The Cream City Medical Society is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a drive to collect unwanted "stuff," i.e. clothing, small household goods, books and media, and more. You're invited to clean out your closets and donate what you don't want, which will help the Cream City Medical Society provide student scholarships and serve the community. [...]
An assortment of Tri-Block neighbors joined our Greening Congregations Youth Corps at Bethel-Bethany UCC on a recent sunny Saturday morning to learn about rain barrels. The event began in the church hall, where the Fresh Coast Guardians emphasized the importance of protecting our natural water resources. Then, the group went next door to the Community [...]
Focus on Energy is offering three new packs of energy-saving devices, fixtures and other products, and they're free to WeEnergies customers. They include a Family Room Pack, a Kitchen Pack and a Bathroom Pack. Choose the one that works best for your home. Each customer is entitled to one pack a year, so if you've [...]
Mayor Cavalier Johnson invites you to watch the video below, then take the 2027 Mayor’s Budget Survey, which includes a quick five questions. Click here to take the survey. Click the video below to watch. https://youtu.be/do5mUTjEzls
On a recent Saturday morning, a hearty group of neighbors joined environmental specialists for a tree walk in Sherman Park, our own "urban forest." They learned tree identification and the benefits of having an urban forest in the community. View some photos from that beautiful morning below.
On Monday, July 6, Alderman Mark Chambers, Jr. issued a statement that reads, in part: "Following extensive discussions with the property owner, developer, and city staff — and after carefully considering the feedback shared during three public information sessions and the testimony presented before the City Plan Commission — the applicant has made my office [...]
The Milwaukee Exposure Explorer Project is offering tutoring on Monday and Wednesday mornings through August 5, 2026. These 9:00 am to 12:00 noon sessions will happen at Pilgrim Rest Church School, 3434 North 38th Street. Light snacks will be served. Call (414) 943-1938 to register for a session.
Parents, give your kids an unforgettable summer experience. Camps for Kids was launched in 1994 to provide life-changing, first-time resident camp experiences for children from families with limited financial resources. Scholarship recipients are boys and girls, ages 7 to 15, from racially diverse backgrounds who lack access to one-to-two-week overnight camp experiences. So far, the [...]
Recently, a group of Sherman Park neighbors gathered virtually with a panel of data center experts to discuss the impact of the proposed Midtown Center development. They talked about what data centers are, what the Midtown proposal could do to our community, and how to submit comments to the Milwaukee Common Council. Click the video [...]
Grant Boulevard neighbors recently enjoyed a lively block party on a sunny Saturday afternoon. Watch a 30-second video below: (Video credit: Isaac Rowlett)
