Silver Spring

MPD Launches the 2025 Operation Summer Guardian

Mark Chambers Jr. Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Common Council

Chambers running to fill vacated 2nd District seat of Mayor Chevy Johnson

City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants

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

Farewell To The Express Library “Branch”

Automated machine removed because of low usage, high cost.

Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro

More low-down bar than East Side chic, but in a century-old building.

MAZON Launches Billboard Campaign to Oppose Drug Testing in Wisconsin

“Get Pissed Wisconsin,” a targeted advocacy campaign in Wisconsin to raise awareness about a proposal to require that FoodShare applicants be drug tested to receive benefits.

The Ice Bars Cometh

150 blocks of ice weighing 23 tons will create three ice bars in Third Ward.

Zilber Family Foundation Announces $3.03 Million in Grants to Benefit Milwaukeeans

The grants support organizations working to address the causes and consequences of poverty.

Community Leaders Worry About Growing Power

Financial troubles point to uncertain future for Will Allen’s famed urban farming organization.

$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.

Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday event on December 6

News release from Alderman Cavalier "Chevy" Johnson

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces Special Events And Guest Appearances For Milwaukee’s Holiday Tradition A Christmas Carol

Hear Carolers, see Scrooge, and take in the spirit of Milwaukee’s favorite holiday tradition.

Area schools continue decorating Cathedral Square Park for Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

“Community Spirit Park” at Cathedral Square Park is one of three downtown parks decorated for the Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival.

Theater Group Buying Former Town Hall

Quasimondo will buy "fabulous" building on N. 35th St. from the city.

Neighborhood Summit Searches for Solutions

200 people from non-profits discussed ways to engage residents in improvement projects.

I-94 Cancellation Has Huge Impact

Pushing project back decades, adding billions in costs, hurting metro area.

2017 Milwaukee Film Festival Box Office Opens Today

Opening Night Party to be held at Good City Brewing, featuring headliner Abby Jeanne

Alderman Johnson Thanks the Bucks and Johnson Controls for Their Investments in the Community

Yesterday the grand opening for the multi-sport complex at Westlawn Garden’s Browning Elementary School and the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center, was a huge success

Bucks and Johnson Controls Open $150,000 Multi-Sport Complex at Browning Elementary School

Today was the first chance Browning Elementary School students had to play in the new space

Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro

More low-down bar than East Side chic, but in a century-old building.

Wireless Vision Leases Space in Wauwatosa

Colliers International Wisconsin is pleased to announce the following completed transactions

Froedtert & MCW Learning Center Opens at Carmen High School of Science and Technology

Career development lab continues Bucks, Froedtert community partnership

Two Weeks Until the 19th Annual Milwaukee Short Film Festival!

This year's festival focus is on diversity and women in film making

Who’s Charged for Pot Possession?

Review of cases shows black males mostly charged for a second offense.

Milwaukee Bucks Foundation Grants $1 Million to Local Nonprofits

Fifteen Milwaukee organizations to receive funds from the Foundation

N. 76th St. construction continues, ramp closures scheduled

Important road construction information (N. 76th St.) from Alderman Cavalier Johnson

Municipal Court Gets Creative

Court holds "Warrant Withdrawal Wednesday” at church on northwest side.

Bucks and Johnson Controls to Build $150,000 Multi-Sport Complex at MPS’ Browning Elementary School

Joint gift to include up to $600,000 in additional funding to support youth-focused programming

WHEDA to Help Restore Soldiers Home

$1.4 million in low-income housing tax credits for 1860s “Old Main” building.

Sarah Riordan Joins Keller Williams North Shore Market Center

“I chose Keller Williams because of its reputation for integrity and its agent-centric business model,” says Sarah Riordan.

Guide to Milwaukee Farmers’ Markets

24 farmers' markets, all conveniently located within Milwaukee County.

Workers Urged to Use JobLines Buses

Freeway lawsuit got $13.5 million settlement; two bus lines to suburban jobs created.

Three Award Winning Projects

Lindsay Heights is a big winner at MANDI awards.

Milwaukee Neighborhood Innovators Win Top Honors

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Recognizes 2017 winners at annual gala

Vote For MANDI People’s Choice Award

Voting continues through April 5 for neighborhood development award.

People’s Choice Award Encourages the Public to Vote For Milwaukee Improvement Projects and Leaders

Awards Recognize Innovative Projects Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Banks Out; Starbucks In at Groceries

Banks closing at Piggy Wiggly, Pick 'N Save, Kroger, while Starbucks cafes added.

Rebuilding The State’s Largest Housing Complex

Phase 2 of Westlawn Public Housing project is huge undertaking with complex financing.

An Anchor For Northwest Side

Silver Spring Neighborhood Center offers child care, education, food pantry, hope.

Clarke Square Gets Wantable

Fast-growing Wantable will move there, Nehring's Sendik's grocery may join it.

Additional wrong way driver detection devices coming on line

New locations enhance wrong way driver detection

The Return of Hamburger Mary’s

Moxie's opens in Whitefish Bay. And Downtown loses Bruegger's bagels.

15 Named for Improving Central City Neighborhood

“Unsung Heroes” Selected as Finalists for the 2017 Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI)

“A Christmas Carol” Continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program

Milwaukee Repertory Theater continues Tiny Tim Ticket Program with repeat grant from Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Safe & Sound Expands to Northwest Side

Non-profit raised $270,000, will now expand for first time into Police District 4.

New Bay View American Restaurant

Plus: Comfort food in new Whitefish Bay place and DanDan opens second restaurant.

Safe & Sound Announces Neighborhood Team Expansion to North Milwaukee Neighborhoods

As with any major expansion, Safe & Sound completed a new fundraising campaign to expand into the new district.

Café Hollander Downer to be Renovated to Celebrate 10 Years

Reopening plans include special events, clothing drive, new menu and more

Government, Business and Non-profit Leaders Celebrate Launch of Milwaukee County Urban Orchards with Ceremonial Tree Planting

The Milwaukee County Organic Fruit Orchards Are the Largest Such Orchards in the United States and are Expected to Bear Fruit Within Three Years

New Cheesesteaks, New Chocolate Shop

And new George Webb in Sherman Park, despite the summer''s unrest there.

John Hammond’s Hum-Drum Colonial

Bucks general manager has $850,000 Whitefish Bay home. And he doesn't vote much.

Maker Faire® Milwaukee hosts Field Trip Friday September 23

Approximately 200 Milwaukee-area students to preview event, participate in hands-on activities

How to Strengthen City Neighborhoods

Social service leaders hope new partnerships lead to stronger neighborhoods.

Enough! It’s Time to Tear Down the Estabrook Dam

For years, there has been a consensus among the Milwaukee community that the dam should be removed.

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Box Office Opens on Thursday

Today is last day to buy discounted festival passes and ticket 6-Packs. New Age Narcissism headlines Opening Night Party

Maker Faire® Milwaukee announces Hand of Man to be featured at 2016 event

26-foot hydraulically activated sculpture of human hand moves cars, motorcycles, appliances and more

Maker Faire® Milwaukee Announces Special Field Trip and Educator Programs

Field Trip Friday will provide 300 eligible students with the opportunity to meet and work with Faire exhibitors on September 23.

Darrol Gibson Announces Impressive Slate of Endorsements Including Congresswoman Gwen Moore

Darrol is the only candidate running for a seat in the Wisconsin State Legislature this fall to receive a primary endorsement from Congresswoman Moore.

Bucks, Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Forge Long-Term Community Partnership

Milwaukee organizations tip off community-focused partnership by implementing unique workforce development initiative at Carmen High School of Science & Technology

Big Fish Poke Bowl Leases Space in the Edge on North

RFP Commercial Recent Transactions

UWM Alumni Assocation to Honor More Than 20 Indivduals, Businesses

The 22 individual recipients and one corporate partner were chosen for awards based on their outstanding professional achievements, civic involvement and partnerships with the university.

MCTS Driver Helps Girl Escape from Dangerous Situation

Chambers is no stranger to being recognized for her good works; she has received numerous commendations during her 12 years as an MCTS driver.

Maker Faire® Milwaukee Call for Makers opens today

Event accepting maker applications May 23 through August 1, 2016

Ald. Hamilton Lives In Depressed Area

He rose from poverty to become council president. Can he help his neighborhood rise, too?

Marty Schreiber’s Last Campaign

The former governor, faced with his beloved wife’s dementia, urges others to ask for help.

New German, New Gyros Restaurants

Plus home cooking at new Shorewood place for "flocks" of diners.

New Pizza, Pierogi and Pop-Up Places

Pizza-pasta restaurant on Water, Pierogi food truck and pop-up restaurant at Hotel Foster.

Questions and Answers on Estabrook Dam

Part 2 of analysis disagreeing with our series and arguing dam should not be repaired.

Speedway to hire more than 100 employees in Wisconsin

Speedway will hold job fairs in 10 locations on Thursday, March 3.

Payday Stores Charge Average Interest of 574%!

State is a leader in payday stores per capita, creates vicious cycle for low income people.

Does the Estabrook Dam Cause Flooding?

Supporters of removing dam say it would reduce flooding, but their data is suspect.

Estabrook Dam’s Golden Age for Swimming

It was a huge success, with heavy use of public swimming and beaches. What happened? Part 3 of series.

Ald. Hamilton announces alley snow plowing pilot program

DPW will assess if additional pilot demonstration areas are necessary after the 2015-2016 snow season.

Oak Leaf Trail Extension Bike-Chain-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Milwaukee Lakefront to Ozaukee Interurban Trail Connection

Bridges along the corridor were instrumental in providing unimpeded access over I-43, Port Washington Road, Silver Spring Drive, the Milwaukee River Parkway, and the Milwaukee River.

MFD brownouts diminish Milwaukee’s fire safety

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 22, 2015

HUD Grant for Northwest Side Fuels Skepticism

$30 million grant could help transform Westlawn, but will city hire low-income residents as required?

RFP Recent Sale Transaction: 205-227 E. Silver Spring

RFP Commercial Recent Sale Transaction

HUD Awards $30 Million to the City of Milwaukee To Revitalize Public Housing Development

A Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant was Awarded to Redevelop the Westlawn Public Housing Development and Revitalize the Neighborhood

Maker Faire® Milwaukee 2015 announces schedule of events

Sept. 26 and 27 event to include hands-on workshops, maker demonstrations and competitions, DIY expert presentations and entertainment

Another job well done by MPD officers

Statement from Alderman Jim Bohl September 10, 2015

Lipscomb’s River Ranch

County Board chairman's ranch is in isolated part of Glendale near dammed river.

The Musical Journey of Jay Anderson

The leader of Foreign Goods, just 23, is a deep thinker and musician.

GermanFest, the Most Authentic Ethnic Fest?

Good food and music led the way at the 35th annual festival.

Sen. Taylor to host State Budget and Bucks arena listening session

The $73 billion state budget and the $500,000 Bucks Arena proposal will have a tremendous impact on the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County.

Innovative Program Aims to Reduce Teen Crime

"Pay for success" approach pays high risk black teens to attend workshops and hold jobs.

Sojourner Family Peace Center and Milwaukee Police Department to Announce New Comfort Bag Project to Benefit Children Impacted by Domestic Violence

Community resource fair to connect local organizations with individuals seeking assistance.

Erik’s Bike Shop Leases Space on Milwaukee’s East Side

RFP Commercial Recent Transactions