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Milwaukee’s ‘ICE Out’ March Fills Downtown Streets

Milwaukee’s ‘ICE Out’ March Fills Downtown Streets

More than 1,000 people convened at Cathedral Square Park amid a nationwide call for a general strike.

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.

15 Months Late, MPD Sends Officers Into 11 High Schools

15 Months Late, MPD Sends Officers Into 11 High Schools

'Finally' says Judge Borowski after city, MPD and MPS meet January 2024 deadline.

Students Demand Change After Deadly Madison School Shooting

Students Demand Change After Deadly Madison School Shooting

Students describe a pervasive fear in schools and denounce inaction by legislators.

Mayor Hails Success of City’s Traffic Calming Efforts

Mayor Hails Success of City’s Traffic Calming Efforts

Big decreases in speeding on modified streets. But still more work to do.

Colorful Benches Tell Story of Stormwater Management

Colorful Benches Tell Story of Stormwater Management

High school art interns created 10 community benches illustrating unique Milwaukee story.

Candidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat

Candidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat

James Ferguson II is first candidate to announce. Special election is scheduled for Nov. 5.

MPS Promised Stipends For Bad Bus Service, Few Parents Received Them

MPS Promised Stipends For Bad Bus Service, Few Parents Received Them

The district did not distribute $500,000 and says problem fixed. Parents disagree.

City Hall: Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant
City Hall

Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant

City, county, MPS will use funding to improve tree canopy in low-income areas.

Helping Milwaukee Students Imagine Successful Futures

Helping Milwaukee Students Imagine Successful Futures

Special summer program exposes mostly low-income students to new opportunities.

Eyes on Milwaukee: A Green Infrastructure Plan For Lynden Hill
Eyes on Milwaukee

A Green Infrastructure Plan For Lynden Hill

Upgrade of area near 23rd and McKinley part of bigger plan to capture 8.5 million gallons of stormwater.

How Will Local Schools Handle Afghan Children?

How Will Local Schools Handle Afghan Children?

MPS, local educators have experience with refugees. But it’s not a simple undertaking.

MPS Parents Give Bus Service a Failing Grade

MPS Parents Give Bus Service a Failing Grade

Late and no-show buses trouble families. MPS says it has a driver shortage.

Mental Health Resources for Students in Milwaukee

Mental Health Resources for Students in Milwaukee

With the pandemic ongoing, and school resuming, students may need mental health support.

Milwaukee Stilt Walker Goes Viral

Milwaukee Stilt Walker Goes Viral

Video of 'Milwaukee’s Moko Jumbie’ brings recognition of 18-year-old Allenton Riley.

MPS Now Offers Free Dinners

MPS Now Offers Free Dinners

School district expands free breakfast and lunch program. Anyone 18 or younger is eligible.

Hoops Earrings Portraits Get National Attention

Hoops Earrings Portraits Get National Attention

Local artist Nicole Acosta does photos and stories of women wearing earrings and project went viral.

Op Ed: Why I Work for Undocumented Youths
Op Ed

Why I Work for Undocumented Youths

I grew up living in fear, like so many today. We need immigration reform.

New Shop is Selling Nostalgic Streetwear

New Shop is Selling Nostalgic Streetwear

Milwaukeean Benny Tralongo opens passion-project business during a pandemic.

The Educator: Do Selective Schools Help Poor Students?
The Educator

Do Selective Schools Help Poor Students?

If not, what's their real purpose?

Program Gives Swim Lessons to Most Needy

Program Gives Swim Lessons to Most Needy

Local Red Cross program responds to higher drowning rates in underprivileged communities.

MPS Centers Connect Students to College

MPS Centers Connect Students to College

Since 2017, College and Career Centers at 20 high schools have helped 17,500 students, handled 95,000 visits.

MPS Creates School-to-Prison Pipeline?

MPS Creates School-to-Prison Pipeline?

New report says system’s high black suspension rate among causes of problem.

After School Program Prepares Urban Leaders

After School Program Prepares Urban Leaders

Offering after-school mentoring, field trips, wellness training and academic support.

First-Ever MPS Job Fair a Success

First-Ever MPS Job Fair a Success

More than 60 employers meet with 1,000 students from 26 schools.

Brave New Voices From Milwaukee

Brave New Voices From Milwaukee

Judges select six local teens to compete in Houston’s international poetry competition.

Guns, Grief and Grace

Guns, Grief and Grace

Panelists, community members discuss solutions to gun violence at Public Library event.

MPS Student Wins National Singing Award

MPS Student Wins National Singing Award

Princess Vaulx wins Merit Award from the National YoungArts Foundation.

Theater: Skylight’s “Annie” Is Already a Hit
Theater

Skylight’s “Annie” Is Already a Hit

Tickets went so fast they’ve added six performances. What makes the musical so popular?

Out Look: Proposed Bill Could Out Gay Students
Out Look

Proposed Bill Could Out Gay Students

Proposals like Texas bill could hurt teens and undermine gay-straight student alliances.

Youth Use Art to Cope With Stress

Youth Use Art to Cope With Stress

TRUE Skool summer intern program teaches teens lasting life skills using the arts.

Theater: Star Performer Visits High School
Theater

Star Performer Visits High School

Marcus Center arranges visit to MPS school by star of ‘Cabaret.’

Peck Pavilion Dance: Questions for Xalaat African Dance
Peck Pavilion Dance

Questions for Xalaat African Dance

Winners of Rainbow Dance Competition in 2013 and 2014, the group marries African music and dance.

Milwaukee Architecture: A City of Theaters
Milwaukee Architecture

A City of Theaters

Since the 19th century’s German language playhouses, the city has built and renovated countless facilities for theater.

City People: James Bruss
City People

James Bruss

An English teacher, he coaches the poetry slam team from High School of the Arts, which just won the national championship.

MKE Follies: Lots of art, lots of opportunities
MKE Follies

Lots of art, lots of opportunities

This bimonthly variety show, started by Katie Rhyme and Karen Zakrzewski, offers new artists a new venue.