Uptown

WEDC Announces $1.5 Million in Grants to Support Small Businesses Across Wisconsin

Funding will enable local organizations to assist with building improvements and other financial support

Pond Hockey Tournament Returns to the Rink at Center Street Park

Creative Grounds Vendor Fair in Milwaukee’s Harambee Neighborhood

A Community Marketplace With Vendors in Mind

MPD Launches the 2025 Operation Summer Guardian

Uptown Crossing BID #16 Welcomes New Executive Director, Montavius Jones

Pond Hockey Tournament Returns to Center Street Park

2024 Wrap: County Executive David Crowley Reflects on 2024 Accomplishments

Travis Chambers, Founder and President of Uptown Society, has released a 4-part docuseries exclusively on Redgrade.tv

The series explores his transformation from DJ to community leader.

Senator Baldwin Champions Investments for Child Care, Mental Health, and Affordable Housing

Baldwin: “I’m proud to have worked with both parties to give hardworking Wisconsin families the economic security they need and deserve”

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

Baldwin Brings Home Over $211 Million for Dozens of Wisconsin Projects

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Signs Legislation Approving $1 Million for Affordable and Emergency Housing

This will be the first project in the State of Wisconsin to merge crisis beds with permanent affordable-rate housing

Marcus Performing Arts Center to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts

Funding supports diverse performing artists and engagement activities as part of the 2023/24 MPAC Dance, Jazz, and Student Matinee Series

Marcus Performing Arts Center Launches “Culture Collective,” Showcasing Prominent Artists of Color

As part of the 2023/24 MPAC Presents Series, the Culture Collective features 7 shows

Center Street Daze Festival Saturday August 12 11-7pm

E. Center Street from Humboldt to Holton Centerstreetdazefestival.com

HartFest Brings BBQ and the Blues to Tosa June 16-17

HartFest, presented by Lakefront Brewery, is all new for 2023, featuring a judged BBQ competition and live blues music

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

MPD launches Operation Summer Guardian

Business Update

Kenosha business owner declines President Trump photo-op as Trump again fails to bring community together and meet the moment

New Season of Wisconsin Foodie Debuts New Host Chef Luke Zahm

New Episodes of Wisconsin Foodie Air Thursdays on Public Television Starting January 16

Center Street Daze Festival 2018

Saturday, August 4th 2018, 11AM to 7PM, Rain or Shine On Center Street between Holton and Humboldt

Bublr Bikes Installs 60th Station!

More stations coming in October

State leaders, local officials to celebrate downtown successes on Wisconsin Main Street Day, Aug. 22

#WIMainSt Day tour featuring Lt. Gov. Kleefisch and other leaders comes as state announces newest members of downtown revitalization program

Rebuilt DeBack Playground wins Mayor’s Design Award

It features a 90-foot zipline, walking track, fitness equipment, permeable pavement basketball courts, challenging toddler elements, and a 10-foot tall rope dome.

MKE Plays ready to transform Marcus DeBack Playground

Friday news event will include unveiling of major improvements at playground – one of six playground upgrades planned for Milwaukee during 2016

Seeking solutions to prevent another tragedy like Sherman Blvd. crash

Statement of Alderman Willie C. Wade July 11, 2014

Walgreens at 45th and North Ave. to close its doors

Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II has plans to work with neighbors and the business community to address a soon-to-be-closed Walgreens at 4520 W. North Ave.

Supervisor Russell Stamper II Calls for More New Socks for Families

Second Annual Socks Drive to Benefit Milwaukee County Adults and Children

First “Uptown Community Garden of Peace Picnic”

Supervisor Stamper Joining Effort to Plant Positive Seeds in Community Garden

15th Annual Center St. Daze Festival On Saturday

The activities run from 11:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 8, and will be taking place along Center St. between Humboldt Blvd. and Holton St.