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The Original Neighborhood Night Invite: 9/16, 2-10pm

Before anyone else in the city has the opportunity to experience what The Original has to offer, we want to show you – our neighbors – how important community is to us. You are invited to celebrate the opening of Milwaukee’s newest family owned restaurant on Saturday, September 16th. Stop in anytime between 2-10pm to sample some of the incredible cuisine the restaurant will soon be

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Public Safety Meeting on Tuesday

From Alderman Nik Kovac Dear Neighbor: Please attend the 3rd District town hall meeting I have scheduled at 6:00 p.m.on Tuesday, September 12th at Plymouth Church (2717 E. Hampshire Street). The meeting will include Captain Diana Rowe and officers from Milwaukee’s 1st Police District (which covers the East Side and Downtown), representatives from UWM, as well as representatives from the Office of Violence Prevention. As usual,

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UWM Athletics Survey

This note is from Alyssa Conrardy at UWM’s neighborhood relations office. The Milwaukee Athletic Department has put together a survey in conjunction with an independent research firm, Ologie, to get your perspective as a(n) (student, faculty member, neighbor, community member, alumnus/alumna, etc.) of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete and all responses will be completely anonymous. In

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SSPP Block Party

Dear Murray Hill Neighborhood Association: Announcing Saints Peter & Paul Parish Block Party – September 9 The Saints Peter & Paul (SSPP) Block Party is rapidly approaching. Everyone is warmly invited to join in the fun and festivities for the day on September 9, 2017. The Block Party is held on the street taking up the entire block at 2491 N. Murray Ave on Milwaukee’s East Side.

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MHNA August Meeting – Preparations for a New Semester

Hello Neighbors! We hope you have all been enjoying your summer!  Please mark your calendar for our August MHNA Meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, August 22 at 7 PM in the Community Room of the Urban Ecology Center (1500 E Park Place). The focus of the meeting will be on the back-to-school issues our residents often face with the influx of new and returning university

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Meeting about Proposed Development at Oakland and Locust

From Alderman Kovac: Dear Neighbor: I will be hosting a community meeting at the Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Pl. on Monday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss the proposed development described below. The owner of 2900 N. Oakland Ave., Capri Oakland LLC, working with Klein Development, is proposing to demolish the current building located on the northeast corner of N. Oakland Ave. and E. Locust

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Maryland Avenue Construction Begins July 10

TRAFFIC ALERT: North Maryland Avenue Reconstruction Project Begins Monday, July 10, 2017 The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) announces that North Maryland Avenue from North Prospect Avenue to East Newberry Boulevard will be reconstructed beginningMonday, July 10 into September 2017, weather permitting. This project will consist of asphalt resurfacing, cracking and sealing existing concrete, base patching, and joint and crack repair.  It will

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Solar Power Hours

Are you considering adding solar panels? Milwaukee Shines (a program of the City of Milwaukee) and the Midwest Renewable Energy Association are offering another solar power group buy this year. Many homeowners in our neighborhood participated in past group buys and if you are interested, this is your chance to learn more. There will be an information session nearby on August 2nd at Colectivo on Prospect Ave.  If

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