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 […]
Finalists announced for Rev-Up MKE small business competition
Near West Side Partners, Inc. announced five finalists selected as part of the fifth Rev-Up MKE small business competition. The program’s goal is to provide an opportunity for the winner – and as many finalists as possible – to expand or start a business in the Near West Side and receive the support necessary to […]
The power of partnering: The story behind Near West Side Partners
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 […]
The importance of community partnerships
As an urban university, Marquette embraces its responsibility to our community, city and neighbors. We live out that responsibility through our collaboration as a founding anchor institution for Concordia 27. This comprehensive community center, developed by Near West Side Partners, will include an incubator kitchen, 30 affordable housing units, and dedicated commercial spaces for nonprofits […]
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 […]