The community will have an opportunity to weigh in on the heroin and opioid epidemic during a community engagement session on Saturday, June 9, hosted by the City-County Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force.
Council approves Ascension service retention measure
The Common Council has approved legislation urging Ascension Wisconsin to reconsider its plans to reduce services in the City of Milwaukee.
Eviction Defense Project offers FREE legal aid in Milwaukee
The Eviction Defense Project is a court-based FREE civil legal aid provider for low-income tenants facing eviction.
Summer Youth Internship Program offers great opportunities
The City of Milwaukee’s Summer Youth Internship Program offers excellent paid work opportunities for youths between the ages of 16 (as of June 1, 2018) and 19 years old.
Bloom and Groom program helps spruce up Sherman Park
As spring approaches, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey encourages city residents to participate in the Sherman Park Community Association’s 8th Annual Bloom and Groom Sale.
City resources are available for sexually transmitted diseases
To prevent the spread of STDs and HIV, the City of Milwaukee provides several free health resources for sexual health.
March Meter Madness assisting those who fell behind on energy bills
With the winter ban on utility disconnections ending in April—We Energies, Milwaukee County and community groups have been teaming up for March Meter Madness.
City of Milwaukee to celebrate 28 Days of Black History throughout February
In honor of Black History Month, the City of Milwaukee website and the City Channel (Milwaukee’s government access cable channel) will again recognize influential figures in Milwaukee’s Black history with the 28 Days of Black History campaign.
Red Cross rescinds decision not to do on-site visits in 10 city ZIP codes
I am pleased to learn of the announcement today by the Milwaukee office of the American Red Cross that it is rescinding its decision to stop on-site volunteer response to house fires in 10 Milwaukee ZIP codes – including the 53206 ZIP code (and 53216, 53209, 53210, and 53218) in the 7th Aldermanic District.
Red Cross decision a slap in the face to thousands in Milwaukee
I believe this decision is a slap in the face to the good people who live in the affected ZIP codes, that they will no longer be extended the vital basic human care and courtesy of on-site Red Cross assistance.