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Transit Workers Union Announces Milwaukee Streetcar Labor Peace Agreement
The private agreement ensures that workers running the streetcar system will be able to join the transit union.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 998
Common Council approves Municipal Court legal representation for indigent residents
The proposed ordinance passed unanimously, allocating up to $45,000 to the non-profit Legal Action of Wisconsin.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Michael Murphy
Council Approves Waukesha Water Deal
Only one alderman objects to 40-year, $286 million deal.
Nov 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Trust Fund grant allocations approved by Common Council
Housing Trust Fund grants total $600,000 for affordable and supportive housing projects
Nov 28th, 2017 by Michael Murphy
5 Milwaukeeans To Be Thankful For
These five people are making Milwaukee a better place for all.
Nov 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays Waukesha Water Deal
Key council committee approves largest collaborative deal in region's history.
Nov 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Amended 2018 budget restores police officers, moves disparity study forward, and honors a fallen city employee
The budget will now head to Mayor Barrett who will have until the close of business on November 27th to sign the budget.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Milwaukee Common Council
Council Approves $1.5 Billion Budget
Despite changes by council, budget still eliminates 27 police officers, 75 firefighters.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Disparity Study, More Cops
Compromise proposal funds study of gender, race disparities and five new police recruits.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn
10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Starts on The Legacy Lofts
Project will redevelop former central city ice cream factory.
Nov 2nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Theater Group Buying Former Town Hall
Quasimondo will buy "fabulous" building on N. 35th St. from the city.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Resolution reevaluating employment age moves forward
Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - October 30, 2017
Oct 30th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
How a Church Became a Home
Adventist church from 1920s on Van Buren is now one of the area's oddest homes.
Oct 19th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Bucks Start Construction on Apartments
Park 7 Lofts, with 107 units, will be built as part of new arena complex.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn
Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rebecca Dallet clear choice of Milwaukee County leaders
“I am honored and humbled to have earned the support of these officials, who work every day to make our communities stronger.”
Oct 17th, 2017 by Rebecca Dallet
2018 budget is a watershed for the City of Milwaukee
According to the report, the proposed cuts in public safety reflect the severity of the City’s financial challenges for 2018.
Oct 16th, 2017 by Public Policy Forum
Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play
Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?
Oct 4th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves Funds for Sherman Park Project
New market will open in former bank.
Sep 27th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Passes Gettelman Deal That Will Save One Building, Demolish Others
MillerCoors will demolish historic brewery structures featured prominently in their marketing.
Sep 27th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The administration owes the residents of this city a public safety plan
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - August 29, 2017
Aug 29th, 2017 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
The Heroin and Opioid Crisis Is Real
Many are affected in Milwaukee. So what are government leaders doing about it?
Aug 28th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
Sherman Park Project Moves Forward
Sherman Phoenix project will rise from ashes of old bank with small city grant.
Aug 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Supports Restricting Asset Forfeiture
Would only be allowed for convicted criminals. Milwaukee police opposed change.
Aug 10th, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
Inner City Community Garden Expands
“We Got This” youth group acquires Borchert Field lots, will add fruit trees.
Aug 8th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Council Approves Millions of Dollars of Development
New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves BRT Route Restrictions
Learn more about what alderman Bauman claims is a route worth studying
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
A Legacy of Activism
Open housing marcher passes spirit of activism to daughter Ald. Chantia Lewis.
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jenny Fischer
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
Common Council More Diverse Today, But…
Other cities have done better at embracing diversity.
Jul 28th, 2017 by Julie Grace
Committee Approves Raft of Projects
New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.
Jul 26th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Still Fighting for Equality
A new generation of black leaders faces economic, educational inequities.
Jul 25th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
City Fighting County on Rapid Transit
Council committee puts restrictions on BRT project, charges county acted in bad faith.
Jul 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Row of Condos Planned for Bay View
Ald. Zielinski wanted change from 45-unit complex to 5 single-family condos.
Jul 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
National Water Expert Retracts Criticism of City Health Department
This letter is written as an addendum and correction to my July 11, 2017 communication.
Jul 14th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Health Department
Rep. Zepnick statement on requiring Milwaukee Common Council Confirmation of Milwaukee Police Chief
I am strongly urging other Legislators to NOT sponsor this legislative proposal.
Jul 13th, 2017 by Josh Zepnick
Ice Cream Factory Will Become Apartments
Council okays 64 apartments in converted factory and new connected building on 15th and North.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Members Blast Chief Flynn
Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Prevent Crime
53206 zip code has high crime, high imprisonment. We need a different approach.
Jul 9th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
What’s in a name? An intentional shift
Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson - June 29, 2017
Jun 29th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Risking Their Lives for Fair Housing
The courageous protests of Fr. Groppi and the NAACP Youth Council.
Jun 22nd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments
Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Arena Apartments Receive Design Approval
Building with green bays gets approval to be built near Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartments Approved for Halyard Park
Kalan Haywood's City Place project north of arena moves forward.
Jun 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Couture Sewer Subsidy
But this won't be a precedent for future deals, a city official says.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan to Replace Mill Road Branch Moves Ahead
MPL Project Receives Tax Credit Award from WHEDA
May 17th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Library
City, County Public Safety Agreement Wins Approval
Mayor Barrett, County Executive Abele announce partnership to improve public safety
May 11th, 2017 by Tom Barrett
What we need: A broad and holistic approach focused on prevention
Statement from Alderman Cavalier Johnson May 9, 2017
May 9th, 2017 by Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Downtown Strip Club Approved
Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.
May 9th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee To Be Built With U.S. Steel?
Zielinski's ordinance requires this for developers getting city funds.
May 8th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart
Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves The Couture
December groundbreaking likely; Barrett says second tower could be built.
Apr 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Proposal Protects Students
Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Six Organizations Approved for Grants through the Milwaukee Employment/Renovation Initiative
Up to 100 Tax-Foreclosed Homes Will Be Renovated in the Greater Sherman Park Area and Up to 100 Unemployed or Underemployed People will Get a Job.
Mar 25th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee
County Board Okays Bid for Streetcar
Despite long odds against winning, county will submit bid to the city.
Mar 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City to Acquire Green Space on Conway Street in Bay View
Land Provides a Buffer between Port and a Residential Neighborhood
Mar 14th, 2017 by City of Milwaukee
Council Approves Arena, Hammes Design Changes
Full speed ahead on arena, office building, more downtown changes.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Good Hope Library Moves Forward
New library, 65-unit apartment complex, green space and parking lots
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Alderman Rainey grateful for BMO Harris Bank’s reinvestment in Sherman Park
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey February 23, 2017
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Committee Okays Two Downtown Designs
Plus: What will the Bucks big announcement on Friday be?
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Spends Big On Housing The Poor
Housing Trust Fund has spent $6.5 million since 2006 on low-income housing.
Feb 21st, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Fighting the “Dark Store Loophole”
Big box stores like Walgreens and Menards claim tax loophole. Cities oppose it.
Feb 13th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
New City of Milwaukee ID card now available to the public
Informational news conference set for Friday at City Hall
Feb 7th, 2017 by Common Council President Jose Perez
New Bike Route Would Cross State
You could ride from here to Minnesota and then up the Mississippi River Trail.
Jan 26th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Common Council greenlights creation of Heroin, Opioid and Cocaine Task Force
The task force will build on the city’s partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin and data analysis by Alderman Murphy’s office.
Jan 23rd, 2017 by Michael Murphy
City Approves $110,000 Settlement
Suit filed charging excessive police force in ugly 2012 incident.
Jan 21st, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
East Side Gets Monster Pizza
Plus: New Blue Water Grill in Bronzeville. And Buckley's will expand.
Jan 13th, 2017 by Emily Thome
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
Council Approves Help For Lead Pipes
But not a lot. Program will replace 300 lead laterals a year, with help for homeowners.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Council’s Battle Over Police
Donovan and several aldermen demand more, Hamilton slaps them down. Who’s right?
Nov 22nd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Common Council approves budget measure to boost Housing Trust Fund
Housing Trust Fund increase of $200,000 will boost supportive housing efforts
Nov 10th, 2016 by Michael Murphy
Alderman Murphy proposes smokeless tobacco ban
Smokeless tobacco contains at least 28 known carcinogens and causes oral, pancreatic and esophageal cancer.
Nov 8th, 2016 by Michael Murphy
Common Council refocuses on neighborhoods in amended city budget
News release from Alds. Ashanti Hamilton and Milele A. Coggs
Nov 4th, 2016 by Ald. Ashanti Hamilton
Common Council Votes to Enhance STD Testing and Treatment
Planned Parenthood Praises Effort to Improve Community’s Health
Nov 4th, 2016 by Planned Parenthood of Wisconsin
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
10th Annual Henry W. Maier State of Milwaukee Summit Addresses Race Relations
Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7 p.m. in the UWM Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Thanks Common Council for Their Support to Remove Estabrook Dam
MMSD will be responsible for removing the Dam once it obtains the necessary DNR permits.
Nov 1st, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
City of Milwaukee Votes to Rezone Estabrook Dam Land
The vote is an important step in the effort to ultimately remove the Estabrook Dam.
Nov 1st, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Release of Sylville Smith police video needed to bring peace to Sherman Park
Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey October 28, 2016
Oct 28th, 2016 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Historic Designation Coming for S. 2nd Street?
City committee approves it for classic old section of 2nd street, despite some objections.
Oct 26th, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
What People Are Saying About the Estabrook Dam: “Worthless,” “A Waste of Money,” “I Want the Dam Gone”
Here’s a look at what community members are telling County Executive Abele about the Estabrook Dam.
Oct 25th, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Mayor Barrett Statement on Former Milwaukee Common Councilman Paul Henningsen
“My condolences to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.”
Oct 19th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
Council Signs Off on “Ban the Box” Legislation for City Job Applicants
The Milwaukee Common Council on Tuesday approved legislation that will enshrine as law the City of Milwaukee’s practice of eliminating questions about prior criminal history from applications for employment with the city, according to the measure’s lead sponsor, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis.
Oct 11th, 2016 by Ald. Chantia Lewis
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Development Partners
Issues Request for Proposal for Martin Luther King library
Sep 28th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Library
Council signs off on resolution creating the Office of African American Affairs
The staffing makeup of the Office of African American Affairs will be determined in 2017 budget discussions.
Sep 21st, 2016 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Enough! It’s Time to Tear Down the Estabrook Dam
For years, there has been a consensus among the Milwaukee community that the dam should be removed.
Sep 14th, 2016 by Milwaukee Works, Inc.
Special message from Superintendent Driver
"As I have reflected on the week and on the actions and reactions of our community, it is clear that people are hurting."
Aug 19th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Role Of Police Questioned in Unrest
Was violence a reaction to years of mistreatment by police?
Aug 16th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Rep. Bowen addresses the upcoming “Blue Day Rally” and the necessity of police accountability in the community
"What the whole state needs to hear. That Black Lives must matter and those who advocate for them need this community’s support too."
Aug 12th, 2016 by State Rep. David Bowen
Removing the Estabrook Dam will not cost taxpayers 13 million dollars
Claim by homeowners organization that removing the dam would cost taxpayers millions is questionable at best.
Aug 10th, 2016 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Milwaukee Public Library Announces Extended Service Hours
Hours expanded at four Milwaukee Public Library branches
Aug 9th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Library
District Attorney John Chisholm earns support of community leaders, elected officials, labor unions, citizen organizations, and law enforcement groups
Chisholm, a veteran of the United States Army, was first elected in 2006 after serving 12 years as an assistant prosecutor, including leading the gun unit.
Aug 5th, 2016 by John Chisholm
Mandela Barnes Announces Key Community Endorsements
Key Community Leaders and More Progressive Organizations Endorse New Leadership They Can Count On
Aug 4th, 2016 by Mandela Barnes
Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton Endorses David Crowley for State Assembly
"I gladly endorse his candidacy for the State Assembly and look forward to working with him in the coming years, "said Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton.
Aug 3rd, 2016 by David Crowley
City Takes Stance Against Panhandling
Ald. Witkowski's initiative urges people to give to charitable groups, not panhandlers.
Aug 1st, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo
Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job
In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Kills Prospect Ave High Rise
Impressive 27-story, $55 million project is dead, due to opposition of neighbors.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
