In response to the fatal shooting earlier this week in Washington Park, Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell Stamper II said, “I am deeply saddened by yesterday’s tragic event and send my condolences to the family of 17 year- old Daniel Gardner. I will work to the best of my ability to increase and promote safety, anti-drug [...]

Provided by the Milwaukee County Department on Aging A recent report published by the Associated Press lists Milwaukee County as the second least healthiest county in Wisconsin, finishing at number 71 of the 72 counties. The University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation released the rankings on Wednesday, March 20, [...]

By Andrea Waxman Neighborhood News Service As ACTS Housing Specialist Blia Cha drew a red ticket and called out the number, a small group of potential homeowners standing in front of her display table leaned forward expectantly and studied their tickets. At stake was their ranking on a list of hopeful buyers vying for the [...]

Milwaukee residents are invited to a free Employment, Training and Education Expo at the Washington Park Senior Center. The free event is being sponsored by 5th District County Supervisor Russell Stamper II, the Social Development Commission, and Kaplan University. The expo will be held Thursday, October 25 from 10 am to 2 pm at the [...]

Milwaukee County Supervisor Russell W. Stamper II was proud to be on hand Monday as Habitat for Humanity kicked off construction of its 500th home in Milwaukee, located at 2228 N. 40th Street in the 5th Supervisory District. “I’d like to extend a big thanks to Habitat for Humanity and Wells Fargo for reaching this [...]

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity announced today that Wells Fargo would be the lead sponsor of its 500th home build, which will begin construction Monday, June 18. The 500th build will kick off a June ‘Blitz’ week during which Milwaukee Habitat staff and volunteers –including more than 100 from Wells Fargo — will be completing rough [...]

Grant supports community redevelopment programming State Farm Insurance is pleased to announce a $325,000 grant to LISC Milwaukee, a leading expert in achieving long-term neighborhood revitalization. LISC is known for mobilizing residents and optimizing resources to produce sustainable urban communities. State Farm’s grant will support Main Street Milwaukee, community safety and education programming, as well [...]