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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.
Mar 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Parks Starting Demolition of Pools, Buildings This Year
Parks will bulldoze assets it can't afford to maintain.
Feb 20th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Wilson Park’s Concrete Channels Targeted for Removal
If county approves, MMSD flood management plan would transform park.
Dec 8th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
McGovern Closed, More Senior Centers Next?
County needs millions more annually just for maintenance of the 5 centers.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Shuttered Hales Corner Pool Needs $600,000 in Repairs
After testing pool, Parks finds long list of problems needing repair.
Nov 25th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Wins Funding For New Southside Protected Bike Lane
Project would provide safe travel in corridor between two large parks.
Aug 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Supervisors Rip EV Chargers in Parks
Supervisors echo criticism from Common Council members.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns
'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.
Jul 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Planned For 5 County Parks
These parks and county zoo could receive charging stations through city program.
Jun 23rd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
All County Beer Gardens Open For Summer
Beer garden system in full swing with opening of The Vine in Humboldt Park.
May 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Opening Dates Set For 39 Pools, Splashpads, Water Parks
Milwaukee County Parks plans to open several locations in waves.
May 22nd, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County’s Traveling Beer Garden Begins in May
Annual traveling beer garden coming to eight parks, starting May 14 at Wilson Park.
Mar 27th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Lifeguard Training Begins For Summer 2025
Parks department has lacked full complement of lifeguards for years.
Jan 7th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
County Opens Employee Wellness Clinics
Hoping for long-term savings as county employees get preventive health care at workplace clinics.
Nov 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Commission Charts New Course for County Senior Centers
Could new senior centers be built using city's mixed-use development strategy for libraries?
Sep 12th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
July 3rd Fireworks Canceled
Without a sponsor, annual event is called off by Milwaukee County.
May 24th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
36 Pools, Splash Pads, Water Parks Opening in 2024
Parks opening far more pools in 2024 after making waves with lifeguard hiring.
May 23rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Restaurant Would Save Historic Wildenberg Hotel
Cafe India owner plans major development on S. 27th St.
Apr 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
County Announces Home Repair Program for Seniors
Including interest free loans for repairs and grants for accessibility improvements.
Jan 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
8 New Bars and Restaurants Opened in September
Including great new spots for burgers, beer, buffalo-wings and more.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Independence Day Parades Snake Through Milwaukee
No shortage of smiles, nor candy, as community groups host Fourth of July events.
Jul 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
27 Pools, Splash Pads and Water Parks Opening in Milwaukee
County boosts the number of facilities it will open for 2023 season.
May 19th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Johnny’s Hot Sauce Popping Up at 1840 Brewing
Plus: Funky Fresh goes wholesale, Third Space adds food, Juneau Park adds beer garden.
May 14th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Red Sun Cafe Plans ‘Downtown Vibe’ on South Side
New bar, restaurant and hookah lounge slated to open on S. 27th St. in August.
May 8th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
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.
May 4th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Gómez-Tom Wins County Board Special Election
Caroline Gómez-Tom is new supervisor for District 14 on Milwaukee's South Side.
May 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Supervisor Special Election May 2
Caroline Gómez-Tom and Angel C. Sanchez vying for open seat on county board.
Apr 26th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Board District 14 Special Election
Three candidates competing for county board seat representing much of Milwaukee's south side.
Apr 3rd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Board Primary Race Has Three Candidates
Special election called to fill District 14 seat left vacant by Dyango Zerpa resignation.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Sep 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Lifeguard Shortage Limits Pool Openings Again
No lifeguards at beaches in 2022, limited pool openings.
May 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Larson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes
Eight candidates remain in race, including Godlewski, Lasry and Nelson.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Hike for History in Washington Park
Plus, Sprecher Fest, Tosa Makers Market, sunset canoeing and Fourth of July festivities.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Lifeguard Shortage Closes County Pools
Bradford beach will go without guards and only four pools are opening.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Wilson Park ‘Car Garden’ Approved
27th Street BID would create unique garden with plantings, paths and shells of classic cars and trucks.
May 12th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Wilson Park Garden Project Delayed
Parks still hasn't inked agreement after two months. Supervisors tell department to move quicker.
Apr 2nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
‘Classic Car Garden’ Planned for Wilson Park
The proposal from the business district almost bogged down by administrative red tape.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Kayak to Support Milwaukee Riverkeepers
Also, welcome home the D.C. marchers, try some Lao BBQ or take a Ghost Walk.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Finding City’s Most Integrated Neighborhoods
Study shows 25 neighborhoods across Milwaukee are majority-minority like city as a whole.
Jun 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pools Closed for 2020 Season
Many wading pools and splash pads will remain open.
May 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Officials Urge Warming Centers to Open
Serve homeless whenever temperatures below freezing, say Supervisors Shea and Taylor.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Isiah Holmes
Wilson Park Homeless Warming Center Debated
Public meeting gets unruly on proposal to let homeless sleep overnight in senior center.
Dec 9th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
Spiker Wins Seat on Common Council
Legislative aide Scott Spiker will replace his former boss Terry Witkowski.
Aug 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
13th District Common Council Race
It's Spiker vs Doherty for a seat on the Milwaukee Common Council.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
13th District Common Council Race
Seven candidates vying for seat long held by recently retired Terry Witkowski.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Klinger’s East Is a Time Warp
Still with same owner after 40 years, it's very old Milwaukee -- modest, cozy, quaint.
Jan 19th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Ald. Witkowski’s District Goes Green
The new Urban Orchard is latest project in his "Garden District."
Jun 22nd, 2015 by Amanda Mickevicius
South Side Bowling Alley A Community Fixture
JB's on 41 has 40 bowling alleys, an arcade for kids, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Nov 2nd, 2014 by Teran Powell
Rembert Weakland’s Blandly Secular Apartment
Rejected in his attempts to live among fellow monks, Weakland resides anonymously in a south side seniors complex.
Jul 13th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Greening of Milwaukee
Year by year, city Sustainability Director Matt Howard is helping transform Milwaukee.
Apr 24th, 2014 by Joe Kelly
15th Annual Mayor’s Design Award Winners Announced (Photo Gallery)
The winners of the 15th annual Mayor's Design Awards have been announced with projects ranging from a high-rise housing tower to a complete street redesign taking home awards.
May 30th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
