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East side mixed-use development pieces garner support of ZND Committee

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jul 10, 2023

On July 6 the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee voted to recommend approval of legislation for a mixed-use development that would bring 91 affordable apartments with a center that provides cooking classes, urban farming and food entrepreneurship services to a long vacant city-owned property in the 1100 block of E. North Ave.

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Community invited to participate in painting of new Cawker Park mural

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jul 7, 2023

Alderman Khalif J. Rainey is inviting the community to join local artist Tia Richardson in creating the new mural that is being installed at Cawker Park.

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The Rave announces first act of Hip-Hop Week MKE 2023

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jul 6, 2023

On July 5 at noon, The Rave announced that Jadakiss, hip-hop star and freestyle rapper, will be the headline act of Hip-Hop Week MKE 2023.

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Town hall meeting to discuss proposed sales tax increase scheduled for July 10

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jul 4, 2023

Alderman Lamont Westmoreland will be hosting a town hall meeting on Monday, July 10 to discuss the proposed citywide 2% sales tax increase. The town hall will be held at 8901 W. Capitol Dr., in the Wellpoint Care Network Training Center, from 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

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Joint Statement on SCOTUS college admissions ruling

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jul 3, 2023

On June 30, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that race-based admissions to colleges and universities violates the 14th amendment, essentially closing the door on decades of progress in educational attainment for students from underrepresented minority communities.

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Another child shot in cycle of senseless gun violence

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 30, 2023

Investigators believe the shooting of a 9-year-old boy on Monday (June 26th) near N. 35th and W. Center Streets in the 15th Aldermanic District was related to possible retaliation for a homicide that took place at the same location on June 19th (Juneteenth).

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Joint town hall meeting to discuss sales tax proposal set for July 6

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 29, 2023

Common Council members Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderwoman Larresa Taylor, Alderwoman Andrea M. Pratt, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr., and Alderman Mark Borkowski will be hosting a joint town hall meeting to discuss the 2% citywide sales tax proposal on Thursday, July 6.

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Proper car seat safety a simple, important practice to protect young people

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 29, 2023

Recently, I have both heard and seen firsthand accounts of young children not properly protected in car seats.

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City of Milwaukee Health Department Issues Air Quality Alert

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

The city of Milwaukee and surrounding areas are currently under an air quality advisory, due to the presence of smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

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Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival returns to celebrate music, art and more on Sunday, August 6

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

The Bronzeville Cultural & Arts Festival, a celebration of culture, family, and fun, is set to return in 2023 on Sunday, August 6.

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City employees asked for ideas to generate new revenue

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 20, the Common Council adopted a file directing all City departments and Cityrelated agencies to investigate methods of generating new revenue for the City.

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Brady Street community meeting to take place Tuesday, June 27

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff is inviting residents to take part in a community meeting that will include discussion of the developments planned for the Brady Street Corridor. Attendees will have the chance to join in the conversation about how Brady Street can be reimagined as a more pedestrian friendly space.

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Council adopts ordinance to limit proliferation of smoke and vape shops

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

On June 20, the Common Council during its regular meeting adopted file #230097 sponsored by Alderperson Jonathan Brostoff

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Council adopts resolution directing departments to explore new methods of generating revenue

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

During the Common Council’s meeting on Tuesday, June 20, the Council adopted file #230261 – a resolution directing all City departments and City-related agencies to investigate methods of generating new revenue for the City.

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Statement from Common Council President José G. Pérez

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 20, Governor Evers signed AB245/SB301 into law, and now the work begins. I want to thank my colleagues for all of their engagement, support, and cooperation in getting us to this point.

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Council adopts Climate and Equity Plan to create a cleaner and more equitable City

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

On June 20, the Common Council adopted file #221233, an ordinance adopting the Climate and Equity Plan and amending the Citywide Policy Plan as part of Milwaukee’s Overall Comprehensive Plan, and directing its implementation.

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Alderwoman Coggs to host the Women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Today

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

Today - Tuesday, June 20, the women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega and Upsilon Mu Omega Chapters will be at City Hall to meet with Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs as part of the annual AKA Day at City Hall to engage with Common Council members and city officials.

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Shooting near 35th and Townsend results in fatality of young man

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

Wednesday morning a fatal shooting took place near a day care in the vicinity of N. 35th and W. Townsend streets.

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The City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Grants $370,000 to Summer of Healing Awardees

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

The City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention (OVP) is pleased to announce the awardees for the annual Summer of Healing project.

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

By Milwaukee City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

“We have reached an important milestone in the work to resolve Milwaukee’s fiscal challenges.