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Information and assistance is available to help citizens deal with dangerous heat

Milwaukee police have reported several suspected heat-related deaths in the city during the most recent wave of hot temperatures.

Jul 23rd, 2013 by Common Council President Jose Perez

Obama, Walker job approvals slip below 50 percent in Marquette Law School Poll

A new Marquette Law School Poll finds that job approval ratings for Gov. Scott Walker and President Barack Obama both have slipped below 50 percent in Wisconsin, with sharp differences evident among blocks of swing voters and across various regions in the state.

Jul 23rd, 2013 by Marquette University

Services at the Courthouse Return to Regular Hours

All public services on the first floor of the Milwaukee County Courthouse are returning to regular hours on Tuesday, July 23rd.

Jul 22nd, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele

Still looking for the right school? Enrollment and playground fun nights begin Monday

School tours -- and free family fun -- offered at 5 northwest-side MPS schools

Jul 22nd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools

East Library’s Herman Miller Eames Furnishings to be Auctioned to Fund Public Art at New East Branch

Milwaukee’s Leslie Hindman Auctioneers Will Hold First of Four Auctions Including Furnishings on July 25th

Jul 19th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Library

Repeal of forced ultrasound bill introduced

Democratic legislators vow to continue fight

Jul 18th, 2013 by State Rep. Chris Taylor

Downtown employees get a boost of appreciation

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to host Downtown Employee Appreciation Week July 29 – August 2

Jul 17th, 2013 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21

Courthouse Opening First Floor Services to the Public

Offices Opening at 10am

Jul 16th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele

Committee shifts more community development funding directly to local organizations

News release from Alds. Joe Davis, Sr. and Ashanti Hamilton

Jul 16th, 2013 by Joe Davis, Sr.

Mayor Barrett Launches New Citywide Sustainability Initiative

Mayor Tom Barrett launched a new initiative, ReFresh Milwaukee, on Tuesday, July 16. ReFresh Milwaukee provides a vision for community sustainability over the next 10 years and seeks to make Milwaukee a center for sustainability innovation and thought leadership.

Jul 16th, 2013 by Mayor Tom Barrett

Committee recommends plan to provide foreclosure alternatives

Under a proposal sponsored by Milwaukee Alderman Robert Bauman, some Milwaukee homeowners facing foreclosure due to unpaid city fees on their tax bill would have the option of paying on an installment plan instead of losing their homes.

Jul 16th, 2013 by Ald. Bob Bauman