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2021 Arbor Day Marks Start of New Beer Tradition
City's annual holiday tree is now funding tree planting.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Milwaukee Parks Get Free Wi-Fi
City using CARES Act funding to expand free internet access to underserved communities.
Apr 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Are State’s Schools Rolling In Dough?
Republican legislators think Milwaukee Public Schools getting away with something.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
Pension Costs Will Cause Huge Worker Layoffs
One-sixth of city workforce projected for cuts by 2026, with added cuts in future years.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Nonpartisan Races Getting Too Partisan
State superintendent race and school policies should not be so politicized.
Apr 25th, 2021 by State Rep. LaKeshia Myers
Bill Requires MPS Reimburse Private School Transportation Costs
When MPS went virtual, it stopped providing transportation for private school students.
Apr 22nd, 2021 by Ruth Conniff
New Mural Will Brighten Dark Intersection
City hires Tia Richardson to create vibrant work at 30th and Locust.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Paradox of Voucher Schools
They work better than MPS schools for minority students. Yet most Democrats oppose them.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Bruce Thompson
Conversion of 1902 School Starting
Construction starts on long-planned project to turn old Phillis Wheatley School into apartments.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Is Just As Bad as Police Department
Both are racist systems and both need wholesale reform.
Apr 18th, 2021 by Jordan Morales
Fix Lead Poisoning, Not Lead Pipes
Biden proposes to get rid of lead pipes, but his plan falls far short of tackling lead poisoning.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Miffed By MPS Pandemic Aid
MPS gets 16 times more per pupil than Wauwatosa schools under federal formula awarding more to low-income students.
Apr 12th, 2021 by Steven Walters
Long-Awaited McKinley School Redevelopment Moving Forward
Environmental remediation work is underway on fire-damaged school
Apr 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
GOP Legislators Question Federal Pandemic Aid for MPS
MPS getting 36% of $2.2 billion for state schools under federal formula prioritizing high poverty districts.
Apr 7th, 2021 by Shawn Johnson and Laurel White
Meet the District 4 School Board Candidates
Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both have a flock of endorsements.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates
Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.
Apr 4th, 2021 by Sam Woods
School Board Candidates Live Outside District
Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both would have to move into MPS District 4 if elected.
Apr 3rd, 2021 by Sam Woods
Council Makes Street Name Changes Easier
New rule requires four-fifths of council to approve. Cesar Chavez Dr. extension next?
Apr 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Reconsidering ACT Tests, School Report Cards
Questions after pandemic. Fears that schools serving poor students may get punished.
Mar 27th, 2021 by Terry Falk
Fired Deputy Health Commissioner Questions Her Ouster
Dr. Griselle Torres was one of two department leaders fired when Commissioner Kirsten Johnson took over.
Mar 26th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Underfunded UWM Looks to Lead
A key to issues like minority education and freshwater research, but needs more funding.
Mar 25th, 2021 by John Torinus
New East Side Homes
Two new houses rising in North Point historic district.
Mar 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Big Property Owners Gear Up To Sue City
Record challenges to 2020 assessments now headed to court.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Kerr, Underly Strike Sparks In Debate
Candidates for state school superintendent reveal very different views on voucher schools, other issues.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Catherine Capellaro
City Has More Vaccine For Educators Than Demand
Mayor says Wisconsin Center has 800 vaccine appointments still open for Wednesday.
Mar 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Should Offer In-Person Classes
Or else the Legislature should expand school choice.
Mar 7th, 2021 by Shannon Whitworth
Teacher Vaccinations Uneven So Far
Some educators are returning to classrooms, but still waiting for vaccine.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Madeline Fox
City Aims To Vaccinate Every Educator In Two Weeks
City health department, Children's Wisconsin and Medical College will partner in effort.
Mar 3rd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
The Education of Sherwin Hughes
Talk show host for 101.7 The Truth talks about growing up in Milwaukee.
Feb 20th, 2021 by Tom Jenz
The Hammer of Student Testing
Republican legislators may use tests as a way to force schools to reopen.
Feb 19th, 2021 by Terry Falk
Goodbye Columbus
And hello Cuba. MPS replaces Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Feb 15th, 2021 by Terry Falk
Who’s Behind School Superintendent Candidates?
More than half of Deborah Kerr’s campaign cash came from one fat cat.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
New City Health Commissioner Approved
Kirsten Johnson's appointment sails through council.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Many MPS Students Can’t Get Drivers Ed
Hundreds of students left out as pandemic causes reduced class sizes in schools.
Feb 6th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Race and Income and ‘Back to School’
Republicans decry virtual schooling for Black students. But Black families more likely to support it.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Erik Gunn
Guide to Black History Month Events
Black history, art, films, food trucks and more.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Popular Milwaukee DJ Publishes Book
Tyrone Miller, aka DJ Bizzon, is author of the 'Hal Leonard DJ Method.’
Jan 30th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers
MPS Finalizes Reopening Plans
Schools will bring students back in phases.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Sam Woods
La Causa’s New Home
Hispanic-focused non-profit developing administration building in Walker's Point.
Jan 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Fire Department HQ Being Renamed For Wisconsin’s First Black Architect
Alonzo Robinson was a trailblazing architect
Jan 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
School Choice Important to Black Families
And even more important during the pandemic.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Shannon Whitworth
Wiegand Still Redeveloping Wisconsin Avenue School
Ambassador Suites' completion moved forward to 2022, part of bigger vision for West Side.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
37th Street School Finds New Life
Conversion of long-vacant school to affordable housing is underway.
Jan 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Shortage Driving Prices Higher
And that will likely continue in 2021. Home sales hit record levels in late 2020, despite pandemic.
Jan 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Baptist Church Buying MPS Building
Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church will launch new school on 37th and Keefe.
Jan 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Hotels Fight City Hall, Win $500,000
Marriott and Springhill Suites win settlement. And council debates assessments.
Jan 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Is Madam Chino?
Local businesswoman creates chic hand-made clothing from recycled materials.
Jan 9th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
MPS Now Offers Free Dinners
School district expands free breakfast and lunch program. Anyone 18 or younger is eligible.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Push to Reopen Schools
Virtual schools working poorly, but in-person schools are risky. Legislators, others pushing to reopen.
Jan 4th, 2021 by Terry Falk
27 Years As a City Librarian
Retiring Milwaukee Public Library director Paula Kiely reflects on how system has changed.
Dec 29th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Barrett Picks Makda Fessahaye for Human Resources Director
Attorney to replace longtime Employee Relations director Maria Monteagudo.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Avalos Confirmation On Hold Because of FPC Misstep
Committee voted for her without necessary background check.
Dec 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Amani Woman’s Baking Turned Into a Business
Sherry Green baked cookies for others during the pandemic, then people started buying them.
Dec 11th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Commission Ties Again on Picking Milwaukee’s Next Police Chief
Mahaley or Aziz? Commission still can't decide.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates
Three for open seats, three opposing incumbents in Spring 2021 election.
Dec 8th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Election Over, Activists Prepare To Hold Officials Accountable
"It is expected that we are going to stop paying attention now that the election is over, so we have to pay extra attention."
Dec 4th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Families Struggle With Child Care Amid School Closures, Virtual Learning
Families taking it day by day as day care programs close.
Dec 4th, 2020 by Madeline Fox
Fire & Police Commission Ties On Next Police Chief
Will meet again on December 10th.
Dec 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Reduces Capacity for Restaurants, Bars
New health order restricts capacity further, effective December 3rd, ending January 15
Dec 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Still Tougher on Black Students?
Federal settlement cited disproportionate discipline. Posley says progress being made.
Nov 25th, 2020 by Sam Woods
COVID-19 Could Hamper Snow Plowing
Milwaukee bracing for staffing shortages as the pandemic spreads.
Nov 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Get A Free Flu Shot This Week
Free vaccinations available on Wednesday and Thursday.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
$1.6 Billion Adopted Budget Raises Fees, Cuts Police
City's fiscal challenges continue to mount under state restrictions, rising costs.
Nov 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Joins Suit Against E-Cigarette Companies
Suit alleges that e-cigarettes are deliberately marketed to minors.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Sam Woods
Virtual Listening Sessions Scheduled for Police Chief Finalists
Have a question for Milwaukee's next police chief? Now is your time to ask.
Nov 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MPS Faces Exodus of Younger Students
District’s kindergarten and pre-K enrollment down by 1,544 students.
Oct 24th, 2020 by Sam Woods
FPC Announces Three Finalists for Police Chief
All outsiders, although one finalist has Milwaukee ties.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Vos Makes Appointments to Racial Disparities Task Force
This, after the speaker refused to hold a session on racial justice legislation.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Melanie Conklin
MPS Revamps Southgate Playfield
Playfield with 77% less asphalt opens. Plus: alll the week's real estate news.
Oct 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Good Samaritans Among Us
Two Black citizens stop to help a white man in a late night car crash. Are all of us willing to do such good?
Oct 17th, 2020 by Maria Teresa Noth
Municipal Court Attendance Way Up
Huge reduction in no shows in Zoom era. Even a court appearance from Saudi Arabia.
Oct 13th, 2020 by Gretchen Schuldt
Edison Middle School Would Become 64 Apartments
Common Council approves proposal. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
School Districts Battle Over In-Person Classes
Parents push for this as health officials, teachers say state’s spiking pandemic makes this unsafe.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Terry Falk
No Early Voting at Miller Park, Fiserv Forum
City fears legal challenges of sites not approved at June emergency meeting.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
These Places Help with Childcare and Virtual Learning
They offer a place for children before, during and after school.
Oct 1st, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
30% of City’s School-Age Kids Lack Computer
And 8.5% of families lack broadband, survey finds. MPS foundation, non-profit work to address virtual learning issues.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Sam Woods
City Made $8.6 Million Debt Mistake
Past Comptroller blamed. Mistake equivalent to all the salaries of health department staff.
Sep 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Sentinel School Choice Blackout
Newspaper ignores new study with powerful results for voucher schools.
Sep 7th, 2020 by George Mitchell
Students Need Help During Pandemic
Social-emotional skills are critical. How AmeriCorps members can help.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Meralis Hood
Program Helps Women, Minority Businesses Grow
66 businesses have been helped by GMC’s Scale Up Milwaukee SPARC initiative.
Aug 30th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Michael Emem’s Rising Real Estate Career
From drawing homes in high school to building them across the city.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Back-To-School Resources for Families
School supply drives, internet access, book readings and more.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty
With DNC as Backdrop, A Discussion of Black Liberation
Young students and artists talk about racism, police and education.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Couple Opens Medical Training Center
Former MPS facility at 69th and Appleton becomes Standard of Excellence training center for entry-level medical jobs.
Aug 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Hmong High School Rises on Northwest Side
$30 million project represents latest expansion for well-regarded charter school.
Aug 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How To Understand These Historic Protests
These resources will put the nationwide protests in a proper context.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Black Leadership Group Hires First President
Milwaukee native Deneine Powell will run the African American Leadership Alliance.
Aug 12th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Democrats Release List of DNC Speakers
Big names like Obama, Sanders, Clinton to speak virtually, state pols like Evers, Baldwin to orate in person.
Aug 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
How Will Schools Use CARES Funding?
The pandemic is proving very expensive for schools.
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Madeline Fox
New Order Allows Milwaukee Schools To Reopen, Could Halt Indoor Dining
Bars and restaurants required to have safety plan by September 15th or face "capacity limits."
Jul 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
March Honors Ernest Lacy, Died in MPD Custody in 1981
62nd day of marches honor Lacy, who would have turned 62 Tuesday.
Jul 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Will Lead City’s Public Library System
Joan Johnson will be first Black director in the library's 142-year history.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Gorman Plans Edison Middle School Redevelopment
Vacant for a decade, former MPS school would become apartments.
Jul 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Coggs Wants To Increase Internet Access
Remote work and education has made internet access a necessity.
Jul 24th, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
Kowalik Still Resists School Reopenings
City health leader says schools must get approved plan to reopen, with precise rules still to come.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Schools Fight for Funding
MPS, other public school districts have gotten no federal CARES funding while choice and charter schools get millions.
Jul 21st, 2020 by Terry Falk
MPS Will Begin School Year Virtually
School districts aren't prepared to educate in person with current levels of COVID-19.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Madeline Fox and Rachael Vasquez
Marlene Johnson-Odom Park Proposed
Committee approves naming children's park after council's longest serving woman and Black member.
Jul 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The School Policing Blindspot
Why a program of police meeting with students at MPS was a failure.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Terry Falk
The Tale of Two Milwaukees
Oft-used phrase helps explain the disinvestment in Black neighborhoods.
Jul 12th, 2020 by Yui Hashimoto
