The National League of Cities (NLC) has notified Milwaukee that it is a finalist for the 2010 Awards for Municipal Excellence. The awards recognize cities and towns for outstanding programs that improve the quality of life in America’s communities. Milwaukee was chosen for its highly successful Menomonee Valley Industrial Center and Community Park. The Menomonee Valley project took what was once one of the largest brownfields in the state and converted it into a thriving location for business, recreation, and environmental sustainability.

Milwaukee, Los Angeles, New York City, Dallas, Philadelphia and Phoenix are finalists in the category for cities with more than 500,000 people. The winners will be announced during NLC’s Congress of Cities and Exposition in Denver, Colo., Nov. 30-Dec. 4, 2010. Read more...

Hey Kids! Visit Sparky on the Web and on Facebook

Meet Sparky, the Fireworks Task Force safety mascot. He'll keep you posted on fireworks events throughout Milwaukee this summer.

Remember, it is illegal to sell, use or possess fireworks in the City of Milwaukee and violators face fines up to $1,000. Fireworks are illegal and dangerous. Celebrate the safe way and leave it to the professionals!

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The Public Policy Forum presented two of its highest awards to the City of Milwaukee Thursday morning in the Forum's annual "Salute to Local Government." The City of Milwaukee honored for two innovative programs: Milwaukee Foreclosure Partnership Initiative and Milwaukee Public Library's green roof project. Read more... 

The City of Milwaukee has earned top prize in the National League of Cities’ City Cultural Diversity Awards. The award goes to cities recognized for implementing quality and innovative programs in communities to enhance and promote cultural diversity. Milwaukee earned the first place award in its population category for implementing the Community Benefits ordinance, known as the MORE ordinance (Milwaukee Opportunities for Restoring Employment). Read more...