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Safe & Sound Announces Neighborhood Team Expansion to North Milwaukee Neighborhoods

As with any major expansion, Safe & Sound completed a new fundraising campaign to expand into the new district.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Thanks Common Council for Their Support to Remove Estabrook Dam

MMSD will be responsible for removing the Dam once it obtains the necessary DNR permits.

More Police Is Not the Answer

Better trained police — and spending on services for under-served neighborhoods — is a better approach.

National television host to promote Milwaukee entrepreneur Kimberly Hall

Nov. 3 episode of “Steve Harvey Show” will feature Signature Sweets .

A Riot of Good Intentions

Or how a small city green space was killed by countless improvements.

The Growth of Journey House

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

How Bad (or Good) is Hammes HQ Design?

Is it urban or suburban, Jeffersonian or Reaganesque? The debate has already begun.

City Could Get Tougher on Defendants

Municipal Court already makes a profit but plan would toughen debt collections, hold cars, attach wages.

Hammes Moving Downtown in 2018

Another company moving from suburbs to Downtown and with unusual architectural style.

Sylville Smith’s Killer Charged With Sex Assault

Officer Dominique Heaggan-Brown's fatal shooting of Smith had set off near-riot in city.

City’s Lead Water Lines At Issue

Activist group demands more action, replacing all service lines could cost more than $700 million.

MPS Sets Sights on Increased State Funding

Buoyed by victory on OSSP takeover law, union and parents call for funding equity.

Join the City of Milwaukee on the Path to Platinum

Please take a moment and share your opinion on bicycling in Milwaukee.

Mayor Barrett Reports on In-Person Absentee Voting Numbers

More than 6,000 in-person absentee ballots have been casted since September 26

Streetcar Project Receives Federal Grant

City will use funding to study extension of streetcar to Bronzeville and Walker's Point.

Mayor Barrett Announces Extension of Milwaukee Public Library Fine Forgiveness Campaign

More than 6,000 Milwaukee residents have reactivated library cards

Will Judge Siefert Run for Sheriff?

Insiders say he's retiring, could target Clarke. And Charlie Sykes won't run for Senate.

The Hypocrisy of the WMC

Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce wants no judge recusals -- except when it benefits them.

Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Development Partners

Issues Request for Proposal for Martin Luther King library

Mayor Barrett’s 2017 Executive Budget Address

As Delivered

Announcement of Talgo’s new Century City project is cause for excitement

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey September 26, 2016

Talgo Coming Back to Milwaukee

Spanish train manufacturer will overhaul Los Angeles subway cars in Century City.

State of Wisconsin to declare Sunday, September 25th “Chris Kegel Day”

Milwaukee icon and national bicycle advocacy figure to be recognized throughout the state

A.O. Smith Corp. and Marquette University to hold Sept. 27 news conference to highlight national study results on water security threats and solutions

The study also comes weeks after the U.S. Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2016.

Mayor Barrett unveils enhanced resources for Milwaukee property owners

Private buildings have access to streamlined services, resources for energy efficiency

Coalition of Photographic Arts Gets Happy

Group supports Milwaukee Film Festival documentary with photo project

City of Milwaukee Announces An Organics Collection Pilot Program

Residents in selected Milwaukee neighborhoods encouraged to participate

Concerns Over Lead In Drinking Water

Freshwater for Life Action Coalition calls for a moratorium on partial lead service line replacements.

Program Combats Foreclosures

Layton Boulevard West Neighbors has invested $3.5 million to renovate foreclosed properties in the area, but housing challenges remain.

Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Expected Festival Guests

Headliners include Academy Award-winner John Ridley, Emmy Award-winner Sam Pollard, The Blind Side actor Quinton Aaron, Silicon Valley actor Martin Starr, and Arrested Development actor Mae Whitman

Mayor Barrett Highlights Neighborhood Revitalization Effort

Northcott Neighborhood House working to improve access to job skills, housing rehab

Why Wisconsin Needs Mexico

And how Trump’s get-tough policies will hurt the state.

Action Needed on Lead in Drinking Water

City and DNR officials agree on need, Barrett says current approach just a “band-aid.”

Mayor: Strongly urging owners, residents to install water filters for lead

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan---September 7, 2016

The New Charlie Sykes

He's confessing his errors and getting lots of publicity. Could there be a connection?

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Box Office Opens on Thursday

Today is last day to buy discounted festival passes and ticket 6-Packs. New Age Narcissism headlines Opening Night Party

Rahm Emanuel and Chicago get it—How about Milwaukee?

Chicago to hire hundreds of new officers to address deadly violence

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Reappointment of DHHS Director Héctor Colón

Colón Reappointment Wins Endorsement of Mayor Barrett, Gov. Doyle, Wisconsin Center for Performance Excellence, broad coalition of community members

Disney’s Queen of Katwe and Academy Award-Winners Highlight Spotlight Presentations

Festival opens with Life, Animated from Academy Award-winner Roger Ross Williams. Milwaukee 53206: A Community Serves Time returns to Milwaukee after sold-out June premiere

Mexico Opens 50th US Consulate Here

A big turnout of American and Mexican politicians with "Trumpism" in the air.

Marquette Law School to host conference on public policy and American drinking water

This conference will take an interdisciplinary approach to exploring the water-related legal, scientific, engineering and environmental issues that fill today’s news and touch all of our lives.

Legislature Resists Background Checks for Guns

18 states require them, 85% of state residents support them, but Walker, GOP resist.

Sylville Smith Probe Looks Suspicious

AG Brad Schimel’s links to Milwaukee Police raise questions about his investigation.

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces John Ridley to Join Board of Directors

Academy Award-winner and Mequon native will be this year’s keynote speaker

Young Workers Building Homes in Walker Square

Milwaukee Christian Center program employs adults aged 18-24, and has built 14 new homes.

Redistricting and Democracy

Gerrymandering has eliminated nearly all competitive legislative and congressional districts.

City’s “Second-Class Citizens” Are Frustrated

As Ald. Rainey has argued, racism led to violent uprising.

Mayor Barrett Lifts 10:00 p.m. Curfew for Residents under the Age of 18

Curfew was in response to events last weekend in Sherman Park neighborhood

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Cream City Cinema Program Lineup

58 locally-made films to be presented; $12,500 to be awarded in juried prizes

Contractor Fair Opens The Doors To Doing Business With The Housing Authority

Attendees were able to meet with HACM staff and to learn about programs that build the capacity of businesses, including minority and women-owned businesses and businesses that employ low-income, local workers.

Where Are Top CEOs on City’s Unrest?

The silence is deafening. But Mayor Barrett says they want to help.

Racism Led to Violent Weekend, Residents Say

Poverty, segregation, racial profiling by police all led to explosion, they note.

How to Create Central City Jobs

Northwestern Mutual's new tower is a shining example of how to create jobs in city.

Statement from Governor Walker

"I have activated the Wisconsin National Guard to be in a position to aid local law enforcement upon request."

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals Cine Sin Fronteras Program Lineup

Showcasing the rich and vibrant Latinx diaspora through cinema

City “Can’t Police” Away Its Violence

Local leaders call for comprehensive solution to gun violence in Milwaukee.

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Launches Sportsball! and United States of Cinema Programs

Programs include feature-length sports documentaries and American independent fiction films

District Attorney John Chisholm earns support of community leaders, elected officials, labor unions, citizen organizations, and law enforcement groups

Chisholm, a veteran of the United States Army, was first elected in 2006 after serving 12 years as an assistant prosecutor, including leading the gun unit.

MKE United Greater Downtown Action Agenda to Create Shared, Inclusive Vision for Downtown, Adjacent Neighborhoods

Local leaders call on community to shape vision, priorities and strategies of Action Agenda

Black Husky Brewing Opens

See inside the new Riverwest brewery.

Threatened Milwaukee Soldiers Home Buildings to be Rehabilitated, Reused

Team led by The Alexander Company to rehabilitate historic buildings for homeless, at-risk veterans

Bronzeville Week 2016 kickoff news conference set for Thursday

Cultural and Arts Festival, HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run to highlight first day of family-oriented week of celebration in Bronzeville

Trumpism

The evidence-free appeal of Donald Trump.

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Black Lens Program Lineup

Showcases fiction and documentary films from emerging and established African-American directors

Mayor Barrett and MPD Celebrate National Night Out

Neighborhood Events to Take Place across City

Scale Up Milwaukee opens applications for Scalerator 4

The six-month, seven-session training program teaches business owners the practical skills to inject growth into their ventures.

Local Mayors & Village Presidents endorse DA John Chisholm

“John Chisholm is an honest, straightforward leader who is totally dedicated to keeping our communities safe,” said Oak Creek Mayor Steve Scaffidi.

Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job

In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.

Climb Inside the Belay Apartments

Mandel's "coolest project ever"? It includes unlimited access to a rock-climbing gym.

James B. Methu

"I see our downtown momentum continuing and making its way to neighborhoods..."

The Plight of Milwaukee’s War Children

Inner city violence creates a war zone for children. We need a solution.

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Begins Monday July 25

The opening ceremony well be held at Red Arrow Park from 11:45 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Mayor Tom Barrett endorses ReElection of State Representative Josh Zepnick, cites leadership on workforce development

Representative Zepnick is a former Chair of the Milwaukee Delegation and has served two Governors on the Council on Workforce Investment.

Committee Again Says Yes to Rocky

DCD head Rocky Marcoux once again endorsed at committee, but his fate is still uncertain.

One Woman’s Fight Against Infant Mortality

Milwaukee ranks high in black infant mortality. Tonda Thompson wants to help change that.

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals Second List of Official Selections

Lineup includes Beware the Slenderman and a new sports documentary program

Why Rocky Marcoux Is In Trouble

New Common Council leaders want to ax the DCD leader. But why? Few will say.

Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission Releases 2016 Mid-Year Report

Report presents analysis of 2016 homicides and non-fatal shootings in the first half of the year

How Juli Kaufmann Is Fixing Milwaukee

Her Fix Development takes on high-risk developments in transitional neighborhoods.

Inside the New Mercantile Lofts

Former International Building now has 36 apartments. View the units and restored mural.

Postman Square, City’s Newest Park

But it does have a long history. The park's roots trace back to 1889.

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett endorses District Attorney John Chisholm

“He is committed to developing and implementing innovative solutions that continue to make our city a safer, stronger community," said Mayor Tom Barrett.

Safe Zones Expanding in City

City-funded specialists handle violence prevention, conflict resolution in high-crime areas.

Wisconsin “Undecided” in Presidential Election?

One in five are undecided, independent or neither party voters in presidential race.

Bike Sharing for Low-Income Riders

Bublr Bikes and city win grant to help build a truly inclusive system.

Milwaukee Film Announces Addition of Mark Sabljak to Festival Staff

Former Milwaukee Business Journal publisher and market president joins team for 2016 film festival

Council Okays Streetcar to Bucks Arena

$40 million extension would add .75 miles to route, also connect convention center.

Rocky Marcoux’s Job in Jeopardy

Council majority votes no, but decision will get reconsidered. His chances look slim.

Joint Effort Improving Housing on West Side

Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity will repair, rehab 60 homes in Washington Park neighborhood.

Is Kimpton Hotel “Project of the Decade”?

Kimpton Journeyman Hotel opens in Third Ward, to cheers of city and civic officials.

Public/Private Consortium to Invest in the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee

These investments build on increased demand for Y programs, expanded community partnerships and continuous improvements to the Y’s operating model.

Mayor Barrett Announces Grant for Training in Technology Fields

Department of Labor Funds Allow Residents to Develop Skills for In-Demand Tech Jobs

Rocky Marcoux Wins Committee Approval

DCD leader was thought to be in trouble, but city committee votes 4-0 to reconfirm.

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Reveals First List of Official Selections

Milwaukee Film announces new Latinx diaspora program and film festival venues

Join the Mayor on a Walk through Downtown’s Westown Neighborhood

This is an opportunity for the public to walk with the Mayor and observe all of the exciting neighborhood developments along the way.

Come Meet the Urban Milwaukee Gang

Our annual party is Tuesday, 5 p.m. And oh, the stories we could tell.

Menomonee Valley Partners announces new board leadership

"I am in awe of what has been accomplished, but we must sustain it and continue to grow," said Keyes.

The Power of Common Ground

Nonprofit advocacy group has had huge impact on city, though some grumble about their tactics.

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