"Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable. Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated … [Read more...]
Common Council’s Plan to Combat Violence asks for All Hands
By Dylan Deprey There were 103 homicides that occurred during the summer of 2015 in the city of Milwaukee. This was a jump from the 86 that had occurred the previous year. The spike in violence … [Read more...]
Community Brainstorming turns Civic Lesson and Explains Committee Positions
By Dylan Deprey An “angry white man” expressing his fear for the children of Milwaukee and its lead pipes. A woman whose sewer system broke was charged by the assessor’s office and could not … [Read more...]
New Beginnings for Milwaukee Common Council
By Karen Stokes Energy and excitement filled the room as city politicians, citizens and clergy gathered to celebrate a new beginning in Milwaukee. The inauguration of City of Milwaukee elected … [Read more...]
Coggs Secures Cheaper Lead Abatement Costs for Homeowners
Ordinance Could Be Used in Replacing Lead Sewer Laterals City Treasurer Spencer Coggs has successfully sought a change to the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances that allows homeowners’ lead abatement … [Read more...]
Wade Not Seeking Reelection
By Bria Grant Seventh district Alderman Willie Wade announced on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 that he is not seek re-election. “It’s been a wonderful ride,” Wade said at a morning news … [Read more...]
Common Council votes to approve the sale of Malcolm X site
The Milwaukee Common Council voted Tuesday to move forward a comprehensive redevelopment of Milwaukee Public Schools’ former Malcolm X Academy that would include a rigorous, college preparatory … [Read more...]
Sale of former Malcolm X Academy property held by Council
The Common Council’s Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee today voted 5-0 to hold a resolution that would have allowed the sale of the former Malcolm X Academy property to move … [Read more...]
Common Council reallocates federal funding to support community-based initiatives
The Milwaukee Common Council on Wednesday gave its final blessing to a plan by Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. to redirect $1,000,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant funding from City of … [Read more...]
FBI launches investigation into Williams’ death
Compiled by Courier Staff It has been a busy couple of weeks for Milwaukee’s police department, the office of the medical examiner and the Mayor, beginning with the release of a video showing … [Read more...]