Village of Shorewood

MEA Files Appeal in Legal Dispute Over Public’s Right to Access Great Lakes Shoreline

Appeal follows municipal court ruling upholding trespassing ticket issued to Shorewood resident walking along Lake Michigan

County Executive David Crowley Announces $25 Million in Federal Funding for 67 Traffic Safety Projects, Addressing Hazardous Roadways to Reduce Reckless Driving

SS4A Grant Funds Would Support Projects Anticipated to Save Lives Along Corridors of Concern

County Awarded $25 Million for Road Safety Projects

Federal grant will fund 67 projects at many locations in the county.

Shorewood Beach Showdown Tests Who Owns Lake Michigan’s Sand

A professor ticketed for trespassing near Atwater Park is pushing courts to open dry shoreline to the public.

Rep. Madison Proposes Restoring Local Control Over Lead Inspections

Legislation Would Enable Fully Funded Inspections to Prevent Inhabitable Living Conditions, Allow New Local Tenant Protections

Will Shorewood Move Its Public Works Facility To Milwaukee?

Suburb quietly advancing big plan to purchase city land.

Five Milwaukee County Communities Test Strategies To Combat Reckless Driving, Make Roads Safer For All Users

Greendale, Shorewood, South Milwaukee, Wauwatosa and West Allis Launch Traffic Calming Demonstration Activities

Five Milwaukee Suburbs Launch Data-Driven Traffic Calming Projects

Projects are part of bigger vision of eliminating traffic deaths by 2037.

Milwaukee-Area Bars Can Stay Open Until 4 a.m. During RNC

Monday night through early Friday morning will see taverns in 14 counties serving until the sun comes up.

Rep. Ryan Clancy Settles With City Following 2020 Curfew Arrest

With trial already underway, Clancy secures the policy changes he long sought.

Rep. Stubbs Sworn into State Assembly

Rep. Shelia Stubbs begins her 3rd-term in the Wisconsin State Assembly

New Leader for Downer Avenue Business District

Janet Henning, head of Shorewood BID, will add Upper East Side business district to her responsibilities.

Beverage Company Relocating To Walker’s Point

Makers of ZYN are poised to redevelop three-story warehouse.

Shorewood BID Announces New Executive Director

The Shorewood BID works to create a vibrant and cohesive 18-hour urban marketplace of distinctive, engaged and successful businesses.

Bowen Will Run For Lieutenant Governor

Rep. David Bowen joins Lena Taylor, Sara Rodriguez in Democratic primary.

Milwaukee County Clerk Christenson Allowed State Auditors Access to 2020 Election Records

City Could Issue Citations For Failing To Disconnect Downspouts

But focus will be on hiring contractors to complete work, keep stormwater out of Deep Tunnel.

The Downspout Police Are Coming

Disconnecting downspouts is part of strategy to reduce Deep Tunnel overflows into Lake Michigan.

Supervisor Ryan Clancy Suing City After 2020 Arrest

Clancy's suit seeks to prohibit city from using curfews in the future and argues 2020 curfew violated due process.

Rep. Bowen, Sen. Taylor Celebrate Passage of Shorewood Tax Increment District Extension for Affordable Housing

“A Down Payment on an Inclusive Future for Shorewood”

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Applauds Shorewood Village Board of Trustees for Historic, Unanimous Vote to Invest $2.5 Million for Affordable and Equitable Housing

Milwaukee Adopts Mask Mandate

Council unanimously adopts indoor and outdoor mandate. Goes into effect Thursday.

Mask Mandate Passes Committee

Proposal would require masks indoors and outdoors, but with limited enforcement.

‘Attractive’ Facade Changes for Historic Tied House

Also, more on the coming Streetcar Smart Kiosks.

Shorewood Business Improvement District Names Steph Salvia as New Executive Director

Experienced leader chosen to lead Shorewood BID

Brady St. BID Head Heads to Shorewood

Steph Salvia also quitting Downer Ave. BID to head suburban business district.

Milwaukee County Board Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman Files for Re-Election

Sup. Wasserman has served the residents of the 3rd District since 2016

Campaign Targets Abele’s Plan to Raze Home

Shorewood residents organize letter writing campaign, online petition to save historic Eschweiler mansion.

Abele to Destroy His Eschweiler Mansion

His $2.6 million Shorewood lakefront mansion could soon face the wrecking ball.

Top 10 Homes Featured in 2018

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The 27 Bedrooms of Chris Abele

New Shorewood manse gives him three places worth $8.2 million, though one may be sold.

Will Referendums Lead to Legal Pot?

Some legislators hope for change after medical or fully legai pot approved in 18 local referendums.

Shorewood House Offers Fresh Start in 2018 with No-Cost Residential Addiction Treatment

Program offers up to eight women 30 days of treatment

Bucks’ Dellavedova Has Shorewood Home

Surprise, it's a quite tasteful, Tudor Revival home with $1.3 million price tag.

Keller Williams – Milwaukee North Shore expands again with addition of Gallagher Kies & Company

Gallagher Kies & Company will be led by Founder Molly Gallagher and include Eileen Nelson, Julie Bulgrin and Maggie Drane.

Halloween, Day of the Dead Events in The Parks

Halloween and Day of the Dead traditions continue in the Milwaukee County Parks.

Group Solar Program Surpasses Goal

The program so far will be installing 52 kW on 12 homes.

Shorewood Tavern Located on Bike Path

American Legion Post has a classic, 1940s bar, just steps from the Oak Leaf Trail.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Thanks Common Council for Their Support to Remove Estabrook Dam

MMSD will be responsible for removing the Dam once it obtains the necessary DNR permits.

Shorewood and Milwaukee residents install record-breaking amount of solar through partnerships with Midwest Renewable Energy Association

This is the first time Milwaukee’s solar group buy program has covered the entire city.

Environmental Groups Support Milwaukee County’s Decision to Remove the Estabrook Dam

Despite the public outcry the Board of Supervisors have never held a straight up and down vote on repairing or removing the dam.

Milwaukee County Supervisors Avoid Opportunity to Remove Estabrook Dam

Finance and Audit Committee ignores Parks Department’s expert opinion to remove blighted structure

New Brewery and New Bakery Coming

A Shorewood bakery, a Third Ward brewery. Plus Red Dot in Tosa adds live music.

Milwaukee Area Solar Group Buy Reaches 37 Homes and Counting

People interested in going solar through this discounted program have a deadline of September, 16, to participate.

Democratic Party of Wisconsin Announces New Business Advisory Council

The council has recommended four crucial steps needed to grow our economy and put Wisconsinites back to work at well-paying jobs.

Removing the Estabrook Dam will not cost taxpayers 13 million dollars

Claim by homeowners organization that removing the dam would cost taxpayers millions is questionable at best.

Big Fish Poke Bowl Leases Space in the Edge on North

RFP Commercial Recent Transactions

8th Annual Tour of America’s Dairyland Cycling Events June 17-26

10 local communities to participate in popular family-friendly event

Milwaukee Riverkeeper challenges Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources on Estabrook Dam repair

DNR's Environmental Impact Statement insufficient to evaluate impacts of repairing the Estabrook Dam

Shorewood and Milwaukee residents going solar through partnerships with Midwest Renewable Energy Association

The first of over a dozen informational sessions is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at Three Lions Pub, 4515 N Oakland Ave.

Mandela Barnes Announces Run for Wisconsin State Senate

“Over the next several months, I look forward to talking with families about their values and priorities as I work to earn their trust and support for State Senator.”

County Executive Chris Abele Endorsed by Municipal Leaders Across Milwaukee County

Chris Abele today announced the endorsement of more than a dozen local executive leaders.

Who Works Better with Other Governments?

Including the city and other local governments? The responses are revealing.

The Path Forward for Estabrook Dam

It’s a golden opportunity for Milwaukee if we tone down the rhetoric and consider the potential.

8th Annual Tour of America’s Dairyland Race Cities Announced

Schedule Includes Return to National Criterium Calendar

Repairing Estabrook Dam Will Cost Less

When all costs are considered, removing the dam could cost far more than repair.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces Budget Vetoes

Abele Budget Holds the Line on Property Taxes and Calls for Removal of Estabrook Dam

Majority of Mayors and Village Presidents in Milwaukee County support Gwen Connolly for Circuit Court Judge

Connolly has previously announced the endorsement of hundreds of judges and attorneys, including many leaders working to serve the poor.

Shorewood’s “New” Frank Lloyd Wright Home

The modest home was hidden in plain sight until a Wright fan from Chicago started snooping around.

The Mysterious Kondos Chateau

One of the town's most magnificent mansions has a strange history, complete with a jailed lawyer who once served a governor.

Can Milwaukee Upgrade to Gold Ranking?

City officials pledge to work towards upgrading the city's national, bicycle-friendly ranking from bronze to gold.

Milwaukee Booster Lives in… Shorewood

OnMilwaukee.com co-owner Jeff Sherman and his wife have a Colonial home in the suburbs, but he tries to downplay this.

More than $13 million approved for Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation announced approximately $13 million in funding.

Hospital Tycoon Nick Turkal’s Lakeside Home

The Aurora CEO paid $1.5 million for his Whitefish Bay home, well less than his annual salary.

David Bowen Announces Candidacy for Wisconsin’s 10th State Assembly District

David Bowen to run for Wisconsin’s 10th Assembly District

Mandel Group Completes Lease-Ups of Newest Properties

Brisk demand for both downtown and suburban apartment communities

Lighthorse 4041 Recieves Urban Planning Award from Wisconsin Planning Association

Mixed Use Redevelopment in Shorewood, WI

The Greening of Shorewood

The suburb’s embrace of green roofs, rain barrels and rain gardens is a model for others, including Milwaukee.

Historic Milwaukee Presents Preserving an Architectural Legacy

A panel discussion about the past, present, and future of Shorewood and its architecture

Ex-Trustee Phinney, Figure in Workplace Boy Porn Case, Pleas Guilty

Phinney's wife, Lisa Froemming, filed for divorce last month.