Millwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Speaks in Support of Bills Pre-empting Living Wage Ordinance

Millwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Speaks in Support of Bills Pre-empting Living Wage Ordinance

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander today testified before a joint Legislative committee in support of two bills that would preempt a "living wage" ordinance.

Common Council to honor Vel Phillips & Willie Hines

Common Council to honor Vel Phillips & Willie Hines

Attorney Vel Phillips and former Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. will be recognized during tomorrow’s (Tuesday, March 4) regular meeting of the full Council at City Hall.

Northwestern Mutual Narrows Contractor Candidates

Northwestern Mutual Narrows Contractor Candidates

Local, small businesses encouraged to seek subcontracting opportunities

ACLU Seeks Swift Ruling to Block State From Enforcing Marriage Ban

ACLU Seeks Swift Ruling to Block State From Enforcing Marriage Ban

The American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of Wisconsin and the law firm of Mayer Brown filed a preliminary injunction yesterday seeking an order that the state may not enforce Wisconsin’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples.

MPS Board passes plan to improve achievement at persistently low-performing schools

MPS Board passes plan to improve achievement at persistently low-performing schools

All 48 schools receiving lowest rating on state report card to receive turnaround support; 25 to receive more substantial intervention as Commitment Schools

MPS’ high-performing Whitman Elementary School is growing to K-8

MPS’ high-performing Whitman Elementary School is growing to K-8

Southwest-side school's expansion continues MPS’ path of strategic facility use

Milwaukee County Supervisor John Weishan Calls for Advisory Referendum on New Sports and Entertainment Complex

Milwaukee County Supervisor John Weishan Calls for Advisory Referendum on New Sports and Entertainment Complex

Says Voters Have Already Approved Other Priorities Such as Parks, Recreation and Culture, Transit and Emergency Medical Services in 2008 Referendum

Gathering on the Green will electrify Rotary Park for its 20th Anniversary

Gathering on the Green will electrify Rotary Park for its 20th Anniversary

The Fab Four Beatles Tribute and Mark Wood set to perform

Senior at MPS’ Rufus King H.S. wins President’s Volunteer Service Award

Senior at MPS’ Rufus King H.S. wins President’s Volunteer Service Award

Chariesse Ellis has provided more than 200 hours of service; comes as MPS adds community service to graduation requirements

88Nine RadioMilwaukee (WYMS-FM) Names Radio Veteran Sean Demery as PD

88Nine RadioMilwaukee (WYMS-FM) Names Radio Veteran Sean Demery as PD

Demery an award-winning broadcaster with experience in multiple music formats

Public transit helps keep Wisconsin connected

Public transit helps keep Wisconsin connected

Governor Scott Walker has proclaimed March 3 to 9 Wisconsin Transit Week.

$10,000 Awarded to Community Artists for Performance Ideas in the ARTery, New Park in Harambee

$10,000 Awarded to Community Artists for Performance Ideas in the ARTery, New Park in Harambee

Community members dreamed up 116 ideas in response, and after an open jury hosted at All People’s Church, beintween awarded a total of $10,000 to the top 20 winners.