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Smiter Challenges Sup. Martin in District 7
Four-term incumbent faces challenge by second-time political candidate. And the issues?
Apr 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Seeks to Replace McGovern Senior Center
Administration pushes to close senior center in McGovern Park, find new location.
Mar 4th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
The End of McGovern Senior Center?
Needs $1.9 million in repairs and renovations to address past and future flooding.
Feb 10th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
McGovern Closed, More Senior Centers Next?
County needs millions more annually just for maintenance of the 5 centers.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
McGovern Senior Center Closed Indefinitely
Mold overtakes senior center following August floods.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Plans to Move Kelly Senior Center
Moving from Warnimont Park to The Heritage building in South Milwaukee.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Future Unclear for Senior Centers
Crowley and board at odds; he wants to pause all repairs until long-term plan decided.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Exec, Governor Celebrate New Affordable Housing Development
New facility provides supportive housing units for seniors with disabilities experiencing homelessness.
Jul 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Philanthropist Donates 500 Bikes to Milwaukee Youths
Eric 'Shake' James saw something missing in Milwaukee’s underserved communities.
Jul 5th, 2025 by Chesnie Wardell
Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County
Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project
Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.
Jun 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Let’s Not See County Parks as Development Opportunities
County exec's plan to add senior housing to McGovern Park is a bad idea.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Eddee Daniel
Board Divided on McGovern Park Senior Housing Project
Halfway through its review process, it remains unclear if project will pass.
Jun 17th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing
County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.
Jun 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Sharks Fish & Chicken Reopening on Villard Avenue
Fast food restaurant plans return to business following 2023 fire.
May 23rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Police Creating a Drone Team
Purchasing 16 drones and training an airborne assessment team.
Apr 22nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Senior Center Housing on Parkland Faces Pushback
County running out of options for dilapidated senior centers.
Apr 9th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Planning New McGovern Park Senior Center
Working with Jewish Family Services on feasibility study for new senior center.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeking Developers For Mixed-Use Senior Center
New senior center would include affordable housing for seniors.
Oct 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Commission Charts New Course for County Senior Centers
Could new senior centers be built using city's mixed-use development strategy for libraries?
Sep 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Could Boost Illegal Dumping Fine 2,400%
Supervisor Shawn Rolland proposes raising fine from $200 to $5,000.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping
Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.
May 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Route 30 Will Return To Downer Avenue in March
Direct access to Downtown was cut amidst the launch of Connect 1 BRT line.
Feb 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
10 Most Popular MCTS Routes in 2023
Top route had 7,300 rides per day. Future BRT corridors rank among most popular.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MCTS Ridership Grows in 2023, Still Far Behind Pre-Pandemic Numbers
Transit system making year over years gains, but still hovering near half of 2019 ridership.
Dec 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Could Park Friends Help Prevent Illegal Dumping?
County officials think neighborhood groups could watch for and report dumping.
Nov 14th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Citgo Gas Station Gets 10-Day Suspension
Owner cites difficulties finding security personnel, but council demands plan.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Parks Struggling Against Illegal Dumping
County parks have 'hot spots' for illegal dumping by contractors, landlords and others.
Jul 25th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Villard Avenue Church Finds New Life
Kingdom Empowered Ministries will buy city-owned property.
Jul 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
How To Celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee
Milwaukee's parade is the main event in a week of Black history and celebration.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Chesnie Wardell
Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman
Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Parks Finishes Trails Plan for Northwest Side
Plan would dramatically increase access to trails for majority-Black neighborhoods.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Three Northside Aldermanic Races
Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats
Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ashanti Hamilton Resigns For Administration Job
New head of Office of Violence Prevention was 1st District alderman since 2004.
Aug 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Here’s Where to Find or Donate School Supplies
More than a dozen events this month offering free or reduced cost school supplies.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Sam Woods
Did You Like the “Active Streets” Program?
Take a survey from the City of Milwaukee and help guide future efforts.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic
County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.
Jun 17th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Opens Its Active Streets
Custer, Fratney and Washington reconfigured for pedestrians and cyclists over motor vehicles.
May 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Blesses Active Streets
And wants more. "Why seven miles? Why not do 70 miles?" asks alderman.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Active Streets Program Needs Volunteers
Live near one of the closed streets? Help keep track of how it's going.
May 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
“Active Streets” Will Close City Streets, Parkways In Favor of Pedestrians, Cyclists
This campaign aims to create more public space in Milwaukee, closing off parkways and some city streets to traffic.
May 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MCTS Plans to Cut 16 Bus Routes
Most riders wouldn't be affected by cuts, driven by projected $5.9 million budget deficit.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Youth Group Leader Gets National Coverage
Marcus Duke, head of Club Kids 414, wins honors, TV coverage on BET Awards Show.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
County Program Combats Urban Food Deserts
New SEED program launches mobile retail groceries and community gardens.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo
City Works To Prevent Foreclosures
The city is selling city-owned foreclosed homes for $1 to qualified buyers.
May 24th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
20 Years of Urban Farming
Will Allen and Growing Power celebrate two decades an an international leader in the field.
Dec 16th, 2013 by Maria Corpus
