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Pius XI Catholic High School Announces Next President
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Pius XI Catholic High School Announces Next President

Tom Mlada to succeed President Jack Herbert

The 2025 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Award Winners
Removing Downtown Section of I-794 Would Generate Billions in Disposable Income, Hundreds of Millions in Taxes, Add 3,000+ Housing Units and Improve Long-Term Outlook of Region, New Report Shows
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Removing Downtown Section of I-794 Would Generate Billions in Disposable Income, Hundreds of Millions in Taxes, Add 3,000+ Housing Units and Improve Long-Term Outlook of Region, New Report Shows

Distinguished Urban Planner Larry Witzling Estimates Huge Economic Value for Milwaukee by Removing I-794 through Downtown

WaterMarks Expands: New Markers Installed in Neighborhoods Throughout Milwaukee
Summerfest Tech Sees Big Results for Seventh Annual Conference with Record Number of Registrants, Expanded Programming, and More
New Chagall Exhibition Coming to Jewish Museum Milwaukee
Museum Days Returns to Milwaukee
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Museum Days Returns to Milwaukee

Experience world-class cultural institutions at discounted prices Jan. 18-28 in the Greater Milwaukee area

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Announces NEH Grants to Fund Efforts to Uplift Important Milwaukee History
Summerfest Tech Finds Success with its Sixth Annual Conference for Tech Leaders
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Summerfest Tech Finds Success with its Sixth Annual Conference for Tech Leaders

Milwaukee’s premier summer tech event grew to three days in 2023 and registered thousands of attendees from 29 states and 16 countries.

Wisconsin NRB Meeting June 27–28
Summerfest Tech Announces Expanded Programming and Pitch Competition Finalists
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Summerfest Tech Announces Expanded Programming and Pitch Competition Finalists

Free Event to Convene National Tech Leaders

Near West Side Partners Announces Lindsey St. Arnold Bell as Executive Director
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Near West Side Partners Announces Lindsey St. Arnold Bell as Executive Director

Recognized community leader to focus on collaboration and increasing momentum on convening efforts

Second season of Radio Milwaukee’s award-winning podcast “By Every Measure” centers on solutions being developed in Milwaukee
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Second season of Radio Milwaukee’s award-winning podcast “By Every Measure” centers on solutions being developed in Milwaukee

Data expert and journalist Reggie Jackson and Radio Milwaukee’s Tarik Moody return as co-hosts with HYFIN’s Kim Shine joining as an ongoing contributor

STEM Forward Announces Excellence in STEM Awards Winners to be recognized at the 19th Annual sySTEMnow Conference, Focusing on STEM For All; Partnering for Greater Inclusion
Growing the STEM Leaders of Tomorrow: STEM Forward Awards 6 STEM Scholarships to Deserving Students
Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project partners with Radio Milwaukee on “BeSeen”
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Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project partners with Radio Milwaukee on “BeSeen”

Six episode podcast explores decades of Milwaukee LGBTQ history

CBS 58 Announces Milwaukee Television Veteran Jessie Garcia as News Director
BBB serving Wisconsin awards $25,000 in scholarships to Wisconsin high school seniors
New Initiative Challenges Metro Milwaukee Creative Industry To Diversify by Hiring At Least 1,600 Minority Employees By 2030
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New Initiative Challenges Metro Milwaukee Creative Industry To Diversify by Hiring At Least 1,600 Minority Employees By 2030

Initiative Launches With Free Dec. 4 Event, Participation in Mayor’s Summer Youth Internship Program

ACLU Hires Maxine Webb as Development Director
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ACLU Hires Maxine Webb as Development Director

In Maxine's role as Development Director, she leads the revenue generation strategy for the statewide Annual & Major Gifts programs and represents the ACLU in the community.

Milwaukee County Mental Health Board welcomes former administrator of Behavioral Health Division and licensed clinical psychologist to its board
Governor Walker Appoints Attorney Laura Crivello to Milwaukee County Judge
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Governor Walker Appoints Attorney Laura Crivello to Milwaukee County Judge

Laura Crivello has served as an Assistant District Attorney in Milwaukee County for over twenty years.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents DOUBT, A PARABLE by John Patrick Shanley
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Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents DOUBT, A PARABLE by John Patrick Shanley

April 12-29, 2018 at the Broadway Theatre Center’s Cabot Theatre

Renaissance Theaterworks Welcomes Dana Dossett as New Development Manager
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Renaissance Theaterworks Welcomes Dana Dossett as New Development Manager

Dedicated to promoting the work of women onstage and off for the past 25 years, Milwaukee’s “theater by women, for everyone” hires a new team member

Third class of WERCBench Labs announced
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Third class of WERCBench Labs announced

Start-ups will receive funding and access to world-class mentors

Tony Baez Announces Endorsement From IBEW Local 494
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Tony Baez Announces Endorsement From IBEW Local 494

Dr. Baez believes in the promotion of apprenticeships, knowledge of the trades

Tony Baez Announces Endorsement from Wisconsin Working Families Party
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Tony Baez Announces Endorsement from Wisconsin Working Families Party

Dr. Baez has exceptional qualifications, expertise in educational issues

Tony Baez Announces Endorsement from AFSCME Council 32
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Tony Baez Announces Endorsement from AFSCME Council 32

AFSCME sees Dr. Baez as best choice for MPS, working people in Milwaukee

Tony Baez Announces Endorsement from Milwaukee Area Labor Council
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Tony Baez Announces Endorsement from Milwaukee Area Labor Council

Tony’s experience, knowledge is what’s needed for MPS success

Tony Baez Announces Endorsement From AFT Local 212
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Tony Baez Announces Endorsement From AFT Local 212

AFT continues to be strong voice for public education in Milwaukee

Zipcar adds three new locations near UWM
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Zipcar adds three new locations near UWM

A total of 44 vehicles are available throughout Milwaukee.

UW-Milwaukee receives grant to help PhD students prepare for careers outside academia
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UW-Milwaukee receives grant to help PhD students prepare for careers outside academia

UWM was one of 28 schools nationwide to receive a Next Generation PhD grant.

PBS NewsHour to host Democratic primary debate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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PBS NewsHour to host Democratic primary debate at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

NewsHour co-anchors and managing editors Gwen Ifill and Judy Woodruff will moderate the PBS NewsHour Democratic Primary Debate.

Town Hall Meeting Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
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Town Hall Meeting Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

Alderman Nik Kovac invites you to attend a 3rd District town hall meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd at the East Library (2320 N Cramer Street).

Bublr Extends Its Operating Season to Year Round
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Bublr Extends Its Operating Season to Year Round

For First Time, Bublr Will Stay Open In Winter Season

UWM Research Foundation announces new Catalyst Grants
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UWM Research Foundation announces new Catalyst Grants

The Catalyst Grant Program invests in promising early-stage research at UWM.

Teams from Chicago, Denver, Toronto, and Vancouver in Milwaukee to Reimagine Milwaukee’s Industrial Waterfront
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Teams from Chicago, Denver, Toronto, and Vancouver in Milwaukee to Reimagine Milwaukee’s Industrial Waterfront

Four teams from across the country and Canada will be in Milwaukee on October 22nd and 23rd to participate in the Waterfront Innovations Design Charrette.

It should be safe to walk, right?
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It should be safe to walk, right?

An increase in the number of people killed while walking on Wisconsin roads has the state set to surpass the 2013 total.

2015 MFF Reveals Return of African-American-Focused Black Lens Program
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2015 MFF Reveals Return of African-American-Focused Black Lens Program

Showcasing fiction and documentary films from emerging and established directors in the black community. The Johnson Controls Foundation provides new financial support.

Rep. Brostoff Statement on Arena Deal “No” Vote
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Rep. Brostoff Statement on Arena Deal “No” Vote

It is a bad deal for my neighbors in this Assembly District and for Milwaukee County.

UWM names new police chief
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UWM names new police chief

LeMire served similar role at UW-Oshkosh

Area water companies license two UWM sensor technologies
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Area water companies license two UWM sensor technologies

“These new technologies resulting from our WEP partnerships are helping Milwaukee compete in the $500 billion global freshwater technology market.”

Milwaukee universities team up to boost startups from research
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Milwaukee universities team up to boost startups from research

Milwaukee joins National Innovation Network through grant

UWM offers voluntary separation incentive in anticipation of state funding cut
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UWM offers voluntary separation incentive in anticipation of state funding cut

The incentive provides a one-time payment of half their base salary to eligible employees.

Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Designate “Manufacturing Universities”
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Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Effort to Designate “Manufacturing Universities”

Legislation endorsed by UW-Madison and UW-Milwaukee would bolster schools’ focus on advanced manufacturing

Ukrainian journalists to speak at UWM about war of words
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Ukrainian journalists to speak at UWM about war of words

Battles in Ukraine are fought with words as well as tanks.

UWM App Brewery and Sojourner Family Peace Center collaborate to educate, protect with new Sojourner Peace app
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UWM App Brewery and Sojourner Family Peace Center collaborate to educate, protect with new Sojourner Peace app

The app includes links and phone numbers for places where abuse victims can find help.

Invitation from Rep. Brostoff to a Protest against the UW Budget Cut Proposal
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Invitation from Rep. Brostoff to a Protest against the UW Budget Cut Proposal

“This evening I will be rallying with the community in support of the UW system.”

Rep. Frederick Kessler and Judge Joan Kessler endow University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scholarship fund
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Rep. Frederick Kessler and Judge Joan Kessler endow University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee scholarship fund

State Rep. Frederick Kessler and his wife, Judge Joan Kessler, are donating $300,000 to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Keep the Panther’s House Milwaukee’s Arena
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Keep the Panther’s House Milwaukee’s Arena

“This town is big enough for the both of us.”

NIH grant supports UWM research into treatment for asthma that may reduce side effects
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NIH grant supports UWM research into treatment for asthma that may reduce side effects

Asthma is a growing health care problem, affecting an estimated 245 million people globally with nearly 25 million afflicted in the U.S. alone.

UWM welcomes the public to the School of Freshwater Sciences’ new home
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UWM welcomes the public to the School of Freshwater Sciences’ new home

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee celebrates the opening of the expanded home of its School of Freshwater Sciences.

UWM Alumni Association Announces 2014 Alumni Award Recipients
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UWM Alumni Association Announces 2014 Alumni Award Recipients

Alumni and University friends recognized for their achievements and commitment to UWM

UWM Alumni Association Announces 2014 Corporate Partners Awards
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UWM Alumni Association Announces 2014 Corporate Partners Awards

Three area companies have received recognition from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Association.

Dynamic Blade Technologies licenses UWM wind turbine energy-storage technology
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Dynamic Blade Technologies licenses UWM wind turbine energy-storage technology

Dynamic Blade Technologies Inc., a Texas-based start-up company, has entered into a licensing agreement with UWMRF to develop and commercialize an energy-storage and power-conversion technology for wind turbines.

The Nicholas Family Foundation supports UWM’s Innovation Campus
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The Nicholas Family Foundation supports UWM’s Innovation Campus

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) has announced a $750,000 gift from the Nicholas Family Foundation.

Meeting To Focus on Potential Development Opportunities in Bronzeville
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Meeting To Focus on Potential Development Opportunities in Bronzeville

News Release from Alderwoman Milele Coggs

Does Williamsburg Still Matter? Preservation and Storytelling in the 21st Century
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Does Williamsburg Still Matter? Preservation and Storytelling in the 21st Century

Free Lecture by Jeff Klee, Architectural Historian – Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

UWM Unveils Student-Built Mobile App for Milwaukee County
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UWM Unveils Student-Built Mobile App for Milwaukee County

Officials from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and Milwaukee County will jointly unveil a new mobile app for county services that was created in UWM’s Mobile Innovation Lab (“the App Brewery”) at a news conference Tuesday, June 4.

City car sharing partnership brings Zipcar to the 3rd Aldermanic District
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City car sharing partnership brings Zipcar to the 3rd Aldermanic District

The City of Milwaukee has launched a new partnership with Zipcar, Inc. to offer a car sharing program in Milwaukee located in the 3rd District, Alderman Nik Kovac said.

Urban home ownership, maintaining neighborhood vitality to be discussed during City Hall event Friday
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Urban home ownership, maintaining neighborhood vitality to be discussed during City Hall event Friday

A City Hall event on Friday (February 1) entitled “Panel on Urban Home Ownership and Neighborhood Vitality during the Foreclosure Crisis,” will feature Alderman Nik Kovac.

Same-day voter registration advisory referendum goes to voters on April 2, 2013
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Same-day voter registration advisory referendum goes to voters on April 2, 2013

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs January 15, 2013

Neighborhood Town Hall set for TONIGHT
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Neighborhood Town Hall set for TONIGHT

Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac invites residents to share concerns and hear from local officials at a Neighborhood Town Hall meeting this evening (Tuesday, October 2).

Neighborhood Town Hall set for Tuesday
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Neighborhood Town Hall set for Tuesday

Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac invites residents to share concerns and hear from local officials at a Neighborhood Town Hall meeting the evening of Tuesday, October 2nd 2012.