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The MKE Plays program, which is helping to transform 12 of the city’s most deteriorated playgrounds into models of local collaboration and renovation, will unveil plans for Marcus DeBack Playground on April 29, hosted by the program’s founder, Alderman Michael J. Murphy. Joining Alderman Murphy during the event at DeBack Playground, 2461 N. 55th St., will be Department of Public Works Commissioner Ghassan Korban, students from French Immersion Elementary School, representatives from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, and the Uptown Crossing Neighborhood Association. In conjunction with DPW Arbor Day plantings at the playground,...

Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton announced the committee assignments for the 2016-2020 Milwaukee Common Council class, including the seven members who will be tasked with chairing the council’s standing committees. With 15 members on the Common Council and more than a century of legislative experience among them, President Hamilton said the process of determining committee chairs offered him an embarrassment of riches, in terms of options. “In surveying council members as to their interest in the various committees, I found a universal and unwavering commitment to the City of Milwaukee, and to addressing the issues this city faces,” President...

The free tuition program MATC Promise has been expanded to include the Class of 2017, allowing current high school juniors to apply. Milwaukee Area Technical College President Dr. Vicki J. Martin announced today that current high school juniors can apply for the MATC Promise, the program that provides free tuition and fees for eligible students. “The response to the MATC Promise from prospective students and their parents/guardians, our K-12 education partners, business leaders, elected officials, community members and donors has been incredibly positive,” said Martin. “Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have the necessary funds to support...

The Milwaukee Bucks became the organization’s 400th Member when it joined the LGBT Chamber as a Platinum Founding Member. The Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce announced today that is has reached 400 current and active members of the LGBT Chamber with the addition of the Milwaukee Bucks, who are joining as a platinum founding member. “We couldn’t be prouder to welcome the Milwaukee Bucks as our newest platinum member,” said Jason Rae, executive director of the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce. “The Milwaukee Bucks are a true hometown team, focused on engaging all members of the community. We cannot...

The District Attorney’s office under Chisholm’s leadership has been instrumental in establishing many initiatives that not only take violent offenders off the streets, but also reduce crime. Milwaukee County District Attorney John Chisholm announced today that he will seek re-election to a fourth term in office. Chisholm is a tough prosecutor and a national leader on criminal justice reform. His efforts in Milwaukee County have garnered national attention, and the innovative work of his office has served as a model for other district attorneys’ offices all over the country. “My pledge has been to do everything in my power...

Up to 99 percent of a conventional vehicle battery is recyclable and can be reused To help consumers find a nearby facility to recycle used vehicle, boat, motorcycle or lawn/garden batteries, Johnson Controls, the world’s largest manufacturer and recycler of vehicle batteries, is encouraging consumers to visit its website www.recyclingmybattery.com. “Vehicle batteries are by far the world’s most recycled consumer product,” said Ray Shemanski, vice president and general manager, aftermarket, Johnson Controls Power Solutions. “Up to 99 percent of a standard vehicle battery can be recycled and reused to make new batteries or other products.” Today, 99 percent of...