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The seventh annual Heal the Hood block party was held next to Clinton Rose Park in the Harambee neighborhood of Milwaukee on May 26, attracting hundreds of area residents to the community gathering and resource fair. Founded by Ajamou Butler, Heal the Hood MKE holds several outreach campaigns around the city each year. The 2017 block parties served more than 3,200 people. Each event presents a variety of vendors with free food, live entertainment, and an activity area for children. “Heal the Hood is a campaign that strives to promote self-sustainability and non-violence. The block party and resource fair...

Workers and shoppers have a new option for traveling to the recently-opened IKEA store in Oak Creek, riding on the bus. Starting June 3, the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) PurpleLine (27th Street) will begin seven day a week service to IKEA, with an extension to Drexel Avenue and Ikea Way. The new service to IKEA was part of the 2018 Milwaukee County Budget that was approved by County Executive Chris Abele and the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors. “Providing transit service to IKEA opens up access to jobs and shopping opportunities across the county,” said County Executive Abele....

Summerfest will be implementing enhancements to its security measures, in line with other major venues and stadiums around the country, for the safety of all visitors. The most significant change is the prohibition of backpacks of any size on the festival grounds. The tighter policies will be enforced at Summerfest 2018. The restrictions include: All visitors and employees will enter the festival through metal detection and should be prepared to comply with other security screening requirements. All bags will be searched upon entering. NO BACKPACKS OF ANY SIZE ARE ALLOWED INSIDE HENRY MAIER FESTIVAL PARK. NO LARGE BAGS OVER...

The Zoological Society of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee County Zoo announced a capital campaign to the public on May 24, as part of a plan to help reimagine the Zoo over the next quarter century. The first phase of the Window to the Wild campaign will support the new Adventure Africa. The project will transform 25% of the developed footprint of the Zoo, representing the largest physical change to the Zoo since its move to this location in 1961. Adventure Africa will create new homes for the elephants, African hoofstock, rhinos, and includes a new hippo exhibit with underwater...

The Northwestern Mutual Foundation recently announced a three-year commitment to Discovery World totaling $600,000. The funds will go toward strengthening Milwaukee as a tech hub, deepening community enhancement for residents and families in Northwestern Mutual’s neighborhoods program, and providing groups underrepresented in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) with access to Discovery World and its educational programs. “Discovery World inspires and educates the Milwaukee community, providing opportunities many young people might not otherwise have access to,” said Eric Christophersen, president, Northwestern Mutual Foundation. “Our grant will have a great impact on both improving this educational destination while also helping...

STATEMENT FROM THE MILWAUKEE BUCKS ON STERLING BROWN The abuse and intimidation that Sterling experienced at the hands of Milwaukee Police was shameful and inexcusable. Sterling has our full support as he shares his story and takes action to provide accountability. Unfortunately, this isn’t an isolated case. It shouldn’t require an incident involving a professional athlete to draw attention to the fact that vulnerable people in our communities have experienced similar, and even worse, treatment. We are grateful for the service of many good police officers that courageously protect us, our fans and our city, but racial biases and...