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New academy helps teens with disabilities learn independent living skills
The Milwaukee Center for Independence (MCFI) recently opened its L.I.F.E. Academy, a support services branch of the center, dedicated to assisting young adults with disabilities in developing independent living skills.
Milwaukee ballet hosts international choreographer competition
The Milwaukee Ballet Artistic director recently launched Genesis: International Choreographic Competition at the Milwaukee Ballet.
MPS receives $20 million from GE
The GE Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Connecticut-based General Electric Company, recently awarded Milwaukee Public School district a five-year grant totaling $20 million.
Growing Power expansion
Non-profit urban farm organization Growing Power Inc. plans to build a five-story building at 5500 W. Silver Spring Dr., Milwaukee, for classrooms, offices, food and fish growing space, a demo kitchen, a retail food outlet and food processing space. Growing Power and its president and chief executive officer, Will Allen, have received national attention for Allen's efforts to create sustainable urban farms that provide healthy food for lower income individuals in areas, such as inner city neighborhoods, that have a lack of grocery stores. The organization works to provide neighborhood-based sustainable agricultural education.
Kohl’s launches newest designer line for breast cancer awareness merchandise
Kohl’s Department Stores have launched its newest designer line for its Kohl’s Cares breast cancer awareness merchandise with designer Dana Buchman
Ray’s indoor mountain bike park to host grand opening
Ray’s Indoor Mountain Bike Park officially opened its Milwaukee location, 8365 N. 76th St. in December, The park was constructed in a 110,000-square-foot former Menards store on Milwaukee’s northwest side and plans to host a grand opening party on Saturday, Jan. 29 and Sunday, Jan. 30.
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Study quantifies the value of Milwaukee’s regional creative industries
The Cultural Alliance of Greater Milwaukee, manager of the Creativity Works! regional creative industries project released its final report and implementation strategies at a celebration event at Harley-Davidson Museum Wednesday night.
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