Riverside Park

Keep the blood supply stable: Give blood or platelets with Red Cross

Free A1C testing on successful donations, $15 Amazon Gift Card by email for coming to give in March

Revised Milwaukee Streets Book Dishes the Dirt

Carl Baehr's expanded book is still the ultimate guide. But also a lot of fun.

The Next Bar Pours Into East Side Nightlife

New tavern replaces Upper East Bar at the corner of North and Oakland avenues.

Another East Side Restaurant Closes

The Original was both upscale and off the beaten path. Now, it's closed.

City Still Pausing New Liquor Licenses in Vacant Aldermanic District

On hold until April 1. Pending licenses range from dive bars to upscale restaurant.

East Side Restaurant For Sale

The Original and its building are listed for sale, with several different options for purchase.

New Event Space Is About Sustainability

Two Birds Event Group will open Prairie Springs on Park, partnering with Urban Ecology Center.

Two Birds Partners with Urban Ecology Center to promote sustainability in the community for private events

New venue Prairie Springs on Park will cater to eco-conscious clients

Transforming Industry into Green: Urban Ecology Center Revitalizes Unusable Land into Community Green Space

Urban Ecology Center Adding Trail Connection, Greenspace to Riverside Park

Planned event hall development includes features designed for public access, recreation.

Ald. Brostoff encourages residents to participate in upcoming Urban Ecology Center events

Alcohol Killing More Wisconsinites, Studies Show

State’s excessive drinking culture causes alcohol-induced deaths at a rate nearly 25% higher than rest of the country.

Ken Leinbach to transition at Urban Ecology Center in June 2023, Jen Hense to become next Executive Director

Parks’ Former Barn Youth Hostel Could Be Redeveloped

Seeking developer for barn and residential building on site located on Root River Parkway.

Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds New Olmsted Way in Washington Park

Construction Underway on Traffic Calming Projects

New curb bump-outs and other interventions aim to reduce reckless driving.

Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted

Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.

Urban Ecology Center Plans Event Venue

East Side event space is near Oak Leaf Trail and the river. Plus: A big week of real estate news.

Charles Allis Art Museum Celebrates Dressing the Abbey Success!

Most Well Attended Exhibition in Museum’s 70+ Year History

A Walk That’s All Woods And Water

From Caesar’s Park to Urban Ecology Center you pass 70 different tree species and dozens of wildflowers, shrubs, and grasses.

DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs

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

Winterfest Returns to Washington Park

Plus: two gallery events, a prohibition-themed party, family day at the zoo, a fat tire bike race and more

How to Save Our County Parks

Citizens can get involved and make a difference.

DPW Unveils 16 Traffic Calming Projects

Effort being funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds. Construction to start in spring.

Milwaukee Underground Film Festival

Plus, a new record release, Sunstone Studios stages a new take on Shakespeare, Milwaukee Comic Con, cider and cycles, a holiday market and more.

Urban Ecology Center 7th Annual HKE MKE Returns with a Week Full of Events

Hikes support local organization, presented by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee

Downer-Newberry Area All About Architecture

Chic shops, historic homes in one of the city’s most architecturally diverse neighborhoods.

New Bar Planned for Oakland and North

Upper East Bar will occupy space that was long the Eastsider and even longer, O'Reilly's.

The Get Down Returns to Mad Planet

Plus, lots of live music, a lakeside event at MAM, a virtual Shrekfest and an art walk on Brady Street.

25 Summer Resources For Kids

For recreation, classes, safety, health and healing

Art and Artisan Fair Coming to Bayshore

Plus, there are opportunities to drink some Oktoberfest beer and go on a hike with the family.

Hike to Support the Urban Ecology Center

Plus, a virtual Doors Open Milwaukee, and outdoor movie night and it's Walkers Point Appreciation Week.

Lake Park Has 138 Acres

No need to walk them all, though it’s so scenic you might be tempted.

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

Shots Fired, 2 Killed in Kenosha Protests

Police seeking shooter. Protests continue across state against police shooting of Jacob Blake

Wisconsin National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 testing this week

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

Should La Crosse Remove Its Hiawatha Statue?

Mayor calls for taking down statue created in 1961, criticized as a stereotype.

City of Beloit receives $250,000 state grant to support redevelopment of Beloit Riverwalk

WEDC investment to help fill gap in public access to riverfront

Nooses Hung From Riverside Park Tree

With laminated photos of Blacks killed by cops. Sheriff’s Office is investigating.

This Weekend’s George Floyd Protests

List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.

Exploree Milwaukee in New and Meaningful Ways

Jane’s Walk MKE hosts Sidewalk Stories, Book Discussion to Gather more Meaningfully, and Video Tours

Downer Avenue Business Improvement District Names Commercial District Veteran Elizabeth Brodek as Executive Director

21 Great Places to See Art

Galleries, museums, a hotel, a warehouse. All free.

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order #52 Relating to Climate Change in Wisconsin

"For too long we've been ignoring science, and frankly, we can't afford to do it any longer."

How a Riverside Roadway Was Stopped

It was all because of the picture-postcard 1927 Capitol Drive Bridge.

Mackenzie Kliesmet

"I love my city. I love watching it take steps forward. Milwaukee is home."

A Great Street Named Newberry

Newberry Boulevard has style, charm and park in the middle.

Entrepreneur Promotes Healthy, Tasty Food

Grassroots Wellness Milwaukee delivers meals to people with diabetes, heart disease, health issues.

1,500 Bottles a Second

The 10-foot sculpture was created with 1,500 used plastic water bottles, used soda syrup barrels and plastic items found during a recent river cleanup event.

Milwaukee Marathon Course Preview

Runner Ben Lamers lays out the course, also for Half Marathon, on April 6th.

Working to Make City More Green

Glenna Holstein, who runs Urban Ecology Center in Menominee Valley, is a true nature lover.

10 Ways to Design Healthy Communities

Well-planned public spaces help promote physical and mental well-being.

Get a First Look at the World-premiere Children’s Opera A Busy Bee

Attend Our Invited Rehearsal on January 30, 2018

Summer Programs for Children

Find free and affordable summer programs and camps for children

Tierney Konitzer

"Milwaukee is a historic city with a young heartbeat."

Eastsider, Scene of the Crime?

Tiny historic tavern is where police officer drank with patron he allegedly later raped.

Bublr Bike Rides Will Be Free on Election Day to Get Voters to Polls

Bublr Bikes Giving Free 30-Minute Rides to Encourage Voting on Tuesday Nov. 8

City of Milwaukee and Bublr Bikes Complete Installation of 10 New Bike Share Stations

Expansion continues into more Milwaukee neighborhoods

Limited Funds for Bike Trails, Bike Safety

WisDOT grabs more than half of $16 million for biking, walking and spends on roads.

Wahl Ave. Named After “Grandfather” of Parks

Before Whitnall there was Christian Wahl, who helped create city’s parks system.

Ms. Green Of Milwaukee

Harambee resident Elise Myers is passionate environmental educator for Urban Ecology Center.

Inaugural Statewide Downtown Open House Event

Open house event to take place May 14, 2016

Turtle Park Is New Green Space

Restoration project on Milwaukee River below Humboldt Blvd. Bridge is a MANDI nominee.

Teaching Safe Bicycling Couse

The day-long classes will guide future trainers how to understand a child’s approach to cycling, to identify and avoid crash hazards and to use the safest routes possible

Bublr Bikes Touts Big Expansion Plan

New stations coming in 2016 to Bay View, East Side, Walker's Point, Harambee.

County Board Unanimously Approves Resolution to Protect Parks

At Least 43 Lack Designated Zoning as Parkland; Measure Moves to Avoid Sale by Executive

43 County Park Properties At Risk Because They Lack Local Zoning Protection

Chairman Lipscomb Introduces Resolution To Protect Parks and Parkland That Could Be Sold by County Executive Without Public Hearing or Legislative Oversight

Budget Discussion with Alderman Nik Kovac and County Executive Abele

Alderman Nik Kovac and County Executive Chris Abele invite you to join them for a town hall discussion on both the city and county budgets

Nature, ecology are focal points of Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s August gift

Experience the wonders of the natural world during a day of free access to sites in greater Milwaukee that advance environmental education, conservation, adventure and ecology.

A Walk Through Three Bridges Park

South siders and environmentalists join Mayor Barrett, as part of his "Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days" challenge.

Russell Stamper’s Century-Old Sherman Blvd. Home

The ever-busy county supervisor and aldermanic candidate also handles rental evictions on the side.

New Arboretum Offers Year-Round Learning for City Kids

Funded by Rotary Club, with 40 acres along Milwaukee River, it's one of 12 nationally designated "Children's Forests."