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Milwaukee Prepares To Raise Water Prices

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One price increase coming this summer, with a potentially larger one to follow.

City Grappling With Complicated State Law Changes On Tax Foreclosures

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New restrictions set tight time and price standards, a dramatic departure from current practices.

City Park To Be Named For La Causa Founder

City Park To Be Named For La Causa Founder

'Clementina Castro Park' will honor civil rights pioneer.

City Boosts Illegal Dumping Fine To $5,000

City Boosts Illegal Dumping Fine To $5,000

"The tire lady" is sick of bad actors trashing her aldermanic district. Her colleagues agree.

Anonymous Donor Will Fund Boat Removal

Anonymous Donor Will Fund Boat Removal

Donor approaches mayor's office. Marine salvager enacts plan to remove boat.

Committee Overturns Plan Commission, Recommends ‘Missing Middle’ Housing

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But coalition of community groups continues to strongly oppose proposal.

City Hall: Council Committee Backs Return of Granny Flats
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Council Committee Backs Return of Granny Flats

Legalizing accessory dwelling units could grow housing across entire city.

Three-Way Standoff on Workforce Housing in Milwaukee

Three-Way Standoff on Workforce Housing in Milwaukee

Council, administration, developers seek solution between low-income and luxury.

Common Council Wants to Ban Hookah Sales to Those Under 21

Common Council Wants to Ban Hookah Sales to Those Under 21

Hookah bars expanding in city. Compliance with state law may be an issue.

Milwaukee Seeks New Parking Czar

Milwaukee Seeks New Parking Czar

New manager will oversee major changes planned for meters, enforcement.

City Hall: New Stickers Will Tell You When To Wheel Out Your Trash
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New Stickers Will Tell You When To Wheel Out Your Trash

To make it easier to check, smartphone-friendly idea championed by Ald. Burgelis.

City Hall: Pérez Reshuffles Council Committees
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Pérez Reshuffles Council Committees

Addition of new alder Alex Brower prompts changes, restores power to veteran council member.