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The Bermuda Triangle of Milwaukee’s Northwest Side
Intersection of 51st St., Capitol and Fond du Lac is a nightmare. Can it be fixed?
Feb 19th, 2026 by John O’Neill
After Murder At Illegal Nightclub, Committee Rejects License For Proposed Bar
Fatal shooting at Power Lounge & Grill occurred before bar was approved to open.
Apr 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Sports-Focused Tavern Slated To Replace Gene’s Supper Club
Power Lounge & Grill would offer full bar and pub fare in laid-back atmosphere.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Fitness Instructor On A Mission To Help Black Men Recovering From Cancer
Leonard Wilson operates program focused on exercise and nutrition.
Nov 23rd, 2023 by Chesnie Wardell
S’Blendid Boba Tea Plans Third Ward Pop-Up
Plus: Brand new spots for N/A cocktails and empanadas. And downtown bar suspended.
Feb 12th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
The Return of Kitt’s Custard
Classic custard stand reopens with new owners seeking to maintain its 1950s charm.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Shuttered Midtown Walmart Could Gain Businesses, Dog Park
Affordable Family Storage may redevelop area around its planned self-storage complex.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Food Truck Park for North Side
Rising entrepreneur plans huge food truck and entertainment center at 70th and Capitol next summer.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
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.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
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.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
City Closes Burger King With Inside-Job Shooting
Council denies renewal of license, with alderman citing "a culture of" carrying weapons.
Jun 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Apr 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Contracts COVID-19
Johnson is fully vaccinated and boosted.
Jan 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Dec 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s On the Mind of Voters
Reporters asked residents across the city. Here’s what they said.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Young Black Men Respond to Blake Shooting
Milwaukeeans talk about what their experience with police is like, what they'd like to see.
Aug 28th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Marches, Celebrations, Calls For Justice
Independence Day doesn't distract marchers.
Jul 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
This Weekends Protests Against Police Brutality
List of protests against the killing of George Floyd, police brutality and racial injustices.
Jul 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Elected Council President
Second-term Ald. Cavalier Johnson defeats Ashanti Hamilton and Milele Coggs.
Apr 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Reckless Drivers Think ‘It’s a Game’
City residents talk about the rise in reckless driving.
Nov 17th, 2019 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
North Ave. Pop-Up Offers Mini-Stores
Bronzeville Collective launches new retail businesses by black and brown entrepreneurs.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Black Arts Fest MKE Offers Variety
August 4 event will feature food, music, dance, art, storytelling, fashion, jewelry and more.
Jul 31st, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Vacant Lowe’s To Be Distribution Center
Phoenix Investors will convert Midtown property vacant since 2009.
May 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Program Seeks to Beautify the City
Community Improvement Project has given $1.1 million to 300 projects.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
It’s Always Christmas at Dale’s
Classic bar with Christmas and clown decorations, great soup, integrated clientele.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Payday Stores Charge Average Interest of 574%!
State is a leader in payday stores per capita, creates vicious cycle for low income people.
Jan 5th, 2016 by Marlita Annette Bevenue
Community Art Inspires
Pulaski Park art project provided opportunity to engage residents and enhance the neighborhood.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
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.
Apr 10th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Teaching Kids How To Be Green
Terry Evans, new leader at Urban Ecology Center in Washington Park, helps kids learn all about the environment.
Feb 3rd, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
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.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative Will Expand
Partnership of Greater Milwaukee Foundation and city adds four neighborhoods to six already getting help with economic development.
Dec 21st, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
“We’re trying to find what happened to the positive”
Erika Harvey and Precious Taylor worry that one day violence will randomly find them.
Sep 10th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Meet Your Neighbors Online
Residents in 115 Milwaukee neighborhoods are connecting to each other through an online site called Next Door.
Dec 11th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
The Fake GED Industry
Some 50 "predatory schools" offer "GED" diplomas that are not valid.
Nov 20th, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Major Changes in Head Start Program
Next Door expands services after federal government drops Social Development Commission as provider.
Nov 5th, 2013 by Rick Brown
Community Groups Build Garden
New garden replaces weed-filled lot at association for African refugees and immigrants.
May 30th, 2013 by Amalia Oulahan
Studying the Crime Data
The police chief meets weekly with top brass to review crime stats and seek improvements. Part II of a series.
Mar 27th, 2013 by Mark Doremus
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.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Sharon McGowan
New Journalists in Town
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service could be the future of journalism.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Michael Horne
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.
Oct 8th, 2010 by Dave Reid
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.
Jul 13th, 2010 by Michael SchubertNeighborhood Buildings
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5800 W. Hope Ave.
Vacant Lowe's big box store proposed for conversion to a distribution center by Phoenix Investors.
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5825 W. Hope Ave.
Vacant Wal-Mart big box store in Midtown Center shopping center.
