Mayor’s Budget Proposal Includes Record Amount For Local Streets
Will the council and public demand even more?
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The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
by Urban Milwaukee
September 19, 2026
See how well you followed what happened in Milwaukee over the past week.
by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Sep 19th, 2026 by Urban Milwaukee
Subtle Heat And Sweet Surprises At Cocina Filipina Fare
A tight menu of pork, chicken and tofu bowls delivers layered flavors without overwhelming spice lovers.
Sep 19th, 2026 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Q&A With The Team Behind Milwaukee’s New 10-Story Mural
With the bottom half complete, muralists will now begin to change Milwaukee's skyline.
Sep 19th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
How Successful Has The Trump Economy Been in Creating Jobs?
Graphs of jobs, labor force and manufacturing tell a different story than the campaign speeches do.
Sep 19th, 2026 by Bruce Thompson
UWM Considers Fast-Track Teacher Degree As MPS Seeks Staff
Three-year program could save students nearly $11,000 and fill dozens of open positions at MPS schools.
Sep 19th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Greenfield Mayor Moves To Oust Police Chief After City Probe
Police and Fire Commission accepts charges as chief also faces multiple felony counts.
Sep 19th, 2026 by Evan Casey, Wisconsin Public Radio
Property Sold For Planned Third Ward Hotel
Move comes as construction plows ahead on Deer District hotel.
Sep 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
From Foreclosure To Fresh Fade, New Life For 8th Street Building
Boomin' Barbershop and Milwaukee OATS Screen Printing plan a permanent home in Polonia.
Sep 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Can You Go A Week Without Driving?
County officials, transportation advocates raising awareness of mobility challenges for non-driving residents.
Sep 18th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Credit Card Payments at Milwaukee Parking Meters to Stop Oct. 1
The company that supports the meters’ software is closing. Drivers can still pay with coins or through smartphone app.
Sep 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
China Becomes Flashpoint In High-Stakes 17th Senate District Race
Jacobson ad attacking Marklein’s investments triggers GOP backlash and questions about campaign tactics.
Sep 18th, 2026 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Proactive Rental Inspections Poised To Return To Milwaukee
Uptown neighborhood would be first test site.
Sep 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Officials Push Vaccination As Measles Outbreak Grows
New cases in Vernon County add to 164 statewide, but demand for MMR shots is rising.
Sep 18th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
Sustainable Fashion Wins Big at Rev-Up MKE
Small business competition winner lands cash, consulting and retail space for her up-cycling focused brand.
Sep 18th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
Reworked Port Washington Transmission Line Could Be Wisconsin’s Costliest Ever
Citizens Utility Board says the Oracle-driven transmission build may be unprecedented in price and scale.
Sep 18th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Avian Flu Returns To Wisconsin Poultry Farm, Raising Mink Concerns
Barron County outbreak comes as Utah mink infections worry experts in top mink-producing state.
Sep 18th, 2026 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Steakhouse Serves Up “Wordly and Chic” Vision
International steaks, Mediterranean seafood and a chic lounge anchor Bartolotta Restaurants' new Water Street venture.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Lauren Hafeman
$8 Billion Amazon Pact Supercharges Generac’s Data Center Business
Stock jumps as Wisconsin manufacturer becomes long-term backup power supplier for AWS sites worldwide.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
New Bender Park Trail Opens
New trail further closes gap between Milwaukee and Racine trail networks.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Five Must-See Buildings In Doors Open Milwaukee
Annual event offers a dizzying array of 180 options.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
DPI Seeks $28 Million For Deafblind Students, Libraries And Cybersecurity
Jill Underly’s 2027-29 budget request boosts services for deafblind children and public libraries statewide.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Don’t Forget To Crash The Bay View Bash
Plus: Great Lakes Distillery offers up a block party.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Michael Holloway
Bad River Band Presses State To Pull Permits For Line 5 Reroute
Following a 1.3 million gallon gas leak, tribal leaders say DNR has “good cause” to reverse course on Enbridge approvals.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Joe Schulz, Wisconsin Public Radio
Award-Winning Legend Larry’s Comes to Milwaukee
From Sheboygan corner bar to nationally recognized chicken wings.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Michael Horne
High Court Hears Claims Wisconsin Maps Rig Districts And Stifle Competition
Arguments target alleged partisan gerrymander and incumbent protection.
Sep 17th, 2026 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
