MPS Students Lobby For Better Lunches
“They’re not appetizing.” 100 students lobby legislators in Madison.
May 1st, 2019
State Behind The Times on Pot Laws?
Most states have less severe penalties. And black state residents more likely to be arrested.
Apr 30th, 2019
Can Senior Centers Be Saved?
New report considers costs, future of Milwaukee County’s five senior centers.
Apr 20th, 2019
Youth Summit Tackles Drugs, Violence
Milwaukee County Substance Abuse Prevention Youth Summit offers young people alternatives.
Mar 29th, 2019
Green Group’s Washington Park Plan Proceeds
With county board approval of long-term lease, Urban Ecology Center will expand facilities, services.
Mar 28th, 2019
Service Workers Push For Higher Wages
Ald. Zielinski's resolution backs Gov. Evers' plan to hike minimum wage to $15 an hour.
Feb 28th, 2019
Architectural Planner Helps Underserved Areas
Prof. Carolyn Esswein and Community Design Solutions help develop city neighborhoods.
Feb 6th, 2019
Should Washington Park Get Historic Designation?
Proposal for Olmsted-designed park could alter Urban Ecology Center’s plans for renovation.
Jan 27th, 2019
Schools’ Program Provides Mental Health Care
Students from south side UCC schools get mental health help both at school and home.
Jan 16th, 2019
Some Final Memories of Civil Rights Era
Community members share stories, make memes to remember civil rights history.
Dec 13th, 2018
Anti-Immigrant Policies Spread Fear, Experts Say
Speakers at UWM panel urge more information to combat ignorance about immigrants.
Dec 7th, 2018
Financial Education Class Helps Poorer Residents
150 graduates this year of city and WWBIC program for those with public housing, rent assistance.
Nov 27th, 2018
How Three Women Developers Succeeded
They stress thinking differently about the community at MU panel moderated by Mike Gousha.
Oct 26th, 2018
Ratings Rising for Child Care Centers
But state requirements may be pushing county’s smaller child care centers out of business.
Oct 17th, 2018
Fire Department Defends Vacant Building Signs
They're meant to warn fire fighters of hazards; Bauman charges they attract crime.
Oct 5th, 2018
County Panel Nixes Bus Fare Crackdown
Sebring wants enforcement against those who don’t pay fare. Committee defeats it on 3-2 vote.
Sep 16th, 2018
Income is Greatest Barrier to Affordable Housing
Report finds incomes in Milwaukee County are a greater barrier to housing than high rents.
Sep 9th, 2018
