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Milwaukee Public Museum announces reopening date
In its first phase of reopening, the museum will require visitors to reserve a one-time entry ticket in advance of their visit and to wear masks. MPM has been closed since March 15 due to coronavirus concerns.
Aquinas Academy plans new school building on Menomonee Falls campus
Aquinas Academy, a private K4-8 school in Menomonee Falls, plans to construct a new building on its campus to accommodate its growing enrollment.Â
Packers’ Mark and Laurie Murphy back MPS Foundation’s #ConnectMilwaukee campaign
Green Bay Packers president and chief executive officer Mark Murphy and his wife Laurie are donating $100,000 toward the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc. $1 million fundraising campaign to provide internet access for students and their families.
Financing secured for $45 million Mount Mary intergenerational housing development
The partners behind the $45 million intergenerational housing complex planned for Mount Mary University’s campus have secured the financing needed to begin work on the development.
Behind-the-scenes look at the Oriental Theatre restoration project
While the Oriental Theatre on Milwaukee’s East Side remains closed for the summer, work is underway to restore the historic 93-year-old building’s main and east houses.
Greater Milwaukee Foundation to direct $30 million for equitable economic recovery...
The Greater Milwaukee Foundation announced it will dedicate $30 million over the next five years to support equitable economic recovery in the Milwaukee area.
Aurora St. Luke’s again ranked best hospital in Milwaukee area
Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center ranked as the best hospital in Metro Milwaukee and the second-best hospital in the state on the newest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals list.
VISIT Milwaukee, MMAC distribute 50,000 free masks
VISIT Milwaukee and Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce partnered on Monday to deliver 50,000 face masks to Citgo gas stations across the city to distribute them for free.
🔒 Milwaukee-based Circa acquires America’s Job Exchange
Milwaukee-based workforce development company Circa, formerly known as LocalJobNetwork, has acquired Massachusetts-based America’s Job Exchange.
Milwaukee-area companies’ sales, profit expectations decline for third quarter, MMAC survey...
Sales expectations and optimism about profits for the third quarter declined sharply among Milwaukee-area businesses, according to the latest Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce Business Outlook Survey.
Group of Milwaukee nonprofit leaders commit to diversifying their boards, workforce
The executives of the Milwaukee Urban League, SaintA, YMCA of Southeastern Wisconsin and 18 other Milwaukee nonprofit organizations have pledged to take steps to dismantle structural racism in the community, including diversifying their boards and staff.
Washington County Humane Society nearing campaign goal for $7 million facility...
The Washington County Humane Society is nearing its $7 million fundraising goal as construction continues on the organization’s multi-phase renovation of its Slinger facility.