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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 12th, 2026 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Comeback Crowley Narrowly Eclipses Hong, Will Face Tiffany
From drop out to winner in three weeks.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Election Results Delayed by Download Error
'Human error' keeps entire nation waiting to see who won gubernatorial primary.
Aug 12th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Dan Bukiewicz Wins Democratic Primary for Open Assembly Seat
Bukiewicz defeats progressive David Liners in open district held by Republican since 2013.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Rebecca Cooke Wins 3rd District Primary, Sets Up Van Orden Rematch
Backed by national Democrats and a big cash edge, Cooke prevails in a closer-than-expected race.
Aug 11th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
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
