By La Toya Sykes Avenues West Association in partnership with Near West Side Partners recently turned a vision into reality for Executive Director, Keith Stanley by hosting A View from the Top: … [Read more...]
The next leader of the 15th Aldermanic District
Jarett Fields ER Room By Jarett Fields On Thursday, March 13 at 5:30pm the “Sustainable Communities” forum will take place in an effort to familiarize the community and the 15th district with … [Read more...]
Common Council President Murphy announces election for 15th District
In his first act as Common Council President, Alderman Michael J. Murphy has ordered a special election for the vacant seat in the 15th Aldermanic District, which was vacated by departing Common … [Read more...]
Hines becomes associate director of Housing Authority
Mayor Tom Barrett announced last week Alderman Willie L. Hines, Jr. will become the associate director of the Housing Authority. Hines will be responsible for the day to day operations of the … [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...]
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Casino decision is about preserving jobs in Milwaukee
By Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. The Common Council last month voted unanimously to oppose the proposed casino for the Kenosha area. The reason that we voted as one in … [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...]
Housing Authority celebrates opening of innovative, award-winning mixed-income “neighborhood for all”
Westlawn Gardens receiving national attention for setting new standard for quality development The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee held its annual meeting this week, which included a … [Read more...]
Williams case decision ignites fury from Black community
By Cassandra Lans On Tuesday, May 28, 2013 the U.S. attorney’s office made the decision to not charge three Milwaukee police officers involved with the arrest of Derek Williams who also died … [Read more...]
Westlawn Gardens neighborhood recognized with major national award
The Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee was awarded with the Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Award for Public Housing by The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition for its redevelopment project at … [Read more...]
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