Arts & Entertainment
Protests Spur a Wave of Public Art
Murals and chalk art become a growing presence as marchers fill streets.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
A Song For George Floyd
Newly written, by Tom Prasada-Rao, it’s a quietly powerful anthem for these times.
Jun 16th, 2020 by John Sieger
Celebrating Voices of Health Care Workers
Artist Nirmal Raja creates masks with quotes from health care workers handling the pandemic.
Jun 15th, 2020 by Caroline White, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Smax Brings Boxed Lunches to Downtown
New to-go lunch place offers light, healthy food in a box you can eat anywhere.
Jun 13th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Pete’s Pops Opens Second, Dog-friendly Location in Bay View
Owner Pete Cooney started with a push cart, now he has two stores.
Jun 12th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
12 Years of Urban Milwaukee Stories
We've published so many stories that have moved the city forward. And you can help support this.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
Milwaukee Zoo Reopening, With Mask Requirement
Reservations required, limited hours, but most attractions open.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Harambee Area Gets Breonna Taylor Mural
Two artists that worked on the George Floyd mural painted this one on Locust and Holton.
Jun 9th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Give a Friend an Urban Milwaukee Membership
You purchase it and we give you a gift certificate with a code letting them join for free.
Jun 8th, 2020 by Maddy Day
Urban Milwaukee Burns, Will Rise Like a Phoenix
Tragedy strikes our publication, but optimism abounds.
Jun 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Film About Milwaukee Police Killing Dontre Hamilton is Free this Week
Filmmaker removes fees to watch award-winning documentary.
Jun 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Artists Paint George Floyd Memorial on Riverwest-Harambee Border
Mural at the corner of N. Holton Street and E. North Avenue honors victims of police killings.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
