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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
Can Senior Centers Be Saved?
New report considers costs, future of Milwaukee County’s five senior centers.
Apr 20th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
20th MANDI Awards Get Big Turnout
Many politicians at celebration honoring those improving city's neighborhoods.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2019 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods
This year MANDIs celebrated its 20th year anniversary.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Zoo Opening New Elephant Exhibit
Bigger exhibit with better care of African elephants will open in May.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Local Nonprofit Youthaiti Is Giving a ‘Crap’ at Haitifest
Raising Money to Support Sustainable Hygiene and Sanitation in Haiti
Apr 8th, 2019 by Youthaiti
Vote For Best Group, People Helping City
You can vote for MANDI's "People's Choice Award," help a favorite non-profit win $1,000.
Apr 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Marathon Course Preview
Runner Ben Lamers lays out the course, also for Half Marathon, on April 6th.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Milwaukee Marathon
Green Group’s Washington Park Plan Proceeds
With county board approval of long-term lease, Urban Ecology Center will expand facilities, services.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
Board of Supervisors Approves Urban Ecology Center Lease of Washington Park
"The Urban Ecology Center's investment in Washington Park will benefit county residents for years to come."
Mar 21st, 2019 by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson
Fred Kaems
"I love this city and have seen it grow so much in the past five-plus years, but we have far to go."
Mar 18th, 2019 by Newaukee
The Rise of Victory Gardens
Founded in 2008, it keeps expanding city gardens and healthy food supplies.
Mar 15th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
City Recognizes Completion of the Washington Park Townhomes
Quality Housing Added to Milwaukee’s 30th Street Corridor
Mar 1st, 2019 by City of Milwaukee
Milwaukee County Parks reveals 2019 Traveling Beer Garden schedule
For the past five years the Traveling Beer Gardens have been an integral part of Milwaukee's summer fun. The Traveling Beer Garden opens on May 8, the entire 2019 schedule includes new parks throughout Milwaukee County.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Milwaukee County Parks
Community Group Keeps the Music Going
Washington Park Neighbors creates summer concert series that reflects neighborhood.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Should Washington Park Get Historic Designation?
Proposal for Olmsted-designed park could alter Urban Ecology Center’s plans for renovation.
Jan 27th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
First COP Houses Coming to City
Council members debate impact as Harambee area gets community oriented policing houses.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Jenny Fischer
Who Wants to Redevelop the Capitol Library?
City aims to redevelop sixth library to add to tax base, create new library.
Jan 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Washington Park Celebrates Holidays with New Decorations
New solar-powered holiday wreaths decorate Lisbon Avenue.
Dec 23rd, 2018 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
A ‘Maptacular’ Idea to Fund Parks
New fund for parks from merchandise sold, including unique maps of parks.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes
Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
37th Street School Project Extended
Redeveloping school into 49 senior apartments. Developers still applying for tax credits.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Near West Side to Become Outdoor Theater This Weekend
For one night only, local filmmakers will take their works to the streets for the Mobile Lantern Film Exhibition
Sep 4th, 2018 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.
Milwaukee Promise Zones End of Summer Celebration
The Milwaukee Promise Zones initiative celebrates the Summer work of youth throughout the city
Aug 11th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Richard Schmidt is Failing to Keep Us Safe
Richard Schmidt has failed to articulate a coherent strategy to protect our neighborhood parks.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Earnell Lucas
Two cops dead and homicides, shootings, violence and disorder continue – where’s the plan, Tom?
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - August 6, 2018
Aug 6th, 2018 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
2018 Strange Fruit Music Festival
The Festival has offered deep insights into how the musical community deeply desires the ability to trust each other, learn together, and grow together.
Aug 4th, 2018 by Voodoo Honey Records
Who’s Overseeing Washington Park Changes?
Granting so much power to Urban Ecology Center might be a mistake, violating Olmsted’s vision for the park.
Aug 2nd, 2018 by Michael H. Carriere
Urban Ecology Center Lease for Washington Park Advances
"The Urban Ecology Center's investment in Washington Park will benefit county residents for years to come."
Jul 26th, 2018 by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson
Old Library To Become Retail Market
Building on 42nd and North, vacant since 2003, would feature various retail vendors.
Jul 14th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Why Two Streets Named Washington?
The great street name purge of 1920s left in place the duplication of Washington names.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
Can Vliet Street Be Revived?
Business owners, community activists encouraged by beautification efforts.
Jul 11th, 2018 by Jenny Whidden
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
How to Use Data for Neighborhood Improvement
Data Day event highlights organizations’ data-driven change efforts.
Jun 6th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich
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
A Washington Heights Ribbon Cutting
Music school opens in formerly vacant building on 47th and Vliet.
May 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Jane’s Walk Is All About Neighborhoods
Annual celebration of urban theorist Jane Jacobs offers 30 guided walks.
May 10th, 2018 by Lydia Slattery
More Smoke Alarms for the City
Partners Red Cross and Harley Davidson install 700 smoke alarms in city neighborhoods.
May 9th, 2018 by Margaret Cannon
Summer of Music taking Shape in Milwaukee County Parks
Park visitors this year will also be able to enjoy live music at beer gardens.
May 3rd, 2018 by Milwaukee County Parks
City to Host National Conference
Officials want to show off solutions to urban blight at Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference.
Apr 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Urban Studies forum examines development, gentrification and environmental justice
Keynote address from University of Illinois-Chicago professor Janet L. Smith.
Apr 24th, 2018 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
County Board Elects Nicholson as First Vice Chairwoman
Supervisor Nicholson was first elected to the Milwaukee County Board in 2016
Apr 16th, 2018 by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson
Celebrating the Sherman Park Neighborhood
City Hall event mixes personal histories of residents, architectural history project and dance.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Margaret Cannon
100 New Home Projects for Midtown
Habitat plans 80 new home ownership projects and 20 renovations.
Apr 11th, 2018 by Talis Shelbourne
More Community Policing Needed?
Critics say Police Department must be more accountable.
Mar 30th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj
Initiative to help build, rehab, and repair 100 homes in Midtown
The Midtown 100 project will include building 65 new homes, rehabilitating 15 homes and completing critical repairs on 20 homes.
Mar 23rd, 2018 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Serving More Than 60,000 Youth
In 20 years, the Artists Working in Education program has had huge impact.
Feb 6th, 2018 by Rachel Kubik
Urban Ecology’s Winterfest Brings the Fun
Seasonal event draws a crowd to Washington Park.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
Washington Heights the Next Bay View?
Developer Ryan Pattee has seen the future and it's on the West Side.
Jan 11th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Residents Discuss City’s Blueprint for Peace
Meeting at Washington Park Library discusses ideas for violence prevention plan.
Dec 10th, 2017 by Leah Harris
City’s Housing Fund Has Big Impact
$7 million invested over 11 years has leveraged an additional $176 million in spending.
Dec 7th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
BBC Report on City Is Real
For those who know city's neighborhoods, the documentary echoes our experience.
Nov 9th, 2017 by Isiah Holmes
School Will Become Apartment Complex
Former 37th Street School will be turned into 50 senior apartments, 10 townhomes.
Nov 1st, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Safe & Sound Receives $625,000 Grant to Continue 27th Street West Drug Free Coalition in 53208 Zip Code
The Drug-Free Communities Support Program is the Nation’s leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent youth substance use.
Oct 4th, 2017 by Safe & Sound
County Board Set to Begin Public Deliberations on 2018 Budget
"County Executive Abele continues to ignore the will of the voters, who opposed his $60 wheel tax by a landslide 72% margin in April."
Sep 28th, 2017 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
RICH Program Dedicates Its First Home
First of 20 homes is redeveloped for new owners in Washington Park area.
Sep 2nd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Guide to 67 Races and Fun Runs
From April Bloop to Santa Hustle to Irish Jig Jog you can run all year.
Aug 30th, 2017 by Caroline Blair
Strange Fruit Music Festival’s Second Year
Now in its second year, The Strange Fruit Music Festival returns to explore the thoughts and emotions of local musicians regarding the current climate of racial relations in Milwaukee and the country as a whole
Aug 19th, 2017 by Press Release
Police Reach Out to Community
National Night Out at Washington Park seeks to bridge gap. Results mixed.
Aug 11th, 2017 by Hailey Richards
MPS Run Back to School on August 26
5k run / 1.5 mile walk set for Saturday, August 26
Aug 9th, 2017 by Milwaukee Recreation
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces 2018 Budget Listening Sessions
These sessions will be interactive and are designed to provide meaningful and detailed feedback from all participants.
Aug 3rd, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
Sargento Builds Homes in Milwaukee
Wisconsin-based cheese producer has been building homes in Milwaukee for 25 years.
Aug 2nd, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Showcasing People and Places of Sherman Park
UWM architecture field school focuses on nine blocks in Sherman Park this summer.
Aug 2nd, 2017 by Mitchell Mittelstedt
Stacie Adler
"Milwaukee has the unique charm of being a large city but also a place where you feel a strong sense of community."
Jul 24th, 2017 by Newaukee
Habitat for Humanity Targets Midtown, Harambee
Investing $9 million in Midtown, $16 to $20 million in Harambee neighborhoods.
Jul 20th, 2017 by Keith Schubert
Community Block Grant Funding input needed at public hearings
Council members looking for input to help create jobs, development activity
Jul 12th, 2017 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Summer Programs for Children
Find free and affordable summer programs and camps for children
Jun 18th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
Near West Side Partners Announces 2nd Annual Rev-Up MKE
Applications are open for the “Shark Tank”-style small business competition that identifies next generation entrepreneurs
Jun 7th, 2017 by Near West Side Partners, Inc.
Plan Your Summer!
The 2017 Parks “Summer’s Best” Entertainment Guide is here
May 31st, 2017 by Milwaukee County Parks
City Moves Forward on Highway 175
70 trees planted at Lisbon Ave. terminus of old Highway 41.
May 30th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
500 New Community Gardens
All built in May by Victory Garden Initiative, bringing its total to 3,500.
May 25th, 2017 by Alexandria Bursiek
Maanaan Nadeem Shakeel Sabir
"I live in the Lindsay Heights section of Milwaukee and I love it because it's a sponge of love. "
May 1st, 2017 by Newaukee
Can City Mend Highway 175?
Four plans to fix terminus at 46th and Lisbon presented.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Supervisors Allocate $210,000 for Washington Park Soccer Fields
Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson authored the resolution after listening to constituents.
Apr 20th, 2017 by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson
More People to Grown Their Own Food
May 13th will launch nation’s largest garden-building event
Apr 5th, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative
County Executive Abele Announces Launch of Additional Public Hearings, Online Feedback for BHD
Goal is to increase public involvement and diversity of ideas to shape BHD budget
Mar 1st, 2017 by County Executive Chris Abele
Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson to Hold Community Information Session January 20
She Invites All Residents of the 5th District to Learn and Discuss Proposed Repairs to Washington Park
Jan 18th, 2017 by County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson
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
Can Non-Profits Make a Difference?
They've grown locally from 824 to 2,333 since 1989. Expert urges focus on social change.
Dec 15th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
New Pay-What-You-Can Cafe
Tricklebee Cafe in Sherman Park is non-profit restaurant that seeks to build community.
Dec 6th, 2016 by Naomi Waxman
More Than Downtown Development Needed
City leaders at economic summit say more development must occur in neighborhoods.
Nov 3rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
All Aboard Wisconsin Supports Additional Chicago – Milwaukee Passenger Rail Service
“All Aboard Wisconsin believes it is critical to voice its support for more frequent rail service between the two cities of Milwaukee and Chicago,” stated Nona Hill, President of AAW.
Oct 26th, 2016 by All Aboard Wisconsin
