Clinic Closing Leaves Real Void
Milwaukee election shake-up triggers doubts about new leader
City officials defend their decision to replace an experienced chief after staff members air concerns. By Alexander Shur Votebeat This coverage is made possible through Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting access. Sign up for Votebeat Wisconsin’s free newsletter. Several members of Milwaukee’s election staff have voiced concerns to the […]
Vice President Harris Visits Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes Vice President Kamala Harris visited Milwaukee today as part of her nationwide Economic Opportunity Tour. This is her fourth visit to Wisconsin this year and her eighth since taking office. Comedian D.L. Hughley joined her on stage. Before a crowd of 300 at Discovery World Museum, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, County Executive David […]
David Crowley Sworn in for Second Term as Milwaukee County Executive
By Karen Stokes David Crowley was inaugurated for his second term as Milwaukee County Executive on Thursday, marking an historic moment as he became the first African American to serve in the role for a second term. Guests, elected officials, County employees and members of the public celebrated the inauguration. The inauguration ceremony took place […]
New York Initiative Supporting Babies in Their Early Years Expands to Milwaukee
By Karen Stokes The Bridge Project, a nonprofit organization that is headquartered in New York City is coming to Milwaukee. “It is the first time the program has expanded outside of New York and into the Midwest so we are replicating a program that has been underway for over three years in the New York […]
Otto Bremer Trust selects Greater Milwaukee Foundation as philanthropic partner for new Community Responsive Fund
The Foundation will administer and distribute $3.5 million in grants of up to $75,000 to local nonprofits by July; application is now open Milwaukee, Wis.– The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has been selected by the Otto Bremer Trust (OBT) as a philanthropic intermediary partner to administer and distribute funds through its new Community Responsive Fund. Under […]
Potawatomi Casino Hotel – Milwaukee Announces Dates for Retail Sportsbook and Poker Room Grand Openings
The projects are the final stage of the casino’s $190 million renovations MILWAUKEE– Dominic Ortiz, CEO of Potawatomi Casino Hotel (PCH) has announced that Friday, May 3, 2024 will be the grand opening of the much-anticipated 14-table Poker Room, and the casino’s Las Vegas-style Sportsbook will be officially open to guests. Located in the previous […]
Milwaukee Students Beats Kansas City Winning $5,000 Prize From The Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce
Excitement is in the air at North Division High School. Pride is felt. No it’s not a pep rally, it’s a student organized assembly awarding some of best and brightest minds. The celebration is in honor of four young scholars who took 1st place in the Jeopardy STEM competition, vs Kansas City’s, Asteam Village, during […]
American Rescue Plan Act is Expanding Affordable Homeownership Opportunities Throughout Milwaukee County
By Karen Stokes Milwaukee County is receiving $6 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act to expand affordable homeownership opportunities throughout the county. The county is building 120 new single-family homes in the City of Milwaukee’s King Park neighborhood that will support first-time homebuyers and provide equitable access to affordable-rate housing options for […]
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, City Leaders and Public Health Advocates Rally for Ambitious Clean Car Standards for a Zero-Emission Future
(Milwaukee, WI) – On Friday, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley, Alderwoman JoCosta Zamarripa, and other Milwaukee leaders joined public health advocates for a press conference to rally public support for the adoption of the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) stringent clean car standards, guiding Wisconsin towards a sustainable, zero-emission future. The transportation sector currently is the leading […]
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