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Mayor, County Executive Announce Winter Warming Shelters, Homeless Services
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Mayor, County Executive Announce Winter Warming Shelters, Homeless Services
Warming shelters, meal sites and new strategies for preventing homelessness this winter.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/mayor-county-executive-announce-winter-warming-shelters-homeless-services/
about 9 hours ago
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WisconsinEye, Stateâs Public Access Channel, Might Shut Down
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WisconsinEye, Stateâs Public Access Channel, Might Shut Down
The network says they will stop all coverage Dec. 15 if they are unable to receive enough donations to continue operations.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/wisconsineye-states-public-access-channel-might-shut-down/
about 10 hours ago
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The Full Cost of New Police Contract (Members only) by
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The Full Cost of New Police Contract
City will need to absorb large, complicated costs.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/the-full-cost-of-new-police-contract/
about 11 hours ago
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Thanksgiving Food Drive Offers Free Meal Kits
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Thanksgiving Food Drive Offers Free Meal Kits
Sherman Phoenix set to distribute turkeys, hams and side dishes Nov. 25. Several other giveaways planned.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/thanksgiving-food-drive-offers-free-meal-kits/
about 11 hours ago
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As Wisconsin Eyes Mobile Sports Betting, Studies Warn of Financial Fallout
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As Wisconsin Eyes Mobile Sports Betting, Studies Warn of Financial Fallout
Mobile sportsbooks make gambling effortlessâbut new research shows they also impose several hidden costs.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/as-wisconsin-eyes-mobile-sports-betting-studies-warn-of-financial-fallout/
about 11 hours ago
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Data Wonk: The Connection Between Life Expectancy, Poverty and Partisanship (Members only)
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Data Wonk: The Connection Between Life Expectancy, Poverty and Partisanship
An ALEC report on rich and poor states doesn't tell the whole story.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/data-wonk-the-connection-between-life-expectancy-poverty-and-partisanship/
about 12 hours ago
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MPS and Carmen Are Breaking Up by
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MPS and Carmen Are Breaking Up
Charter network must find a new home for all of its schools.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/mps-and-carmen-are-breaking-up/
about 13 hours ago
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40% Off. All Access. Limited Time
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40% Off. All Access. Limited Time
Join Urban Milwaukee by Nov. 30 for just $59 and get complete access, ad-free reading and member-only events â while supporting local journalism.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/40-off-all-access-limited-time/
about 13 hours ago
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The most read press release in the past 24 hours: Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Remove Senate Republican Slush Fund Measure
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Remove Senate Republican Slush Fund Measure
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https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/congresswoman-gwen-moore-votes-to-remove-senate-republican-slush-fund-measure/
about 14 hours ago
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Five Ingredients With A Foodie: Bartender James Potter
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Five Ingredients With A Foodie: Bartender James Potter
Nomadic Beverage Co. owner talks charcoal, clarification and citric acid.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/five-ingredients-with-a-foodie-bartender-james-potter/
about 14 hours ago
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Lawsuit Seeks To Shield Owners of Contaminated Land From Cleanup Costs
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Lawsuit Seeks To Shield Owners of Contaminated Land From Cleanup Costs
Business lobby says owners who didn't cause contamination shouldn't have to pay for cleanup.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/lawsuit-seeks-to-shield-owners-of-contaminated-land-from-cleanup-costs/
about 14 hours ago
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Estimating Failure Results in Special Education Aid Falling Short of Touted Record Level
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Estimating Failure Results in Special Education Aid Falling Short of Touted Record Level
Result could be more school district referendums.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/estimating-failure-results-in-special-education-aid-falling-short-of-touted-record-level/
about 14 hours ago
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The most read article in the past 24 hours: City Reveals New Plan For âLandmarkâ Downtown Site by
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City Reveals New Plan For âLandmarkâ Downtown Site
After dropping developer, city hoping to find replacement 'in six months.'
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/19/city-reveals-new-plan-for-landmark-downtown-site/
about 15 hours ago
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House Unanimously Strips Budget Provision That Would Have Benefitted Sen. Ron Johnson, Others
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House Unanimously Strips Budget Provision That Would Have Benefitted Sen. Ron Johnson, Others
The provision would let Johnson and 7 other Senators sue the DOJ for at least $500,000.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/house-unanimously-strips-budget-provision-that-would-have-benefitted-sen-ron-johnson-others/
about 16 hours ago
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New Policy Makes It Easier To Transfer Between UW Campuses
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New Policy Makes It Easier To Transfer Between UW Campuses
But faculty, some students, have concerns over curriculum changes.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/new-policy-makes-it-easier-to-transfer-between-uw-campuses/
about 17 hours ago
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Leaders Celebrate Opening of Wisconsinâs Largest Private Affordable Housing Complex
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Leaders Celebrate Opening of Wisconsinâs Largest Private Affordable Housing Complex
The Corliss will eventually include 576 affordable apartments across eight buildings.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/21/leaders-celebrate-opening-of-wisconsins-largest-private-affordable-housing-complex/
about 17 hours ago
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Op Ed: Why the Common Councilâs Amended Budget is Good Policy for Milwaukee
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Op Ed: Why the Common Councilâs Amended Budget is Good Policy for Milwaukee
Council's budget amendments are a statement of Milwaukee's values.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/op-ed-investing-in-our-neighborhoods-why-the-common-councils-amended-budget-is-good-policy-for-milwaukee/
1 day ago
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Literary Nonprofit To Take Over The Bindery (Members only) by
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Literary Nonprofit To Take Over The Bindery
Bay View printing and community hub finds well-known new occupant.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/literary-nonprofit-to-take-over-the-bindery/
1 day ago
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Entertainment: A Potpourri of Holiday Events Will Fill The Weekend
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Entertainment: A Potpourri of Holiday Events Will Fill The Weekend
Deer District becomes Cheer District, New Wave Fest, MAM after Dark and the Domes holiday show.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/entertainment-a-potpourri-of-holiday-events-will-fill-the-weekend/
1 day ago
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Assembly Passes GOP Bill That Encourages School District Mergers
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Assembly Passes GOP Bill That Encourages School District Mergers
Other bills focus on school discipline, teacher licensing.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/assembly-passes-gop-bill-that-encourages-school-district-mergers/
1 day ago
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Developers Still Pursuing Car-Lite Apartments by
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Developers Still Pursuing Car-Lite Apartments
Complex was first proposed in 2022.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/developers-still-pursuing-car-lite-apartments/
1 day ago
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Whatâs The Future For This 138-Year-Old Church? (Members only) by
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Whatâs The Future For This 138-Year-Old Church?
Demo permit request triggers preservation nomination.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/whats-the-future-for-this-138-year-old-church/
1 day ago
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Flagship Curry Hut Closed, New Restaurant Planned (Members only)
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Flagship Curry Hut Closed, New Restaurant Planned
New southwest side restaurant aims to be 'crispy.'
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/flagship-curry-hut-closed-new-restaurant-planned/
1 day ago
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The most read press release in the past 24 hours: Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Remove Senate Republican Slush Fund Measure
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Congresswoman Gwen Moore Votes to Remove Senate Republican Slush Fund Measure
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https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/congresswoman-gwen-moore-votes-to-remove-senate-republican-slush-fund-measure/
1 day ago
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The most read article in the past 24 hours: City Hall: Top City Official Resigns (Members only) by
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City Hall: Top City Official Resigns
Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/18/city-hall-top-city-official-resigns/
1 day ago
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Be Part of Urban Milwaukeeâs Future
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Be Part of Urban Milwaukeeâs Future
Members make our reporting possible. Through Nov. 30, join for just $59 and receive full access, ad-free content and special member-only perks.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/be-part-of-urban-milwaukees-future/
1 day ago
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Classical Music: Present Music Offers New Choral Works
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Classical Music: Present Music Offers New Choral Works
Traditional Thanksgiving concert features acclaimed choral group The Crossing.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/classical-music-present-music-offers-new-choral-works/
1 day ago
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Murphyâs Law: 9 Winning Issues For Democrats
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Murphyâs Law: 9 Winning Issues For Democrats
Trump and Republicans seek 80/20 issues to run on. Should Wisconsin Democrats do the same?
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/murphys-law-9-winning-issues-for-democrats/
1 day ago
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Lawsuit Contesting Wedding Barn Regulations Tossed
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Lawsuit Contesting Wedding Barn Regulations Tossed
Barn owners claimed a new law requiring licenses to serve alcohol unconstitutionally targeted them.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/lawsuit-contesting-wedding-barn-regulations-tossed/
1 day ago
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Op Ed: Itâs a Mistake For MPS To Expel Carmen Northwest
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Op Ed: Itâs a Mistake For MPS To Expel Carmen Northwest
School board could terminate charter agreement Thursday evening.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/op-ed-its-a-mistake-for-mps-to-expel-carmen-northwest/
1 day ago
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Oconomowoc Mom Sues School District For Not Buying Books From Christian Publisher
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Oconomowoc Mom Sues School District For Not Buying Books From Christian Publisher
Karen Sharkey says she chose Lighthouse Learning Academy based on parental autonomy.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/oconomowoc-mom-sues-school-district-for-not-buying-books-from-christian-publisher/
1 day ago
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Assembly Advances GOP Election Bills, But No Monday Processing
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Assembly Advances GOP Election Bills, But No Monday Processing
One proposal would eliminate 'central count' locations, which clerks use to be more transparent and efficient.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/assembly-advances-gop-election-bills-but-no-monday-processing/
1 day ago
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City Reveals New Plan For âLandmarkâ Downtown Site by
@jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com
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City Reveals New Plan For âLandmarkâ Downtown Site
After dropping developer, city hoping to find replacement 'in six months.'
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/19/city-reveals-new-plan-for-landmark-downtown-site/
2 days ago
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Cafe Proposed For Westlawn Gardens (Members only)
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Cafe Proposed For Westlawn Gardens
Coffee on Spring would provide additional amenity for residents.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/19/cafe-proposed-for-westlawn-gardens/
2 days ago
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Marcus Center Problem Has Been 40 Years in the Making (Members only) by
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Marcus Center Problem Has Been 40 Years in the Making
City being asked to fund repairs to structure it doesn't own.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/19/marcus-center-problem-has-been-40-years-in-the-making/
2 days ago
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Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Hits Roadblock in Legislature
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Online Sports Betting in Wisconsin Hits Roadblock in Legislature
Conservative groups, talk radio opposed it, leaving bill's future in question
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/19/online-sports-betting-in-wisconsin-hits-roadblock-in-legislature/
2 days ago
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MKE County: Would You Like to Donate to County Government?
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MKE County: Would You Like to Donate to County Government?
County working on plan to create public donation portal.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/19/mke-county-would-you-like-to-donate-to-county-government/
3 days ago
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State Heating Assistance Program Offers Funding Despite Federal Delays
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State Heating Assistance Program Offers Funding Despite Federal Delays
Urging applications by low-income households for help paying their energy bills.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/19/state-heating-assistance-program-offers-funding-despite-federal-delays/
3 days ago
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The most read press release in the past 24 hours: AFP-WI Applauds Wisconsin Senate Republicans for Repealing Governor Eversâ Unprecedented Property Tax Extension
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AFP-WI Applauds Wisconsin Senate Republicans for Repealing Governor Eversâ Unprecedented Property Tax Extension
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https://urbanmilwaukee.com/pressrelease/afp-wi-applauds-wisconsin-senate-republicans-for-repealing-governor-evers-unprecedented-property-tax-extension/
3 days ago
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Lakefront Introduces THC Drinks
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Lakefront Introduces THC Drinks
Milwaukee brewer entering market as new state and federal regulations loom.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/19/lakefront-introduces-thc-drinks/
3 days ago
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Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion
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Senate Passes Bills to Eliminate 400-Year Veto, Redefine Abortion
And a bipartisan bill that bars health care for undocumented immigrants.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/19/senate-passes-bills-to-eliminate-400-year-veto-redefine-abortion/
3 days ago
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The most read article in the past 24 hours: A New Milwaukee Club For Worldâs âFastest-Growing Sportâ (Members only) by
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A New Milwaukee Club For Worldâs âFastest-Growing Sportâ
Can 30 million players be wrong? Industrial building will become 10-court facility.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/17/a-new-milwaukee-club-for-worlds-fastest-growing-sport/
3 days ago
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Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects
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Wisconsin Communities Get $282 Million for Drinking Water Projects
State's Safe Drinking Water Loan Program helps 74 communities, led by Oak Creek.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/19/wisconsin-communities-get-282-million-for-drinking-water-projects/
3 days ago
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Wisconsin Construction, Labor Leaders Say Data Centers Will Grow Jobs
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Wisconsin Construction, Labor Leaders Say Data Centers Will Grow Jobs
Better than the shopping mall craze of the 1970s and 80s?
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/19/wisconsin-construction-labor-leaders-say-data-centers-will-grow-jobs/
3 days ago
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Mayor Issues Seven Budget Vetoes (Members only) by
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Mayor Issues Seven Budget Vetoes
Johnson attempts to untangle omnibus amendment.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/18/mayor-issues-seven-budget-vetoes/
3 days ago
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City Hall: Top City Official Resigns (Members only) by
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City Hall: Top City Official Resigns
Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/18/city-hall-top-city-official-resigns/
3 days ago
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Report on Wisconsin Prisons Warns of Overcrowding, High Staff Turnover
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Report on Wisconsin Prisons Warns of Overcrowding, High Staff Turnover
Raises alarms about solitary confinement of people with mental illness.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/18/report-on-wisconsin-prisons-warns-of-overcrowding-high-staff-turnover/
3 days ago
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MPM Announces Closing Date for Current Museum
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MPM Announces Closing Date for Current Museum
A final year of special programs to celebrate old museum before opening new one.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/18/mpm-announces-closing-date-for-current-museum/
3 days ago
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Council Committee Says Milwaukee Theater, Arena Are Historic by
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Council Committee Says Milwaukee Theater, Arena Are Historic
Decision could affect Wisconsin Center District, whose leader fiercely opposed it.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/18/council-committee-says-milwaukee-theater-arena-are-historic/
3 days ago
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National Pop-Ups Returning to Milwaukee Bars
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National Pop-Ups Returning to Milwaukee Bars
Sippin' Santa and Miracle on 2nd St open later this month with festive drinks and decor.
https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/18/national-pop-ups-returning-to-milwaukee-bars/
3 days ago
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