Our network

Third Annual VillageGreen Street Fair comes to Tosa on June 2nd

The only street festival dedicated to sustainability in the Milwaukee area returns with great products, services and family activities to promote a green lifestyle. The Third Annual VillageGreen Street Fair will be held on June 2nd in the streets of the Historic Village at Harwood and Underwood.

In a press release, fair organizers listed a few things this year's festival goers can expect:

• Special Appearance by Melinda Myers. Nationally known gardening expert Melinda Myers will speak about “Small Scale Plants with Big Impact – and Low-maintenance, Eco-friendly Strategies for Managing Them” from 9 to 10 a.m. in the Root Commons area, at the junction of Wauwatosa and Harwood avenues. Ms. Myers’ appearance is sponsored by American Transmission Company.

Community Sponsors

Where’s Chorizo? He was at Miller Park!

MILWAUKEE — Where’s Chorizo? Last year Bernie Brewer went missing and on Tuesday, May 15th, Chorizo went missing — and only Brewers fans could help find him. Starting at 5 a.m., fans flocked to Miller Park to participate in a scavenger hunt to pick up their very own Chorizo lawn ornament, and the statues in the sombreros didn’t last long!

2,000 Chorizo lawn ornaments were strategically placed throughout the parking lots and surrounding area of Miller Park.  There was a strict limit of one ornament per person and Brewers staff were placed in all planting locations to monitor the scavenger hunt activities.

OMG PD: The Odd and Odder From Police Reports

If you think nothing interesting ever happens in the burbs, think again. Patch is highlighting some of the more unusual crime news from throughout southeastern Wisconsin in our feature, "OMG PD."

Download the Stupidity App for free

Two thieves caught by Wauwatosa police believed that the screwdrivers, wallet, cell phone, clothing, the other screwdrivers, marijuana, black gloves and ski mask didn’t get them in trouble. It was the iPad.

Of course it was Naked Juice

Sometimes, figuring out the relationship between odd items people steal from grocery or convenience stores is a puzzler. Other times, it takes just a second.

u r so busted... Read More

DNA sequencing the answer to boys’ mysterious disorder?

PEWAUKEE — It is a journey that has put her in touch with doctors from around the world. On this Mother’s Day, Mindy Brayman may be one step closer to solving the cause behind a disease that has crippled her two children, with the help of experts in her back yard.

Nine-year-old Jack and eight-year-old Todd suffer from a mysterious genetic disease, that has baffled doctors for years.  But new breakthroughs, specifically DNA sequencing, may help finally discover what is causing the children’s brains to not communicate properly with the rest of their bodies. The two boys need 24/7 care.

Community Sponsors

The premiere multicultural Salon and Spa in Milwaukee.
A fun and educational environment!

Wauwatosa police search for suspect in attempted robbery

WAUWATOSA — Wauwatosa police are searching for a suspect who attempted to rob the general manager of a Jimmy John’s restaurant on Bluemound Rd. Monday, May 7th.

The attempted robbery occurred when the Jimmy John’s general manager was walking a bank deposit bag over to the Tri-City Bank.

The police report on this case says the suspect grabbed the manager’s “right shoulder and then reached around his body in an attempt to grab the bank bag. The suspect stated, ‘Let me get that money man.’”

New poll shows Walker with lead in gubernatorial recall

MILWAUKEE — A new poll shows Governor Scott Walker with a lead in the gubernatorial recall race after Tuesday’s primary. Meanwhile, Tom Barrett’s campaign took to the streets Thursday, targeting neighborhoods in Milwaukee. Walker made an appearance in Wisconsin Dells. Both are gearing up to reach even more voters with massive television ad campaigns.

Barrett Launches His Campaign at Tosa Home

Barrett Launches His Campaign at Tosa Home

On Wednesday, basking in the glow of a sweeping victory in the Democratic recall primary, Tom Barrett met with and accepted the backing of his former opponents.

On Thursday, he launched his campaign proper from the front yard of a home in Wauwatosa, the first stop on what he promises will be an old-fashioned face-to-face, meet-the-people effort across the state.

Barrett spent close to an hour chatting with about a dozen and a half supporters seated on lawn and deck chairs at the home of..... Read More