Common Council committee signs off on support for Local First Milwaukee

Common Council committee signs off on support for Local First Milwaukee

Sponsored by Alderman Tony Zielinski, the resolution pledges Milwaukee’s backing of the effort, and appropriates $100 for the city’s 2013 Local First Milwaukee membership fees.

Chill on the Hill Concert Series Begins Tonight

Chill on the Hill Concert Series Begins Tonight

The music begins at 6:00 P.M. with the headliner taking the stage at 6:30.

In Wisconsin, Blacks Six Times More Likely than Whites to be Arrested for Marijuana Possession, Despite Equal Usage Rates

In Wisconsin, Blacks Six Times More Likely than Whites to be Arrested for Marijuana Possession, Despite Equal Usage Rates

Wisconsin Ranks Fifth in Nation for Highest Racial Disparities, According to New Report by American Civil Liberties Union

More Than 14,000 Wisconsin Borrowers Who Lost Their Homes to Foreclosure to Receive Payments Under National Mortgage Settlement

More Than 14,000 Wisconsin Borrowers Who Lost Their Homes to Foreclosure to Receive Payments Under National Mortgage Settlement

Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen announced today that more than $21.85 million dollars will be distributed to 14,723 Wisconsin residents who lost their homes to foreclosure.

Nominees sought for 2013 Frank P. Zeidler  Public Service Award

Nominees sought for 2013 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award

Nominees are being sought for the 2013 Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award, according to Alderman Robert J. Bauman.

UWM Unveils Student-Built Mobile App for Milwaukee County

UWM Unveils Student-Built Mobile App for Milwaukee County

Officials from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) and Milwaukee County will jointly unveil a new mobile app for county services that was created in UWM’s Mobile Innovation Lab (“the App Brewery”) at a news conference Tuesday, June 4.

Rep. Taylor statement on tomorrow’s major budget action

Rep. Taylor statement on tomorrow’s major budget action

"Tomorrow’s actions will likely show that this budget isn’t for working families, women or children."

Take the Shuttle to Polish Fest

Take the Shuttle to Polish Fest

Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Polish Fest on the bus!

Downtown Dining Week kicks off next Thursday

Downtown Dining Week kicks off next Thursday

40+ dining destinations to serve meal deals June 6 – 13

Statement of Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Regarding the Signing of AB 85

Statement of Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Regarding the Signing of AB 85

The bill signing is taking place in Milwaukee County when the state legislative committees that heard this bill – which targets Milwaukee County – never held a single public hearing here.

Hypocrisy alive and well in the 8th District

Hypocrisy alive and well in the 8th District

Statement of Alderman Joe Dudzik May 31. 2013

Business moving from Milwaukee = wake up call

Business moving from Milwaukee = wake up call

Statement of Alderman Bob Donovan May 31, 2013