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Could Milwaukee Launch Its Own Cell Phone Service?
Newly-elected alderman has no shortage of ideas.
May 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs
And one type of property owner is overwhelmingly responsible.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin’s Only Black-Owned Bank Is 100 Years Old
Located in high-poverty area and still helping people buy homes.
Mar 8th, 2025 by Meredith Melland
Environmental Groups Push Microsoft to Power Data Centers With Clean Energy
Its energy needs in Mount Pleasant will be met by We Energies $2 billion natural gas plan.
Sep 23rd, 2024 by Joe Schulz
First Key Vote On Zoning Overhaul Scheduled For Monday
Is Growing MKE good to go or dead on arrival? City Plan Commission gets first say.
Jul 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Zoning Changes Would Clear Path To 1 Million Residents
But the Growing MKE plan is also intended to prevent gentrification and deter spikes in housing prices.
May 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Granholm Touts ‘Investing In America’ Initiative On Milwaukee Visit
Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm cites impact on Milwaukee, three area companies.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Changes To Milwaukee’s Zoning Code Would Encourage More Development
"Growing MKE" proposal part of strategy to grow city to 1 million residents.
Nov 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Multiple Harvest Events To Check Out This Weekend
Plus: Jazz in Riverwest and comedy all across the city.
Sep 28th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee
Biden touts green jobs, low unemployment, rebuilding middle class in factory floor speech.
Aug 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Survey Finds Many City Houses Need Repairs
Estimates total investment needed across 15 neighborhoods is $54 million.
Jul 1st, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Volunteers Clean Up Abandoned Building in Harambee
Part of a series of community clean-ups organized by county Sup. Priscilla Coggs-Jones.
Jul 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Public Service Commission Could Create New Aid For Low-Income We Energies Customers
New programs would help mitigate rising energy bills.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Joe Schulz
Work Starts on Redeveloping 150 Vacant Homes
Homes MKE aims to create new homeowners, improve neighborhoods.
Apr 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New State Coalition Will Push Climate Goals
Clean Economy Coalition of Wisconsin seeks a carbon-free, environmentally just economy.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
First “Affordable Forever” House Available From Community Land Trust
Buyer sought for new-to-Milwaukee strategy designed to create affordable housing, community wealth.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Consumer, Environmental Groups Strike Deal With We Energies and WPS
Deal allows utilities to recover costs while writing-off late fees, reducing fixed charges. Some issues remain.
Oct 5th, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
Pushback Emerges Against We Energies’ Proposed Rate Hike
Utility seeking to raise gas prices 10.4% and electricity prices 8.4% on top Ukraine-related price increases.
Oct 1st, 2022 by Danielle Kaeding
66 Developers Bid To Rehab City’s Vacant Homes
'Unprecedented response' of 66 submissions, with 15 selected to rehab 150 homes.
Sep 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Harvest Day Festival Returns
Community event celebrates summer harvest at Fondy Market.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Updated Guide to Free and Affordable Meals
Including food pantries, pay what you can, and free or low-cost food delivery.
Aug 24th, 2022 by Sam Woods
23 Homes Receiving Free Repairs in Lindsay Heights
500 volunteers will make $300,000 worth of repairs and upgrades.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Solar Program Has Record-Setting Year
Solar power in Milwaukee has doubled in less than two years.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects
Traffic calming, housing rehab, safety, dealing with vacant lots top list of recommended projects.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Taste of Lindsay Heights Opens
Plus: The CurderBurger becomes a reality and Sauce & Spice closes at Sherman Phoenix.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
New Event Venue Planned for King Drive
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Sep 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Partnership Bringing Low-Cost, Cellular Internet Service to Lindsay Heights
New service relies on neighborhood-level cell network. Could eventually cover 40% of Milwaukee.
Sep 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Care Officials Report Surge in Eating Disorders
Diagnoses of eating disorders have risen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 30th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Evers Appoints New Natural Resources Board Members, But Chair Won’t Leave
The current chair won't leave until the Senate confirms his replacement, already appointed by the governor.
May 25th, 2021 by Danielle Kaeding
Daycare Owner Buying Lloyd St. Building
Charlotte Randolph has been paying rent to tax-delinquent owner for nine years and will now buy the building.
Feb 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Health Workers Get Lessons in Empathy
Milwaukee AHEC creates Community Health Workers Training Program.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Herbalist Connects Community With Nature
Angela Kingsawan teaches classes, works with non-profits, believes city can develop herbal industry.
Jan 23rd, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Walnut Way Cuts Ribbon on Wellness Commons
Announcing Phase 2 of facility that will be community hub for Lindsay Heights.
Dec 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Victory Over Violence Park Being Reinvigorated
Stage, game tables and other aesthetic improvements for Bronzeville park.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Michael Emem’s Rising Real Estate Career
From drawing homes in high school to building them across the city.
Aug 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Lindsay Heights Garden Center Planned
Walnut Way founders Sharon and Larry Adams continue push to improve Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Walnut Way’s Wellness Commons Rises
Building just latest in series of projects transforming neighborhood.
Jul 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Black is Beautiful Slow Ride Loops Through City
Over 1,000 people take to their bikes to spread a message of social justice.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Rise of The Bay View Home
Since Great Recession, houses in neighborhood are among only 6 percent of those in city that have risen in value.
May 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Affordable Housing Redevelopment for 37th Street School Gets City Funding
Plus: City assessments top 2008 values for the first time.
Apr 26th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Walnut Way Using New Dashboard to Boost Homeownership
Developed by Northwestern Mutual, UWM and Marquette, new tool allows better insight into changing Lindsay Heights neighborhood
Apr 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
24 Groups Win Healthy Food Grants From City
New grant program focused on increasing access to, providing education on healthy foods.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Underway on Second Phase of Wellness Commons
Project will bring investment, new office space to Lindsay Heights.
Mar 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Here’s Data You Can Use
Unique Milwaukee non-profit helps others gather and use data to improve their services.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Caroline White
59 Winning Businesses in Brew City Match
92 percent are run by entrepreneurs of color, 80 percent owned by women.
Oct 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Blue Skies Expanding on North Avenue
Landscaping company started by Walnut Way buying three properties at 19th and North.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Call Her a Yoga Entrepreneur
Joanna Brooks went from hating yoga to running her own studio at the Sherman Phoenix.
May 30th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
The Couture Gets Financing Extension
Construction starts on Adams Garden Park, wellness center for King Drive.
May 27th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Tour Milwaukee’s Eco Neighborhood
Online map highlights points of interest in blossoming Lindsay Heights area.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s First Eco-Neighborhood
Community partners celebrate reinvigoration of Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Lindsay Heights Business Hires Area Residents
Blue Skies Landscaping, a social enterprise initiated by Walnut Way co-founder, has changed lives.
Mar 19th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
The Mystique of Urban Farms
Grohmann Museum’s photographic exhibit captures city’s urban farms of the past — and present.
Feb 15th, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
5 Citizens To Give Sincere Thanks
Our Thanksgiving class of 2018, five Milwaukeeans who've made this a better city.
Nov 22nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Adams Garden Park Opening This Summer
Lindsay Heights development to include gardens and several environmental organizations.
Nov 17th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
How Three Women Developers Succeeded
They stress thinking differently about the community at MU panel moderated by Mike Gousha.
Oct 26th, 2018 by Analise Pruni
North, Zablocki Become Community Schools
High school and south-side elementary school added to MPS community schools partnership.
Oct 8th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
13 Catalytic Projects in Lindsay Heights
Most are completed, helping revive near north-side neighborhood.
Sep 26th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
How An Immigrants’ Son Changed the City
Joe Zilber’s philanthropy is improving poor neighborhoods on north and south side.
Sep 23rd, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
How Joe Zilber Changed Lindsay Heights
Zilber Initiative's funding leveraged $111 million investment in near North Side neighborhood.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Walnut Way Seeks Grass Roots Leaders
"Lead Where You Live" initiative seeks block captains, volunteers to improve neighborhood.
Sep 12th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Lindsay Heights Mural Restored
Group of youth artists restore the “Caring Neighbors” mural first created in 2006.
Sep 11th, 2018 by Grace Connatser
Skilled Trade Program Targets City Residents
One Hope Made Strong, founded in 2013, offers free construction trades training for central city residents.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
MPS Restructures Schools in 53206 Area
8 elementary and middle schools will all feed into North Division High School.
Aug 4th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Walnut Way Leader Pushes Economic Development
Antonio Butts foresees north side neighborhood becoming prime designation for black professionals.
May 15th, 2018 by Jackson Dufault, Conor Stanley and Khaleeq Sattaar El
Walnut Way Program Trains Future Leaders
Boys 2 Leaders provides activities, mentoring, workshops, fun.
Apr 20th, 2018 by Dean Bibens
Is the Downtown Apartment Boom Over?
Wangard hesitates over river-side apartment complex, while other projects push ahead.
Mar 11th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Walnut Way Wins National Grant
For solar panels and green infrastructure in Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
Mar 8th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?
Proposal causes fierce Common Council debate. Plus: Bauman slams city attorneys.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Leaders Worry About Growing Power
Financial troubles point to uncertain future for Will Allen’s famed urban farming organization.
Dec 3rd, 2017 by Elliot Hughes
5 Milwaukeeans To Be Thankful For
These five people are making Milwaukee a better place for all.
Nov 23rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Federal Grant Funds Anti-Violence Programs
City won $5 million grant, subcontracts with seven groups on anti-violence programs.
Nov 14th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
17th Year On 17th Street
Walnut Way’s annual Harvest Day street festival celebrates 17th “Golden Birthday.”
Sep 29th, 2017 by Mitchell Mittelstedt
Three Award Winning Projects
Lindsay Heights is a big winner at MANDI awards.
Apr 10th, 2017 by Sharon McGowan
City To Sell Land for Adams Garden Park
Former Walnut Way leaders moving forward on bold Lindsay Heights project.
Mar 21st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
An Oasis In Junk Food Land
North Side complex offers healthy food at Juice Kitchen, Outpost Foods, Fondy Food Center.
Mar 12th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
The Fall and Rise of Johnsons Park
Center for Resilient Cities helps revive one of state’s most neglected parks.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Camille Paul
Walnut Way Fires Its Executive Director
Growing North Side non-profit fires Vernon after 6 months, acting director hired.
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Housing Resource Fair Impacts Neighborhoods
Workshops, information help home owners with fix-ups and financing repairs.
Nov 26th, 2016 by Clara Hatcher
Walnut Way Capital Campaign Seeks $4.2 Million
Phase II of Innovations and Wellness Commons brings more services, activity to 16th and North.
Nov 15th, 2016 by Brittany Carloni
Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job
In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Future of Walnut Way
New director LaShawndra Vernon continues work to transform area near 16th and North.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Committee Again Says Yes to Rocky
DCD head Rocky Marcoux once again endorsed at committee, but his fate is still uncertain.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
How Juli Kaufmann Is Fixing Milwaukee
Her Fix Development takes on high-risk developments in transitional neighborhoods.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Filmmaker Wins National Award
Tyshun Wardlaw wins at Annual American Black Film Festival with film about urban agriculture in Milwaukee.
Jul 8th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Founder of Innovative Alliance School Steps Down
Tina Owen, who started one of "nation’s most innovative" schools, will pursue Harvard doctorate.
Jun 9th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Mayor’s Design Awards
The 2016 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects from every corner of the city.
May 26th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Crime Should Be “Number One” Issue
Panel of experts discusses research on racial inequality and violence in urban areas.
Apr 30th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
850 Attendees Salute MANDI Winners
COA Youth and Family Centers was big winner but 8 others got awards.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Sharon McGowan
Cast Your Vote for MANDI Awards
Annual MANDI Neighborhood Development plaudits include People's Choice Award based on popular vote.
Mar 8th, 2016 by Sharon McGowan
How Walnut Way Changed the Inner City
The quest for community of Walnut Way co-founders Sharon and Larry Adams.
Feb 3rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Saluting the Spirit of Sharon Adams
Community pays tribute to Walnut Way co-founder, who helped revitalize neighborhood.
Dec 28th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
New Business Seeks to Improve Neighborhood
Classic old tavern building on N. Fond du Lac would reopen as restaurant, with community owners
Dec 15th, 2015 by Michael Holloway
12th and Teutonia Needs Help
Too car-oriented with too much pavement, it could become a vibrant intersection after some changes.
Dec 7th, 2015 by John O’Neill
Ben McCarville
"I was drawn back to Milwaukee because the city had (and still has) so much potential."
Dec 7th, 2015 by Newaukee
15 MANDI Finalists Announced
Nominees for neighborhood development innovation includes Doors Open and Walnut Way.
Dec 4th, 2015 by Sharon McGowan
New North Side MATC Campus Needed?
Investors who purchased old Sears building on North Ave. are pursuing idea.
Nov 25th, 2015 by Marlita Annette Bevenue
New Innovation & Wellness Commons Opens
New facility created by Walnut Way on North Ave. seeks to transform neighborhood.
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Michael Holloway
Aperture Apartments Nearing Completion
Five floors, 168 apartments, a Fresh Thyme store and a cool, curving building.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Oakland Avenue Pizza War?
New Sal's pizzeria will compete with Lisa's and Carini's Conca D'Or.
Oct 14th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Juice Kitchen Will Offer Healthy Drinks
Shop coming to 16th and North will offer fresh fruit and vegetable drinks.
Oct 7th, 2015 by Wyatt MasseyNeighborhood Buildings
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Innovations and Wellness Commons
Second phase completed in 2021.
