Harambee

‘Teen Takeovers’ at Bayshore Mall and Moody Park Worry Officials

Teen brawls and violence. 'We cannot normalize this.'

Council Approves Creation of Stella’s Playground, City’s First Universally Accessible Play Space

Jazz-Focused Cafe Closing

Sam's Place Jazz Cafe is closing. And Sam will be gone fishing.

Standing up to ICE: Resources & Summary from February 2 Town Hall

Statement from Alderman Alex Brower February 6, 2026

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Joins Pope Leo Village Initiative

City Selling Former Youth Facility, Park For Development

Proposals sought to transform King Drive space.

City Issues RFP for key Harambee property

Harambee Neighborhood Improvement District Announces Results of Annual Meeting Election and Referendum

Harambee Neighborhood Improvement District Announces First December Annual Board Election and Annual Holiday Celebration

St. Francis Children’s Center Joins Next Door’s Child Care Partnership Program to Expand Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Education in Milwaukee

St. Francis Children’s Center Joins Next Door’s Child Care Partnership Program to Expand Access to High-Quality Early Childhood Education in Milwaukee

Wisconsin’s Gun Stores Have Violated Federal Law

Lost or stolen firearms at gun stores threaten people's lives.

LaMarr Franklin Lofts Open, With A Waiting List

High demand for affordable housing in Harambee.

Stolen Gun Leads City to Suspend Harambee Convenience Store

Safety concerns lead to unanimous council vote against Third Street Quick Mart.

St. Marcus Lutheran School Dedicates Newly Renovated, Expanded Campus Building to Mark $25 Million Capital Campaign

Ribbon-cutting ceremony honors Karl J. Schlueter Campus building that increases overall enrollment to more than 1,500 scholars

Groundbreaking Announced for Affordable Housing Community in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Teens Discover Careers and More at TRUE Skool

Since 2005, the nonprofit has provided real-world experiences to students.

TID amendment means affordable housing, traffic safety and other improvements for Bronzeville

Subsidies Will Advance Three Developments Along King Drive

Plus: Funding for a statue and more streetscaping, traffic safety projects.

CDA Names Frank Martinez as Deputy Director

Housing nonprofit’s staff grows to address racial inequalities and build homeownership opportunities in Milwaukee

SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits

Here's the latest on challenges for Social Development Commission.

Bastille Days Storms Into Milwaukee

But don't miss the first Riverwest Blueberry Fest.

Find Your Kuumba: A Celebration of Local Music, Art, and Community

New Bar and Restaurant Proposed For Harambee Neighborhood

Soul of a Starr aims to open in the coming months with a focus on community.

Interval Workers Confront Cafe Owner, Demand Unpaid Wages

Twelve employees of the defunct cafe are attempting to secure $10,000 from owner Ryan Hoban.

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity and Acts Housing combine forces to highlight progress on affordable homeownership initiatives

Giannis Antetokounmpo and family, volunteers from the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation, and GE HealthCare rolled up their sleeves alongside their Milwaukee neighbors to build a stronger, healthier community.

Housing Advocates Get Close Up Look At New Affordable Homes

Community Development Alliance bus tour highlights efforts across the city to increase homeownership.

City Advancing Financing Plan For 59 Affordable, Owner-Occupied Homes

Complicated Harambee TIF plan guided by Community Development Alliance.

New Bar and Lounge For King Drive

Martin's Nest plans to target 'mature crowds,' program music at former Lux Bar & Lounge.

MCTS and Summerfest Announce Transit Options for 2025 Festival

Generous donation aims to spur homeownership in Harambee for Early Childhood Educators

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs April 24, 2025

Gift From Herb Kohl Philanthropies Fuels Owner-Occupied Affordable Housing Efforts

Community Development Alliance leading effort to create 42 homes for early childhood educators.

Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs

And one type of property owner is overwhelmingly responsible.

Council Committee Backs Return of Granny Flats

Legalizing accessory dwelling units could grow housing across entire city.

Pick Where Future Bublr Bikes Docks Should Go As Part of Massive Expansion

Hundreds of new bikes and docks will expand utility, reach of bike-sharing system.

WaterMarks To Host City-Wide Event in Honor of NSF’s 75th Anniversary

Bronzeville Center for the Arts Announces Inaugural Exhibition- “Quilting in Contemporary Art- Stitching Our Stories”

A Celebration of Community and Artistic Expression On Display at Gallery 507

Bronzeville Center for the Arts Announces Inaugural Exhibition: “Quilting in Contemporary Art- Stitching Our Stories”

A Celebration of Community and Artistic Expression On Display at Gallery 507

Cajun Restaurant Planned For Harambee

A new spot for beignets and etouffee is coming to the former Twisters Inn.

Milwaukee’s First Black Biker Bar Is History

Twisters Inn shut down last fall, citing a rent hike. Cajun restaurant set to replace it.

The Joy Engine Community Challenge will distribute $50,000 in grants to 7 Milwaukee art projects

The third cycle of Joy Grants continues to fuel community connection and culture from all over the metro area

Common Council adopts resolution expanding the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District

Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff

Special election for third district aldermanic seat draws large field.

New Life For Old Riverwest Bank

From mothballed to sober living: Recovery organization has purchased one-time Cream City Hostel.

Harambee NID Hosting its first Holiday Party

Trail Extension Will Link Downtown With Planned 20th Street Trail

Latest trail extension part of Interstate 43 reconstruction.

Walgreens closures continue – MLK and Hadley store to close in early December

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs November 13, 2024

Amendment Would Shift Money From Demolishing Homes To Fixing Them

And deconstruction effort again on the drawing board.

Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes

Plus: DPW, council discussing ways to better protect, beautify existing lanes.

Bronzeville takes center stage at the DNC

Statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs August 22, 2024

‘Mini Roundabouts’ Planned for Holton, 51st Streets

Traffic lights would be replaced by small roundabouts aimed at reducing speeding.

Protected Bike Lane Will Run From Downtown To Sherman and Capitol

5.5-mile corridor will be a result of several street reconstruction projects.

Annual Juneteenth Celebration Returns

'Our history, our culture, our village' is the theme for 53rd annual celebration in Milwaukee.

UWM Students Gather Community Stories For International Exhibition on Inequality

‘Climates of Inequality’ exhibit includes voices from Milwaukee’s north-side residents.

45 Sites Selected for Affordable Homes for Early Childhood Educators

Aiming to address workforce shortage and create more Black and Latino homeowners.

See the 2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

20 projects big and small are named best of the best in Milwaukee design

Four Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Secure Critical Tax Credits

WHEDA's housing tax credit award puts developments on path to groundbreaking.

Habitat Begins Construction Season With Big Goals

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity plans to build 32 new homes for first-time homebuyers in 2024.

Inside The Huge ThriveOn King Development

Former department store becoming a true community hub.

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

Rick Banks launches campaign for 11th Assembly District

Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit

Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.

Milwaukee Wins $36 Million To Rebuild Key Street

Grant will overhaul 6th Street through heart of city.

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in February

The return of Maria's Pizza, a new oyster bar, Oaxacan restaurant and six others.

Construction Starts On Long-Awaited King Drive Building

Five Points Lofts, first proposed in 2020, is finally becoming reality.

Beerline Trail Cafe Opens Friday

Kuumba Juice and Coffee will serve Anodyne coffee, teas and light meals in Harambee neighborhood.

6th District Difference Makers Honored for Community Betterment

City Seeks Grants to Build Bike Lanes on 2nd, Center, Sherman and Lisbon

Part of mayor's proposal to build 50 miles of protected bike lanes by 2026.

Convenience Store Closed By City To Reopen Under New Owner

Amritpal Singh plans Sunshine Supermarket at former site of Chambers East Food Market.

Nominations now being accepted for 2023 Dr. James G. White 6th District Difference Makers Awards

Alderwoman Coggs announces 6th District Landscape Award winners

Vacant lots soon to be building sites for new homes

Malaika Receives $250,000 Challenge Grant from the Fotsch Family Foundation

As part of a $500,000 gift to the Expansion to ThriveOn King

Ellen Gilligan to retire from Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Longtime Foundation President and CEO leaves legacy of growth, collaboration

The Connector Building Opens in Harambee

New community hub and cafe part of larger revitalization project, B-Line Park.

Two Candidates Running for Clancy’s County Board Seat

Clancy won't say if he will seek reelection in 2024, despite fellow DSA member filing to run.

Rise & Grind Plans 2 New Locations

King Drive coffee shop will soon open at Milwaukee Public Library and Mitchell Street Arts Collective.

Bronzeville Week home stretch includes events for all ages

A Look At Milwaukee Home Sales In Second Quarter of 2023

Private-equity firms remain quiet as number of home sales tanks. Prices are still rising.

Schedule released for 12th annual Bronzeville Week

New ‘Healing Spaces’ Created In Vacant Lots

Program, championed by Alderwoman Coggs, aims to turn blight to beauty.

Volunteers Clean Up Abandoned Building in Harambee

Part of a series of community clean-ups organized by county Sup. Priscilla Coggs-Jones.

Harambee Block Transformed By New Buildings

Six houses and a new apartment building fill formerly vacant land.

Committee Picks KG Development Partnership To Build New King Drive Apartments

Affordable development includes three commercial tenants, would replace vacant funeral home.

Wells Fargo Awards $180,000 to Eight Milwaukee Area Nonprofits

Habitat Building 9 Homes On 1 City Block

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff will help, part of larger effort to build 80 houses in Harambee neighborhood.

Johnny’s Hot Sauce Popping Up at 1840 Brewing

Plus: Funky Fresh goes wholesale, Third Space adds food, Juneau Park adds beer garden.

Troubled Corner Store Can Reopen, Will Get New Hearing

Chamber East Food Market can resume operations for now

Pomona Cider Expands Menu, Hours

Plus: Goodbye Klement's Sausage outlet; and city suspends two bars, closes convenience store.

Guns, Drugs Cited As City Closes Chambers St. Store

Common Council votes unanimously to close Chamber East Food Market.

Cream City Social Eatery’s Soft Opening Is April 24

Harambee bar and restaurant will host first guests on April 24.

HeartLove Place and Milwaukee Area Technical College Offering Free Culinary Arts Training Program to Teens

Culinary Arts Program Seeks Teenagers from North Division High School and the Lindsay Heights Neighborhood

Go Grocer Opens in Third Ward

Plus: Farewell to Flannery's, The Spice House, E&F Pizzeria and Gülden Room Cafe.