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June 5, 2026
Farm-to-Table Restaurant Row Takes Shape on Millbrook's Revived Canfield Street
Three new restaurants emphasizing locally sourced ingredients are set to open on Canfield Street this summer, transforming a once-vacant corridor into the city's hottest dining destination.
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June 5, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Downtown Parking Problem Isn't Going Away on Its Own
The city has been talking about downtown parking for a decade. It's time we stopped talking and started building.
June 5, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Potholes Are a Metaphor for Everything Wrong With City Hall
Columnist Darnell Okafor argues that the city's crumbling roads are a symptom of a deeper problem: a city council that keeps kicking hard decisions down the road — literally.
June 5, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Infrastructure Bond After Heated Debate
Millbrook's city council voted 5–2 late Tuesday to approve a $4.2 million bond measure that will fund road resurfacing and stormwater upgrades across six neighborhoods.
June 5, 2026
Millbrook Art Center's Summer Exhibition Explores the City's Industrial Past
A new group show at the Millbrook Art Center draws on archival photographs and personal objects to reckon with the city's manufacturing heritage.
June 5, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Downtown Revival Is Real — But Who Gets Left Behind?
The new shops and coffee bars on Harlan Street look great in photos, but the families who built that neighborhood deserve a seat at the table too.
June 4, 2026
New Millbrook Food Hall Set to Open on Former Cannery Site This Fall
A long-vacant industrial building on the city's east side is getting a delicious second life — developers confirmed this week that the Millbrook Food Hall will open in October, bringing 14 local food vendors under one roof.
June 4, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Downtown Revitalization Package
Millbrook's city council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to approve a sweeping downtown improvement plan, unlocking $4.2 million in state and local funds for streetscaping, facade grants, and new public spaces.
June 3, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Pothole Problem Is More Than an Inconvenience — It's a Choice
Columnist Judith Hale argues that the city's crumbling streets aren't a budget mystery — they're the result of repeated decisions to prioritize other spending over basic infrastructure maintenance.
June 3, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Downtown Revitalization Plan
Millbrook's city council voted 6-2 Tuesday night to greenlight a sweeping downtown improvement package that includes new streetscaping, small business grants, and a renovated Central Plaza. The funds will be drawn from a mix of federal grants and municipal reserves.
June 2, 2026
New Food Hall on Merchant Street Brings Eight Local Vendors Under One Roof
Millbrook's long-vacant Hargrove Warehouse has been transformed into The Provisions Hall, a 12,000-square-foot food market featuring eight locally owned food and drink vendors that officially opened its doors Saturday.
June 2, 2026
Column: Millbrook's Housing Crunch Won't Fix Itself — Here's What the City Should Do
Courier columnist Marcus Isley argues that Millbrook's elected leaders need to stop talking about affordable housing and start making the hard zoning decisions that will actually help working families.
June 2, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Growth Is Real — But So Is the Risk of Leaving People Behind
Columnist Delia Hargrove argues that the wave of development and investment transforming Millbrook's core neighborhoods is genuinely exciting — but warns that without intentional policy choices, the city's working-class residents could be priced out of the story entirely.
June 1, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Pothole Problem Isn't Going Away on Its Own
Columnist Ray Okafor argues that the city's crumbling side streets are a symptom of a much bigger infrastructure funding crisis — and that elected officials need to stop kicking the can.
June 1, 2026
New Farm-to-Table Restaurant 'The Gilded Root' Opens in Millbrook's Eastside District
Millbrook's dining scene got a major boost this week as The Gilded Root opened its doors on Fenmore Street, promising locally sourced menus that change weekly based on regional harvests.
June 1, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Pothole Problem Is an Emergency, Not a Budget Line Item
Columnist Ray Desjardins argues the city's crumbling roads aren't just an inconvenience — they're a symptom of years of deferred political courage.
May 31, 2026
Streaming Wars Heat Up as Local Viewers Feel the Pinch of Rising Subscription Costs
With multiple major streaming platforms hiking prices again this quarter, Millbrook residents say they're rethinking their entertainment budgets and cutting services they once considered essential.
May 30, 2026
Streaming Wars Hit Local Movie Theater as Attendance Drops 18 Percent
The Millbrook Cineplex on Harbor Boulevard reported an 18 percent drop in ticket sales this spring compared to the same period last year, a trend the theater's owner blames squarely on the crowded streaming landscape.
May 30, 2026
Millbrook Art Museum's 'Rust and Renewal' Exhibit Draws Crowds, Critical Praise
A new photography and mixed-media exhibit at the Millbrook Art Museum is pulling in some of the strongest attendance numbers the institution has seen in years.
May 29, 2026
Column: Millbrook's Housing Crunch Is Real — And City Hall Keeps Pretending It Isn't
Every month, the numbers get a little worse and the speeches from the podium get a little more polished — but nothing actually changes for the families who can't find a place to live in this city.
May 28, 2026
Streaming Wars Heat Up as Two Major Platforms Announce Price Hikes the Same Week
Two of the country's largest streaming services announced subscription price increases within 48 hours of each other, adding pressure on consumers already dealing with rising household costs.
May 27, 2026
Streaming Wars Claim Another Casualty as MidStream TV Shuts Down Without Warning
MidStream TV, a regional streaming platform that had quietly built a loyal subscriber base around Midwest-focused content, abruptly ceased operations Monday, leaving thousands of subscribers locked out of their accounts. The company cited "insurmountable financial headwinds" in a brief statement posted to its website.
May 27, 2026
City Council Approves $14M Infrastructure Bond Over Vocal Opposition
Millbrook's city council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to approve a $14 million infrastructure bond package targeting road repairs, storm drains, and a new fire station on the city's east side.
May 26, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's Downtown Is Changing Fast — Not Everyone Is Keeping Up
Columnist Ray Okafor argues that while Millbrook's downtown revival looks great on paper, the city needs to be honest about who's being left behind as rents climb and longtime businesses close.
May 25, 2026
Beloved Millbrook Diner The Blue Hen Closes After 41 Years
The Blue Hen Diner, a breakfast institution on Carver Street that fed generations of Millbrook families, has served its last plate of eggs, with owner Greta Palomino citing rising food costs and a lease dispute as the reasons for closing.
May 25, 2026
New Farm-to-Table Restaurant Opens in Millbrook's Southside District, Drawing Early Crowds
Harvest & Thread, a farm-to-table restaurant emphasizing locally sourced ingredients from within 100 miles of Millbrook, opened its doors last weekend in the Southside District and drew lines out the door on its first three days. Chef and co-owner Marcus Delacroix says the menu will rotate weekly.
May 24, 2026
City Council Approves Controversial Warehouse Development Near Eastside Residential Zones
In a 5-2 vote Tuesday night, the Millbrook City Council approved a rezoning request that clears the way for a 340,000-square-foot logistics warehouse on the eastern edge of the city, over strong objections from nearby residents.
May 23, 2026
Opinion: Millbrook's School Board Needs to Stop Kicking the Budget Can Down the Road
Columnist Vera Nkemdirim argues that the school board's repeated budget deferrals are shortchanging students and eroding public trust in local education leadership.
May 23, 2026
Millbrook School Board Votes 5-2 to Close Eastridge Elementary, Sparking Community Outrage
In a contentious late-night vote Tuesday, the Millbrook Unified School District board approved the closure of Eastridge Elementary School effective at the end of the current academic year, citing declining enrollment and a $2.1 million budget shortfall.
May 18, 2026
City Council Approves $12M Downtown Revitalization Package in Split Vote
Millbrook City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to approve a $12 million revitalization package for the downtown corridor, clearing the way for new streetscaping, facade grants, and a controversial parking garage demolition.