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Changes To Milwaukee’s Zoning Code Would Encourage More Development

"Growing MKE" proposal part of strategy to grow city to 1 million residents.

Milwaukee Seeks Change In State Law To Fight Reckless Driving

Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs Alderman Lamont Westmoreland's proposal, calls for legislative action.

Important to keep moving forward quickly on reckless driving penalties

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland November 6, 2023

Federal Grant Will Make Massive Port Project Bigger, More Flexible

Plus: New car wash planned at Midtown Center.

Full Legalization of Scooters Ends Up In City Budget

But it doesn't mean it immediately goes into effect.

2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes

New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.

Senator Baldwin Delivers Additional $9.3 Million for Port Milwaukee

Baldwin-secured federal investments will support Made in Wisconsin workers, goods, and businesses

Midtown Early Voting Site Moving

With new owner of Midtown Center shopping complex, city moving across Capitol Drive.

From the 2nd District to the Deer District, city Christmas Tree brings joy to all

Statement of Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. November 1, 2023

A Mix of Speed Hump and Crosswalk, New Street Feature All About Safety

First of 20 raised crosswalks deployed in Bay View near Parkside School for the Arts.

New raised crosswalk brings additional safety near Humboldt Park, Parkside School

The 2023 Milwaukee Solar Group Buy Program is Sunsetting

Final solar site assessments must be scheduled by November 18th.

Urban Spaceship Conference Celebrates ‘Streets of New Milwaukee’

Annual urbanism conference scheduled for Nov. 14.

A Spooky Weekend of Fun

Get those costumes ready, it's Halloween weekend.

Tentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program

Northcott Neighborhood House could step in to do work for long-delayed program.

Mayor Calls For Action on Gun Laws

Though homicides down 20% this year, non-fatal shootings are up. Guns a key part of problem, Johnson says.

Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility

But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.

Data Day, “Journey to Justice,” Ignites Data-Driven Change in Milwaukee

Data You Can Use Forms Dynamic Partnership with WillBridge to Transform Community Impact through Cutting-Edge Technology

Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board

At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.

Sentry Foods Opens on Northwest Side

New grocery on 63rd and Silver Spring brings fresh produce, meat and more to a food desert.

Bay View Community Center opens renovated space

Move Forward MKE Coalition Honored by Wisconsin Policy Forum for Securing Local Revenue Reform to Avert Fiscal Cliff

Milwaukee County, City of Milwaukee, Greater Milwaukee Committee, and Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce recognized for public-private sector partnership and cooperation

Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement

Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.

Milwaukee Census Challenge Denied

City still adds 771 residents as jail population mixup fixed. Peer cities also saw challenge denials, cuts.

MMAC Shares Achievements, Addresses Challenges, Looks to the Future During 162nd All-Member Meeting

MMAC announces changes in leadership; board members address school funding; workplace equity numbers improve; mayor, county executive honored

Assembly Approves Brewers Subsidy, Sends Deal To Senate

Proposal calls for $546 million in city, county and state funding.

Council Wants New Deal, Says Convention Center ‘Outsmarted’ City

No revenue sharing payments to city expected for next two years under 2020 deal.

Milwaukee Wants More Reckless Drivers Towed

United council backs state law change. But proposal could die in Legislature.

Fire Department Reopening Station At 13th and Layton

Chief Lipski picks Engine 17, shuttered in 2021, to reopen.

New Brewers Subsidy Substantially Better For City, County

New deal calls for study of Beer District concept, reduces county contribution, introduces new funding source.

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson Regarding Brewers Stadium Maintenance Funding

After 7 Cyclist Deaths In 2022, Will More Protected Bike Lanes Help?

Milwaukee is seeing an increase in bicyclist and pedestrian injuries and deaths.

Milwaukee Wins $275 Million Grant To Fund Massive Waterway Cleanup

Generational effort will see Milwaukee waterways lose their "area of concern" designation.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Largest Ever Clean-up under EPA’s Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to Address Milwaukee Area of Concern

Thanks to President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, new funding agreement between EPA and partners will invest an estimated $450 million to cleanup of nearly two million cubic yards of contaminated sediments

MPS Celebrates 5 Asphalt-To-Green Space Transformations

Leaders hold green ribbon cutting at Riley Dual Language Montessori School.

George Marshall Clark Plaque Dedicated in Third Ward

Historic marker memorializes site of Milwaukee's only documented lynching.

Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant

City, county, MPS will use funding to improve tree canopy in low-income areas.

Media Reports Mayor Johnson Proposes 20% Pay Increase For Himself and 15% Increase For Common Council

9 Obstacles To a Brewers Deal

No audit. Voter anger. Politicians renegotiating deal. The list goes on.

Mayor Johnson Backs Pay Hikes For Elected Officials, Including Him

Raises for 81 employees defended by mayor's chief of staff in exclusive interview.

Northwestern Mutual Makes ‘Skyline-Defining’ Bet On Downtown

Insurance company celebrates construction start on $500 million tower overhaul.

Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson

Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.

Milwaukee Faces Future Budget Challenges

Act 12 didn't solve all of city's fiscal woes says Wisconsin Policy Forum.

Legislative Committee Okays $6 Million for 2nd Juvenile Facility

What would that mean for Milwaukee's youthful offenders?

East Side Tower Adds Apartments

New Land plan is now for 24 stories, less parking. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

Milwaukee Could Get $5 Million Citizen-Led Transformation Fund

But council members have plenty of questions about Mayor Cavalier Johnson's proposal.

Mayor, County Exec Join Strikers Outside Bay View Auto Plant

UAW workers on strike at Stellantis distribution hub.

How Much Do Brewers Benefit Milwaukee?

Vos claims city is the biggest beneficiary. Really? Let’s look at the numbers.

Milwaukee Wins $3 Million To Fight Youth Homelessness

Continuum of Care partners will rely on youth input for how funding will be spent.

VIA CDC’s Affordable Houses Are Test of New Building Technique

Structure of homes, sold at affordable prices, will be pre-assembled in factory near Teutonia and Hampton.

Downtown Milwaukee hosts 2nd annual Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee on Oct. 28

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 casts a spell on Red Arrow Park for a family-friendly Halloween event

Mayor Announces Reelection Bid, Kicks Off Spring 2024 Races

Cavalier Johnson seeks a full-term. All city officials are on the ballot.

The Connector Building Opens in Harambee

New community hub and cafe part of larger revitalization project, B-Line Park.

Milwaukee Still Paying $1 Million Per Year For Brewers Stadium

New request for $2.5 million annually comes as city still paying prior costs

Robin Vos Sticks It To Milwaukee

He gives Brewers more than they wanted and makes only Democratic parts of metro area pay for it.

Ald. Dimitrijevic encourages residents to follow along with, participate in 2024 budget process

Mayor Unveils 2024 Budget With New Sales Tax

But a massive deficit still looms for Milwaukee.

Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal

Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.

Baldwin Secures $13.5 Million to Fight Climate Change, Expand Access to Green Space, and Create Healthier Communities

Baldwin-backed Inflation Reduction Act funding will plant and manage trees and create pathways for careers in tree maintenance in Milwaukee and Dane County

Rep. Donovan Blasts Housing Authority Chaos

After Waukesha, Will Other Communities Seek Great Lakes Water?

City spent nearly a decade pursuing diversion, which was eventually reduced by Great Lakes governors.

County Voters Oppose Brewers Bailout

Poll finds residents oppose subsidy by 2-1 margin, could make a deal even tougher to sell.

Conference Touts Milwaukee’s Cream City Brick, How To Preserve It

The brick that made Milwaukee famous requires special care when attempting to maintain or restore it.

Regal Rexnord Moving HQ To Milwaukee

Beloit company making the move to Milwaukee, but will it bring any jobs with it?

Waukesha Celebrates Completing Milwaukee Water Pipeline

$286 million project will provide safe water for suburban community, revenue for Milwaukee.

Protected Bike Lanes Debut On East Side

But some areas will still need improvements as more permanent infrastructure installed.

Lush Gourmet Popcorn Opening in Riverwest

Two-day grand opening ceremony to begin with Sept. 22 ribbon-cutting.

Horwitz, World-Patterson Elected To Lead Fire & Police Commission

Past chairs resigned in protest of new state law stripping authority.

Common Ground Expands Campaign Against City Housing Authority

Coalition demands HUD investigation into rent payment issues. HACM defends itself.

Who Will Blink on Brewers Subsidy?

Vos wants a local contribution and Milwaukee officials oppose this. The issue could get very ugly.

Milwaukee Businesses Pitch Republicans

300 businesses at Baird Center seek customers and contacts for 2024 convention.

How David Crowley Led on Sales Tax

The inside story of how the county exec and mayor helped pass state legislation to save Milwaukee.

Sheehy Says Local Sales Tax Must Help Fund Brewers’ Stadium

Some of new city and county sales tax must be spent on the team, business leader says.

President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee

Biden touts green jobs, low unemployment, rebuilding middle class in factory floor speech.

Bublr Bikes Celebrates 10 Years of Exploring Milwaukee

La Causa, Inc. raises over $100,000 for its Crisis Nursery and Respite Center during Summer Celebration Fundraiser

Crowley Amassing Large Pile of Campaign Cash

Crowley sitting on more than $200,000 war chest with primary more than 7 months away.

MPD Seeks Partners For New Camera Network

Partnerships with residents and businesses allow MPD to tap into network of surveillance footage across the city.

MPD Launches Community Connect Milwaukee Program Powered by Fusus

Mayor Johnson Hosts 2,000 Kids at Brewers Game

Part of Safer City MKE initiative, partnership with Neighborhood House of Milwaukee, Brewers Community Foundation.

Xankia Unveils New Look, Menu

Vietnamese-American restaurant in Downtown hosted grand reopening last weekend.

2 Charged With Hate Crimes Against Muslim Women

Mayor Johnson condemns 'horrific' attack at Cathedral Square on July 30.

Food Trucks Banned On Portion of W. Silver Spring Drive

Alderman says grills, pop-up shoe sales have occurred on busy street.

City Attorney Pumps Brakes On Council’s Lobbying Changes

Decision is on hold until at least after the August recess.

Court Blocks Judges’ Quick Termination of Court Alternatives Program

But exactly why two judges pursued terminating decades-old JusticePoint partnership is unclear.

Streetcar Ridership Has Climbed For 27 Straight Months Year-Over-Year

But is still below 2019 figures. Extension will open in October.

Milwaukee Company Backs Out of Buying Northridge Mall

Phoenix Investors had secured the troubled property, but city opposed its redevelopment plans.

South Shore Farmers’ Market Turns 25!

County Board Approves Sales Tax

County joins city in adopting new sales tax designed to avert fiscal cliff after years of declining state aid.

Mayor’s Political Director Steps Down, Leaves Nation Consulting

Sachin Chheda, who led successful statewide campaigns, leaves political consulting firm.

Inside St. Augustine’s Huge Expansion

K4-12 private choice school adding new $49 million school building.

Hop Ridership Surges During Busy Festival Weekend

Over 18,000 passengers rode the streetcar to reach Bastille Days, the H-D Homecoming Festival and other Milwaukee destinations last weekend

Council Demands Control of Lobbying, Despite Mayoral Pushback

Mayor and council president at impasse, council set to take more control.

After State Law Stripped Authority, Leaders of Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission Resign

Chair Edward Fallone and Vice Chair Amanda Avalos resign in protest following "assault on self-government."

National Ave Could Get Protected Bike Lanes, Fewer Driving Lanes

But will accommodations be made for bus rapid transit or streetcar service?

For Council, the paper chase is over

Statement from City Clerk Jim Owczarski

Supervisors Debate Sales Tax Hike

Does the board have the 12 votes needed to approve this critical measure?

Port Celebrates Biggest Investment In 60 Years

New facility is a partnership of city and state, like 'peanut butter and jelly.'

Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law

"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.

Police Pledge Transparency Now That They Have Policymaking Power

Deal that gave Milwaukee a 2% sales tax also stripped Fire & Police Commission of much of its authority.

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