News in Milwaukee
What Milwaukee can learn from Baltimore’s community policing plan
As Milwaukee develops a community policing plan, Baltimore offers lessons on what the approach can look like as well as where it could fall short.
5 things to know and do the week of Sept. 21
Attend a panel on Flock camera surveillance; support United Community Center at a Walker's Point brewery fundraiser; shop local produce; and more.
Connecting Wisconsin Farmers with Food Pantries to Help Feed Families in Need
There is something deeply meaningful about food making its way home. A Wisconsin farmer grows it. A food pantry shares it. A family needs it. Thanks to a program called Connecting Farms to Families, those three pieces are coming together in communities across the state. It’s…
Sponsored – Soul of a Nation: An American Portrait
Two works, separated by generations, explore the ideals, contradictions, and evolving identity of America.
Learn more about the three Wisconsin constitutional amendments on the Nov. 3 ballot
The proposals would limit the governor’s veto power, allow religious gatherings during health emergencies and ban government DEI programs.
Post From Community: Autumn Celebration in Washington Park
Pile into the leaves, paint a pumpkin, get curious about creepy-crawly creatures, and discover the mysteries of the season!
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.
Help Nominate Our Farmers Market for 2026 "Best of Milwaukee"
The nomination period is open NOW through September 24!