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urbanmilwaukee. com > 04/23/2026 > as-student-homelessness-hits-new-high-capitol-debate-stalls-on-solutions

As Student Homelessness Hits New High, Capitol Debate Stalls On Solutions

4+ hour, 40+ min ago  (1066+ words) More than 20, 000 Wisconsin students identified in recent school year, but protections for unaccompanied youth did not advance. Among the proposals that died when the Wisconsin Legislature wrapped up its regular session work in March were efforts to help homeless youth…...

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urbanmilwaukee. com > pressrelease > mount-mary-university-welcomes-new-leadership

Mount Mary University Welcomes New Leadership

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (208+ words) Rutzen earned a Bachelor of Science in Law and Public Policy from Indiana University and a Juris Doctor from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. He currently serves as a board member for the Sheboygan County Museum. Additionally, Mount…...

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urbanmilwaukee. com > pressrelease > milwaukee-recreation-partners-to-hold-biennial-youth-arts-and-humanities-showcase-at-north-division-high-school

Milwaukee Recreation & Partners to Hold Biennial Youth Arts and Humanities Showcase at North Division High School

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (177+ words) May 15 event is free and open to the public Image from Milwaukee Recreation. On Friday, May 15, Milwaukee Recreation will host a youth arts & humanities showcase at North Division High School (1011 W. Center Street) from 4: 00pm " 7: 00pm. The event is free to attend and…...

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urbanmilwaukee. com > 04/15/2026 > where-to-eat-and-drink-during-the-milwaukee-film-festival

Where to Eat and Drink During the Milwaukee Film Festival

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (959+ words) Dozens of East Side places for brunch, snacks, dinner or drinks during two-week festival. The Milwaukee Film Festival returns to screens April 16 " and with it, an opportunity for movie buffs to explore the East Side dining scene. While the neighborhood…...

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urbanmilwaukee. com > pressrelease > childrens-wisconsin-patients-get-a-new-stage-to-shine-a-seacrest-studio-is-coming

Children's Wisconsin Patients Get a New Stage to Shine: A Seacrest Studio Is Coming

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (267+ words) The Ryan Seacrest Foundation Selects Children's Wisconsin to Join Seacrest Studios Network "This project is about collaboration, innovation and bringing moments of joy to kids and families during what can be a very difficult time," said Gil Peri, President and…...

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urbanmilwaukee. com > 04/14/2026 > celebrate-milwaukee-day-with-an-urban-milwaukee-membership-16

Celebrate Milwaukee Day With An Urban Milwaukee Membership

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (311+ words) Become an Urban Milwaukee member for just $4. 14 per month for first year. The area-code-inspired annual event offers a chance to celebrate what we love about Milwaukee, support local businesses and organizations, and enjoy some of the best the city has…...

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urbanmilwaukee. com > 04/01/2026 > k-12-education-cassellius-betting-on-lower-class-sizes

K-12 Education: Cassellius Betting on Smaller Class Sizes

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (716+ words) While cutting number of assistant principals. Will it improve MPS? Milwaukee school superintendent Brenda Cassellius is making a bet: If a district must spend its limited resources, it is better to place money on lowering class sizes than to keep…...

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urbanmilwaukee. com > pressrelease > educational-credential-evaluators-inc-partners-with-pennsylvania-simplifies-international-career-pathways-for-early-childhood-educators

Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. Partners with Pennsylvania, Simplifies International Career Pathways for Early Childhood Educators

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (399+ words) Urban Milwaukee Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. Partners with Pennsylvania, Simplifies International Career Pathways for Early Childhood Educators New partnership provides free credential evaluations for teachers MILWAUKEE " March 31, 2026 "Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. (ECE), a nonprofit organization boasting 46 years of experience in…...

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urbanmilwaukee. com > pressrelease > skylight-music-theatre-announces-education-programming-for-summer-2026

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Education Programming for Summer 2026

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (544+ words) Urban Milwaukee Skylight Music Theatre Announces Education Programming for Summer 2026 Skylight Music Theatre, Milwaukee's home for Music Theatre, is proud to launch its summer 2026 education programming under a new education name, "Skylight Spotlight," offering hands-on music theatre experiences for students…...

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urbanmilwaukee. com > pressrelease > its-time-to-keep-youth-safe-and-engaged-this-summer

It's Time to Keep Youth Safe and Engaged This Summer

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (204+ words) Statement from Alderwoman Sharlen P. Moore What happened yesterday (Sunday, March 29) at Bayshore Town Center was sad, frightening, and absolutely unacceptable. Hundreds of teens and young people showed up'at'the Glendale shopping center in a "takeover" event publicized on social media, sparking…...