Metcalfe Park

Access to Fresh Food Is Essential for Strong Communities

Metcalfe Park Program Rescues Foreclosed Homes

Reclaim and Restore program helps neighborhood residents become homeowners.

KG Development Forges Ahead on Senior Housing Plan

Turned down by WHEDA, company has new strategy to finance Metcalfe Park project.

Two Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Denied Funding, A Third Goes A Different Route

But several other projects continue to move forward.

Milwaukee County Propels Community Vision for Metcalfe Park Liberation Hub

Canned Food Sculpture Exhibit Returns to Milwaukee Public Museum for Final Time

Meinecke Lofts Plan Offers Twist on Affordable Senior Housing

Redeveloping former refrigerator factory into housing with in-unit telehealth.

Developers Plan 1,100 Affordable Apartments in Milwaukee

South side, north side, from high rise to single family, developers have lots of ideas. What will state fund?

Impactful civic leaders honored by Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Why the Common Council’s Amended Budget is Good Policy for Milwaukee

Council's budget amendments are a statement of Milwaukee's values.

County Board Finds Funding For Emergency Food Assistance

Board also declares "Food Apartheid" a public health emergency.

Chairwoman Nicholson Resolution to Combat Food Insecurity and Declare Food Apartheid as a Public Health Emergency Advanced by Full Board

Metcalfe Park to Celebrate New Community Fridge with Ribbon Cutting at Tricklebee Café

Support Local Businesses and Shop Center Street on Saturday

Council Adopts Growing MKE Plan

Now known as 'Housing Element,' plan aims to fight off gentrification, create 'missing middle' housing.

Housing Plan Wins Key Council Committee Endorsement

Revised 'Growing MKE' is not perfect, but council should still adopt it say sponsors.

New Program Helps Milwaukee Residents Become Homeowners

Formerly city-owned vacant properties are being renovated in Metcalfe Park

‘Growing MKE’ Proposal Picks Up Key Endorsement

New name, revised plan turns one major opponent into a supporter.

Three Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Win State Funding

Ten Milwaukee projects submitted applications for coveted credits.

MPD Launches the 2025 Operation Summer Guardian

Outside MPS Lead Clinic, Coalition Demands District, City Be Proactive, Not Reactive

Despite attention, only 22 kids were tested at event.

Plan Commission Backs Carriage Homes, Spikes ‘Missing Middle’ Housing

Proposals differ from mayor's Growing MKE plan and divide commission members.

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

Canned food sculpture exhibit opens this weekend at Milwaukee Public Museum

Children’s Hospital Abandoning City?

Despite vast wealth it closed pediatric clinic on 29th and Clarke.

Four To Be Honored at 2025 Indaba African Ball

Fundraiser filling fast; will fund free community summer entertainment series

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

Group Opposes We Energies Rate Increases, Marches To Public Hearing

Protesters called for more renewable energy. Utility says rates are part of renewable transition.

Gov. Evers, DNR Announce Inflation Reduction Act Urban Forestry Grant Recipients

Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes

Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.

Growing MKE Plan Suffers Sudden Growing Pains

Much criticism, fears of gentrification at hearing from central city residents.

Our voices will NOT be silenced this time – Lessons from MKE’s “GROWTH” of the past

Statement from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

First Key Vote On Zoning Overhaul Scheduled For Monday

Is Growing MKE good to go or dead on arrival? City Plan Commission gets first say.

MPD launches the 2024 Operation Summer Guardian

45 Sites Selected for Affordable Homes for Early Childhood Educators

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

MICAH’s Health Summit 2024

This Thursday, March 21, at Hephatha Lutheran Church.

Milwaukee Public Museum to Host Canned Food Exhibition CANstruction

Sculptures are designed and built by teams of local architects and engineers; food items are donated to area pantry following exhibition  

Program Promotes Homeownership for Low-Income Renters

Metcalfe Park Homeownership Initiative helping 30 renters in city buy homes.

Tony’s BBQ Owner Plans New Restaurant

Longtime restaurateur coming out of retirement to open fried fish and chicken joint on North Side.

Northwestern Mutual Contributes $3 Million To Home Ownership Efforts

Insurance company to fund two nonprofits: a land trust and home acquisition fund.

MATC Will Use Vacant Lot For Training Program

Partnership with city and We Energies will help train electrical line mechanics.

Groups Urge We Energies to End Shutoffs For Nonpayment

Utility's 11% hike in rates is 'outrageous,' could leave many unable to pay, advocates say.

MATC and Community Partners Expanding Technical Training Program to Grow Diverse Talent Pipeline

New training site in Metcalfe Park area provides high-paying career opportunities for electrical and line mechanic trades

School Board Candidates

Three contested races, including a citywide race.

DNR Study Finds Densest City Areas 10 Degrees Hotter in Summer

Fewer trees and green spaces, more asphalt, concrete make heart of Milwaukee hotter.

Northwestern Mutual Strengthens Milwaukee’s Cultural Scene with Nearly $3 Million in Grants

Company contributes $1.5 million to Milwaukee Repertory Theater's Powering Milwaukee Campaign

Residents Express Outrage At Hearing Over Plan To Hike Electric Rates 13%

We Energies proposal would increase average bill by $14 per month, more than twice original proposal.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Signs Resolution to Advance Homes MKE Initiative

The Common Council unanimously approved development team selections for Homes MKE initiative that will build stronger neighborhoods in Milwaukee

Committee approves file advancing Homes MKE Program

66 Developers Bid To Rehab City’s Vacant Homes

'Unprecedented response' of 66 submissions, with 15 selected to rehab 150 homes.

Development Teams Announced for Homes MKE Initiative

The Homes MKE initiative will renovate City-owned vacant houses to build stronger neighborhoods

Northwestern Mutual Invests $1.7 Million to Strengthen Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Grants will support community-led revitalization in Amani, Metcalfe Park and Muskego Way

MPD launches Operation Summer Guardian

Will County Renew Fresh Food Share Program?

ARPA money doubles food share dollars spent at farmers markets. Board must approve plan.

How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?

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

North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects

Traffic calming, housing rehab, safety, dealing with vacant lots top list of recommended projects.

Fond du Lac North Area Plan Earns City Plan Commission Approval

Vaccination of North Side Youth Lags Behind County Average

High school students discuss the vaccine, hesitancy and school during COVID-19.

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2021 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods during Virtual Event

Where To Get Free Food, Low-Cost Meals

Updated list of food pantries, meal distribution sites and more.

Northwestern Mutual Contributes $1.9 Million to Amplify Neighborhood Revitalization

Grants will support ongoing efforts focused on housing, safety and education

Community Should Decide How $400 Million Spent

That’s how much federal pandemic aid city is getting. A participatory budget process is needed.

Milwaukee’s “Active Streets” Are Back

Program selects streets and parkways to prioritize pedestrian and bicycle traffic.

Two projects chosen for President’s Challenge for Racial Justice and Equity Response funding

School Board Member Moves Into Her District

Aisha Carr won MPS District 4 race though she lived outside district.

Community Organizations Tackle Vaccine Hesitancy

A southside group is emphasizing informed choice, answering questions.

Meet the District 4 School Board Candidates

Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both have a flock of endorsements.

School Board Candidates Live Outside District

Aisha Carr and Dana Kelley both would have to move into MPS District 4 if elected.

TIF District Will Support Central City Housing

Revenue from surging Sigma chemicals TIF district will help three struggling TIFs.

New Central City Vaccine Clinics

Residents in 53206 and 53210 ZIP codes can get COVID-19 vaccines at 8 walk-in clinics.

16% of State Fully Vaccinated

State continues to ramp up vaccination. Milwaukee pushing resources into community clinics.

Yardies Will Serve Jamaican Fare

New north side bar and restaurant has inventive menu planned.

Non-Profit Buys Building in Park West

Wisconsin Community Services, founded in 1912, purchases building at 2342 N. 27th St.

A Primer on City School Board Races

Who is running in February primary and why the Milwaukee school board matters.

Brook Lopez Commits $25,000 to Next Door Through ‘Blocks for Books’ Program

Lopez’s pledge builds on $110,000 donation from last season

Our Demand Has Not Changed!

Milwaukee’s Black Turnout Down in 2020

Slightly lower than in 2016, which was low. Fear of contracting COVID-19, other obstacles noted.

Road of Democracy Project Highlights Connection of Milwaukee’s Arts and Civic Life

Virtual On the Table MKE 2020 examined theme of ‘Healing Justice’

Greater Milwaukee Foundation now accepting applications for ‘Ideas to Action’ funding

#MKEsingalong revived for Halloween by Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and community partners

Nonprofit community music school's virtual #MKEsingalong asks residents to create and share “Ghostbusters” video, give $5 for musical recorders instead of trick-or-treat candy.

GOP Made It Harder to Vote in Wisconsin

Especially for Black voters.

Three days of healing justice through On the Table MKE starts Monday

Greater Milwaukee Foundation to host series of virtual, curated community discussions

Budget Testimony Includes Repeated Ask For $75 Million Police Cut

Two-thirds of those that testified at preliminary budget hearing want funds to go towards health, housing.

Northwestern Mutual making an impact in Milwaukee neighborhoods

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 24, 2020

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice

This weekend there is a fundraiser for the Milwaukee protesters headed to Washington D.C.

Northwestern Mutual Dedicates Nearly $2 Million Investment to Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Funding will support nonprofits in achieving resident goals

Liberate MKE Pushing to Defund MPD

Defunding advocates want money funneled to communities, not police.

President’s Challenge for COVID-19 response winners announced

Three community-engaged, interdisciplinary programs will be funded to address mental health and wellness and economic revitalization

Neighborhood Groups Working Hard On Census

For every person not counted, the state could lose $1,600 federal funding a year.

7 Resources for Support During Pandemic

These resources can help you with essential items, services you need to get by.

City Housing Program Targets Emerging Developers

MERI 2.0 intended to create jobs, train developers and rehab tax-foreclosed homes.

Community Organizers Adapt to Social Distancing

Mertcalfe Park organizers are using mass texting to stay in touch, deliver food and supplies.

Northwestern Mutual Donates More Than $1.5 Million Toward Coronavirus Relief Efforts

Company provides support to Feeding America and other community nonprofits

Gorman Buying 38 Foreclosed Homes

Developer will convert city-owned homes on North Side to affordable rental housing.