City of Milwaukee
Recent News About City of Milwaukee
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Milwaukee County Workforce Development Board launches 'eight-week training program in financial services industry'
Employ Milwaukee, the Milwaukee County Workforce Development Board, recently announced the launch of an occupational training program that will provide Milwaukee students with free training in the retail banking industry.
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After 'moving the city forward' Barrett will become a U.S. ambassador for Luxembourg
Milwaukee will soon be facing a big change as their mayor, a Milwaukee native, will soon begin a new chapter in his public service career.
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Census Bureau: More women than men in Milwaukee in 2020
Of the 592,649 people living in Milwaukee in 2020, 51.7 percent (306,690) were women and 48.3 percent (285,959) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Milwaukee City Wire.
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Downtown Milwaukee's Employee Appreciation Week celebrates 'community spirit' of employees
Employees of Downtown Milwaukee are invited to participate in Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Aug. 30 to Sept. 3, featuring giveaways and events to celebrate the dedication put forth throughout the year.
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Controversial Critical Race Theory pledged to be taught by 5 more Milwaukee teachers in week ending Aug. 28
Critical Race Theory will be taught by five more teachers in Milwaukee, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
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Milwaukee to use $3 million in federal funds to take 'a public health approach to violence prevention'
The City of Milwaukee recently announced that it will be able to boost violence prevention programs with funding from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
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'It helps set a path to success': Milwaukee Earn & Learn program helps young people find jobs
Milwaukee’s EARN & LEARN Summer Youth Employment Program completed its 14th successful summer.
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Evers wishes ‘best of luck to all the Badger athletes’ participating in the Paralympic games
Various ties have been made between Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the Paralympic games, scheduled to be held from Aug. 24 through Sept. 5.
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'I'm so proud to see our communities coming together': Milwaukee popsicle shop gives away free dry ice during mass power outage
A local popsicle shop called Pete's Pops gave away free dry ice to Milwaukee residents who lost power in order to keep their fridges and food cold.
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Mekong Cafe in danger of closing
Mekong Cafe in danger of closing
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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 offers expanded drive-thru, walk-up COVID testing and vaccines 'available for all'
The City of Milwaukee's Health Department is ramping up its COVID testing and vaccine clinics as it continues to reach out to those who don't yet have their shots or think they might be sick.
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'This summer is about to be fire': Final lineup for Milwaukee Summerfest 2021 released
Summerfest 2021's final lineup has been revealed as Milwaukee prepares for the event, according to a report by WTMJ-TV Milwaukee.
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Sherman Park residents hold panel with local leaders, law enforcement to discuss 'reckless driving' in neighborhoods
Sherman Park residents recently met with a panel of local leaders and law enforcement to address the problem of reckless driving in their neighborhoods, according to a report from WTMJ-TV Milwaukee.
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Organization to educate marginalized children celebrates 30 years, 'paves the way to closing the learning gap'
Next Door, a Milwaukee early childhood education organization, is proud to be celebrating 30 years of fulfilling their mission, which is to bring educational services to children in lower income areas with less access to quality education.
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'Local businesses are vital to our neighborhoods': Milwaukee Choice Neighborhood Initiative hosts business summit July 29
The Milwaukee Choice Neighborhood Initiative is holding a business summit in collaboration with the City of Milwaukee in order to jumpstart the local economy and business community after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the organization's website.
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Barrett: Students 'promote safe driving' with crosswalk art
Two Milwaukee organizations have teamed up to have local students showcase their creativity through street art all while encouraging people to be safe behind the wheel.
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New establishment serving herbal tea opens in Crisol Corridor, owners 'beyond grateful for the support' received
A previously shut down Milwaukee nightclub has been renovated and reopened as a local herbal tea shop.
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'We are so proud': Bucks secure NBA Championship title after 50-year drought
The Milwaukee Bucks are the NBA champions after disposing of the Phoenix Suns in six games.
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'An honor and privilege': Vet recognized with the Chinese American WWII Congressional Gold Medal
The Chinese American World War II Congressional Gold Medal honor was given to a World War II veteran on July 7.