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Matchup with Toronto to be a celebration of diversity and inclusion as the team highlights members of the local LGBT community throughout the game. The Milwaukee Bucks will host Pride Night, presented by the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network, on Saturday, March 4, when the Toronto Raptors visit the BMO Harris Bradley Center. In partnership with the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce, of which both the Bucks and Froedtert & MCW are proud members, the team will celebrate diversity and inclusion throughout the game by highlighting members of the local LGBT community throughout the night,...

The MKE Plays initiative was presented with a $100,000 check from Potawatomi Hotel and Casino’s signature community charitable program, Heart of Canal Street, on Thursday, December 22 at City Hall. Alderman Michael J. Murphy said the donation was raised through Potawatomi Casino’s Canal Street bingo game, which ran from August 11 through December 16. The money will be used to renovate the playground at Witkowiak Park, which was last renovated in 1998 and is located at 1648 S. 4th St. “It is especially heartwarming during this time of year – and during this frigid weather – to know that...

For the first time in history the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) has provided more than 100,000 rides to passengers who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices. “To give 100,000 rides in one year to our customers who use mobility devices is a huge vote of confidence in our ability meet their travel needs,” says Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele. “Safety and access to reliable and convenient transportation are big reasons why so many of Milwaukee County residents choose to ride with MCTS.” This 100,000 ride milestone comes on the heels of MCTS receiving national recognition for outstanding service...

Dear Friends, Staff and Families of Milwaukee Public Schools, To reach our goals of success for every child, our students need more time to catch up, maintain progress or accelerate their learning. This year, we are proposing starting all high schools and year-round schools in August to allow more time for instruction. This is urgent because too many of our students are still falling behind. With this change, they will have more time to catch up and get the help they need to succeed. While our schools are showing signs of growth and have moved up a grade in...

Top minority, woman, and veteran-owned businesses were recognized for their success at the annual MARKETPLACE conference. The awards were presented by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) on December 14 at MARKETPLACE 2016, the Governor’s Conference on Minority Business Development, which was held at the Potawatomi Hotel and Conference Center in Milwaukee. WEDC organized and hosted the conference in partnership with public and private organizations that support the development of diverse businesses. The Outstanding Business Awards recognized businesses that show overall business excellence in sales, product, customer relations, employment and management. The Rising Star Awards were given to businesses...

2017 fundraiser to be held on December 23 at the Cactus Club to benefit students in the community. Arte Para Todos (APT) is a volunteer driven organization working to support art education in Milwaukee schools while celebrating local artists, musicians, venues and the community. Since its inception two years ago, APT has raised almost $40k for art programs in Milwaukee schools. APT also produces an in-school performance series, bringing Milwaukee musicians into schools for exclusive performances and talk-backs with students. The 2016 series brought musicians into 7 local schools for interactive performances. The Arte Para Todos Festival will return...