Washington Park

Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping

Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.

See The Design Concepts To Replace Stadium Freeway

More than 10 alternatives released for the northside freeway spur.

Public Meeting On Freeway-To-Boulevard Project

Community input sought on proposal to convert Stadium Freeway to boulevard.

Public meeting to be held for Reimagining WIS 175 Study

Meet The New Milwaukee County Board

When the next legislative cycle begins, there will be four new supervisors.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Reflects on First Term Successes

During his first term, County Executive Crowley delivered investments, initiatives, and policies to advance racial equity in Milwaukee County

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

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

Meet the Candidates For City Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

County Executive David Crowley Successfully Advocates for New Federal Funding in Milwaukee County

President Biden signs federal appropriations legislation that will deploy investments in Milwaukee County for affordable housing, transit, and parks

Say Goodbye to the Zoo’s Steam Engines

Zoo selling steam engines to a Wisconsin Dells train museum, replacing them with new locomotives.

The Florentine Opera Rebels

Butterfly and Carmen Are Coming!

County Getting $4 Million Federal Funding for Transit, Parks

Return of federal earmarks, advocacy by Rep. Moore and Sen. Baldwin delivers for county.

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

Burgelis Campaign Rolls Out Longer List of Endorsements in advance of Tuesday Feb 20 Primary Election

City Opens New Early Voting Site

Early voting has begun for spring primary election on Feb. 20.

Celebrate Black History Month at the Milwaukee Public Library with a Challenge and Renowned Author Events

Vacant Lots Becoming Public Healing Spaces

City of Milwaukee program has found broad support from neighbors.

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.

Milwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push

City will have at least nine early voting sites, including some new and expanded ones.

New Name, Same Mission for Nonprofit

United Methodist Children’s Services of Wisconsin now called Rooted & Rising - Washington Park, but still addressing poverty.

Milwaukee County’s Washington Park Designated a Historic Landmark

Supervisor Burgelis Praises 2024 Budget’s Investments in Public Safety and Other Important Issues

The Return of Sherman Park Harvest Fest

2nd annual festival on Oct 28 connects community and county government, with free food and entertainment.

Do County Parks Have Too Many Bridges?

System has 170 pedestrian bridges, spends millions per year maintaining them.

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.

City Seeks Input on How to Grow Milwaukee

Here's how you can provide it.

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.

Buffalo Boss Opening on Near West Side

Wings-focused restaurant plans to open first standalone location on Sept. 11.

A New Westside Home For Creatives

Washington Park Media Center opens on W. Vliet Street.

Burgelis Running for Borkowski’s Common Council Seat

Freshman supervisor will not seek re-election to the Milwaukee County Board.

Four New Businesses Open In Milwaukee’s Near West Side

Openings demonstrate continued momentum toward neighborhood revitalization and economic development

Pony Rides Could Return To The Zoo

Pony rides were discontinued since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

County Executive Hosting Parks ‘Celebrity Softball Game’

Teams include local journalists, artists, business owners, activists, politicians and community leaders.

Crowley Signs Sales Tax Legislation, Tax Starts January 1

Crowley and Nicholson sign sales tax legislation, celebrate historic moment for Milwaukee County.

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.

Washington Park Wednesdays

Join us for VIVA! Washington Park

County Supervisors Hosting Washington Park Senior Center Town Hall Meeting on Proposed Sales Tax Increase

 

Milwaukee Ballet Dances Into the Community with “Ballet Beat”

Dancers will host free performances, workshops, and activities throughout Milwaukee

Supervisors Holding Town Halls on Sales Tax

Four town halls scheduled this month

Washington Park Wednesdays kicks off this week!

Washington Park Was Once Farmland

Olmsted-designed park is an urban oasis with historic homes nearby.

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.

Milwaukee to Celebrate Independence Day in 2023

Tradition of City Celebrations to Include Fireworks, Family Activities, and Community Events

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.

Milwaukee Planning Three Protected Bike Lanes, Trail to Lake

City seeking federal funds from state to advance projects across city.

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.

New Data Traces Milwaukee’s Long Foreclosure Crisis

Citywide, 14% of all houses suffered at least one foreclosure from 2007 to 2016.

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.

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.

Parks Plans to Rebuild Washington Park Bridges

Aggressive construction timeline to replace two lagoon bridges by end of year.

First public meeting set for Reimagining WIS 175 Study

Highland Park To Become Harley Park

The Harley-Davidson Foundation offers $350,000 for park improvements and 10 years of maintenance.

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.

Harley-Davidson May Revamp Highland Park

Would pay for improvements but may seek new name for park near corporate campus.

West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances

City has first-of-its-kind formal role in study of 1.5-mile Highway 175.

Parks’ Former Barn Youth Hostel Could Be Redeveloped

Seeking developer for barn and residential building on site located on Root River Parkway.

Bucks, Froedtert Plan Massive Health Equity Initiative

20-year, up-to-$100 million effort aims to be a data-driven eliminator of health disparities.

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.

Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant

City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.

Board Releases Funds for Park Projects

County board approves $1.3 million in maintenance, repairs and new projects for parks.

South Milwaukee Baseball Diamond Getting Upgrade

South Milwaukee School District maintains baseball diamond owned by the county.

Washington Park Bridge Replacement Project Moves Forward

Deteriorating Bridges Spanning Washington Park Lagoon will be replaced in late 2023

I-94 East-West study public comment period extended to January 31, 2023

WisDOT continues to encourage stakeholder input in the environmental document process

Habitat ReStore Salvaging Huge Donation of Reusable Materials From Historic Komatsu Campus

New Baiting And Feeding Ban Begins Dec. 12, 2022

We Are Here MKE Collective in partnership with Milwaukee Office of Violence Prevention Host Town Hall to Bring Awareness to Domestic Violence

Chairwoman Nicholson Applauds New Olmsted Way in Washington Park

WEC Customers – Make Your Voice Heard. Public Hearings on Big Rate Cases Next Week

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Construction Underway on Traffic Calming Projects

New curb bump-outs and other interventions aim to reduce reckless driving.

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.

Vote Early at Fiserv Forum, 13 Other Sites

Bucks's arena among 14 early voting sites in city of Milwaukee for November election.

Presenting the Original King of Chicken

North-side takeout restaurant opening a few blocks from Washington Park.

Here’s Where to Find or Donate School Supplies

More than a dozen events this month offering free or reduced cost school supplies.

Chairwoman Nicholson Proposal to Change Parkway in Washington Park to Olmsted Way Approved

Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted

Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.

The Arts Connect Rural and Urban Culture During Washington Park Wednesdays’ “Farm to Park” Event

Ballet, Live Music and Urban and Rural Creatives Bring Live Performances

City of Milwaukee’s Independence Day Fireworks Rescheduled for August 2, 2022

City Making Progress on Reckless Driving

Mayor Johnson providing leadership. But more needs to be done.

Urban Ecology Center Plans Event Venue

East Side event space is near Oak Leaf Trail and the river. Plus: A big week of real estate news.

MPD launches Operation Summer Guardian

Milwaukee Ballet Brings Dance into the Community Throughout July

The month of free “Ballet Beat” workshops and activities culminates with two outdoor performances

Statement From the Office of Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley

Ruby J’s Planned for Uptown

New family restaurant would serve all-American breakfast, lunch and dinner.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Issues Heat Health Advisory

Residents advised to take precautions during hot weather conditions

City Plans 27 Early Voting Sites

Council set to approve list, including Fiserv Forum and Gee's Clippers, but not all may be used.

Charles Allis Art Museum Celebrates Dressing the Abbey Success!

Most Well Attended Exhibition in Museum’s 70+ Year History

Milwaukee to Celebrate Independence Day in 2022

Tradition of City Celebrations to Continue with Community Activities

Supervisor Burgelis to Participate in National Senior Health and Fitness Day at Washington Park

Should Milwaukee Remove A Second Freeway?

1.5-mile-long Wisconsin Highway 175, formerly US 41, could become a boulevard.

Can Milwaukee’s Waterways Be More Accessible?

Local organizations are trying to make recreation around waterways easier for everyone.

Evers Allocating $20 Million For Affordable Housing Projects

Program could move 17 Milwaukee projects from rendering to reality.

DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs

Plan to combat reckless driving, protect pedestrians using ARPA funds.

Trees, Green Space Reduce Strokes, Study Finds

Milwaukee study finds residents living near green space 19% less likely to have strokes.

Winterfest Returns to Washington Park

Plus: two gallery events, a prohibition-themed party, family day at the zoo, a fat tire bike race and more

How To Vote Early in Milwaukee

Lots of options to vote early for Feb. 15 spring primary, but the hours are limited.

New Election Commission Appointed

Three new commissioners likely first task: ruling on challenges to mayoral signatures.

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Contracts COVID-19

Johnson is fully vaccinated and boosted.

9 Takeaways on New Stadium Interchange

Costs rising, congestion data lacking, but expansion seems inevitable.