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Economic Development
Walnut Way secures $1.1 million to fund one-megawatt community solar project
The Lindsay Heights nonprofit announced plans to install a megawatt’s worth of community solar infrastructure at neighborhood sites to create the Milwaukee Interagency Resiliency & Access Centers for Learning & Equity, or MIRACLE.
Education
District 4 community criticizes criteria being considered to determine which MPS schools to close
Milwaukee Public Schools detailed some measures it’s considering using to decide which schools it might close. Some community members and educators worry the system would punish schools for issues related to North Side disinvestment.
Health & WEllness
4 takeaways from the public hearing on the proposed city budget
The Joint Public Hearing at City Hall included nearly four hours of comments on topics such as Flock cameras, food access, city worker pay and election commission funding.
Housing
Street Angels celebrating 10th anniversary through charity and community
Street Angels is hosting its first-ever gala Saturday to celebrate the organization’s work and promote future goals.
Public Safety
Neighbors help paint safer paths into Washington Park
Neighbors transform three crosswalks into colorful works of public art designed to improve pedestrian safety and create a more welcoming entrance to Washington Park.
Arts and Recreation
5 things to know and do the weekend of Oct. 9
Walk for suicide awareness; make homemade tortillas; enjoy a free movie night and more.