Art Heitzer

Council Concerned RNC Free Speech Zone Could Bring Extremists, Violence

'To hell with that,' says alderman of hate groups getting city-sanctioned platform.

Eitel Cancels Plans For Vel Phillips Plaza Cafe After Council Questions, Public Opposition

After Milwaukee Turners "pilloried" Eitel on Tuesday, things appear to have snowballed behind the scenes.

JusticePoint Continues Jail Alternatives Program for Municipal Court

Nonprofit group suing city after municipal judges sought to cancel its services contract.

Deer District Concert Halls Okayed Again

Zoning committee endorses project. Not our call to decide who is or isn't a monopoly, note Bauman, DCD.

Milwaukee to Launch 32nd Friendshipment of Medicine to Cuba on July 6

Milwaukee Cuban-Americans Demand Biden Lift Economic Blockade on the Cuban People

Rep. Gwen Moore to Speak at June 20 Caravan to End US Embargo on Cuba — on the eve of UN Vote, with Biden’s position in the balance

June 20 is the Next Caravan to Normalize Relations with Cuba, after Veterans & Immigrant Groups Joined Milwaukee Caravan on Memorial Day Weekend

Milwaukee Rep. Moore Leads Congressional Appeal for Biden to Act Now to Improve Relations with Cuba

Contribution to Marina Dimitrijevic of $75

Milwaukee Turners Call for Lasting Measures to Uproot Systemic Racism in Law Enforcement and Oppose Military Responses to the Current Crisis

Contribution to Alex Brower of $100

John Norquist’s 70th Birthday Party

A host of Milwaukeeans and former city officials attend gala party in Chicago.

Historic Turner Hall Gets New Signs

Milwaukee landmark now sporting three new signs with historic appeal.

Members of the Milwaukee Turners Turn $4,000 Into a $16,000 Gift to Support America’s Black Holocaust Musuem

The Milwaukee Turners, founded by abolitionists in the 1850s, is the oldest civic organization in Milwaukee and has been deeply committed to social justice since its founding.

Contribution to Bob Peterson of $100

Milwaukee Turners Welcome Naming 4th Street in Honor of Vel Phillips

The Milwaukee Turners were founded in 1853 by immigrants and refugees from Germany who became strong abolitionists and allies of Frederick Douglass.

The Return of George Washington

3,000-pound statue of first president restored, returned to median on Wisconsin Ave.

Milwaukee Turners Call for U.S. to Admit Refugees and Reject Fear and Isolation

The Milwaukee Turners was founded by refugees who fled Germany after the failed democratic revolution in 1848.

Gwen Connolly continues to garner endorsements in race for Branch 44

She has previously announced the endorsement of hundreds of judges, attorneys, elected officials, and community leaders.

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.

Kenneth Germanson to receive 2014 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

News release from Alderman Robert J. Bauman

Nominees sought for 2014 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

Nominees are being sought for the 2014 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award, according to Alderman Robert J. Bauman.

Nominees sought for 2013 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

Nominees are being sought for the 2013 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award, according to Alderman Robert J. Bauman.

Green Named 2012 Winner of Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

The Milwaukee Common Council will honor Mr. Green on Tuesday, September 25 prior to the start of its regular meeting at 9 a.m. in the third floor Council Chamber at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.