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Union-Backed Berman Emerges As Democrats’ Pick In 1st District Race
United Auto Workers and key state Democrats lined up behind the ER nurse’s winning bid.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Progressive Primary Challenger Luna Defeats Ortiz-Velez
Incumbent Rep. Sylvia Ortiz-Velez loses primary to progressive challenger Ismael Luna.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Bartolotta Offers Sneak Peak of New Cocktail Lounge
Peacock Lounge will operate inside Bartolotta's forthcoming downtown restaurant.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
City Financing Will Help Complete Bronzeville Arts and Tech Hub
Construction poised to start soon on next phase of $29 million development.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wanted for Proper Disposal
Drop off your old and unused household hazardous waste at our Nicolet High School Drop-Off Center, 6701 N. Jean Nicolet Rd. (Front Parking Lot), mobile collection location Aug. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. MKE County Residents Only
Aug 11th, 2026 by Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District
New Faces in New Places
New hirings, promotions and appointments in the last month.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Can Wisconsin’s Stressed Oak Trees Be Saved?
Arborists say early signs of off-color leaves and thinning canopies are a critical window to act before trees die back further.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Elissa Eaton, Wisconsin Public Radio
Japanese Coffee Shop Opening First U.S. Location in Milwaukee
Tokyo import will set up shop in Colby Abbot Building
Aug 11th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
UW System Seeks $90 Million To Train 35,000 Health Workers
Healthy Wisconsin plan would expand health care workforce over the next decade amid rising demand.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
A Milwaukee Tradition Turns 40!
Food, music, and wildlife come together for the 40th year of A La Carte at the Zoo, August 20–23. Sample local flavors, catch national headliners, and explore the Zoo during one of Milwaukee’s favorite summer traditions.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Milwaukee County Zoo
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Aug 17 – 21
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week is back to reward downtown Milwaukee’s dedicated workforce with a week of incentives. The fun-filled week features daily giveaways, office challenge games, employee discounts and much, much more. So, round up your co-workers for Downtown Employee Appreciation Week!
Aug 11th, 2026 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
