By Hayley Crandall Last week, Mayor Tom Barrett and other community leaders gathered in front of one of the new 414 LIFE billboards to readdress their fight against violence as a public health … [Read more...]
MKE United Greater Downtown Action Agenda to Create Shared, Inclusive Vision for Downtown, Adjacent Neighborhoods
MILWAUKEE – The Greater Milwaukee Committee in partnership with the City of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Urban League and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced the MKE United Greater Downtown Action … [Read more...]
Mayor Barrett Announces International Water Association to Establish North American Regional Office in Milwaukee
Announcement made as part of White House’s Water Summit MILWAUKEE – In conjunction with the White House Water Summit, Mayor Tom Barrett announced that the International Water Association (IWA) is … [Read more...]
City of Milwaukee announces New Garbage and Recycling Collections Schedules
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) announces new collection schedules for garbage and recycling effective Monday, April 7, 2014. DPW workers are placing tags on City residents’ … [Read more...]
Don’t trash your holiday this year – Recycle for good
Single-Sort Recycle holiday wrapping, food containers, pots & pans and more The average Wisconsin resident generates 1,500 pounds of garbage each year, and the holiday season can be an especially … [Read more...]
Disparity Study results released
Immediate next steps identified From the office of Mayor Tom Barrett The City of Milwaukee Emerging Business Enterprise Program recently released the results of its Disparity Study. The study was … [Read more...]
Winter parking regulations begin Dec. 1
City of Milwaukee winter parking regulations are in effect from December 1, 2010 through March 1, 2011. Most residential streets have alternate side night parking during this period. However there are … [Read more...]
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Statement of Milwaukee NAACP president Jerry Ann Hamilton to Senate Committee on Education in opposition to mayoral takeover proposal
My name is Jerry Ann Hamilton, President of the Milwaukee Branch NAACP. First of all, we thank the Senate Committee on Education for holding this public hearing in Milwaukee. Founded in 1909 the … [Read more...]
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Hines seeks role in reforming Milwaukee child care
The following is a statement released by Common Council president Willie J.. Hines, Jr. For several years, the State of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County have overseen and administered Early Childhood … [Read more...]