HACM launches ‘Save your Spot’ campaign for housing waiting lists
People who’ve applied for public housing must log into HACM’s Rent Café applicant portal to update their contact information and confirm they want to stay on the wait list.
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Economic Development
Fight over who expands Wisconsin’s power grid heads to Washington
After losing a major transmission project to a startup, American Transmission Company asks federal regulators to reopen the bidding, escalating a fight over who will build — and profit from — Wisconsin’s grid expansion as data centers drive demand.
Education
MPS after-school programs lose thousands each month as childcare stabilization funding ends
About 90 Community Learning Centers and camps based in Milwaukee Public Schools received monthly childcare stabilization payments before funding ended in June.
Health & WEllness
DataWatch: Wisconsin air pollution reaches record highs as wildfire smoke engulfs the state
Wildfire smoke drove Wisconsin’s highest Air Quality Index readings in at least 16 years, surpassing the unprecedented pollution levels recorded in 2023.
Housing
Neu-Life Community Development breaks ground on $16M center in Milwaukee
Community members and elected officials gathered on the corner of West Cherry and North 12th streets for the groundbreaking of NeuVue, a new center for Milwaukee’s youths and young adults.
Public Safety
Community reacts to recent surge of reckless driving deaths
Four pedestrian deaths in less than 10 days has Milwaukee residents and a Vision Zero leader talking about how to help prevent reckless driving.
Arts and Recreation
Milwaukee’s diverse culture breathes life into Frida Fest
Held this weekend on Saturday and Sunday, the festival honors esteemed Mexican painter Frida Kahlo through vibrant art and local vendors.