Find out where you can celebrate the life of renowned civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. around Milwaukee in observance of MLK Day.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of July 8
Hone your basketball skills at the park; sign up for New State’s open mic; attend a discussion about lead in pipes; participate in a Mommy and Me session; and meditate at Frida Fest.
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After turbulent summer, Public Allies returns to its roots with new leadership team
Public Allies, a national nonprofit headquartered in Milwaukee, has restructured its Board of Directors and named Jenise Terrell as CEO.
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5 things to know and do this week in Milwaukee: Feb. 20 to Feb. 24
Support the fourth annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards; vote on Election Day; attend Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley’s “2023 State of the County” address; visit the MPS open house and job fair at Douglas Middle School; and check out the Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers’ gallery night.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Jan. 27
Check out a free grocery giveaway; attend Rid Racism’s awards ceremony; drink coffee with County Executive David Crowley; be a spectator at the MPS basketball showcase at Marquette; and go to a wellness group meeting for small-business owners.
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5 things to know and do the weekend of Nov. 11
Meet the extended deadline to comment on We Energies’ proposed rate increase; greet the current class of Public Allies; get resources on homeownership; attend an open mic for spoken word, dance, music and more; and learn about scholarship opportunities geared toward Latinx students.
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Public Allies CEO lays off employees, citing ‘restructuring’ needs, but alumni call move retaliation
Public Allies, a national nonprofit based in Milwaukee, laid off dozens of employees without warning. Alumni accuse the organization of retaliating against those who questioned leadership.
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Reckless driving forces Milwaukee residents into game of “red light roulette”
After years of traffic fatalities and injury accidents trending down, both are now on the rise and are soaring to levels not seen in recent years. As police regroup, city residents are grappling with the idea that a green light doesn’t mean it’s safe to go.