The Uprising in Sherman Park: 10 years later
Ten years after the unrest, the neighborhood reflects on a legacy of resilience, collective action and ongoing efforts to address the inequities that sparked a pivotal moment in Milwaukee’s history.
An election night error overshadowed Milwaukee’s improvements at processing absentee ballots
After 15 hours of nearly flawless work in Wisconsin’s largest city on election night, a few minutes of human error delayed results.
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Economic 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.
Education
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.
Health & 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.
Housing
The county and others are working to expand housing for people returning from incarceration
Milwaukee County and other advocates are working to help more landlords feel prepared to rent to people returning from incarceration.
Public Safety
Officials look for solutions on illegal fireworks
City leaders have discussed how to handle illegal fireworks safety concerns. Ald. Peter Burgelis requested records from the nearby Village of West Milwaukee, which gives permits for the sale of novelty fireworks.
Arts and Recreation
5 things to know and do the week of Aug. 10
Find a new book series with your child; shop at a night market in Washington Park; go on a foraging walk; and more.