Mayor Johnson to Light 2024 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree at Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation
111th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place Thursday, December 5 from 5-7 p.m.
Dec 2nd, 2024Historic Preservation Commission Wins 2024 Historic Preservation Excellence Award
Apr 22nd, 2024
City of Milwaukee Assessor’s Office Distributing 2024 Real Property Assessments
Apr 19th, 2024
Mayor Johnson to Light 2023 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree on Friday, November 17 at Cheer District, Illuminated by the We Energies Foundation
110th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place from 5-7 p.m.
Nov 10th, 2023Drive-Thru Job Fairs Bringing Opportunity to the Community
Northside and Southside events take place next Thursday (August 18, 2022) from noon to 4 p.m.
Aug 8th, 2022City of Milwaukee’s Independence Day Fireworks Rescheduled for August 2, 2022
Jul 12th, 2022
Fondy Farmers Market Opens for the Season Saturday
The market will start small in the Early Season and then will expand its hours later in the season as more produce becomes available.
May 6th, 2022City of Milwaukee Health Department Offers Free Flu Vaccines
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to get vaccinated to reduce the spread of the seasonal flu
Oct 14th, 2020City Begins 16th Year of Summer Employment for High Schoolers
Hourly Wage Climbs to $11.52 per Hour
Jan 24th, 2020Strauss Brands to Build Headquarters and Processing Facility at Century City
Strauss will commence construction on the Century City project later this year with occupancy expected in 2021. The company will employ 250 workers at Century City, including headquarters staff and production personnel.
Sep 4th, 2019The City of Milwaukee Agrees To Settle Lawsuit Against Bird
Focus Shifts to Ushering in New Mobility Options Such as E-Scooters to the City
Jul 3rd, 2019City of Milwaukee Board of Health Nominations
The City of Milwaukee is seeking nominations for the Board of Health
Mar 4th, 2019Plan To Attend the Inaugural MENTOR Recruitment Fair
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at City Hall
Mar 4th, 2019City Recognizes Completion of the Washington Park Townhomes
Quality Housing Added to Milwaukee’s 30th Street Corridor
Mar 1st, 2019Property Values Climb Along The Hop Streetcar Route
Investment and New Construction Part of Downtown Growth
Oct 2nd, 2018City of Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Partners with Local Trauma Surgeons to Empower Community to ‘Stop the Bleed’
Stop the Bleed is a national campaign to train bystanders for emergencies.
Sep 7th, 2018Community invited to participate in Juneteenth festivities
The event is free and open to the public.
Jun 18th, 2018Lunch & Learn Summer Series offers helpful training for developers
All Lunch and Learn sessions are held in the first floor conference room of the 809 Building
May 18th, 2018Join Us Tonight For The Third Community Workshop For The Moving Milwaukee Forward Study
The proposed, future King Drive/ Bronzeville extension of the Milwaukee Streetcar has the potential to connect people to jobs, attract new businesses, bring new housing options, and improve public open spaces.
Jan 31st, 2018Sewer contractor to appear before the Steering & Rules Committee to address racist symbols at work-site
The meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. in room 301-B at City Hall, 200 E. Wells St.
Dec 11th, 2017City and Potawatomi strike 12-year, $10 million streetcar presenting sponsorship agreement, includes free rides for the first 12 months
City also announces the system name “The Hop, presented by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino”
Oct 6th, 2017Residents are invited to tour City Hall for Doors Open Milwaukee
Attendees will learn about the historic figures that built the city and its historic building.
Sep 22nd, 2017Construction Skills Job Fair Hosted by Milwaukee Rescue Mission
Milwaukee Rescue Mission is hosting Catalyst Construction, Inc. for a Job Fair
Sep 14th, 2017Six Organizations Approved for Grants through the Milwaukee Employment/Renovation Initiative
Up to 100 Tax-Foreclosed Homes Will Be Renovated in the Greater Sherman Park Area and Up to 100 Unemployed or Underemployed People will Get a Job.
Mar 25th, 2017City to Acquire Green Space on Conway Street in Bay View
Land Provides a Buffer between Port and a Residential Neighborhood
Mar 14th, 2017Nominations Sought for the 20th Annual Mayor’s Design Award
Top Local Additions to the Built Environment Will Be Honored
Feb 14th, 2017Join the City of Milwaukee on the Path to Platinum
Please take a moment and share your opinion on bicycling in Milwaukee.
Oct 14th, 2016Milwaukee Homicide Review Commission Releases 2016 Mid-Year Report
Report presents analysis of 2016 homicides and non-fatal shootings in the first half of the year
Jul 18th, 2016Pete’s Fruit Market Announces New Store in Bronzeville
Bringing Fresh, Quality Food To the Corner of Dr. Martin Luther King Drive and North Avenue
Apr 3rd, 2016City of Milwaukee 2016 Overnight Parking Permits Now On Sale
Residents may buy their 2016 annual or 4-month and first trimester permits now
Dec 18th, 2015City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Host 9th Annual Holiday Drive
Items Collected to Support Local Veterans and Families
Nov 25th, 2015Lakefront Gateway Plaza National Design Competition Culminates with the Selection of the Graef Team
Water, Year-Round Activity Featured Among Ideas
Oct 27th, 2015Milwaukee’s Lakefront Gateway Plaza National Competition Culminates with the Selection of a Design Team
Announcement Tuesday Advances Important Downtown Project
Oct 26th, 2015City Channel telecasts on hold for equipment upgrade
News release from City Clerk Jim Owczarski
Aug 10th, 2015City of Milwaukee to Host A Public Information Meeting For Proposed New Bublr Bike Sharing Station Locations
Meeting will showcase locations of upcoming Bublr Bikes stations.
Jul 14th, 2015City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works To Pick Up Storm-Related Debris
The Department of Public Works (DPW) will pick up storm-related debris such as downed branches and tree limbs in excess of the 2-cubic yard maximum per household free of charge
Jun 23rd, 2015Act 16 triggers changes to city licensing process
Therefore, effective May 3, 2015, the City of Milwaukee will no longer accept, process, or issue licenses for the operation of network vehicles or drivers.
May 4th, 2015City of Milwaukee Announces 2015 Project Clean & Green Program Dates
Citywide clean-up effort runs April 13-June 1, 2015
Apr 10th, 2015Walker Square neighborhood planning effort set to kick off
Building on the momentum generated by activity in neighboring Walker’s Point and the Menomonee Valley, the Department of City Development, Alderman Jose Perez and the Walker Square Neighborhood Association are working with residents, business owners and other neighborhood stakeholders to develop a neighborhood Action Plan for Walker Square.
Mar 13th, 2015The City’s 2015 Take Root Milwaukee Homeownership Fair – “One-Stop Shop” for buying a home – Features Forgivable Loans for Renovation of City-Owned Properties.
“This is a good time for anyone considering homeownership to take a close look at the opportunities in our City.”
Mar 2nd, 2015Kiva.org and the City of Milwaukee Launch Kiva City Milwaukee to Fuel Economic Growth Through Entrepreneurship
Partnership Aims to Accelerate Small Business Development in Milwaukee By Crowdfunding Loans to Small Business Owners and Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Feb 18th, 2015Milwaukee Arts Board names 20th Annual Artists of the Year
Dale Gutzman and John Riepenhoff were named Artists of the Year, the Milwaukee Arts Board announced today.
Feb 3rd, 2015The Snow Emergency Has Been Lifted
Garbage and Recycling Collections Resume on Wednesday, February 4 Saturday Collection planned for February 7
Feb 3rd, 2015The City of Milwaukee Declares a Snow Emergency
City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Commissioner Ghassan Korban has declared a snow emergency effective
Feb 1st, 2015The 4-Inch Rule is in Effect in the City of Milwaukee
The 4-inch Rule is in effect beginning at 10:00 A.M. on Sunday, February 1.
Feb 1st, 2015Port Welcomes Five Ships for Winter Lay-Up
Visiting Lakers Add to the Local Economy
Jan 26th, 2015City of Milwaukee Sidewalk Snow and ice Removal Ordinance Change
Changes to City Ordinance 116-8-4 addressing snowy, icy sidewalks now in effect
Jan 21st, 2015City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Calls for a Full-Scale Plowing Operation
Most garbage and recycling collections suspended until Saturday, January 10
Jan 9th, 2015Year-Round Garbage Cart Set-Out Program in Effect in the City of Milwaukee
Residents with curb pick-up must take their garbage cart to the curb on their designated collection day.
Jan 5th, 2015City of Milwaukee Offers Recycling and “E-Cycling” Tips For the Holidays
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works encourages all City residents to recycle the usual bottles, cans and cardboard boxes, but what about those unique holiday items?
Dec 29th, 2014City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Schedules Over the Christmas Holiday
City of Milwaukee government offices will be closed Wednesday, December 24th and Thursday, December 25th for the Christmas holiday.
Dec 19th, 2014UPDATE: West Lisbon Avenue Open to Traffic
Project delayed due to industry-wide cement shortage
Dec 18th, 2014Milwaukee Arts Board Releases Applications for Public Art Conservation and New Work Funds
The City of Milwaukee Arts Board today released guidelines and applications for Public Art Conservation and New Work Funds.
Dec 2nd, 2014REMINDER: Last Day to Rake Your Leaves into the Street is Saturday, November 15, 2014
Last day to request a special pick-up for brush is November 30
Nov 13th, 2014Rake Your Leaves into the Street Beginning October 1, 2014
City of Milwaukee residents may start raking leaves into the curb lanes starting Wednesday, October 1.
Sep 30th, 2014City of Milwaukee Hiring Election Workers
Do you support fair, transparent and accurate elections?
Sep 15th, 2014High Impact Repaving Projects Continue: South 2nd Street
Repaving begins Monday, September 15, 2014
Sep 14th, 2014License Division looks to process surge of applications for new taxi permits
News release from the Office of the City Clerk
Sep 8th, 2014Department of Public Works Services For the August 29-September 1, 2014 Holiday and Furlough Weekend
City of Milwaukee government offices will be closed on Friday, August 29 for a mandatory furlough day and Monday, September 1for the Labor Day holiday.
Aug 27th, 2014High Impact Repaving Projects Continue: North Jefferson Street Project
Repaving begins Friday, August 22, 2014
Aug 21st, 2014St. Paul Avenue Bridge to Close
Bridge closed Wednesday through Thursday morning.
Aug 20th, 2014High Impact Repaving Projects Continue: North Prospect and North Farwell Avenues Next on the Schedule
Beginning Wednesday, August 20, 2014, North Prospect Avenue from East Kilbourn Avenue to East Ogden Street, and North Farwell Avenue from East Brady Street to North Prospect Avenue, will be resurfaced with asphalt pavement, weather permitting.
Aug 19th, 2014Temporary No Parking Downtown & Historic Third Ward for Storm the Bastille Run/Walk
Enforcement begins Thursday, July 10 at 5:00 p.m.
Jul 10th, 2014Mayor Tom Barrett and the Department of Public Works Announce New Advanced Parking Guidance System in Downtown Milwaukee
Electronic signs with parking information are “live”
Jun 25th, 2014West Lisbon Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Begins June 16, 2014
Project expected to be completed in November 2014
Jun 13th, 2014Port of Milwaukee Reports Net Income of $1.4-Million in 2013
Positive Financial Results Benefit Local Government
Jun 2nd, 2014City of Milwaukee Hosts Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale – June 7th
The City of Milwaukee will host a one-day-only, first-come first-served backyard compost bin and rain barrel sale on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Washington Park parking lot at N. 40th St. and W. Galena St.
May 27th, 2014West Hampton Avenue Construction Project Begins May 21, 2014
Beginning Wednesday, May 21, 2014 the City of Milwaukee will reconstruct West Hampton Avenue from North Teutonia to North Green Bay avenues. The project completion date is expected to be November 1, 2014.
May 27th, 2014Milwaukee Water Works – Update on water main breaks advisory
On Saturday, May 17, 2014, the Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) identified a leak on an 84-inch water main located outside the Texas Avenue Pumping Station.
May 19th, 2014Mayor Tom Barrett Welcomes New Pothole Workers
Transitional Jobs Program participants begin their on-the-job training with DPW
May 16th, 2014Public Service Commission of Wisconsin decision in PSC Docket 5-DR-109
We disagree With the Public Service Commission’s decision today on the Milwaukee Streetcar matter and will recommend an appeal.
Apr 23rd, 2014Mayor Tom Barrett to Participate in Project Clean & Green with Department of Public Works Sanitation Crew
Mayor to help pick up unwanted bulky items and promote using Self-Help Centers
Apr 17th, 2014City of Milwaukee Announces 2014 Project Clean & Green Program Dates
Citywide clean-up effort runs April 14-June 4, 2014
Apr 7th, 2014Time for Milwaukee to stop leaving money on the table
At news conference, city leaders and IRS to tout importance of claiming Earned Income Tax Credit
Apr 3rd, 2014City Clerk’s office accepting public comment on taxi policy items
The public can offer their input on proposed regulations that will apply to new cab operators, operators who renew their taxicab permits and certified taxicab affiliations in the City of Milwaukee.
Mar 24th, 2014Nominations Sought for Mayor’s Design Awards
Great Milwaukee Buildings, Improvements, and Spaces Will Be Honored
Mar 7th, 2014Milwaukee Wins an Invitation to the Community Progress Leadership Institute
Prestigious Training Effort will Help Milwaukee Address Foreclosures and Vacant Homes
Feb 19th, 2014Six Milwaukee Police Officers to be Honored for Bravery at fire scene
The election of the next Common Council president will take top billing at tomorrow’s regular meeting (Tuesday, February 11) of the Common Council, and one of the first acts of the new president will be to help honor several members of the Milwaukee Police Department.
Feb 10th, 2014Lakefront Gateway Project Public Information Meeting
You are invited to attend a public information meeting to review and provide feedback on the conceptual alternatives being considered.
Jan 9th, 2014City of Milwaukee New Virtual Night Parking Permits On Sale Beginning December 20
Overnight parkers may buy their 2014 annual or 4-month permits this Friday
Dec 19th, 2013Cold Weather Advice: Prevent Water Pipes and Water Meters from Freezing
Cold Weather Advice: Prevent Water Pipes and Water Meters from Freezing
Dec 12th, 2013North 27th Street Construction Project Begins August 21, 2013
Project expected to be completed by December 2013
Aug 20th, 2013Tall Grass/Noxious Weeds Ordinance Change Now in Effect in the City of Milwaukee
Amended City Ordinance 80-17-2 & 80-17-6 took effect August 10
Aug 12th, 2013Intersection of North Water Street and East Clybourn Street to Be Repaved
Project takes place Thursday morning, July 25th, 2013
Jul 24th, 2013Repairs to Canadian Pacific Railroad Bridge to Close South Kinnickinnic Avenue Beginning July 15th, 2013
The Canadian Pacific Railroad and its bridge contractor Edward Kraemer & Sons will close South Kinnickinnic (KK) Avenue
Jul 15th, 2013City of Milwaukee to Defend State Constitution
Joint statement of Mayor Tom Barrett, Common Council President Willie L. Hines, Jr. and Alderman Michael J. Murphy
Jul 2nd, 2013Department of Public Works Services For the July 4-7, 2013 Holiday Day Weekend
Service announcement
Jul 1st, 2013Ald. Witkowski, City Negotiate Concessions from WallyPark;
Restaurant/Retail/Hotel In Plans for Property at Howell and Layton
Jun 11th, 2013Celebrate Bike to Work Week with Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderpersons, and The Wisconsin Bike Federation
Bike to Work Week is May 13-18, 2013
May 10th, 2013City of Milwaukee Brings Back Popular Compost Bin Distribution Event on May 4th
Residents encouraged to reduce waste, save money, learn more about composting
May 1st, 2013City of Milwaukee Announces 2013 Project Clean & Green Program Dates
Citywide clean-up effort runs April 15-June 4, 2013
Apr 11th, 2013Rake Your Leaves into the Street Beginning October 1st
City of Milwaukee residents may start raking leaves into the curb lanes starting Monday, October 1st.
Oct 1st, 2012City Seeks Candidates for 2012 City/County Christmas Tree
Your tree could decorate Red Arrow Park for all to enjoy!
Sep 27th, 2012