Midtown

Safe & Sound Announces Building Neighborhood Bridges Campaign

Miller Park, Fiserv Forum Will Be Early Voting Sites

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

Michael Emem’s Rising Real Estate Career

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

Work Starting Soon on McKinley School Redevelopment

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

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Music on the Beerline? Virtually

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

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 250,000 specimens collected for COVID testing; statewide testing continues this week

Gun Violence at Midtown Center

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson July 6, 2020

Miller Park To Be Early Voting Site

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

Advocate Aurora Health to open more community COVID-19 testing sites in Wisconsin

Getting more tests to our communities is key to slowing the spread of the virus

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 100,000 specimens collected for COVID-19 testing

Northside Testing Center Up and Running

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

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.

Wisconsin National Guard surpasses 70,000 specimens collected at mobile testing sites around the state

Nine Testing Sites Available for Milwaukee’s North Side Neighborhoods

Reopening only works by keeping our community safe

From Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II, Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis and Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd

New Hours for National Guard Testing Sites

Wisconsin National Guard conducting mobile testing at sites around the state

Alderman Rainey encourages 7th District residents to utilize free COVID-19 testing

News Release from Alderman Khalif J. Rainey

Free Testing Sites Open to Large Crowds

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

Gov. Evers Announces New Community Testing Sites Being Held in Milwaukee and Madison

Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Monday Morning

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

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.

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.

Letter to Attorney Generals

Ascension St. Joseph Offers Free COVID-19 Testing

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

Milwaukee Cancels Early Voting

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

Milwaukee Closing Early Voting Sites

Online Voter Registration Reinstated by Federal Judge

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

Voters Wanting Absentee Ballot Must be Registered by March 18th

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

Please Vote Absentee In Spring Election

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

Powers Realty Group Pledges $40,000 to Habitat for Humanity

New York-Style Bagels Coming to Walker’s Point

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

Downtown House Being Deconstructed For Apartments

Plus: City planning third cruise ship dock

City to Sell 19 Lots for Habitat Homes

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

Meet HQ501

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

Bader Funds 40 New Homes in Harambee

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

Statement on closure of Midtown Starbucks

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson November 15, 2019

Michels Has Hotel Partner for $100 Million Development

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

UniteMKE Plans Restaurant, HQ on North Ave.

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

Will Factory-Made Affordable Housing Succeed?

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

Council Grabs More Design Oversight

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

Large Third Ward Building Sold

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

Habitat Building 100 Homes in Midtown

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

Early Voting for 2019 Spring Election Sees Increased Voter Participation

Residents have opportunity to vote early until Saturday, March 30

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #17 Relating to the Creation of the Governor’s Health Equity Council

The Governor’s Health Equity Council will work to develop a plan, supported by a body of research, with key benchmarks to reduce and eliminate health disparities throughout the state of Wisconsin by 2030.

Who Gets Design Oversight?

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

New Downtown Apartment Building

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

North Ave. Pop-Up Offers Mini-Stores

Bronzeville Collective launches new retail businesses by black and brown entrepreneurs.

Alderwoman Chantia Lewis reminds you about voting early

"It’s important to be involved in this election."

Early Voting by Democrats Is Higher

Madison turnout high, new Milwaukee system attracts bigger early vote.

Forman Mills Explodes Onto Wisconsin Retail Scene with New Milwaukee State at Midtown Center

Retailer known for ‘designer fashions for the family on a budget’ opens Oct. 19, creates 100 jobs

Stand 4 Peace Day: Celebrating Peace through the Sport of Art

On Saturday, August 25th from 5 to 9PM join Midtown residents and leaders at Tiefenthaler Park for their city-wide Stand 4 Peace Day Celebration.

Newly renovated Midtown Center Pick ‘n Save provides big boost

Statement of Alderman Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson - August 15, 2018

Black Arts Fest MKE Offers Variety

August 4 event will feature food, music, dance, art, storytelling, fashion, jewelry and more.

Six Ways to Celebrate Dad this Weekend in The Parks

Milwaukee County Parks are offering a variety of relaxing activities with Dad in mind,

Can City Solve Its Turnout Problem?

It badly trailed voter turnout in Madison and other areas in 2016.

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity Receives Wells Fargo Neighborhood Revitalization Grant

Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity is using the grant to Rock the Block.

Vacant Lowe’s To Be Distribution Center

Phoenix Investors will convert Midtown property vacant since 2009.

Celebrating the Sherman Park Neighborhood

City Hall event mixes personal histories of residents, architectural history project and dance.

100 New Home Projects for Midtown

Habitat plans 80 new home ownership projects and 20 renovations.

Initiative to help build, rehab, and repair 100 homes in Midtown

The Midtown 100 project will include building 65 new homes, rehabilitating 15 homes and completing critical repairs on 20 homes.

It’s Always Christmas at Dale’s

Classic bar with Christmas and clown decorations, great soup, integrated clientele.

$100,000 Grant for Violence Prevention Plan

Bader Philanthropies grant helps fund effort pushed by Health Commissioner Bevan Baker.

Long Awaited Safety Plan Gets Attacked

A blueprint for change or too vague and hard to understand? Council members wrangle.

Empty Storefronts Conference Scores Again

Annual conference on how to revitalize main street back in Milwaukee for its third year.

The Newest East Side Mansion

Developer Robert Schmidt's clever addition to Back Bay area is new but old.

Habitat for Humanity Targets Midtown, Harambee

Investing $9 million in Midtown, $16 to $20 million in Harambee neighborhoods.

City Is Unequal for Bike Users

Report finds poorer residents have far less access to bike trails. Is there a solution?

City Seeks Rescue for Several Buildings

Gorman will redevelop McKinley school. Old Esperanza auto repair shop needs savior.

Olshan Properties Announces Retail Highlights

Olshan Properties Takes Home Multiple MAXI Awards During RECon 2017

Study Finds Safe & Sound Works

Program's work to create block clubs helps reduce violence in city.

Mayor Barrett Reports on In-Person Absentee Voting Numbers

More than 38,000 in-person absentee ballots have been casted since September 26

Midtowne Spa Property Sold for $1,000,000

RFP Commercial Recent Transactions

Mayor Barrett Reports on In-Person Absentee Voting Numbers

More than 6,000 in-person absentee ballots have been casted since September 26

Early Voting is Underway in Milwaukee

Early voting is underway in Milwaukee, and it's time to make your plan to get out and vote!

Teens Produce New Online Magazine

Provides platform for teens, young Milwaukeeans of color.

Edgar Lin Receives Last Minute Endorsement of Assembly Representative LaTonya Johnson

Asks Neighbors for their Vote on August 9

Edgar Lin Announces Major Endorsements

Local Unions, Community Organizations and Community Leaders Express Support for Leading Challenger in 16th AD Race

Why Rocky Marcoux Is In Trouble

New Common Council leaders want to ax the DCD leader. But why? Few will say.

Mount Mary President Eileen Mihm Schwalbach Stepping Down as President in 2017

Dr. Schwalbach presided over the change of then Mount Mary College to Mount Mary University.

Aldermanic Candidates Address Key Issues

Quizzing candidates in four districts, including big battle of Chevy Johnson vs. Sherman Morton.

2016 State of the City

Hmong American Peace Academy - February 8, 2016