The Week’s Greatest Hits

1. Eyes on Milwaukee: Northwestern Mutual Makes ‘Skyline-Defining’ Bet On Downtown

Insurance company celebrates construction start on $500 million tower overhaul.

Oct 3rd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

2. International Market Opening on Northwest Side

MongTeng Food Market, a grocery store and deli, will open its doors Nov. 17.

Oct 4th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich

3. East Side Italian Restaurant Announces Sudden Closure

Just weeks after reopening following fire, Tavolino abruptly closed Monday.

Oct 3rd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich

4. Japanese Donut Shop Opening Downtown

Mochidon plans October grand opening.

Oct 5th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich

5. Wolski’s Turns 115

The iconic Milwaukee tavern will celebrate with a block party on Oct. 15.

Oct 5th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich

6. Movida Adding Rooftop Bar, Dining Room

Adding 70 seats and private event space to Spanish restaurant in Walker’s Point.

Oct 5th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich

7. Eyes on Milwaukee: New Operator Takes Over Shuttered Downtown Hotel

Hampton Inn closed earlier this year, then was transferred in lieu of foreclosure.

Oct 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene

8. Grand Openings: 8 New Bars and Restaurants Opened in September

Including great new spots for burgers, beer, buffalo-wings and more.

Oct 2nd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich

9. MKE County: Parks System Proposes Demolition Of Vacant Buildings

County Executive’s 2024 budget proposal includes funding for demolition of unused, nuisance buildings.

Oct 5th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer

10. Lakefront Brewery Hosting Cheese Curd Day Celebration

Oct. 15 event features flavored curds, beer and a cheese curd pull contest.

Oct 4th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich

1. The Antetokounmpo Brothers Open First United States Retail Store in The Trade Hotel

After Much Anticipation, AntetokounBros, the Branded Apparel Store Owned by Giannis Antetokounmpo and His Brothers, will open its Doors to Deer District and Visitors to The Trade

Oct 5th, 2023 by The Trade Milwaukee

2. Froedtert Health to Acquire Sole Ownership of Network Health

Oct 3rd, 2023 by Froedtert Health

3. Milwaukee named a top-three U.S. large city in Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards

Reader vote amplifies recent national recognition for Milwaukee, coming off a record year for tourism

Oct 3rd, 2023 by VISIT Milwaukee

4. Supervisor Burgelis Addresses Stadium Funding Concerns

Oct 5th, 2023 by Sup. Peter Burgelis

5. Milwaukee Theater District Announces Inaugural Milwaukee Theater Week

Oct 2nd, 2023 by Milwaukee Theater District

6. Fitzgerald Statement on Motion to Vacate

Oct 4th, 2023 by U.S. Rep Scott Fitzgerald

7. City Should Enforce Reopening of Ravine Road, Park Friends Say in Filing

Group Says County Plan is Unnecessarily Expensive, Wastes Tax Dollars

Sep 28th, 2023 by Lake Park Friends

8. The Message is Clear Wisconsin Stands with Trans and Non-Binary Communities

Oct 4th, 2023 by Ryan Clancy

9. Ald. Brostoff encourages residents to participate in upcoming Urban Ecology Center events

Oct 3rd, 2023 by Ald. Jonathan Brostoff

10. Celebrating the Violent Femmes 40th Anniversary with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra

Oct 2nd, 2023 by Milwaukee PBS