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*Friday, Feb. 1, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s Urban Studies Program will present a panel focused on Urban Home Ownership...

Menomonee Falls-based Kohl’s Department Stores announced Tuesday it will donate more than $4 million over five years to Penfield Children’s Center.

The Milwaukee Ballet will host its fifth international choreographic competition this February when three choreographers challenge each other for a chance to win $3,000 and the opportunity to design a dance for the Milwaukee Ballet’s 2013-14 season.

The 2013 Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) grant application has been posted online at http://city.milwaukee.gov/mab.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) Wisconsin Chapter will continue to accept nominations for its Milwaukee’s Finest campaign through Friday, Feb. 15, and applications through Friday, Feb. 22.

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity ReStore will host a “Stock the Store” donation drive throughout February to add to the ReStore's inventory before the official opening of its second location on Saturday, March 2.

The Opus Group and the Opus Foundation’s Milwaukee office will distribute more than $200,000 in grants to 14 nonprofit organizations in southeastern Wisconsin, according to an announcement today.

As nonprofit organizations face greater challenges with cuts in funding and increased demand for services, Christine McMahon encourages nonprofit leaders to examine how they are preparing their organizations to adapt to the changing climate.

The common stock shares for Kohl’s Corp. rose 56 cents Thursday amid growing Wall Street speculation that the Menomonee Falls-based retailer could be a prime target to be acquired by a private equity firm in 2013.

Marquette University and the United Community Center (UCC) have been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health to advance their work with minority children threatened by high health risks.