How Early Is Too Early To Take Your Child To The Library?

Experts encourage parents to not only use the library to foster strong reading skills, but also to use the library as a community hub.

Crawford Eliminated in Village Trustee Primary

The former Milwaukee County judge received the least votes in the five-way village trustee election. Now, four candidates will compete for two seats in the general election on April 2.

Mandel Apartments Receive Final Approval

Trustees unanimously approved the development agreement for the 90-unit apartment development known as Beaumont Place.

Lights Out: Traffic Concerns Trump Little League Lights Proposal

Trustees want to remedy traffic congestion and parking shortages on Lydell Avenue before allowing night games at Craig Counsell Park.

Whitefish Bay 2013 Primary Election Guide

What you need to know — from polling locations to Voter ID information — before hitting the voting booth Tuesday.

Trustee Candidates Talk Sewers, Pesticides and Business Development

The candidates talk more about their positions on village issues, and answer new questions posed by the audience at Patch's candidates forum Wednesday night.

US Postal Service Nixes Saturday Deliveries Beginning August 5

To save money, officials with the U.S. Postal Service have decided to cancel Saturday deliveries. Here's what the current hours are at the Post Office locations in Whitefish Bay.

Trustees Plan to Borrow $16M for Sewers This Year

The board plans to issue $16.6 million in bonds as part of its 15-year infrastructure plan that would improve sewers and fund the Mandel TIF district.

Primary Election Preview: Whitefish Bay Village Board Race

One incumbent and four challengers are vying for two trustee seats in the Feb. 19 primary election.

Ken Wysocky, Candidate for Whitefish Bay Village Board

Freelance journalist and 25-year resident seeking first elective office.

Robert Crawford, Candidate for Whitefish Bay Village Board

Former circuit court judge and 20-year resident seeks spot on board.

Kevin McMahon, Candidate for Whitefish Bay Village Board

16-year village resident and active dad making first run for public office.

Carl Fuda, Candidate for Whitefish Bay Village Board

Small business owner vying for elective office for first time.

Jay Miller, Candidate for Whitefish Bay Village Board

Incumbent, 22-year resident seeking third term as village trustee.

Trustee Candidates Will Debate Village Issues Next Week

All five candidates running in the Feb. 19 primary election have agreed to participate in a Patch candidates forum on Feb. 13.

Need Tax Help? TaxAide is Here to Rescue You

Volunteer program helps middle and low-income taxpayers at the library through April 11.

Future I-43 Possibilities Unveiled at Public Meeting

The DOT sought local advice in how to improve I-43, and what concerns residents have about adding lanes and modifying interchanges between Bender Road and Highway 60.

Little League Proposes to Light its Fields

Little league officials plan to meet with concerned residents to discuss the additional lighting, which they say is needed to accomodate a growing program and a tight season.

Your Chance to Ask Trustee Candidates About Key Issues Facing Whitefish Bay

From taxes to sewers to downtown development, the next Village Board will tackle several key issues in 2013. Patch wants readers to pose questions for the five candidates running in next month's Whitefish Bay Village Board primary election.

What's Closed In The Whitefish Bay Area On MLK Day

We've compiled a list of closings in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday.

County Exec Chris Abele is Newest Patch Blogger

Milwaukee County official's first post lets readers know about PGA Junior Championship moving here from Madison.

County Supervisors Defend Jobs Under Proposed Downsizing

With state legislators calling for a part-time Milwaukee County Board, supervisors made their case in front of their municipal counterparts on the Intergovernmental Cooperation Council Monday afternoon.

Paycheck A Little Smaller? Here's Why...

You may have been spared from paying more in income taxes, but your paycheck may have taken a hit after the Fiscal Cliff Tax Deal was reached earlier this month. Here's all you need to know...

Soda Licenses Fizzle Out in Whitefish Bay

The Village Board has phased out an old ordinance that charges businesses $5 per year to serve soda.

Mandel, Village Finalizing Apartment Proposal

Originally slated for a decision on Monday, the details of the final development agreement still need to be hammered out and brought to the board for approval on Jan. 21.

Mandel Development Nearing Final Approval

The Village Board will act on a development agreement with The Mandel Group over a 100-unit apartment development built on top of the parking lot north of Silver Spring Drive.

Stamp Prices Increase: What to Know for Your Next Trip to the Post Office

Cost of stamps will go up a penny later this month, while the USPS is also rolling out a new stamp for international letters.

Sen. Tammy Baldwin Sworn Into Office

After seven terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, Baldwin's ascendance to the Senate marks Wisconsin's first female senator and the country's first openly gay senator.

Five Candidates Running for Village Board

While the Village Board field is packed, the Whitefish Bay School Board election is uncontested with two candidates running for two open seats.

Garbage, Recycling Pickup Delayed for the Holidays

Whitefish Bay will change its garbage and recycling pickup for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Want to Run for Trustee? Submit Your Paperwork by Wednesday

As of Friday, incumbent Jay Miller and resident Robert Crawford are running unopposed for the two open Village Board seats.

Patch, Starbucks Aim to Avert 'Fiscal Cliff'

The two companies have joined forces to urge Congress to “Come Together” before tax hikes and spending cuts push America over the “fiscal cliff.”

The Year in Wisconsin Politics 2012

From Scott Walker emerging as the only governor to survive a recall and Paul Ryan being selected as Mitt Romney's running mate for president, a national spotlight shined bright on Wisconsin this year.

$45K Tree Pruning Job Approved by Trustees

Tree workers rotate throughout the village every year so that each tree is pruned once every year.

Personal Fitness Studio Coming to Whitefish Bay

Orange Shoe Personal Fitness plans to open next to the former Honquest Furniture store in February 2013.

1 Incumbent In, 1 Out for April 2 Village Board Election

Trustee Jay Miller will run for re-election, while six-year incumbent Jim Roemer has decided to step down.

Police Records System Costs More Than Expected

A more efficient computerized records and dispatch system will cost more than double than budgeted, but the balance is easily funded by changes in contracting for health insurance.

Week Ahead: Bonds for Mandel Project on Village Board's Plate

The Plan Commission also meets this week, and there's another free movie at the Whitefish Bay Public Library.

Higher Dispatch Records Costs on Village Board Agenda

The panel also will vote on issuing $1.8 million in bonds for the Mandel Group luxury apartment project.

$4.6 Million in Public Funds OK'd for Mandel Apartment Project

The developer expects the 100-unit apartment building will generate enough tax revenue to close the $4.6 million TIF district earlier than required.