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Parks Will Expand Traveling Beer Garden Tour in 2026

The touring beer garden will come to 11 different county parks in 2026.

Parks Starting Demolition of Pools, Buildings This Year

Parks will bulldoze assets it can't afford to maintain.

Transit Plus Riders Join WisGo in 2026

Paratransit Riders Invited to Attend Open House Events in January

Milwaukee County Releases Report on the Future Needs of Senior Center Facilities

Wilson Park’s Concrete Channels Targeted for Removal

If county approves, MMSD flood management plan would transform park.

McGovern Closed, More Senior Centers Next?

County needs millions more annually just for maintenance of the 5 centers.

Brewers Community Foundation Announces More Than $5.7 Million Raised in 2025; More Than $66 Million Raised Since 2010 Inception

“Beyond the Diamond” Community Relations Efforts Make Memorable Impact

Shuttered Hales Corner Pool Needs $600,000 in Repairs

After testing pool, Parks finds long list of problems needing repair.

Milwaukee Wins Funding For New Southside Protected Bike Lane

Project would provide safe travel in corridor between two large parks.

Supervisors Rip EV Chargers in Parks

Supervisors echo criticism from Common Council members.

Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns

'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Planned For 5 County Parks

These parks and county zoo could receive charging stations through city program.

All County Beer Gardens Open For Summer

Beer garden system in full swing with opening of The Vine in Humboldt Park.

Opening Dates Set For 39 Pools, Splashpads, Water Parks

Milwaukee County Parks plans to open several locations in waves.

2025 Traveling Beer Garden Tour Kicks Off May 14th at Wilson Park

Milwaukee County Invites Community Input at “Future State” Listening Sessions

County’s Traveling Beer Garden Begins in May

Annual traveling beer garden coming to eight parks, starting May 14 at Wilson Park.

Milwaukee County Parks Announces the 2025 Traveling Beer Garden Schedule

Milwaukee County and AHA Announce Senior Centers Will Now have Blood Pressure Screen-and-Refer Hubs

County Lifeguard Training Begins For Summer 2025

Parks department has lacked full complement of lifeguards for years.

Milwaukee County Aging & Disabilities Services to Host a Pair of ‘Holiday Healing Summits’ Next Week

Free community events aim to address the relationship between social isolation and addiction among seniors and individuals with disabilities

County Opens Employee Wellness Clinics

Hoping for long-term savings as county employees get preventive health care at workplace clinics.

Commission Charts New Course for County Senior Centers

Could new senior centers be built using city's mixed-use development strategy for libraries?

Attend the MPD District Six Crime and Safety Meeting – Tuesday, August 6

Milwaukee to celebrate Independence Day in 2024

Tradition of City celebrations to include fireworks, family activities, and community events

July 3rd Fireworks Canceled

Without a sponsor, annual event is called off by Milwaukee County.

36 Pools, Splash Pads, Water Parks Opening in 2024

Parks opening far more pools in 2024 after making waves with lifeguard hiring.

New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History

The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.

New Restaurant Would Save Historic Wildenberg Hotel

Cafe India owner plans major development on S. 27th St.

County Announces Home Repair Program for Seniors

Including interest free loans for repairs and grants for accessibility improvements.

Milwaukee County Announces New Senior Home Repair Program

Workshops will be held in February to provide information about the program to older adults in Milwaukee County

8 New Bars and Restaurants Opened in September

Including great new spots for burgers, beer, buffalo-wings and more.

Independence Day Parades Snake Through Milwaukee

No shortage of smiles, nor candy, as community groups host Fourth of July events.

Milwaukee to Celebrate Independence Day in 2023

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

27 Pools, Splash Pads and Water Parks Opening in Milwaukee

County boosts the number of facilities it will open for 2023 season.

Johnny’s Hot Sauce Popping Up at 1840 Brewing

Plus: Funky Fresh goes wholesale, Third Space adds food, Juneau Park adds beer garden.

Red Sun Cafe Plans ‘Downtown Vibe’ on South Side

New bar, restaurant and hookah lounge slated to open on S. 27th St. in August.

Parks Planning More Aquatic Facility Openings This Summer

The department is planning to open more splash pads and wading pools, and to focus lifeguards on waterparks.

Gómez-Tom Wins County Board Special Election

Caroline Gómez-Tom is new supervisor for District 14 on Milwaukee's South Side.

County Supervisor Special Election May 2

Caroline Gómez-Tom and Angel C. Sanchez vying for open seat on county board.

County Board District 14 Special Election

Three candidates competing for county board seat representing much of Milwaukee's south side.

County Board Primary Race Has Three Candidates

Special election called to fill District 14 seat left vacant by Dyango Zerpa resignation.

Fall Perennial Exchange continues beautification efforts on the South Side

City Seeks Buyer For Historic Mansion

1856 Italianate mansion on S. 27th St. has quite a history. Plus: all the week's real estate news.

Storm Update – September 11 & 12, 2022

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

Statement on Wilson Park Creek incident

Alderman Scott Spiker and Common Council President José G. Pérez June 14, 2022

City of Milwaukee Health Department Issues Heat Health Advisory

Residents advised to take precautions during hot weather conditions

Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again

No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.

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

MCTS Hosting ‘Senior Smart Ride’ Seminars October 12th & 13th

Larson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes

Eight candidates remain in race, including Godlewski, Lasry and Nelson.

Frida festival and Puerto Rican Family Festival taking place this weekend

Proposal to Increase Pay, Provide Bonuses for Lifeguards at Milwaukee County Pools, Beaches, and Aquatic Facilities Advances

Hike for History in Washington Park

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

Lifeguard Shortage Closes County Pools

Bradford beach will go without guards and only four pools are opening.

Supervisor Haas Secures Approval of Highway 41 Historic Garden Coming to Wilson Park

Wilson Park ‘Car Garden’ Approved

27th Street BID would create unique garden with plantings, paths and shells of classic cars and trucks.

Wilson Park Garden Project Delayed

Parks still hasn't inked agreement after two months. Supervisors tell department to move quicker.

‘Classic Car Garden’ Planned for Wilson Park

The proposal from the business district almost bogged down by administrative red tape.

Supervisor Jason Haas Commends Life Scout Zeno Wilson for Restoring Wilson Park Gazebo

Kayak to Support Milwaukee Riverkeepers

Also, welcome home the D.C. marchers, try some Lao BBQ or take a Ghost Walk.

Finding City’s Most Integrated Neighborhoods

Study shows 25 neighborhoods across Milwaukee are majority-minority like city as a whole.

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

Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19

Statement of Bevan K. Baker

Statement provided to media on December 23rd, 2019

Officials Urge Warming Centers to Open

Serve homeless whenever temperatures below freezing, say Supervisors Shea and Taylor.

Wilson Park Homeless Warming Center Debated

Public meeting gets unruly on proposal to let homeless sleep overnight in senior center.

Supervisors Shea and Taylor Urge All Area Warming Centers to Open at 32 Degrees

"I want to thank the City-County Housing Task Force for their efforts to expand the availability of warming facilities across the city."

Spiker Wins Seat on Common Council

Legislative aide Scott Spiker will replace his former boss Terry Witkowski.

13th District Common Council Race

It's Spiker vs Doherty for a seat on the Milwaukee Common Council.

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

13th District Common Council Race

Seven candidates vying for seat long held by recently retired Terry Witkowski.

James Krickeberg announces candidacy for 13th District alderman

I’m running for this position because I love Milwaukee and I love my neighborhood.

Scott Spiker announces candidacy for 13th District alderman

Should I be elected, I will continue to be a fierce advocate for the interests of the residents of the Garden District.

HNTB to move Milwaukee office and 90 jobs downtown

Commitment to client service and accessibility prompts decision to relocate

Public Meeting for Proposed W. Layton Ave. Project

Public Information Meeting on February 7, 2018

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.

County Executive Chris Abele Announces “Parks with Purpose” Community Workshops

Information gathered will support the two major park planning efforts underway simultaneously.

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”

UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena Announced as New Home of Milwaukee Admirals

Wisconsin Center District Board Approves Plan to Keep Hockey Franchise in Downtown Milwaukee

Franz Meyer calls on Jason Haas to explain past support of questionable redistricting

Meyer says supervisor districts should fairly represent county residents, not the interests of individual politicians or their parties

Franz Meyer supports independent county redistricting

"Supervisor districts should fairly represent county residents, not the interests of individual politicians or their parties."

Klinger’s East Is a Time Warp

Still with same owner after 40 years, it's very old Milwaukee -- modest, cozy, quaint.

Ald. Witkowski to host South Side Garden District history discussions

South Side residents with memories of the Airway Theater, the Palomar Roller Skating Rink, the pole sitter at Southgate or the days of the North Shore Line will have two unique opportunities in December to share their experiences and pictures and reminisce with their neighbors.

Supervisor Jason Haas to Hold Second Budget Town Hall Meeting November 3

Meeting Designed to Get Constituent Input on 2016 Proposed Budget

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.

Ald. Witkowski’s District Goes Green

The new Urban Orchard is latest project in his "Garden District."

South Side Bowling Alley A Community Fixture

JB's on 41 has 40 bowling alleys, an arcade for kids, and a family-friendly atmosphere.

The Gateway to Milwaukee and partners break ground on Urban Orchard

A collaborative effort has formed to address urban flooding and storm drainage concerns while beautifying an otherwise unused space

Rembert Weakland’s Blandly Secular Apartment

Rejected in his attempts to live among fellow monks, Weakland resides anonymously in a south side seniors complex.

The Greening of Milwaukee

Year by year, city Sustainability Director Matt Howard is helping transform Milwaukee.

Public Input Needed for Parks 5-Year Strategic Plan

Milwaukee County Parks Seeks Public Input in the Development of 2015-2020 Strategic Plan