Marcela “Xela” Garcia, executive director of the Walker’s Point Center for the Arts.

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Wisconsin Reading Law Could Be Amended For Bilingual Learners

Wisconsin Reading Law Could Be Amended For Bilingual Learners

Parents, educators concerned about reading tests being conducted in English.

MKE County: County Executive Hosting Parks ‘Celebrity Softball Game’
MKE County

County Executive Hosting Parks ‘Celebrity Softball Game’

Teams include local journalists, artists, business owners, activists, politicians and community leaders.

Teachers Union Wins Big in Milwaukee School Board Races

Teachers Union Wins Big in Milwaukee School Board Races

Board that once had conservative majority now overwhelmingly liberal.

Vote Tuesday: School Board Candidates
Vote Tuesday

School Board Candidates

Three contested races, including a citywide race.

Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot

Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot

Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.

Burnham Playfield Reopens To Happy Crowd

Burnham Playfield Reopens To Happy Crowd

Southside park boasts splash pad, playground, futsal and basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields

School Board Member Moves Into Her District

School Board Member Moves Into Her District

Aisha Carr won MPS District 4 race though she lived outside district.

Milwaukee Public Schools Welcomes New President and Newly Elected Members
Press Release

Milwaukee Public Schools Welcomes New President and Newly Elected Members

Bob Peterson will serve as Board Chair and Sequanna Taylor will serve as Vice President

Meet the District 4 School Board Candidates

Meet the District 4 School Board Candidates

Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both have a flock of endorsements.

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.

A Primer on City School Board Races

A Primer on City School Board Races

Who is running in February primary and why the Milwaukee school board matters.

Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates

Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates

Three for open seats, three opposing incumbents in Spring 2021 election.

Museum Seeks to Address “Whiteness” Barrier

Museum Seeks to Address “Whiteness” Barrier

Milwaukee Art Museum’s new curator of community dialogue wants to break down barriers to people of color.

September at Lynden
Press Release

September at Lynden

The sculpture garden will be closed on September 7 for the holiday.

September Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden
Art Scene: Marcela Garcia Seeks Diversity In Art
Art Scene

Marcela Garcia Seeks Diversity In Art

Walker's Point Center for the Arts leader takes over after years of leadership changes.

City Hall: Arts Board Wants New City Flag Search
City Hall

Arts Board Wants New City Flag Search

Process to select popular People's Flag not inclusive enough, board decides, so start over.

Photo Gallery: Milwaukee Tour for Milwaukeeans
Photo Gallery

Milwaukee Tour for Milwaukeeans

Tour guide Adam Carr took us on a wonderful sample of the city's lesser-known delights.

City Hall: Will City Adopt a New Flag?
City Hall

Will City Adopt a New Flag?

Arts Board doesn't seem crazy about "Peoples' Flag," has invited creators to next meeting.

WPCA Celebrates Peace and Unity with 24th Annual Dia de los Muertos Exhibition
Press Release

WPCA Celebrates Peace and Unity with 24th Annual Dia de los Muertos Exhibition

October 21 – November 19, 2016. Opening reception: Friday, October 21, 5:00–9:00 p.m.