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Tony Baez Announces Endorsement From AFT Local 212
AFT continues to be strong voice for public education in Milwaukee
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Tony Baez
‘Institutional Racism and Its Effects’ Topic of MATC’s ‘Diversity Dialogues’ Forum on March 11
The community workshops are based on topics discussed in MATC’s “Introduction to Diversity Studies” course.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Milwaukee Area Technical College
Streetcar Track Construction Starts in April
System on track to start service in late 2018, project is on-budget
Feb 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Non-Profit A Key Player in Avenues West
Faith-based City on a Hill combats poverty, brings change to neighborhood.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Bucks Unveil New Signs for Arena
Two huge signs will add life to arena, but will trees grow on concrete plaza?
Feb 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Working Families Party Endorses Candidates for Milwaukee Board of School Directors
Diverse slate of candidates support public education; oppose corporate profiteering
Jan 18th, 2017 by Wisconsin Working Families Party
Free Help with Tax Returns Offered at MATC’s Downtown Milwaukee and Oak Creek Campuses
All returns are e-filed to ensure speed and accuracy.
Jan 13th, 2017 by Milwaukee Area Technical College
Donovan Favors Journey House Plan
Change is "scary,” he says of apartment complex serving youth aged out of foster care.
Jan 12th, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
Inside the Welford Sanders Lofts
Former shoe factory becoming apartments and offices, will help revive MLK Drive.
Jan 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
“Immigrant Cultures” Topic of MATC’s Jan. 14 “Diversity Dialogues”
The community workshops are based on topics discussed in MATC’s “Introduction to Diversity Studies” course.
Jan 6th, 2017 by Milwaukee Area Technical College
The Return Of Michelle Ackerman Havas
Walker appointee to judge rejected by voters now running for a different branch.
Jan 2nd, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Ronna Bromberg Pachefsky Given Milwaukee NARI Foundation “Spirit Of Volunteerism” Award
The goal of the Milwaukee NARI Foundation is to promote public awareness of the home remodeling and improvement industry.
Dec 7th, 2016 by NARI Milwaukee
Nationally bestselling author Mary Alice Monroe returns to Milwaukee for holiday book event
Monday, Nov. 21st at 7 p.m. at Boswell Book Company, 2559 N. Downer Ave.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Press Release
Statewide data shows improvement; more work needed to prepare all students for success
District continues work to promote student achievement
Oct 18th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS, Bartolotta Restaurants gala event expands culinary arts education
Career-readiness program coming to four MPS high schools; gala September 28 at Discovery World
Sep 23rd, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Mayor Barrett unveils enhanced resources for Milwaukee property owners
Private buildings have access to streamlined services, resources for energy efficiency
Sep 23rd, 2016 by Tom Barrett
Offering a Clean Slate
Community Re-Entry & Expungement Summit offers to help non-violent felons finds work, housing and opportunity.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
Teachers, janitors, child care providers, health care workers endorse District Attorney John Chisholm for re-election
Under Chisholm’s leadership, the office of the District Attorney has a 95% conviction rate in homicide cases.
Jul 27th, 2016 by John Chisholm
Bucks, Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Forge Long-Term Community Partnership
Milwaukee organizations tip off community-focused partnership by implementing unique workforce development initiative at Carmen High School of Science & Technology
Jul 25th, 2016 by Milwaukee Bucks
Mayor Barrett Announces Grant for Training in Technology Fields
Department of Labor Funds Allow Residents to Develop Skills for In-Demand Tech Jobs
Jun 28th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Applauds U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez’s Announcement of Investment to Grow Apprenticeship Programs in Wisconsin
Baldwin and Perez visit Milwaukee Area Technical College today to highlight the role that apprenticeships play in strengthening the workforce and economic development in the Milwaukee area
Jun 2nd, 2016 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Community Partners Celebrate Grand Opening of New Training Center for Tech Jobs
Milwaukee TechForce Training Center Is Co-Located With The Adult Learning Center
May 25th, 2016 by Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
Ald. Hamilton Lives In Depressed Area
He rose from poverty to become council president. Can he help his neighborhood rise, too?
May 12th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Tavis Smiley Comes to Milwaukee
PBS Host comes to tout MATC Promise program on his One Great Idea tour.
Apr 24th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Ghost Markers of Milwaukee
College Ave., Court St., Pittsburgh Ave. and other names are for something gone -- or never there.
Apr 7th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Young Ex-Con Champions Criminal Justice Reform
Leader of UWM student group, Community Uprise, advocates for felons convicted of nonviolent offenses.
Mar 26th, 2016 by Patrick Thomas
Heroin Deaths Up 241% Since 2010
County's increase echoes national trend, with victims mostly white. Part I of series.
Mar 16th, 2016 by Wyatt Massey
Homeless Advocate Knows Problem First-Hand
Repairers of the Breach Program Coordinator Monica Walter was once homeless herself.
Feb 29th, 2016 by Mark Siegrist
Milwaukee Area Technical College president Martin goes “On the Issues” at Marquette Law
Martin will discuss the college’s larger strategy for meeting the needs of its students and the region’s employers.
Feb 22nd, 2016 by Marquette University
Independent Campaign of Attorney Jean Kies for Judge Grows with Key Endorsements
I pledge to campaign hard for a Wisconsin steered by Justice for All.
Feb 8th, 2016 by Jean Kies
Nate Hamilton Still Fighting for Justice
Brother of Dontre Hamilton, who was killed by a cop, has created the Coalition for Justice.
Jan 12th, 2016 by Samama Mahmud
The Impact of New Development
Study of 7 new buildings shows big revenue, big return for local government.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Bingo Emmons Receives Milwaukee NARI Foundation “Spirit of Volunteerism” Award
The goal of the Milwaukee NARI Foundation is to promote public awareness of the home remodeling and improvement industry.
Dec 18th, 2015 by NARI Milwaukee
Digital Iris Is a Labor of Love
The small Milwaukee company creates cutting-edge technology for the video game industry.
Dec 14th, 2015 by Graham Kilmer
More Burgers for Brookfield
Mooyah's comes to the mall. And a new country western bar on Old World Third St.
Dec 9th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
National award-winning mobile application developers will showcase work at iFair
Washington High School of IT students who created award-winning app will be at iFair Wednesday, November 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nov 16th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
How Sheriff Clarke Wrecked House of Correction
And how it’s been improved since he lost control.
Nov 9th, 2015 by Kit Murphy McNally
County Board’s Finance Committee Approves Mayo Amendments
Measures Include Request for 0.5 Percent Transit Sales Tax, 80X Bus Route Expansion
Oct 30th, 2015 by Sup. Michael Mayo
County Wins $10 Million for Fatherhood Program
Federal grant for “Responsible Fatherhood” will help fathers support their children, Abele says.
Oct 9th, 2015 by Michael Holloway
Herb Kohl endorses Judge Joe Donald for Supreme Court
“I am honored to have the support of a tremendous leader like Senator Kohl in my race for the high court,” said Judge Donald.
Sep 28th, 2015 by Joe Donald
200 Wisconsin Apprentices Will Earn $1,000 Scholarships to Purchase Tools for Their Trades
Expanded Great Lakes Commitment Encourages Program Completion for Better-Paying Jobs
Sep 17th, 2015 by Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation & Affiliates
Dr. Luis “Tony” Báez named winner of the 2015 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award
Dr. Báez will be presented with the Zeidler award during a special ceremony at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 1st, 2015.
Aug 20th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Walker’s Point Center for the Arts Welcomes New Executive Director Ana Melo
With ties to the Walker’s Point neighborhood and her vast experience in education, arts and community, Ana fits perfectly with WPCA’s mission.
Aug 17th, 2015 by Walker’s Point Center for the Arts
Record-breaking $36.7 million in scholarships for the MPS Class of 2015
Third consecutive record total; Class of 2015 more than doubled Class of 2012's total
Jun 8th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS’ 4-year graduation rate up slightly in 2014
5- and 6-year rates continue to show some students are taking more time to graduate; key initiatives in place to accelerate growth
May 7th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Where the Bucks Want to Build
Photos of the land now and renderings of the development show how the area would change.
Apr 27th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
State Bucks Arena Plan Fleeces Milwaukee
Proposed sports district gives all legal protection to the state and sticks it to Milwaukee, both financially and politically.
Apr 23rd, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Charter School Advantage
A new study shows charter schools outperform MPS schools. But they still trail the average state school.
Apr 15th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Charter School Leaders Say Oversight Needed
Republican plan for Milwaukee would allow high-performing charter schools to replicate without any approving authority.
Apr 7th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Should City/County Donate More to NBA Arena?
Actually, local taxpayers will be donating $450 million. But the press won’t report the details.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Home improvement materials to be sold at NARI “rummage sale”
Fund-raising event will be held in the parking lot of Milwaukee Millwork, 11712 W. Dixon St., on Friday, May 1, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Mar 19th, 2015 by NARI Milwaukee
MetroGO! event to discuss link between transportation, jobs
Many employers formerly accessible by transit are no longer reachable that way; 13% of county households don't have use of a car
Mar 19th, 2015 by Press Release
Supervisors Announce New Bus Service to Suburban Job Centers
County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Supervisor Patricia Jursik, and Supervisor Theo Lipscomb to take inaugural ride on March 23 in Oak Creek and Brown Deer.
Mar 4th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Far More Students Flunking GED Tests
New test causes big drop in students passing it in Wisconsin and nationally.
Feb 14th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger
3,500 MPS students to connect with colleges, careers, resources at fair
Scholarships will also be presented; 8th annual Fresh Coast Classic College and Resource Fair set for Tuesday at UWM
Nov 24th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
The Legacy of Annette Polly Williams
The author of school choice later became its opponent. Williams was controversial -- and misunderstood -- right to the end.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
iFair gives students a look at Washington High’s new mobile app program
Interactive event on Tuesday allows students to explore IT and engineering programs and careers
Nov 10th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Scholarships Give MATC Apprentices a Boost
$200,000 program provides scholarships to help low-income technical school apprentices finish their training.
Nov 7th, 2014 by Caroline Roers
The Tragedy of O’Donnell Park
The proposed sale to NML suggests the city has yet to learn from its folly in building this eyesore.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
MPS partners with Marquette, MATC, GMDA to offer free dental exams for Head Start students
'Dental Day' set for Saturday, October 4 at MU Dental School
Sep 29th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Winners of scholarship contest express their love of freedom
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Sep 15th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls for Senate Action on Student Loan Debt Crisis and Announces New Legislation to Address Higher Education Affordability
Baldwin Travels State to Hear from Wisconsin Students
Sep 4th, 2014 by U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Greater Milwaukee Foundation invests in success of MATC students through scholarship initiative
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation is partnering with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) to increase opportunities for low income students to complete their education and enter a higher-wage profession.
Jun 19th, 2014 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
How Diploma Mills Rip Off Milwaukee Students
Fly-by-night agencies selling fake GED degrees are hard to track down. Part II of series.
May 27th, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Event focuses on promoting a successful future at MPS’ North Division High School
Milwaukee Public Schools’ North Division High School will host a meeting Wednesday evening aimed at promoting a successful future for a school that has long been an institution in the community.
May 20th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Washington Park Residents Face Prostitution Problem
Neighbors meet with police, seeking solutions to prostitution and drug trafficking.
Apr 28th, 2014 by Karen Stokes
The Extraordinary Fiscal Liberalism of David Clarke
It’s difficult to find anyone who increases his budget faster than Sheriff Clarke.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
A Clean Slate for Non-Violent Criminals
Organization works to expunge criminal records for youthful nonviolent offenders.
Apr 1st, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Lazy Susan MKE set to open in Bay View
Culinary entrepreneur A.J. Dixon will open a new restaurant – Lazy Susan MKE – at 2378 S. Howell Ave. in Bay View.
Mar 28th, 2014 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Telephone Company Rip-Off
Now that the telecom industry is deregulated, AT&T can gouge customers with late fees.
Jan 7th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Racing to Pass the GED
Many Milwaukee students midway on exams must pass by December 12 or start over on tougher, more expensive new test.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Petty Fines Create “Vicious Cycle” For The Poor
82% of those whose licenses are suspended for failing to pay fines are minorities, who are left without a way to drive to work.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Rick Brown
The Fake GED Industry
Some 50 "predatory schools" offer "GED" diplomas that are not valid.
Nov 20th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
The Myth of the Welders Shortage
Journal Sentinel claims it’s because MATC does a poor job of training workers. Is that true?
Jul 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
County Board Will Continue With Scheduled Meetings Following Courthouse Fire
Public invited to meetings that will take place in alternate locations
Jul 8th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
New GED Test Adds Hurdles for Students
New version of test starts in December, which require some students to start over.
Jun 18th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Does Wisconsin Really Have a “Skills Gap”?
Journal Sentinel stories continue to insist we do, but a new study says no.
Jun 11th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Barrett’s 2013 State of the City Address
Monday, February 25, 2013, Pritzlaff Building
Feb 25th, 2013 by Tom Barrett
The Ghost Sign That Wasn’t
A bit of fake Milwaukee history, some questionable MATC ads, and debunking a war on pot.
Jan 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Biggest Taxer in Town
Over the last five years property taxes have been driven by just one of the five local taxing units: Milwaukee Public Schools.
Jan 15th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
NAACP’s One MKE town hall encourages civic engagement
The One MKE Summit begins at 9:30 a.m. and continues throughout the day with workshops starting at 11:30 a.m. and dealing with a variety of issues.
Jan 4th, 2013 by Milwaukee Common Council
