New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in October
10 newcomers include a dive bar, smoothie cafe and Mexican restaurants.
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Huge Tower Crane Removed From Neutral Edison Site
'Temporary pause' to 31-story, mass-timber tower project may last longer.
by Jeramey Jannene
A New Generation of Professional Election Administrators
New Madison clerk represents trend of younger, more educated officials.
by Alexander Shur
Revised Milwaukee Streets Book Dishes the Dirt
Carl Baehr's expanded book is still the ultimate guide. But also a lot of fun.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Michael Horne
Unemployment Insurance Bill Could Divide Democrats
Labor-management council proposes higher benefits, tougher penalties.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Erik Gunn, Wisconsin Examiner
Many in Wisconsin Rely on Food Stamps, Obamacare
Numbers show big statewide impact and even bigger in Milwaukee County.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Steven Walters
Northwestern Mutual Reveals Plans for Former University Club
New permit reveals insurance company's 'luxury' project.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Conejito’s Place Still Simply Satisfies
Tasty basic fare, low prices, great mole and, of course, paper plates.
Nov 2nd, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
MPS Reaching Out to Community
Superintendent Cassellius and school board create new outreach committees.
Nov 2nd, 2025 by Terry Falk
Purslane Adds Brunch Service
Plus: Easton's for East Side, an international lounge and the return of EE-Sane
Nov 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
SDC Pushed to ‘De-Designate’ Given FoodShare Crisis
State asks financially imperiled community action agency to step down.
Nov 2nd, 2025 by Meredith Melland, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Week’s Greatest Hits
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Nov 2nd, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
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Nov 1st, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
A Rundown of Our Exclusive Bulletins
A weekly recap of our members-only bulletins, short takes, reporting updates and more.
Nov 1st, 2025 by Urban Milwaukee
Who Will Be Responsible When an Autonomous Vehicle Causes a Death?
All the city news you can use.
Nov 1st, 2025 by Jeff Wood
Sludge is Widely Used As Fertilizer, But It Could Include High Levels of PFAS Contamination
Sludge and septage are spread across around half a million acres statewide, but most of it has never been tested for PFAS.
Nov 1st, 2025 by Danielle Kaeding, Wisconsin Public Radio
Council Spends More Than Nine Hours Debating Budget Amendments
Testy meeting lines up more library hours, raises, fire truck funding.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Stone Creek Spinoff Controls Your Caffeine Intake
New brand, Control Freak Coffee, encourages mindful consumption.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Supervisors Use Parliamentary Moves To Save MCTS
But proposal might only make budget deficit larger in 2027.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Governor Signs School Cell Phone Ban, Several Other Laws
Evers' signature advances policies to tackle reckless driving, allow candidates off ballots.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Baylor Spears, Wisconsin Examiner
Community Resource Center Takes Shape in Shipping Container
The Bronzeville Way Healing and Safe Space aims to connect neighbors with supportive organizations.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Lorin Cox, Wisconsin Public Radio
March Jail Death Ruled An Accident
Joseph Boivin died of injuries sustained before he was arrested, according to DA.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Work Underway On New Northwest Side Community Center
Former Town of Granville school to become all-ages community hub.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Boba Cafe Opens
TMTea Boba brings matcha, smoothies and more to cozy southside storefront.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
ICE Arrests Asylum Seekers During Routine Check-In
ICE arrests of Venezuelan immigrants reveal agency's shifting view of asylum.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Paul Kiefer
Advocates Ask Evers To Issue First Commutations In a Quarter Century
Evers ran for office promising to reduce Wisconsin’s prison population, but population is now growing.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Frank Zufall, Wisconsin Examiner
How High Are Prices? Polls Show That’s a Partisan Question
Amid ongoing inflation, Marquette poll shows Republicans and Democrats view issue differently depending on who is in the White House.
Oct 31st, 2025 by Rich Kremer, Wisconsin Public Radio
