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Local Artist John Suess Brings Wisconsin Landscapes to West Bend Community Memorial Library

25 Original Paintings, Including New 2026 Works on Display Now

Finding Home With Joy Harjo in Madison & Milwaukee!

Green Baked Goods Closing Walker’s Point Cafe

The business will continue online and at special events.

Milwaukee Program Aimed at Nurturing Infant-Parent Reading Expands

Reach Out and Read Wisconsin will partner with the Milwaukee Public Library to bring its literacy program to more sites.

The Clause in Milwaukee’s ICE Package That Could Trigger ‘Sanctuary City’ Label

Former alderman blasts council's actions.

Mayor Names New Department of Administration Director

Familiar face being given key city job.

Join neighbors for the Atkinson Branch Community Gathering

Unique community engagement event set for Monday, December 29

Milwaukee Modernism Gains National Awards

But many of city's buildings from that era lack historic protection.

Latest Effort to Adopt New Milwaukee Flag Going Nowhere

Bureaucracy and confusion create a slow-moving comedy of errors.

Brewers Community Foundation Announces More Than $5.7 Million Raised in 2025; More Than $66 Million Raised Since 2010 Inception

“Beyond the Diamond” Community Relations Efforts Make Memorable Impact

City-County Emergency Food Drive Ending After Raising More than $93,000 for Families

Entire Council Overrides Every Budget Veto by Mayor Johnson

Unanimous vote overrides all 7 vetoes, backs all alternations in mayor's budget.

Miffed Mayor Issues 7 Budget Vetoes

Johnson unhappy with council amendments, calling one 'pointless and heartless.'

What’s In the 44 Footnotes Added to Milwaukee’s Budget?

Record number of footnotes reveal what council members are thinking. And who's the new prolific author?

University Project Maps Milwaukee County’s History of Racial Covenants

The history "disrupts the notion that Jim Crow only happened in the South," says one of the authors.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Local Leaders Highlight Federal Government Shutdown Impacts to Community

Dimitrijevic’s Revised Budget Boosts Library Hours, Housing, City Wages

Finance committee chair says her amended budget 'invests in neighborhoods.'

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday

Downtown’s pumpkin palooza offers more free goodies and an expanded backdrop of seasonal lights

Finance & Personnel Committee Hears Public Input on 2026 City Budget Priorities

City of Milwaukee and MPL to kick off Fall & Winter Career Fair Tour

Residents can visit various locations around the City to learn about available job opportunities

Halloween Village returns to Baird Community Commons

Interactive displays and a giant, walkthrough pumpkin to delight families Oct. 10-31

Wisconsin’s Most Important Bridge Is Rarely Discussed

High Rise Bridge carries by far the most traffic, will need major upgrade by 2037. Can it be improved?

Two Different Parties on National Avenue This Weekend

Steny's turns 40 and Silver City Fest celebrates westside neighborhood.

See Inside New Martin Luther King Library

New branch library opens with celebration Saturday.

Milwaukee’s Storm Cleanup Effort By The Numbers

Start with billions of gallons of water, end up with millions of dollars in damage and thousands of hours of cleanup.

Flood Recovery Efforts Ongoing One Week After Disaster

Storms Close Two Milwaukee Libraries ‘Long Term’

Plus: City adding evening hours to drop-off centers.

New Library Opening Coming in September

Complicated project has been dogged by delays since its 2016 proposal, but the opening is near.

Meet Milwaukee’s Flag Task Force

Will the council agree with its rankings?

Milwaukee’s Flag Debate Is Back

New task force would host design contest. Could People's Flag prevail?

Milwaukee Takes Bold Step Toward New City Flag with Launch of Official Task Force

New Owners To Take Over Charles E. Fromage

Longtime friends plan to continue west-side bistro as is.

Big Truck Day returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 17

“We’re Going to Sue to Stop Them” Gov. Evers Slams Trump Administration for Cuts to AmeriCorps, Serve Wisconsin

Governor takes Trump and Musk to task over cuts to Wisconsin literacy and math tutors, substance use recovery services, support for homeless youth, and conservation projects, among other critical programs, affecting services in well over half of Wisconsin’s 72 counties

New Literacy Exhibit Coming to Betty Brinn Children’s Museum This Summer

Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites™ opens May 24 and runs through September 7, 2025

Milwaukee Poet Takes On the Universe

Nationally-known poet John Koethe has released his 13th book of poetry. He has big things on his mind

MCTS Wants More Feedback On New Route Designs

Bus system begins phase two of MOVE 2025, a public-influenced planning effort.

City Hall Celebrates Black History Month With Quilt Display in The Rotunda

Milwaukee Bucks To Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tomorrow, Jan. 19, Vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration is presented by We Energies

Milwaukee County Transit System Begins Collecting Rider Feedback to Shape 2025 Routes

“Here and There”: Local Artist John Suess Debuts New Works this Month at Wauwatosa Public Library

Brewers Community Foundation Announces More Than $4.5 Million Raised in 2024; More Than $60 Million Raised Since 2010 Inception

“Beyond the Diamond” Community Relations Efforts Make Memorable Impact

Winterfest, JoyFest and A Christmas Tree Beer Release

Something for everyone this weekend, including at the Milwaukee Public Museum.

$15M in grant funding for electric vehicle charging network moves forward

MCTS Launches New Planning Process For Route Changes

MOVE 25 will give riders the chance to weigh in on 32 proposed changes.

Old Library To Become Appliance Store

Mill Road Library building to get new lease on life for a price below appraised value.

Five Projects Changing King Drive

Four new apartment buildings and a substantial streetscaping project.

New Hands-on Event “KIDS MUSICFEST” Nov. 10 Invites Families to Discover, Experiment, Play

Despite Mayor’s Objections, Council Reallocates More Than $4 Million

But the big question remains - how will council spend its transformation fund?

Downtown Milwaukee’s Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee moves to new Halloween Village at Baird Community Commons on Oct. 26

Downtown’s pumpkin palooza returns with more free goodies and a backdrop of seasonal lights

Halloween lights debut in Downtown Milwaukee as part of new Halloween Village at Baird Community Commons

Interactive displays and a giant, walkthrough pumpkin delighting families now thru Oct. 31

Did Harbor Commissioner Have Conflict of Interest?

Ron San Felippo has for many years been managing a private company for Summerfest.

Milwaukee County Hosting Workshops for Community to Share Input on Street Safety Improvements

Hip-Hop Week MKE to host voter registration booth at Juvenile show at The Rave

Mayor Johnson’s Budget Hikes Fees, Taxes In 2025, Maintains Services

See what's included in budget to be presented Tuesday morning.

Get #VoteReady on National Voter Registration Day

Joint statement from Common Council Members: Jonathan Brostoff, JoCasta Zamarripa, José G. Pérez, Marina Dimitrijevic, DiAndre Jackson, Lamont Westmoreland, Scott Spiker, Peter Burgelis, Russell W. Stamper, II, Sharlen Moore, Robert J. Bauman, Andrea M. Pratt, Milele A. Coggs, Mark Chambers, Jr., and Larresa Taylor

Bay View fall festival, Beet Street, returns October 5

Milwaukee County Hosting Workshops for Community to Share Input on Street Safety Improvements

Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes

Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.

Serve Wisconsin Announces $12.8 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Wisconsin

HOME 2024 Community, Culture & Citizenship Celebration this Saturday at Lynden

Collaboration between Lynden Sculpture Garden and Community Center for Immigrants Includes Naturalization Ceremony

First Key Vote On Zoning Overhaul Scheduled For Monday

Is Growing MKE good to go or dead on arrival? City Plan Commission gets first say.

Fred Vogel, Jr. Building Has Quite a History

Including the Third Ward, tanneries and many a Vogel. Oh, and a building worth $2.8 million.

Milwaukee Public Library Extends Sunday Hours in July

Former Bay View Library Listed For Sale

City wants to see it repurposed. Plus: A nearby church sold to new congregation.

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in May

14 new openings include a chicken shack, downtown bar and Mediterranean restaurant.

Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City

City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.

Former Top Election Official Signs Settlement With City

Claire Woodall will serve in remote, 'associate director' role until early August.

22nd Annual “Braille Games” Set for Thursday, May 16 at the Milwaukee Public Museum

Unique interactive braille activity sponsored by Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL), Audio & Braille Literacy Enhancement (ABLE), Vision Forward Association, the Milwaukee Public Museum, and local school districts.

Milwaukee Public Library Announces New Entrepreneur-in-Residence

The Entrepreneur-in-Residence Program Will Support Aspiring Business Owners Through Workshops, Mentoring and Library Resources

Milwaukee Public Library Nominated For Prestigious Peabody Award

Public institution finds itself up against tv shows and movies that line its shelves.

‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee‘Big Truck Day’ returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week on Saturday, May 18, celebrating National Public Works Week

Dozens of big rigs from the Department of Public Works, Milwaukee Police Department and Milwaukee Fire Department will be on site at Red Arrow Park for kids to check out

Climate Justice in the Lincoln Creek Greenway

Activists and neighborhood residents seek to restore urban tributary.

Gallery Night, Zines and Record Store Day

Plus: The second weekend of the Milwaukee Film Festival.

How Can We Reduce Salt Pollution?

Changes in state law needed, but there are also simple solutions to reduce over-salting. Final story in series

$800,000 Non-Partisan Grant Will Improve Milwaukee’s Election Process

But looming constitutional amendment would bar any future awards.

Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee

Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.

Celebrate Black History Month at the Milwaukee Public Library with a Challenge and Renowned Author Events

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre brings to the stage rare revival of Eugene O’Neill masterpiece, A MOON FOR THE MISBEGOTTEN

Starring La Shawn Banks, Kelly Doherty, and James Pickering and Directed by Mary MacDonald Kerr

Brewers Community Foundation Announces More than $4.2 Million Raised in 2023; More than $55 Million Raised Since 2010 Inception

City Will Sell Former Bay View Library

Former church down the block also for sale. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

December Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

What’s The Future of The Charles Allis Art Museum?

One county budget amendment funds safety repairs, another seeks to end future contributions.

Mill Road Library For Sale

Former library has unusual circular shape, located on busy 76th Street corridor.

November at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

Longest Tenured Council Member, Michael Murphy, Not Seeking Reelection

But he could run for Comptroller. First elected in 1989, Murphy announces he won't run for reelection.

Americans and the Holocaust traveling exhibition coming to the Milwaukee Public Library with programming co-sponsored by the Holocaust Education Resource Center

November Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement

Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.

Kilbourntown Tour Offers Tons of History

A downtown walk with gargoyles, statues, monuments and more.

Multiple Harvest Events To Check Out This Weekend

Plus: Jazz in Riverwest and comedy all across the city.

Marine Historical Society Launches ‘Little Boat I’ in Lake Michigan

Local group keeps maritime history alive, including by launching model boats.

Downtown Milwaukee hosts 2nd annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee on Oct. 28

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 casts a spell on Red Arrow Park for a family-friendly Halloween event

October Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

Milwaukee Public Library Now A Place For Teens To Work Out Conflicts

Circle Keeping program designed as a strategy to build social skills, diffuse conflicts.

September Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden