McGovern Park

Smiter Challenges Sup. Martin in District 7

Four-term incumbent faces challenge by second-time political candidate. And the issues?

District 7 Candidate Stacy Smiter Announces McGovern Park Community Center Restoration Plan

Crowley Seeks to Replace McGovern Senior Center

Administration pushes to close senior center in McGovern Park, find new location.

The End of McGovern Senior Center?

Needs $1.9 million in repairs and renovations to address past and future flooding.

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

McGovern Closed, More Senior Centers Next?

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

McGovern Senior Center Closed Indefinitely

Mold overtakes senior center following August floods.

County Plans to Move Kelly Senior Center

Moving from Warnimont Park to The Heritage building in South Milwaukee.

Future Unclear for Senior Centers

Crowley and board at odds; he wants to pause all repairs until long-term plan decided.

County Exec, Governor Celebrate New Affordable Housing Development

New facility provides supportive housing units for seniors with disabilities experiencing homelessness.

Philanthropist Donates 500 Bikes to Milwaukee Youths

Eric 'Shake' James saw something missing in Milwaukee’s underserved communities.

Domes Plan Requires $30 Million From County

Upside: it will gain lots of private matching money. Downside: the county is broke.

Board Votes to put McGovern Senior Center on Life Support

Board Rejects McGovern Senior Center Project

Controversial project would have involved private housing on public land, but was viewed as only option to save center.

Milwaukee County Executive Crowley’s Statement on County Board of Supervisors’ Vote to Not Approve McGovern Park Senior Center Redevelopment

Supervisor Martin’s Opposition Prevails—McGovern Park Development Proposal Falls Short

Let’s Not See County Parks as Development Opportunities

County exec's plan to add senior housing to McGovern Park is a bad idea.

Board Divided on McGovern Park Senior Housing Project

Halfway through its review process, it remains unclear if project will pass.

Board Will Vote on McGovern Park Senior Center With Housing

County officials say affordable housing plan only way to save senior center.

Preserve Our Parks Opposes Development in McGovern Park

Calls on Citizens to Contact Elected Representatives to Vote NO

Sharks Fish & Chicken Reopening on Villard Avenue

Fast food restaurant plans return to business following 2023 fire.

MPD Launches the 2025 Operation Summer Guardian

Milwaukee Police Creating a Drone Team

Purchasing 16 drones and training an airborne assessment team.

Senior Center Housing on Parkland Faces Pushback

County running out of options for dilapidated senior centers.

County Planning New McGovern Park Senior Center

Working with Jewish Family Services on feasibility study for new senior center.

County Seeking Developers For Mixed-Use Senior Center

New senior center would include affordable housing for seniors.

Commission Charts New Course for County Senior Centers

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

Board Could Boost Illegal Dumping Fine 2,400%

Supervisor Shawn Rolland proposes raising fine from $200 to $5,000.

Milwaukee Police hosting Brat with a Cop Pop- up Community Engagement Series to Connect with Communit

Supervisors Want Higher Fines for Illegal Dumping

Current fine is $200. Dumping costing Parks approximately $14,000 a year to clean up.

Route 30 Will Return To Downer Avenue in March

Direct access to Downtown was cut amidst the launch of Connect 1 BRT line.

DNR To Co-Host Free Kids’ Ice Fishing Clinics In Milwaukee County

Ice fishing instruction will be provided by Milwaukee area fishing club members

10 Most Popular MCTS Routes in 2023

Top route had 7,300 rides per day. Future BRT corridors rank among most popular.

MCTS Ridership Grows in 2023, Still Far Behind Pre-Pandemic Numbers

Transit system making year over years gains, but still hovering near half of 2019 ridership.

Could Park Friends Help Prevent Illegal Dumping?

County officials think neighborhood groups could watch for and report dumping.

Citgo Gas Station Gets 10-Day Suspension

Owner cites difficulties finding security personnel, but council demands plan.

Parks Struggling Against Illegal Dumping

County parks have 'hot spots' for illegal dumping by contractors, landlords and others.

Villard Avenue Church Finds New Life

Kingdom Empowered Ministries will buy city-owned property.

McGovern Park to Host Mike Taylor’s 3v3 Safe Summer Basketball League and Wellness Fair

How To Celebrate Juneteenth in Milwaukee

Milwaukee's parade is the main event in a week of Black history and celebration.

Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman

Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.

Parks Finishes Trails Plan for Northwest Side

Plan would dramatically increase access to trails for majority-Black neighborhoods.

Three Northside Aldermanic Races

Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.

More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats

North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.

Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats

Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.

1st Vice Chair Taylor Amendment Funding Safety Upgrades at Senior Centers Recommended by Finance Committee

Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival kicks off Nov. 17 with magical lineup

Kickoff ceremony to feature holiday acts, fireworks and Santa at Pere Marquette Park

Ashanti Hamilton Resigns For Administration Job

New head of Office of Violence Prevention was 1st District alderman since 2004.

Here’s Where to Find or Donate School Supplies

More than a dozen events this month offering free or reduced cost school supplies.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Issues Heat Health Advisory

Residents advised to take precautions during hot weather conditions

Supervisor Burgelis to Participate in National Senior Health and Fitness Day at Washington Park

Supervisor Taylor to Kick-Off Summer Park Clean-Up Series at Lincoln Park

Supervisor Taylor to Host Biweekly Summer Event Series in County Parks

Did You Like the “Active Streets” Program?

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

‘We Care Crew’ Takes on Pandemic

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

Milwaukee Opens Its Active Streets

Custer, Fratney and Washington reconfigured for pedestrians and cyclists over motor vehicles.

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.

Sequanna Taylor Elected First Vice-Chair of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors

Dora Drake Announces Her Candidacy for the 11th Wisconsin State Assembly District

Milwaukee County Updates Regarding COVID-19

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 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

Senator Taylor Acknowledges Clean Communities Week

Senator Taylor looks forward to the week’s remaining events including Thursday’s Hemp Small Business and Financing Session with State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski.

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.

Bucks and ATC Host First Tree Planting Ceremony at Milwaukee’s McGovern Park

The event was the first of many such plantings that will take place this spring and fall.

Government, Business and Non-profit Leaders Celebrate Launch of Milwaukee County Urban Orchards with Ceremonial Tree Planting

The Milwaukee County Organic Fruit Orchards Are the Largest Such Orchards in the United States and are Expected to Bear Fruit Within Three Years

Youth Group Leader Gets National Coverage

Marcus Duke, head of Club Kids 414, wins honors, TV coverage on BET Awards Show.

County Program Combats Urban Food Deserts

New SEED program launches mobile retail groceries and community gardens.

City Works To Prevent Foreclosures

The city is selling city-owned foreclosed homes for $1 to qualified buyers.

Milwaukee County Board Approves $870,000 in Funds for McGovern Park

New Money Will Improve Rest Room, Covered Pavilion

Rape of girl is sickening, points to need to protect kids at all times

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. March 26, 2015

20 Years of Urban Farming

Will Allen and Growing Power celebrate two decades an an international leader in the field.

Supervisor Alexander Voices her Support for Lindsay Park

Launches Web Site “SupportOurPark.com”

Supervisor Rainey Amendment to Help McGovern Park Wins Approval

The Milwaukee County Board Committee on Finance, Personnel and Audit voted to approve a budget amendment to refurbish the basketball courts at McGovern Park.