AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Milwaukee Wisconsin. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sun, 22 Nov 2009 02:24:56 -0600 Click here to view the El Semanal De Milwaukee Newsletter - November 19,... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/el-semanal-de-milwaukee-newsletter-november-19-2009-235380 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/el-semanal-de-milwaukee-newsletter-november-19-2009-235380 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 MILWAUKEE –  On November 13, 2009 , Governor Jim Doyle signed into law Senate Bills 280, 299, 331 and 347, which build on his work to protect... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/governor-doyle-signs-four-bills-that-build-on-efforts-to-protect-children-prevent-fraud-234033 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/governor-doyle-signs-four-bills-that-build-on-efforts-to-protect-children-prevent-fraud-234033 Government and Politics Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view the El Semanal De Milwaukee Newsletter - November 13,... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/el-semanal-de-milwaukee-newsletter-november-13-2009-234107 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/el-semanal-de-milwaukee-newsletter-november-13-2009-234107 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view the El Semanal De Milwaukee Newsletter - November 12,... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/el-semanal-de-milwaukee-newsletter-november-12-2009-233641 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/el-semanal-de-milwaukee-newsletter-november-12-2009-233641 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Earlier November 9, 2009, Milwaukee received some great news. Republic Airways, which purchased Midwest Airlines this summer, has decided to... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/the-barrett-report-news-from-the-mayor-november-9-2009-233175 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/the-barrett-report-news-from-the-mayor-november-9-2009-233175 Government and Politics Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 MILWAUKEE – On Nov 10,2009, Governor Jim Doyle  announced that Republic Airways will establish a major airline hub in MilwaukeeCounty,... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/governor-doyle-announces-republic-airways-consolidation-in-milwaukee-232906 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/governor-doyle-announces-republic-airways-consolidation-in-milwaukee-232906 Government and Politics Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Wisconsin RockHounds select baseball team is recruiting 1 - 2 players for its 2010 roster.  Players must not turn 11 before May 1, 2010. ... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/u10-select-youth-baseball-team-recruiting-players-232632 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/u10-select-youth-baseball-team-recruiting-players-232632 Sports and Recreation Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 President Obamas visit to our state earlier this week was an important step forward as we continue our efforts toward significant reform in Milwaukee... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/the-barrett-report-news-from-the-mayor-november-6-2009-232362 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/the-barrett-report-news-from-the-mayor-november-6-2009-232362 Government and Politics Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Click here to view the El Semanal De Milwaukee Newsletter - November 5,... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/el-semanal-de-milwaukee-newsletter-november-5-2009-231723 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/el-semanal-de-milwaukee-newsletter-november-5-2009-231723 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 167,000 Cubic Yards of Contaminated Sediment Removed From River. MILWAUKEE,WI---Governor Jim Doyle November 2, 2009 was joined by Milwaukee Mayor... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/governor-doyle-announces-completion-of-kinnickinnic-river-cleanup-230849 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/governor-doyle-announces-completion-of-kinnickinnic-river-cleanup-230849 Government and Politics Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The selection of the next leader of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is one of the most important decisions that will be made in this community in... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/the-barrett-report-news-from-the-mayor-october-30-2009-230341 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/the-barrett-report-news-from-the-mayor-october-30-2009-230341 Government and Politics Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The City of Milwaukee has launched an informative, interactive local website as part of its proactive efforts to make sure every man, woman and child... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/milwaukee-unveils-2010-u-s-census-website-228886 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/milwaukee-unveils-2010-u-s-census-website-228886 Government and Politics Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Projects Aim to Accelerate Adoption of Solar Energy and Develop Solar Workforce. MILWAUKEE,WI---Governor Jim Doyle announced October 26, 2009 that... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/governor-doyle-announces-4-3-million-to-support-solar-energy-technologies-228914 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/governor-doyle-announces-4-3-million-to-support-solar-energy-technologies-228914 Government and Politics Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 This concert is all about bringing the community together. Present Music will be joined by the Milwaukee Children’s Choir, the Bucks Native... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/present-music-thanksgiving-a-musical-feast-229004 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/present-music-thanksgiving-a-musical-feast-229004 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Also Forwards Broad Package of Education Reform Bills to Legislature Milwaukee,WI---Governor Jim Doyle October 27, 2009 joined Senator Lena Taylor,... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/governor-doyle-joins-milwaukee-legislators-in-announcing-mps-governance-bill-229110 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/governor-doyle-joins-milwaukee-legislators-in-announcing-mps-governance-bill-229110 Government and Politics Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Wisconsin (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/cudahy/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-milwaukee-county-227740 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/cudahy/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-milwaukee-county-227740 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The H1N1 virus has been at the forefront of the minds of parents, employers and residents since reports of infection in the U.S. first surfaced this... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/the-barrett-report-news-from-the-mayor-october-23-2009-225642 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/the-barrett-report-news-from-the-mayor-october-23-2009-225642 Government and Politics Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Milwaukee - Governor Jim Doyle On 19th Oct 2009 announced major improvements to reform Wisconsin’s education system. “Wisconsin has much to be... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/governor-doyle-pushes-reforms-to-help-wisconsin-students-achieve-success-224437 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/governor-doyle-pushes-reforms-to-help-wisconsin-students-achieve-success-224437 Government and Politics Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to view the El Semanal De Milwaukee Newsletter - October 8,... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/el-semanal-de-milwaukee-newsletter-october-8-2009-224041 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/el-semanal-de-milwaukee-newsletter-october-8-2009-224041 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 In this hilarious musical, the spirited kindergartner Junie B. Jones - from Barbara Park's popular series of books - is anticipating the arrival of... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/junie-b-jones-and-a-little-monkey-business-224081 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/junie-b-jones-and-a-little-monkey-business-224081 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Click here to view the El Semanal De Milwaukee Newsletter - October 15,... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/el-semanal-de-milwaukee-newsletter-october-15-2009-223627 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/el-semanal-de-milwaukee-newsletter-october-15-2009-223627 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Foundation to Honor Robert Mariano and Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. Milwaukee, Wis. - The Milwaukee Public Library Foundation will host the 2009... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/milwaukee-public-library-foundation-presents-the-2009-benjamin-franklin-award-celebration-223165 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/milwaukee-public-library-foundation-presents-the-2009-benjamin-franklin-award-celebration-223165 Schools and Libraries Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 I just returned from the opening of this year's Milwaukee Fatherhood Initiative Summit. The purpose of this annual, two-day event is to bring men... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/the-barrett-report-news-from-the-mayor-october-10-2009-222565 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/the-barrett-report-news-from-the-mayor-october-10-2009-222565 Government and Politics Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Milwaukee, WI - splash!, a celebration of conservation and craft brewing, presents craft beer and cheese tastings and dinner catered by Bartolotta's... http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/splash-a-celebration-of-water-conservation-and-craft-brewing-at-discovery-world-museum-219450 http://www.americantowns.com/wi/milwaukee/news/splash-a-celebration-of-water-conservation-and-craft-brewing-at-discovery-world-museum-219450 Arts and Entertainment Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500