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Here come the farmers markets.  They begin May 1 with the West Allis, Brookfield, Delafield, New Berlin, Waukesha and Oconomowoc farmers markets. Then they start opening fast and furious, more than three dozen of them in and around Milwaukee. The last debuts come in July.  Not all the markets will be back yet, however. The Westown Farmers Market, for example, will be on hiatus again this year. Organizers cite reduced foot traffic downtown because of the pandemic, as many office workers conti...

Public consultation on Theale active lane proposal Pilot scheme would see lane shut to motor vehicle traffic Charlie Masters  ); Deadmans Lane in Theale is among the roads identified by West Berkshire Council for conversion into a motor vehicle-free active street – and residents are being invited to have their say on the plans. Under proposals unveiled last week, a large section of Deadmans Lane would be sealed off with planters or bollards. This would encourage its use as a cycling and wal...

MPD: Uptick in auto thefts, thieves posting crimes on social media MPD: Uptick in auto thefts, thieves posting crimes on social media Milwaukee police are warning people there is an uptick in auto theft in the last few months -- and the thieves are not staying quiet about their actions.  MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee police are warning people there is an uptick in auto theft in the last few months -- and the thieves are not staying quiet about their actions.  "The vehicles that are being targeted...

Milwaukee DPW extends Active Streets program into November By FOX6 News Digital Team Published  Outdoor dining in Milwaukee MILWAUKEE - The Milwaukee Department of Public Works (DPW) on Friday, March 5 announced the extension of its Active Streets for business program until Nov. 15, 2021. The DPW program permits restaurants and bars to use sidewalks, parking lanes and travel lanes for expanded outdoor seating accommodations amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The no-fee, city-wide Active Stre...

With snow blanketing the area, outdoor dining becomes a bit more challenging for businesses in Milwaukee's "Active Streets" program.