Havenwoods

County Holding Public Meeting on 30th Street Rail-Trail

County studying a trail project in 30th Street Corridor.

Milwaukee County Residents Invited to Attend Public Information Meeting, Take Online Survey for 30th Street Corridor Trail Feasibility Study

Community Advocates Board of Directors Update

Medical Packaging Company Will Close Milwaukee Plant

Shutdown is just the latest change for building once used to build boat engines.

Packers Foundation Awards More Than $1.5 Million in Annual Grants

More than $3.5 million awarded through Packers Foundation grants in 2025

Council Split On Cudahy Farms Proposal

Area Alderwoman Larresa Taylor opposes plan backed by Mayor, DCD.

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.

MPD Launches the 2025 Operation Summer Guardian

Milwaukee Wants To Buy 30th Street Line, Railroad Says No

But city officials believe sale still possible for multi-use trail, perhaps even mass transit.

Sunset Hike Tomorrow at Havenwoods State Forest

Milwaukee County Leaders Celebrate New Highway Maintenance Facility

New Building Will Improve Operations, Increase Efficiency of Highway Maintenance in the Northern Region of Milwaukee County

6th Annual African American Environmental Pioneer Awards, February 24th, 2025

Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility

City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.

Consultant Sought To Design 30th Street Corridor Trail

Milwaukee County advancing project to build trail through heart of city.

Explore Wisconsin State Parks And Forests By Candlelight This Fall

Home And Habitat Fest Returns To Havenwoods State Forest

Hit the Beer Trail at Havenwoods

Plus: 90s2K sets opening day, the return of Judy's Cantina and a guide to Oktoberfest celebrations.

Local Groups Promote Equitable Water Access and Recreation

An ever-growing variety of groups and activities enjoy Milwaukee's waters.

DNR To Host Public Meeting On Habitat Improvements Planned For Havenwoods State Forest

The public meeting will discuss planned habitat improvements for Havenwoods State Forest in Milwaukee.

Join Summer Sounds Concert Thursday

Upcoming Milwaukee-Area DNR Facility And Property Closures

Make plans to attend tomorrow’s Bike & Play Fest

Newly renovated Carmen Playfield celebrates grand opening in Havenwoods neighborhood

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in May

14 new openings include a chicken shack, downtown bar and Mediterranean restaurant.

New Northwest Side Taproom Opens Friday

Plus: A kite festival, oddities expo and a suburban festival hosted by a world-champion speed skater.

Beer Garden Opening on Northwest Side

Havenwoods Taproom and Beer Garden will begin its soft opening on Friday, May 17.

Community forum will explore current issues in Milwaukee

Climate Justice in the Lincoln Creek Greenway

Activists and neighborhood residents seek to restore urban tributary.

Experience Winter In A New Light With DNR Candlelight Events

MCDOT Breaks Ground On New Highway Maintenance Facility

Will double footprint of northwest side highway maintenance shop, add its first women's bathrooms

Sentry Foods Opens on Northwest Side

New grocery on 63rd and Silver Spring brings fresh produce, meat and more to a food desert.

Home And Habitat Fest Returns To Havenwoods State Forest

Exotic Pet Event Aims to Curb Invasive Species

Taproom and Beer Garden Proposed Near Havenwoods State Forest

Latest of several proposals following 2020 closure of manufacturer Pereles Bros., Inc.

Vibes on Villard Concert Series Returns For Its Third Year

Scientists, Nature Enthusiasts to Race to Find Species Throughout Havenwoods State Forest During Annual BioBlitz Competition

Public Invited to Festival of Biodiversity to Learn About Results, Participate in Nature Activities

6th Annual Promise Zone Bike Ride set for Saturday, June 3

Parks Finishes Trails Plan for Northwest Side

Plan would dramatically increase access to trails for majority-Black neighborhoods.

Three Northside Aldermanic Races

Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.

Immerse Yourself in Black History Month with Community Events and Offerings

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Celebrate Outdoors This Winter With Candlelight Events

REALTOR® Angela Walters Becomes GMAR Board Chair

First Black Female to Lead Organization

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.

DNR, WHEDA Host Home And Habitat Fest At Havenwoods State Forest

Event Unites Housing And Natural Resources

Anna Maria Hodges Issues Statement Following Election Victory

Havenwoods BID Brings Crime Fighting Camera to 9th District

Automated license plate reading cameras help police track stolen cars, other crimes.

How to Make Your Voice Heard Without An Alder

2nd and 3rd districts, formerly held by Mayor Johnson and Nik Kovac, now lack representation.

Public safety technology partnership aims to make the community safer

Statement of Alderwoman Chantia Lewis May 3, 2022

Southeast Wisconsin Organizations Awarded $35,000 in Grants to Support Local Efforts to Connect Communities to Region’s 700-mile Trail Network

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy invests over $300,000 in 45 grants across 15 states and the District of Columbia, with a focus on projects that engage communities and establish equitable access to trails

Martial Arts Equipment Manufacturer Moving to Milwaukee

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

How Much Industrial Land Should Milwaukee Have?

New report seeks to create shared vision for Milwaukee's industrial future.

Jane’s Walk MKE is back with 15 neighborhood walks in 2021

Take five, get outside, and breathe with Jane’s Walk MKE

Rebuild I-94 With Six Lanes

Don’t expand to eight lanes. Do include other transportation, like bicycles and buses.

1st Annual New9th Christmas Toy Drive to Brighten the Season for Hundreds of Children

A Forest in a City

Havenwoods State Forest is an overlooked gem, with six miles of trails.

45 Projects To Improve Century City Area

Trails, parks and road diets designed to improve residents' health and safety.

Despite Pandemic, Villard Avenue Progress Continues

Efforts to revitalize the Villard Avenue corridor didn't stop when COVID-19 hit.

These Places Help with Childcare and Virtual Learning

They offer a place for children before, during and after school.

Impact100 Greater Milwaukee Awards $407,000 in Grants to Five Local Nonprofits

Two Milwaukee projects win AARP ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grants

Five Muralists Announced by Villard Avenue BID 19

Community Jury Selects Artists for “Visual Vibes on Villard”

Asian Market Plans Expansion

New owners chart big future for 5XEN Super Asian Market.

Forest Regeneration Project Scheduled For Havenwoods State Forest

Exploree Milwaukee in New and Meaningful Ways

Jane’s Walk MKE hosts Sidewalk Stories, Book Discussion to Gather more Meaningfully, and Video Tours

Want To Grow Your Own Produce?

You can rent gardening space for as little as $25 from Milwaukee County.

Evers Reopening State Parks, Forests

On May 1st, 34 parks across state to reopen, including city's Lakeshore State Park, Havenwoods State Forest.

Sequanna Taylor Elected First Vice-Chair of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Dora Drake Announces Her Candidacy for the 11th Wisconsin State Assembly District

Wisconsin Closes State Parks, Including Lakeshore in Milwaukee

Havenwoods State Forest on city's north side also closed.

Gov. Evers Directs DNR to Close 40 State Parks, Forests and Recreational Areas

Black Organizing Group Tripling in Size

BLOC looks to increase turnout, political power of city’s African American voters.

Lakefront Tower Loses A Few Floors

Plus: Northridge Mall trial starts, Foxconn bailing on project could cause up to $120 million state bailout.

A New Design Vision for Villard Avenue

UW-Milwaukee will lead design charette to envision future of commercial corridor.

8 After-School Programs for Students in Milwaukee

These programs can help to keep kids engaged outside of the classroom.

City Celebrates BID-NID Week

America's first such event. Spotlight on city's many neighborhood and business districts.

Urban Manufacturing Alliance hosts national event in Milwaukee

Gathering focuses on building new narratives for manufacturing

Choice Neighborhood Business Resource Fair

May 14th event to highlight programs helping businesses grow on Milwaukee’s Northwest Side

Delay in Closing Youth Prisons Criticized

Advocates oppose Evers’ projection of two years to close Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.

County Picks Location for Youth Offender Facility

Northwest side facility planned as part of model program to reduce recidivism.

County Prepares for Lincoln Hills Closing

Seeks to build secured residential center for youth in Milwaukee.

BID Hopes to Revitalize Villard Avenue

After reboot, business organization is working with MPD to increase safety, and is creating an area action plan.

Rhythm & Blooms concert Thursday at Green Tree Community Garden

6:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 2

Rhythm & Blooms concert Thursday at Green Tree Community Garden

6:00 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19

New Federal Program Could Help City

Opportunity Zones law allows tax incentives for distressed areas.

Program Seeks to Beautify the City

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

New Season of ‘Around the Corner with John McGivern’ Kicks off with sold-out Preview party

Highly-Anticipated 7th Season Launches with Screening Event on January 8

LISC Milwaukee and Safe & Sound Eager to Host the 69th Crime Prevention Awards on February 1, 2018

While the event is free to attend, we are asking for a $15 donation that will be used towards event expenses.

Milwaukee PBS’ Beloved Local Shows to Return With New Episodes and New Wisconsin Adventures

Around the Corner with John McGivern and Outdoor Wisconsin Premiere New Seasons in January

Bucks and Johnson Controls Open $150,000 Multi-Sport Complex at Browning Elementary School

Today was the first chance Browning Elementary School students had to play in the new space

Milwaukee’s Choice Neighborhood Initiative Announces Summer Talent Search

HERE! to celebrate the people and places of the Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) area

Rhythm & Bloom concert at Green Tree Community Garden

Free Concert Series Information from Alderwoman Chantia Lewis and Alderman Cavalier Johnson

New store opening enables relocation of jobs to Milwaukee

Dakonte Product Group, Inc. is a store that oversees several product lines, from industrial envelopes to menu covers.

Havenwoods to hold tour of homes this Saturday

This event is free of charge and will provide information on four or five local houses, plus neighborhood highlights.