On Wednesday, July 29, 2020 the Milwaukee Public Library’s (MPL) Good Hope Branch, 7717 W. Good Hope Road, hosted its grand opening. This state-of-the-art, mixed-use development has been in the works for several years. The Good Hope Branch is the first library to reopen amid the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. The new branch features meeting spaces, a makers room, a children’s … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Library opens state-of-the-art Good Hope branch
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DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to vote
Most Wisconsin voters already have some form of ID needed to vote, including a Wisconsin driver license or ID. There is no separate “voter ID” and a federally compliant REAL ID card is not required for voting purposes. The Wisconsin Elections Commission provides a list of acceptable options to bring to the polls on its website, bringit.wi.gov. The Wisconsin Department of … [Read more...] about DMV explains steps to obtain an ID to vote
Meet Tim Rogers candidate for U.S. Congressional District 4
Hi, my name is Tim Rogers. I have been in the city of Milwaukee for more than 50 years. I have my roots in this city and I have watched it being taken down by tradition and the conditioning of the Milwaukee voter. The conditioning of the voter who votes for the Democratic progressive systemic machine and is never taught that the machine is their enemy. The system that gives you … [Read more...] about Meet Tim Rogers candidate for U.S. Congressional District 4
Notice of Partisan Primary and Sample Ballots August 11, 2020
Notice of Partisan Primary and Sample Ballots August 11, 2020 OFFICE OF THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF MILWAUKEE: Notice is hereby given of a partisan primary to be held in the City of Milwaukee on August 11, 2020, at which the nominees for the offices named below shall be chosen. The names of the candidates for each office, whose … [Read more...] about Notice of Partisan Primary and Sample Ballots August 11, 2020
Northside Rising marches against end of energy assistance and for green jobs
On Thursday, July 16, 2020, Northside Rising held a rally seeking divestment from WE Energies (also known as Wisconsin Electric), a waiver of their planned moratorium on energy assistance, and investment in green, net-zero carbon jobs that are not monopolized by the company. Investing more in a climate justice plan, as well as a solution to the depletion of job opportunity for … [Read more...] about Northside Rising marches against end of energy assistance and for green jobs
Mayor Barrett and city celebrate completion of ‘Fond du Lac Ave. Safety Project’
On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (left) was joined by Milwaukee Commissioner of Public Works Jeff Polenske (center left); Department of City Development Director Layfayette Crump (center right); and Sherman Phoenix Director of Programing and Events Jan Anderson (right) to celebrate the completion of the "Fond du Lac Ave. Safety Project." The project … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett and city celebrate completion of ‘Fond du Lac Ave. Safety Project’
Donald Trump says he won’t attend John Lewis’ memorial services
President Donald Trump said Monday, July 27, 2020, he will not be attending memorial services for civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis this week. Lewis will lie in state at the Capitol as part of six days of funeral proceedings, and the public will be allowed to visit later Monday and Tuesday. Lewis died July 17 from pancreatic cancer at 80. "No, I won't be going, no," Trump … [Read more...] about Donald Trump says he won’t attend John Lewis’ memorial services
Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah suspended by city’s Police and Fire Commission
Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah has been suspended by the city’s Police and Fire Commission (PFC). The unanimous vote by five commissioners, done virtually over Zoom because of the pandemic, came as part of a special meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2020, that accepted administrative charges filed against Mensah by the family of Jay Anderson. “This is not a criminal … [Read more...] about Wauwatosa Police Officer Joseph Mensah suspended by city’s Police and Fire Commission
Get to know Ozell Cox: Republican candidate for the 12th Assembly District of the Wisconsin State Legislature
Not long ago lifelong Milwaukee resident Ozell Cox filed to run as a Republican for the 12th Assembly District of the Wisconsin State Legislature, because he believed that his hometown was not providing its residents with sufficient economic opportunities or essential goods and services such as quality grocery stores, department stores, movie theaters and hospitals to mention … [Read more...] about Get to know Ozell Cox: Republican candidate for the 12th Assembly District of the Wisconsin State Legislature
Mayor Barrett appoints Milwaukee Public Library Director and City Librarian
Mayor Tom Barrett announced on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, the appointment of Joan R. Johnson to serve as Milwaukee Public Library Director and City Librarian. Johnson is currently Deputy Director of the system, and has been since March 2009. If confirmed, Johnson will succeed Paula Kiely, who is retiring on August 28, 2020, and take her place in Milwaukee Public Library’s … [Read more...] about Mayor Barrett appoints Milwaukee Public Library Director and City Librarian