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Flynn’s Force: Making Neighborhood Connections
Flynn’s Force

Making Neighborhood Connections

How a community liaison officer gets neighbors involved in combating crime.

How Good Are City’s After-School Programs?

How Good Are City’s After-School Programs?

New study by the Public Policy Forum finds strengths and weaknesses in programs for kids.

Milwaukee County Supervisor Stamper, Milwaukee Alderman Hines Issue Statements on Fatal Shooting in Washington Park
Press Release

Milwaukee County Supervisor Stamper, Milwaukee Alderman Hines Issue Statements on Fatal Shooting in Washington Park

I am deeply saddened by yesterday’s tragic event and send my condolences to the family of 17- year- old Daniel Gardner.

City of Milwaukee Brings Back Popular Compost Bin Distribution Event on May 4th
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City of Milwaukee Brings Back Popular Compost Bin Distribution Event on May 4th

Residents encouraged to reduce waste, save money, learn more about composting

The New Czar of Community Safety

The New Czar of Community Safety

A partnership between the Milwaukee Police and a community organization will pay for a new leader to work on collaborative solutions to crime.

City Nonprofits Avoid Residency Debate

City Nonprofits Avoid Residency Debate

One community leader castigates non-profits for not taking a stand on state proposal to end city residency requirement.

Celebrate Earth Week with an Earth Friendly Ride
Press Release

Celebrate Earth Week with an Earth Friendly Ride

Throughout the week (April 20 – 26) we invite the public to join us as we recognize the important role that public transportation plays in making the world greener.

Habitat Takes On Washington Park Neighborhood

Habitat Takes On Washington Park Neighborhood

Habitat for Humanity works on a five-year, $20 million project to revitalize the Washington Park neighborhood.

County Executive Abele Hires Economic Development Director
Press Release

County Executive Abele Hires Economic Development Director

Teig Whaley-Smith, Economic Development Firm Founder and Adjunct Professor of Law at Marquette University, Joins Milwaukee County

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Announces the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative
Press Release

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Announces the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative

New Strategy Will Help Improve Washington Park Neighborhood

House Confidential: Rocky’s Throne of Stone
House Confidential

Rocky’s Throne of Stone

Neighbor and boss Tom Barrett says DCD head Rocky Marcoux worthy of Nobel Prize, but is his house?

Central City Crusaders

Central City Crusaders

More than 15 Milwaukee groups and individuals are award nominees for work improving central city.

Mayor Barrett’s 2013 State of the City Address
Press Release

Mayor Barrett’s 2013 State of the City Address

Monday, February 25, 2013, Pritzlaff Building

Common Council’s plan will allow developers to combat blight
Press Release

Common Council’s plan will allow developers to combat blight

More than 130 vacant, city-owned houses are set to be renovated or rebuilt and converted into rental properties, as a result of action by the Milwaukee Common Council last week.

Washington Park Wins $600,000 Anti-Crime Grant

Washington Park Wins $600,000 Anti-Crime Grant

Two non-profits will work with the Milwaukee Police Department on strategies to reduce crime in the neighborhood.

Rise of the Urban Ecology Center

Rise of the Urban Ecology Center

How a small non-profit in a trailer in Riverside Park rose to become a major player with centers erected in three county parks.

Supervisor Taylor Visits Milwaukee County Senior Dining Sites
Press Release

Supervisor Taylor Visits Milwaukee County Senior Dining Sites

Supervisor Taylor was appointed and unanimously confirmed to serve on the Milwaukee County Commission on Aging in June of this year.

City People: Sarah Gail Luther
City People

Sarah Gail Luther

A modern Flower Child uses her artistry to rediscover the lost culture in abandoned city lots.

County Board 2013 Budget Blast: Nov. 5, 2012
Press Release

County Board 2013 Budget Blast: Nov. 5, 2012

The Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors, under the leadership of Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, has adopted the 2013 Budget today.

Bank of America Hit With Discrimination Complaint

Bank of America Hit With Discrimination Complaint

Federal complaint claims homes owned by bank in city's minority neighborhoods are more poorly maintained than its homes in white areas.

Supervisor Stamper To Host Second “Employment, Training & Education Expo”
Press Release

Supervisor Stamper To Host Second “Employment, Training & Education Expo”

Social Development Commission and Kaplan University to Co-Host October 25th Event

Supervisor Stamper Pushes for Free Admission at Washington Park Pool
Press Release

Supervisor Stamper Pushes for Free Admission at Washington Park Pool

Committee approves Supervisor’s plan to bring programming, water safety awareness to community

Supervisors Invite Residents to “Tri-District” Budget Listening Session
Press Release

Supervisors Invite Residents to “Tri-District” Budget Listening Session

Session includes 2nd, 5th and 10th Districts

County Board 2013 Budget Blast: October 23, 2012
Press Release

County Board 2013 Budget Blast: October 23, 2012

The Milwaukee County Board’s Finance & Audit Committee is holding a series of budget hearings throughout October on the County Executive’s 2013 Recommended Budget.

Plenty of Horne: New Journalists in Town
Plenty of Horne

New Journalists in Town

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service could be the future of journalism.

Murphy’s Law: Rich Park, Poor Park
Murphy’s Law

Rich Park, Poor Park

Milwaukee County Parks is increasingly a two-tier system, with the worst maintained parks in poor areas.

LEAP summer youth work program sees first graduating class
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LEAP summer youth work program sees first graduating class

Successful inaugural session of new program yields 17 young leaders; Alderman Willie Wade points to brighter future

Photo Gallery: 2012 North American Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship
Photo Gallery

2012 North American Hardcourt Bike Polo Championship

Milwaukee's hometown team brings home the hardware.

Event Wednesday will tout summer safety in the city
Press Release

Event Wednesday will tout summer safety in the city

Alderman Michael J. Murphy will join representatives from the Milwaukee Police Department and the Milwaukee Fire Department to encourage safe summer activities for children. The event will take place tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. at the entrance to Washington Park Pool, 1859 N. 40th St.

United Methodist Children’s Services Phase III Holds Groundbreaking Celebration

United Methodist Children’s Services Phase III Holds Groundbreaking Celebration

Although the official groundbreaking ceremony was held this past weekend, the United Methodist Children's Services (UMCS) Phase III development is well under construction. The 10-unit mixed-use apartment building, to be located at 3800 West Lisbon Ave., will provide quality affordable housing for low-income families.

It’s Bike to Work Week in Milwaukee!

It’s Bike to Work Week in Milwaukee!

Even if it just once this week, give it a try as biking to work might just be the most fun you have all summer.

The Roundup: ABC and the Gay Governor
The Roundup

ABC and the Gay Governor

The catch, is that McGreevey announced he was gay, while the lover says he, himself, is straight.

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