African American Children’s Theatre Enrolling Children at NO COST

African American Children’s Theatre Enrolling Children at NO COST

The fun, interactive after-school theatre arts classes at African American Children's Theatre provide children with opportunities to learn life skills along with singing, dancing and acting.

Rake Your Leaves into the Street Beginning October 1, 2015

Rake Your Leaves into the Street Beginning October 1, 2015

City of Milwaukee residents may start raking leaves into the curb lanes starting Thursday, October 1

Wisconsin Center District Board Approves Milwaukee Arena Team

Wisconsin Center District Board Approves Milwaukee Arena Team

The WCD Board unanimously approved the Chairman’s selections.

Join National Drug Take-Back Day on September 26th, 2015

Join National Drug Take-Back Day on September 26th, 2015

Dear Residents: Please join me and Common Council President Michael Murphy in encouraging City of Milwaukee residents to participate in a nationwide drug take-back event on Saturday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Unused and unwanted medicines in a home are a leading cause of accidental poisonings and contribute to prescription drug abuse. In addition, improperly disposed of medications pollute our waters. Unwanted or expired medications can be dropped off at Milwaukee Police Districts 2 through 7, the Milwaukee Municipal Court, 951 North James Lovell Street, and throughout Milwaukee County. Residents are encouraged to bring: Prescription medications, patches, ointments Over-the-counter medications, patches, ointments Non-aerosol medical sprays and vials Pet medications Residents should NOT bring: Illegal drugs Needles/sharps (click here for medical sharps guidance) Bio-hazardous material (anything containing a bodily fluid or blood) Inhalers Aerosol cans Personal care products (shampoo, soaps, lotions, sunscreens, etc.) Household hazardous waste (paint, pesticides, oil, gas) The City of Milwaukee also accepts unwanted medicines year round. Medications may be taken 24/7 to disposal drop boxes located at Milwaukee Police Districts 2 through 7, as well as the Milwaukee Municipal Court site, 951 North James Lovell Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Sincerely, Tom Barrett                        Michael J. Murphy Mayor                                Common Council President Alderman, 10th District

Public Information Meeting Set for West Vliet Street Construction Project

Public Information Meeting Set for West Vliet Street Construction Project

The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) will host a public information meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2015

MPS, Carmen exploring potential strategic partnership at Pulaski Campus

MPS, Carmen exploring potential strategic partnership at Pulaski Campus

Joint statement from Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Dr. Michael Bonds and Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver

Puppies & Kittens! Milwaukee Film Festival Unveils 2015 Sponsor Trailer

Puppies & Kittens! Milwaukee Film Festival Unveils 2015 Sponsor Trailer

Sponsor Trailer a collaboration with Wisconsin Humane Society

Marquette events will raise awareness for suicide prevention

Marquette events will raise awareness for suicide prevention

Marquette is one of 12 sites to participate in national traveling display of 1,100 backpacks

Wisconsin Department of Transportation schedules Hillside Interchange Structures Meeting
AFP Thanks State Assembly for Putting Children First

AFP Thanks State Assembly for Putting Children First

Thanks Senator Stroebel and Representative Sanfelippo For Their Leadership

Republicans Again Put Extreme Special Interests above People

Republicans Again Put Extreme Special Interests above People

Republican Legislature Passes Bills to Endanger Health Care Access for 50,000 Patients While Refusing to Protect Taxpayers

Republicans Put Women’s Health and Lives in Jeopardy in Quest to Defund Planned Parenthood

Republicans Put Women’s Health and Lives in Jeopardy in Quest to Defund Planned Parenthood

“Again, Republicans are putting politics ahead of people...”