Arts & Entertainment
“Black Lives Matter” To Be Painted on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Artist Vedale Hill leads Juneteenth community mural creation.
Jun 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year
Despite the pandemic, there are a number of virtual events and protests this Juneteenth.
Jun 18th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
City Launches Active Streets for Business
Policy allows restaurants, bars to use space on sidewalks, streets, but details worry alders.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Urban Milwaukee’s Roller Coaster of a Pandemic Experience
A crazy year, but your support has been inspiring. If you haven't joined, here's your chance.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Urban Milwaukee
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
