Megan Kass
Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day with the Near West Side
Wednesday, Sept. 28, is National Neighbor Day, and there is no better way to celebrate than to recognize our own good neighbors. In partnership with Near West Side Partners, the Center for Peacemaking has worked to renew Good Neighbor Designations throughout Milwaukee’s Near West Side. The Good Neighbor Designation recognizes properties that are operated by…
Vertical Essence Dance Company wins Rev-Up MKE
Candanisha Bishop, owner of Vertical Essence Dance Company, was named the winner of Rev-Up MKE, an annual small business contest that aims to revitalize commercial corridors in Milwaukee’s Near West Side. The competition took place on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the Rave/Eagles Ballroom, where five finalists pitched their unique business ideas in front of a…
Near West Side Food Truck Rally, Sept. 15
Enjoy lunch at the Near West Side Partners’ Food Truck Rally on Thursday, Sept. 15, with delicious offerings from Lilly Belle’s and Karol’s Kitchen while NWSP staff hands out t-shirts, gift cards and other giveaways. The food trucks offer a variety of comfort food options that will cater to all tastes. The event, a…
National Police Woman Day Q&A with Chief Edith Hudson
Edith Hudson, chief of the Marquette University Police Department, leads over 80 public service officials and is also a valued member of Near West Side Inc.’s Safety Working Team. On National Police Woman Day, we acknowledge Chief Hudson and all female police officers around the country for their dedication and service to our communities. In…
Welcome back to Milwaukee’s Near West Side
Welcome back to Marquette and Milwaukee’s Near West Side. Below you will find ways to discover, embrace and support the community in which you live. From popsicle shops and empanadas to music venues and murals, there is no shortage of opportunities to explore. Near West Side partners is also celebrating Near West Side Week from…
PARC accomplished major summer projects in Near West Side
Promoting Assets, Reducing Crime (PARC), an initiative of the Near West Side Partners led by the Center for Peacemaking, engages neighborhood anchor institutions, residents, city leaders and other stakeholders to promote assets and reduce crime in Milwaukee’s Near West Side. NWSP is funded through the support of five anchor institutions: Marquette University, Aurora Healthcare, Harley-Davidson,…
Buy one, get one free Pete’s Pops with MUID, Aug. 29-Sept. 30
Those with a Marquette ID can buy one popsicle and get another free at Pete’s Pops’ original location, 3809 W. Vliet St., between Monday, Aug. 29 and Friday, Sept. 30. Pete’s Pops’ founder, Pete Cooney, is a 2010 Marquette graduate and won the inaugural Rev-Up MKE small business competition in 2016. This year’s Rev-Up…
Rev-Up MKE to revitalize Near West Side, Sept. 14
Rev-Up MKE, an annual small business contest that aims to revitalize commercial corridors in Milwaukee’s Near West Side, will return on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 5 p.m. in The Rave/Eagles Ballroom as a signature event during Near West Side Week. Admission is free. Past winners include Pete’s Pops, Lisa Kaye Catering, Triciclo Peru MKE, Hands in…
Near West Side events for Aug. 5-7
Take some time this weekend to enjoy the activities of Milwaukee’s Near West Side. From new parklets to fresh produce, there is no shortage of entertainment this weekend. A ribbon cutting will take place to celebrate a new parklet in partnership with the Wisconsin Bike Fed on Friday, Aug. 5 at 5 p.m. Located…
Near West Side Partners Inc. selected for “A Community Thrives” grant challenge
Near West Side Partners has been accepted to participate in the “A Community Thrives” grant challenge, a nationwide grantmaking and crowdfunding initiative through the USA Today Network. Near West Side Partners’ inclusion will help support Concordia 27, a community-led collaboration bringing the best of Near West Side services together to provide access to nutritious food,…