By Mayor Cavalier Johnson It’s not hyperbole to say that high-speed internet has become a necessity in recent years. The pandemic shined a light on the fact that connectivity is required to … [Read more...]
EXCEPT WHERE INDICATED, THE OPINIONS EXPRESSED ON THIS PAGE ARE NOT NECESSARILY THOSE OF THE MILWAUKEE COURIER
Power to the Polls Addresses the Importance of Voting Rights in Wisconsin
By Karen Stokes Sunday, November 5 marked one year until Election Day 2024. The organization, Power to the Polls, in conjunction with community and elected leaders from Wisconsin, gathered at … [Read more...]
Mid-Year Review Shows Overall Decline in Milwaukee Crime
By Alexis Flores Milwaukee has seen a decline in overall crime and this progress can continue through more community support. This was the sentiment shared by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Police … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Common Council Votes to Raise Taxes
By Karen Stokes On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Common Council voted to raise the sales tax 2% next year. The bipartisan plan aims to avoid bankruptcy and secure the city’s financial stability. With … [Read more...]
Juneteenth Is Our Independence Day – Cavalier Johnson
Since 1865 Juneteenth Freedom Day June 19, 2023 … [Read more...]
Early Childhood Educators Can Receive $1,500 From a New Milwaukee Program
By Sam Woods This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
HEMAD asks Men to Take a Stand Against Human Trafficking
By Karen Stokes Monday kicked off the fifth annual HEMAD campaign. HEMAD (Human trafficking Educators working with Men and boys to stand Against the Demand) asks men to take a public stand … [Read more...]
On the Chopping Block: How Quality-of-Life Issues Dominate Mayor’s 2023 Budget Proposal
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
How to Make Your Voice Heard When You Don’t Have a Representative on the Common Council
By PrincessSafiya Byers This story was originally published by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service, where you can find other stories reporting on fifteen city neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Visit … [Read more...]
Cavalier Johnson is Sworn In As Mayor of Milwaukee
By Ana Martinez-Ortiz Cavalier Johnson knew he was going to be mayor some day and that day has arrived. Johnson, who previously served as alderman of District 2 and as president of the Common … [Read more...]