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County Officials Disregard Trump’s Climate Policy
Policymakers reaffirm commitment to carbon-neutrality regardless of federal changes.
Apr 1st, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Thousands Join Third Round of ‘No Kings’ Protests in Wisconsin
More than 100 demonstrations planned across the state.
Mar 28th, 2026 by Sarah Lehr, Evan Casey, and Danielle Kaeding
How To Vote Early in Milwaukee
Milwaukee offers many options to vote early, but you'll want to check the hours.
Mar 27th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Residents Explore Development Ideas for Lisbon Avenue
Community members, developers, architects plan for Washington Park neighborhood.
Mar 1st, 2026 by Meredith Melland
Parks Starting Demolition of Pools, Buildings This Year
Parks will bulldoze assets it can't afford to maintain.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Mitten Fest Will Amp Up Milwaukee
Plus: A host of other fun options before The Big Game.
Feb 5th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Buys New House
Milwaukee's mayor is moving again. Learn why, and to where.
Jan 28th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Favors Stadium Freeway Removal
WisDOT finds great public support for replacing much of stadium freeway with a boulevard.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
McGovern Closed, More Senior Centers Next?
County needs millions more annually just for maintenance of the 5 centers.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Shuttered Hales Corner Pool Needs $600,000 in Repairs
After testing pool, Parks finds long list of problems needing repair.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Food Center Sees Rising Numbers
Desperation over SNAP cutoff, a 60% increase in those seeking food.
Nov 4th, 2025 by Isiah Holmes
Washington Park Pool Slated For Demolition
Area supervisor, nonprofit want a different replacement than what county has planned.
Oct 4th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
McGovern Senior Center Closed Indefinitely
Mold overtakes senior center following August floods.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Derrick Cainion’s Dream Becomes Reality
Art Intersection MKE opens at 35th and Vliet.
Sep 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Overdose Deaths Down 30% in 2024
Third year in a row of decline, but officials say there's still more work to do.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Steph Conquest-Ware
Parks Department May Close 4 Pools
It's also planning to permanently close all wading pools by 2035.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
City Tries To Help Residents Recover From Devastating Rain, Flooding
Fee-free drop off centers, special pickups and suspended parking rules.
Aug 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Rip EV Chargers in Parks
Supervisors echo criticism from Common Council members.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns
'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
MMSD Will Build Stormwater Infrastructure in Washington Park
Sewerage district partnering with county parks and Urban Ecology Center.
Jun 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Planned For 5 County Parks
These parks and county zoo could receive charging stations through city program.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Reaches Mayor’s Protected Bike Lane Goal
Mayor Cavalier Johnson calls it a 'great start,' pledges to keep going.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Advocates Get Close Up Look At New Affordable Homes
Community Development Alliance bus tour highlights efforts across the city to increase homeownership.
May 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Opening Dates Set For 39 Pools, Splashpads, Water Parks
Milwaukee County Parks plans to open several locations in waves.
May 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Join County Executive For Bike Rides, Basketball and Zumba
David Crowley launches fourth annual Healthy County Challenge.
May 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Gift From Herb Kohl Philanthropies Fuels Owner-Occupied Affordable Housing Efforts
Community Development Alliance leading effort to create 42 homes for early childhood educators.
Apr 24th, 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
Watch Out For The Milwaukee Marathon
Plus: Drone racing and Spring Gallery Night.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
A Final Public Meeting On Converting Stadium Freeway to Boulevard
Wednesday meeting will include 3 alternatives for rebuilding freeway.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City Will Demolish Former Masonic Lodge, School
Four other buildings in town will come down with century-old structure.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Eat Chili, Do Good This Weekend
Plus: MAM After Dark and a new event on W. Vliet Street.
Mar 20th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Mitten Fest Returns To Bay View
Plus: Urban Ecology Center reopening its Washington Park branch.
Jan 30th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
AARP Recognizes Milwaukee as ‘Age-Friendly Community’
Milwaukee County's commitment to seniors draws praise, vision for even better services.
Jan 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
WisDOT Releasing New Freeway-to-Boulevard Designs in April
State agency plans to offer three 'themes' for replacing the Stadium Freeway with a boulevard.
Jan 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Romantic Works With Stunning Lake Views
Jan 12 concert at Villa Terrace presents works for piano and cello by Chopin and Rachmaninoff.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Michael Barndt
Milwaukee Creates Economic Hardship Waiver For Keeping Chickens
After budget amendment failed, Ald. Burgelis finds new way to issue free chicken coop permits.
Dec 27th, 2024 by Nick Rommel
Winterfest, JoyFest and A Christmas Tree Beer Release
Something for everyone this weekend, including at the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Dec 12th, 2024 by Michael Holloway
A Guide To Early Voting in Milwaukee
Early voting begins Tuesday and runs through Nov. 3.
Oct 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
How Zoning Can Grow Milwaukee
Why the city is shrinking. And how more duplexes, triplexes, townhomes and accessory dwellings could change this.
Oct 1st, 2024 by John D. Johnson
Fast Food and Convenience Store Approved For North Avenue
Power Hour Depot to sell quick meals and groceries in Washington Park neighborhood.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Commission Charts New Course for County Senior Centers
Could new senior centers be built using city's mixed-use development strategy for libraries?
Sep 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
‘Thou Shalt Not Forget Wisconsin,’ Haunted Democrats Declare
Hillary Clinton didn't campaign in Wisconsin and lost it. This year is a far different story.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Anya van Wagtendonk
New Buses, Courthouse Project Pushed For 2025 Budget
County committee doing early work on budget struggles to find enough funding.
Aug 13th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Zoological Society Raises Additional $1 Million for Rhino Project
Donation will lessen taxpayer expense for $23 million project.
Jul 27th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Board Could Boost Illegal Dumping Fine 2,400%
Supervisor Shawn Rolland proposes raising fine from $200 to $5,000.
Jul 5th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
UWM Students Gather Community Stories For International Exhibition on Inequality
‘Climates of Inequality’ exhibit includes voices from Milwaukee’s north-side residents.
May 28th, 2024 by Tim Peterson
July 3rd Fireworks Canceled
Without a sponsor, annual event is called off by Milwaukee County.
May 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
36 Pools, Splash Pads, Water Parks Opening in 2024
Parks opening far more pools in 2024 after making waves with lifeguard hiring.
May 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
45 Sites Selected for Affordable Homes for Early Childhood Educators
Aiming to address workforce shortage and create more Black and Latino homeowners.
May 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping
Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.
May 8th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
See The Design Concepts To Replace Stadium Freeway
More than 10 alternatives released for the northside freeway spur.
May 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Meeting On Freeway-To-Boulevard Project
Community input sought on proposal to convert Stadium Freeway to boulevard.
Apr 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet The New Milwaukee County Board
When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.
Apr 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Meet the Candidates For City Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 21st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Say Goodbye to the Zoo’s Steam Engines
Zoo selling steam engines to a Wisconsin Dells train museum, replacing them with new locomotives.
Mar 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Getting $4 Million Federal Funding for Transit, Parks
Return of federal earmarks, advocacy by Rep. Moore and Sen. Baldwin delivers for county.
Mar 9th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
City Opens New Early Voting Site
Early voting has begun for spring primary election on Feb. 20.
Feb 6th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Vacant Lots Becoming Public Healing Spaces
City of Milwaukee program has found broad support from neighbors.
Dec 28th, 2023 by Evan Casey
City Seeks Grants to Build Bike Lanes on 2nd, Center, Sherman and Lisbon
Part of mayor's proposal to build 50 miles of protected bike lanes by 2026.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push
City will have at least nine early voting sites, including some new and expanded ones.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Name, Same Mission for Nonprofit
United Methodist Children’s Services of Wisconsin now called Rooted & Rising - Washington Park, but still addressing poverty.
Nov 29th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
The Return of Sherman Park Harvest Fest
2nd annual festival on Oct 28 connects community and county government, with free food and entertainment.
Oct 20th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Do County Parks Have Too Many Bridges?
System has 170 pedestrian bridges, spends millions per year maintaining them.
Oct 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
VIA CDC’s Affordable Houses Are Test of New Building Technique
Structure of homes, sold at affordable prices, will be pre-assembled in factory near Teutonia and Hampton.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks Input on How to Grow Milwaukee
Here's how you can provide it.
Sep 11th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Milwaukee Public Library Now A Place For Teens To Work Out Conflicts
Circle Keeping program designed as a strategy to build social skills, diffuse conflicts.
Sep 8th, 2023 by Devin Blake
Buffalo Boss Opening on Near West Side
Wings-focused restaurant plans to open first standalone location on Sept. 11.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
A New Westside Home For Creatives
Washington Park Media Center opens on W. Vliet Street.
Aug 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Burgelis Running for Borkowski’s Common Council Seat
Freshman supervisor will not seek re-election to the Milwaukee County Board.
Aug 29th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Pony Rides Could Return To The Zoo
Pony rides were discontinued since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Executive Hosting Parks ‘Celebrity Softball Game’
Teams include local journalists, artists, business owners, activists, politicians and community leaders.
Aug 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Crowley Signs Sales Tax Legislation, Tax Starts January 1
Crowley and Nicholson sign sales tax legislation, celebrate historic moment for Milwaukee County.
Aug 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Executive Will Host 4 Budget Town Halls, Discuss Sales Tax Impact
David Crowley will introduce executive budget later this year. First in years that doesn't include immediate cuts.
Aug 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax
Four town halls scheduled this month
Jul 10th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Washington Park Was Once Farmland
Olmsted-designed park is an urban oasis with historic homes nearby.
Jul 7th, 2023 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Your Input Sought On How To Get To One Million Residents
Public meetings will seek suggestions on how to grow city and achieve mayor's vision.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech
Public safety, an end to reckless driving, more bike lanes, lead lateral replacement and a city government back from the brink.
Jun 26th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Planning Three Protected Bike Lanes, Trail to Lake
City seeking federal funds from state to advance projects across city.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
A Tale of Two Cities
The rise and fall of Milwaukee's parks and fall and rise of New York's Central Park offer an important lesson.
May 30th, 2023 by Frank Schneiger
New Data Traces Milwaukee’s Long Foreclosure Crisis
Citywide, 14% of all houses suffered at least one foreclosure from 2007 to 2016.
May 29th, 2023 by John D. Johnson
Big Truck Day, Maifest And More
A wide array of beer, live music and family events offer a chance to take advantage of nice weather.
May 18th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
Habitat Building 9 Homes On 1 City Block
Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff will help, part of larger effort to build 80 houses in Harambee neighborhood.
May 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Parks Plans to Rebuild Washington Park Bridges
Aggressive construction timeline to replace two lagoon bridges by end of year.
May 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Highland Park To Become Harley Park
The Harley-Davidson Foundation offers $350,000 for park improvements and 10 years of maintenance.
Apr 13th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Who Is New Port Director Jackie Q. Carter?
A Milwaukee native, Carter made history when she became the first Black person and first woman to run the city's port.
Apr 7th, 2023 by Chesnie Wardell
Harley-Davidson May Revamp Highland Park
Would pay for improvements but may seek new name for park near corporate campus.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances
City has first-of-its-kind formal role in study of 1.5-mile Highway 175.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Parks’ Former Barn Youth Hostel Could Be Redeveloped
Seeking developer for barn and residential building on site located on Root River Parkway.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Bucks, Froedtert Plan Massive Health Equity Initiative
20-year, up-to-$100 million effort aims to be a data-driven eliminator of health disparities.
Mar 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wedding-Focused Event Hall Planned for Vliet Street Near Washington Park
Industry veterans to open Denizen MKE, among a wave of new developments planned for Near West Side.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant
City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Releases Funds for Park Projects
County board approves $1.3 million in maintenance, repairs and new projects for parks.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
South Milwaukee Baseball Diamond Getting Upgrade
South Milwaukee School District maintains baseball diamond owned by the county.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Construction Underway on Traffic Calming Projects
New curb bump-outs and other interventions aim to reduce reckless driving.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Vote Early at Fiserv Forum, 13 Other Sites
Bucks's arena among 14 early voting sites in city of Milwaukee for November election.
Sep 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Presenting the Original King of Chicken
North-side takeout restaurant opening a few blocks from Washington Park.
Sep 12th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Here’s Where to Find or Donate School Supplies
More than a dozen events this month offering free or reduced cost school supplies.
Aug 12th, 2022 by Sam Woods
Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted
Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
City Making Progress on Reckless Driving
Mayor Johnson providing leadership. But more needs to be done.
Jul 4th, 2022 by Jordan MoralesNeighborhood Buildings
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1628 N. 33rd St.
1628 N. 33rd St. (2013) is among the dozens of homes built in Washington Park by Habitat for Humanity.
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1638 N. 33rd St.
1638 N. 33rd St. (2013) is among the dozens of homes built in Washington Park by Habitat for Humanity
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1714-1716 N. 37th St.
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1732-1734 N. 37th St.
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3616 W. Vliet St.
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3716-3718 W. Roberts St.
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3719 W. Walnut St.
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3726-3728 W. Roberts St.
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3740-3742 W. Walnut St.
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37th Street School
Former Milwaukee Public Schools building, vacant from 2006 until completion of redevelopment into apartments in 2021.
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3817-3819 W. North Ave.
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3818-3820 W. Lisbon Ave.
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3826-3828 W. Lisbon Ave.
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3920 W. Vliet St.
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4113-4115 W. North Ave.
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4117-4121 W. North Ave.
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Art Intersection MKE
Art development on a series of vacant lots at N. 35th and W. Vliet streets.
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Washington Park Senior Center
Senior center located in Milwaukee County Parks' Washington Park.
