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Public invited to provide input on Hiawatha service improvement proposals
Three daily round trips between Milwaukee and Chicago would be added
Oct 19th, 2016 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The Story of Washington Park
Often overlooked neighborhood gets its story told in new work of documentary theater.
Oct 11th, 2016 by Virginia Small
UWM Welcomes Imagining America Across Milwaukee
Imagining America creates democratic spaces to foster and advance publically engaged scholarship that draw on arts, humanities, and design.
Oct 5th, 2016 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Architect Revitalizes, Repurposes and Builds Community
Allyson Nemec specializes in working with existing buildings, rather than new construction.
Sep 29th, 2016 by Kathy Quirk
Festival Celebrates Black Lives
First year of Sankofa MKE festival seeks to give voice to the black community.
Sep 16th, 2016 by Mitchell Mittelstedt
Chairman Lipscomb Responds to Administration Proposal to Charge for Lakefront Parking
Asks, “Who would want to impose a tax on Independence Day celebrations and family picnics at the lakefront?”
Aug 10th, 2016 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
Edgar Lin Receives Last Minute Endorsement of Assembly Representative LaTonya Johnson
Asks Neighbors for their Vote on August 9
Aug 8th, 2016 by Edgar Lin
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Announces 2017 Budget Listening Sessions
“As we do the work of creating a responsible budget for the upcoming year, I look forward to hearing from the public”
Aug 2nd, 2016 by County Executive Chris Abele
Edgar Lin Announces Major Endorsements
Local Unions, Community Organizations and Community Leaders Express Support for Leading Challenger in 16th AD Race
Jul 27th, 2016 by Edgar Lin
Black Residents Talk About Police Misconduct
Demands for accountability at listening session of county Office of African American Affairs.
Jul 22nd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Milwaukee Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton endorses Milwaukee Co. District Attorney John Chisholm for re-election
“I am proud to endorse John Chisholm for another four-year term and look forward to continuing to partner with him in making our neighborhoods safer and stronger,” said Common Council President Ashanti Hamilton
Jul 22nd, 2016 by John Chisholm
Youth Group Leader Gets National Coverage
Marcus Duke, head of Club Kids 414, wins honors, TV coverage on BET Awards Show.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Foundation’s Nohl Fund grants $338,000 toward area arts programs
The Mary L. Nohl fund has made grants of more than $7 million since 2001 in support of visual arts and arts education in the metropolitan area.
Jul 11th, 2016 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Joint Effort Improving Housing on West Side
Lowe’s and Habitat for Humanity will repair, rehab 60 homes in Washington Park neighborhood.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Amelia Jones
Effort to Create Harambee Improvement District
Neighborhood Improvement District would give grants to homeowners to make repairs, upgrades.
Jun 15th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien
Small Grants Program Has Big Impact
Community Connections program gives grants to 57 projects in many different neighborhoods.
Jun 11th, 2016 by Stephanie Harte
Celebrate Wisconsin Bike Week with Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderpersons, the Wisconsin Bike Fed, and Bublr Bikes
Wisconsin Bike Week is June 6-12, 2016
Jun 3rd, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
WHEDA Awards Nine Milwaukee Projects Low-Income Housing Tax Credits
28 projects expected to create more than 1,300 affordable housing units statewide
May 2nd, 2016 by Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority
West Lloyd Street Project Begins April 25, 2016
Project from N. 60th St. to W. Lisbon Ave. expected to be completed by October 2016, weather permitting
Apr 22nd, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
What Will Happen To Route 61?
One of three bus routes connecting inner city workers to suburban jobs, its funding may run out.
Apr 20th, 2016 by Matthew Wisla
Walker’s Point Center for the Arts Collaborative Mural Project
Weeklong project by WPCA Hands-on students and local artist John Kowalczyk
Mar 11th, 2016 by Walker’s Point Center for the Arts
Mental Health: A Community Conversation
I’ve heard from many citizens with questions and concerns about mental health services in Milwaukee.
Feb 4th, 2016 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Highway 41 and Lisbon Is a Mess
An ugly area with long lines of traffic getting off the freeway, it needs a serious fix.
Jan 27th, 2016 by John O’Neill
Wells Fargo Grant Helps West Side
$225,000 grant will improve homes in Washington Park area.
Jan 23rd, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
County Funds to Preserve Washington Park Bandshell
County will spend $1.1 million to restore 78-year-old "cultural gem" and repair baseball field.
Dec 13th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey
Highland Was Known as “Sauerkraut Boulevard”
It was also Johnson St. and Prairie St. before its name changed.
Dec 11th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Urban Ecology Has Brainstorming Session
Neighbors meet with architects to discuss renovating Washington Park Urban Ecology Center.
Nov 24th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Homeless will get boost from Housing Trust Fund awards
Housing Trust Fund grants totaling $600,000 will help the homeless, provide rehabilitation for substance abuse, create jobs and help with homeowner repairs
Nov 12th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
County Board Approves Weddle Amendments to Improve Washington Park
Band Shell, West Baseball Field to Get Repairs, Amenities
Nov 11th, 2015 by Martin Weddle
Coming Home to Run
A Milwaukee native returns for last weekend’s marathon and revisits the city’s beautiful neighborhoods.
Nov 7th, 2015 by Sonya Jongsma Knauss
New Mural for Washington Park Neighborhood
Located at 31st and Lisbon, it's an artistic tribute to the old Milwaukee zoo.
Oct 28th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Milwaukee County Board Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee to Hold Budget Listening Session Monday, October 12
Listening Session to be Held at the Washington Park Senior Center Beginning at 9 a.m.
Oct 9th, 2015 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Abele Raids Reserves in Attempted Budget Bail-Out
Uses About $20 Million to Cover Pension Error. And $4 Million for Bucks Arena
Oct 9th, 2015 by County Board Chairman Theodore Lipscomb, Sr.
“Ride Across Wisconsin” Will Expand Next Year
Dubuque-to-Kenosha ride will add two-day option, with those riders staying overnight in Beloit.
Oct 2nd, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Annual Tap the Potential Events Celebrate 25 years of ADA
In October each year, the focus is on performances and artworks presented by artists who have disabilities themselves.
Sep 23rd, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Theatre
New Leader of LISC Aims to Improve City
Laura Bray helped revitalize Menomonee Valley, oversaw Three Bridges Park.
Aug 28th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Nature, ecology are focal points of Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s August gift
Experience the wonders of the natural world during a day of free access to sites in greater Milwaukee that advance environmental education, conservation, adventure and ecology.
Aug 4th, 2015 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
NAACP Milwaukee – Who Really Cares: Back Yard BBQ & Resource Fair
During the event there will be free food, giveaways, music, spoken word and vendors.
Jul 17th, 2015 by NAACP Milwaukee Branch
Washington alumni to award scholarships to their newest colleagues: 20+ grads from the Class of 2015
Alumni of Milwaukee Public Schools' Washington High School will award scholarships Wednesday to more than 20 of their newest colleagues
Jul 14th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Students Work to Improve West Side Neighborhood
Middle school students targeted drug dealing, worked with police to improve Washington Park area.
May 30th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic
Mayor’s Design Awards
The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.
May 22nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Progressive Community Health Centers Calls on State Legislature to Reject Budget Changes to Medicaid Reimbursement Rates
We oppose the proposed changes to Medicaid reimbursement rates in Wisconsin’s 2015-2017 State biennial budget.
May 21st, 2015 by Progressive Community Health Centers
How to Fix Wisconsin Avenue’s Black Hole
Creative Alliance Milwaukee has plans to activate 4th and Wisconsin. Will they work?
May 18th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Super Reader Summer Reading Program Starts Today
Milwaukee Public Library Sets Goal to Enroll 25,000 Youth in the Reading Program
May 18th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Library
A.W.E. Bus Tour Explores Milwaukee Neighborhoods, New Community Art Projects
Stops include Washington Park, Borchert Field and Riverwest/Harambee
May 11th, 2015 by Artists Working in Education
Where Will Sex Offenders Live?
Only a small percent are repeat offenders. Will local restrictions on residency force state to create uniform law?
May 2nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
$1 Million Plan to Upgrade Near West Side
Milwaukee Police, Marquette University and Harley-Davidson involved in project to redevelop area and cut crime.
Apr 19th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Mr. Milwaukee Tour Guide
You might say Adam Carr is Milwaukier Than Thou. He’s the perfect tour guide for YP Week.
Apr 2nd, 2015 by Andrew McCann
A Short History of Milwaukee’s Old Streetcar System
The city once had a dense system with 20 routes that helped change the city. Why did it die and what is its legacy?
Mar 31st, 2015 by Ken Smith
Seeking Strategies to Combat Violence
Unite Milwaukee Anti-Violence Summit, all-day event, gathered experts, politicians and city residents to talk about reducing violence in the city.
Mar 22nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Supervisors Romo West, Mayo to Hold Informational Public Meeting March 23
Chairwoman and Vice Chairman of County Board’s Health and Human Needs Committee to discuss how the proposed state budget will affect FamilyCare, IRIS and SeniorCare
Mar 18th, 2015 by Sup. Peggy A. West
The Rise of Suburban Style Homes
A variety of Postwar architecture is on display in Milwaukee, as is the counter-revolution of New Urbanist development.
Mar 12th, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
Mayor Barrett’s 2015 State of the City Address
Monday, March 9th, 2015 - Alverno College
Mar 9th, 2015 by Tom Barrett
Helping small businesses thrive: Local Business Action Team to hold public forums
News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski
Feb 26th, 2015 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
UWM “Winterdances” Left Me Cold
Weak choreography and dancing undercut the impact of concert’s dedication to Trisha Brown.
Feb 9th, 2015 by Danielle McClune
Teaching Kids How To Be Green
Terry Evans, new leader at Urban Ecology Center in Washington Park, helps kids learn all about the environment.
Feb 3rd, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Supervisor Martin Weddle to Hold Listening Sessions on Feb. 9 and 12
Supervisor Wants to Hear From Constituents on Key Issues
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Martin Weddle
Does “Broken Windows” Theory Hurt Milwaukee?
Police Chief Ed Flynn is one of the foremost practitioners of aggressive policing getting national criticism.
Jan 29th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Avenue of Entrepreneurs
A new chocolate company is among the small businesses attracted to Lisbon Avenue.
Jan 24th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger
Charrette and PlaceMaking Discussions Shape 30th Street Corridor
A neighborhood design charrette is taking place on Tuesday, January 20th from 5:30 pm to 7 pm
Jan 19th, 2015 by Press Release
Five Neighborhoods With Foreclosure Problems
First in a series on five city neighborhoods that still have many foreclosed and abandoned homes.
Jan 7th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Residents Support Changes at Washington Park
Quality of Life Plan works with residents, landlords and police.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Washington Park Neighborhood and MPD Awarded National MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Award
Mobilizing Residents/Partnerships leads to improved neighborhood safety
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
Neighborhood Groups Who Target Crime
Three community groups win awards for working with police on crime prevention.
Nov 13th, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
City Residents Welcome ShotSpotter
Milwaukee Police program uses 110 sensors in 11-square mile area to detect gunfire and fight crime. Residents are seeing the impact.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger
District Attorney watches while the City of Milwaukee implodes
Statement of Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. November 11, 2014
Nov 11th, 2014 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Job fair offers employment, experience working on new NWM tower
Job fair offers employment, experience working on new NWM tower
Oct 17th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Clean Wisconsin Action Fund Endorses Charlie Fox for 5th District Supervisor
The Clean Wisconsin Action Fund officially announced their endorsement of Charlie Fox for Milwaukee County Board Supervisor District 5.
Oct 13th, 2014 by Charlie Fox
Community events Friday in 15th Aldermanic District
Ald. Russell W. Stamper, II invites residents to two events taking place on Friday, October 10.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Washington Park tour will highlight housing assets, options
Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II invites residents take a Washington Park Neighborhood Housing Tour .
Sep 11th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Amaranth Bakery
Delicious home-made bakery and a commitment to the neighborhood were somehow combined in a unique venture.
Jul 31st, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Milwaukee Neighborhood Bus Tour Hosted by Adam Carr
See the City You Know Anew
Jul 28th, 2014 by Press Release
NML Tower and Commons project small business session is Monday, June 30
Information will be shared for small and disadvantaged businesses interested in opportunities available during $450M NML HQ project
Jun 30th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Bridge Repair Threatens Bakery’s Business
Popular Amaranth Bakery given only 24 hours notice by city; Lisbon Ave. bridge will be shut down till November.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Patrick Leary
Community organizer recognized for leadership
For his efforts to improve the quality of life in Milwaukee neighborhoods, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation will recognize community organizer Christopher Boston as the 2014 recipient of its Doug Jansson Leadership Award.
Jun 16th, 2014 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Bargain Deals to Save the Environment
City works with Norseman Plastics to create low-cost rain barrels and compost bins.
Jun 13th, 2014 by Patrick Leary
City of Milwaukee Hosts Compost Bin and Rain Barrel Sale – June 7th
The City of Milwaukee will host a one-day-only, first-come first-served backyard compost bin and rain barrel sale on Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Washington Park parking lot at N. 40th St. and W. Galena St.
May 27th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Paul Jakubovich’s 1927 English Tudor
The city's preservation planner calls the shots on changes to historic buildings and districts -- as well as in his own home.
May 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Washington Park Residents Face Prostitution Problem
Neighbors meet with police, seeking solutions to prostitution and drug trafficking.
Apr 28th, 2014 by Karen Stokes
Organic Garden, Compost Supply Store to Host Earth Day Celebration
Brew City Gardens Will Observe Day with Special Sales, Activities
Apr 17th, 2014 by Press Release
Russell Stamper’s Century-Old Sherman Blvd. Home
The ever-busy county supervisor and aldermanic candidate also handles rental evictions on the side.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Supervisor Russell Stamper II Says Safety in Milwaukee County Parks Must be a Priority
Supervisor Says Local Law Enforcement Ready for Summer Season
Apr 7th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
We Don’t Judge Poor People
United Methodist Children's Services, a MANDI finalist, offers a range of services for Milwaukeeans living in poverty.
Mar 28th, 2014 by Natalie Wickman
Grant helps define “home” for local community
Washington Park project brings residents together to share stories
Mar 24th, 2014 by Press Release
Public Input Needed for Parks 5-Year Strategic Plan
Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in the Development of 2015-2020 Strategic Plan
Mar 13th, 2014 by Press Release
Vliet Street Business Association Announces Winners of First Annual Business Awards
The Vliet Street Business Association recently announced the winners their first annual Business Awards at a happy hour sponsored by LISC Milwaukee and hosted by Meritage (5921 W. Vliet) on March 10.
Mar 13th, 2014 by Vliet Street Business Association
Milwaukee Wins an Invitation to the Community Progress Leadership Institute
Prestigious Training Effort will Help Milwaukee Address Foreclosures and Vacant Homes
Feb 19th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Landlord Alliance Strengthens City Neighborhood
Landlords, renters, police and city work together in Washington Park (60% renters) neighborhood.
Jan 20th, 2014 by Scottie Lee Meyers
Event Promotes Washington Park Neighborhood
Habitat for Humanity and other groups working to strengthen homes and families in the area.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Karen Stokes
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
Serbata Tarrer
“What surprised me is how social it is; I meet new people all the time.”
Nov 6th, 2013 by Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee
Four May Run for Richards’ Assembly Seat
The biggest name: sources say county board chair Marina Dimitrijevic is preparing to run.
Oct 30th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Supervisor Bowen Announces Series of Town Hall Meetings
Residents Invited to Speak About Milwaukee County Budget, Other Issues
Oct 29th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen
News conference will highlight options available at Foreclosure Prevention Event
The City of Milwaukee joins Take Root Milwaukee to invite people area residents who are facing foreclosure to a special event this week.
Oct 8th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Few Milwaukeeans Sign Up for Obamacare
Super-high volume on federal web site makes it difficult to enroll.
Oct 3rd, 2013 by Andrea Waxman
The Power of Paint
City program doing artistic paint job on foreclosed homes has reduced graffiti and break-ins at these houses.
Aug 27th, 2013 by Shakara Robinson
