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Racist Policy? Committee Rejects Hotel Sign
Comfort Suites hotel simply wanted a new sign. Then things got strange.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
School to Become Apartments, Cost $19.4 Million
Committee okays $1.05 million in city funds to support 82-unit, north-side project.
Dec 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Bans Most Plastic Straws
Use by bars and restaurants prohibited unless customers request them.
Nov 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Gorman Buying 38 Foreclosed Homes
Developer will convert city-owned homes on North Side to affordable rental housing.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Beat Hiring Targets on Fiserv Forum
Team "won the championship" in hiring city residents, businesses says Mayor Barrett.
Nov 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Could Override Zielinski on Bay View Development
Developer Scott Lurie's project is headed towards a vote.
Nov 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Hamilton Keeping Door Open for Strauss
Council president halts move to officially kill deal. "Let's continue the process," he says.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s This Sherman Park Home Worth?
City, prospective buyer have wrangled over price of foreclosed home.
Oct 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Business Leader Blasts Council on Strauss Deal
Hamilton and council members are to blame for losing hundreds of jobs, Sheehy says.
Oct 28th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Lurie’s Bay View Proposal Revived
Plus: MPS unveils new schoolyards, Cambria hotel opens, Athea expanding chemical plant
Oct 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
DC Group Could Redevelop City Homes
Non-profit backed by for-profit investors aims to rehab city-owned, foreclosed homes.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Lost the Strauss Brands Deal?
State Sen. Lena Taylor helped kill a deal bringing hundreds of jobs to depressed Century City area.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Barrett Blasts Council On Strauss Deal
They let "malarkey" of disinformation campaign kill meat processing plant deal, he charges.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Strauss Deal is Dead
Company pulls plug on $60 million Century City deal after area alderman decides he opposes it.
Oct 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartments Near Streetcar Line
Plus: Where does the Strauss deal stand? State office building moving forward.
Oct 20th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Debates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
"Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be forced to defend the Catholic Church," Donovan thundered.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Strauss Plant Sent Back to Committee
Opponents of meat processing plant will have chance to object at second public hearing.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Group Opposes Meatpacking “Slaughterhouse”
Strauss Brands deal still expected to be approved. Could bring 500 jobs to Century City.
Oct 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Healthy Meat Market Coming to N. 22nd St.
Carl Wesley will transform vacant building with Fresh 2 Fork concept.
Oct 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves $60 Million Century City Deal
City would give the Strauss Brands up to $4.5 million if it creates 500 jobs.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A 50-Story Lakefront Tower?
Colliers dreams up 50-story tower to show what's possible for Clybourn St. site.
Sep 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
African American Affairs Office Planned for W. Fond du Lac Ave.
City will set up clearinghouse for city, community resources at 48th and Fond du Lac.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Talgo Stays in Milwaukee
Company's customers are on the West Coast, so why expand its Milwaukee facility?
Sep 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
“Mystery Company” Is Strauss Brands
Franklin meat supplier bringing 250 jobs to Century City. Big win for neighborhood.
Sep 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Mystery Company Bringing 250 Jobs
And even better, in Century City, as part of city's effort to redevelop Tower Automotive site.
Sep 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Aldrete Will Lead Police-Fire Commission
Attorney, third FPC leader in three years, brings diverse background to challenging job.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Pushes Plan for $15/Hour Downtown Jobs
Would urge downtown businesses, developers to increase wages, worker protections.
Jul 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
FPC Nominee Faces Cloud of Uncertainty
Council vote unclear on Griselda Aldrete, mayor's pick to lead Fire & Police Commission.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
No Streetcar Expansion in Time for DNC
Proposal held again. Marcoux, Hamilton fight over future of streetcar.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Couple Plans Center Street Rehab Project
Will buy building from city near N. 51st St. and restore it to "enhance" the community.
Jul 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension
DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Streetcar be Extended by the DNC?
Mayor, aldermen differ on whether rail extension can be completed for national convention.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Approves Water Rate Increase
Three council members object to plan that raises annual cost by $7.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee 3rd Worst for Black Homeowners
Milwaukee's African American home ownership rate is 3rd worst, only Memphis, New Orleans rank lower
Jun 7th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
No Agreement on Streetcar Extension
Mayor's press conference touts $160 million expansion plan. Delay could hurt city, he says.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee
Fire and Police Commission appointee gives "petulant" presentation, rejected by council.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Holds Streetcar Extension
Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.
May 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City a Leader in Complete Streets Policy
Milwaukee's Complete Streets policy ranks third nationally in report, but yet to be tested.
May 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Alderman Charged With Accepting $30,000 Bribe Over Strip Club
Willie Wade allegedly accepted $30,000 bribe to support downtown strip club.
May 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Says Marcus Center Not Historic
Votes down designation and compromise to save Kiley grove with a friends group.
May 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcus Center Has No County Board Oversight
That’s because a state law handed all authority over most county facilities to County Executive Abele.
May 6th, 2019 by Virginia Small
New Arts Cafe in Walker’s Point
Plus: Eulogy for Joe Bartolotta. And Laughing Taco closes at Crossroads Collective.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Pepper Pot Coming to Harambee
City panel okays sale of building. MLK Dr. location the second for restaurateur Dwight Jackson.
May 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Says Marcus Center Isn’t Historic
City committee overrules Historic Preservation Commission. Full Common Council up next.
Apr 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
St. Joseph Hospital’s Future Raises Questions
Here are the key issues in the controversy.
Apr 27th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Who Wants to Design A New City Flag?
Common Council starting process intended to end flag debate.
Apr 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Wants Better Pothole Response
Public Works officials say Milwaukee bests other cities. Not good enough, aldermen say.
Apr 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Effort Provides Doulas to 100 Women
County funding of $52,000 would provide doulas to help pregnant women in 53206 ZIP code.
Mar 20th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
City Approves DNC Contract
City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Any City Progress on Affordable Housing?
Has Barrett's 10,000 homes initiative had an impact? Council members give mixed grades
Mar 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
An Extra Four Days to Pay Parking Tickets
City extending grace period on parking ticket payments.
Feb 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Become Hemp Grower
Common Council commissions study of feasibility of hemp farm for Century City.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Will Now Make Flag Decision
Will city ever have new flag? Council punted issue to arts board and board punted it back.
Feb 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Pizza Place for Midtown
NYPD founder plans new restaurant, Lucci's, on W. Capitol Dr.
Feb 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee YMCA Changes Its Focus
160-year old organization wants to serve 60,000 people, with emphasis on children.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
City Rated 2nd Worst Place For Blacks
Milwaukee gets dismal ranking in study tracking relative income, incarceration rates, six other factors.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Corrinne Hess
Council Slaps Down Mayor’s Vetoes
Legislative body rejects all five vetoes by Mayor Tom Barrett.
Nov 27th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes
Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Advances McKinley School Project
Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget
A city store? No more alley repairs? Cutting tree trimming? The $1.5 billion budget has it all.
Nov 14th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Things to Know Before You Ride The Hop
How many people will ride it? How is it free? Oh so many questions, all answered here.
Nov 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Signs Complete Streets Policy
Mayor, city officials and activists gather to celebrate new legislation.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Passes Complete Streets Policy
Streets for all, not just cars, is now the law of the land.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Vetoes Inspector General
Council, Mayor at odds over how independent new position should be.
Oct 9th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees
But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Inspector General Is Coming
Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Craft Brewer’s Century City Plan Approved
City takes a loss on sale to Good City Brewing, but feels project is a big long-term win.
Sep 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City-Wide Cleanup Targets Neighborhoods
Big Clean MKE sponsored by the city, two non-profits, gathers volunteers at four locations.
Sep 3rd, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
Police Use Armored Vehicle To Serve Warrant
West Allis police use tank-like vehicle to serve warrant on Milwaukee’s north side, residents upset, officials complain.
Aug 31st, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Inaugural Hip Hop Week MKE Kicks Off
A week-long entertainment event launched by an alderman, celebrating Hip Hop culture.
Aug 21st, 2018 by Zach Komassa
City Will Impound, Yet Legalize Scooters
New plan allows city to impound scooters until state law makes them legal.
Jul 31st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Flag Decision
Delegates Milwaukee Arts Board to decide if new flag needed and how to proceed.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
All Hail The “People’s Flag”
Huge version of flag installed a block from City Hall just before vote on whether to adopt it.
Jul 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Synthetic Marijuana Raises Alarms
Can be spiked with rat poison, police and health officials seek to prevent sale.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.
Jul 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair
Did he lose the powerful post because he's running for mayor?
Jun 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Will People’s Flag Become Official Milwaukee Flag?
Trio of council members introduce resolution to change city flag.
May 31st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
“Dr. Carter” Gets Honorary Street Sign
Beloved pharmacist, drug store owner for 50 years, gets sign on 24th and Burleigh.
May 23rd, 2018 by Jenny Whidden
Most Dangerous Intersection in the State?
Community activists push for safer driving in area of 35th and Capitol.
May 19th, 2018 by Sophie Bolich
4th St. Will Become Vel. R. Phillips Ave.
Major downtown street to be renamed for Milwaukee leader and civil rights pioneer.
Apr 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips
"A giant in our state" dies at 94; city to honor political pioneer with annual award.
Apr 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
New Home for Artists on Mitchell St.
Ryan Pattee will redevelop and lease building on 11th and Mitchell to artists and entrepreneurs.
Apr 10th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Chef Michael Feker Comes to School
Il Mito and 2Mesa owner helps Auer Avenue School with its hot breakfasts.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Mark Lisowski
Mark Eppli Leaves Lasting Impact on Milwaukee Real Estate Industry
He founded ACRE, with the goal of expanding minority representation in commercial real estate.
Feb 23rd, 2018 by Rachel Kubik
The Rise of Reckless Driving
Vehicles speeding, running red lights causing more deaths, hit-and-run accidents.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Elliot Hughes
Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader
She'll be interim commissioner. Says city's failure to send letters about lead was "deliberate."
Feb 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination
Interim Health Dept leader at issue, as City Hall infighting hits new highs.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Making Progress on Black Achievement?
Report touts postive changes, national group finds, but no impact on data to date.
Feb 3rd, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Drug-Related Deaths To Hit 420 in 2017
Police targeting opioid suppliers. City-County Task Force struggles to hold meetings.
Dec 21st, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
Embattled Company Leader Absent at Hearing
Head of company with gun, KKK issues, a no-show. Angry council members promise action.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Affordable Housing Plan Inches Forward
But proposal has been narrowed, will only affect city-financed projects.
Dec 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Garden Honors African American Heroes
And “she-roes,” says creator of community garden near 27th and Burleigh.
Nov 30th, 2017 by Wil Disabatino
City Atty Says Affordable Housing Plan Illegal
Will legal opinion kill the proposal? Or can Bauman and company rework the language?
Nov 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Affordable Housing in Every Major Project?
Proposal would require it for any project with 20 or more units. Will developers oppose it?
Nov 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Disparity Study, More Cops
Compromise proposal funds study of gender, race disparities and five new police recruits.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn
10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.
Nov 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn
Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.
Oct 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play
Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?
Oct 4th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves East Side Tower
Real test will come at the Common Council next week.
Sep 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
