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Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law

"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.

Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax

And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'

Journey House Youth Sports Return

Athletic programs put on hold during COVID-19 pandemic return for the summer.

A New Public Safety Plan for Milwaukee

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson releases a strategy focused on law enforcement, community healing and neighborhood-level investments.

27 Years As a City Librarian

Retiring Milwaukee Public Library director Paula Kiely reflects on how system has changed.

UWM to hold virtual commencement on Dec. 20

Forest Home Library Not Historic, Alders Vote

Committee overturns historic designation for 1960s building, full council vote to come

Clarke Square Apartments Open

New buildings bookend south side park, provide affordable housing.

Library Director Paula Kiely Retiring

Kiely has led library since 2006, presided over great change.

Cristo Rey Breaks Ground on New School

Voucher high school will move from suburban West Milwaukee to Clarke Square.

Bublr Bikes Names New Executive Director

James Davies takes the handlebars of the growing nonprofit

James Davies Will Lead Bublr Bikes

Cycling attorney James Davies succeeds fundraising veteran Sally Sheperdson.

Carson Unveils New Program in Milwaukee

HUD Secretary touts housing assistance for young Americans aging out of the foster care.

Clarke Square Rises

Two new apartment buildings will bookend park.

Council Holds Streetcar Extension

Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.

A Clarke Square Groundbreaking

Unconventional partnership breaks ground on 40-unit apartment building.

Zilber Initiative Spurs Changes in Clarke Square

Residents and leaders have seen better planning, positive changes.

Baran Park To Get $2.3 Million Upgrade

Journey House proposal would improve dangerous, unkempt baseball fields.

Clarke Square Apartments Advance

Unique apartment project, high-growth internet company and grocery move forward.

Donovan Favors Journey House Plan

Change is "scary,” he says of apartment complex serving youth aged out of foster care.

Unique Apartments for Clarke Square

Unusual partnership will build "affordable, quality housing" for those raised in foster care.

The Growth of Journey House

South-side non-profit rescues building, creates place for youth aging out of foster care.

Domes Shutdown Worries Neighborhood

Clarke Square area will lose business with closing of farmers market, loss of visitors.

More Dialogue With Police Needed?

Chief Flynn, neighborhood leaders look for ways to combat crime.

New Housing Program for Homeless

Journey House program serves those aged 18-25.

New Program for Homeless Young Adults

Collaboration of two non-profits will renovate foreclosed homes on South Side to create housing for homeless.

A Community Organizer at Heart?

Observers sing praises of Ian Bautista, the new head of the Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative

Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address

Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery

New Journey House Football Field

An NFL landing: The Green Bay Packers donate a practice field to the the Clarke Square neighborhood.