By Karen Stokes In recent years, as the warmer weather approaches, there have been concerns about the potential escalation of violence in the City. However, recent data from the Milwaukee Police … [Read more...]
Mayor Barrett Asks for Help During Ceasefire Sabbath
By Dylan Deprey May 5, 2016-9-year-old girl is caught in the crossfire of a shootout near 15th and Meinecke. May 12, 2016-A 47-yearold women shot in the thigh outside of Foodtown … [Read more...]
Barrett announces Ninth Annual Ceasefire Sabbath Weekend
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett kicked off the ninth annual Ceasefire Sabbath at a breakfast gathering on Wednesday at Our Savior Lutheran Church. Mayor Barrett will also visit five places of worship on … [Read more...]
Cease Fire Sabbath kicks off non-violence initiative
By Lynda Jones This weekend of May 15th and May 16th marks the annual Cease Fire Sabbath initiative from the mayor’s office. The initiative now in its 5th year enlists leaders of the faith … [Read more...]