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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
Hundreds of Job Openings for Military Veterans
Event Tomorrow 9am – 1pm
Mar 6th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Veterans Job Fair Offers Hundreds of Job Openings for Vets
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is happy to announce a Job Fair for Military Veterans will be held on Thursday, March 7th at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center from 9am - 1pm.
Mar 3rd, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Envisioning the Seen, March 11
Historic Milwaukee, Inc. (HMI) and the Pabst Theater Foundation have partnered to create an entirely unique conversation series titled Envisioning the Seen. On Monday March 11, twelve dynamic, inspiring Milwaukeeans will gather on stage at the historic Pabst Theater to share their visions for the future of our built environment.
Mar 1st, 2013 by Historic Milwaukee Inc
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 19th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
2013 Wisconsin PGA Junior Championship Comes to Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is excited to announce that the Wisconsin PGA will move its Junior Championship to Milwaukee County golf courses this summer.
Jan 16th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Riverwest’s New Dog Park
Land once owned by Johnson Controls will become the newest dog park in Milwaukee County.
Jan 14th, 2013 by Emily Striegl
Veterans Receive Purple Heart Passes
Pass Benefits All Wisconsin Vets Injured in Service
Dec 26th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele
Sue Black
She was wrongly fired, she insists to Milwaukee Magazine, whose cover story has many community leaders praising her.
Dec 20th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee to Host 2013 and 2014 USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships
The nation's top amateur triathletes will compete in Lake Michigan and downtown Milwaukee
Nov 21st, 2012 by Press Release
Milwaukee County Board Adopts 2013 Budget
Board Overrides 23 of 25 Budget Vetoes from County Executive, Prepares to Implement Business of the People of Milwaukee County
Nov 14th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Taylor Joins in Celebrating Transformation of Landfill into World-Class Recreational Facility
City of Franklin site formerly known as Crystal Ridge Ski Complex gets new life
Nov 9th, 2012 by Steve F. Taylor
United County Board Approves 2013 Budget on 13-5 Vote
Two-thirds back plan to improve public safety, lessen impact on taxpayers
Nov 5th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Milwaukee County Parks Prepares For Effects from Hurricane Sandy
The Milwaukee County Parks Department is preparing the Lakefront for expected impacts from Hurricane Sandy.
Oct 29th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele
County Board Refuses To Put Price Tag on Public Safety
Committee votes to invest in protection of Milwaukee County residents
Oct 24th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
County Board Budget Blast: October 24, 2012
The Milwaukee County Board’s Finance, Personnel & Audit Committee is holding a series of budget hearings throughout October on the County Executive’s 2013 Recommended Budget.
Oct 24th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor Stamper Pushes for Free Admission at Washington Park Pool
Committee approves Supervisor’s plan to bring programming, water safety awareness to community
Oct 24th, 2012 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Announces Appointment of Parks Proponent and Bay View Resident to Advisory Commission
Parks, Energy and Environment Committee unanimously approves Chairwoman’s pick of Patty Pritchard Thompson
Oct 23rd, 2012 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Chairwoman Dimitrijevic and Supervisor Broderick Develop New Funding Mechanism for Milwaukee County Parks
“Parks Amenities Matching Fund” supports Parks without tax levy on residents.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Green Bay Packers Partner with Milwaukee County Parks
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is happy to announce a new partnership between the Milwaukee County Parks, United Way, the Green Bay Packers, and the NFL.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele
MCTS Bikes on Buses Program Soars Past 100,000!
Milwaukee, WI – Already this year, 106,314 passengers boarded a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) bus with their bike.
Oct 4th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
The Mighty County Board
A doormat a decade ago, the board is now far more powerful -- much to Chris Abele’s chagrin.
Sep 25th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Rich Park, Poor Park
Milwaukee County Parks is increasingly a two-tier system, with the worst maintained parks in poor areas.
Sep 14th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Parks Plan Has Problems
Cathedral Square / Juneau Park plan created with little public discussion and no design competition.
Sep 7th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
A Redesign for Cathedral Square
A recent UWM master's thesis plans for an improved Cathedral Square
Aug 28th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The Tragedy of Chris and Sue
How the friendship of Abele and Black turned into bitter enmity.
Aug 24th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Beer Gardens Back at Pere Marquette
It was off after Sue Black's firing. Now it's back on.
Aug 23rd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Position on Parks District / Commission
I have decided to take a position on the concept of a Parks District / Commission. Here is my response to one of the supporters of the concept who discussed the idea with me earlier in the year
Aug 23rd, 2012 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
How to Improve Cathedral Square
What would make Milwaukee's town square better?
Aug 23rd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Myths About Black’s Firing
Strip away the myths and you begin to see why Abele dumped her.
Aug 20th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee County Chairwoman Reacts To Parks Director Depature
Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic released the following statement upon learning of the departure of Milwaukee County Parks Director Sue Black:
Aug 16th, 2012 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Why Was Sue Black Fired?
The development is a shocker as Abele was a friend and supporter of the highly regarded parks director.
Aug 16th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
County Executive Abele Announces National Search for New Parks Director
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is announcing a national search for a new Parks Director to replace Sue Black. Black is no longer with Milwaukee County.
Aug 16th, 2012 by County Executive Chris Abele
The Slow Demise of Sydney Hih
Sydney Hih could be saved, a witch hunt on North Ave, UWM has a baseball team (?), and Alderman Jose Perez wins a game for the Brewers.
Jun 6th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Beerline Trail Open to the Public
On Wednesday evening, the Beerline Trail celebrated it's grand opening.
Oct 14th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Chicago and Milwaukee – Large Public Art and Placemaking
The latest iteration of Chicago's fascination with large public art is located across the street from the iconic Harold Washington Library in Pritzker Park just northwest of the intersection State Street and Van Buren Street. What is it? A three-story tall eye balll, dubbed the EYE.
Aug 19th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Krug Scores Joint Finance Seat
Rep. Shirley Krug was chosen Monday to take a seat on the influential Joint Committee on Finance
Dec 4th, 2003 by Michael Horne
