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Recent News About City of Milwaukee
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The Rave announces first act of Hip-Hop Week MKE 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Meeting on N. Van Buren St. redesign planning set for Thursday
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
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
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.
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
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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MPD chief: Civil lawsuit approach 'is intended to send a clear message to all the chronic reckless drivers in Milwaukee'
The Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) has issued a second civil lawsuit against a driver accused of egregious reckless driving.
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Fromm Family Pet Food's Nieman on new dog park: 'A natural fit for us and a game changer for the City of Milwaukee'
A new district focused on family pets is developing in Milwaukee.
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Mayor of Milwaukee: 'I will not tolerate any misrepresentation by a city official involved in elections'
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson (D) has moved to fire the city’s deputy elections director after she illegally sent three military ballots to the home of State Rep. Janel Brandtjen (R-Milwaukee) under fictitious names as part of a plan to expose flaws in the state’s election systems.
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Mother of infant on Milwaukee hit-and-run: 'Thankful is the first emotion that comes to mind because my son is here'
Linda Scott feels fortunate to now be able to put her Halloween season ordeal behind her.
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Sosney: 'Black Spruce is ordered that they immediately commence the process of razing the properties'
The City of Milwaukee has hit yet another roadblock in its ongoing drive to rid the city of the long-shuttered Northridge Mall.
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Milwaukee mayor announces harvesting of city's Christmas tree, 'generously donated' by retired firefighter
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is already in a holiday season mood.