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Post From Community: Milwaukee County residents called on to rethink the daily drive during “Week Without Driving”
More than a third of people in Wisconsin, and 40% in Milwaukee County, cannot drive due to age, disability, income, and other factors that affect their daily transportation needs. To help build understanding of these challenges, all Milwaukee County residents are invited to…
Post From Community: Spider Party at Riverside Park
Join us for a family-friendly evening celebrating neighborhood spiders! Discover why these arachnids are essential to healthy ecosystems, how they create their webs, and which species live right here in Milwaukee.
‘Milwaukee’s personal florist’: Richon Martená is bringing innovation to the local floral scene
Florist Richon Martená followed God’s calling and founded a floral business, Danielle’s Flowers, in 2025. She’s ready to check off a new goal by bringing a 24-hour flower vending machine service to Milwaukee to give residents the opportunity to spread love at any time.
5 things to know and do the weekend of Sept. 18
Celebrate fatherhood at a free luncheon at the Harley-Davidson Museum; shop over 60 local makers in Walker's Point; learn about Wisconsin’s felony pardon process; and more.
Indian Community School closed through week following handgun threat against staff
Indian Community School, a private school in Franklin that serves Indigenous Milwaukee-area students, will remain closed until Monday after a threat involving a handgun against a staff member on Wednesday evening, according to school administrators.
Post From Community: If you’re interested in Participatory Budgeting in Milwaukee, check this out!
Our PB Crew is pulling up to the next MKE Community Impact Steering Committee meeting on Tuesday, September 22 at 5 p.m. CT, and we're asking you to join us at City Hall.
MCTS introduces new transit network concepts as it deals with financial challenges
The Milwaukee County Transit System is asking the public to weigh in on two bus service concepts called “ridership” and “coverage,” which will impact daily commutes and the deficit.
Help Nominate Our Farmers Market for 2026 "Best of Milwaukee"
The nomination period is open NOW through September 24!
Splash Pad at Drexel Town Square Closed for the Season
The Splash Pad at Drexel Town Square will close for the season on Tuesday, September 8.
Oak Creek Farmers Market Launches FreshShare Program to Expand Access to Fresh, Local Produce
Fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables will soon go directly from the Oak Creek Farmers Market to local food pantries thanks to a new initiative designed to support both local farmers and families facing food insecurity.
Hit the Green at Woodland Golf
Woodland Golf has earned a quiet reputation as Oak Creek's “hidden gem.”
Try Authentic Indian Cuisine at Indian Delight
Step inside Indian Delight on South Howell Avenue and you'll find a very inviting dining experience waiting for you, one that's been serving up traditional Indian cuisine in Oak Creek since 2017.