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What Closing Four Milwaukee TIF Districts Really Means For Your Tax Bill

What Closing Four Milwaukee TIF Districts Really Means For Your Tax Bill

The end of Hilton, Midtown, Grand Avenue and Granville Station districts brings savings and a lesson in property taxes.

Apr 3rd, 2026 by
Gas Station Hit With 15-Day Suspension

Gas Station Hit With 15-Day Suspension

Council supports action against BP Lisbon after neighborhood complaints.

Mar 25th, 2026 by
Developers Plan 1,100 Affordable Apartments in Milwaukee

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?

Dec 26th, 2025 by
Proposal Will Turn 40 Vacant Lots Into Homes

Proposal Will Turn 40 Vacant Lots Into Homes

Effort would create affordable homes in seven blocks of Amani neighborhood.

Nov 26th, 2025 by
MKE County: Gorman Near Construction Start On Vliet Street Project
MKE County

Gorman Near Construction Start On Vliet Street Project

Project would redevelop historic building into 66 affordable housing units.

Sep 27th, 2025 by
MKE County: New Affordable Homes Open in Midtown Neighborhood
MKE County

New Affordable Homes Open in Midtown Neighborhood

Three new affordable duplexes, the first of 20, part of county-funded project.

Jun 18th, 2025 by
City Advancing Financing Plan For 59 Affordable, Owner-Occupied Homes

City Advancing Financing Plan For 59 Affordable, Owner-Occupied Homes

Complicated Harambee TIF plan guided by Community Development Alliance.

May 19th, 2025 by
The Next Bar Is Coming to North Avenue

The Next Bar Is Coming to North Avenue

New tavern proposed for former Upper East Bar.

Feb 10th, 2025 by
Murphy’s Law: Children’s Hospital Abandoning City?
Murphy’s Law

Children’s Hospital Abandoning City?

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

Jan 8th, 2025 by
Homes MKE Putting First-Time Buyers Into Rehabbed Homes

Homes MKE Putting First-Time Buyers Into Rehabbed Homes

Milwaukee starting to see impact of long-planned program to save 120 vacant homes.

Nov 21st, 2024 by
Power to the Polls Does One Final Voter Canvass

Power to the Polls Does One Final Voter Canvass

Hundreds of volunteers knocking on doors in closing hours of presidential race.

Nov 5th, 2024 by
Fast-Growing Acts Housing Will Move Downtown

Fast-Growing Acts Housing Will Move Downtown

Nonprofit housing group will colocate with mortgage insurance provider.

Oct 15th, 2024 by
HUD Launches $100 Million Competitive Home Fund in Milwaukee

HUD Launches $100 Million Competitive Home Fund in Milwaukee

HUD acting secretary tours city's affordable housing, gets feedback on federal program.

Aug 14th, 2024 by
City Hall: Growing MKE Plan Suffers Sudden Growing Pains
City Hall

Growing MKE Plan Suffers Sudden Growing Pains

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

Jul 30th, 2024 by
First Key Vote On Zoning Overhaul Scheduled For Monday

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.

Jul 26th, 2024 by
City Will Boost $19 Million Midtown Homeownership Initiative

City Will Boost $19 Million Midtown Homeownership Initiative

Effort aims to revitalize central city neighborhood, maximize public investment.

Jun 20th, 2024 by
See the 2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

See the 2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

20 projects big and small are named best of the best in Milwaukee design

May 17th, 2024 by
Habitat Begins Construction Season With Big Goals

Habitat Begins Construction Season With Big Goals

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity plans to build 32 new homes for first-time homebuyers in 2024.

May 16th, 2024 by
Now Serving: Is Milwaukee Public Market One of Nation’s Best?
Now Serving

Is Milwaukee Public Market One of Nation’s Best?

Plus: Sinabro opens, big changes at North Avenue Market and goodbye Royal India.

Mar 31st, 2024 by
MKE County: Crowley Touts New Era for Parks Spending
MKE County

Crowley Touts New Era for Parks Spending

County Executive signs $500,000 funding for parks using proceeds from new sales tax.

Feb 28th, 2024 by
City Opens New Early Voting Site

City Opens New Early Voting Site

Early voting has begun for spring primary election on Feb. 20.

Feb 6th, 2024 by
MKE County: Parks Planning ‘High-Impact’ Investments in 2024
MKE County

Parks Planning ‘High-Impact’ Investments in 2024

Seeking projects that can be quickly implemented, leverage additional funding or prepare for the future.

Jan 26th, 2024 by
The Streets of New Milwaukee Is Theme at Conference

The Streets of New Milwaukee Is Theme at Conference

Urban Spaceship delves into how to make city a people-friendly place.

Nov 14th, 2023 by
Plats and Parcels: Federal Grant Will Make Massive Port Project Bigger, More Flexible
Plats and Parcels

Federal Grant Will Make Massive Port Project Bigger, More Flexible

Plus: New car wash planned at Midtown Center.

Nov 5th, 2023 by
Plan Commission Rejects Midtown Walmart Redevelopment Plan

Plan Commission Rejects Midtown Walmart Redevelopment Plan

City officials cite lack of detail in plan for self storage and commercial spaces.

Oct 3rd, 2023 by
Milwaukee Gets National Award for Collaborative Housing Program

Milwaukee Gets National Award for Collaborative Housing Program

U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development honors Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

Aug 28th, 2023 by
Tony’s BBQ Owner Plans New Restaurant

Tony’s BBQ Owner Plans New Restaurant

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

Aug 7th, 2023 by
Problems Abound With Access To FoodShare Program After Changes

Problems Abound With Access To FoodShare Program After Changes

People wait on hold, only to be hung up on when office closes.

Jul 28th, 2023 by
Eyes on Milwaukee: Midtown Vacant Lot To Become Substance Abuse Treatment Center
Eyes on Milwaukee

Midtown Vacant Lot To Become Substance Abuse Treatment Center

Serenity Inns plans major expansion, draws praise from alderman.

Jun 17th, 2023 by
Transportation: Milwaukee Planning Three Protected Bike Lanes, Trail to Lake
Transportation

Milwaukee Planning Three Protected Bike Lanes, Trail to Lake

City seeking federal funds from state to advance projects across city.

Jun 9th, 2023 by
Habitat Building 9 Homes On 1 City Block

Habitat Building 9 Homes On 1 City Block

Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff will help, part of larger effort to build 80 houses in Harambee neighborhood.

May 17th, 2023 by
Transportation: FlexRide Expanding Service April 17
Transportation

FlexRide Expanding Service April 17

Transit service connecting city residents to suburban jobs adding new pickup and employment zones.

Apr 13th, 2023 by
Transportation: City Constructing 50 Traffic Calming Projects in 2023
Transportation

City Constructing 50 Traffic Calming Projects in 2023

From full reconstruction to rapid implementation test projects, DPW say it's time to build.

Mar 30th, 2023 by
Wauwatosa Restaurant Week Underway

Wauwatosa Restaurant Week Underway

Dining event doubles in size for second year.

Mar 24th, 2023 by
Early Voting Push Underway For Spring Primary

Early Voting Push Underway For Spring Primary

Early voting runs through Saturday.

Feb 16th, 2023 by
Eyes on Milwaukee: Midtown Center Being Auctioned Off
Eyes on Milwaukee

Midtown Center Being Auctioned Off

New York ownership group offering shopping center for sale, with opening bid of $7 million.

Jan 18th, 2023 by
Outside Investors, Labor Shortage Hamper Milwaukee Affordable Housing Efforts

Outside Investors, Labor Shortage Hamper Milwaukee Affordable Housing Efforts

But groups pushing forward on effort to create 5,000 new homeowners of color.

Jan 6th, 2023 by
Vote Early at Fiserv Forum, 13 Other Sites

Vote Early at Fiserv Forum, 13 Other Sites

Bucks's arena among 14 early voting sites in city of Milwaukee for November election.

Sep 27th, 2022 by
City Effort to Stop Reckless Driving Hits State Roadblocks

City Effort to Stop Reckless Driving Hits State Roadblocks

Roads like Fond du Lac Ave. or Capitol Dr. are 'state highways', limiting design changes.

Sep 25th, 2022 by
Activists, County Officials Push Early Voting

Activists, County Officials Push Early Voting

Gathering at Midtown Center emphasizes issues on the August ballot. ’Voting is liberating.'

Jul 27th, 2022 by
All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election

All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election

Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.

Jul 20th, 2022 by
Op Ed: City Making Progress on Reckless Driving
Op Ed

City Making Progress on Reckless Driving

Mayor Johnson providing leadership. But more needs to be done.

Jul 4th, 2022 by
Transportation: Milwaukee Planning To Eliminate Traffic Crash Deaths
Transportation

Milwaukee Planning To Eliminate Traffic Crash Deaths

City, led by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, adopts "Vision Zero" policy

Jun 23rd, 2022 by
City Hall: City Plans 27 Early Voting Sites
City Hall

City Plans 27 Early Voting Sites

Council set to approve list, including Fiserv Forum and Gee's Clippers, but not all may be used.

May 24th, 2022 by
City Hall: City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants
City Hall

City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants

Health department's Office of Violence Prevention wins $5 million federal grant.

Apr 26th, 2022 by
Transportation: DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs
Transportation

DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs

Plan to combat reckless driving, protect pedestrians using ARPA funds.

Apr 26th, 2022 by
Transportation: Traffic Calming Efforts Advancing On Two Downtown Arteries
Transportation

Traffic Calming Efforts Advancing On Two Downtown Arteries

Water and Van Buren streets would be rebuilt with a focus on safety.

Apr 7th, 2022 by
Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.

Apr 5th, 2022 by
Habitat for Humanity Program Nurtures Homeownership

Habitat for Humanity Program Nurtures Homeownership

Program makes homeowning accessible and encourages community ties.

Mar 4th, 2022 by
City Hall: Traffic Safety Unit Issues 21,260 Citations In First Year
City Hall

Traffic Safety Unit Issues 21,260 Citations In First Year

Police Chief and Acting Mayor say program is working.

Feb 25th, 2022 by
Op Ed: We Need To Restore This City’s Soul
Op Ed

We Need To Restore This City’s Soul

A redevelopment in Harambee neighborhood is part of a larger vision.

Feb 22nd, 2022 by
How To Vote Early in Milwaukee

How To Vote Early in Milwaukee

Lots of options to vote early for Feb. 15 spring primary, but the hours are limited.

Feb 1st, 2022 by
Transportation: New ‘Last Mile’ Solution Will Connect Suburban Employers, City Residents
Transportation

New ‘Last Mile’ Solution Will Connect Suburban Employers, City Residents

New service launches in February with $1.50 rides.

Jan 20th, 2022 by
Eyes on Milwaukee: A Green Infrastructure Plan For Lynden Hill
Eyes on Milwaukee

A Green Infrastructure Plan For Lynden Hill

Upgrade of area near 23rd and McKinley part of bigger plan to capture 8.5 million gallons of stormwater.

Nov 23rd, 2021 by
Eyes on Milwaukee: North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects
Eyes on Milwaukee

North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects

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

Oct 26th, 2021 by
Local Orgs Join State to Remove Lead from Milwaukee Homes

Local Orgs Join State to Remove Lead from Milwaukee Homes

Social Development Commission and Habitat for Humanity will assist in renovation of 150 homes.

Sep 23rd, 2021 by
Hospital May Open Grocery Store

Hospital May Open Grocery Store

Ascension Saint Joseph hosting mobile market, considering permanent food store.

May 8th, 2021 by
Coalition Launches Campaign Against Reckless Driving

Coalition Launches Campaign Against Reckless Driving

18 community organizations are working to promote safe driving.

May 6th, 2021 by
School Board Member Moves Into Her District

School Board Member Moves Into Her District

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

May 5th, 2021 by
Friday Photos: Long-Awaited McKinley School Redevelopment Moving Forward
Friday Photos

Long-Awaited McKinley School Redevelopment Moving Forward

Environmental remediation work is underway on fire-damaged school

Apr 9th, 2021 by
Eyes on Milwaukee: Habitat Building 80 Homes in Harambee
Eyes on Milwaukee

Habitat Building 80 Homes in Harambee

Backed by Bader Philanthropies, Habitat aims to transform the fortunes of neighborhood and families

Apr 7th, 2021 by
Meet the District 4 School Board Candidates

Meet the District 4 School Board Candidates

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

Apr 4th, 2021 by
School Board Candidates Live Outside District

School Board Candidates Live Outside District

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

Apr 3rd, 2021 by
Eyes on Milwaukee: Big Property Owners Gear Up To Sue City
Eyes on Milwaukee

Big Property Owners Gear Up To Sue City

Record challenges to 2020 assessments now headed to court.

Mar 15th, 2021 by
City Hall: Council Closes Gene’s Supper Club
City Hall

Council Closes Gene’s Supper Club

Multiple shootings in past year drive police, neighbors and alderman to seek bar's closure.

Mar 13th, 2021 by
A Primer on City School Board Races

A Primer on City School Board Races

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

Feb 10th, 2021 by
City Hall: Willie Smith Named to City Plan Commission
City Hall

Willie Smith Named to City Plan Commission

Northwest Side CDC Director would replace Darryl Johnson, whose term expired

Dec 30th, 2020 by
Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates

Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates

Three for open seats, three opposing incumbents in Spring 2021 election.

Dec 8th, 2020 by
Barrett, Others Stump for Biden-Harris

Barrett, Others Stump for Biden-Harris

State's Democrats debut new "bus" today as part of get-out-the-vote push.

Oct 21st, 2020 by
Where and When To Vote Early in Milwaukee

Where and When To Vote Early in Milwaukee

14 early voting sites are available from October 20th through November 1st.

Oct 20th, 2020 by
No Early Voting at Miller Park, Fiserv Forum

No Early Voting at Miller Park, Fiserv Forum

City fears legal challenges of sites not approved at June emergency meeting.

Oct 6th, 2020 by
Miller Park, Fiserv Forum Will Be Early Voting Sites

Miller Park, Fiserv Forum Will Be Early Voting Sites

Pro sports facilities will serve as two of the city's 18 early voting sites.

Aug 31st, 2020 by
Eyes on Milwaukee: Michael Emem’s Rising Real Estate Career
Eyes on Milwaukee

Michael Emem’s Rising Real Estate Career

From drawing homes in high school to building them across the city.

Aug 25th, 2020 by
Eyes on Milwaukee: Work Starting Soon on McKinley School Redevelopment
Eyes on Milwaukee

Work Starting Soon on McKinley School Redevelopment

$1.1 million environmental cleanup comes first for fire-damaged school.

Aug 20th, 2020 by
Entertainment at a Distance: Music on the Beerline? Virtually
Entertainment at a Distance

Music on the Beerline? Virtually

Also, curbside cream puffs at the State Fair, a virtual dance party and a socially distanced art show.

Aug 6th, 2020 by
City Hall: Miller Park To Be Early Voting Site
City Hall

Miller Park To Be Early Voting Site

Milwaukee residents will be able to vote for President at ballpark.

Jul 6th, 2020 by
Northside Testing Center Up and Running

Northside Testing Center Up and Running

A new center, replacing one shut down more than a week ago, started testing Monday.

Jun 2nd, 2020 by
Presenting Milwaukee’s First Drive-In Movie Pop-up

Presenting Milwaukee’s First Drive-In Movie Pop-up

Parking Lot Theatre will hold debut film screening 7:30 p.m. Friday in the Menomonee Valley.

May 27th, 2020 by
Free Testing Sites Open to Large Crowds

Free Testing Sites Open to Large Crowds

Lines nearly a mile long at both sites as individuals wait to be tested for COVID-19.

May 11th, 2020 by
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Monday Morning

Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Monday Morning

Individuals do not need to exhibit symptoms or make an appointment.

May 10th, 2020 by
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Will Be at UMOS, Midtown Center

Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Will Be at UMOS, Midtown Center

Sites are on border of areas of city with highest number of COVID-19 cases.

May 8th, 2020 by
City Hall: The Rise of Cavalier Johnson
City Hall

The Rise of Cavalier Johnson

Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, he's the upstart winner for council president.

Apr 21st, 2020 by
Ascension St. Joseph Offers Free COVID-19 Testing

Ascension St. Joseph Offers Free COVID-19 Testing

Patients must be pre-approved for testing by an Ascension physician.

Mar 26th, 2020 by
Milwaukee Cancels Early Voting

Milwaukee Cancels Early Voting

UPDATE: Barrett calls for election to be postponed or switched to mail-in only voting.

Mar 22nd, 2020 by
Online Voter Registration Reinstated by Federal Judge

Online Voter Registration Reinstated by Federal Judge

You still have time to register to vote absentee. Republican Party sought to have suit dismissed.

Mar 21st, 2020 by
Voters Wanting Absentee Ballot Must be Registered by March 18th

Voters Wanting Absentee Ballot Must be Registered by March 18th

But the deadline for registered voters to request absentee ballots is April 2nd.

Mar 18th, 2020 by
Please Vote Absentee In Spring Election

Please Vote Absentee In Spring Election

Mayor Barrett urges voters to use mail-in ballots, seeks legislative changes to improve access, safety.

Mar 16th, 2020 by
Now Serving: New York-Style Bagels Coming to Walker’s Point
Now Serving

New York-Style Bagels Coming to Walker’s Point

Plus: a coffee shop for Midtown Center and Bay View gets more tacos.

Feb 1st, 2020 by
Plats and Parcels: Downtown House Being Deconstructed For Apartments
Plats and Parcels

Downtown House Being Deconstructed For Apartments

Plus: City planning third cruise ship dock

Jan 25th, 2020 by
Eyes on Milwaukee: City to Sell 19 Lots for Habitat Homes
Eyes on Milwaukee

City to Sell 19 Lots for Habitat Homes

Committee okays selling vacant lots for $1 each, to create new owner-occupied homes.

Jan 14th, 2020 by
Plats and Parcels: Meet HQ501
Plats and Parcels

Meet HQ501

Scott Lurie, in partnership with RINKA, unveils renderings for redeveloped Assurant building.

Dec 21st, 2019 by
Eyes on Milwaukee: Bader Funds 40 New Homes in Harambee
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bader Funds 40 New Homes in Harambee

$1 million gift funds new Habitat for Humanity revitalization project.

Dec 19th, 2019 by
Plats and Parcels: Michels Has Hotel Partner for $100 Million Development
Plats and Parcels

Michels Has Hotel Partner for $100 Million Development

Plus: Work underway on effort to save Soldiers' Home.

Sep 22nd, 2019 by
Eyes on Milwaukee: UniteMKE Plans Restaurant, HQ on North Ave.
Eyes on Milwaukee

UniteMKE Plans Restaurant, HQ on North Ave.

Wood Fire Pizza and Wine would have job training and social mission.

Sep 20th, 2019 by
Urban Ideas: Will Factory-Made Affordable Housing Succeed?
Urban Ideas

Will Factory-Made Affordable Housing Succeed?

A Chicago company could lead the way in constructing affordable apartments.

Aug 23rd, 2019 by
Eyes on Milwaukee: Council Grabs More Design Oversight
Eyes on Milwaukee

Council Grabs More Design Oversight

Bauman reaches compromise with Marcoux. Council gets some say on new overlay zones.

Jun 19th, 2019 by
Plats and Parcels: Large Third Ward Building Sold
Plats and Parcels

Large Third Ward Building Sold

Plus: Downtown Post Office remains in limbo, King Drive Library deal hits roadblock

May 5th, 2019 by
Friday Photos: Habitat Building 100 Homes in Midtown
Friday Photos

Habitat Building 100 Homes in Midtown

Brewers star Ryan Braun, Racing Sausages join volunteers to build house on N. 29th St.

May 3rd, 2019 by
City Hall: Who Gets Design Oversight?
City Hall

Who Gets Design Oversight?

Bauman wants council control over overlay zones, while DCD, local developers object.

Mar 19th, 2019 by
Plats and Parcels: New Downtown Apartment Building
Plats and Parcels

New Downtown Apartment Building

Is the second time the charm for a long vacant downtown site?

Jan 13th, 2019 by
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