When Paola Feliz-Encarnacion graduated from South Division High School on Milwaukee’s south side in 2007, she knew she wanted to return.

She tried setting up a Latina mentoring group at South Division while she was a student at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, but it did not take off.

Now, as a City Year AmeriCorps member, she is finally able to help out her high school..... Read More

MILWAUKEE — Most people who own property in the city of Milwaukee recently learned the assessments on their land and home had fallen by thousands of dollars. Others saw their assessments soar. On Monday, they sought answers from the city assessor herself.

On Monday afternoon, May 14th, the city assessor appeared before the Milwaukee Common Council’s Judiciary and Legislation Committee to explain why those assessments changed so dramatically.

One of the biggest factors was the high number of foreclosures and bank sales in the city in recent months. City Assessor Mary Levy also said because there is no requirement that any homeowner let the city into a property, properly assessing a home is difficult.

MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and other dignitaries from the city of Milwaukee kicked off Bike to Work Week Monday afternoon, May 14th. They rode their bicycles to the grand opening of the new Milwaukee office for the Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin.

Among the other officials taking part were Alderman Nik Kovac and Alderman Michael Murphy.