Merrill Park

Sal Frelick Named Brewers Nominee for the 2025 Roberto Clemente Award, Presented by Capital One

Near West Side Week Returns for Fifth Annual Celebration Hosted by Near West Side Partners

Local Businesses Awarded $100,000 in Grants

10 small businesses helped by new county economic development program.

Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations

'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.

Near West Side Partners Honors Changemakers, Celebrates a Decade of Impact

Collaboration, community, and revitalization in Milwaukee’s Near West Side and looking ahead to what’s next in the neighborhood

Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs

And one type of property owner is overwhelmingly responsible.

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

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

Sharlen Moore Wins Race To Replace Ald. Michael Murphy

Youth violence prevention leader is new westside alderwoman.

Meet the Candidates For City Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

A Four-Way Preservation Fight Over Wisconsin Avenue

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

Nonprofit executive and community advocate Sharlen Moore files for candidacy to serve residents of the 10th Aldermanic District

Residents Concerned I-94 Widening Would Increase Flooding In Nearby Neighborhoods

Valley Park, Merrill Park and other low-lying neighborhoods would see increased runoff.

How Would Widening I-94 Affect City Residents?

Citizens discuss potholes, noise pollution, public transit as state advances freeway plan.

Near West Side, Prism Have New Leaders

Lindsey St. Arnold Bell and Brenda J. Bowers taking over at two influential nonprofits.

Housing Authority Residents Demand Investigation

Common Ground hopes to help residents of city's public housing authority.

Event Space Planned for Near West Side

The Amani Place would open as community hub, welcoming guests of all ages.

Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Collaborate on Fire Station

Deal on fire station near cities' border enables Milwaukee to reactivate central city station.

Keith Stanley Leaving Near West Side Partners

Group seeks new leader, Stanley moving to Charlotte to replicate nonprofit model.

Legal Aid Society Helps Milwaukee Residents Secure Pardons

Organization provides free legal assistance to Milwaukee County residents.

New $5,000 Fine For Not Reporting Stolen Guns

Proposal includes a requirement to securely store guns in cars. MPD backing proposal.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Issues Heat Health Advisory

Residents advised to take precautions during hot weather conditions

City Handing Out Free Gun Locks

Part of broader effort to reduce gun violence and accidental shootings by kids, say mayor and police chief.

Vacant 27th Street Building Will See New Life

Agora Direct will operate one-stop contractor hub along W. Clybourn St.

HACM to Expand Access to Affordable Housing on Milwaukee’s Near West Side

Leveraging public-private partnerships, the agency has awarded 149 project-based vouchers to developers and property owners in the area.

Gallery With Artist Housing Proposed For West Side

Neighborhood resident proposes to redevelop fire-damaged building built in 1875.

How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?

Black sprinter was once "fastest man in the world," and later a political trailblazer.

Near West Side Partners Hosts First Annual Near West Side Week

From Sept. 12 - Sept. 18, neighbors, visitors and business owners will celebrate Milwaukee’s neighborhood of neighborhoods with events, activities, free food and more

Wiegand Sells Apartment Buildings to Finance New West Side Hotel

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

Bauman’s Demolition Moratorium Killed

Two council members whose districts would be most affected are strongly opposed.

Supervisor Weishan Rallies Opposition to Planned Expansion of I-94

Bauman Proposes Moratorium On City Demolitions

Alderman proposes fixing all deteriorated city-owned homes using federal stimulus funds.

Evers Is Wrong on I-94 Expansion

The proposal doesn't learn from history and contradicts the approach of Biden, Buttigieg.

Return of The Cheel Nepalese Restaurant

Plus: New location for sushi, new burger joint, and WMSE Chili Cookoff coming.

New Burger Joint in Merrill Park

Owners of MooSa's on Lincoln Memorial Dr. opening second location on 27th and St. Paul.

Milwaukee woman wins AARP Wisconsin’s top volunteer award

City Hires New Deconstruction Contractor

Spencer Renovation fired, White Glove Group hired to deconstruct, not demolish city-owned homes.

City Advancing 26-Station Bublr Bikes Expansion

Federal grant funding new bike sharing stations. See where.

Finding City’s Most Integrated Neighborhoods

Study shows 25 neighborhoods across Milwaukee are majority-minority like city as a whole.

8th Night of Marches Leads To South Side

Nitty and Coleman lead marchers through the south side and back.

Marcelia Nicholson Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Right-Wing Groups Linked to #ReopenWisconsin Campaign

Members of Americans for Prosperity, American Majority and John Birch Society have their hands in the campaign.

Black Organizing Group Tripling in Size

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

Marquette CAMPus Impact Wins Inaugural ITGA Intern Challenge

CAMPus Impact focuses on community engagement in Milwaukee, in concert with Near West Side Partners, Inc.

520 New Affordable Apartments Planned

Seven affordable housing projects in city win 22.5% of state's latest WHEDA tax credits.

13 Developers Plan 753 Affordable Apartments

Developers request $10.6 million in tax credits to support 13 different projects.

$6.5 Million Renovation for Messmer St. Rose

Its three buildings serve 1,600 students from K4 to 12th grade.

Proposal Would Grow Central City Farms

Two Milwaukee legislators envision urban farms rising in 30th St. Corridor.

Milwaukee Tennis Classic at Merrill Park

This community service event will connect the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Women’s Tennis Student-Athletes to the young children of Milwaukee

Millennials Offer Vision for West Side

Diversity, safety, need for community center among the concerns.

HUD Awards Nearly $1.3 Million to Promote Jobs, Self-Sufficiency for Public Housing Residents in Wisconsin

“Today, we make an affirmative investment in families living in public housing to help them build a brighter future for themselves and their children,” said HUD Secretary Julián Castro.

Yes, Tory Hill Is a Street

It was named to commemorate the old Irish neighborhood obliterated by a freeway.

Clybourn Was Once the City’s Main Street

All the lake traffic got off at Clybourn and hotels and restaurants lined the street.

The 37 Neighborhoods of Milwaukee

Local historian John Gurda's new book has a message: Geography matters.

Volunteers to build new playground Saturday at Merrill Park

More than 200 volunteers will help construct the new playground on Saturday.

The Curious History of St. Paul Avenue

It was once Detroit and Fowler Streets, and before that was under water.

How the Merrill Park Apartments Got Painted

Alderman contacts Marquette High, whose students are now repainting subsidized senior apartments.

Donors give a lasting legacy to Milwaukee Community

Menomonee Valley – From the Ground Up campaign completed

Milwaukee’s New Bus System

MCTS is adding express service to more routes.

Life at the Corner Stores

There are more than 300 in the city, and they are often the lifeblood of their neighborhoods.

Three More Neighborhoods Will Get City Loans

Pulaski Park, St. Joseph’s and Martin Drive neighborhoods now eligible for TIN loan program to increase property values and owner occupancy.

North 27th Street Construction Project Begins August 21, 2013

Project expected to be completed by December 2013

A Big Heart for the Hungry

Food pantry on Wisconsin Avenue feeds 1,600 people per month.

Troop Café

The West Side restaurant’s an oasis in a food desert, and also helps fund a veterans training program.

Milwaukee Recognized as ‘Playful City USA’ Community

Sign unveiling event Monday will feature Alderman Murphy, Mayor Barrett and MPS representative

Federal judge’s decision on Zoo Interchange Environmental Impact Statement creates opportunity for new direction in transportation investment

Alderman Bauman calls for new alternative for I-94 rebuilding project that would invest in freeway rebuilding, local road reconstruction and expansion of Milwaukee Streetcar

South Siders Concerned about I-94 Changes

DOT proposals for exits and entrances at 26th and 35th streets worry area residents.

Double-decker freeway, annexations among concerning options at I-94 hearings

Double-decker freeway, annexations among concerning options at I-94 hearings.

Milwaukee Recreation Keeps it Cool

On weekdays when the temperature is predicted to be above 85 degrees (or when the city issues a heat advisory), the Milwaukee Department of Public Works attaches industrial-strength sprinklers to the fire hydrants at seven Milwaukee Recreation playgrounds.

15th Annual Mayor’s Design Award Winners Announced (Photo Gallery)

The winners of the 15th annual Mayor's Design Awards have been announced with projects ranging from a high-rise housing tower to a complete street redesign taking home awards.