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Brewers’ Hill Condos Move Forward
Plan Commission okays seven "beautifully proportioned" townhomes.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
José A. Olivieri to receive 2017 Robert H. Friebert Social Justice Award
Olivieri was chosen for his outstanding leadership in the Latino community and in the community-at-large.
May 24th, 2017 by Milwaukee Jewish Federation
Plan to Replace Mill Road Branch Moves Ahead
MPL Project Receives Tax Credit Award from WHEDA
May 17th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Library
Milwaukee to Read and Celebrate In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
Milwaukee Public Library to Kick Off "MKE Big Read" Saturday, April 8.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Library
Maker Faire® Milwaukee Announces Fourth Annual Faire Dates
Maker Faires are part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new.
Mar 28th, 2017 by Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
ZIP MKE Photos Celebrate the City at Mill Road Library
New Photos, Alderwoman Lewis, and Spoken Word Kick Off New Gallery in 53218
Mar 23rd, 2017 by ZIP MKE
Milwaukee Public Library Enters into Historic Partnership with MPS to Give 65,000 Students Digital Library Cards
LibraryNow offers complete digital access to MPL resources to every MPS student
Mar 6th, 2017 by Milwaukee Public Library
Spring Literary Luncheon Features Elizabeth Strout
Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library Welcome Their First Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author
Mar 2nd, 2017 by Friends of the Milwaukee Public Library
Good Hope Library Moves Forward
New library, 65-unit apartment complex, green space and parking lots
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee historian John Gurda to hold public talk next week
Mr. Gurda, a Milwaukee-born writer and historian, has studied his hometown since 1972.
Feb 23rd, 2017 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
ZIP MKE Photos Travel to Tippecanoe Library
New Photos and Guest Speakers Bring Milwaukee to 53207
Feb 21st, 2017 by ZIP MKE
Three Great New Libraries Coming
Three new neighborhood libraries all use new approach of mixed-used development.
Feb 16th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
My 5 Milwaukee Valentines
From rising stars to an angry sheriff, the Milwaukeeans who most deserve some love.
Feb 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum and Sendik’s Food Markets partner to host Valentine Ice Cream Social
Families are invited to attend a 1950s-themed Valentine Ice Cream Social
Feb 8th, 2017 by Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Portraits of 28 Zip Codes
ZIP MKE photography show has hundreds of portraits, people in every zip code.
Jan 29th, 2017 by Camille Paul
Glorioso’s Will Expand on Brady
Its old store will become cooking school, demonstration kitchen and more.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Top 10 Tavern Reviews of 2016
Including historic, oddly unique taverns in Bay View, Riverwest and Brady Street areas.
Jan 6th, 2017 by Michael Horne
The Top 10 Stories of 2016
Readers' favorites? Stories about mansions, rich people, sports stars, politicians.
Jan 4th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Public Library Martin Luther King Branch Redevelopment Moves Ahead
MPL Board of Trustees Selects Young Development for Project
Dec 21st, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Library
Mayor Barrett Encourages Residents to Familiarize Themselves with Cold Weather Safety Information
Proper precautions are necessary to stay safe and healthy all season long
Dec 14th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
Comment period extended for Hiawatha Service improvement Environmental Assessment
The comment period has been extended to January 15, 2017.
Nov 25th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Monks Singing Pagan Songs
Sequentia performs 9th to 12th century music with magic spells, mythic heroes and gods.
Nov 15th, 2016 by Michael Barndt
Inside Jury Duty in Milwaukee
A day in the life of a Milwaukee County juror.
Nov 4th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Early Music Now Celebrates With French Ensemble
It all started over a sandwich – 30 years ago.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Early Music Now
Public invited to provide input on Hiawatha service improvement proposals
Three daily round trips between Milwaukee and Chicago would be added
Oct 19th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Enter If You Dare: Milwaukee Public Library Gets Haunted
Library Loud Days continues with free Haunted Central events and interactive workshops
Oct 18th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Library
RFP for new mixed-use MLK Library
Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs said the Milwaukee Public Library (MPL) has issued a Request for Proposal from qualified firms looking to partner on a mixed-use development of a new Martin Luther King branch library at 310 W. Locust St.
Oct 11th, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Mayor Barrett Announces Extension of Milwaukee Public Library Fine Forgiveness Campaign
More than 6,000 Milwaukee residents have reactivated library cards
Oct 10th, 2016 by Tom Barrett
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Development Partners
Issues Request for Proposal for Martin Luther King library
Sep 28th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Library
Welcome Back to the Library!
Milwaukee Public Library to Forgive Fines for Patrons who Visit the Library September 26 - October 9, 2016
Sep 13th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Library
Journal Sentinel Archive Will Return?
JS President blames computer mixup, pledges return of 120-year archive, won't say when.
Sep 2nd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee Area Solar Group Buy Reaches 37 Homes and Counting
People interested in going solar through this discounted program have a deadline of September, 16, to participate.
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Midwest Renewable Energy Association
The Fabulous Gustave Pabst Mansion
Built in 1907 and later divided into four units, one of its renters is custard king Karl Kopp.
Aug 17th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Alderman Witkowski invites residents to National Night Out event
National Night Out invitation from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski
Aug 10th, 2016 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Milwaukee Public Library Announces Extended Service Hours
Hours expanded at four Milwaukee Public Library branches
Aug 9th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Library
The Westown Farmers’ Market hosts Children’s Day Tomorrow
Children of all ages are welcome for this free event
Aug 9th, 2016 by Westown Association
Black Residents Talk About Police Misconduct
Demands for accountability at listening session of county Office of African American Affairs.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Proposal seeks ballot measure on hiring 150 MPD officers
Alderman Zielinski co-sponsors measure, which is scheduled for hearing Monday
Jul 21st, 2016 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Proposal seeks ballot measure on hiring 150 MPD officers
For city property owners, the total cost on their tax bill is estimated to be 47 cents per $1,000 of assessed value each year from 2017 to 2021.
Jul 20th, 2016 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
A Book Can Take You Anywhere at Betty Brinn Children’s Museum’s July Neighborhood Night
Northwestern Mutual partners with Museum to offer free admission July 21
Jul 11th, 2016 by Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Inside the King Lofts
Tattoo shop and laundromat becomes 14 high-end apartments in Bay View conversion.
Jun 29th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum hosts free evening and Metcalfe Park neighborhood celebration on June 16
Northwestern Mutual Foundation partners with Museum to offer free admission and special activities
Jun 10th, 2016 by Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Transit Activist’s Modest Bay View Cottage
Small is beautiful for Bill Sell, a fervent advocate for transit and bicycle-friendly policies.
Jun 3rd, 2016 by Michael Horne
Mayor’s Design Awards
The 2016 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects from every corner of the city.
May 26th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Betty Brinn Children’s Museum announces events through August 2016
Following is the summer 2016 calendar of events at the Betty Brinn Children's Museum.
May 20th, 2016 by Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Ald. Hamilton Lives In Depressed Area
He rose from poverty to become council president. Can he help his neighborhood rise, too?
May 12th, 2016 by Michael Horne
KidZ Days At the Center Returns to the Marcus Center’s KidZ Stage
This educational arts program has a tradition and reputation of providing quality performing arts, early childhood education, and cultural enrichment to our young people free of cost.
Apr 27th, 2016 by Marcus Performing Arts Center
Stories About Humans of Milwaukee
UWM junior creates photos and stories of 200 Milwaukeeans, emulating New York website.
Apr 24th, 2016 by Emmy Spring
Spring Gallery Night and Day to be held April 15 and 16, 2016
This spring, the quarterly event showcases 49 venues throughout the downtown Milwaukee area.
Mar 23rd, 2016 by Historic Third Ward Association
Critics Demand Federal Probe of Police Department
Huge turnout at listening session, many call for civil rights investigation of MPD's "patterns and practices."
Jan 30th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
The Drug House Owned by City Manager
Strange but true: City's Property Management Program Coordinator accused of running drug house.
Nov 5th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Council approves 2016 budget focused on public safety, libraries and jobs
News release from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy and Alderman Nik Kovac
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Inside Tippecanoe Library
Renovated library set to reopen Dec. 12th, looks drastically improved.
Oct 30th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Marquette Law School and Milwaukee Journal Sentinel conference to examine future of the American public library
For generations, the public library has been a cornerstone of our democracy and a beloved cultural institution. But what about the future?
Oct 22nd, 2015 by Marquette University
Prospect Avenue Apartments Win Board OK
One-way traffic on N. Prospect Ave. slammed by developer
Sep 19th, 2015 by Michael Horne
PKWARE Hosts Event to Showcase Data Work that Makes Milwaukee Better
Want to stay up to date on interesting data work being done in Milwaukee? Want to share something that you are working on? Get involved and meet people September 16th at PKWARE!
Sep 10th, 2015 by Milwaukee Data Initiative
Public Input Sought on South Side Library
Community input will help planning of Milwaukee Public Library's new branch on Mitchell Street.
Sep 9th, 2015 by Marlita Annette Bevenue
Milwaukee Public Library Opens Up Future Library Space to Public on September 2-3
Library and Architects Seek Community Input on New Library on Mitchell Street
Aug 21st, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Library
The Little Foundation That Books Built
The Milwaukee Public Library Foundation raises dollars to support the city library system.
Aug 21st, 2015 by Helen Koth
2015 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Rated K: For Kids
All-ages program features live action, animation and 20th Anniversary of Babe: The Gallant Pig
Aug 13th, 2015 by Milwaukee Film
The Westown Farmers’ Market hosts Children’s Day Tomorrow
Children of all ages are welcome for this free event
Aug 11th, 2015 by Westown Association
Lipscomb Elected Chairman of Milwaukee County Board
New Chairman Urges Unity to “Make Milwaukee County the Best It Can Be”
Jul 30th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Is the The Spot 4MKE A Success?
Creative Alliance Milwaukee has added life to 4th and Wisconsin, but dare we ask for more?
Jul 27th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Do Black Lives Matter?
Our history suggests answer is no, argues Black Holocaust Museum researcher.
Jul 26th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
50 Years of Maurice Sendak
Milwaukee Public Library exhibition celebrates the life and work of the children's book writer and illustrator.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
Arena proposal to be addressed during Tuesday town hall meeting
Alderman Robert J. Bauman will host meeting; Mayor Barrett to deliver presentation on proposal for new downtown arena
Jul 10th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Mayor’s Design Awards
The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.
May 22nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Super Reader Summer Reading Program Starts Today
Milwaukee Public Library Sets Goal to Enroll 25,000 Youth in the Reading Program
May 18th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Library
Education and Transportation Top Concerns at Budget Forum
Democratic legislators hold listening session in Milwaukee and get an earful.
May 14th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Milwaukee Public Library Announces Poet Laureate During National Poetry Month
Poet Matt Cook Selected to Serve from 2015-2017
Apr 17th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Library
Milwaukee Public Library Selects HGA to Design New Forest Home Branch
HGA has a history of designing libraries and has worked with MPL on several previous projects.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Library
City Year Milwaukee Adds Three New Board Members
Cecelia Gore, Kevin Joy, Cal Schmidt Welcomed to City Year Board of Directors
Feb 27th, 2015 by City Year Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public Library Invites Community Input on Proposed Mixed Use Development for Mill Road Library
Community Meetings Scheduled for February 26th and March 4th
Feb 12th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Library
Horrors, Look At Those Building Vents!
East Side Architectural Review Board shudders at unapproved venting on new building at Oakland and North. Is there a solution?
Feb 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Mysterious Kondos Chateau
One of the town's most magnificent mansions has a strange history, complete with a jailed lawyer who once served a governor.
Jan 22nd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Tippecanoe Renovation and “Goodbye” Celebration
During renovation, Tippecanoe Library is moving temporarily to 3933 S. Howell Avenue
Jan 21st, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Library
Forest Home Library Replacement Decided, Mill Road Deferred
New library on Mitchell St. could bring "Third Ward-caliber energy" to the south side neighborhood, John Gurda predicts.
Dec 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Board Rejects Proposals for Forest Home Library
City's Public Library Building and Development Committee votes not to move forward on either proposal.
Dec 12th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Milwaukee Public Library Recommends Development Partner for Mill Road Library
The developer team of Maures Development Group, Common Bond and Engberg Anderson was selected.
Dec 10th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
New Forest Home Library Coming
Two proposals were unveiled at a public meeting of library board. Which one is better?
Dec 5th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Community Input
Developers to Present Proposed Plans for Mill Road Library at Public Meeting
Dec 1st, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
Huge Turnout for East Library Opening
It was a truly an East Side event, and a crowd with tons of notables celebrated history in the making.
Nov 24th, 2014 by Michael Horne
New East Library is a Jewel
Wow, what an improvement. Our photos capture the technology-rich and architecturally impressive new library
Nov 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Community Input
Developers to Present Proposed Plans for Forest Home Library at Public Meeting
Nov 21st, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
Milwaukee Public Library Seeks Development Partners
Issues Request for Proposal for Forest Home and Mill Road Libraries
Nov 5th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
Milwaukee’s First 24/7 Library
Westlawn Garden's "vending machine" public library is the fourth of its kind in the nation.
Oct 10th, 2014 by Raina J. Johnson
Inside the Standard at East Library
Our photos capture the interior of a one-bedroom apartment, its great views, and the rooftop deck.
Sep 30th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Marquette University Board of Trustees elects five new members
Five new members were recently elected to the Marquette University Board of Trustees
Sep 25th, 2014 by Marquette University
