Eleven finalists will share their business models at Rev-Up MKE on Wednesday
Rev-Up MKE, a Near West Side Partners event where small businesses can win prizes and support to develop their ideas, returns to The Rave/Eagles Club on Wednesday, Sept. 16.
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Economic Development
Like MCTS, FlexRide is still around but struggling
FlexRide Milwaukee is an on-demand transportation service that provides affordable rides for Milwaukee residents who work in Franklin, Oak Creek, New Berlin or Menomonee Falls.
Education
Faces of a new school year: Milwaukee students share their hopes and goals
s Milwaukee families start the new school year, we ask students what they are looking forward to and what they hope to accomplish.
Health & WEllness
County Executive David Crowley approves $7.5 million in funding to fight opioid epidemic
Milwaukee County will invest $7.5 million over the next three years to fight the local opioid epidemic under legislation signed Wednesday at the Kosciuszko Community Center.
Housing
A new chapter: South Side family celebrates adoption of four children after closing their foster care license
McKenna and Celia Olson always knew they wanted to have a family after getting married. Through Wellpoint Care Network, the couple adopted four children, bringing their bittersweet journey as foster parents to 10 kids to an end and starting their next life chapter.
Public Safety
Republican Tom Tiffany backs expanding Wisconsin prisons as population hits record high
The Republican gubernatorial candidate’s position on prison issues contrasts sharply with Democratic candidate David Crowley’s.
Arts and Recreation
5 things to know and do the weekend of Sept. 11
Grab free groceries at a back-to-school block party; plant trees with the Sherman Park Community Association; celebrate Mexican Independence Day at Barrio 2; and more.