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Posted inHealth and Wellness, Social Development Commission
State extends UMOS’s contract to provide food, health and housing services in Milwaukee County
UMOS will continue providing food, housing and health services for low-income residents in Milwaukee County through June 30, 2027, following a contract extension.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
New guide identifies policies that could reduce gun violence in Milwaukee
The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions recommends 10 statewide policy changes to curb gun violence, highlighting three measures that could heavily impact high-incident communities like Milwaukee.
Posted inGovernment & Politics, Resources
Here’s how to get a free photo ID before the Nov. 3 election
Wisconsin offers free state IDs for voting, but obtaining one can present challenges.
Posted inArts and Recreation
Watch: How Wisconsin’s lake sturgeon are making a comeback in the Milwaukee River basin
More than 23,000 lake sturgeon have been released through a 20-year conservation program. Watch the sights and sounds of Sturgeon Fest as Wisconsin works to restore the species to the Milwaukee River basin.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
Here are key dates to know to vote in the November general election in Milwaukee
Absentee, or mail-in, voting is already underway for the Nov. 3 general election, and early in-person voting will start on Oct. 20.
Posted inArts and Recreation
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee to expand youth arts programming
Renowned dancer Misty Copeland, who began her journey at a Boys & Girls Club, came to Milwaukee to share her story with youths and celebrate the announcement.
Posted inArts and Recreation
5 things to know and do the week of Oct. 19
Get help finding a job; Google like a librarian; learn how to navigate the RFP and BID process; and more.
Posted inEconomic Development
Use of NDAs for Wisconsin data centers wider than previously known
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. signed five nondisclosure agreements with developers, including three for projects for which local NDAs weren’t previously disclosed.
Posted inArts and Recreation
Here are 8 fun and free ways to celebrate Halloween in Milwaukee
From a trunk-or-treat to a costume party, here’s a list of family-friendly activities in Milwaukee this October.