5 things to know and do the week of May 4
Learn about the Washington Park quality of life plan; find resources for special education and bilingual and English learning students; and more.
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Economic Development
New Wisconsin Watch tool makes statewide layoffs easier to track
Search employer-reported layoffs since 2018 by county, industry and year as part of a growing suite of data-driven news apps.
Education
Some schools made the ACT optional. But its scores might be more important for college than you think.
Here’s what you need to know to set yourself or your student up for success, including when to start preparing and where to find resources.
Health & WEllness
New billboards raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl
Three new billboards on the South Side remind residents that one pill can kill.
Housing
Project Clean & Green is helping get rid of flood-damaged and other unwanted items
Unwanted items are being collected from residential properties until June 1. Learn when they’ll be picking up trash in your neighborhood.
Public Safety
Two floods, two different responses: City issues four times more parking tickets during last week’s floods than in August
City officials are defending the city’s parking enforcement, saying many of the tickets were issued before and after the heavy rains.
Arts and Recreation
Beats & Baile brings movement, music and Milwaukee together
Beats & Baile: A Salsa Social, hosted by Latino Arts at the United Community Center, brought Milwaukee residents together for beginner-friendly and bilingual dance instructions.