Milwaukee County flood damage assessed for possible federal individual assistance
Milwaukee County is included in the state’s joint preliminary damage assessment for individual assistance from April’s flooding and storms.
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Economic Development
Burnham Park food truck owners worry earlier closing time will hurt business
A new policy that cuts hours of operation for food trucks downtown and near Burnham Park starting May 9 continues to draw controversy.
Education
New school resource officer policy on hold as MPS seeks more community feedback
Some are pushing back against the proposed School Resource Officer Program policy, saying more deserve the chance to review it before it goes for a full school board vote.
Health & WEllness
Peeling back barriers: Milwaukee fruit artist brings a fresh approach to healthy eating
Imani Raiyne, founder of Kreative Fruitz, uses her art to make healthy eating more accessible and engaging across the city.
Housing
Milwaukee’s housing crisis leaves younger adults and families struggling to find stability
With housing instability on the rise among younger adults in Milwaukee, leaders and organizations came together at Wellpoint Care Network to address the crisis and come up with possible solutions for younger adults who see no future for homeownership.
Public Safety
Traffic-calming projects to hit Mitchell and Metcalfe schools on South and North sides
The goal is to reduce speeding near the schools to help students cross the street safely.
Arts and Recreation
Beats & Baile brings movement, music and Milwaukee together
Beats & Baile: A Salsa Social, hosted by Latino Arts at the United Community Center, brought Milwaukee residents together for beginner-friendly and bilingual dance instructions.