The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. Now Serving: Taco John’s Comes to Town

Plus: a new BBQ joint. A new wine store. And Soup Market in Public Market closing.

Apr 19th, 2021 by Michael Holloway

2. Op Ed: MPS Is Just As Bad as Police Department

Both are racist systems and both need wholesale reform.

Apr 18th, 2021 by Jordan Morales

3. New Plant Shop Opens in Bronzeville Area

Minority-owned Maranta Plant Shop getting customers from Chicago, Madison, Green Bay.

Apr 18th, 2021 by Ethan Duran

4. Transportation: Canadian Railroad Mergers Would Impact Milwaukee

Canadian Pacific and Canadian National are vying to purchase Kansas City Southern.

Apr 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

5. Murphy’s Law: County Micro-Managing At Its Worst?

Board proposal to oversee all county parks bike trail changes is a head scratcher.

Apr 20th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy

6. MKE County: Nicholson Boots Weishan Off Committee

Board’s leader takes away both his transportation chair position and committee membership. “It’s unheard of.”

Apr 20th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer

7. Eyes on Milwaukee: UW Credit Union Will Replace Arby’s in Bay View

The credit union plans to demolish the Arby’s. Kee Architecture would design the new building.

Apr 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

8. Murphy’s Law: Hot Democratic Contest for U.S. Senate

Several impressive candidates looking to defeat Ron Johnson. Who’s the front runner?

Apr 19th, 2021 by Bruce Murphy

9. Eyes on Milwaukee: Element Apartments’ Construction Begins

6-story building with 66 units. Redesign of S. 5th St. big draw for neighborhood investment.

Apr 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

10. Plats and Parcels: Harbor District Building Slated for Redevelopment

Plus: Changes at Eastcastle Place and a recap of the week’s real estate news.

Apr 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene

1. LISTEN: Ron Johnson Discourages Constituents From Getting Vaccinated

Johnson: “What do you care if your neighbor has one or not…Why is this big push to make sure everyone gets a vaccine…”

Apr 23rd, 2021 by American Bridge 21st Century

2. Senator Johnson Admits “Stand(ing) in the Way of Getting Checks to Everybody”

Johnson in a radio interview yesterday: “I get criticized brutally for wanting to stand in the way of getting checks to everybody.”

Apr 20th, 2021 by Opportunity Wisconsin

3. Ron Johnson Doubles Down on Toxic Vote Against American Rescue Plan, Tells WI Voters They Didn’t Deserve Direct Checks

Apr 20th, 2021 by Protect Our Care Wisconsin

4. Awake Milwaukee Responds to News of Wisconsin Attorney General Investigation

Local Catholic organization welcomes opportunity for truth and justice

Apr 23rd, 2021 by Awake Milwaukee

5. Statement from Milwaukee Police Department on Derek Chauvin Verdict

Apr 20th, 2021 by Milwaukee Police Department

6. Robin Vos Must Stop Spreading Vaccine Doubts Online

Apr 19th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin

7. Rep. Hintz: Statement on Foxconn Announcement

Apr 19th, 2021 by State Rep. Gordon Hintz

8. Mike Gallagher: Taxpayer Dollars Would Be Better Spent Buying Greenland Than Fixing Crumbling Roads, Ensuring Clean Drinking Water, Investing in Child Care

“Methinks […] that you could buy Greenland, for that money […] you could certainly install pull up bars in every airport in America, thereby solving the health crisis in America.”

Apr 16th, 2021 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin

9. Historic Frank Lloyd Wright school to get new life as arts center

WEDC investment helps historic renovation of the Wyoming Valley School

Apr 19th, 2021 by Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

10. Rep. Stubbs Statement on Death of Molly Toon

Apr 13th, 2021 by State Rep. Shelia Stubbs