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2018 PrideFest

Our photos capture the love and color of the 31st annual PrideFest.

Copper Dome Emerges Downtown

Hammes HQ sports Jeffersonian-style design.

City Moves Forward With Land Sale for Milwaukee Urban Stables

Facility Combines Police Stable with Community Programming

Council Moves to Confirm New Port Director

Adam Schlicht has dreams of growing the port through international marketing.

Arts @ Large Begins Renovation of Historic Building

When complete the building will have a cafe, student art gallery and an art-making studio.

Aldermen urge further interviews in Health Department investigation

News release from Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski

City Celebrates Bike to Work Week

Complete Streets policy set to be introduced.

Report Finds Milwaukee Mismanaged Lead Cases

Missing case files, cases closed prematurely and health department failed to follow state law

Will Democrat Gubernatorial Candidates Take On The Big Issues?

They all want to repeal Act 10. What they should do is deal with state's pressing issues.

Wisconsin Bike Week June 2nd-9th

Celebrate Wisconsin Biking and Have FUN on Your Bike

Mayor Barrett Names Adam Schlicht as Port Director in Milwaukee

Schlicht will direct operations at Port Milwaukee, oversee a staff of nineteen people, and administer Foreign Trade Zone No.41.

2018 Mayor’s Design Award Recipients

Twenty projects honored, ranging from new skyscraper to two new parks.

Public Invited to Hop on Board The Hop at Streetcar Open House

Event features behind-the-scenes access to new streetcar maintenance facility, music and more

State, City Push Trauma-Informed Care

Medical personnel, fire fighters urged to look for telling injuries on small children.

Sculpture Milwaukee kicks off June 1 with live entertainment and free lunch

Northwestern Mutual Gardens to host ribbon-cutting ceremony from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Ald. Bohl Resigns, Takes Lobbying Job

And full council approves La Keisha Butler as head of Fire and Police Commission.

Police Video Gets National Attention

Police confrontation with Bucks player gets national headlines, raises troubling questions.

“Dr. Carter” Gets Honorary Street Sign

Beloved pharmacist, drug store owner for 50 years, gets sign on 24th and Burleigh.

RFP Released for Menomonee Valley Riverwalk Design

Proposals are due by June 7, 2018.

Mayor, Council Play Musical Chairs

New appointments open door for Ald. Jim Bohl to leave his elected position for lobbyist job.

Group Moves to Light the Hoan Bridge with Launch of Public Crowdsourcing Campaign

New group aims to light up the Hoan Bridge.

Breaking Ground for Five Fifty Ultra Lofts

Project is a major milestone for the city, Bucks and local bucks.

A Washington Heights Ribbon Cutting

Music school opens in formerly vacant building on 47th and Vliet.

City of Milwaukee Arts Board awards $227,500 to 35 arts organizations

MAB grants require a dollar-for-dollar cash match from other sources

Can City Solve Its Turnout Problem?

It badly trailed voter turnout in Madison and other areas in 2016.

Meet the Finalists for Democratic National Convention

Milwaukee, the first to announce, is one of eight cities bidding.

NEA Awards $50,000 Grant to Support Development of Beerline Trail

Local project is one of 60 receiving funding nationwide

Lena Taylor Against the World

Democratic legislator’s press conference was a declaration of war -- against everybody.

Common Ground Will Campaign for Living Wage

1,200 activists gather to launch new campaign addressing low wages in Milwaukee.

Mayor Tom Barrett released the following statement regarding Ascension Healthcare

"People from all over our city, regardless of income, need and deserve accessible health care."

Why Is City’s Student Achievement So Low?

NAEP results show notable progress in Chicago, but discouraging results here.

Aldermen ask Mayor Barrett to step down if he enters race for Governor

Media advisory and letter from Alderman Bob Donovan and Alderman Mark A. Borkowski

Why Fire-Police Chief Was Axed

FPC botched police chief search and nice guy Mayor Barrett decided to get tough.

MSOE Breaks Ground on Educational Center

Science hall centering on artificial intelligence will be used by all students.

Northwestern Mutual receives 2018 Bubbler Award

Named one of the Top 10 Best Places to Work for Young Professionals

Child Care Centers Still Have Lead Pipes

City has so far replaced lead service lines at 163 of 347 facilities.

Mayor Nominates La Keisha Butler to Head Up the Fire and Police Commission

The Mayor’s Office released the following statement regarding the Fire and Police Commission:

Mayor’s firing of the executive director of the Fire and Police Commission most disappointing

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - April 23, 2018

The Bad News About Bon-Ton

And the good news about the harbor, and The North End.

Annual Property Assessments in Milwaukee Show Real Estate Values Are Up Throughout the City

Every category of residential and commercial property saw increases in 2018.

The Whacko Primary for Governor

Seriously, a dozen or more Democratic candidates? It’s beyond the Republicans’ dreams.

The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips

"A giant in our state" dies at 94; city to honor political pioneer with annual award.

$3 Million Grant for Bay View Wetland

City will work with Harbor District and BID to create unique amenity.

Let Us Celebrate Saint John’s Third Tower

Ground breaking for third lakefront tower draws crowd of saints and sinners.

Mayor Barrett Supports Sexual Assault Awareness Campaign

Annual display of jeans will line Wisconsin Avenue to raise awareness for sexual assault

Downtown Has Added 11,450 Housing Units

All under Barrett, all since 2004. But what about the rest of the city?

Why Was Mitchell Street Social Security Office Closed?

And did the Social Security Administration defy an order from Congress to halt the closing?

7 Election Takeaways

What did we learn as the blue wave washed over Wisconsin?

Sculpture Milwaukee work earns place outside City Hall

Tony Cragg’s Mixed Feelings donated anonymously through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Mayor Tom Barrett Applauds Passage of Bill Prohibiting Straw Purchasing

Senate Bill 408 criminalizes gun purchases on behalf of felons and acting as ‘human holster’

Westlawn Gardens Receives National Planning Award

The 2018 HUD Secretary’s Opportunity & Empowerment Award recognizes the transformation of Wisconsin’s largest public housing community.

Milwaukee Bans Conversion Therapy

Controversial therapy tries to transform LGBT teens into heterosexuals.

City Presents First Streetcar

Streetcar arrives and runs on city streets for the first time in 60 years.

First Milwaukee Streetcar Vehicle Has Departed Manufacturer In Pennsylvania, Due to Arrive At New Home Early Next Week

The vehicle’s arrival is expected to mark the first time the fleet’s color scheme will be seen by the public.

Mayor Tom Barrett, Election Commission Address Voter Deactivation

State’s system and incorrect data result in erroneous deactivation of voter registrations

Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation Announces 2018 Winners for Improving Milwaukee Neighborhoods

From public nominations, a volunteer Selection Committee named 12 finalists in December, and winners were announced Thursday, March 15

South Side Social Security Office Closing

Violates federal policy, Rep. Moore says; “a slap in the face,” says Ald Perez.

UNCF to Host Milwaukee Mayor’s Masked Ball

Securing Quality Education for the Next Generation of Leaders

Milwaukee and Irpin, Ukraine to sign Sister City agreement

News release from Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

Mayor Tom Barrett, City Leaders Call For Gun Safety from Children

Partnership Seeks to Prevent Accidental Gun Related Deaths and Injuries Involving Children

Many On GPS Monitoring Are Homeless

10% of offenders monitored by state are homeless and harder to track.

Flynn’s Hit Job on FPC Director

Evidence now shows he had cops digging for dirt on MaryNell Regan. Why?

ACLU Study Finds Racism By Police

About half of all traffic and pedestrian stops failed to show "reasonable suspicion.”

Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Endorses Rebecca Dallet for Wisconsin Supreme Court

"Mayor Barrett's endorsement means a great deal to me; I am grateful for his support."

Huge Historic Redo for North Avenue

Redeveloping 20,000-square-foot buildings that housed G. Daddy’s and Hotel Foster.

Can Mayor’s Plan Reduce Segregation?

New plan for 10,000 affordable homes could help integrate city, advocates say.

How City Should Solve Lead in Water

Issue is not simple. Ald. Bohl’s proposal is good starting point.

Wave of MPD retirements puts public safety at risk, new interim chief in difficult position

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - March 1, 2018

Milwaukee Film Hires Sara Meaney to New Chief Marketing Officer Role

Organization appoints four new board members, including chancellor of University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Mark Mone, and president of Marquette University, Michael Lovell

5 City Projects Get WHEDA Tax Credits

Credits push forward projects with 311 units, more development across the city.

Mayor Barrett: 14 years in office and not a plan in sight

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan - February 26, 2018

Barrett Plan Builds 10,000 Affordable Homes

Ambitious plan is centerpiece of mayor's State-of-the-City speech. Will council support it?

McManus Lays Out Three Priorities for Health Department

Baker issues a statement defending his actions. Are city hospitals going to close?

City Bidding for Democratic National Convention

What will the city pitch to Democratic Party?

Revitalizing Silver City

New restaurant will anchor redeveloped building on W. National Ave.

Call It The Walker Bottleneck

Efforts to revive E-W Freeway look dead. Oddly, Barrett and Walker both support this.

Mayor Allows Interim Health Leader

Returns file to the council unsigned, opens door to approval of McManus.

The Mystery of Flynn Vs. Regan

Is the police chief or Fire & Police boss guilty of official misconduct?

The Rise of Reckless Driving

Vehicles speeding, running red lights causing more deaths, hit-and-run accidents.

Will Mayor Confirm Health Commissioner?

Newly-appointed Patricia McManus still needs confirmation.

HUD Awards $240,000 to Local Group

SET Ministry, the state's only grant winner, works with public housing residents.

HUD Halts City Lead Treatment Program

Barrett requested review; temporary stop work order cites possible lead hazards.

Northwestern Mutual Show Draws Crowd

Mayor Barrett, others attend opening of show by 17 artists honoring 25 local non-profits.

Ed Flynn Looks Back — And Ahead

The Common Council, he says, was a “little like middle school.”

Mayor Barrett’s Power in Decline?

Council taking more power, mayor taking a beating.

More Apartments, Retail for Walker’s Point

Wangard development is compromise between city, developer and alderman.

Port Milwaukee Cargo Volume Grows in 2017

As Vessel Visits Climb Nearly 10%

Foxconn HQ In Downtown Milwaukee

Company building Racine area plant coming here to attract talent, grow new business line.

Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader

She'll be interim commissioner. Says city's failure to send letters about lead was "deliberate."

Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination

Interim Health Dept leader at issue, as City Hall infighting hits new highs.

Hammes HQ Takes Shape

Building is a welcome change from a vacant lot.

Gag Order for Health Department Employees Lifted by Mayor

I am pleased that Mayor Barrett rescinded the policy, because whether in writing or not it is a culture that has existed for years in city government.

Resolution Aims to Take Down Milwaukee Health Department’s Restrictive Communication Policy

This resolution will prohibit any policy which aims to stifle whistle-blowers.

Why Can’t MPS Improve Results?

Perhaps because our leaders ignore data on which schools work.

Key Details Missing from the Mayor’s Account of Lead Testing Crisis

He has not provided me with information about how many 7th District residents are affected by the notification errors.

The Administration has Lost the Common Council’s Confidence in Addressing the Lead Issue

Unfortunately, we have a real problem and my district bears a huge burden because of poverty, density and the age of the housing stock.

Mayor’s Involvement in Incident with Bucks Player Disturbing

The sheer hypocrisy concerns me and should concern every citizen in Milwaukee.

City Report Finds Health Dept. Problems

Records missing for 30 homes with lead problems. Funding, staff reductions an issue.

Council Could Reject Interim Health Leader

Eight aldermen question legality of Nannis appointment to run Health Department.

Nominations Open for Mayor’s Design Awards

21st annual program will honor everything from new towers to pocket parks.

Contribution to Justin Bielinski of $100