish Westlawn Gardens as one of the world's greenest neighborhoods! Read more about the grants online at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. #MediaCoverage #Neighborhood
Upcoming Events
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