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Worker With KKK Cooler Fired
City official says American Sewer Services fired worker, a member of Laborers Local 113.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Contractor’s Worker Displays KKK Sign
Contractor whose workers showed their guns now connected to cooler with white supremacist signs.
Dec 8th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan Runs Afoul of City Gun Policy
Alderman said he knew of city employees carrying firearms, but has failed to report them.
Dec 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?
Proposal causes fierce Common Council debate. Plus: Bauman slams city attorneys.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Couture Seeks Commercial Tenants
44-story apartment tower will have 40,000 square left for a grocer, restaurants, medical office.
Dec 4th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The City Christmas Tree House
Each year a city resident donates a spruce for City Hall. Here's the home of 2017's winner.
Dec 3rd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Council Delays Action On Shopping Carts
Stores need more notice, they decide, on ordinance requiring locks on all carts.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Panel Okays Oak and Loc Complex
Unanimous vote allows controversial East Side apartment project to move forward.
Nov 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Wants To Market The Streetcar?
City hiring outside vendor to brand and promote "The Hop."
Nov 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City To Sell Water to Waukesha
After years of debate, Waukesha and Milwaukee strike a historic, 40-year deal.
Oct 30th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Panel Approves Oak and Loc Project
5 story, 55-unit apartment building slated for busy corner, but some neighbors oppose it.
Oct 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Proposal Restricts Roadside Memorials
"Some of these turn into unpermitted block parties,” Ald. Johnson says
Oct 13th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
Potawatomi Gives $10 Million To Streetcar
Streetcar will be known as The Hop; Potawatomi gift means no operation costs for city.
Oct 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Chooses Streetcar Operator
French company Transdev will operate streetcar for $3.6 million a year.
Sep 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Commission Approves 27-Story Tower
Madison developer revives 27-story proposal on Prospect next to Goll House.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn
"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartments for Oak and Loc
Neighbors react to 5-story, 55-unit apartment complex for East Side corner.
Jul 25th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Guide to Milwaukee Parklets
12 places to enjoy the latest urban fad, like sidewalk dining on the street.
Jul 18th, 2017 by Michael Holloway
Riverwest Will Get First Bike Boulevards
Two miles of streets where bikes get priority over cars.
Jul 12th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
10 Wisconsin Avenue Mini-Murals
Artist Mauricio Ramirez's murals on 10 Wisconsin Ave. utility boxes are complete. Take a look.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Alexandra Mucks
Forgotten River Will Get a Walkway
City committee approves two-mile long Menomonee Riverwalk linked to Third Ward.
Jul 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
More Parking for Bikes
City ordinance would set new standards for bike parking in new and redeveloped buildings.
Jun 29th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Brewers Hill Apartments Approved
Luxury Commons development moves forward after another public meeting.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Preservation Winners Celebrated
And Best Place at the Pabst Brewery announces new coffee shop and bar.
May 29th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Marquette Updating Inflatable Dome
City panel approves design changes, despite snarking about Minnesota Vikings.
May 25th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
$30 Million Spent on Streetcar
Streetcar project on track, literally -- and financially.
May 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Rails Being Welded
Mayor, MPS students on-hand to see the work
Apr 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Will South Korea Partner With City?
Daegu, South Korea wants to be a water tech sister city. City panel says yes.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
The Environmental Mayor Holds Forth
Barrett keeps pushing for green solutions despite opposing political winds.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Matt Mussa
A Slumlord’s Modest Cape Cod
Mohammad Choudhry has 46 properties, 3,000 code violations and this house.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Streetcar Track Construction Starts in April
System on track to start service in late 2018, project is on-budget
Feb 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Water and Brady Is A Mess
With growing density and auto, bike and pedestrian traffic. Is there a solution?
Jan 30th, 2017 by John O’Neill
The Milwaukee Streetcar is Hiring
The contractor needs workers and city residents get preference.
Jan 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Problem Intersection Be Fixed?
City hopes to fix North and Lisbon and issues spotlighted by Urban Milwaukee.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Blacks Slammed by Municipal Court Fines
73% of municipal court fines hit city’s African Americans, totals $23 million over four years.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
City Residents Hiring Program Falls Short
Promising effort employs minorities in construction, needs more monitoring and funding.
Oct 25th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Concerns Over Lead In Drinking Water
Freshwater for Life Action Coalition calls for a moratorium on partial lead service line replacements.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
City Department Paints the Town
Painted curbs will denote no-parkng areas. And new parking checkers will ride bikes.
Aug 12th, 2016 by Michael Horne
S. 5th St. Grows By Dieting
City will narrow the road and triple size of sidewalks. Business is booming in response.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Postman Square, City’s Newest Park
But it does have a long history. The park's roots trace back to 1889.
Jul 12th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
An Atlas of Water for Milwaukee
Splashy project by international artist Mary Miss will dramatize the role and history of water in Milwaukee.
Jun 3rd, 2016 by Rose Balistreri
Two New Playgrounds Opening
Park-like play areas for kids among 12 funded by $1.9 million raised by Ald. Murphy.
May 24th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Bublr Bikes Touts Big Expansion Plan
New stations coming in 2016 to Bay View, East Side, Walker's Point, Harambee.
Feb 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
How Community Prosecutors Prevent Crime
Special unit focuses on collaborating with community and crime prevention.
Jan 18th, 2016 by Laura Thompson
All Hail Our Business Improvement Districts
City party celebrates work of 35 BIDs, which have helped improve many city neighborhoods.
Dec 7th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Program Will Improve Riverwest Park Snails Crossing
It's one of 12 parks and playgrounds being upgraded by private-public MKE Plays Initiative.
Dec 6th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Welcome to the New Layton Boulevard
A just-completed streetscaping and lighting project has enhanced Layton Boulevard.
Nov 23rd, 2015 by Michael Holloway
27th and Highland
Once a junction of architectural splendor, it needs serious work by the city to revive it.
Sep 23rd, 2015 by John O’Neill
Briggs & Al’s Run Road Closure & Bus Detour Information
Watch where you park your car on Friday night, it might not be there Saturday.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Tyler Krueger
New Arlington Heights Park Opens Soon
Ribbon cutting set for first MKE Plays playground at Arlington Heights Park
Sep 11th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
New Leader of LISC Aims to Improve City
Laura Bray helped revitalize Menomonee Valley, oversaw Three Bridges Park.
Aug 28th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Ciclovia Comes to Milwaukee
A community biking event created in Colombia and launched in U.S. cities, it comes here August 29.
Aug 19th, 2015 by Amanda Mickevicius
Leading the Way in Green Infrastructure
Outpost Foods in Mequon and All Peoples Church on N. 2nd St. have sophisticated green systems.
Jul 29th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
City Constructing New Green Alleys
One permeable alley captures 15,000 gallons of water, reducing flow into sewerage system.
Jul 24th, 2015 by Devi Shastri
The Sheer Joy of MKE Parking App
It's simple, pay for parking on your cell phone. But what about that user fee?
Jul 22nd, 2015 by Jon Richie
From Gray to Green
The sewerage district has moved from tunnels and pipes to greenways, rain barrels and permeable pavement. Part 2 of a series.
May 21st, 2015 by Susan Nusser
City Plan Will Rescue The Worst Playgrounds
City and foundation money will be spent to upgrade the 12 most deteriorated playgrounds in Milwaukee.
Mar 25th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Will Bicycle Race Expand to Bay View?
Tour of America's Dairyland hopes to expand there. And a national benefits program for bicyclists expands to Milwaukee.
Mar 5th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Swing Park Nominated for MANDI Award
And its story -- and controversies- keep getting retold.
Mar 4th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Why I Support the Streetcar
Not moving forward will send a wrong message to all those looking to invest in Milwaukee, a city businessman argues.
Jan 26th, 2015 by Russell Rossetto
Can Milwaukee Upgrade to Gold Ranking?
City officials pledge to work towards upgrading the city's national, bicycle-friendly ranking from bronze to gold.
Dec 19th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Committee Takes No Action on Streetcar
Public Works Committee votes to send streetcar proposal to full council, setting up a showdown Dec. 16th.
Dec 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
GMC Wins $725,000 Grant to Help City
Kresge Foundation grant would help build city's Artery trail and revive depressed Harambee neighborhood.
Dec 1st, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
City Cameras Now Nab Parking Violators
No more chalked tires? The system is quietly becoming automated, invisible -- and a big surprise for parking scofflaws.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Quietly Adds Buffered Bike Lanes
The changes on south 2nd are welcome, but when will the city start creating protected bike lanes?
Oct 3rd, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Bay View ArtStop Opens
It's a bus stop, art work, and urban island. Grand opening is tonight, but we've already got photos of the new amenity.
Oct 3rd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
“Controversy” Over Swing Park?
Architect blasts city for altering her design. Are her complaints valid?
Jul 25th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Swings are Back — and Better than Before
Guerrilla urbanism triumphs, as “magical” swings re-installed under Holton Avenue Bridge.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Dave Reid
Uber and Lyft Legalized in Milwaukee
Taxis for anyone who wants to drive one. Uber and Lyft are legal. And someone will probably sue the city to stop this.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Easy Parking in Downtown Milwaukee?
City unveils sign system to guide drivers to garages with available parking spots.
Jun 27th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Bridge Repair Threatens Bakery’s Business
Popular Amaranth Bakery given only 24 hours notice by city; Lisbon Ave. bridge will be shut down till November.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Patrick Leary
Bargain Deals to Save the Environment
City works with Norseman Plastics to create low-cost rain barrels and compost bins.
Jun 13th, 2014 by Patrick Leary
St. Paul Bridge is Reopened
Key connection to Third Ward and Summerfest is completed on time and on budget.
Jun 12th, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto
A New Park for the City
The city, Associated Bank and Newaukee cooperate on a new park being created at MLK Dr. and McKinley Ave.
May 22nd, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
Residents Debate Beerline Trail Extension
Riverwest Artery trail would follow RR right of way into Harambee neighborhood.
May 16th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
A Streetcar Named Cooperation?
Republicans force city to pay to relocate utilities for streetcar and Barrett calls for cooperation from We Energies to keep costs down.
Apr 27th, 2014 by Dave Reid
The Sadly Sinking City
A declining water table is causing wooden piles below downtown buildings to rot. The latest casualty: a 1904 building across from the convention center was demolished.
Mar 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
City Agrees to Plow Hank Aaron Trail
Finally some progress. How my advocacy with state and city officials paid off.
Feb 7th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Arrest Those Who Bike in Winter, Mayor Says
Comments from Watertown, NY official raise serious issues about how bikers are treated, including in Wisconsin.
Jan 17th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
City Goes Into Demolition Business
DPW will now handle 20% of homes razed rather than hiring private contractors.
Jan 13th, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Why I’m Boycotting the Farmers Market
Though the state signed an MOU promising to snow plow the bike trail leading to the Winter Farmers Market, they aren't doing it.
Jan 10th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
How To Avoid Getting Ticketed or Towed in Snowstorm
All the cars making short trips in the city make snowplowing difficult. Try walking or biking.
Dec 20th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Grand Opening of KK River Bike Trail
Despite rainy weather, Mayor Barrett and a host of politicians celebrated the new bike trail.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Grand Opening of KK River Bike Trail!
Celebration Saturday of newest part of trail whose origins go back more than a decade.
Oct 11th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Is Traffic Always Bad?
Actually it's often a good thing, and city policies should take that into consideration.
Aug 28th, 2013 by John Norquist
Grand Opening of Marsupial Bridge Connector
Hurrah! Newly-opened Trestle Stair connects Marsupial Bridge to Commerce Street and better knits neighborhoods.
Aug 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
“Wait, Wait, Wait”
The city’s new audio crosswalk alerts are annoying -- and potentially dangerous.
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Tom Bamberger
Bike Sharing and Permeable Pavement
City committee approves spending $100,000 on bike sharing in Walker’s Point, and the MMSD will experiment with permeable pavement.
Jun 21st, 2013 by Dave Reid
New City Law Fails to Help Black Contractors
2012 ordinance aimed to give more access but only 1 of 125 contracts went to black-owned businesses.
Apr 11th, 2013 by Heather Ronaldson
The Arrogance of Summerfest
Why the tax-exempt, city-supported non-profit should be transparent about its director’s salary.
Apr 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
A Historic Milwaukee Celebration
Plus: A national green award for The Brewery; and bringing fruit trees to Walker's Point.
Feb 28th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
The Problem with Icy Trails
The city and county do a much better job of plowing and clearing streets than bike trails. That won't change until bikers start complaining.
Feb 1st, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Streetcar Meeting on Tuesday
Public invited to ask questions about project.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Wells Street Two-Way Conversion Work Has Begun
Wasting no time, the Department of Public Works has already began work on the conversion of Wells Street to a two-way street throughout downtown.
Aug 4th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Groundbreaking Events on S. 2nd Street this Thursday.
Not only is there a planned ground breaking ceremony this Thursday, May 19th, for the Milwaukee Fix, but also a ribbon cutting for the redesigned S. 2nd Street. Both of these developments are ground breaking events for Milwaukee.
May 17th, 2011 by Dave Reid
S. 2nd Street Update and Happy Hour
After years of working with the Department of Public Works, neighborhood residents, property owners, and business owners were able to convince the City of Milwaukee to redesign S. 2nd Street to fit the needs of the neighborhood.
Oct 4th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Refurbished Streetcar-Stops Tie Milwaukee’s Past to its Future
On Wednesday September 29th, 2010 the Friends of the Hank Araon State Trail celebrated the return to service of two refurbished historic car-stops as functioning pieces of history.
Oct 1st, 2010 by Dave Reid
E. State St. is Open for Two-way Traffic in East Town
All throughout this summer the city had been repaving, repainting, and installing new lights along E. State St. in preparation to open most of it to two-way traffic. As of this weekend, E. State St. in East Town from Prospect Ave. to Market St. is open to two-way traffic.
Sep 25th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Reconstruction of S. 2nd Street Starts Today
The S. 2nd Street project, which was approved in December 2009 by the Common Council despite Alderman Dudzik’s last minute attempt to derail the project, officially gets going today.
Jul 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
S. 2nd Street Redesign Approved by the Common Council
The proposed improvement of S. 2nd Street, in Walker's Point, was up for approval at the December 22nd meeting of the Milwaukee Common Council.
Dec 23rd, 2009 by Dave Reid
