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06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Big thanks to James Groh for spotlighting members of our DPW sanitation team who shared this incredible story. Nazir and Omar were on their regular route when they discovered a dog inside a garbage bin and saved him. Their supervisor, Alex, stepped in, took things from there, and ultimately gave the dog, later named PJ, a forever home.

While on a normal trash pick-up route, a Milwaukee sanitation crew discovered something moving in a garbage can. They found a malnourished puppy inside. The dog was brought to MADACC and later adopted by one of the crew members.

06/06/2026

Join us today from 10 AM to 2 PM for the Family Compost Workshop and Plant Sale at the Garden District Community Garden Gazebo (3989 S 6th St, Milwaukee).

Bring the whole family for interactive composting fun with Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful. The workshop starts at 11 AM and is free and open to the public. You can also purchase a home composter through the City of Milwaukee Compost Bin Sale.

Shop the Garden District Neighborhood Association Plant Sale while you're there. Cash only.

06/04/2026

Thanks What's Brewing Wisconsin for hosting us and the Garden District Neighborhood Association to talk about this Saturday's Compost Bin Workshop and Plant Sale.

Join us at the Garden District Community Garden Gazebo (3989 S. 6th St.) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to learn about composting and shop for plants.

Pre-order your home composter at recyclingconnections.org/milwaukee

https://www.tmj4.com/shows/whats-brewing-wisconsin/turn-those-kitchen-scraps-into-garden-gold

Ready to grow greener? Join the Compost Bin Workshop and Plant Sale to learn simple, practical composting tips and show for beautiful plants for your garden.

06/01/2026

🚴 Thanks for riding with us, Milwaukee!

It was a great day for Mayor Cavalier Johnson’s annual Bike Ride as part of Wisconsin Bike Week. Riders explored downtown Milwaukee
and the city’s growing bikeway network, experienced a variety of bike infrastructure, and saw how investments in safer streets are helping connect people to jobs, schools, parks, libraries, local businesses, festivals, and more.

A special thank you to Wisconsin Bike Fed and Bublr Bikes for their partnership and support of today’s ride.

Thank you to everyone who joined us to experience Milwaukee from the seat of a bicycle and be part of a safer, more connected city.

06/01/2026

Happy Month, Milwaukee! The City of Milwaukee is proud to celebrate the diversity, openness, humanity, and love that define our community, as we continue to work towards making Milwaukee a more inclusive, welcoming, and safe place for everyone.

05/27/2026

🌳 Milwaukee is climbing the ranks!

Milwaukee has been named one of the nation’s top park systems, earning the #14 spot in the 2026 ParkScore® Index from the Trust for Public Land — up from #18 last year and #27 a decade ago. 🙌

This recognition reflects the shared commitment of Milwaukee Recreation, Milwaukee County Parks, and Milwaukee City Parks to creating accessible, high-quality parks and playfields for every resident.

🏀 96% of Milwaukee residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park
🌿 Strong scores for amenities like recreation centers, splash pads, basketball courts, and athletic fields
🤝 A community-wide effort to invest in welcoming, equitable outdoor spaces

Thank you to the staff, partners, and residents who continue to make Milwaukee’s parks some of the best in the country. 💚

05/26/2026

Awesome drone footage captured by the talented Isaac Rowlett of Light the Hoan celebrating National Public Works Week.