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10th District Washington Heights Resident Named Finalist for 2026 Good Food Awards
Statement from Alderwoman Sharlen Moore March 2, 2026
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Ald. Sharlen Moore
Exquisite Renaissance and Baroque Masterpieces by El Greco, Velázquez, and Zurbarán Travel to the Milwaukee Art Museum in May
The Brilliance of the Spanish World showcases awe-inspiring paintings by Hispanic artists who helped shape the art of the Renaissance and Baroque eras.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Milwaukee Art Museum
Rooted MKE BIPOC Children’s Bookstore & Literacy Exploration Hosting Stories on the Hop
Mar 30th, 2023 by Rooted MKE
Milwaukee County ARPA Task Force Endorses Medical Debt Abolishment Proposal
Sup. Rolland Plan Leverages $1.6 million in Federal Rescue Funds to Create Approximately $153 Million in Debt Relief
Jan 19th, 2023 by Sup. Shawn Rolland
2022 City Christmas Tree hails from the 10th District
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 1, 2022
Nov 1st, 2022 by Ald. Michael Murphy
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.”
Jun 15th, 2022 by Joey Grihalva
Vennture Brew Co Donates $5,000 to the African American Chamber of Commerce of WI
Proceeds Generated from sales of the Black is Beautiful Stout
Dec 1st, 2020 by African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin
Two Milwaukee Artists Painting Murals in Menomonee Falls Downtown
The Downtown BID is installing a corridor of 8 murals
Aug 7th, 2020 by Wallpapered City LLC
Heights Dream Library Mural Brings Art & Literacy to Milwaukee’s West Side
Milwaukee Arts Board funds matching grant for Fred Kaems artwork at 5700 W. Vliet St.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by Washington Heights Neighborhood Association
Milwaukee Film Expands Festival Footprint
Cedarburg and the Third Ward Neighborhoods Added. Rivoli Theatre and Broadway Theatre Center Join as New Film Venues
Jul 25th, 2019 by Milwaukee Film
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to Present Annual Neighborhood Residency in Wauwatosa and Washington Heights
The week will include two free full-orchestra performances for the community.
May 2nd, 2019 by Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Wash Heights Creative Works Opens on Vliet Street
WHCW offers only dedicated, private studio/offices reasonably priced.
Jun 27th, 2018 by Press Release
Milwaukee Repertory Theater’s Tony Award-Winning Musical In The Heights On Sale Event Broke Box Office Record with Over $200,000 in Sales
Several performances are now sold out and many more are nearly sold out.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Holds Special One Day Sale on Monday, June 18 for the Tony Award-winning Musical “In the Heights”
The Rep’s Ticket Office will be open from 9am – 6pm for the One Day Sale and the special pricing will be available online from 7am – 11:59pm.
Jun 4th, 2018 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Governor Walker Appoints Audrey Skwierawski to Serve as Milwaukee County Judge
"Skwierawski brings to the bench over twenty years of public sector experience, the right judicial temperament, and a firm commitment to the rule of law."
Mar 13th, 2018 by Gov. Scott Walker
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Announces 65th Anniversary Season
Feature the largest season in a decade with five world, American and regional premiere productions including Ayad Akhtar's Play Junk.
Feb 12th, 2018 by Milwaukee Repertory Theater
Irish Pub in Milwaukee Launches Indoor Hydroponic Garden to Grow Fresh Food
O’Brien’s Pub on West Vliet Street Focuses on Sustainability, Locally-Sourced Produce
Dec 22nd, 2017 by O’Brien’s Irish Pub
Bublr Bikes Installs 60th Station!
More stations coming in October
Oct 2nd, 2017 by Bublr Bikes
Karen Braam Nook has found a fit with Milwaukee Film
Last year Karen volunteered over 80 hours
Sep 14th, 2017 by Nonprofit Center of Milwaukee
Plan Your Summer!
The 2017 Parks “Summer’s Best” Entertainment Guide is here
May 31st, 2017 by Milwaukee County Parks
It’s time for Mulchfest 2017
Mulchfest is an annual event to help keep Christmas trees out of the landfill.
Dec 29th, 2016 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Shorewood and Milwaukee residents install record-breaking amount of solar through partnerships with Midwest Renewable Energy Association
This is the first time Milwaukee’s solar group buy program has covered the entire city.
Nov 1st, 2016 by Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Shorewood and Milwaukee residents going solar through partnerships with Midwest Renewable Energy Association
The first of over a dozen informational sessions is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at Three Lions Pub, 4515 N Oakland Ave.
Apr 21st, 2016 by Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Mr. Dye’s Pies opens retail store on North Avenue in Washington Heights
Offerings include key-lime, sweet potato, pecan and Mr. Dye’s Pies’ signature Purple Monster pies.
Dec 21st, 2015 by Press Release
Vliet Street Business Association Announces 2015 Westside Artwalk
Annual Event to Highlight Local Businesses on Milwaukee’s West Side
Apr 16th, 2015 by Vliet Street Business Association
Wendell Harris Files Nomination Papers for Milwaukee Public Schools’ Board of Directors
Mr. Harris will face incumbent Director, Jeff Spence, in the Primary and General elections on February 17 and April 7, respectively.
Jan 7th, 2015 by Wendell Harris
UPDATE: West Lisbon Avenue Open to Traffic
Project delayed due to industry-wide cement shortage
Dec 18th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Jason Wilke announces candidacy for Milwaukee County Supervisor – 15th District
"It has always been important to me to raise my family in a safe and vibrant community."
Dec 5th, 2014 by Jason Wilke
Manhattan Project scientist among 11 Washington alums set to join Hall of Fame
Other new inductees include NFL player, entertainers, researchers, educators and the financial adviser whose story inspired the film "The Pursuit of Happyness"
Oct 17th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Work coming next week for stretch of heavily-traveled west side roadway
The stretch of N. Hawley Rd./N. 55th St. from W. Vliet St. to W. Lisbon Ave. will be closed to all traffic during high-impact paving work that will begin on Monday, July 28.
Jul 24th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Representative Goyke Congratulates Milwaukee’s Washington Heights Neighborhood on Award from the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association
State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement congratulating Milwaukee's Washington Heights Neighborhood on being named one of the "Great Places in Wisconsin."
Jun 16th, 2014 by Evan Goyke
West Vliet Street Business Association to Host Annual Art Event
Westside Artwalk a Celebration of Local Artists
Apr 7th, 2014 by Vliet Street Business Association
Vliet Street Business Association Opens Nominations for First Annual Business Awards
The Vliet Street Business Association is accepting nominations for its first annual business awards contest.
Dec 16th, 2013 by Vliet Street Business Association
Celebrate Bike to Work Week with Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderpersons, and The Wisconsin Bike Federation
Bike to Work Week is May 13-18, 2013
May 10th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Alderman Donovan calls for increasing police overtime funding, adding 20 new officers
Statement of Alderman Bob Donovan
May 2nd, 2013 by State Rep. Bob DonovanNeighborhood Buildings
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1601 N. Hawley Rd.
Milwaukee Public Schools elementary school in Washington Heights.
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1634 N. 33rd St.
1634 N. 33rd St. (2013) is among the dozens of homes built in Washington Park by Habitat for Humanity.
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1929 N. 51st St.
Home in Milwaukee's Washington Heights neighborhood.
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4716-4718 W. Vliet St.
Redeveloped by Pattee Group into a home for the West End Conservatory in 2018.
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5419 W. North Ave.
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5500 W. Vliet St.
Redeveloped in 2018 as the Wash Heights Creative Works by Dan Jambura. Formerly home to the West End Conservancy.
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5511-5513 W. North Ave.
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5518-5520 W. Vliet St.
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5700-5704 W. Vliet St.
