More children living in four central city zip codes are getting immunized on time, thanks to the “Save Lives – Immunize” project.
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Milwaukee County Hispanic population shows strong growth
A new study of census data shows that the percentage of Hispanics in Milwaukee County nearly doubled between 1990 and 2010.
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Portion of old landfill to be ‘reclaimed’ for Milwaukee River trail
The Milwaukee River Greenway Coalition and the River Revitalization Foundation are set to restore one mile of a 13-mile trail shared by hikers, bikers and anglers along the Milwaukee River.
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New South Side fitness center helps families stay healthy
Diverse City Fitness, 1838 S. 15th St., recently hosted a grand opening, welcoming neighborhood residents to a fitness center that offers a wide variety of classes geared towards keeping families healthy.
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Special Report: Despite rules, 34% of Milwaukee County deportees lack criminal record
The federal Secure Communities program was created to protect communities by identifying and deporting immigrants who have broken criminal laws. However, one-third of those deported from Milwaukee County had no criminal record.
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Deportation tears apart family of seven
The last time Hector Arenas had any contact with law enforcement officials was when he was 22. Fifteen years later, he was removed from his home by immigration officers and deported to Mexico, leaving behind five children and their mother.
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Fondy online voting effort bears fruit
Fondy Food Center supporters won the organization an orchard valued at $5,000 in a national contest.
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Impact of Wisconsin smoking ban on businesses hazy
Two years after the implementation of the Wisconsin smoking ban, restaurants and bars report varied effects on business.
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Health care reform advocates laud Affordable Care Act ruling
Local healthcare providers and reform advocates praised the Supreme Court’s decision Thursday to uphold most provisions of the Affordable Care Act and urged the state to comply with the law.
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Hunger Task Force takes over county hatchery
The Hunger Task Force stocks 40,000 fish annually in 17 County Park ponds and lagoons, enabling area youth and adults to catch and eat fish.