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Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Ald. Robert Bauman wanted to challenge state law, but his colleagues demur.

Common Ground Scores Win For Public Housing Residents

Common Ground Scores Win For Public Housing Residents

New policy sends city inspectors to check Housing Authority properties starting this week.

Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs

Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs

Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.

By Demolishing Homes, Milwaukee Hopes To Revive Neighborhoods

By Demolishing Homes, Milwaukee Hopes To Revive Neighborhoods

City hopes to raze 180 houses this year, but how long will neighborhoods take to revive?

City Won’t Fully Regulate Airbnb In Milwaukee

City Won’t Fully Regulate Airbnb In Milwaukee

Mayor's staff recommends letting status quo stand, council wants more discussion.

Statement on the Confirmation of Jezamil Arroyo-Vega as the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services
Press Release

Statement on the Confirmation of Jezamil Arroyo-Vega as the Commissioner of Neighborhood Services

From members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderman José G. Pérez, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Mark Borkowski, Alderman Lamont Westmoreland, Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., Alderman Scott Spiker, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Council Confirms New Chief Building Inspector

Council Confirms New Chief Building Inspector

Jezamil Arroyo-Vega is the new head of the Department of Neighborhood Services.

City Hall: Meet the City’s Millennial Task Force
City Hall

Meet the City’s Millennial Task Force

Presenting the 15 members and challenges (Millennial brain drain!) they must address.

Jezamil Arroyo-Vega Named Interim Executive Director at Artists Working in Education
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Jezamil Arroyo-Vega Named Interim Executive Director at Artists Working in Education

Arroyo-Vega brings an array of organizational administration, planning, design and fund development experience to her role at AWE.

How to Grow a Non-Profit

How to Grow a Non-Profit

In 16 years as head of Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, Charlotte John-Gomez grew its budget from $70,000 to more than $1 million.

City Plan Will Rescue The Worst Playgrounds

City Plan Will Rescue The Worst Playgrounds

City and foundation money will be spent to upgrade the 12 most deteriorated playgrounds in Milwaukee.

Meet the Graduates of Bike Intern Program

Meet the Graduates of Bike Intern Program

South Side non-profit teaches high school kids mobile bike repair and customer service.

The Traveling Bicycle Repair Man

The Traveling Bicycle Repair Man

Non-profit group's program has repaired 250 bikes on the South Side.

Launch of Mobile Bike Hub to Cap Off Bike to Work Week
Press Release

Launch of Mobile Bike Hub to Cap Off Bike to Work Week

Hub will promote biking through workshops in South Side neighborhoods and schools

South Siders Concerned about I-94 Changes

South Siders Concerned about I-94 Changes

DOT proposals for exits and entrances at 26th and 35th streets worry area residents.

The Bikewoman Cometh

The Bikewoman Cometh

A south side community group offers a mobile "bike hub" that repairs bikes and helps you get back on the pedals.