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And check out North Shore School for Seniors fall session begins this month on the Milwaukee Patch calendar

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Morning Milwaukee! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a $1.3M grant could reshape careers and homes in Milwaukee
  • Why UW-Milwaukee is pulling the plug on Flock cameras now
  • How Milwaukee survivors are turning grief into citywide violence prevention

Also on today's calendar: North Shore School for Seniors fall session begins this month and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Cooler; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Monday: Breezy; a shower in the p.m., temps: high: 69, low: 65.
  • Tuesday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Revitalize Milwaukee receives grant to expand workforce development program (onmilwaukee.com) — A Milwaukee nonprofit, Revitalize Milwaukee, just secured a $1.3 million federal YouthBuild grant to expand its Building Hope construction training program for local young adults without diplomas. Participants will help rehab City of Milwaukee homes in Washington Park, earning certifications, pay, and career connections while improving neighborhood housing for low-income residents.
   

2. UW-Milwaukee Police discontinue use of Flock cameras (wearegreenbay.com) — UW-Milwaukee has ordered all 18 Flock license plate cameras on campus removed and shut off, following Milwaukee Police's recent decision to sharply limit their use. Officials stress that remaining garage readers are isolated to parking operations only. The move comes amid public concern and a misconduct case involving Flock data, putting surveillance technology under renewed scrutiny for Milwaukee residents.
   

3. Survivors of violence turn personal experiences into a call for change at Milwaukee gala (cbs58.com) — Milwaukee residents affected by violence gathered at UW-Milwaukee for a city-hosted Survivors of Violence Gala, honoring grassroots advocates and offering space to grieve and heal. Speakers from the Department of Community Wellness and Safety stressed preventing future violence and uniting the city so fewer families endure similar loss.
   

4. Diesel prices rise nationally, impacting gas and grocery costs in Milwaukee (wisn.com) — Milwaukee drivers are now paying about $5.94 per gallon for diesel, a spike that's pushing up transportation and grocery costs across the city. Shoppers and vendors at the South Shore Farmers Market describe higher prices on everything from fuel to seeds, while hoping gas and diesel stabilize before everyday essentials become even harder to afford.
   

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  • Is there anyone out there who can foster a senior dog, in a home with no other pets?
    This poor 10-year-old girl was found alone with her deceased owner over a week after he passed. I am temporarily keeping her but cannot continue past… (Nextdoor Eckel Woods)
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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

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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