Sherman Park

Chastity Washington Is a Top Milwaukee Comic

She’s appeared on TV and worked across the country. 'I never see her do poorly. Ever.'

Parks’ Former Barn Youth Hostel Could Be Redeveloped

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

Drone Flights by Sheriff’s Office Declined in 2022

Drone flights tracking protestors in 2021 were criticized. Big decline since then.

Upstart Kitchen Seeks Funding for Expansion

Food service incubator has provided thousands of meals for homeless, and wants to expand.

Marquette Law School, TMJ4 partnering to host reckless driving town hall March 13

Milwaukee County Joins Milky Way Tech Hub as Newest Corporate Member

Sherman Park Could Get $2.2 Million Overhaul

Partnership of county and Boys & Girls Club would rehab park, add new amenities.

Milwaukee Businesses Receive Funding from Commercial Revitalization Grant Program

In 2022, more than $1.5 million in grant funding was awarded to 50 local businesses for property renovations and improvements

City Will Rebuild Sherman Boulevard, Plans Traffic Calming Improvements

Four-lane road, site of many crashes, could be narrowed or reconfigured.

Early Voting Push Underway For Spring Primary

Early voting runs through Saturday.

Senator Baldwin Demands Answers from Ascension on Conflicting Priorities and Impact on Wisconsin Patients

Crowley Signs Proposal to Fund Housing Project

$11 million project will sell houses to owner occupants rather than predatory landlords.

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Brewers Donates Scoreboards to Parks

Brewers Foundation and U.S. Cellular donate $44,000 for new scoreboards in Lincoln and Sherman parks.

A New Plan To Save Schlitz Tied House

Historic Preservation Commission loves proposal to redevelop 1890 Riverwest property into food park.

Safe & Sound a welcome addition to the 7th District

Statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey November 18, 2022

Homeless Deaths Rising Significantly in Milwaukee

Substance abuse contributing to 147% rise since 2018.

Barnes Urges Supporters To Keep Fighting for Change

Lt. Governor who lost US Senate race thanks supporters in speech at Sherman Phoenix.

Niche Book Bar Will Pop Up at Sherman Phoenix

The in-progress bookstore with focus on black authors will sell books at two holiday events.

First Annual Harvest Fest Draws Hundreds to Sherman Park

Milwaukee’s Community Organizations to Host a Voter Community Forum

Local community-driven organizations will bring speakers from a variety of political backgrounds to help educate voters before Election Day

Construction Underway on Traffic Calming Projects

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

City Effort to Stop Reckless Driving Hits State Roadblocks

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

Milwaukee Eighth in Nation for Vehicle Thefts

Two years ago Milwaukee was 66th.

66 Developers Bid To Rehab City’s Vacant Homes

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

How to Get a Landlord to Make Repairs

Best procedure to follow and local resources to help you.

Bucks, Fiserv hold back-to-school event at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee

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The Little Urban Group That Could

Urban Anthropology, Inc. has become a go-to organization for Milwaukee ethnic history

Here’s Where to Find or Donate School Supplies

More than a dozen events this month offering free or reduced cost school supplies.

Ascension Wisconsin Program Supports Fathers

Part of program to reduce infant mortality. 'Fathers have a lot to do with the health of their children.’

Sheriff Has a Busy Drone Unit

While county faces massive budget deficit, sheriff has 8-man unit doing surveillance of peaceful protests.

Sherman Park Grocery Opens

Owner plans a holistic approach to community wellbeing, starting with access to fresh, healthy food,

Organizations Increasing Investment in Minority-Led Businesses

Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Northwestern Mutual invested millions in minority-led businesses in Milwaukee.

Council Approves Building Sale for Child Care Facility

Northwest Side CDC Receives Approval from Common Council on Project at 3201 N 40th Street

Million-Dollar Childcare Center Filling Vacant School

Tashawana Green opening new facility in Sherman Park with backing of Northwest Side CDC.

City Making Progress on Reckless Driving

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

MPD launches Operation Summer Guardian

Summerfest Is Here!

Plus: Greek Fest, Shakespeare in the Park, Tour of America's Dairyland, World Naked Bike Ride and more.

Milwaukee Planning To Eliminate Traffic Crash Deaths

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

Happy Days-Themed Bar Planned For Sherman Phoenix

Happy Days Day Bar would occupy loft space overlooking food vendors.

Read an excerpt from new book centered on Milwaukee musician Klassik

Ahead of his Summer Solstice performance and Juneteenth, travel back to the summer of 2020 and the creation of his song “Black Holiday.”

414Life Plans New Initiative To Disrupt Violence This Summer

Project will train residents, provide resources and programming in seven neighborhoods.

Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again

No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.

Milwaukee On Pace For Record Homicides

81 homicide victims in county so far this year, up from 65 at this point in 2021.

Historic Commission Debates Artificial Turf for High School Field

Commission overrules its staff to allow Washington High School to install artificial turf field.

City Seeks Firms To Transform Vacant Homes

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Health Justice Group Surveys Residents Near Ascension St. Joseph

Community groups lobbying hospital not to cut back services.

Can Milwaukee’s Waterways Be More Accessible?

Local organizations are trying to make recreation around waterways easier for everyone.

City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants

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

Neighborhoods Unite for Metcalfe/Sherman Park Annual Clean-Up

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

County Board Candidates

Seven districts out of 18 have competitive races. See who is on your ballot.

Black-Owned Gas Station a Survivor

North-side station one of just 29 in the nation with Black ownership.

What’s Driving Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate

Pro-gun laws, red-lining and lead poisoning have a strong correlation with shootings.

Youth Apprenticeship Program Nurturing Culinary Ambitions

Brigade MKE is attempting to train a generation of culinary professionals and entrepreneurs.

City Doula Program Focusing On 53206

Program is an effort to reduce infant mortality rates.

The Fall and Rise of Bronzeville

A more than decade-long effort to restore neighborhood’s glory gaining momentum.

Milwaukee Poised To Tow Unregistered Vehicles Driven Recklessly

Policy is envisioned as part of reckless driving crackdown.

Milwaukee Could Start Towing Reckless Drivers’ Vehicles

Vehicle would need to be unregistered. But committee can't agree on policy.

City Asks for Help With Investigation into Mass Killing

Mayor, Police Chief ask for anyone with information on the murder of six people to come forward.

City Grants Supporting New Homes in Josey Heights

Lender, developer working with city to help working people build homes.

Six Sherman Phoenix Businesses Begin Year Rent-Free

Green Bay Packers, American Family Insurance donate $40,000 for rent relief.

Johnson Plan Targets Reckless Driving

Acting-mayor-to-be and mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson releases detailed plan of action.

Community Policing Commission Off to Slow Start

Community Collaborative Commission sees delays in implementation of new policing procedures.

Sas-Pérez Stepping Down, VIA CDC Hiring New Executive Director

New leader sought for one of Milwaukee's leading community development corporations.

Milwaukee Solar Program Has Record-Setting Year

Solar power in Milwaukee has doubled in less than two years.

Milwaukee Youth Caught In Middle of Rising Violence

Police, government resources unable to break cycle of violence destroying lives.

Sas-Pérez Appointed to WHEDA Board

VIA CDC director Brianna Sas-Pérez joins powerful affordable housing board.

Safe & Sound Moving To New Home

Plus: A new owner for historic building, MSOE's new stem center and the weekly recap.

Sherman Phoenix Foundation Searching For Executive Director

Director will guide marketplace, carry out vision of creating inclusive, entrepreneurial hub.

Safe & Sound to celebrate move to 7th District with Fall Festival/Open House

Violence Intervention Organizations Come Together for Citywide Intergenerational Peace March

Safe & Sound Purchases New Headquarters in Sherman Park Neighborhood

Vaccination of North Side Youth Lags Behind County Average

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

New Plan To Save Former Schlitz Tavern

Plus: Marion Corp. will employ up to 90 people at Northwest Side manufacturing plant.

Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention, 414Life, and the Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault to Host Summer of Healing Event

Where To Get Free Food, Low-Cost Meals

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

Marquette biomedical sciences professor honored with Participating Faculty Research Award

Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund Grants Awarded

Program Invests in Capital Projects and Education Efforts

Sherman Phoenix Is Reopening

Entrepreneurial hub for Black-owned businesses offers full service for first time since March 2020.

Infinity Lounge Planned for 40th and Fond du Lac

"Premier sports lounge" planned for Sherman Park neighborhood.

One Year After George Floyd’s Death

Milwaukeeans reflect on how things have changed — or haven’t.

Reggie Moore’s Calling Has Always Been His Community

The former director of the Office of Violence Prevention is still working for a safer Milwaukee.

Hospital May Open Grocery Store

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

County Funds Credible Messengers Program

Program is intended to connect at-risk youth with mentors and social services.

Coalition Launches Campaign Against Reckless Driving

18 community organizations are working to promote safe driving.

County Executive David Crowley Statement on Recent Acts of Gun Violence

End to senseless violence in Milwaukee must come soon

Joint statement of Alderman Khalif J. Rainey and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Sherman Park Could Get New Basketball Court

Dallas-based Nancy Lieberman Charities has offered to fund a "dream court."

New Mural Will Brighten Dark Intersection

City hires Tia Richardson to create vibrant work at 30th and Locust.

Report Finds Affordable Housing Problems

Wisconsin Policy Forum says more housing for low-income renters needed, particularly near suburban job centers.

Bauman Proposes Moratorium On City Demolitions

Alderman proposes fixing all deteriorated city-owned homes using federal stimulus funds.

Adapting to Life During a Pandemic

One year in, five Wisconsinites talk about how they got through a tumultuous year.

Rebuild I-94 With Six Lanes

Don’t expand to eight lanes. Do include other transportation, like bicycles and buses.

Sherman Park BUILD Health Challenge