A labor shortage and outside investors who snap up properties have created a double whammy that’s impeding efforts to boost affordable housing in Milwaukee.
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Traffic-calming poles part of Milwaukee’s efforts to combat reckless driving
Traffic-calming poles are part of Milwaukee’s rapid implementation initiative, which is now in its third season, and one part of the city’s effort to reduce reckless driving.
Posted inHousing, Neighborhoods
How to check your landlord’s background
Here are a few ways tenants can get information on their landlords.
Posted inCarousel, Home, Neighborhoods, News
5 things to do and know the weekend of Jan. 8
Make a mosaic; attend a virtual dance party; enjoy the winter wonderland at Lincoln Park; shop at the Milwaukee Winter Farmers Market; and view “Embodied Truths.”
Posted inNeighborhoods, News
5 things to do and know the weekend of Oct. 16
Check out Nō Studios’ Social Justice Summit; get a flu shot at Gee’s Clippers; attend Amani United’s health and healing fair; make a candle with Vibez Creative Arts Space; and support Tricklebee Cafe’s fundraiser.
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5 things to do and know this week in Milwaukee: Oct. 12 to Oct. 16
Tune in to “On The Table MKE”; attend Black is Beautiful stout release party; visit the Latino Arts ofrenda exhibit; check out the “See Me Because” portrait project; and register for young entrepreneurs workshop at Darick Books.
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5 things to know this week in Milwaukee: Oct. 7 to Oct. 12
This week’s highlights include a public hearing on the city’s budget, a kickoff party for Cine Sin Fronteras, a free educational forum for students, an autism awareness workshop for people who work with students and On The Table MKE.
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Neighborhoods eye five key city budget items
The $1.4 billion city budget, expected to be approved Friday, includes investments in career training, libraries and city streets.