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Promoting Assets, Reducing Crime accomplished major projects this fall

January 20, 2023

Promoting Assets, Reducing Crime accomplished major projects this fall

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.   This Fall, the PARC team met weekly to collaborate and complete revitalization projects in the […]

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Near West Side Highlight: Dia Henderson

December 2, 2022

Near West Side Highlight: Dia Henderson

Alumna Dia Henderson ‘22, housing resource coordinator at Near West Side Partners, is taking her talents beyond Marquette’s campus. During her time at Marquette, Dia was a graduate research assistant in the Center for Peacemaking, focusing on the PARC (Promoting Assets, Reducing Crime) collaboration, as well as a graduate assistant in the Center of Engagement […]

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Marquette’s commitment to the scholarship of engagement

October 28, 2022

Marquette’s commitment to the scholarship of engagement

This week, several Marquette affiliates traveled to San Diego to attend the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU) Annual Conference. CUMU gathers university constituents to discuss the power behind urban universities. Rana Altenburg, associate vice president of public affairs and president of Near West Side Partners Inc., believes in the power of community partnerships. […]

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October 14, 2022

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic violence is prevalent in every neighborhood and affects people regardless of age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, religion, race or nationality.   This month, the Near West Side Partners’ Promoting Assets and Reducing Crime team is partnering with on-campus and community stakeholders to raise awareness of and prevent domestic violence by providing resources, support and violent relationship […]

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Near West Side Highlight: Dr. Aleksandra Snowden

October 14, 2022

Near West Side Highlight: Dr. Aleksandra Snowden

Dr. Aleksandra Snowden, associate professor of criminology and law studies in the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences and data team co-chair for the Near West Side PARC initiative, utilizes data to make a difference in Milwaukee’s Near West Side.         In a brief Q&A, Snowden discussed her various positions and a few Near West Side […]

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Near West Side Highlight: Anne Marie Gunn

September 30, 2022

Near West Side Highlight: Anne Marie Gunn

Anne Marie Gunn ’21 embodies the idea of making a difference. As commercial corridor coordinator for Near West Side Partners, Gunn assists entrepreneurs in Milwaukee’s Near West Side to kickstart and refurbish businesses in the nine commercial corridors, including 27th Street, 35th Street, Clybourn Street, Highland Boulevard, Michigan Street, State Street, Vliet Street, Wells Street […]

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Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day with the Near West Side

September 28, 2022

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 […]

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Vertical Essence Dance Company wins Rev-Up MKE 

September 27, 2022

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 […]

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Near West Side Food Truck Rally, Sept. 15

September 13, 2022

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 […]

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National Police Woman Day Q&A with Chief Edith Hudson

September 12, 2022

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 […]

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