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Myers urges Milwaukeeans to voice their opinion on redistricting; 'Your input in valuable'
State Rep. LaKeshia Myers (D-Milwaukee) is inviting Milwaukee residents to participate in the discussion about the city’s redistricting.
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Century City warehouse now 'fully leased,' mayor says
The Century City 1 warehouse is now fully leased, a fact that was applauded by Mayor Tom Barrett.
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'Testing remains an important element': New COVID-19 drive-thru testing location opens in Milwaukee
The City of Milwaukee announced a new COVID testing drive-thru location that opened on Oct. 11.
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Barrett promotes new violence prevention website to 'increase quality of programs, services for youth'
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is touting a new online service aimed at reducing youth violence in the city.
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'Beyond our wildest dreams': Milwaukee professional sports contribute mightily to economy
The Milwaukee area economy has been boosted by various sporting events anchored by the Milwaukee Bucks NBA championship run in the summer.
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'A beautiful tribute to the tremendous sacrifices these heroes have made': Barrett attends ceremony to honor Milwaukee's fallen firefighters
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett recently tweeted about the 25th Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony, which honored the 141 firefighters who have died in the line of service during Milwaukee's history.
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'We're trying to fix it': Barrett addresses job shortage concerns as U.S Senate considers Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Mayor Tom Barrett recently addressed the number of Milwaukee's unfilled infrastructure jobs in a tweet, expressing concern that the city would be unable to utilize the benefits of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
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Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative begins Oct. 8 to help men 'provide positive support'
The annual Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative is scheduled for Oct. 8-9. The two-day summit is aimed at giving men teaching tools and information so they can be a positive role model for their children.
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Barrett hopes Milwaukee can host 2024 DNC, says it's a 'city of winners'
In the year 2019, Milwaukee was selected to host the 2020 Democratic National Convention over Miami and Houston. This time they are enthusiastic and want to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention as well.
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Milwaukee 'tent city' becomes community green space
An area in Milwaukee that was previously a homeless encampment has been transformed into a community green space and all the individuals who used to live there have been housed.
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Milwaukee City Attorney faces allegations of toxic work environment and sexual misconduct, citing ‘disturbing trend with women leaving’ the office
Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer is facing allegations of sexual misconduct and a toxic work environment, leading to double-digit resignations within his first year, according to a report by Wisconsin Public Radio (WPR).
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Jet In begins $11 million project at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport to 'meet the need of a post-pandemic world'
Jet In will break ground at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), beginning an $11 million project focused on sustainability, the aviation company announced in a Sept. 23 press release.
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‘A beautiful tribute to a remarkable woman’: Portrait honors Ruth Bader Ginsburg on display at Milwaukee City Hall
A portrait honoring late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is on display at Milwaukee City Hall through the end of the month.
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Milwaukee establishes vaccine inventive program to help bring the city one ‘step closer to the other side of this pandemic’
Milwaukee County officials recently launched a new incentive program set to grant individuals who get vaccines a $100 gift card in an effort to increase the area’s vaccination rates.
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Milwaukee Film to 'kick-off' programming in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month
An array of upcoming events in Milwaukee will honor Latinx filmmakers.
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Milwaukee mayor more focused on vaccinating residents than vaccine passports
Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett fully supports private businesses adding additional restrictions to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus' new delta variant.
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CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Milwaukee Home Down Payment Assistance Program now available
City of Milwaukee residents looking to purchase homes within the city are now able to apply for forgivable grants through the Milwaukee Home Down Payment Assistance Program.
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CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Council members ask auto makers KIA and Hyundai to build vehicles with more effective anti-theft systems
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs and Alderman Khalif J. Rainey have sent formal letters to the heads of vehicle manufacturers KIA and Hyundai, urging them to bolster their anti-theft systems so as to make their models harder to steal.