Fernwood

Winners of 42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests Announced, Will Be Celebrated at Free Citywide Celebration

Free event on Monday, January 19, to honor student contest winners and community leader Andre Lee Ellis

Pizza Vendor Leaving Zocalo

Hot Box Pizza will close, but southside restaurant continues.

Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights

Annual May Day march draws increased attention, attendance due to Trump administration actions.

MPS’s Fernwood School to Reopen Following Lead Remediation Work

Milwaukee School Board May Sue Paint Companies Over Lead Crisis 

Legal expert says such suits are challenging, can take decades to resolve.

New Pizza Spot Opens in Fernwood

Doh'p, sister to Hot Box Pizza, offers wood-fired pies, chicken wings and more on E. Oklahoma Ave.

Amidst Lead Crisis, State Reprimands MPS Facilities Director

Three schools remain closed for lead issues.

Three MPS Schools Remain Closed Because of Lead Contamination

Health department working with district on long-term plan, but work drags on at three closed schools.

City of Milwaukee Health Department and MPS Provide Updates on Lead Safety Efforts

Lead Screening Clinic Results, School Inspection Plans, and Next Steps Announced

MPS Closing Three More Schools Due To Lead Hazards

Closures to start Monday as more investigations reveal 'significant lead hazards.'

Busby’s Opens in Former Romans’ Pub

25 tap beers, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks are served at the new tavern, which aims to become a hub for community and conversation.

South Shore Farmers’ Market Turns 25!

City Endorses New Lakefront Marathon Course With Hoan Bridge

Approval eliminates issue that doomed the 2022 race.

New Plant and Gift Shop Planned for Bay View By Honeypie Owner

Buttercup Gardens is expected to open in spring 2023.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality

This weekend will mark the second-straight month of protests.

The Rise of The Bay View Home

Since Great Recession, houses in neighborhood are among only 6 percent of those in city that have risen in value.

Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19

Can St. Francis Schools Survive?

Small southern suburb faces enrollment decline that will make that very difficult.

MPS Schools Awarded for Academic and Behavior Excellence

District has only Platinum Level School in Wisconsin

Romans’ Pub Was Old Speakeasy

Old roadhouse from 1885 had booze and Chicago connections during Prohibition.

Record Number of MPS Schools Awarded for Behavior and Academic Excellence

Record Number of MPS Schools Awarded for Behavior and Academic Excellence

Milwaukee Public School students celebrate National Bike to School Day May 10th

Bike to School Day includes walking school buses, safety classes, and treats for walkers and bikers.

Milwaukee Public Schools expands successful initiatives

Special ceremonies, launch mark growth of popular schools and programs

Limited Funds for Bike Trails, Bike Safety

WisDOT grabs more than half of $16 million for biking, walking and spends on roads.

Groundbreaking set for addition at MPS’ top-performing Maryland Avenue Montessori School

School rated 'Exceeds Expectations' on latest state report card

Groundbreaking set for addition to MPS’ top-performing Fernwood Montessori School

Tied to MPS' Regional Development Plan, which works to grow strong academic programs

Milwaukee fights back against school takeovers with “walk-ins” at more than 100 public schools

Thousands of parents, educators, students and community leaders held “walk-ins” at more than 100 public schools across the city of Milwaukee.

Two of the state’s top high schools and a high-performing elementary school start Monday

Day One event set for MPS' Reagan H.S., which is expanding personalized learning to help all students succeed

MPS to celebrate start of year-round schools building on past achievements and focused on future successes

New year includes a focus on increasing attendance, literacy across all subjects and implementation of Regional Development Plan to create more enrollment opportunities in high-performing schools

Will Teachers Desert Wisconsin?

Many teachers say they feel undervalued. And statistics show turnover of teachers and a reduction in education candidates.

March Board update: Efforts to expand strong academic programming, increase high-performing seats moving forward

Regional development plans progressing

Board OKs additions for high-performing Montessori schools, reopening building for charter school

Superintendent also presents broad conceptual plan to continue work to expand high-demand, successful programs

John Gurda’s Home of History

Just one block north of the suburbs in Bay View, he's written most of his 19 books from this home base.

More MPS schools meeting, exceeding expectations on state report cards — but much more must be done

Thirty-four MPS schools are rated meets expectations, exceeds expectations or significantly exceeds expectations in the second year of DPI report cards, up from 29 schools in the first year.

The facts – MPS and its facilities

Citizens and taxpayers in the city of Milwaukee deserve to know the facts surrounding MPS and the use of district facilities.

Romans’ Pub for Beer Connoisseurs

It may have the freshest beer and the most outspoken owner in town.