Maurice Brazell, 61, lives in the Midtown area. He said injuries and deaths caused by guns are far too common and that police and other entities need to focus more resources on controlling firearms.
Milwaukee legislators hope new federal program will help city’s distressed areas
A new federal program allows distressed census tracts to be certified as “Opportunity Zones,” where investments can receive various tax incentives. Some Milwaukee state legislators are hoping the program can spur development in the city’s overlooked neighborhoods.
Be on the lookout for predatory tax preparation services
Every tax season, when people are looking for help to file their forms, low-income individuals are forced to navigate through services that pop up in their neighborhoods and may offer predatory loans, hard-to-notice fees and a mistake-prone tax return. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when choosing a commercial preparer.
Mayor’s housing plan could help integrate Milwaukee, advocates say
On The Block: Kickball League organizer
Reckless driving forces Milwaukee residents into game of “red light roulette”
Residents want homegrown police chief with personal touch
Major cuts looming for free tax prep service if funding gap not closed
NW Side Community Development Corp. invests in area, creates jobs
Emergency shelter working overtime in brutal cold
Street Angels Milwaukee Outreach, which runs an emergency shelter on frigid nights, has been working overtime during the brutal cold that’s hit Milwaukee over the last week and a half. The all-volunteer organization is eager to find more community members to help keep its shelter running throughout the winter.