Author, sociology professor Sharkey goes “On the Issues” to discuss racial inequality issues affecting urban areas

Author, sociology professor Sharkey goes “On the Issues” to discuss racial inequality issues affecting urban areas

Sharkey is the author of Stuck in Place: Urban Neighborhoods and the End of Progress Toward Racial Equality.

David J. Drury Joins WEDC Board

David J. Drury Joins WEDC Board

David J. Drury participates in first WEDC meeting at Schlitz Park in Milwaukee

The Pfister® Hotel Names Dominic Inouye Next Narrator in Residence

The Pfister® Hotel Names Dominic Inouye Next Narrator in Residence

He cofounded the Milwaukee Spotlight Student Film Festival and has over twenty years of experience as a teacher.

Wis. Nonprofits Want US Dept. of Justice to Challenge Voter ID Law

Wis. Nonprofits Want US Dept. of Justice to Challenge Voter ID Law

They Cite Recent Evidence of “Racist Intent”

Summefest Announces U.S. Cellular® Connection Stage Headliners and Performance Dates

Summefest Announces U.S. Cellular® Connection Stage Headliners and Performance Dates

The U.S. Cellular Connection Stage is teaming up with FM106.1, Milwaukee’s Best Country, to introduce a new genre to the stage for Summerfest 2016.

Mike Goodrich Steps Down as Potawatomi Hotel & Casino General Manager

Mike Goodrich Steps Down as Potawatomi Hotel & Casino General Manager

Former Tribal Chairman, Property General Manager Hartford Shegonee named General Manager/Chief Executive Officer.

Celebrating 46 Years of Service to Milwaukee’s South Side with Expansion to Welcome More Students, Provide Support for Expectant Mothers with Addiction

Celebrating 46 Years of Service to Milwaukee’s South Side with Expansion to Welcome More Students, Provide Support for Expectant Mothers with Addiction

Anniversary Celebration will honor Friends of the Hispanic Community & Badger Mutual Wall of Fame Awardees and Commemorate Expanded Partnerships to Benefit Students

Shorewood and Milwaukee residents going solar through partnerships with Midwest Renewable Energy Association

Shorewood and Milwaukee residents going solar through partnerships with Midwest Renewable Energy Association

The first of over a dozen informational sessions is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at Three Lions Pub, 4515 N Oakland Ave.

Taylor, Stakeholders Call on GOP to Fund Voter ID Information Campaign

Taylor, Stakeholders Call on GOP to Fund Voter ID Information Campaign

Campaign required as state prepares for 1 million additional voters in November

Milwaukee Underground Film Festival runs April 28-May 1

Milwaukee Underground Film Festival runs April 28-May 1

The UWM Department of Film, Video, New Genres, and Animation presents the 16th annual Milwaukee Underground Film Festival.

Video of Violent Altercation with Student Raises Critical Concerns

Video of Violent Altercation with Student Raises Critical Concerns

In response to the disturbing video showing a violent altercation between a student and a Milwaukee Public School teacher’s aide, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement

EPA Celebrates SmartWay Affiliates that Support Cleaner Freight

EPA Celebrates SmartWay Affiliates that Support Cleaner Freight

Transportation is the fastest growing source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S., accounting for close to 30 percent of greenhouse gas emissions annually.