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The Friends of the Domes recently announced that it had received a $2 million bequest from an individual donor, which would be added to the endowment in support of the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. The earnings from the endowment will help fund projects and programs that benefit the Conservatory, with the initial and primary focus on expanding the adult education program administered by the Friends of the Domes. This program will complement the excellent student education offerings already provided by the Conservatory. “We are thankful for the generosity of the individual who has made this lasting contribution in support...

Property values across the City of Milwaukee are climbing, according to the recent annual revaluation compiled by the City Assessors Office. Every Milwaukee Aldermanic district saw a total property value increase, and in 13 of the 15 aldermanic districts, residential property values were up by more than 3%. “Assessments are a direct reflection of what the real estate markets say about our neighborhoods,” Mayor Tom Barrett said. “The message from the markets is very positive for neighborhoods all across the City.” Approximately 150,000 assessment notices were mailed to Milwaukee property owners on Friday. 72% of those owners will see...

The research, called the State of Urban Manufacturing: Milwaukee Snapshot, is the third of a six-city series produced by Urban Manufacturing Alliance (UMA) that will provide first-of-its-kind data on city-based manufacturing across the country, with an emphasis on makers and small-scale manufacturers. Milwaukee was built on manufacturing, and the sector still drives the local economy. Manufacturing was the second-largest employer in the city in 2015. Those jobs paid the highest share of total wages among all sectors, at $7.42 billion. “Manufacturers of all sizes are critical to the ongoing growth of our economy at the neighborhood, city and regional...

Nearly one in five tobacco retailers sold cheap flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes to minors in the City of Milwaukee, according to the latest Wisconsin Wins data from inspections conducted last year. During the Wisconsin Wins compliance checks, minors attempt to purchase cigars and menthol cigarettes, which is illegal. If they are successful, a Milwaukee police officer working with the minors writes a ticket on the spot or retailers can choose to sign up for the MARTS program (Milwaukee Achieving Responsible Tobacco Sales) to avoid citation. While the 19% youth access rate is down from 23% in 2016, it’s...

Photo by Gage Skidmore and licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 Guns have been banned from the NRA convention 2018 in Dallas while President Trump and Vice President Mike Pence are there — a move that shooting victims said was at odds with the NRA’s argument that more guns bring about greater safety. Pence will speak at the NRA Institute for Legislative Action leadership forum on May 4. On its website’s event page, the NRA says the Secret Service will be in charge of security, therefore “firearms and firearm accessories, knives or weapons of any kind” are banned before and...

“I am pleased Ascension Healthcare was receptive to the feedback various community stakeholders and I provided, and that as a result they have made a decision to not consolidate their services at St. Joseph’s Hospital. People from all over our city, regardless of income, need and deserve accessible health care. While I am certainly satisfied by their decision, the work continues to ensure our most vulnerable populations receive the help they need.” – Mayor Tom Barrett Ascension Wisconsin issued a statement from Bernie Sherry, Senior Vice President at Ascension Healthcare, on April 27 in an effort to offer clarity...