Ron San Felippo

Why Does Summerfest Run a Private Company?

Its managers Ron San Felippo and Mike White can't explain it. And Summerfest won't say. Third story of investigative series.

Did Harbor Commissioner Have Conflict of Interest?

Ron San Felippo has for many years been managing a private company for Summerfest.

Did Harbor Commissioner Serve Illegally?

Ron San Felippo has homes in East Troy and Florida while serving on commission and also voting in elections as city resident.

Floating Sauna Coming To Milwaukee’s Lakefront

Kiln will drop anchor next to Discovery World this fall.

Port Officials Have Concern With Potential I-794 Removal

Freeway-to-boulevard option is one of several that state is still studying.

Chinese Seafood Buffet to Replace Former Applebee’s

Madison restaurateur will open Hong Kong Seafood Buffet at southern edge of Bay View.

Fall Construction Planned for Downtown Dog Park, Brewery

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

Extended Parking Meter Hours Sparks City Hall Debate, Possible Repeal

But committee holds off for now, citing delayed implementation.

Harbor Commission Approves Massive Cleanup Facility

New 42-acre, MMSD facility on lake could store 1.9 million cubic yards of sediment

Cocktail Lounge Planned for Downtown

A specialty cocktail bar planned for Century Buidlng at 228 W. Wells St.

The Curious Story of the ‘LIFE’ Building

1927 building built with tavern earnings now home to Community Roofing & Restoration.

New Third Ward Building Revealed

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

Third Ward Entertainment Proposal Raises Questions

But the two-theater music complex may ultimately be subject to little public review.

Third Ward Tower’s Design Approved

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

Port Wins Grant to Upgrade Cruise Ship Dock

City anticipates 2022 return of Great Lakes cruises.

Three Port Buildings Being Demolished

Port making way for biggest investment in seven decades.

Third Ward to Get Marriott Boutique Hotel

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

Cruise Ship Operator Commits To 20-Year Lease

Milwaukee locking in Pearl Seas, while still anticipating Viking Cruises in 2022.

Michels Launching Marine Division in Milwaukee

Ever growing company could create up to 100 jobs at its second Harbor District site.

DeLong, Michels Making Large Investments In Port

New buildings, new jobs, new leases for port.

Contribution to Marina Dimitrijevic of $250

Public Market Again Posts Record Numbers, How?

Market director, vendor explain what they think is driving record growth.

Summerfest Got $48 Million in Gifts

Total donations from 2010 to 2018 helped pay for CEO Don Smiley’s "caviar lifestyle"?

Should Summerfest Pay Higher Rent?

Harbor House pays at least 7 times more than Summerfest per acre of lakefront land.

Summerfest Blows Off City Meeting

No festival official attends scheduled meeting. Partnership with city “broken”, Ald. Murphy says.

Milwaukee Losing As Summerfest Safety Costs Grow Quickly

Long-term lease agreement means the city has eaten $4 million in costs since 2011.

Contribution to Tony Zielinski of $500

Condo Plan Okayed for Third Ward

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

Board Questions Shake Shack’s Signage

Historic Third Ward ARB acts on a host of small changes, from signs to a new dock.

Public Market Names Executive Director

Paul Schwartz has been named Executive Director of the Milwaukee Public Market.

Contribution to Cavalier Johnson of $50

Contribution to Mark Borkowski of $250

Downtown Building Grows Apartments

Century Building would (mostly) convert from offices to 50 low-income residential units.

13 Ways to Revive Grand Avenue

Experts offer ideas to transform downtown’s long-struggling mall

All Hail Our Business Improvement Districts

City party celebrates work of 35 BIDs, which have helped improve many city neighborhoods.

The Design Competition That Wasn’t

Lakefront Gateway competition picked a team, not a design. So what will that mean for the lakefront?

Lakefront Gateway Plaza National Design Competition Culminates with the Selection of the Graef Team

Water, Year-Round Activity Featured Among Ideas

Contribution to Robert Bauman of $386

How UWM Deal Will Affect the Bucks

UWM’s naming rights for old U.S. Cellular Arena could change where new NBA arena is built -- and what happens to Bradley Center.

Lessons from the Public Market

Could its success provide a model for the Grand Avenue Mall?

Rep. Petri’s Daughter is Washington Post Columnist

Alexandra Petri's brilliant column ridicules the concept of "affluenza" but she may inherit the malady from her dad.

Milwaukee Public Market Manager Resigns

The general manager of the Milwaukee Public Market, Meg Rauschenberger, has resigned, ending the term of the third manager since the market opened in October of 2005.  Instead of giving the fourth a chance, the Third Ward Association has elected not to replace the general manager position.  Looking to trim overhead the market management team will have oversight from Third Ward Association President Ron San Felippo and Executive Director Nancy O’Keefe. I’ve always loved the atmosphere of the market and the friendliness of the vendors, but I wish they had more ready-to-eat food (which they have been working to address).

City Hall Redo

Minority hiring goal set.

The Extraordinary Longevity of Milwaukee Politicians

We have had twice as many Mayors as we have had City Treasurers since 1917.

Pratt’s “Reimbursement” Mystery Money

Acting Mayor Pockets $7,500 with no explanation