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Posted inEconomic Development, Housing, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
10 years after uprising in Sherman Park, stubborn challenges persist
Poverty and housing instability remain major challenges for many residents 10 years after uprising made headlines across the world.
Posted inEconomic Development
Sherman Phoenix remains a symbol of growth for Milwaukee business owners
The hub, opened in a former bank building damaged during 2016 unrest, has helped dozens of small businesses grow while serving as a gathering place for the community.
Posted inPublic Safety & Criminal Justice
Flashback: A look back at the weekend of unrest in Sherman Park
This story from 2019 details how the weekend of unrest unfolded in Sherman Park.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
David Crowley caps unlikely comeback with win in Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor
The Milwaukee County executive narrowly defeated Madison Rep. Francesca Hong after dropping out of the race and mounting a late comeback.
Posted inArts and Recreation, Health and Wellness
Milwaukee art therapists find new ways to help residents deal with complex emotions
Art therapy can help patients understand and voice their feelings in a way different from traditional therapy.
Posted inEconomic Development
With prices up, here’s how and why to use an inflation calculator
These free online tools let you compare prices over time and check whether your pay is keeping up.
Posted inEducation
Federal government proposes sweeping Head Start changes that modify standards on class sizes, require English-only instruction
The new proposed standards promise flexibility while projecting roughly 162,000 additional Head Start and Early Head Start slots nationally. Advocates say changes would undermine the quality of current programs.
Posted inEducation, Public Safety & Criminal Justice
MFD releases results of investigation into Lincoln Avenue School fire
Milwaukee Fire Department has released the results of the investigation into the fire that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School, 1817 W. Lincoln Ave., on the morning of June 30.
Posted inGovernment & Politics
In the final day before Wisconsin’s gubernatorial primary, Democratic voters are still split
Voters see both pros and cons for Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Madison Rep. Francesca Hong as the primary campaign clock runs out.