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See the 2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
20 projects big and small are named best of the best in Milwaukee design
May 17th, 2024 by Jeramey JanneneSentry Foods Opens on Northwest Side
New grocery on 63rd and Silver Spring brings fresh produce, meat and more to a food desert.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Sophie BolichFood Trucks Banned On Portion of W. Silver Spring Drive
Alderman says grills, pop-up shoe sales have occurred on busy street.
Jul 31st, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneWild Wednesdays at Milwaukee Public Library
The first WILD Wednesday will be hosted on Wednesday, July 12, from 4-6 p.m
Jul 7th, 2023 by Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr.See The 2023 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
20 winners span the city, represent the best of Milwaukee architecture and design.
May 24th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneCongresswoman Gwen Moore Secures $23,863,352 For Local Projects in Final Government Funding Package
In response, Congresswoman Moore released the following statement:
Dec 23rd, 2022 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreSenator Baldwin Secures Over $255 Million for Wisconsin in Senate Appropriations Legislation
Projects championed by Senator Baldwin were included in Fiscal Year 2023 bipartisan bill
Dec 22nd, 2022 by U.S. Sen. Tammy BaldwinChambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMark Chambers, Jr. Wins Aldermanic Seat Last Held By Cavalier Johnson
State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff also wins seat on Common Council.
Nov 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene2nd District Common Council Race
Ballard vs Chambers in race to represent city district formerly held by Cavalier Johnson.
Nov 7th, 2022 by Urban MilwaukeeChambers vs. Ballard For Common Council Seat
Chambers gets 60% of vote in three-way primary to fill mayor's former council seat.
Aug 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene2nd District Common Council Race
Three candidates vying to fill Cavalier Johnson's former Common Council seat.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCity Seeking Affordable Housing Developers Who Need Funding
Housing Trust Fund has $10 million to award to worthy projects.
Jul 25th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneCongresswoman Gwen Moore Secures Key Investments and Vital Resources for Milwaukee in House-passed FY 2023 Omnibus Funding Package
Today, Congresswoman Gwen Moore voted to pass H.R. 8294, a six-bill appropriations minibus. This package includes the following six appropriations bills: Transportation-HUD; Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; Interior-Environment; and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs.
Jul 20th, 2022 by U.S. Rep. Gwen MooreARPA Funds Can’t Plug City Budget Hole
Deficit keeps growing and even devoting every ARPA dollar to it won't solve problem.
Jun 15th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneMark Chambers Jr. Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Common Council
Chambers running to fill vacated 2nd District seat of Mayor Chevy Johnson
May 12th, 2022 by Ald. Mark Chambers, Jr.Three Candidates Running To Replace Cavalier Johnson On Council
Including one candidate that just challenged Johnson for mayor.
May 5th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneAffordable High-Speed Internet Comes to Westlawn Gardens
Residents of the revitalized housing community will be eligible to receive free internet access thanks to a partnership between PCs for People, the Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee, and Microsoft.
May 4th, 2022 by Housing Authority of the City of MilwaukeeEvers Allocating $20 Million For Affordable Housing Projects
Program could move 17 Milwaukee projects from rendering to reality.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneSpecial Election Called For Northside Aldermanic Seat
Winner will replace newly-elected Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneWillie Hines, Jr. Named Head of Housing Authority
Hines is first African American and first former public housing resident to lead the agency.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneHousing Authority Leader Tony Pérez Resigns
After serving as director for two decades, Perez has been out on medical leave.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneFarewell To The Express Library “Branch”
Automated machine removed because of low usage, high cost.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneFiserv Forum Wins Environmental Award
Milwaukee Bucks arena is now certified LEED Gold.
Jan 14th, 2022 by Jeramey JanneneHousing Authority Opening Low-Cost Housing Waiting Lists
Want housing assistance? Get in line ASAP starting Dec. 15.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneARPA Funds Should Help Community, Not Police
City officials have made good decisions, but more community input needed.
Nov 21st, 2021 by Ryeshia FarmerCouncil Adopts $179 Million Rescue Plan Package
Compromise plan includes money for pension reserve, housing, lead abatement and child care providers.
Oct 21st, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCouncil Strikes Deal On How To Spend $179 Million ARPA Allocation
Housing, lead abatement, child care, police recruits, violence prevention, a new MLK library and more.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCommittee recommends approval of ARPA omnibus proposal
Includes funding for public safety and crime prevention, housing, lead abatement, continued COVID response and more
Oct 15th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier JohnsonBlack Business Boost Fund Targeted At Milwaukee Entrepeneurs
New fund targeted at supporting people of color launch and grow businesses.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneCommon Council Has 7 Times The Ideas As It Has Funding
82 ideas for how to spend $394.2 million federal grant. What will council choose?
Oct 12th, 2021 by Jeramey JanneneUWM hosts 10th annual Westlawn bicycle event in June and July
Jun 22nd, 2021 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Wheelin’ at Westlawn FREE bicycle tune-up events and family rides scheduled for 2021
May 11th, 2021 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Hunger Task Force Targets Food Deserts
Mobile Markets makes two stops every week day bringing fresh, affordable foods to neighborhoods.
Feb 3rd, 2021 by Matt MartinezTrump Budget Would Hurt City
$54 billion annual spending cut would hit long list of needed city programs.
Mar 29th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier JohnsonRebuilding The State’s Largest Housing Complex
Phase 2 of Westlawn Public Housing project is huge undertaking with complex financing.
Feb 10th, 2017 by Graham KilmerWestlawn Gardens Begins Rebuilding Process
Residents moving out as state’s largest public housing complex gets torn down, rebuilt.
Jul 27th, 2016 by Andrea WaxmanMilwaukee gets $30 million federal grant to redevelop Westlawn public housing campus
Oct 5th, 2015 - The Milwaukee Business Journal - Sean RyanBuilder gets six months’ house arrest for wage fraud
Oct 1st, 2015 - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Cary SpivakHUD Awards $30 Million to the City of Milwaukee To Revitalize Public Housing Development
A Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant was Awarded to Redevelop the Westlawn Public Housing Development and Revitalize the Neighborhood
Sep 28th, 2015 by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentMilwaukee County DHHS launches new energy assistance application program
Community events on Saturday, September 26 aim to raise awareness, help people apply
Sep 24th, 2015 by Milwaukee CountyWatry Homes, owner to pay $1.6M for underpaying workers on Westlawn project
Jun 15th, 2015 - The Milwaukee Business Journal - Andrew DawsonMayor’s Design Awards
The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.
May 22nd, 2015 by Dave ReidMayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address
Monday, March 9th, 2015 - Alverno College
Mar 9th, 2015 by Mayor Tom BarrettMilwaukee’s First 24/7 Library
Westlawn Garden's "vending machine" public library is the fourth of its kind in the nation.
Oct 10th, 2014 by Raina J. JohnsonRunning For Good Food
Growing Power's 5K run supports organization and combats urban food deserts.
May 20th, 2014 by Jabril FarajA Night At the MANDIs
The once-tiny awards show is now a prestige event that packed the Pfister ballroom while another crowd watched the show streamed.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneTransforming the State’s Largest Public Housing Development
City bulldozed 332 barracks-style units at Westlawn and replaced them with more urban styles.
Apr 2nd, 2014 by Kelly MeyerhoferMANDI Awards Announce Sweet 16 Nominees
Finalists for 2014 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation include Three Bridges Park and 15 others.
Dec 13th, 2013 by Sharon McGowan16th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
Which are the best designs? You be the judge.
May 8th, 2013 by Michael HorneMilwaukee One of Six Cities Selected to Receive Free Neighborhood Development Consultations Under Second Year of US EPA Grant to Global Green, USA
Sustainability Experts from Global Green USA to Visit Towns Across the Country in 2013
Dec 27th, 2012 by Press Release