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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
South 1st Street Bascule Bridge Over the Kinnickinnic River to Close for Rehabilitation
Project will begin July 10, 2017 and conclude in November 2018, weather permitting
Jul 7th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
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
Milwaukee Streetcar Construction Progress: West St. Paul Avenue to Open in Both Directions Temporarily
Track construction continues with limited access on N. Broadway, and roadway preparation/lane closures on N. Jackson St.
Jun 27th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
East North Avenue at the North Point Water Tower Circle to Close: Monday, June 26, 2017
Traffic patterns will return to normal on Tuesday, June 27 unless weather conditions on Monday force a postponement of DPW work.
Jun 23rd, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Brewers Hill Apartments Approved
Luxury Commons development moves forward after another public meeting.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
South Kinnickinnic Avenue Closure: Thursday, June 1 & Tuesday, June 6, 2017
The traveling public is advised to add extra travel time and follow detours entering and leaving the Bay View neighborhood and business district.
May 31st, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
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
Historic Brewers Hill Association Proud to Unveil Gateway Signage Campaign Phase 2 Signs
Neighbors to Choose Final Design
May 1st, 2017 by Historic Brewers Hill Association
Water Street Bridge to Close May 1 – 26, 2017
The bridge will re-open by end of day on Friday, May 26 – weather permitting.
Apr 28th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Neighborhood Jobs Opportunity Program sees high demand, launches website
News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Apr 11th, 2017 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
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
2017 Neighborhood Cleanup Box Program
Neighborhood groups are encouraged to use these containers to clean up and beautify their communities.
Feb 27th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
A Slumlord’s Modest Cape Cod
Mohammad Choudhry has 46 properties, 3,000 code violations and this house.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Winter Parking Regulations Lifted Early
Regulations no longer in effect as of February 20, 2017
Feb 21st, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
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
Council legislation would ban coal tar sealants in Milwaukee
The proposed ordinance is expected to be heard by the full Common Council at its Feb. 7 regular meeting at City Hall.
Jan 25th, 2017 by Ald. Jim Bohl
The Milwaukee Streetcar is Hiring
The contractor needs workers and city residents get preference.
Jan 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Quorum Architects – Ayres Associates Chosen as Winning Design for New Public Space in the Harbor District
Harbor District, Inc. plans to build the first phase of the winning design during the summer of 2017.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Harbor District
Will Problem Intersection Be Fixed?
City hopes to fix North and Lisbon and issues spotlighted by Urban Milwaukee.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Department of Public Works Services for the November 24-27 Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
No parking meter enforcement on Thursday, November 24.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
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 of Milwaukee and Bublr Bikes Complete Installation of 10 New Bike Share Stations
Expansion continues into more Milwaukee neighborhoods
Nov 3rd, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
City Residents Hiring Program Falls Short
Promising effort employs minorities in construction, needs more monitoring and funding.
Oct 25th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Parking Structure at North 4th Street & West Highland Avenue to Close Permanently
Parking Structure at North 4th Street & West Highland Avenue to Close Permanently
Oct 4th, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Two Downtown Street Closures – October 4 and 5, 2016
Each street to close for one day for repaving
Oct 3rd, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
West Juneau Avenue – North 4th to North 6th Streets – to Close Beginning Monday, September 26, 2016
Street to be closed through mid-2018
Sep 23rd, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
City of Milwaukee Announces An Organics Collection Pilot Program
Residents in selected Milwaukee neighborhoods encouraged to participate
Sep 19th, 2016 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
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
Water Sector Groups to Recognize 61 Utilities for Exceptional Performance
Recipients of the Utility of the Future Today Recognition Program show success in innovative and sustainable utility management practices
Aug 10th, 2016 by Press Release
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
HACM and Bublr Bikes Partner to Expand Bike Share into Low-Income Communities
National grant awarded to develop innovative outreach program
Jul 8th, 2016 by Housing Authority of the City of Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee Tow Lot Service Hours Extended on Saturdays
Extended Saturday hours begin June 25, 2016
Jun 24th, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
South First Street Bridge to Close for Maintenance June 20-28, 2016
Bridge to re-open by opening of Summerfest on June 29
Jun 17th, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Council approves bolstered city workforce development measure
The ordinance includes significant changes to the city’s workforce development and economic participation initiatives.
Jun 14th, 2016 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Celebrate Wisconsin Bike Week with Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderpersons, the Wisconsin Bike Fed, and Bublr Bikes
Wisconsin Bike Week is June 6-12, 2016
Jun 3rd, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
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
Reimagined Hartung Park headed down final stretch
Park fulfilling vision of unique public space created by private, public collaboration
Jun 3rd, 2016 by Ald. Jim Bohl
Bolstered city workforce development measure pushes forward
The measure includes significant changes to the city’s workforce development and economic participation initiatives.
May 25th, 2016 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
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
Water Street Bridge to Close Briefly for Maintenance on Thursday, May 19, 2016
Water Street/South 1st Street and the bridge to close from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
May 18th, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
MKE Plays ready to transform Marcus DeBack Playground
Friday news event will include unveiling of major improvements at playground – one of six playground upgrades planned for Milwaukee during 2016
Apr 28th, 2016 by Ald. Michael Murphy
West Lloyd Street Project Begins April 25, 2016
Project from N. 60th St. to W. Lisbon Ave. expected to be completed by October 2016, weather permitting
Apr 22nd, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
The Milwaukee Streetcar Project: City of Milwaukee Issues Request For Proposals for Construction Manager/General Contractor
Proposals due June 1, with selection slated for late June
Apr 18th, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Bublr Bikes Network Proposed to Grow in 2016
Public comment encouraged and accepted through March 4, 2016 on proposed station sites
Feb 23rd, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
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
Additional Hours of Operation at the City of Milwaukee Tow Lot Begin Sunday, December 13, 2015
Tow lot now open on Sunday mornings
Dec 11th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
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
Ald. Hamilton announces alley snow plowing pilot program
DPW will assess if additional pilot demonstration areas are necessary after the 2015-2016 snow season.
Nov 30th, 2015 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Town Hall Meeting Invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac
Alderman Nik Kovac invites you to attend a 3rd District town hall meeting at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2nd at the East Library (2320 N Cramer Street).
Nov 30th, 2015 by Nik Kovac
Welcome to the New Layton Boulevard
A just-completed streetscaping and lighting project has enhanced Layton Boulevard.
Nov 23rd, 2015 by Michael Holloway
Community partners in Sherman Park to unveil new gateway sculpture
News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy
Nov 20th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Rake Your Leaves into the Street by November 22, 2015
A reminder that City of Milwaukee residents have until Sunday, November 22, 2015 to rake their leaves into the curb lanes for pick-up by the Department of Public Works
Nov 16th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Traffic Changes Downtown for Nov. 10 GOP Debate
Milwaukee Police are partnering with the Department of Public Works and other local stakeholders to inform the public of traffic and pedestrian impacts due to the GOP debate.
Nov 9th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Traffic to be affected Sunday by Milwaukee Running Festival – Marathon & Half Marathon
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) has announced traffic and parking changes for a city-wide marathon and half-marathon on Sunday, November 1, 2015. Both races begin at 7:00 a.m. at the Summerfest Grounds.
Oct 29th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
DNA Milwaukee Spearheads “FREE” Parking Stickers for Weekend Downtown Parking Signage
The challenge: Although parking is free on Saturdays in two‐hour time zones and all day on Sundays, parking signs do not clearly convey this message.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Downtown Neighbors Association
City of Milwaukee, Bublr Bikes, and UWM Installing 17 New Bike Sharing Stations
New installations in October to more than double existing number of stations
Oct 7th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Rake Your Leaves into the Street Beginning October 1, 2015
City of Milwaukee residents may start raking leaves into the curb lanes starting Thursday, October 1
Sep 25th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
Public Information Meeting Set for West Vliet Street Construction Project
The City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) will host a public information meeting on Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Sep 25th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
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
Ald. Bauman invites residents to attend neighborhood meeting on Monday
Community members will be able to learn about neighborhood and citywide issues from a handful of city officials, including Alderman Bauman.
Aug 13th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
“Miltown Throwdown” Disrupts Community
Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski
Aug 12th, 2015 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Cold Spring Park Neighborhood Announces Groundbreaking for Community Garden and Gathering Green
The Cold Spring Park Garden and Gathering Green is located on the southeast corner of 28th St. and McKinley Boulevard.
Aug 5th, 2015 by Cold Spring Park Historic Neighborhood, Inc.
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
City of Milwaukee to Host A Public Information Meeting For Proposed New Bublr Bike Sharing Station Locations
Meeting will showcase locations of upcoming Bublr Bikes stations.
Jul 14th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee
Paving Project Information from Alderman Nik Kovac
Although this may disrupt your travel and parking for a short time, I know we all will be pleased when Newberry Boulevard is smooth again—just in time for the 4th of July parade.
Jun 24th, 2015 by Nik Kovac
City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works To Pick Up Storm-Related Debris
The Department of Public Works (DPW) will pick up storm-related debris such as downed branches and tree limbs in excess of the 2-cubic yard maximum per household free of charge
Jun 23rd, 2015 by City of Milwaukee
Students create intersection mural for their neighborhood and learn civic engagement
A.W.E., LBWN partner with MPS Doerfler Elementary students to create intersection mural, teach civics
May 28th, 2015 by Artists Working in Education
Joe Dudzik was a blue-collar leader, a quintessential Milwaukeean
Statement of Alderman Jim Bohl May 22, 2015
May 22nd, 2015 by Ald. Jim Bohl
City loses a dedicated public servant in Alderman Joe Dudzik
Statement of Common Council President Michael J. Murphy May 22, 2015
May 22nd, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
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 of Milwaukee Announces 2015 Project Clean & Green Program Dates
Citywide clean-up effort runs April 13-June 1, 2015
Apr 10th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee
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
The Snow Emergency Has Been Lifted
Garbage and Recycling Collections Resume on Wednesday, February 4 Saturday Collection planned for February 7
Feb 3rd, 2015 by City of Milwaukee
The City of Milwaukee Declares a Snow Emergency
City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Commissioner Ghassan Korban has declared a snow emergency effective
Feb 1st, 2015 by City of Milwaukee
