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City of Milwaukee, Habitat for Humanity Working to Build New Housing in Harambee Neighborhood

DPW Unveils 16 Traffic Calming Projects

Effort being funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds. Construction to start in spring.

Where To Get Free Meals For Thanksgiving

And how you can help: where you can donate food.

‘We Have Two Different Justice Systems’

Chairwoman Nicholson Statement on the Kyle Rittenhouse Verdict

Meet 14 Urban Farmers

14 Milwaukee residents growing a rich variety of crops.

Redeveloped 37th Street School Opens

Affordable apartments available for seniors, with neighborhood resident serving as developer.

The Brewery District Hosts Equinox Music Festival

Plus, a paranormal conference, Third Space Brewing Fifth Anniversary, Doors Open Milwaukee, the return of Skylight Theatre and more.

Urban Ecology Center 7th Annual HKE MKE Returns with a Week Full of Events

Hikes support local organization, presented by the Rotary Club of Milwaukee

Six Council Members Want Tougher Pandemic Rules

Push mayor for indoor mask mandate and mandatory vaccinations for city employees.

Barrett Calls For $44 Million In Workforce And Housing Spending

Funds would come from $394 million federal ARPA grant.

Milwaukee Ballet dances back into the community with free activities and performances all month long

-In-person Ballet Beat program led by new Director of Community Engagement Samantha Martinson-

Hike for History in Washington Park

Plus, Sprecher Fest, Tosa Makers Market, sunset canoeing and Fourth of July festivities.

25 Summer Resources For Kids

For recreation, classes, safety, health and healing

MPS Fights Two Pandemics

COVID-19 and inequality. Lower rates of vaccination and less academic progress for minorities.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Milwaukee County to Host Walk at Washington Park in Honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

--Join County Executive David Crowley and others to increase awareness of this important issue--

Flowers, Music, Bikes and Beer

Not to mention a pre-1975 car show. Lots to do this week.

Vaccination Rate Below 20% in One Milwaukee Neighborhood

But your sewage doesn't lie, COVID-19 case rates are declining in the city.

Milwaukee Area Mass Vaccination Clinics End This Week

The federally-run Wisconsin Center clinic and the county-run Kosciuszko Community Center will administer their last shots this week.

Habitat Building 80 Homes in Harambee

Backed by Bader Philanthropies, Habitat aims to transform the fortunes of neighborhood and families

Rebuild I-94 With Six Lanes

Don’t expand to eight lanes. Do include other transportation, like bicycles and buses.

Big Changes for Craft Beer Lovers

Camino moves to new location. Central Standard Distillery opening in July. Plus: new Mexican and Thai-Laotian fare.

Nacho City Planned For 38th and North

Restaurant would sell nachos and tacos in the city's Washington Park neighborhood.

Charges Issued Against Suspects in Brutal Homicide Investigation

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Takes Two People into Custody in Connection with Brutal Homicide Investigation

37th Street School Finds New Life

Conversion of long-vacant school to affordable housing is underway.

Milwaukee Bucks and Sargento Foods Bring Back ‘Tipoff for Homes’ Initiative for 2020-21 Season

Six New Milwaukee School Board Candidates

Three for open seats, three opposing incumbents in Spring 2021 election.

Dilapidated Building To Become Community Resource Hub

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Did You Like the “Active Streets” Program?

Take a survey from the City of Milwaukee and help guide future efforts.

Safe. Secure. Counted! Make Sure Your Vote Counts in the 414 this Election Day

City of Milwaukee’s Election Commission provides information on Election Day voting

Safe. Secure. Counted! Make Sure Your Vote Counts in the 414 this Election Day

City of Milwaukee’s Election Commission provides information on Election Day voting

Leaders to discuss final voting push before Tuesday’s Fall General Election

Where and When To Vote Early in Milwaukee

14 early voting sites are available from October 20th through November 1st.

City of Milwaukee Expands Early Voting to 14 Locations for the 2020 General Election

In-person early voting starts today

Early voting starts today in Milwaukee

No Early Voting at Miller Park, Fiserv Forum

City fears legal challenges of sites not approved at June emergency meeting.

Art and Artisan Fair Coming to Bayshore

Plus, there are opportunities to drink some Oktoberfest beer and go on a hike with the family.

Hike to Support the Urban Ecology Center

Plus, a virtual Doors Open Milwaukee, and outdoor movie night and it's Walkers Point Appreciation Week.

Mayor Barrett’s 2021 Executive Budget Address

Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Incident in Washington Park

City Advancing 26-Station Bublr Bikes Expansion

Federal grant funding new bike sharing stations. See where.

Lake Park Has 138 Acres

No need to walk them all, though it’s so scenic you might be tempted.

Two Milwaukee projects win AARP ‘Small Dollar, Big Impact’ grants

Miller Park, Fiserv Forum Will Be Early Voting Sites

Pro sports facilities will serve as two of the city's 18 early voting sites.

UWM Professor Wins Fulbright Award

Architecture Prof Arijit Sen, who works with students on research of overlooked neighborhoods, will travel to India.

New Mac’n’Cheese Place in Bay View

New Caribbean restaurant in Walker's Point and Basque-style cuisine on East Side.

After the DNC, What’s Next?

We're betting on Milwaukee's future, so should you.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality, Racial Injustice

This weekend there is a mural unveiling and a bike ride to celebrate Black lives.

Evictions Rising, Activists Call For Moratorium

Pandemic is worsening the crisis of evictions in Milwaukee.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality

This weekend will mark the second-straight month of protests.

March Honors Ernest Lacy, Died in MPD Custody in 1981

62nd day of marches honor Lacy, who would have turned 62 Tuesday.

Miller Park To Be Early Voting Site

Milwaukee residents will be able to vote for President at ballpark.

Suspected Sex Trafficking House Burned

Crowd surrounds house at 40th and Lloyd believed to be connected to missing children.

Black is Beautiful Slow Ride Loops Through City

Over 1,000 people take to their bikes to spread a message of social justice.

‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic

County teams with city, police, non-profits to distribute meals, face masks, resource bags at local parks.

Peaceful March Sees Signs of Solidarity

As march traverses city's west side and Wauwatosa it's met with support.

Pete’s Pops Opens Second, Dog-friendly Location in Bay View

Owner Pete Cooney started with a push cart, now he has two stores.

Marchers Show Up Despite The Rain

Tropical storm doesn't stop three marches across the city, one with only cars.

Pastors Lead Peaceful Protest, But Second March Draws Police in Riot Gear

A tale of two marches, one with songs of unity, another with a standoff between marchers and dozens of police officers.

7 Resources for Support During Pandemic

These resources can help you with essential items, services you need to get by.

Pools Closed for 2020 Season

Many wading pools and splash pads will remain open.

Milwaukee County Park Deep-Well Pools to Remain Closed this Summer as a Result of COVID-19

Council Committee Blesses Active Streets

And wants more. "Why seven miles? Why not do 70 miles?" asks alderman.

Active Streets Program Needs Volunteers

Live near one of the closed streets? Help keep track of how it's going.

“Active Streets” Will Close City Streets, Parkways In Favor of Pedestrians, Cyclists

This campaign aims to create more public space in Milwaukee, closing off parkways and some city streets to traffic.

State Grant Will Support 27th and Wisconsin Demolition

Plus: A run down of the week's real estate news.

Delish MKE! Bringing Take-Out Sandwiches to Washington Park

New food counter will serve breakfast and lunch.

$6.9 Million Won for 317 Affordable Apartments

7 city projects win WHEDA funding that will leverage millions more private dollars.

Affordable Housing Redevelopment for 37th Street School Gets City Funding

Plus: City assessments top 2008 values for the first time.

Marcelia Nicholson Elected Chairwoman of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

City Will Accept Absentee Ballots, Serve as Required Witness at Five Sites

56,000 absentee ballots requested already. Lawsuits pending in court could change election.

Donut Shop Planned for 41st and North

Fred Chambers grew up in neighborhood, plans to revitalize vacant building.

Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19

County Sales Tax Legislation Gets Hearing

Bill supported by local business leaders allows hike in county sales tax for local purposes.

Board Seeks Unified Approach to Services

County approves One Milwaukee Task Force, aims to unify county, city and MPS services for high need neighborhoods.

UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital

Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.

Five Libraries to Add Green Infrastructure

$1.6 million for green roofs, porous pavement, bioswales, trees and more.

Developers Must Monitor Homes on Hold

Under new policy, developers must watchdog city-owned homes held for them to buy.

Strauss Closes Door on Milwaukee Move

Plus: An abandoned basement discovered in former Grand Avenue Mall.

City Wins Grant for New Park on 31st and Galena

Pump track, sepak takraw courts will cater to cyclists and area's Southeast Asian population. Builds on previous support from Green Bay Packers.

10,000 Affordable Homes Effort On Track

Two years into it, mayor's initiative driven by new houses, home repairs, home sales.

City to Sell 19 Lots for Habitat Homes

Committee okays selling vacant lots for $1 each, to create new owner-occupied homes.

Bader Funds 40 New Homes in Harambee

$1 million gift funds new Habitat for Humanity revitalization project.

See The Canstruction of Local Landmarks

Plus: Associated gives Milwaukee Center new name & upgrades, mass timber building tops off.

40 Affordable Homes for Washington Park

Developer plans to rehab 24 properties, including many duplexes, in one-mile radius.

“Officer Ray’s” FPC Appointment Okayed

Committee approves appointment of retired officer to police oversight board.

Public Meeting for Board of Fire and Police Commission Appointee

The public event will take place on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Washington Park Senior Center.

Cafe-Cop House Coming to Clarke Square

Unique center is a partnership of city, non-profit Journey House and police department.

Milwaukee County Needs a Bold Vision

Creative leadership could save money, pay for more services.

MCTS Plans to Cut 16 Bus Routes

Most riders wouldn't be affected by cuts, driven by projected $5.9 million budget deficit.

Milwaukee County Announces Upcoming Budget Public Engagement Sessions

Four sessions in partnership with Milwaukee County Supervisors provide forum for residents to share priorities and weigh in on new revenue options

Milwaukee County Officials Remind Residents to Take Precautions During the Hot Weather

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for south central and southeast Wisconsin from 12:00PM on July 18 through 11:00PM on July 19

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Iconic American Musical West Side Story On Sale Event Broke Box Office Records with Nearly $300,000 in Sales

Several performances are nearly sold out and several performances only have individual seats left.

Milwaukee Ballet hits the streets with free activities and performances in Ballet Beat program

The month-long tour for the community kicks off June 24

Fishing and Fun at the Washington Park Pond

Dozens of Milwaukee children learned about the joys of fishing and the great outdoors at a how-to event at Washington Park.

1,500 Bottles a Second

The 10-foot sculpture was created with 1,500 used plastic water bottles, used soda syrup barrels and plastic items found during a recent river cleanup event.

Habitat Building 100 Homes in Midtown

Brewers star Ryan Braun, Racing Sausages join volunteers to build house on N. 29th St.