City Notices

East Library Super Hero Kick Off program on Wed, May 20 at 6pm

Milwaukee Public Library’s Super Reader Summer Reading Program at a Glance: Super Reader starts in Milwaukee on May 18th.  East Library will have a Super Hero Kick Off program on Wed, May 20 at 6 pm. Children ages 0-12 can participate.  Enroll at any Milwaukee Public Library location. Young adults ages 13-17 can participate in the teen “Put a Face on Your Book” summer reading

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Compost Bin & Rain Barrel Sale on Saturday, May 16

***TOMORROW, MAY 16, 2015*** The City of Milwaukee will host a one-day-only, first-come, first-served backyard compost bin and rain barrel sale on Saturday, May 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Wilson Park Senior Center parking lot, 2601 W. Howard Ave. The sale will take place rain or shine, and is NOT restricted to City of Milwaukee residents. Compost bins are on

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Downer Avenue Commercial Corridor Meeting Follow Up

This message is from Alderman Kovac… —————————————————————————————– Thank you to the hundred-plus neighbors who attended the meeting at the East Library last Wednesday to discuss the Downer Avenue Commercial Corridor. In case you weren’t able to attend in person, or would like more time to review the information presented by our Department of City Development (DCD), all of the slides from the meeting can

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Safety Notice from MPD

This note is from District 1 of Milwaukee Police Department —————————————— Between Sunday & Monday there were 6 reported incidents of  strong-arm robberies & Car Jacking of white females who were either entering their cars or sitting in their cars in the area bordered by North Ave. to Linnwood and Oakland to Prospect. Suspects are 3-4 black males, 15-18 years of age driving a

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Downer Avenue: Neighborhood meeting with DCD and Alderman Kovac

From Alderman Kovac: ————————————————————— Dear Downer Avenue Neighbors, I am hosting a neighborhood meeting in conjunction with the Department of City Development to discuss the retail revitalization of Downer Avenue. The city will present a comprehensive analysis of retail conditions on Downer Avenue, including a summary of recent public and private investments, market data and a description of city programs available to assist retail

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Reminder: Liquor License Meeting on North Avenue – tonight

This notice is from Alderman Kovac. ————————– Dear residents, I am hosting a neighborhood meeting regarding a NEW application for a Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premise License for the old Library Club, located in the space beneath Beans & Barley. Kody Jack, the applicant, will be there to present his plan of operation for the establishment. You are invited to hear

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