$23 Million Federal Grant Brings New College Support To 20 MPS Schools
A $23 million federal grant will support college readiness programs for students in 20 Milwaukee Public Schools through the GEAR UP initiative.
GEAR UP will follow current fourth through seventh graders into their first year after graduation.
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The Social Development Commission held a contentious meeting where the board reelected Jorge Franco as chair and appointed other officers.
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The city has closed 59 apartments owned by indicted landlord Sam Stair due to severe safety violations. Officials cited tampered electrical systems and fire safety failures that pose life-threatening risks to tenants.
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Drop off your old and unused household hazardous waste at our Wauwatosa Drop-Off Center, 11100 W. Walnut Rd. (Enter off Watertown Plank Rd. on 113th St.), mobile collection location Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. MKE County Residents Only