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City Suspends Downtown Nightclub

Several fights, 500 fake IDs and many underage patrons at 'lucrative' bar.

New Tenant For Third Street Tavern Space

Sports bar with relaxed atmosphere and comfort food menu could join Deer District.

ICE Seeks Downtown Milwaukee Office To Go With New Field Facility

Nationwide leasing push comes after One Big Beautiful Bill provided agency with billions.

Milwaukee Night Market, Presented by Clover®, Wraps up 2025 Season on October 1

Downtown Street Receiving Concrete-Protected Bike Lanes

Construction to transform street expected to be completed later this year.

24th Annual Milwaukee River Challenge Will Host Elite Collegiate, Club and High School Rowers from Across the Midwest October 4th

Teams of Fours and Eights will Take On This Challenging Course through the Heart of Downtown Milwaukee

Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, returns to West Wisconsin Avenue on September 10

Urban Innovations Milwaukee Building Earns Energy Star Certification

Deer District Apartments Pivot To Being Entirely Affordable

How development was transformed by public cash from 3 different sources.

The Hoan Group Makes History with Madison–Milwaukee Night Market Collaboration

Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, returns on August 13

Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, canceled due to severe weather forecast

Vendors and activities scheduled for July 16 will be postponed to Wednesday, October 1

Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, is back for a second night on July 16

Travel back in time on Retro Rewind night, celebrating the eras of 80s, 90s and early 2000s

Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®, kicks off 2025 season this Wednesday

On four nights this summer, see West Wisconsin Avenue transform into Milwaukee’s gathering place

Vendor lineup announced for the 2025 Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover®

Milwaukee Night Market returns for four nights this summer, opening the season on June 11

Outdoor Walking Tours Return May, 18th, 2025

Milwaukee Founders and Beer Barons Bobblehead Series Unveiled to Celebrate 414 Day

See Milwaukee Night Market’s 2025 Schedule

Monthly market to kick off 2025 season on June 11.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday at Noon; Fun Continues at the Post-Parade Party

Keep the fun going after the Parade at the Shamrock Club Post-Parade Party

Westown Association’s ShamROCK Kick-off Party returns Friday, March 14

Get in the Irish spirit ahead of the 57th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday

57th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns Saturday, March 15

Celebration of Milwaukee’s rich, Irish heritage expected to bring thousands of spectators to downtown Milwaukee

Council Committee Approves $100 Million Deer District, MATC Project

Technical college to pay millions to include new athletic facility in mixed-use development.

Milwaukee County Reducing Office Space, Saving Money With Move

County agencies will head east down Wisconsin Avenue to ASQ Center.

2025 MKE Night Market Dates Announced; Vendor Application Now Open

Vendor applications are now open for 2025 season

57th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns Saturday, March 15

MATC Signs Agreement To Lease a New Athletic Training and Event Facility in Deer District

Construction begins this summer on shared-use facility co-developed and co-owned by J. Jeffers & Company and the Milwaukee Bucks

New Murals Add Color to Riverwalk

With a fourth on the way. Collection aims to engage pedestrians and waterway traffic throughout Downtown.

Matt Dorner Named Head of Milwaukee Downtown, Weirick Stepping Down

New face atop highly visible organization for first time in 27 years. Weirick helped change Downtown.

Growing Nonprofit Buys Third Ward Building

Umbrella organization for JusticePoint and Sinora Recovery relocating its HQ.

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 announces changes in leadership

CEO Beth Weirick to step down in June; Economic Development Director Matt Dorner tapped as successor with other staff changes in store

New Dunkin’ For Near West Side

Coffee and doughnut chain set to open 12th Milwaukee location in former Wendy's.

Work on three Riverwalk murals to begin this month

Downtown Placemaking Task Force announces artists behind four mural concepts

Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes

Plus: DPW, council discussing ways to better protect, beautify existing lanes.

Demolition Permit Filed For Brady Street Hotel

Former shopping center to be leveled. But no definitive date for a construction start.

Milwaukee Downtown to Host “Wrap Party” Featuring Giveaways

MKE Night Market is back on Wednesday, July 24

Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover® from Fiserv, is back for night two on Wednesday, July 24

Milwaukee Downtown to host “Wrap Party” featuring giveaways and limited open tabs at local restaurants

Giveaways will be “unwrapped” all week as a thank you to the Downtown workforce and residents for welcoming tens of thousands of visitors to Milwaukee this month

Anti-Republican Group Takes Over Downtown Streets

Coalition to March on the RNC is the result of some 100 groups coming together.

Coalition to March on RNC, City Reach Last Minute Deal

Coalition and City reach agreement on march routing through RNC security perimiter.

RNC Build Out Takes Over Westown

Here a tent, there a fence, everywhere an elephant image.

Artists Sought for Multiple Permanent Murals Coming to Milwaukee’s Riverwalk

Four new murals of various sizes to enliven the walls along the Milwaukee Riverwalk

Street Parking Restrictions Begin For RNC

But parking structures are still available, as are alternative modes of transportation.

MCTS Updates RNC Bus Detours To Better Serve Downtown, Riders

The initial plan left a 1.4-mile gap between stops on many routes.

MCTS Announces Bus Detours for RNC

14 MCTS routes will be detoured around Republican National Convention's security perimeter. Changes could begin July 11.

Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare

Downtown's new "front door" honors civil rights pioneer, trailblazer.

Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover® from Fiserv, kicks off season on Wednesday, June 26

Milwaukee Night Market returns for four nights this summer, celebrating its 10th season

See Detailed RNC Street Closures, Demonstration Zones

'The city of Milwaukee is open for busines,' but you're going to want to plan ahead to come Downtown.

Downtown Business Owners Urge City to Relocate RNC Protest Zone

Concerns over safety after failed attempt to ban firearms in 'soft zone' security perimeter.

2024 Guide to Farmers Markets in Milwaukee

All located in the city, offering fresh foods, entertainment and community this summer.

Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails

Ald. Robert Bauman wanted to challenge state law, but his colleagues demur.

Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans

Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.

Gallery Night MKE Showcases Summer Event July 19 & 20

Vendor lineup announced for the 2024 Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover® from Fiserv

Milwaukee Night Market returns for four nights this summer, opening the season on June 26

City Seeks 55,000 Beef Jerky Sticks, 250,000 Water Bottles, Kevlar Helmets For RNC

Plus: Police will lease facility in Greendale for staging.

RNC To Include Milwaukee Vendor Marketplace

"Convention Fest" aims to highlight the best Wisconsin has to offer.

Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown

'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'

City Will Redesign King Drive, Pere Marquette Park

And build a protected bike lane on W. Highland Avenue.

Wisconsin Club Worth $5.1 Million

Fascinating history and an elaborate interior that would put the grandest riverboat to shame.

Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit

Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.

Milwaukee Wins $36 Million To Rebuild Key Street

Grant will overhaul 6th Street through heart of city.

New Concessionaires Open at Intermodal Station

Donut Squad and Fil Fil are now offering eats at the downtown train station.

Street closures for 56th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday, March 9

Downtown businesses, property owners and residents should be prepared for the following street closures

See Inside Fiserv’s New Headquarters

Company is painting the town orange says CEO. Its headquarters is decorated with the Bucks' championship court.

56th Shamrock Club of Wisconsin St. Patrick’s Day Parade returns Saturday, March 9

Celebration of Milwaukee’s rich, Irish heritage expected to bring thousands of spectators to downtown Milwaukee

New Corporate Headquarters, 130 Jobs For Downtown

Enerpac Tool HQ moving to Milwaukee. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover from Fiserv, returns on June 26 for 2024 season

Vendor applications now open for 2024 season

Enerpac Tool Group Announces Selection of Downtown Milwaukee Location for Global Headquarters

Eitel Cancels Plans For Vel Phillips Plaza Cafe After Council Questions, Public Opposition

After Milwaukee Turners "pilloried" Eitel on Tuesday, things appear to have snowballed behind the scenes.

Menomonee Falls Company Moving To Third Ward

Plus: Westown parking lot for sale and a recap of the week's real estate news.

City Names Vendor For New Downtown Park

Nomad Coffee Bar will operate a 2,900-square-foot cafe at Vel R. Phillips Plaza.

New Dunkin’ Coming to Far Northwest Side

Coffee and doughnut-focused restaurant slated to open in February.

Gallery Night MKE Kicks Off 2024 Season Jan. 19-20

City Seeks Grants to Build Bike Lanes on 2nd, Center, Sherman and Lisbon

Part of mayor's proposal to build 50 miles of protected bike lanes by 2026.

Downtown Hotel Faces Sheriff’s Sale

132-room Cambria Hotel on Plankinton Ave. opened just months before pandemic.

Bucks, Jeffers Plan Deer District Apartments

New building would rise between The Trade and Aloft hotels.

Gabriel Yeager, Director of Public Space Initiatives, Leaving Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21

Meg McKenna Joins CG Schmidt as Senior Relationship Director

MATC President Vicki J. Martin Announces June Retirement

Tenure included dramatic scholarship expansions, impactful partnerships; Board committed to smooth and effective transition.

Near West Side Partners Selects Stephanie Sherman as Associate Director

Sherman brings strategic leadership expertise in nonprofit and small business development

Vel R. Phillips Plaza Takes Shape

New downtown park aims to spur nearby development and create a sense of community.

576-Unit Bay View Apartment Complex Wins Key Approval

Bear Development seeks to start construction, but what about environmental remediation?

Regal Rexnord Moving HQ To Milwaukee

Beloit company making the move to Milwaukee, but will it bring any jobs with it?

No Trump, But Republican Debate Fills Hotels, Creates Buzz

And draws protesters. Wednesday's event is first debate of 2024 GOP presidential race.

600 + Rowers to Compete Saturday, September 16, 2023 in the 22nd Annual Milwaukee River Challenge

Menomonee and Milwaukee River Course Challenges High School, Collegiate and Club Teams of Fours and Eights

Park Being Renamed After Milwaukee Jazz Legend

Cawker Play Area to become Al Jarreau Park.

Milwaukee Night Market, presented by Clover® from Fiserv, is back on July 19

Sculpture Milwaukee Returns For 7th Year

Featuring 7 artists from across the globe, 39 works, and a meditation on Michael Jackson.

Committee Backs 4 Streetcar Extensions

If federal grants received, system could reach Fiserv Forum, East Side, Bronzeville and Walker's Point.

City Seeks ‘Landmark Development’ for Downtown

Milwaukee seeks developer for multiple-building project near 5th and Wisconsin.