Michael DeMichele

The Fitz Opens On Hackett Avenue, See Inside

Once opposed project is 30% leased before move-in begins.

New Design Released For Dog-Friendly Downtown Brewery

Foxtown Landing, dog park planned for riverfront site on edge of Historic Third Ward.

Will Milwaukee Film Take Over The Downer?

Oriental Theatre leader confirms interest in rescuing recently-shuttered theater.

The Fitz Rises On The East Side

New apartment building rises just off Downer Avenue.

Fall Construction Planned for Downtown Dog Park, Brewery

By 2024 Foxtown Brewing complex and dog park could be the "hot new place" in town.

Lupi & Iris, Chef Gregory León Are James Beard Finalists

Milwaukee restaurant and chef advance to finals in two categories of 2023 awards.

Go Grocer Opens in Third Ward

Plus: Farewell to Flannery's, The Spice House, E&F Pizzeria and Gülden Room Cafe.

Milwaukee Scores Four James Beard Semifinalist Nominations

Several Milwaukee chefs becoming regulars on the annual awards list.

New Leader for Downer Avenue Business District

Janet Henning, head of Shorewood BID, will add Upper East Side business district to her responsibilities.

Downer Avenue BID #41 Announces New Executive Director Janet Henning

Council Unanimously Approves East Side Apartments

After heated public hearings and controversy, there was no debate before full council.

Committee Approves East Side Apartment Project Despite Complaints

Proposed Hackett Ave. building has drawn lawsuit, contested hearings and much angst.

Lawsuit Dropped Over East Side Apartments

Neighbors sued to stop project, only to drop the suit while still raising objections.

Commission Approves Controversial Church Apartment Plan

Heated hearing results in addition of a traffic study that city officials expect to prove negligible impact.

Andiamo Brings Coffee, Convenience to East Town

New cafe next to Lupi & Iris brings back convenience of the former grocery store.

Design Board Okays Third Ward Project

5-story, 258-unit, $80 million complex near Summerfest gets conditional approval, with more revisions expected.

Historic Commission Okays 55-Unit East Side Apartment Building

But St. Mark's church project may face a more contentious zoning hearing.

New Apartment Building, Rebuilt Parish Hall For St. Mark’s

East Side development near Downer Ave. adds housing, targeted at saving church.

Bay View’s High-End Restaurant Reopens

That would be Bellis Bistro & Spirits. Also new: a Japanese pub, Bay View Vietnamese place and fancy downtown restaurant.

New High-End Restaurant For Downtown

Mediterranean restaurant Lupi & Iris features food by James Beard award-winning chef.

New Third Ward Building Revealed

Minnesota firm plans a five-story, 260-unit apartment building near Summerfest grounds.

New BBQ Restaurant Coming

Plus: A new high-end Mediterranean restaurant. And Bulldog Ale House comes to town.

Fine Dining Restaurant Planned for 7Seventy7 Building

Lupi & Iris will replace Maurer's Urban Market with cuisine from French and Italian Riviera.

Third Ward Tower’s Design Approved

$140 million, 32-floor apartment tower gets okayed by Historic Third Ward board.

$140 Million, 32-Story Third Ward Tower Revealed

Residential tower would rise along Milwaukee River across from Milwaukee Public Market.

New Event Venue Planned for Third Ward

Black Swan plans new venue in historic-looking building it would construct.

Third Ward to Get Marriott Boutique Hotel

Hoffco building would create base for 11-story, 102-room hotel; gets conceptual okay from design board.

Downer Avenue Business Improvement District Names Commercial District Veteran Elizabeth Brodek as Executive Director

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $200

Commission Okays Rezoning for Wantable

Company to double in size, add public cafe to new Walker's Point headquarters.

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $100

Milwaukee Ballet announces $500,000 donation from the Argosy Foundation

Gift supports of the expansion of the Company’s educational and engagement initiatives

Milwaukee Ballet Breaks Ground on the Baumgartner Center for Dance

Capital Campaign to support the new facility nearly 85% towards goal

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

Condo Plan Okayed for Third Ward

A 13-unit complex, though the pediments were questioned. And more Ice Bars coming!

Third Ward Ballet Building Okayed

New 50,000-square-foot building could transform the Milwaukee Ballet.

Clarke Square Gets Wantable

Fast-growing Wantable will move there, Nehring's Sendik's grocery may join it.

Contribution to José G. Pérez of $100

Community leaders in Milwaukee County show increasing momentum for Gwen Connolly for Circuit Court Judge

Connolly has previously announced the endorsement of a majority of Mayors and Village Presidents in Milwaukee County, as well as hundreds of judges and attorneys, including many leaders working to serve the poor.

Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?

Third Ward review board defers decision on Historic Designation. And Milwaukee now has a Croatian sister city.

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $100

Dohmen’s New Third Ward HQ

Firm that started in Third Ward is returning there from suburbs, relocating 110 employees and overhauling a boring 1960's building.