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Hi Milwaukee! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Employ Milwaukee’s big move could change your job prospects
  • Want your say at MPS meetings? Here’s exactly how.
  • Want to know how clean the air is on your block?

Also on today's calendar: Small Town Christmas Craft & Vendor Show - Sip & Shop and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Milwaukeefor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Very cold with clouds and sun, with a high of 20 and low of 15 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Very cold with flurries, temps: high: 24, low: -2.
  • Saturday: Very cold with a little snow, with a high of 2 and low of 0 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Employ Milwaukee Moving To Edge of Downtown (urbanmilwaukee.com) — Employ Milwaukee, the county’s workforce development board, is moving in February to a more central site near the Deer District at 1322 N. 8th St., where it will share space with a major healthcare training center. The new hub will expand free programs like medical assistant training, BankWork$, and other job-readiness offerings, aiming to better connect Milwaukee residents with stable, well-paying careers.
   

2. Here's how you can make your vvoice heard at MPS meetings (milwaukeenns.org) — If you’ve ever been confused about how to speak at Milwaukee Public Schools board meetings, this guide breaks down every option, from committee testimony to email comments and Zoom access. It explains which MPS committees take public input, how to register, time limits, and how families can plug into advisory councils and budget hearings that shape local schools.
   

3. Here's how you can find out the air quality of Milwaukee neighborhoods (milwaukeenns.org) — A Milwaukee nonprofit has installed dozens of neighborhood air sensors and released a 2024 Milwaukee Air Quality Report so residents can see how pollution varies across the city. You can now track real-time neighborhood air quality through an app and online dashboard, helping families—especially those with asthma or other conditions—plan outdoor time and advocate for cleaner air.
   

4. Family finds justice a year after 15-year-old is shot and killed on Milwaukee's south side (tmj4.com) — On Milwaukee’s south side, the family of 15-year-old Nelson Manuel Lopez-Correa has just seen his killer convicted of first-degree intentional homicide, a year after the teen was shot near 16th and Forest Home. Relatives describe their ongoing grief, maintain a memorial at the site, and hope his death underscores the toll of gun violence on Milwaukee children as they await sentencing in February.
   

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  • P.F. Chang's China Bistro posted a job opening for Expeditor in Milwaukee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Milwaukee here.

Ok Milwaukee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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