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Less Bumps, More Brewers: Team Helps City of Milwaukee Smooth the Road to American Family Field

In Partnership with DPW, Work to Begin this Spring

Mayor’s Year of Housing: City of Milwaukee Launches Next Phase of Public Artist in Residence Program With Milwaukee Fire Department to Address Safe Housing

Request for Proposals for PAIR artist services, Request for Qualifications to fill PAIR Liaison position due March 16, 2026

Milwaukee Department of City Development Proposes Two New TIDs to Expand Workforce Housing Opportunities

Proposed TIDs to support New Land Enterprises developments in Walker’s Point

Gov. Evers, WisDOT Awards Port Milwaukee $1.4 Million for Infrastructure Upgrades

Harbor assistance grants to strengthen supply chain reliability, support maritime commerce

Statement From Mayor Cavalier Johnson

Senate Approves Hutton Bill Giving Taxpayers a Direct Vote on Local Wheel Taxes

Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2026 Application Cycles for Sustaining Grant Program, Public Art Conservation Fund

Nearly 750 Gather to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the YMCA’s Annual Community Celebration

MICAH and Outreach Community Health Centers recognized for advancing justice, equity, and community well-being

MPS Receives Final $8 Million Withheld by State, Submits 2024-25 Audit

District Marks Major Milestone in Improving Its Financial Reporting

New Look at Health in Milwaukee: City of Milwaukee Health Department Releases Community Health Assessment

Glorioso’s Italian Market Grand Reopening 80th Anniversary Celebration

County Executive David Crowley Announces $25 Million in Federal Funding for 67 Traffic Safety Projects, Addressing Hazardous Roadways to Reduce Reckless Driving

SS4A Grant Funds Would Support Projects Anticipated to Save Lives Along Corridors of Concern

City of Milwaukee Awarded $8 Million for Safer Streets

David Crowley Raises $800k in First Fundraising Period

The Crowley campaign has $601,000 cash on hand

MPS Buildings Cleared of Lead-Paint Risks after 10-Plus Months of Work

All Affected Schools Now Meet or Exceed Standards

Impactful civic leaders honored by Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Regional Transit Advocacy Organization Recognizes 2025 “Transit Champions”

Milwaukee DSA Calls on Common Council to Overrule Mayor’s Veto of 4% Worker Raises

Grand opening of state’s largest private inclusive housing project set for Nov. 20

Deer District to Transform Into Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation, for 2025 Holiday Season

City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree to be lit by Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Friday, Nov. 21, in Cheer District

Mayor Johnson to Tip Off Milwaukee’s Holiday Season at 2025 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree Lighting at Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation

112th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration will be held Friday, November 21 from 5-7 p.m.

Common Council adopts amended 2026 City budget

Nativity Hosted Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for $1.4 Million Project

Southside Catholic, Jesuit School Unveiled “Nicholas Family Field” for Students and Community

Committee Amends 2026 City Budget, Prioritizes Neighborhood Investment Citywide

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Local Leaders Highlight Federal Government Shutdown Impacts to Community

Milwaukee Rep Honors 50 Years of A Christmas Carol with Special VIP Walk-Ons from City Leaders and Community Icons

Hutton bill giving taxpayers a direct vote on local wheel taxes receives Assembly hearing

Milwaukee Forms Friendly Relations Partnership with Chasse-sur-Rhne, France

Successful 2025 cruising season builds Port Milwaukee momentum for 2026

American Cruise Lines to join 2026 Milwaukee cruising lineup

Forum announces Salute to Local Government award winners

Garden District Mural Unveiling To Take Place October 2

City of Milwaukee Health Department Announces Fall Childhood Immunization Clinics

City of Milwaukee to Host Town Hall Meeting with Adam Procell, Director of the Office of Community Wellness and Safety

Zizzo Group Engagement Marketing Celebrates 30 Years of Impact with Mayoral Proclamation

The Water Council & Marquette to host Nexus Summit on Oct. 14 & 15

Conference will feature pressing water and energy topics, including AI & data centers

Mayor’s “Business as Usual” Budget an Anticipated Disappointment

Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker

Common Council to Prioritize Neighborhood Needs in 2026 Budget

Common Council wants to maximize public input during 2026 budget process

Mayors From Across Wisconsin Endorse Sarah Godlewski for Lieutenant Governor

New Coalition Aims to Transform Reading Instruction for 30,000 Milwaukee Students

Milwaukee Reading Coalition to drive citywide improvement in early literacy through educator training and support

Wisconsin to Receive $29.8 Million in Federal Funding for Flood Recovery Aid (How To Apply)

Search Underway for 2025 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree

Annual Tradition Continues with Hunt for 112th City Christmas Tree

Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Endorses David Crowley for Governor

VIA CDC Celebrates 30 Years at Silver City Fest and Expands to Clarke Square

Festival draws 1,000+ neighbors to celebrate culture, community pride, and VIA CDC’s next chapter

$1.5m Being Released Today for Driver Ed Grants – Eligible Students Should Apply Asap

Flood Recovery Efforts Ongoing One Week After Disaster

Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha to Continue Passenger Rail Exploration with Proposed Regional Commission

Port Milwaukee earns Great Lakes Seaway ‘Pacesetter Award’ for increased international cargo

Port Milwaukee saw a 70% increase in international tonnage, earning its 16th Pacesetter Award

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Announces 2025 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Milwaukee Bucks Unveil New Bucks Health And Wellness Clinic

Bucks Health and Wellness celebrates program’s one-year anniversary

Medical College of Wisconsin Celebrates Grand Opening of the Center for Cancer Discovery, Heralding a New Era of Cancer Research in Wisconsin

MCW President and CEO Dr. John Raymond, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, elected officials, and community leaders in attendance for today’s ribbon cutting ceremony.

Celebrating 35 Years of Access, Equity, and Empowerment: Join Milwaukee’s ADA Anniversary Event!

Milwaukee Common Council Marks Milestone in Youth Protection with Unanimous Passage of Hemp-derived THC Sale Age Restrictions

Wellpoint Care Network to Host Fourth Annual Back to School Bash

Statement on Mayor’s Veto of File 250078, Exempting the 4th District from the Odd/Even Parking Restriction

Alderman Robert J. Bauman July 7, 2025

History Project launches three initiatives to amplify LGBTQ voice and visibility

Pride Month may be over, but the real work has just begun

Jones Island Water Reclamation Facility Turns 100

City needs real solutions to Street Takeovers

Statement of Common Council President José G. Pérez June 18, 2025

Milwaukee Takes Bold Step Toward New City Flag with Launch of Official Task Force

Congresswoman Moore, Milwaukee County Executive, Milwaukee Mayor, and Port Milwaukee Director Spotlight Significance of Great Lakes Maritime Industry

Employ Milwaukee Announces New President & CEO, Julie Cayo

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson on Tourism Numbers Showing Milwaukee is the State’s Travel Leader

Monumental Sculpture Returning to Wisconsin Avenue to Honor Vel R. Phillips

Working in partnership, the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District No. 21, America’s Black Holocaust Museum, and Sculpture Milwaukee will install “Within the Folds (Dialogue 1)” (2020), a figural sculpture by the internationally renowned artist Thomas J. Price, in Vel R. Phillips Plaza on June 11.

Mayor Johnson, Alderman Spiker, and Chief Norman Join In Support of New Legislation to Curb “Street Takeovers”

Acts Housing Nears $26.4 Million Fundraising Campaign Goal as Non-Profit Marks its 30th Anniversary

Launches Public Phase of Opening Doors Campaign Designed to Transform Local Housing Landscape and Expand Homeownership

Common Council to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month at meeting on June 3

Council members, employees to march in Pride Parade on Sunday

City of Milwaukee Office of Community Wellness and Safety Grants $575,000 to Youth Activities Across the City

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson Regarding WCD Agreement

Superintendent Announces Administrative Changes to MPS Central Office

New Structure Aims to Accelerate Academic Outcomes, Improve Operational Effectiveness and Accountability, and Make MPS an Employer of Choice

Wisconsin Bike Fed Celebrates Wisconsin Bike Week with Communities Across the State June 1 – 8, 2025

Milwaukee Arts Board announces 2025 Artists of the Year, Friends of the Arts Award honorees

Next Door’s Read for Children in May strives to read 100,000 minutes to kids!

The month-long event promotes the importance of early childhood literacy in Milwaukee with volunteer reading opportunities for community members and special guest readers including Mayor Cavalier Johnson and MFD Fire Chief Aaron Lipski.

Big Truck Day returns to Downtown Milwaukee on Saturday, May 17

City of Milwaukee Highlights the Vital Impact of Community Block Grants on Housing and Community Stability

Historic Inaugural Wisconsin Entrepreneurial Legacy Gala to Celebrate Latino Business Excellence in Wisconsin

City of Milwaukee Kicks off Project Clean & Green on Wednesday, April 16 at 11-30AM

First Vessel of Port Milwaukee’s 2025 International Season Arrives

Patagonman sails the Atlantic Ocean to Milwaukee

Aurora Health Care to Invest Nearly $50 Million for Collaborative Health and Wellness Center on Milwaukee’s Near West Side​​

​​​The Beacon will bring partners together to provide a wide range of programs aimed at empowering individuals and families to achieve physical, mental, and social wellness.​​

57th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns Saturday, March 15

Celebration of Milwaukee’s rich, Irish heritage expected to bring thousands of spectators to downtown Milwaukee

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Applauding Governor Evers’ Budget

Looks Forward to Continuing to Engage with the Governor and the State Legislature to Deliver for Milwaukeeans

Mayor Johnson Names Buford to Head the Office of African American Affairs

Part 2: New Poll – Milwaukee Voters Reject Jill Underly’s Lowered Standards & DPI’s Honesty Gap, Demand Higher Expectations for Students

Public trust in the Department of Public Instruction and State Superintendent Jill Underly plummets as voters learn about statewide assessment changes

New Poll: Milwaukee Voters Demand Urgent Reforms to Address MPS’ Continued Shortcomings

Voters are rejecting Superintendent Jill Underly and DPI’s excuses for failing to hold MPS accountable — and continue to support significant reforms to address the district’s academic and financial challenges

CG and Tenants United Statement on HACM Financial Mismanagement: “We smelled smoke; here’s the fire”

Congresswoman Gwen Moore Statement on Illegal Trump Action Blocking Community Funding

Herzing University Celebrates 60 Years Of Career-Focused Education

Family-Founded Institution Launches Year-Long Celebration Of Educational Impact

2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Now Accepting Nominations

Nominations must be submitted by March 1, 2025

Nearly 750 Gather to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the YMCA’s 28th Annual Community Celebration

One of Milwaukee’s oldest institutions honored Dr. King’s legacy by convening the community for reflection, inspiration, and deliberate conversation to help address the city’s most critical issues

MATC Hosts MLK Birthday Celebration with Keynote Speaker the Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu

Anderson says: “Democratize HACM!”

It’s time tenants were in charge of public housing in Milwaukee! Let tenants elect the HACM board!

Federal Grant Boosts Trail Connectivity Within Milwaukee’s 30th Street Corridor: A Model for Collaborative Community Development

Fire Station 31 Reopens on Milwaukee’s South Side

Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2025 Application Cycles for Sustaining Grant Program, Public Art Conservation Fund

Sen. Johnson, Rep. Steil Lead Effort to Get Answers on Milwaukee Ballot Count

Mayor Proclaims December 16-20 as Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Week in Milwaukee for 125th Anniversary

The community music school that helped produce such legends as Liberace and Gene Wilder celebrates more than a century and a bright future of making "music accessible to all"

HUD Report Reveals Reckless Disregard for Residents

Creates Framework for Reform

Mayor Johnson to Light 2024 City of Milwaukee Christmas Tree at Cheer District, Presented by the We Energies Foundation

111th Annual Tree Lighting Celebration takes place Thursday, December 5 from 5-7 p.m.

Daniel Bauman Announces Campaign for Milwaukee Common Council District 3

Campaign launches with endorsements from Mayor Cavalier Johnson and Diana Vang Brostoff

Commissioner Lafayette L. Crump to be honored as 2025 Wisconsin Titan 100 Hall of Fame

The Titan 100 Hall of Fame is a prestigious honor for a class of elite executives

Budget amendment adopted to bolster sworn personnel recruitment efforts