Sherman Park

Smiter Challenges Sup. Martin in District 7

Four-term incumbent faces challenge by second-time political candidate. And the issues?

‘Teen Takeovers’ at Bayshore Mall and Moody Park Worry Officials

Teen brawls and violence. 'We cannot normalize this.'

Despite Objection, Milwaukee Approves Laser Scanning Requirement

Demolishing a historic building will now require an additional step.

City of Milwaukee, Common Ground File Lawsuits, Launch Campaign Against Out-of-State Landlord

Highgrove Holdings owns more than 200 properties in city.

Milwaukee Film Announces Cream City Cinema Program Lineup at 2026 Milwaukee Film Festival

The 18th annual Milwaukee Film Festival (MFF26) will run April 16-30, 2026

City Unveils Plan to Curb Grocery Store Closures

Grant program would help cover costs; proposed ordinance aims to attract new stores.

New Large-Scale Community Mural Planned on Corner of Kilbourn and N. Vel R. Phillips at Tenor Journal Square High School

Acclaimed Community Artist Leading Community Design Process Celebrating Educational Journeys in Milwaukee

Barnes Proposes Grants To Fight Food Deserts

Proposal would fund new stores, support stores near closure and connect farmers with reliable buyers.

Silver Spring Sentry is Closing

Latest in a string of grocery closings in the city, worsening food deserts.

Sherman Park Grocery Issues Call for Help

Grocery store located in a food desert asks for community support.

University Project Maps Milwaukee County’s History of Racial Covenants

The history "disrupts the notion that Jim Crow only happened in the South," says one of the authors.

Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson Hosts 4th Annual Sherman Park Harvest Fest and County Budget Booth

Community Event with “Wicked” Fun Activities and Connections to County Services and Information

Chairwoman Nicholson Reflects on a Year of Progress, Policy, Community

Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service names Edgar Mendez managing editor following national search

A longtime NNS reporter and Milwaukee native, Mendez brings deep community connections and editorial leadership to his new role.

Collaboration Between Grocery Store and FAST Fund at MATC Helping Students Impacted By Flooding

Alderman DiAndre Jackson Congratulates Sedan Smith on 9th Annual Change 4 Sylville Bookbag Drive

Statement from Alderman DiAndre Jackson August 21, 2025

Can County Afford A New $17 Million Zoo Entrance?

County faces extremely tight budget in 2026, zoo project a big ticket item.

Support Local Businesses and Shop Center Street on Saturday

Baldwin Blasts Trump’s ‘Chaotic’ Tariffs in Milwaukee

Meets with area business owners who say uncertainty hurts businesses, families.

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in July

New wine, juice bars among new businesses now open.

Subsidies Will Advance Three Developments Along King Drive

Plus: Funding for a statue and more streetscaping, traffic safety projects.

New Restaurant Opens on Fond du Lac Avenue

Rise Kitchen currently serves burgers and fries, with plans to grow menu.

Illegal Fireworks Linked to Rising Number of Milwaukee Fires

Seven fireworks-related fires on July 4th, mostly on north side of city.

Fathers for Progress steps up to support the community

Statement from Alderman DiAndre Jackson June 18, 2025

City of Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety Grants $575,000 to Youth Activities Across the City

Dominican Center Welcomes New Executive Director, Britney Roberson

Republican Legislators Push Tax Credits for Films Made in Wisconsin

Republican leaders had removed similar item from Evers' budget.

MPD Launches the 2025 Operation Summer Guardian

City of Milwaukee Highlights the Vital Impact of Community Block Grants on Housing and Community Stability

Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs

And one type of property owner is overwhelmingly responsible.

Husch Blackwell’s New Corporate Membership with Milky Way Tech Hub Aims to Empower Local Entrepreneurs

WaterMarks To Host City-Wide Event in Honor of NSF’s 75th Anniversary

Milwaukee County Historical Society to Host Inaugural Janice and Stephen Marcus Public Art Award Ceremony

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in March

New cocktail lounge, Mexican restaurant, Middle Eastern-inspired cafe and more.

Brower Defeats Bauman In Race To Replace Brostoff

The nonpartisan Milwaukee Common Council now has a self-described socialist joining its ranks.

Legislature Pauses To Remember Jonathan Brostoff

But will it act on proposal to add waiting periods to gun purchases?

Brower, Bauman Advance From 8-Way Race to Replace Brostoff

Alexander Kostal narrowly finishes third.

Daniel Bauman Enters Race to Replace Brostoff With Major Endorsements

Bauman announces campaign with endorsements of Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Diana Vang Brostoff.

Daniel Bauman Announces Campaign for Milwaukee Common Council District 3

Campaign launches with endorsements from Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Diana Vang Brostoff

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

Statement on the Passing of Alderman Jonathan Brostoff

Director/Producer Sean Kafer Wins Spark the Vote Challenge for “Don’t Tell Me Your Vote Doesn’t Matter” Featuring Producer and Activist Mariah Smith

Sherman Park Harvest Fest Returns for Its Third Year This Saturday

Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee Comes To Baird Center

Event relocates from Red Arrow Park. Plus: Much more across the city.

Plea Agreement Reached On Long-Pending Sherman Park Unrest Charges Involving Vaun Mayes

Mayes pleads guilty to one charge, prosecutors to recommend no jail time.

Porterfield to Moderate 2024 Voices of Leadership Event

County Pulls Funding For Upstart Kitchen

Project funded with federal stimulus dollars never moved forward. Funds used to close 2024 budget gap.

Capitol One’s $265 Billion Community Benefits Plan Could Be Game Changer

Plan linked to Capital One's proposed acquisition of Discover is why I support the merger.

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.

Mayor Hails Success of City’s Traffic Calming Efforts

Big decreases in speeding on modified streets. But still more work to do.

Events Will Explore African Culture and Cuisine

Including workshops, chef competition and cultural event at Milwaukee Athletic Club.

City Awards $100K in Fresh Food Grants

Fresh Food Access Fund grants for 7 groups include a sober living center, food pantry and hydroponic farm.

City Approves Hampton Avenue Tavern

Common Council unanimously approves license for Excluzive Bar N Lounge in Wahl Park neighborhood.

Milwaukee Needs New Kind of School Board

Higher pay and city-wide elections on high-turnout election days would strengthen board.

MPD launches the 2024 Operation Summer Guardian

New Seafood and Wings Restaurant For Busy Northside Intersection

Touch Down Wings & Seafood plans to open in the former KFC at the intersection of Fond du Lac Avenue, N. 35th and W. Burleigh streets.

UWM Students Gather Community Stories For International Exhibition on Inequality

‘Climates of Inequality’ exhibit includes voices from Milwaukee’s north-side residents.

Soul Food Tour Highlights Area Restaurants

A dozen will participate in 2024 tour, offering $10 lunch specials all through May.

Sherman Park Revitalization Project Begins

$2.5 million project includes more than a dozen planned improvements to the park.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee Announces Multimillion-Dollar Sherman Park Renovation

Sherman Park Re-Imagined features 12 exterior park improvements

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

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

Marcelia Nicholson Re-Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Council Bids Farewell To Alders Murphy, Borkowski and Rainey

Trio leaves, but not before singing, doing impersonations and issuing a challenge.

DiAndre Jackson Will Replace Rainey on Common Council

Jackson defeats Jessica Currie for open council seat.

New Cafe in Sherman Park Will Include Gathering Space

Lux 6 Off the Ave to offer coffee, pastries and sandwiches, and a welcoming event space.

County Executive David Crowley Successfully Advocates for New Federal Funding in Milwaukee County

President Biden signs federal appropriations legislation that will deploy investments in Milwaukee County for affordable housing, transit, and parks

County Getting $4 Million Federal Funding for Transit, Parks

Return of federal earmarks, advocacy by Rep. Moore and Sen. Baldwin delivers for county.

Sherman Park Grocery Store Hosting Gift Card Giveaway

Thanks to $25,000 grant from FHLBank of Chicago. The store has also used the funds to install new equipment, expand inventory.

Sherman Park Construction Will Begin This Spring

A new splash pad, bike loop and pathways will be constructed.

Jackson, Currie Advance In Race To Replace Khalif Rainey

Four-way primary saw every candidate get at least 21% of vote.

Chisholm Reflects on Time as Milwaukee’s Top Prosecutor

He has served for 17 years as DA, overseeing turbulent times in city's history.

The Herb Kohl Way

"Living a life full of good deeds and service.' Hundreds gathered to honor US Senator and Bucks owner.

Baldwin, Johnson Lead Senate in Passing Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Senator Herb Kohl

Milwaukee Seeks RNC Police HQ, Mobile Command Post

Thousands of officers will guard convention, with additional hub needed to deploy them.

10 Most Popular MCTS Routes in 2023

Top route had 7,300 rides per day. Future BRT corridors rank among most popular.

Herb Kohl Passes Away

Former U.S. Sen. Kohl, 88, also a philanthropist, businessman and longtime Bucks owner, dies after brief illness.

Announcement of The Passing of Herb Kohl

Statement from the Herb Kohl Foundation.

Alderman Khalif Rainey Won’t Run For Reelection

Council member since 2016, five candidates are already vying to replace him.

City Seeks Grants to Build Bike Lanes on 2nd, Center, Sherman and Lisbon

Part of mayor's proposal to build 50 miles of protected bike lanes by 2026.

Milwaukee Film Announces Jury-Selected Recipients of 2023 Forward Fund Awards

Milwaukee Film’s 2023 Forward Fund awards pool of over $100,000 in cash and film production resources to 11 total projects headed by local filmmakers

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

The Return of Sherman Park Harvest Fest

2nd annual festival on Oct 28 connects community and county government, with free food and entertainment.

Vegan Restaurant Opening at Sherman Phoenix

Planted Vibes is set to begin its soft opening on Oct. 17.

Supervisors Considering Faster Body Camera Release For Sheriff’s Office

But supervisors do not have authority to set policy for Sheriff.

Common Ground Expands Campaign Against City Housing Authority

Coalition demands HUD investigation into rent payment issues. HACM defends itself.

County Executive Hosting Parks ‘Celebrity Softball Game’

Teams include local journalists, artists, business owners, activists, politicians and community leaders.

Federal Trial Hears Charge of ‘Unlawful’ Arrest in 2016 by Milwaukee Police

Lawsuit charges ACLU legal observer and (then) state Rep. Brostoff wrongfully arrested.

Survey Finds Many City Houses Need Repairs

Estimates total investment needed across 15 neighborhoods is $54 million.

Committee Picks KG Development Partnership To Build New King Drive Apartments

Affordable development includes three commercial tenants, would replace vacant funeral home.

New Data Traces Milwaukee’s Long Foreclosure Crisis

Citywide, 14% of all houses suffered at least one foreclosure from 2007 to 2016.

Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex

New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.

Two Competing Apartment Buildings Proposed For King Drive

City-owned property would become multi-story building with some 65 apartments.

Board Approves Harley Park Deal

Plus: County board approves Juvenile Justice Center redevelopment, Sherman Park projects and settlement for opioid lawsuit.

Board of Supervisors Invest Nearly $1 Million to Reimagine Sherman Park

Supervisors Back Sherman Park Overhaul

Funding for Sherman Park improvements approved by powerful Committee on Finance.

Infinity Lounge Can Stay Open Pending Lawsuit

Court issues temporary injunction for tavern and hookah lounge on 40th and Fond du Lac.

Common Ground Bashes City’s Housing Authority

Citing 'slumlord behavior,' launches Tenants United campaign, demands changes.

Council Slaps Infinity Lounge With 60-Day Suspension

Complaints of noise, violence, litter and alleged strippers plague Sherman Park bar.