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Storm the Bastille 5K Returns July 9, 2026. Registration Now Open for 40th Anniversary Race
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Storm the Bastille 5K Returns July 9, 2026. Registration Now Open for 40th Anniversary Race

Milwaukee's only nighttime downtown run celebrates four decades with early bird pricing available through May

The Historic Third Ward Association Celebrates 50 Years of Community, Creativity and Connection in Milwaukee’s Iconic Revitalized Warehouse District
M&M Club 50th Anniversary Reunion Scheduled for Sunday, July 5
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M&M Club 50th Anniversary Reunion Scheduled for Sunday, July 5

Event honors Bob Schmidt for five decades of community service

Third Ward Cafe Damaged in Overnight Crash

Third Ward Cafe Damaged in Overnight Crash

A driver smashed through Grace Coffee Company Friday, forcing the cafe to close indefinitely.

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Milwaukee Will Fund Riverwalk That Won’t Be Public

Milwaukee Will Fund Riverwalk That Won’t Be Public

At least not for several years.

Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project Achieves Pre-Approval for New State Historic Markers
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Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project Achieves Pre-Approval for New State Historic Markers

Wausau, Milwaukee sites meet cultural landmark requirements

Proposed Deer District, Third Ward Hotels Change Brands

Proposed Deer District, Third Ward Hotels Change Brands

Developer pledges summer construction start on first project.

Long-Vacant Third Ward Building Will Become ‘Ghost Lab’

Long-Vacant Third Ward Building Will Become ‘Ghost Lab’

Art project will highlight history of long-time LGBTQ bar.

A Redesign for Catalano Square

A Redesign for Catalano Square

Can $1.5 million plan reshape Third Ward’s busiest park yet keep its green heart intact?

Former Third Ward Warehouse Could Become Bathhouse, Restaurant

Former Third Ward Warehouse Could Become Bathhouse, Restaurant

Chicago developer plans to replicate successful Windy City concept in Cream City.

Obituary: The Legacy of Terry Coffman
Obituary

The Legacy of Terry Coffman

Coffman, 80, led MIAD for 20 years, helped revitalize Third Ward.

Now Serving: Sushi Restaurant Offers Grand Opening Deal
Now Serving

Sushi Restaurant Offers Grand Opening Deal

Plus: Why the health department closed three downtown restaurants.

‘Rainbow Park’ Reopens For Season on Saturday

‘Rainbow Park’ Reopens For Season on Saturday

Families can return to the colorful lakefront play area this Saturday, but one key amenity will stay closed for now.

Grand Openings: New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in February
Grand Openings

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in February

Including two Pakistani restaurants, a coffee shop and all-you-can-eat sushi spot.

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See Inside Landmark Credit Union Live Concert Venue

See Inside Landmark Credit Union Live Concert Venue

$70 million, 4,500-capacity, downtown venue hosts first event Wednesday evening.

New Mediterranean Restaurant Opens Downtown

New Mediterranean Restaurant Opens Downtown

Aya promises to offer unique small plates served with showmanship.

My Yo My Closed, Space for Sale

My Yo My Closed, Space for Sale

Opened during fro-yo boom, dessert shop operated over a decade before Jan. 31 closure.

National Retailer Closing Third Ward Store

National Retailer Closing Third Ward Store

Upscale chain RH is leaving Wisconsin for a second time.

Convention Hotel, Theater Demolition Plan Gets Cold Reception

Convention Hotel, Theater Demolition Plan Gets Cold Reception

Skepticism about viability, quality of report.

New Developer Applies To Redevelop Walker’s Point Buildings

New Developer Applies To Redevelop Walker’s Point Buildings

Revived proposal would give new life to Cream City brick buildings.

East Side Poké Restaurant Closing

East Side Poké Restaurant Closing

FreshFin announces second Milwaukee restaurant closure, reveals last day of service.

New Restaurant Proposed For Bavette Space

New Restaurant Proposed For Bavette Space

Experienced restaurateurs plan new concept in popular Third Ward space.

History, Culture, and Queer Resilience Take the Stage at MCT in I AM MY OWN WIFE
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History, Culture, and Queer Resilience Take the Stage at MCT in I AM MY OWN WIFE

The Pulitzer Prize-winning solo play is directed by Alexander Coddington and performed by Jonathan Riker as part of an all-local creative team

MKE County: Nearly All County Supervisors Running Unopposed
MKE County

Nearly All County Supervisors Running Unopposed

15 of 17 incumbents have no opponent in spring election.

Fred Astaire Moving Its Studio

Fred Astaire Moving Its Studio

Dance studio waltzing over to former Danceworks space on Water St.

Now Serving: Much Publicized French Bistro Delays Opening
Now Serving

Much Publicized French Bistro Delays Opening

And a full rundown of the week's restaurant and bar news.

Third Ward Restaurant Sets Closing Date

Third Ward Restaurant Sets Closing Date

Bavette La Boucherie to host final service in mid-January.

117 New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in Milwaukee in 2025

117 New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in Milwaukee in 2025

The variety, passion and fun on display make the city more exciting.

New French Bistro Named One of Nine ‘Must-Visit’ Restaurants in U.S.

New French Bistro Named One of Nine ‘Must-Visit’ Restaurants in U.S.

Third Ward restaurant Cassis will make its debut on Jan. 5.

Hilton Milwaukee Completes $42 Million Transformation
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Hilton Milwaukee Completes $42 Million Transformation

Art Deco grandeur now blends with modern elegance at Milwaukee’s largest hotel.

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Historic Third Ward Hosts Limited-Edition Merchandise Pop-Up Shop at Broadway Paper Dec. 12-13
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State and Liberty Opens First Wisconsin Store in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward
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State and Liberty Opens First Wisconsin Store in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward

Athletic-fit clothing brand brings tailored, performance-driven dress shirts and professional wear to Milwaukee

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Nicholas Blavat, AIA Becomes Owner of Deep River Partners
Attention Campers – Milwaukee Ad Agency Offers Unique and Free Experience for Businesses
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Attention Campers – Milwaukee Ad Agency Offers Unique and Free Experience for Businesses

HY Brand Camp is where businesses come with a challenge and leave with fresh thinking-

36th Annual “Christmas in the Ward” Brings Holiday Tree Lighting, Fireworks & More to the Historic Third Ward on Friday, Dec. 5
Ornament Trail returns to Downtown as part of Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival
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Ornament Trail returns to Downtown as part of Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

20 larger-than-life, hand-painted ornaments line Wisconsin Avenue; several installed in nearby neighborhoods

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Op Ed: Nobody Will Miss I-794
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Nobody Will Miss I-794

Turning one mile of freeway in Downtown into a boulevard will have huge benefits.

Holiday Magic in Milwaukee: Celebrate the Season in Style at The Pfister Hotel, Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, and Hilton Milwaukee
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Holiday Magic in Milwaukee: Celebrate the Season in Style at The Pfister Hotel, Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, and Hilton Milwaukee

Create Lasting Memories with Gingerbread Houses, Holiday Tea, Tree Lighting, Brunch with Santa, an Ugly Sweater Party, New Year’s Eve Celebrations, and More!

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City Hall: Milwaukee Extending Hours For Downtown Parking Meters
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Milwaukee Extending Hours For Downtown Parking Meters

It could also add more areas with variable pricing.

Unfinished Legacy Founder Plans East Side Cafe

Unfinished Legacy Founder Plans East Side Cafe

Blue Hour Cafe aims for 2026 opening.

Step Into Oz at Onesto: A Wickedly Magical Pop-Up Experience
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Step Into Oz at Onesto: A Wickedly Magical Pop-Up Experience

November 24 - December 1, 2025 | Onesto, Milwaukee, WI

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Streetcar Service Suspended Following Truck Crash

Streetcar Service Suspended Following Truck Crash

A truck struck overhead wire system that powers system.

Fall Gallery Night MKE is tomorrow (Oct. 17) and Saturday (Oct. 18)
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Naming Rights Partner Announced For Deer District Concert Venue

Naming Rights Partner Announced For Deer District Concert Venue

Area financial institution puts its name on once-controversial venue.

Menswear Retailer Plans Third Ward Store

Menswear Retailer Plans Third Ward Store

National retailer will fill space last occupied by Nicole's.

Milwaukee Public Market Celebrates 20 Years at Annual Harvest Festival
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Fall Gallery Night MKE Returns October 17 & 18
Third Ward Hotel Wins Design Review Board Approval

Third Ward Hotel Wins Design Review Board Approval

But historic preservation decision still needed on first floor windows.

24th Annual Milwaukee River Challenge Will Host Elite Collegiate, Club and High School Rowers from Across the Midwest October 4th
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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 Ballet School & Academy Celebrates 50 Years
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Milwaukee Ballet School & Academy Celebrates 50 Years

The milestone anniversary to be observed throughout the 2025/26 School Year

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Deep River Partners’ Taylor Korslin Awarded 2025 Booth Traveling Fellowship
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Transportation: Downtown Bridge Closures to Watch Out For
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Downtown Bridge Closures to Watch Out For

Two bridges connecting Downtown to surrounding neighborhoods will be closed for up to two months.

Remember Condos? New Downtown Proposal Calls For Them

Remember Condos? New Downtown Proposal Calls For Them

Could be first such housing project in more than a decade.

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Downtown Dog Park Opens

Downtown Dog Park Opens

23,000-square-foot park is first of its kind, part of larger riverwalk redevelopment.

Milwaukee County Parks and Partners Unleash New Downtown Dog Park – Celebrate with $19 Annual Passes in 2025
Legendary Dive Bar Owner Dies

Legendary Dive Bar Owner Dies

Art Guenther ran his namesake tavern for 45 years.

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41Fork Hospitality Starting ‘New Chapter’

41Fork Hospitality Starting ‘New Chapter’

Company shifting away from restaurant ownership to event-driven services.

New Third Ward Sculpture Invites You To Look Down Broadway

New Third Ward Sculpture Invites You To Look Down Broadway

'Larger-than-life' glasses honor late Third Ward resident.

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Former Promises Building For Sale

Former Promises Building For Sale

Historic Walker's Point tavern priced at $895,000.

Downtown Dog Park Announces Opening Date

Downtown Dog Park Announces Opening Date

'Yappy Hour' will launch dog park, which will then be open daily.

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Now Serving: Highly Anticipated French Bistro Hosting Pop-Up
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Highly Anticipated French Bistro Hosting Pop-Up

Plus: A new southside grocery, wine shop debuts bar and big changes at Bavette.

Entertainment: Bastille Days Storms Into Milwaukee
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Bastille Days Storms Into Milwaukee

But don't miss the first Riverwest Blueberry Fest.

New Third Ward Hotel Would Be ‘Perfectly Precise’

New Third Ward Hotel Would Be ‘Perfectly Precise’

European brand promises 'sophisticated' hotel for city's most chic neighborhood.

New Operator For River Center Restaurants

New Operator For River Center Restaurants

Downtown hotel to take over River Center Market businesses, seafood bar.

Popular Dinner Experience Returning to Third Ward

Popular Dinner Experience Returning to Third Ward

How popular? The 2024 event sold out in 10 minutes.

New Hotel Planned for Third Ward

New Hotel Planned for Third Ward

Two past collaborators appear poised to team up on project.

Changes Coming to Popular Third Ward Restaurant

Changes Coming to Popular Third Ward Restaurant

Award-winning chef Karen Bell shakes up things at Bavette.

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Dining: Riley’s Offers Up Sandwiches, Space for Fido
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Riley’s Offers Up Sandwiches, Space for Fido

Dog-friendly business has a clear niche in Third Ward.

MARN Closing Third Ward Cafe

MARN Closing Third Ward Cafe

The nonprofit is moving forward without its coffee shop and wine bar, citing high overhead and management costs.

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Benelux Debuts New Rooftop Upgrade

Benelux Debuts New Rooftop Upgrade

Lux Skyhaus, now open to the public, is the good kind of glass ceiling.

Design Your Weekend: Summer Gallery Night MKE Returns July 18-19
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Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra partners with Edessa School of Fashion for Thorgy Thor and the Thorchestra
Streetcar Will Run On Consolidated Route During Summerfest

Streetcar Will Run On Consolidated Route During Summerfest

Consolidated Festivals Line will bring every streetcar to lakefront.

Bastille Days Festival Returns to Cathedral Square July 17-20
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Bastille Days Festival Returns to Cathedral Square July 17-20

Festival features new local, French-inspired eateries offering raclette, brasserie fare and crêpes

Hop’s ‘Festivals Line’ Returns for Summerfest
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Hop’s ‘Festivals Line’ Returns for Summerfest

Combined route provides more frequent service to the Lakefront while eliminating the need for transfers

Third Ward Wine Store Closes

Third Ward Wine Store Closes

Vino Third Ward has shuttered and its storefront is for lease.

Friday Photos: New Deer District Concert Venue Takes Shape
Friday Photos

New Deer District Concert Venue Takes Shape

New venue fills portion of former Bradley Center site.

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