Mandela Barnes Forms Political Action Committee
The Long Run PAC will support new generation of progressive candidates.
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City Closes Walker’s Lounge
After 16-item police report, Common Council votes for non-renewal of southside nightclub.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
State’s Religious Leaders Call Out White Christian Nationalism
'We gave up our voice... to keep our faith private. That was a mistake.'
Feb 7th, 2023 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Council Approves Vape Shop Moratorium
No new e-cigarette stores until August. City must now craft a regulatory framework.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans May Rewrite Bail Amendment
Legislators passed amendment giving judges more latitude on bail but now want to rewrite it before April election.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
New Sports Bar For East Side
The plan for North Sports Bar, 2028 E. North Ave, mixes creative pub fare and Las Vegas-style cocktails.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Is Judge Dorow Hiding Her Biography?
Supreme Court candidate’s years defending criminals could be fodder for attack ads.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Board Releases Funds for Park Projects
County board approves $1.3 million in maintenance, repairs and new projects for parks.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect
Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.
Feb 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Mass Timber Building Could Be Tallest in U.S.
Plan for The Edison is 28 stories, taller than Ascent, but shorter than Australian tower.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Fast Food Diner for Lisbon Avenue
A&J Grill would be takeout-only restaurant serving American food and gyros.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Iron Grate Chef Returns for Central Standard Winter Luau
Chef Aaron Patin will smoke a whole pig outdoors in Downtown.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Evers Appoints Joan Prince to UW Board of Regents
Governor has now appointed board majority, though not all approved by Senate.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Henry Redman, Wisconsin Examiner
‘Evita’ Boasts Strong Singing, Dancing
Skylight's staging may lack enough quieter moments, but has plenty of vocal power.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Dominique Paul Noth
The Return of Kitt’s Custard
Closed for years, classic custard stand reopens with new owners seeking to maintain its 1950s charm.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Appoints Kirsten Johnson Head of Wisconsin Health Department
Outgoing Milwaukee health commissioner quickly finds new job.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Big Numbers Drive Budget Decisions
Which 5 programs account for 84% of state budget? And when was the beer tax last increased?
Feb 6th, 2023 by Steven Walters
City Residents Push for Lead Cleanup at ARPA Meeting
Coalition on Lead Emergency questions how last $92 million in federal funds will be spent.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Isiah Holmes, Wisconsin Examiner
Sisu Cafe Offers Nordic, Finnish Fare
And on some nights becomes a steakhouse. It's all a tasty addition to Bay View's dining scene.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Momentum Growing For More State Shared Revenue
State flush with cash. One proposal gives one-fifth of sales tax back to local governments.
Feb 6th, 2023 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Potawatomi Launches Real Estate Development Arm
And EV unit, aiming to diversify its revenue. Plus: Recap of week's real estate news.
Feb 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Predatory Landlords Buying Up Milwaukee Properties
Study finds out-of-state landlords now own 23% of rental houses in majority Black wards.
Feb 5th, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Best New Bike Lanes in The U.S.
All the city news you can use.
Feb 5th, 2023 by Jeff Wood
More Changes For North Avenue Market
Plus: N/A bar opens on East Side and Ninja Steakhouse in Downtown, and Bridgewater adds brunch.
Feb 5th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
FoodRight Teaches Kids About Healthy Foods
Nonprofit serves 1,200 students in five MPS schools with hands-on approach.
Feb 5th, 2023 by Sam Woods, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Feb 5th, 2023 by Urban Milwaukee
