Milwaukee housing; city leaders seek public opinion on what works

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August 28, 2023

Milwaukee housing; city leaders seek public opinion on what works

Housing concerns, questions in Milwaukee

Milwaukee leaders are taking a fresh look at the housing market in the city – focusing on affordability and variety of housing.

MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee leaders are taking a fresh look at the housing market in the city – focusing on affordability and variety of housing.

The saying goes, there’s no place like home. But in Milwaukee, finding a place at all is not always easy.

“Milwaukee has a shortage of affordable, safe housing,” said Montavius Jones, Sherman Park resident.

That is why people in Milwaukee went to the Washington Park Library on Monday, Aug. 28, where the Department of City Development hosted an open house.

“I think it’s great that they’re engaging community members for a change,” said Reggie Jackson, Sherman Park resident.

It is an effort called Growing MKE – where the city needs your input on housing in the city. It includes things like more affordable homes or walkable neighborhoods.

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“To hear from them about the future they envision in their neighborhoods – what kind of growth they’d like to see, what kind of housing choices,” said Sam Leichtling, City Planning manager.

At the end of the year, Leichtling said officials will use the feedback and update the city’s zoning code in an amendment that will go to the Common Council.

“Currently it’s zoned just for duplexes and single family homes – that’s an issue. You’re not going to find any new constructed homes on that scale in this neighborhood,” Jones said.

Other feedback from previous open houses drew out ideas like better access to public transportation and new housing types.

“I think we need to do something about corporate landlords taking over entire neighborhoods, buying their property so the regular, every day people can afford to purchase a home,” Jackson said.

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If you would like to share your thoughts on housing in Milwaukee, officials have made it possible on the Grow MKE website.

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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November 29, 2024

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Milwaukee shooting Friday; man dead at 44th and Burleigh: officials

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office was dispatched on Friday, Nov. 29 to 44th and Burleigh for the shooting of a man.

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Fatal shooting at 44th and Burleigh, Milwaukee

FOX6 News has a crew on the scene – and we will update this post when more information is available.

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

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November 29, 2024

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Black Friday beer sale at Milwaukee's Lakefront Brewery

Black Friday beer at Lakefront Brewery

It’s the yearly Black Friday beer sale at Lakefront Brewery! And people waited outside in the bitter cold to get ahold of the four varieties.

MILWAUKEE – Lakefront Brewery’s Black Friday beer sale is back!

People braved the cold weather, waiting outside until the doors opened at 8 a.m. The Curd Wagon was also on hand for those waiting outside.

The sale runs until noon.

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

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November 29, 2024

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'This is my pub': Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

SOUTH MILWAUKEE — It was all about the Packers Thursday night at Moran’s Pub on Thanksgiving. Dozens of fans spent the end of the holiday cheering on Green Bay as they took on the Miami Dolphins.

Moran’s invited TMJ4 to check out their special watch party and soak in the atmosphere.

Deanna Olson, a devoted fan, referred to the pub as her home. “This is my pub,” she said. “This is my hometown, South Milwaukee, born and raised. I live here, I love it, and I always cheer on my Packers. I’ve got to bring Grandpa’s flag, and here we are.”

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Deanna Olson (Left) and her friends

That flag has become a lucky fashion statement of sorts for Olson.

“We went ahead and put this on as an ascot, and then we beat the Bears, so the ascot has to come back,” she said.

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Packers Fans fill Moran’s in South Milwaukee for Thanksgiving watch party

Olson wasn’t the only fan relying on a good luck charm Thursday night.

“I always have my Packer purse. Always during Packer season, I’ve got to make sure that I carry this,” said Katie “Grammy” Hilpert.

Hilpert was joined by her daughter and granddaughter. Together, they bleed Green and Gold. Moran’s is her go-to pub, making the game even more enjoyable.

“Oh, they’re my boys. I’m very thankful because they have had a little better of a season, but we’ll take what we can get,” said Hilpert.

During the game, fans had the chance to play games and participate in raffles.

Both Hilpert’s and Olson’s lucky charms paid off as the Packers secured the win.

While Hilpert was grateful to cheer on her beloved Packers this holiday, simply coming together at the pub was already a guaranteed victory.

“What are you thankful for?” asked TMJ4’s Mike Beiermeister.

“Grandchildren, children. Life in general is really good, really good right now,” Hilpert replied, embodying the spirit of gratitude on this Thanksgiving Day.

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