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U.S. Cellular Arena naming rights

After careful consideration, U.S. Cellular and Wisconsin Center District (WCD), owner and operator of the U.S. Cellular Arena in Milwaukee, have decided to not continue the naming rights agreement to the building. When the current agreement with WCD ends on May 31, 2014, U.S. Cellular will no longer have the naming rights to the arena. We have enjoyed working with WCD, and we wish them success in the future.

May 2nd, 2014 by Press Release

WDA Foundation awards more than $53,000 to 22 dental health programs

The Wisconsin Dental Association Foundation has announced $53,725 in grants and designated funding to 22 programs that bring oral health care to low-income Wisconsin residents and provide other dentistry-related services.

May 2nd, 2014 by Press Release

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will introduce a Common Council resolution condemning the abduction of as many as 234 Nigerian school girls by a terrorist group last month in Nigeria. Alderwoman Coggs said the abduction has ignited outrage across the globe and “is an appallingviolation of basic human rights.” She said reports from Nigeria indicate the missing girls are possibly being sold as brides to Islamic militants for the equivalent of $12 each. “As the mother of a young daughter, I can only imagine the worry and heartbreak being felt by the mothers and other family members of the abducted girls,” Alderwoman Coggs said. “The abduction and forced control of these young women reminds us of the obstacles women and girls face around the world every day in attaining basic freedoms.” “I think it is important for the Council to go on record condemning this heinous act and asking for their release as soon as possible through the efforts of U.S. and international officials,” she said. In a related matter, there will be a rally in support of the abducted girls tomorrow, Saturday, May 3, from noon to 2 p.m. in Red Arrow Park across from City Hall. The rally – being duplicated in communities across the U.S. tomorrow – will encourage women and girls in attendance to wear a Gele (headwrap) as a show of unity and support for the girls and their families.

May 2nd, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs

2013 Business, Leisure Travel Sees Continued Growth

Milwaukee County Leads the State in Tourism Expenditures

May 2nd, 2014 by VISIT Milwaukee

Milwaukee Repertory theater Receives $500,000 Grant From the Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation to Repair Sinking Building

The Herzfeld Foundation has awarded a one-time $500,000 grant toward construction costs.

May 2nd, 2014 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater

Unplanned Closures to Impact Traffic on US 45

Pavement repairs will take place on SB US 45 at Center St.

May 2nd, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Southern Blues Rocker Paul Thorn Live at Turner Hall Ballroom

Thursday * August 21 * 7 pm Doors | 8 pm Show

May 2nd, 2014 by Pabst Theater Group

Council measure seeks changes to allow energy competition and savings

Alderman Robert J. Bauman has introduced a resolution that seeks to change state law to allow the city and small businesses to seek alternative energy provider.

May 1st, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman

Brostoff calls for Increase in Minimum Wage

Jonathan Brostoff, candidate for State Assembly District 19, released a statement today in observance of International Workers’ Day.

May 1st, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff

Statement from Prospective Milwaukee Bucks Owners Wesley Edens & Marc Lasry

“Commissioner Silver has taken strong and swift action to address Mr. Sterling’s offensive comments, which run counter to the principles of equality and diversity that define the NBA today. There is no place for racism and hatred in sports – or in our society.”

May 1st, 2014 by Press Release