By Cassandra Lans Various leaders from Milwaukee are weighing in on what they think about Mayor Barrett’s approach to addressing the increase in gun violence throughout the city. Last week, … [Read more...]
Committee shifts more community development funding directly to local organizations
One million dollars in federal Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) would be redirected from City of Milwaukee agencies directly to community organizations, initiatives and groups that support … [Read more...]
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Governor’s continued attempts to disenfranchise voters warrant arrest
By Alderman Ashanti Hamilton If a man was to threaten someone else with bodily harm or death in this country, that man would be arrested, charged with any number of crimes and likely jailed. … [Read more...]
The Villard Avenue Business Improvement District held its’ free neighborhood street festival
The Villard Avenue Business Improvement Dist. #19 held its free 2012 neighborhood street festival on W. Villard Ave. between N. 35th and N. 38th Streets on Sat., August 25. Alderman Ashanti Hamilton … [Read more...]
Villard Avenue Day Festival is Saturday
The Villard Avenue Business Improvement District #19 will be holding its free 2012 neighborhood street festival on W. Villard Ave. between N. 35th and N. 38th Streets on Saturday, August 25 from 10:00 … [Read more...]
Common Council approves Milwaukee Jobs Act initiative
The Common Council this week approved creation of the Milwaukee Jobs Act -Transitional Jobs Program – a multifaceted effort to create employment opportunities for city young people and job seekers … [Read more...]
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. co-hosted a documentary film screening
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. co-hosted a documentary film screening and event last week on Wednesday, July 18 marking International Nelson Mandela Day, in honor of the Nobel … [Read more...]
City receives check to assist property owners
The City of Milwaukee was presented with a $57,000 check last Thursday to be used to assist property owners in making repairs to broken or damaged sewer lines, according to Alderman Joe Davis, … [Read more...]
Be the Change Youth Leadership Program Culmination
Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, in partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools and Potawatami Bingo Casino, back in June 2011 launched a new youth initiative designed to provide wrap-around mentoring, … [Read more...]
Fundraiser held in support of Ptosha Davis becoming Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year
A fundraiser was recently held at Gene’s Lanes & Lounge in support of Ptosha Davis in her quest to become Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year. The kickoff brunch is the first of many … [Read more...]