Capitol Heights

The Bermuda Triangle of Milwaukee’s Northwest Side

Intersection of 51st St., Capitol and Fond du Lac is a nightmare. Can it be fixed?

MPD Launches the 2025 Operation Summer Guardian

After Murder At Illegal Nightclub, Committee Rejects License For Proposed Bar

Fatal shooting at Power Lounge & Grill occurred before bar was approved to open.

Sports-Focused Tavern Slated To Replace Gene’s Supper Club

Power Lounge & Grill would offer full bar and pub fare in laid-back atmosphere.

Fitness Instructor On A Mission To Help Black Men Recovering From Cancer

Leonard Wilson operates program focused on exercise and nutrition.

S’Blendid Boba Tea Plans Third Ward Pop-Up

Plus: Brand new spots for N/A cocktails and empanadas. And downtown bar suspended.

The Return of Kitt’s Custard

Classic custard stand reopens with new owners seeking to maintain its 1950s charm.

Shuttered Midtown Walmart Could Gain Businesses, Dog Park

Affordable Family Storage may redevelop area around its planned self-storage complex.

New Food Truck Park for North Side

Rising entrepreneur plans huge food truck and entertainment center at 70th and Capitol next summer.

City Could Close Midtown Culver’s

Following last week's 3-1 vote for non-renewal, Common Council moves to grant second hearing for restaurant.

Big Daddy’s BBQ Plans Relocation

Riverwest restaurant will serve the same smoked meats and soul food sides at new location on 92nd and Capitol.

City Closes Burger King With Inside-Job Shooting

Council denies renewal of license, with alderman citing "a culture of" carrying weapons.

Mark Chambers Jr. Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Common Council

Chambers running to fill vacated 2nd District seat of Mayor Chevy Johnson

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Contracts COVID-19

Johnson is fully vaccinated and boosted.

The Incredible Rise of Cavalier Johnson

Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, Milwaukee's new mayor has a story to tell.

Supervisor Martin Mourns Major Harris, Commends Community’s Search Efforts

What’s On the Mind of Voters

Reporters asked residents across the city. Here’s what they said.

Young Black Men Respond to Blake Shooting

Milwaukeeans talk about what their experience with police is like, what they'd like to see.

Marches, Celebrations, Calls For Justice

Independence Day doesn't distract marchers.

This Weekends Protests Against Police Brutality

List of protests against the killing of George Floyd, police brutality and racial injustices.

The Rise of Cavalier Johnson

Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, he's the upstart winner for council president.

Johnson Elected Council President

Second-term Ald. Cavalier Johnson defeats Ashanti Hamilton and Milele Coggs.

Reckless Drivers Think ‘It’s a Game’

City residents talk about the rise in reckless driving.

North Ave. Pop-Up Offers Mini-Stores

Bronzeville Collective launches new retail businesses by black and brown entrepreneurs.

Newly renovated Midtown Center Pick ‘n Save provides big boost

Statement of Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson - August 15, 2018

Black Arts Fest MKE Offers Variety

August 4 event will feature food, music, dance, art, storytelling, fashion, jewelry and more.

Vacant Lowe’s To Be Distribution Center

Phoenix Investors will convert Midtown property vacant since 2009.

Program Seeks to Beautify the City

Community Improvement Project has given $1.1 million to 300 projects.

It’s Always Christmas at Dale’s

Classic bar with Christmas and clown decorations, great soup, integrated clientele.

Payday Stores Charge Average Interest of 574%!

State is a leader in payday stores per capita, creates vicious cycle for low income people.

Community Art Inspires

Pulaski Park art project provided opportunity to engage residents and enhance the neighborhood.

Youth employment focus of first grants from Greater Milwaukee Foundation-Wells Fargo initiative

The Greater Milwaukee Foundation has issued special grants to 17 local nonprofits for programs designed to strengthen Milwaukee neighborhoods.

Program Helps Many Teens Get Driver’s License

COA gives scholarships for hundreds of city kids to get their license; $300 cost is otherwise unaffordable.

Teaching Kids How To Be Green

Terry Evans, new leader at Urban Ecology Center in Washington Park, helps kids learn all about the environment.

Helping Businesses in Harambee and Riverwest Neighborhoods

The non-profit Riverworks has become a key force in urban development, and will be part of Kresge grant won by GMC.

Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative Will Expand

Partnership of Greater Milwaukee Foundation and city adds four neighborhoods to six already getting help with economic development.

“We’re trying to find what happened to the positive”

Erika Harvey and Precious Taylor worry that one day violence will randomly find them.

Council members to seek honorary street name for Nelson Mandela

Joint news release from Alderman Davis, Alderman Wade and Alderman Stamper

Milwaukee is out of control

Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. June 3, 2014

Meet Your Neighbors Online

Residents in 115 Milwaukee neighborhoods are connecting to each other through an online site called Next Door.

The Fake GED Industry

Some 50 "predatory schools" offer "GED" diplomas that are not valid.

Major Changes in Head Start Program

Next Door expands services after federal government drops Social Development Commission as provider.

Community Groups Build Garden

New garden replaces weed-filled lot at association for African refugees and immigrants.

Studying the Crime Data

The police chief meets weekly with top brass to review crime stats and seek improvements. Part II of a series.

Bank of America Hit With Discrimination Complaint

Federal complaint claims homes owned by bank in city's minority neighborhoods are more poorly maintained than its homes in white areas.

New Journalists in Town

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service could be the future of journalism.

Lend Your Support to the Milwaukee Makeover Project. Vote Today!

The Milwaukee Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative together with the Greater Milwaukee Foundation and the City of Milwaukee have developed the Milwaukee Makeover Project.

Milwaukee Makeover Project

Imagine bringing together a group of talented architects and designers with Milwaukee homeowners from “middle-market” neighborhoods to explore how the look of their basic homes can be transformed through quality design. That’s the idea behind the Milwaukee Makeover Project.