Milele A. Coggs is an alderwoman in the City of Milwaukee. She represents the 6th District.
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Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination
Interim Health Dept leader at issue, as City Hall infighting hits new highs.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Releases Contractor Gun Photo
Third high-profile incident for contractor, $1.4 million in lost contracts.
Feb 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
New Building for Bronzeville
Apartments and medical clinic coming to N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Jan 31st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Huge Project for 27th and Wisconsin?
Near West Side Partners buying entire block, hypes development, wants free city land.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Another Contractor Caught With Gun
Another American Sewer worker caught with a gun, company forfeits another contract.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Pete’s Fruit Market Blooms in Food Desert
Big hit with customers. 75% of workers from the neighborhood.
Jan 27th, 2018 by Talis Shelbourne
$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes
Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Most Popular Stories of 2017
A second lakefront tower, a mini-High Line and other favorite stories.
Dec 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Ban On Contractors With Guns Passed
Common Council passes ban unanimously, and orders study of ending outside contracting.
Dec 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
$65 Million Spent on Streetcar
Construction of track is 90 percent complete, project ahead of schedule.
Dec 18th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Worker With KKK Cooler Fired
City official says American Sewer Services fired worker, a member of Laborers Local 113.
Dec 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan Runs Afoul of City Gun Policy
Alderman said he knew of city employees carrying firearms, but has failed to report them.
Dec 7th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?
Proposal causes fierce Common Council debate. Plus: Bauman slams city attorneys.
Dec 6th, 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 Approves $1.5 Billion Budget
Despite changes by council, budget still eliminates 27 police officers, 75 firefighters.
Nov 10th, 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
How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds
Conversion of old ice cream factory died many times before work could begin.
Nov 9th, 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
Community Warehouse Opens in Bronzeville
10,000 square foot retail space sells discounted home repair items.
Oct 4th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes
Council Approves East Side High Rise
After over a year of debate, the 27-story building is moving forward.
Sep 26th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Pete’s Fruit Market Boosts Bronzeville
New grocery store comes after neighbors opposed Family Dollar moving in.
Sep 20th, 2017 by David Watters
Committee Approves East Side Tower
Real test will come at the Common Council next week.
Sep 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Sherman Park Has Been a Melting Pot
Tracing the neighborhood’s German, Jewish and African American heritage.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhD
Commission Approves 27-Story Tower
Madison developer revives 27-story proposal on Prospect next to Goll House.
Aug 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Inner City Community Garden Expands
“We Got This” youth group acquires Borchert Field lots, will add fruit trees.
Aug 8th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
The Rise and Fall of Bronzeville
At its peak in the 1930s to 1950s, it had quite a history.
Aug 5th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhD
Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn
"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.
Jul 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Members Blast Chief Flynn
Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.
Jul 11th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Kids Ask Common Council for Safer Streets
Big increase in city pedestrians killed while crossing the street.
Jul 9th, 2017 by Jessica Wineberg
Jabari Parker’s New Bachelor Pad
Bucks star still owns $570,000 Grafton home; now has a cool Brewers Hill warehouse.
Jul 7th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments
Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Foreclosed Homes to Become Artist Havens
City aims to cultivate artistic community instead of demolishing homes.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Arena Apartments Receive Design Approval
Building with green bays gets approval to be built near Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewers Hill Apartments Approved
Luxury Commons development moves forward after another public meeting.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartments Approved for Halyard Park
Kalan Haywood's City Place project north of arena moves forward.
Jun 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Cops Do More High Speed Chases?
Common Council says yes. Chief Flynn says no. Who’s right?
May 26th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Marquette Updating Inflatable Dome
City panel approves design changes, despite snarking about Minnesota Vikings.
May 25th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Residents Welcome Bader Headquarters
Harambee residents hail Bader foundation groundbreaking on N. MLK Dr.
May 22nd, 2017 by Naomi Waxman
Arena Apartments Advance
City Plan Commission has concerns, but advances Royal Capital's project design.
May 15th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Strip Club Approved
Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.
May 9th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Bader Breaks Ground on New Central City HQ
One of Milwaukee's largest foundations is moving to neighborhood it hopes to improve.
May 8th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Make a Pedestrian Friendly City
New district-by-district reports on improving city for bicycling and walking.
May 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart
Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.
Apr 19th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Panel Rejects Sherman Park Station
Design criticized. Would replace gas station destroyed during summer riot.
Apr 12th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Officials Celebrate Garfield Development
Groundbreaking for $17 million development and reopened Black Holocaust Museum.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
A Tiny Odd Beauty in Riverwest
Mediterranean Revival home was long an office for landscape firm.
Apr 3rd, 2017 by Michael Horne
City Proposal Protects Students
Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.
Mar 27th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Council Approves Arena, Hammes Design Changes
Full speed ahead on arena, office building, more downtown changes.
Mar 1st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Select Apartment Developer
Up-and-coming development firm will build 90-unit building
Feb 24th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Okays Two Downtown Designs
Plus: What will the Bucks big announcement on Friday be?
Feb 22nd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Track Construction Starts in April
System on track to start service in late 2018, project is on-budget
Feb 17th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Clarke Square Apartments Advance
Unique apartment project, high-growth internet company and grocery move forward.
Jan 31st, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Development For Villard Avenue
City zoning change will allow four-story, 33-unit apartment complex on 37th and Villard.
Jan 11th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Three Plans for New City Library
MLK library the latest to have private development that includes a new library.
Dec 19th, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Muni Court Debts Slam One Zip Code
One fourth of residents of heavily black 53206 owe money; “shocking,” says Ald. Murphy.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Council Approves Help For Lead Pipes
But not a lot. Program will replace 300 lead laterals a year, with help for homeowners.
Dec 13th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Wangard Violates Residents Preference Program
Council members blast the company for failure, call for tougher requirements.
Dec 7th, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Housing Resource Fair Impacts Neighborhoods
Workshops, information help home owners with fix-ups and financing repairs.
Nov 26th, 2016 by Clara Hatcher
Council Okays Garfield Development
City TID will help finance Bronzeville development including Black Holocaust Museum.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Muni Court Indigents Will Get Lawyers
Common Council votes 9-6 to approve funding for new program.
Nov 7th, 2016 by Gretchen Schuldt
Pete’s Fruit Market
New grocery store will be the community hub of Bronzeville
Nov 4th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job
In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.
Jul 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Why Rocky Marcoux Is In Trouble
New Common Council leaders want to ax the DCD leader. But why? Few will say.
Jul 18th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Rocky Marcoux’s Job in Jeopardy
Council majority votes no, but decision will get reconsidered. His chances look slim.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Rocky Marcoux Wins Committee Approval
DCD leader was thought to be in trouble, but city committee votes 4-0 to reconfirm.
Jun 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative
Hamilton and 11 other aldermen call for “holistic approach” to gun violence.
Jun 8th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Can Black Holocaust Museum Be Reborn?
New Maures Development complex could house it on ground floor, but details are scanty.
May 18th, 2016 by Mark Doremus
Bucks Arena Design Approved
There were few objections other than by Ald. Kovac. Arena on track for June 18th groundbreaking.
May 17th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hall’s Game of Thrones
Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.
Apr 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Bronzeville Gets a Cool Grocery Store
Ald. Coggs opposed a Dollar Store. Pete’s Fruit Market will move into old Walgreens on MLK Dr.
Apr 6th, 2016 by Mark Doremus
The Plot to Defeat Bob Bauman
His opponent has two names, lives outside the district, and is part of anti-streetcar clique.
Mar 29th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Ald. Wade’s Tiny Cape Cod
No fireplace or rec room, just 1091 square feet. A modest living politician indeed.
Jan 8th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Housing Fair Offers Home Buyers Advice
More than 40 experts from city and non-profits were at 5th annual fair.
Dec 3rd, 2015 by Wyatt Massey
New Bucks Arena Approved
City completes final step of financing puzzle for new Bucks arena.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Lakefront Brewery
This popular attraction is not just for tours anymore.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Newly Opened ARTery Path Extends Beerline
Public and private sector leaders applaud the new .67 mile trail connecting Riverwest and Harambee.
Aug 25th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Festival Features Bronzeville’s History
Bronzeville Arts & Cultural Festival featured culture, arts and entertainment and of course commerce.
Aug 8th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic
Second Healthy Food Market on MLK Drive?
Proposed deli and produce market would help transform "food desert."
Jul 31st, 2015 by Mark Doremus
Anti-Violence Plan Targets Poor Neighborhoods
City and community groups cite approach that cut violence by 30% in areas of Chicago and Baltimore.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Milwaukee Streetcar Approved
After years of debate, streetcar will finally move forward. Final engineering will begin immediately, and construction by the end of the year.
Feb 10th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Responses Shows Wide Support
Eleven out of 15 aldermanic districts, and 76 percent of all respondents support the proposed streetcar starter system.
Jan 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Approved, but Held
Large majority votes to approve streetcar, but parliamentary maneuver puts issue on hold until February 10th meeting.
Jan 21st, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Delays Streetcar Until January
Minority of aldermen were able to use city charter provision to delay project for one month, but a majority seems poised to approve it.
Dec 16th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
City Leaders Plot New Urban Placemaking Effort
With some creative use of grant money, the Greater Milwaukee Committee is helping neighborhoods update their image by ‘Urban Placemaking’
Sep 9th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Bill Would Require Body Camera on Police
Ald. Milele Coggs will introduce legislation requiring Milwaukee Police Department to buy and use body cameras.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Matthew Wisla
Valent’s, Your Early Morning Bar
A neighborhood bar in search of a neighborhood, the one-time hangout for American Motors workers opens 6 a.m. but closes by dinner time.
Aug 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Uber and Lyft Legalized in Milwaukee
Taxis for anyone who wants to drive one. Uber and Lyft are legal. And someone will probably sue the city to stop this.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
The City of Orchards
Mayor Barrett and others attend groundbreaking of city’s 5th urban orchard on 1st and Locust.
Jul 15th, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
Finally, a New Park East Plan
Ten years later, the city and county are finally on the same page. Is development in the area ready to "explode"?
Jun 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
City Unveils Design Ideas for Bronzeville
Six architectural firms helped with ideas, centered around west North Avenue.
Mar 18th, 2014 by Mark Doremus
North End Phase Gets $2 Million in Funding
And the Pedal Tavern gets approved, with caveats, in Common Council actions.
Mar 6th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Murphy Announces New Committee Assignments
The changes aren't radical but big winner is Ald. Kovac, who becomes chair of Finance and vice-chair of Steering and Rules.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Betting on the Common Council
Haven't got your fix with the Super Bowl? Gamble with friends on who will be the next council president.
Feb 2nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Big Ideas for Bronzeville?
Loft apartments, a jazz club and multi-story hotel were among the development ideas for at a brainstorming session.
Dec 20th, 2013 by Mark Doremus
Tips for New Home Buyers
25 organizations at Housing Resources Fair offered advice to city home buyers.
Nov 18th, 2013 by Maria Corpus
WNOV Expands Talk Radio Show
The city's only talk radio station serving a largely-black audience provides an alternative to Charlie Sykes.
Nov 15th, 2013 by Tom Momberg
