Deadline is Oct. 1 to apply for NSP2 Homebuyer Assistance program

Deadline is Oct. 1 to apply for NSP2 Homebuyer Assistance program

Participants are offered both financial and technical advice as part of the program.

Bradley Tech students to unveil Milwaukee Observatory in historic Walker’s Point

Bradley Tech students to unveil Milwaukee Observatory in historic Walker’s Point

The Milwaukee Observatory will be open Saturday, Sept. 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 22 and Sunday, Sept. 23 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Everest College Impending Closure No Surprise

Everest College Impending Closure No Surprise

Everest, part of Corinthian Colleges, Inc. is a project that I and several other community stakeholders consistently and firmly opposed from the beginning.

Fondy Food Center Dedicates Organic Fruit Orchard Won in Nationwide Competition

Fondy Food Center Dedicates Organic Fruit Orchard Won in Nationwide Competition

Milwaukee-based Fondy Food Center won an organic fruit orchard of up to 40 fruit trees valued at $5,000 for its 80-acre Port Washington farm.

15th Annual Center St. Daze Festival On Saturday

15th Annual Center St. Daze Festival On Saturday

The activities run from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, and will be taking place along Center St. between Humboldt Blvd. and Holton St.

Protests at Palermo’s not good for business

Protests at Palermo’s not good for business

Future business grand openings in Milwaukee could depend on it.

Common Council Sets Standards for Elementary School Playgrounds

Common Council Sets Standards for Elementary School Playgrounds

The Milwaukee Common Council today passed a measure that will require all new elementary schools in the city to provide a minimum amount of safe, open play space to help children stay healthy and active.

State-Imposed Limits Slow Property Tax Growth in 2012

State-Imposed Limits Slow Property Tax Growth in 2012

Final Figures Show Statewide Property Taxes Increased 0.2%

Silver City Neighborhood Hosting InterNational Food & Art Walk This Weekend

Silver City Neighborhood Hosting InterNational Food & Art Walk This Weekend

The activities run from noon until 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, and will be taking place all along National Ave. between S. 34th St. and S. 39th St.

Alderman Donovan to announce two crime prevention efforts on city’s near south side

Alderman Donovan to announce two crime prevention efforts on city’s near south side

The news conference at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 5.

Council President Hines issues statement in wake of shootings: Citizen Action Needed
Council President Hines issues statement in wake of shootings

Citizen Action Needed

Late last night, shots again rang out in the 15th Aldermanic District.

Declining Enrollments Endanger Future of Rural Schools

Declining Enrollments Endanger Future of Rural Schools

Rural school districts will be under serious pressure in the next few years if declining enrollment is not addressed in school funding formulas.