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New MKE Mobile App — Now Available

This looks like an excellent new tool for reporting issues to the city. (Note, this is not a replacement for Report-It/Record-It noise or other police-related issues.) Milwaukeeans, You can now download and explore the new City of Milwaukee Mobile Service Request App (MKE Mobile). MKE Mobile is free and accessible to all Milwaukee residents and can be downloaded on the iTunes App Store or

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Do you work for UWM?

This message is from Mike Darnell, a member of MHNA and someone who works at UWM. It is directed to other members who are employed by UWM.   =======================================   Hi,I’m writing to reach out to those MHNA members who are also, like me, UWM employees. I’m writing to ask if you would join me in signing and forwarding a request to Student Affairs.

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MHNA Meeting Reminder

Dear Murray Hill members and friends: Please join us to meet the new leader of MPD District 1, Captain Leslie Thiele, an 18 year veteran of the department. A new academic year has begun at UWM and you’ll want to hear directly form Captain Thiele about her perspective on our neighborhood problems and solutions. And Captain Thiele will surely want to hear your view

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What is your opinion of the East North Avenue Business Area?

The East Side Business District, which is the business area between the river and the lake on North Avenue, is conducting a survey to get input regarding use of the area. The results will help shape plans for development between Oakland Avenue and the river. Please take a few minutes to take their survey. This is your chance to influence their planning. http://www.theeastside.org/categories/20-news/documents/142-make-a-difference-take-the-survey


Invitation to SS. Peter and Paul Block Party

Dear Murray Hill Neighborhood Association: You and everyone in your neighborhood are invited to the family-friendly SS. Peter and Paul Parish annual festival “Block Party” on September 13, 2014. With three musical acts, ending with Paul Cebar in the evening, and our huge Silent Auction, you’ll be sure to find something you like. I’d like to get the word out to people who may

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Cramer Street Block Party – Recap!

The neighborhood activities at the 3100-3200 North Cramer Street Ninth Annual Block Party on Saturday, August 16th were a step above the usual gathering of friends getting together for great food and good conversation.   An added activity for the group consisted of constructing sensory boards for students with autism at the 81st Street School.  A sensory board is basically a board that has attached

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A Request for Feedback

The UWM academic year has swung into action and the MHNA Board would appreciate hearing your observations. What was last weekend like in your part of the neighborhood? What is it like this weekend? Please email any comments your might have to us at issues@murrayhillna.org. Also… We’ll send another reminder later in the month, but our general meeting (on Tuesday, September 23rd) will feature

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UWM’s Neighborhood BBQ

On Monday, September 1 from 4 – 6 PM, UWM will be hosting a Neighborhood BBQ … UWM Style. The event will be held at the corner of Maryland Avenue and Kenwood Boulevard and is one component of the UWM Fall Welcome – 2014 activities. This event seeks to bring students and area residents together to socialize and set expectations related to neighborly behavior.