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A $7.5 million grant from Wells Fargo to boost homeownership among Milwaukee families of color, would be spent on acquiring homes, down payments, and financial counseling for would-be homeowners.

Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava returned to Milwaukee this week, two decades since the opening of his first U.S. project: the Quadracci Pavilion at the Milwaukee Art Museum. 

Wells Fargo is donating $7.5 million to boost homeownership among Milwaukee families of color, according to a press announcement.

Nearly two months after unveiling its design for the exterior for its planned $240 million new museum building, the Milwaukee Public Museum is hoping to hear from the community about they would like to see within the rock-like walls of the structure.

The city of Waukesha is set to receive a $250,000 grant from Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. (WEDC) in support of the Waukesha Civic Theatre’s ongoing expansion project.

The Milwaukee Department of City Development (DCD) announced the names of development partners selected to participate in its Homes MKE initiative aimed at renovating and reoccupying a minimum of 150 vacant and foreclosed city-owned houses.

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County this week announced its goal to raise $57 million through its annual community campaign.

Volunteer Center of Washington County, a West Bend-based nonprofit that leads several volunteer opportunities throughout the county, has named a new executive director as Susan Millin, current executive director, announced plans to retire after 10 years in the position. Colleen Mayer, the nonprofit’s associate director, will become the new executive director.

88Nine Radio Milwaukee (WYMS-FM 88.9) has named Maxie C. Jackson III as its new executive director, the station announced Wednesday. 

MPS Foundation, Inc. announced this week the departure of Wendell Willis, executive director of the nonprofit.