News & Politics
Milwaukee County leaders are promising greater racial equity in county operations. That includes the Parks Department, which has more than 150 properties. At least one county supervisor says she plans to hold the department to its pledge. At Dineen Park , 6901 W. Vienna Ave., on the northwest side of Milwaukee, a major renovation has been going on in recent years. Already with the financial help of the Milwaukee Bucks, the basketball courts have been upgraded. A younger adult who gave his name as Jdari was shooting baskets the other day. He says the fixing of the courts has made playing more fun. "When they did this, you saw many more familiar faces coming. It was like seeing childhood memories, everybody's back around. So, the fact they got courts that are actually playable is a good thing,” Jdari said while shooting a layup. He says the good feelings extend to the whole area. "There's a lot of things you can focus on negatively. But, for the most part, you stay optimistic, and stuff