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Domes Shutdown Worries Neighborhood
Clarke Square area will lose business with closing of farmers market, loss of visitors.
Feb 23rd, 2016 by Wyatt Massey
The Path Forward for Estabrook Dam
It’s a golden opportunity for Milwaukee if we tone down the rhetoric and consider the potential.
Feb 10th, 2016 by David Holmes
Wells Fargo Grant Helps West Side
$225,000 grant will improve homes in Washington Park area.
Jan 23rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Moody Park Enhances Amani Neighborhood
$2 million renovation of park is among several changes helping north side neighborhood.
Jan 14th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
We Need Equity in High School Cycling
Some schools lack access to designated mountain bike trails. But there is a solution.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Marcus Center Cast Into Limbo
No one seems to agree with Abele's plan to have it absorbed by sprawling Wisconsin Center District.
Dec 14th, 2015 by Virginia Small
15 MANDI Finalists Announced
Nominees for neighborhood development innovation includes Doors Open and Walnut Way.
Dec 4th, 2015 by Sharon McGowan
15 Named for Improving Central City Neighborhoods
“Unsung Heroes” Selected as Finalists for the 2016 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation
Dec 3rd, 2015 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Urban Ecology Has Brainstorming Session
Neighbors meet with architects to discuss renovating Washington Park Urban Ecology Center.
Nov 24th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Oak Leaf Trail Extension Bike-Chain-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Milwaukee Lakefront to Ozaukee Interurban Trail Connection
Bridges along the corridor were instrumental in providing unimpeded access over I-43, Port Washington Road, Silver Spring Drive, the Milwaukee River Parkway, and the Milwaukee River.
Nov 11th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Parks
UCC Finally Makes Pledged Payment to County
Group had promised to pay $20,000 for improvements in Walker Square playground.
Nov 10th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Lakefront Gateway Design Winner Named
Local firm Graef Selected for $23 million project to create a "beautiful" and "active" plaza.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Lakefront Gateway Plaza National Design Competition Culminates with the Selection of the Graef Team
Water, Year-Round Activity Featured Among Ideas
Oct 27th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee County to Host Job Fair for Veterans Thursday, October 8th
More than 80 employers will be present at the job fair.
Oct 7th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
United Community Center to Fulfill Promise
UCC begins process of making good on $20,000 pledge to Milwaukee County Parks
Sep 25th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Supervisor Jason Haas Announces Food Truck Friday at Morgan Park
Event to Feature Food, Fun, Music and Lots of Food Trucks
Sep 23rd, 2015 by Sup. Jason Haas
Community Art Inspires
Pulaski Park art project provided opportunity to engage residents and enhance the neighborhood.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
The Spirit of the Drift Bench
Now a popular fixture in Mitchell Park, there is quite a story -- and many builders -- behind it.
Sep 15th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
Global Union Returns to Humboldt Park
A free, farewell-to-summer festival of world music and culture. Featuring four bands, food, interactive family activities
Sep 9th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Parks
First Ciclovia MKE Is a Success
Bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages joined the fun.
Sep 2nd, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Public Beer Gardens Are Great Fun
County now boasts four permanent and two traveling beer gardens.
Aug 28th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
Moody Park Finally Reopens
$2 million spent on north side park builds new community center, basketball courts and a splash pad.
Aug 23rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
National Night Out in The Parks
Neighborhoods Celebrate Community in Area Parks
Jul 30th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Downtown employees to enjoy week of summertime perks
Milwaukee Downtown to host Downtown Employee Appreciation Week July 27 – July 31
Jul 8th, 2015 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Moody Park to Open in Late August
Officials promise revamped Calvin Moody Park will open August 20th.
Jun 26th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Communication Breakdown at Milwaukee County?
Will Wisconsin Center District take over the Marcus Center? Frustrated supervisors grill Abele administration and get nowhere.
Jun 17th, 2015 by Hayley Keith
Five-Year St. Francis Brewing Company Contract Approved
Supervisor Haas’ Measure Allows for a 5% Return on Profits for Dedicated Maintenance Fund
May 22nd, 2015 by Sup. Jason Haas
County Executive to Open New Season of Traveling Beer Garden™
Milwaukee County Parks Adds Second Tour in 2015
May 15th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
New Bike Trails Coming
Beerline Trail from Keefe to Capitol Dr. will be completed in July and Phase 4 of Oak Leaf Trail north from Estabrook Park in November.
May 15th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
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
New County Policy Discourages Biking Events
Use of parks and Oak Leaf Trail requires two-week notice and $250 non-refundable fee, even for free events. Bike Federation protests policy.
May 4th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Invites Public to a Discussion on the Future of South Shore Park
Major improvements to water quality at beach planned
Mar 30th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Water Hub Will Add New Office Building
Water Tech One, an 80,000-square-foot, four-story office building, will be the first constructed in the Global Water Technology Park.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee County Parks Receives EPA Grant
$635,000 Grant for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
Mar 17th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Parks
Veterans’ job fair will be Thursday at War Memorial
Event will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 5; 80 employers expected
Mar 4th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Dimitrijevic to hold listening session at Pulaski Pool
Neighborhood listening session will combine with “dollar days” event
Feb 25th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Critical Projects Move Forward; Dam Included
Supervisor Theo Lipscomb, Sr., issued the following statement regarding the veto of repair of Estabrook Dam:
Feb 17th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Crime Drops 32% in North Side Neighborhood
"Comprehensive community effort" credited for two-year crime decline in Amani neighborhood.
Feb 12th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Flip Flop Applesauce
Dysfunction Around the Estabrook Dam Continues at Milwaukee County as Finance Committee Votes to Switch County Policy on Dam. Again.
Jan 29th, 2015 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Second Traveling Beer Garden Tour Added for 2015
More than $400,000 Raised Last Year, Money Goes to Improve Parks
Jan 27th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
More Trails, More Plowing and Better Maps
An update on all the improvements for biking both locally and state-wide.
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Ribbon cutting, reception to mark opening of Center Street Park ice rink
Waterstone Bank Ice Rink at Center Street Park is open and free for the public to enjoy, nearly 25 years after the rink was closed because of budget cuts in the 1980s.
Jan 15th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
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
How a Gun Club Pollutes Lake Michigan
The Cudahy Gun Club’s shooters add one ton of lead to the lake per year. So why does the county board allow this?
Dec 18th, 2014 by Rick Kaiser
Renovation Razes Johnsons Park Pavilion
Center for Resilient Cities helps renovate park near 18th and Brown streets.
Dec 8th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Milwaukee County Adopts 2015 Budget
Expands Transit Service, Support for Homeless Residents and Provides Funding for Parks
Nov 19th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee Riverkeeper Urges Milwaukee County Executive and Board to Allocate Funds for Estabrook Dam Removal in FY2015 Budget
Milwaukee Riverkeeper is asking the County Board and County Executive to remove Estabrook Dam.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Milwaukee Riverkeeper
Sup. Taylor Announces Passage of UW-Extension, Wehr, Hales Corners Park Pavilion and Pool Amendments
Supervisor Steve F. Taylor announces passage of amendments that continues contract with UW-Extension and funds major capital improvements at Hales Corners Park Pavilion and Pool.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Steve F. Taylor
Concerned Milwaukess Urge County Board to Preserve the Public’s Stake in O’Donnell Park
We, the undersigned, oppose the sale of O’Donnell Park to Northwestern Mutual Life.
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Press Release
Auto Headlamps Used to Light Boys Football Practice Field
Problem at Johnsons Park may be solved, but situation dramatizes problems with city playgrounds and playing fields.
Oct 27th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger
Will County Simplify Trail Permit Requirements?
The Bike Federation requests a simpler permit process for Oak Leaf and other trails, and county staff seem open to suggestions.
Oct 12th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Supervisor Gerry Broderick Says Proposed Sales Tax Should be Used for Parks and Transit
Says Gary Grunau’s Proposal for a .5% Sales Tax for Arena and Streetcar Ignores 2008 Referendum
Sep 24th, 2014 by Gerry Broderick
New Bike Trails and Ride Rules
A rundown of new bicycle amenities. And permits are now required for group rides on area trails.
Sep 19th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Sup. Staskunas Supports O’Donnell Park Sale to Northwestern Mutual
Confident that NM Will Keep Promises on Open Space, Public Parking
Sep 11th, 2014 by Sup. Tony Staskunas
Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Thanks MillerCoors for Generous Donation to South Shore
Says $500,000 Contribution Will Help Revitalize Park and Beach
Aug 27th, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Supervisor Mayo Invites Public to Free Concert at Columbus Park
Part of Milwaukee County Parks Summer Concert Series
Jul 21st, 2014 by Sup. Michael Mayo
The Radler Rosarium
Bill Radler, millionaire creator of the world-famous "Knock-Out" rose, has a rather modest home and an immodest number of rose plants and species on its lovely grounds.
Jul 20th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Humboldt Park Beer Garden Now a Done Deal
Opening Day Scheduled for June 30th
Jun 24th, 2014 by Sup. Jason Haas
Humboldt Park Beer Garden One Step Closer to Reality
Beer Garden Scheduled to Open This Month
Jun 12th, 2014 by Sup. Jason Haas
Traveling Beer Garden to Tour the Parks
Milwaukee County Parks Brings a Tradition to More Milwaukee Families
May 20th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Parks
Celebrate Bike to Work Week with Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele, Milwaukee County Parks and the Wisconsin Bike Federation are teaming up for a group bicycle ride on Wednesday, May 14th.
May 13th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
City/County Dog Exercise Area to Open in Bay View
A True Partnership for the People
May 5th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Parks
Neighborhood House announces Jeff Martinka as its new Executive Director
Milwaukee native tapped to lead community center on Milwaukee’s West Side
Apr 29th, 2014 by Neighborhood House of Milwaukee
Deadline Set for Public Response to Strategic Plan Survey
Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in the Development of 2015-2020 Strategic Plan
Apr 16th, 2014 by Milwaukee County Parks
Will Waukesha Be Less Hostile to Milwaukee?
Defeat of Mayor Jeff Scrima could mean better relations between the two cities.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Jazz in the Park presented by Boston Store and Columbia St. Mary’s announces 2014 lineup
New national acts and returning favorites for free outdoor concerts in the heart of downtown
Mar 31st, 2014 by East Town Association
Free Outdoor Recreation Resource Fair to be held April 18
Co-hosted by Betty Brinn Children’s Museum & Milwaukee County Parks
Mar 21st, 2014 by Betty Brinn Children’s Museum
Public Input Needed for Parks 5-Year Strategic Plan
Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in the Development of 2015-2020 Strategic Plan
Mar 13th, 2014 by Press Release
New Arboretum Offers Year-Round Learning for City Kids
Funded by Rotary Club, with 40 acres along Milwaukee River, it's one of 12 nationally designated "Children's Forests."
Feb 17th, 2014 by Kelly Meyerhofer
Crowd Loves Winter Farmers’ Market
New home at Mitchell Park Domes is twice as big, as our photos show.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
Plan in Place for Beer Garden at Humboldt Park
Public Invited to Open House to Talk About Proposal
Jan 21st, 2014 by Sup. Jason Haas
County Executive Abele Celebrates the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will attend a number of events Sunday and Monday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 18th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Milwaukee County Proposes New Beer Garden for 2014
County Could See $100,000 a Year in Revenue
Jan 16th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
How We Abandoned our Landscape Art
Milwaukeeʼs parks are credited to Frederick Law Olmsted but have abandoned his vision. Part I of a series.
Jan 9th, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
Milwaukee Air & Water Show Announces 2014 Dates and Headliners
2014 Milwaukee Air & Water Show to feature return of The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels June 21 and 22 along Milwaukee’s lakefront.
Jan 7th, 2014 by Milwaukee Air & Water Show
New Donation to Help Maintain Pulaski, Noyes Indoor Pools
Contribution to be Matched by Stan Kass
Nov 19th, 2013 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Supervisor Khalif Rainey Gets Unanimous County Board Support of Parks Wi-Fi Resolution
The Plan Will Explore Creation of Wi-Fi Hot Spots in County Parks
Nov 7th, 2013 by Ald. Khalif Rainey
Milwaukee County’s Christmas Tree Will be Chosen by Residents
Milwaukee County is putting out the call for the annual Courthouse Christmas Tree, this year the tree that makes the final cut will be chosen by residents.
Oct 21st, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Jursik Congratulates Recipients of Community Development Block Grants
The Milwaukee County Board unanimously approved the allocation of 2014 Community Development Block Grant Funding.
Sep 26th, 2013 by Patricia Jursik
Police Support North Side Meal Program
Department wants to assure safety of recipients at Oasis program.
Jul 8th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Packers Field Kicks Off at Mitchell Park
The neighborhood now is the only one in America with a former NFL playing field.
Jun 10th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Chill on the Hill Concert Series Begins Tonight
The music begins at 6:00 P.M. with the headliner taking the stage at 6:30.
Jun 4th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Statement of County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic and Parks Committee Chairman Gerry Broderick on the Appointment of a New County Parks Director
It’s nice that the County Executive is finally focusing on the management of Milwaukee County by working toward filling the many vacancies in his administration.
May 30th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Jason Haas Applauds Parks Committee Decision to Keep Paddleboat Vendor Local
Milwaukee County Supervisor Jason Haas today applauded a move by the County Board Parks, Energy and Environment Committee to extend for one year a contract with a local vendor for paddleboats at Veterans Park.
May 14th, 2013 by Sup. Jason Haas
Play High-Tech Hide and Seek With Milwaukee’s Neighborhoods
VISIT Milwaukee Debuts New Geocaching GeoTour of the City
May 7th, 2013 by VISIT Milwaukee
