Lincoln Creek

Milwaukee Police Seek Suspect in West Lincoln Creek Parkway Shooting

New Trail Planned For Bender Park

County puts trail construction project out to bid.

MMSD Storm Update

Council approves sale of city-owned Villard Avenue properties

New Proposal Would Save Long-Vacant Villa Theater

Thomas Matthews has big plans for 99-year-old movie theater.

Superintendent Kicks Off Listen and Learn Tour

Families, Staff, and Community Invited to Share Their Vision for the District

Lincoln Creek Week offers free, fun activities for the whole family

MPD Launches the 2025 Operation Summer Guardian

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in December

Two dessert shops, Thai restaurant and Milwaukee's sole dedicated omakase restaurant join the local food scene.

Trail Extension Will Link Downtown With Planned 20th Street Trail

Latest trail extension part of Interstate 43 reconstruction.

Daybreak Fund Awards Nearly $1.6 Million to Support Climate Resilience and Water Quality in the Western Lake Michigan Region

Paving the Way to Progress: Groundbreaking for Little Menomonee River Parkway Trail Project Begins

You Can Help Plan Trails in Milwaukee

Parks department seeks robust public input as it plans major expansion of biking-walking trails.

Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in New Trails Initiative to Promote Equity, Health, and Environmental Stewardship

Local Groups Promote Equitable Water Access and Recreation

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

Make plans to attend tomorrow’s Bike & Play Fest

Two Road-to-Trail Projects Are Finally Moving To Construction

Parks system will replace two parkway segments with trails in bid to expand access, reduce maintenance.

MPD launches the 2024 Operation Summer Guardian

7th Annual Promise Zone Ride Happening June 1st as part of WI Bike Week and kick-off to Soul Roll MKE 2024 Ride Series

On June 1st, Northwest Side Community Development Corporation to host Promise Zone Bike Ride, an annual family-friendly bike ride along the 30th Street Corridor as kickoff to 2024 season of Soul Roll MKE bike rides and events

Pat Connaughton Foundation Renovating Meaux Park Basketball Courts

Meaux Park courts used for historic Warning League youth basketball program.

Climate Justice in the Lincoln Creek Greenway

Activists and neighborhood residents seek to restore urban tributary.

Climate Has Changed for Sewerage District

Once trashed by local media and some officials, MMSD now enjoys wide support.

DiAndre Jackson Will Replace Rainey on Common Council

Jackson defeats Jessica Currie for open council seat.

Jackson, Currie Advance In Race To Replace Khalif Rainey

Four-way primary saw every candidate get at least 21% of vote.

New Pizzeria For Fond du Lac Avenue

Hers Pizza & Cocktailz is slated to open in the Lincoln Creek neighborhood.

Could Underwood Creek Parkway Become A Trail?

Parkway has been closed since 2020 due to interstate construction.

Alderman Khalif Rainey Won’t Run For Reelection

Council member since 2016, five candidates are already vying to replace him.

Construction of Road-to-Trail Projects Planned for 2024

Redundant streets would be made into trails. Public meetings next week.

City Seeks Buyer For Fond du Lac Avenue Building

A former barbershop and Harley dealer. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Milwaukee Wins $14 Million Grant To Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue

Northside main street will receive "Complete Streets" treatment.

“Active Streets” Serves As Road-to-Trail Test Runs

Milwaukee County Parks closing sections of Little Menomonee and Lincoln Creek parkways.

Lincoln Creek Road-to-Trail Project Beginning

Parks department will convert roadway to bicycle and pedestrian trail.

Board Wrings Extra $8,000 Out Of We Energies Deals

Supervisors, parks department gain more money for two utility easements.

Parks Finishes Trails Plan for Northwest Side

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

Should Road Through Lake Park Be Pedestrianized?

A survey of nearby residents found great support for a pedestrian and bicycle-only Ravine Road.

New report celebrates progress, shares continued conservation key to protecting the Milwaukee River Basin

Parks May Convert Roads to Bike, Pedestrian Trails

Plan would convert 1.3 miles of Little Menomonee and Lincoln Creek parkways.

Help Plan The Century City Park

MMSD solicits feedback for new park near 35th and Capitol that could emphasize play, nature or gathering.

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

Milwaukee Rehabbing Four Bridges

State and federal dollars helping repair some of city's less notable bridges.

Beerline Trail Extension Could Get Federal Funds

County Department of Transportation seeking $1.6 million for trail expansion.

Rebuild I-94 With Six Lanes

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

Study Released For 6.7-Mile 30th Street Trail

Plan envisions shared-use trail for bikers, pedestrians, perhaps commuter rail across the middle of city's North Side.

City Clears Way For Big Sewer Project

84-inch-wide pipe is first phase of 40-million gallon stormwater project to prevent sewer overflows.

City Wins Grant To Build 20th Street Trail

New off-street trail for bicyclists and pedestrians would link up north side neighborhoods.

45 Projects To Improve Century City Area

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

City, MMSD Advance 40-Million Gallon Stormwater Plan

Improvements would prevent flooding in Capitol Dr. neighborhood and add parkland.

Lincoln Park Becoming A Little Bigger

County merging former residential parcel into surrounding park.

City-County Planning Public Trail Improvements Along Lincoln Creek

Plan targets neighborhoods with racial, health and public access disparities.

More than $14 million approved for transportation alternatives

Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice

“I need this country to be better for my children.”

City Rezoning Lot for Future North Side Trail

Future trail would run along Lincoln Creek.

The Two Streets Named Layton

Meat packer and philanthropist Frederick Layton was so beloved he was honored twice.

Rally for Safe Streets rescheduled for Monday

Due to inclement weather today’s rally has been rescheduled for Monday

Rally for Safe Streets Scheduled for Friday, May 11

The event will highlight a major intersection which has been marked by recent car crashes.

Northwest Side CDC To Co-Sponsor Promise Zone Bike Ride

Bike ride through Promise Zone neighborhood promotes improving community access to resources

City Streets Makeover Adds Bike Lanes

60 miles of streets resurfaced, many with new bike lanes.

Questions and Answers on Estabrook Dam

Part 2 of analysis disagreeing with our series and arguing dam should not be repaired.

Don’t Repair the Estabrook Dam

Taking issue with Urban Milwaukee's series. First of two parts.

Does the Estabrook Dam Cause Flooding?

Supporters of removing dam say it would reduce flooding, but their data is suspect.

Estabrook Dam’s Golden Age for Swimming

It was a huge success, with heavy use of public swimming and beaches. What happened? Part 3 of series.

How to Design a Public Space

Officials meet with residents about proposed greenway, and the citizens’ suggestions are a surprise.

From Gray to Green

The sewerage district has moved from tunnels and pipes to greenways, rain barrels and permeable pavement. Part 2 of a series.

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin: Congress Funds Great Lakes Restoration Initiative at $300 Million

“The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has helped our communities clean up their rivers, restore fish habitat and make the Great Lakes healthier for everyone who uses them."

Celebrating the First Homeowner in New Program

Happy press conference as program combining government, banks and non-profits brings homeowners back to city.

The Land of Brownfields

The 30th St. Corridor can’t succeed unless the contaminated land is healed. The process is already underway. Fifth story of a series.

Public Safety Committee to take up ShotSpotter expansion, pot penalties

A proposal to significantly expand the ShotSpotter gunshot detection area in Milwaukee will be discussed by the Public Safety Committee.

“Shooters Are Killing Folks Who Look Like Themselves”

City residents discuss gun violence and possible solutions at neighborhood meeting.

The Enduring Luster Of Lustron Homes

The porcelain and steel homes were the essence of Post-WWII prosperity, and Milwaukee has 15 of them.

A Clean Slate for Non-Violent Criminals

Organization works to expunge criminal records for youthful nonviolent offenders.

Fatherhood event this week will include young men in panel discussion

“To Be or Not To Be… A Father @ This Time” – an important panel discussion about fatherhood and related issues – will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Friday, June 21, 2013 at Parklawn YMCA, 4340 N. 46th St.

Studying the Crime Data

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

Sewerage District to fund more than half of private lateral repair costs

Sewerage District to fund more than half of private lateral repair costs

SITE Artists in the Community

Over the past couple of years, there have been a number of public art crises in Milwaukee. This has included the city removing a TRUE Skool mural, the arts community coming forward to save the Janet Zweig project for Wisconsin Avenue, and County Executive Chris Abele recently pulling the funding for a Milwaukee County Public Art Committee percent for art sculpture.

Group Unveils Temporary Public Art on Capitol Drive

To fill the gap between the site's multi-year transformation from brownfield to productive industrial space, the 30th Street Industrial Corridor Corporation and Business Improvement District #37 invited IN:SITE to create art installations that generate interest in the area.

Residents of Janesville Flock to Milwaukee and Chicago

The title of this post is purely fiction at this point, but is what this writer believes should happen.