Public Safety Meeting

Public Safety Meeting

This is one of the safest and best neighborhoods in the City of Milwaukee.

A call for maximum penalties for fireworks violations

A call for maximum penalties for fireworks violations

Despite warnings and pleas from local fire and police officials, and from other public and elected officials, I’ve been told that business has been steady at fireworks stands in communities surrounding Milwaukee.

Extreme Heat Health Advisory Issued for Milwaukee County

Extreme Heat Health Advisory Issued for Milwaukee County

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for Milwaukee County beginning Tuesday morning for Southeastern Wisconsin, including Milwaukee County.

Extreme dry conditions, fireworks bad combination

Extreme dry conditions, fireworks bad combination

Possession of fireworks is against the law in Milwaukee and can result in fines ranging from $500 to $1,000.

Walk or run for better health – tomorrow

Walk or run for better health – tomorrow

The goal of the event is to get urban dwellers to re-think nutrition, exercise and healthy choices.

Youth Council President Zach Komes issues statement on final approval of federal student loan compromise

Youth Council President Zach Komes issues statement on final approval of federal student loan compromise

The congressional compromise came with some negatives, including increasing loan rates on graduate students and recent college graduates.

Restaurant expansion another positive for Kinnickinnic Ave. business district

Restaurant expansion another positive for Kinnickinnic Ave. business district

The owner of Guanajuato Restaurant, located at 2301 S Howell Ave., has purchased the vacant building at 2317 S. Howell Ave.

Looking out for seniors during the hot weather

Looking out for seniors during the hot weather

Alderwoman Coggs again looking in on seniors, delivering cold water today

Reminder — Town Hall Meeting this Evening

Reminder — Town Hall Meeting this Evening

The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the gymnasium at La Follette School, 3239 N. 9th St.

Neighborhood Ambassadors to again tend  to near south side neighborhoods (news conference tomorrow a.m.)

Neighborhood Ambassadors to again tend to near south side neighborhoods (news conference tomorrow a.m.)

Neighborhood Ambassadors – W-2 participants who gain job training and work experience while tidying up neighborhoods and business strip areas on the near south side – will be introduced during a news conference Thursday morning, Alderman Bob Donovan said. The news conference will be at 10 a.m. Thursday (June 28) at the intersection of S. 21st St. and W. Scott St. Alderman Donovan will be joined by ambassadors, neighborhood residents and business owners, and representatives from partner organizations – UMOS (United Migrant Opportunity Services) and Journey House. Modeled after the Downtown Ambassadors who “patrol” in and around downtown Milwaukee – the Neighborhood Ambassadors provide help cleaning up litter and debris, removing graffiti, and keeping an eye out for possible criminal activity, the alderman said. Alderman Donovan said the distinctively clad ambassadors – more than two dozen – will be working in the Operation Impact area on a daily basis. The Operation Impact target area is bounded by W. Pierce St. on the north, W. Lincoln Ave. on the south, S. 16th Street/S. Cesar Chavez Dr. on the east and S. 38th St. on the west – an area considered one of Milwaukee’s most ethnically diverse. The area is located within the 2nd Police District. Alderman Donovan has said the Neighborhood Ambassador program is a “win-win” for the near south side and the city, as participants are performing valuable community service work that improves the look of neighborhoods, and also increases “eyes and ears” on streets for public safety. 2012 Neighborhood Ambassadors Launch In addition, the ambassador program participants receive assistance with resume writing, job skills, and with applying for jobs online. UMOS is providing funding and overall administrative oversight for the ambassador program, and the crews will be supervised by staff at UMOS and Journey House.

Grand Theatre ticket booth transformed to meet needs of visitors and newcomers

Grand Theatre ticket booth transformed to meet needs of visitors and newcomers

Downtown Milwaukee is finding creative ways to revitalize Wisconsin Ave.

Town Hall meeting tomorrow night at La Follette School

Town Hall meeting tomorrow night at La Follette School

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will host a 6th District town hall meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday, June 27) that will include discussions about city services.