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Post From Community: Together We Create 4 Kids Literacy and Empowerment Experience
A day dedicated to inspiring youth, empowering families, and strengthening our community through literacy, resources, and opportunity.
SDC faces an uncertain future: What you need to know about an agency in crisis
This week, the SDC board has convened a series of critical meetings as commissioners openly weigh bankruptcy options.
Organizers seek resident feedback on King Drive Corridor Plan
The City of Milwaukee and Historic King Drive Business Improvement District No. 8 held an open house for the King Drive Corridor Plan on Tuesday, but residents can still share feedback virtually.
How a fight to save Wisconsin’s Black babies keeps hitting a dead end
Five women in Wisconsin's Black Caucus have a mission to end the state's infant mortality crisis. They can't get a hearing.
Brewers can clinch first-round playoff bye with win vs Phillies
USA TODAY NETWORK The Milwaukee Brewers head to Philadelphia for the final leg of a thus-far-fruitful three-city road trip, with the first game Tuesday, Sept. 22 against the Phillies. Milwaukee already has most of its goals sewn up: A division title, a franchise record for wins…
Post From Community: Join Us for Our Fall Fest & Open House at Tamarack Waldorf School
Tamarack Waldorf School is opening our doors for our Fall Fest & Open House on Saturday, October 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Post From Community: 10th Annual Harbor Fest to take place Sunday, Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
There will be many new, fun organizations participating, and even more experiences to enjoy.
Will MPD use generative artificial intelligence?
Although the Milwaukee Police Department is not currently using generative AI, it already has official rules regarding its potential use. Some defense attorneys and advocates are raising questions about what this could mean for criminal cases.
Milwaukee County brings voter registration into the community ahead of November election
The Milwaukee County Election Commission held voter registration and election information events across the city for three days in celebration of National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 15.
How the upcoming midterms could change Wisconsin election policy
Unified control of state government could reshape some voting rules before the 2028 presidential election.
Post From Community: Play Date invites families to Little Climbers, Big Cheers on November 15
Play Date invites families to Little Climbers, Big Cheers, a beginner-friendly climbing morning with new friends. Come with friends or come to meet them; reaching the top is optional.
Post From Community: From abandoned warehouse to international finalist: the building that recycles itself
This week the 23rd annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business named the company a Finalist in the Reuse and Recycle category, chosen from more than 1,500 nominations from 56 nations.