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Monday, March 31, 2025

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Community invited to provide input on forthcoming Cawker Park murals

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 15, 2023

Alderman Khalif J. Rainey is inviting area neighbors to attend one of two upcoming opportunities for residents to provide input on the new murals coming to Cawker Park located at 2929 N. 30th St.

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$100,000 of grants awarded through Fresh Food Access Fund

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 15, 2023

The City of Milwaukee has announced the recipients of its most recent round of grant funding awarded via the Fresh Food Access Fund (FFAF)

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Communication file to discuss Northridge Mall coming to committee Tuesday

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 15, 2023

On Tuesday, June 13 the Common Council’s Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee will discuss the status of Northridge Mall in the 9th Aldermanic District.

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Joint Statement on Sales Tax Agreement

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 14, 2023

Milwaukee is the economic engine of Wisconsin, and as such we are deserving of our fair share of the revenue we produce, so it was good to see movement in that direction yesterday

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City of Milwaukee Awards Fresh Food Access Fund Grants

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 14, 2023

The City of Milwaukee is awarding a new round of Fresh Food Access Fund grants to seven for-profit and not-for-profit organizations that will support healthy food initiatives in Milwaukee.

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Statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 13, 2023

With today’s announcement of a compromise agreement from the Governor and Republican Leadership in the Legislature, we look forward to examining the final details of the legislation when they become available.

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Resolution seeking recommendations relating to regulations of short-term rental alternatives to be discussed tomorrow

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 13, 2023

The Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee at its next meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at 9 a.m. will discuss file #230171 – a resolution directing the Department of City Development, the Department of Neighborhood Services, the Assessor’s Office, and necessary City departments to make recommendations relating to regulations of short-term rental alternatives to hotels in the city of Milwaukee.

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Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson on the Pending Sales Tax and Shared Revenue Legislation

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 13, 2023

“I appreciate all the hard work that has gone into this legislation. As we approach the finish line, our top objective is within sight. We have a proposed remedy to the fiscal challenges Milwaukee faces.

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City, community leaders to discuss Climate and Equity Plan at press conference Wednesday

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 13, 2023

Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Erick Shambarger - Director of Environmental Sustainability for the City of Milwaukee, members of the City-County Task Force on Climate and Economic Equity, and community activists will hold a press conference on Wednesday, June 14 at 8:30 a.m. in the first floor rotunda of City Hall to discuss the significance and impact of the city’s recently introduced Climate and Equity Plan

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Current BOZA inconsistency and dysfunction detrimental to serving the public

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 12, 2023

As a new member of the Common Council, I have to say I have been greatly disappointed in my initial contacts with the city Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA).

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Committee recommends denial of license application for intermodal station parking lot at 701 W. St. Paul

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 12, 2023

On June 6 the Licenses Committee recommended denial of the parking lot renewal application for the Intermodal Station parking lot operated by Interstate Parking Company LLC at 701 W. St. Paul Ave

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Climate and Equity Plan pushes for cleaner, more equitable future

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 12, 2023

The City of Milwaukee is aiming to reduce community greenhouse gas emissions 45% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions by 2050, and improve racial and economic equity by creating green jobs that pay at least $40,000 and are focused on recruiting local people of color.

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Meeting on N. Van Buren St. redesign planning set for Thursday

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 7, 2023

Alderman Jonathan Brostoff is inviting residents and business owners to a public meeting on Thursday (June 8) about plans to transform N. Van Buren St. from Wisconsin Ave. to Brady St.

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Milwaukee Health Department Urges Residents to Take Precautions Against Mpox as New Positive Case is Identified

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 6, 2023

On Sunday, June 4, 2022, a positive case of mpox was identified in a Milwaukee resident. The Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) is in contact with the individual, who is currently isolating and following all recommended guidance, and notified all close contacts.

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HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes approved as part of Bronzeville Week 2023

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 6, 2023

On May 31 the Common Council approved file #230050 – a resolution approving the HaRUNbee 5K Walk/Run for Healthy Birth Outcomes as part of Bronzeville Week 2023

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Common Council file opens public safety discussion focused on E. Brady St.

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 5, 2023

Common Council legislation authored by Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff seeking to explore options of making E. Brady St. safer for citizens will go before the Public Works Committee when it meets on Wednesday, June 7 at 9 a.m. at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.

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RACM Seeking New Development Proposals for Key Site in Westown

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 5, 2023

The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Milwaukee (RACM) is issuing an updated Request for Proposals (RFP) for an unprecedented transit-oriented development opportunity in the City of Milwaukee.

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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes Against Republican Debt Ceiling Demands

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 2, 2023

I resent that this extreme House GOP majority used their power to create a debt default crisis, holding the American people hostage and pushing our country to the brink of catastrophe unless their demands were met.

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Rep. Steil Let GOP Leadership Adjourn House Without Debt Limit Deal

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 1, 2023

U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statements after Representative Bryan Steil (WI-01) and the Republican caucus adjourned the House of Representatives for the long weekend without a debt limit deal in place, risking default on the United States and damage to the US economy:

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Rep. Van Orden Let GOP Leadership Adjourn House Without Debt Limit Deal

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | May 31, 2023

U.S. Representatives Gwen Moore (WI-04) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statements after Representative Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) and the Republican leadership adjourned the House of Representatives for the long weekend without a debt limit deal in place, risking default on the United States and a collapse of the US economy: