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117 New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in Milwaukee in 2025
The variety, passion and fun on display make the city more exciting.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Hundreds in St. Francis Take Part in Charlie Kirk’s National Day of Remembrance
Republican Party of Milwaukee County hosts memorial event on Kirk's birthday.
Oct 15th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Historic Church Will Be Sold
Irish Cultural and Heritage Center is closing.
Sep 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in January
A new sports lounge, BBQ joint, Burmese restaurant and others opened in town.
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
12 Ways To Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
A march, storytelling, speeches, museum day and more.
Jan 19th, 2025 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Local Officials Praise Federal Investment in Affordable Housing
Mayor, county executive and Biden administration official tout housing program.
Apr 21st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
County Announces Home Repair Program for Seniors
Including interest free loans for repairs and grants for accessibility improvements.
Jan 29th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
13 Ways to Celebrate MLK Day
Speeches, performances, movies celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. planned across town.
Jan 13th, 2024 by PrincessSafiya Byers and Meredith Melland
Policy to Buy Union Cars Advances
Committee approves buying only union-made cars for county operations; policy now goes to full board.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Seeks Contractors for New Human Services Building
Plans call for a $42 million, 4-story, 60,000-square-foot facility at 12th and Cherry.
Mar 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
County Wants Ideas To Save Coggs Building
County has open call for ideas, including asking for ways to develop the former department store.
Feb 8th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Where to Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Numerous events in Milwaukee Monday.
Jan 14th, 2023 by Sam Woods
Portion of Highland Ave. Will Honor Civil Rights Activist
Juanita Adams was non-violent protest leader in 1960s.
Dec 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Renames 5th Street After William Finlayson
To honor doctor, civil rights pioneer, a renamed street through Bronzeville, North Side.
Nov 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
N. 5th St. Will Be Renamed for Dr. William Finlayson
Black OBGYN doctor was trailblazer in Milwaukee.
Nov 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Celebrate Juneteenth at Milwaukee’s Annual Celebration
Plus: Summer Soulstice is back, Eagle Park celebrates its fifth anniversary, and much more.
Jun 16th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
High School Advanced Placement Struggles With Race, Diversity
Milwaukee school offers AP course in African American studies.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Terry Falk
The Fight Against Voter Suppression
How the right to vote is being attacked and what you can do to fight it.
Sep 12th, 2021 by Paru Shah
Could Guaranteed Income Close Racial Wealth Gap?
Wisconsin cities, including Milwaukee, are participating in guaranteed income pilot program.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Harrison Freuck and Zhen Wang
Reuben Harpole Found His Purpose
One of Milwaukee's most connected residents talks about his life and community.
May 13th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Council Proposing To Rename Old World Third Street To MLK Drive
Extending Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. would correct an "injustice."
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Remake Martin Luther King
In their version he’s a raceless moderate sent to forgive white people.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Jarvis DeBerry
Black History and the Trump Uprising
UWM professor traces the roots of a mob storming the Capitol with Confederate flags.
Jan 18th, 2021 by Isiah Holmes
Meet the Martin Luther King Essay Winners
Stirring words from young people in grades 2 through 12.
Jan 16th, 2021 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Virtual Discussion of MLK Boulevards Around the Country
Plus, an event celebrating the legacy of MLK, a winter beer garden and Florentine Opera performances.
Jan 14th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Trump, Ron Johnson Stained With Dishonor
Republican Liz Cheney says Trump 'formed the mob, incited the mob, lit the flame.'
Jan 11th, 2021 by Bill Kaplan
Aggressive Police Escalate Violence at Protests?
Research shows this, experts say. Former Madison police chief calls on cops to ditch riot gear and tear gas.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Clara Neupert
A Forest in a City
Havenwoods State Forest is an overlooked gem, with six miles of trails.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
40 Years Helping Ex-Cons Rejoin Society
Milwaukee's trailblazing group Project RETURN celebrates its 40th anniversary.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Palzewicz Goes Progressive in Deep Red District
Democrat opposing Fitzgerald in 5th Congressional District backs guaranteed annual income.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Henry Redman
No Early Voting at Miller Park, Fiserv Forum
City fears legal challenges of sites not approved at June emergency meeting.
Oct 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Unions Matter More Than Ever
All unions need to reexamine their role in this time of racial reckoning.
Sep 7th, 2020 by John Drew
Miller Park, Fiserv Forum Will Be Early Voting Sites
Pro sports facilities will serve as two of the city's 18 early voting sites.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Kenosha Unrest Help Trump Win State?
His planned visit to Kenosha seeks to make urban unrest the key issue of campaign.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Frank Nitty Leads March from Milwaukee to Washington D.C.
750-mile march ends with Nitty speaking at rally on steps of Lincoln Memorial in front of thousands. Blake, Acevedo, Hamilton families also present.
Aug 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Father Says Jacob Blake Is Paralyzed
He has "eight holes" in his body. "What justified these shots?"
Aug 25th, 2020 by Bruce Murphy
Biden’s Recovery Plan Supports Communities of Color
His plan includes investments in housing, child care, jobs and small business.
Jul 31st, 2020 by David Crowley
The Summer of Glenn Grothman
Wisconsin representative’s latest brainstorm: suggesting anti-vaccine conspiracy theorist speak to Congress.
Jul 28th, 2020 by Henry Redman
Support for Black-Owned Businesses Rising?
Studies show Black owners disproportionately hurt by pandemic.
Jul 11th, 2020 by Megan Hart
State’s Police Forces Have Military Arsenals
Including 42 mine resistant vehicles, 2,300 semi-automatic rifles, dozens of night vision tools.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Henry Redman
If Not Now, When?
Never has America been more poised for change. Do more. Say more. Keep the pressure on.
Jun 23rd, 2020 by George Hinton
