Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Mayor Tom Barrett and other dignitaries and community members attended the grand re-opening of Gee’s Clippers & Hair Design, 2215 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity begins first complete rehab project in Washington Park
For the last 29 years, Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity has been building homes with low-income families. This month, the organization takes on a new challenge: renovating a dilapidated foreclosed … [Read more...]
Filmmaker George Tillman, Jr. and screenwriter Michael Starburry return home to debut film, ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete’
By Al King and D. Allen Milwaukee’s own George Tillman, Jr. and screenwriter Michael Starburry received a warm welcome back home a special screening of their film, ‘The Inevitable Defeat of … [Read more...]
Governor Scott Walker unveils $2 Million blight elimination program for Milwaukee
Citing a need to improve public safety and positively impact property values, Governor Scott Walker this week announced a $2 million program to help the City of Milwaukee through the elimination of … [Read more...]
Barrett invited to White House to discuss youth violence
Chief Flynn joined Barrett for second round of Washington meetings By Lynda L. Jones, Editor This week, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett joined 17 other mayors from across the U.S. at the … [Read more...]
Local leaders weigh in on Mayor’s approach to handling increased gun violence
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...]
African World Festival held this past Saturday
African World Festival held this past Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013 was the scene for entertainment and fun for the entire family. From R & B, Blues, Jazz and Gospel, the festival featured it all. … [Read more...]
Update on Scale Up Milwaukee project
In March, the Greater Milwaukee Committee along with Governor Scott Walker and Mayor Tom Barrett launched Scale Up Milwaukee, an ambitious, multi-stakeholder effort to catalyze entrepreneurial growth … [Read more...]
Mayor Barrett announces major allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds
Majority of funds will be designated to City’s housing and foreclosure crisis Mayor Tom Barrett today announced his plans to commit significant resources from the Community Development Block … [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...]
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