Wells Fargo Awards $2.35 Million For Community Development
Grantees Riverworks, WWBIC and FACC will support minority and women entrepreneurs.
Jan 18th, 2022
Revival Bar and Restaurant Planned for Walker’s Point
Revival would open in restaurant that once was Snack Boys and All Purpose.
Jan 12th, 2022
Badger Games Store Planned Near UWM
The company sells tabletop game miniatures, books and board games.
Jan 11th, 2022
New Polish Grocery Market For South Side
Immigrant-run grocery store opening at Howell and Howard in Tippecanoe neighborhood.
Jan 10th, 2022
Crossroads Collective Adds Latin Asian Food
Dia Bom Latin Asian Fusion opening soon at food hall on Farwell and North.
Jan 10th, 2022
Royal’s Smoothies & Pastries Planned for Layton Avenue
What started as a social media business is getting the brick and mortar treatment.
Jan 7th, 2022
House of Soul Lounge Planned For Harambee
New bar planned for Five Points intersection.
Jan 6th, 2022
Six Sherman Phoenix Businesses Begin Year Rent-Free
Green Bay Packers, American Family Insurance donate $40,000 for rent relief.
Jan 6th, 2022
BC Modern Store Moving To Bay View
Mid-Century Modern resale shop finds a Mid-Century Modern home.
Jan 4th, 2022
Proposed Restaurant “The Lunchroom” Ditches Downtown
Plan includes margarita bar, but now proposed for 80th and Capitol.
Jan 4th, 2022
Airport Offers Handy Coat Check Service
Don't worry about having to carry your winter coat around Miami.
Jan 3rd, 2022
New Taqueria on Milwaukee Street
Electric Lime Taqueria opened in what used to be Dick's Pizza & Pleasure.
Aug 27th, 2021
Donut Monster Opens in Third Ward
Shop selling specialty donuts opens first location in Milwaukee.
Aug 19th, 2021
New Pub For The Brewery District
On Tap, a gastropub serving fish fries, will replace Jackson's in old Pabst Brewery building.
Aug 17th, 2021
The Return of Fringe Festival
For fifth year, featuring underrepresented artists in theater, dance, music and more.
Aug 17th, 2021
Cocktail Lounge Planned for Capitol Drive
The Luxury Lounge is planned for 807 E. Capitol Dr.
Aug 16th, 2021
Irish Fest Returns This Weekend
World's largest celebration of Celtic music and culture returns for its 40th year.
Aug 16th, 2021
Pension Backdrop Costs Hit $354 Million
Total cost rose $58 million since 2016, may hit $460 million before all eligible workers retire.
Aug 16th, 2021
MAM Found Success in COVID-19 Safe Events
Only four more weekends of Lakeside at MAM and free art making, yoga classes and live music.
Aug 13th, 2021
Raise a Glass At Central Standard’s New Crafthouse & Kitchen
The local distillery will celebrate the grand opening of its newly-redeveloped, historic downtown location this Saturday
Aug 12th, 2021
Glow-in-the-Dark Restaurant Coming to South Side
Amorsito will serve varied cuisine and neon candy cocktails
Aug 12th, 2021
After COVID-19 Challenges, Money Pit Bar and Grill Will Celebrate Grand Opening
First-time bar owner's tongue-in-cheek name almost came true.
Aug 11th, 2021
Grab a Slice in Franklin Heights
Pizza House planned for W. Hopkins St. That logo looks familiar.
Aug 4th, 2021
Dolores Huerta Mural Unveiled
New mural on S. Cesar Chavez Dr. honors civil rights activist.
Aug 4th, 2021
Evers Gives $10 Million More In Tourism Grants
A total of $150 million has now been granted for tourism from ARPA funds.
Aug 3rd, 2021
Penfield Children’s Center Has New Playground
Slides, climbing logs, biking paths and more, serving infants to children aged seven.
Aug 2nd, 2021
Kelly’s Dugout Opening on Layton Avenue
The family owners of Kelly's Bleachers and Dug Out 54 are opening a new place in the Town of Lake neighborhood.
Jul 29th, 2021
“Curtain Wall” Is Latest Installation For Sculpture Milwaukee
The sculpture is going up on the lawn of the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Jul 29th, 2021
New Riverwest Bar Planned
Elevate on Humboldt, just south of North Ave. will serve drinks only, no food.
Jul 28th, 2021
New Bar Planned for Oakland and North
Upper East Bar will occupy space that was long the Eastsider and even longer, O'Reilly's.
Jul 28th, 2021
MATC Spending $6.75 Million On Student Financial Relief
Debt forgiveness program uses federal pandemic aid to help almost 7,000 MATC students.
Jul 27th, 2021
The Wërd Bar, Now Closed, For Sale
Short-lived far-south-side tavern with glitzy interior available for $449,000.
Jul 27th, 2021
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Has New CEO
Dominic Ortiz, with 17 years experience at tribal casinos, chosen by Forest County Potawatomi.
Jul 26th, 2021
New Third Ward Coffee and Wine Bar
FOMA Coffee & Wine Bar run by students from UWM, MU, MSOE and one high school.
Jul 26th, 2021
Ollie’s Bar Is For Sale
A historic, century-old corner bar on near South Side could be yours.
Jul 21st, 2021
County Courts Face Huge Backlog
Could take two years to resolve. Delay of cases during pandemic compounded by spike in violence and new cases.
Jul 19th, 2021
Pete’s Pops Covertly Opens at Milwaukee Public Market
Sneaky Pete's offers alcoholic menu items.
Jul 16th, 2021
Free Downtown Music Festival In August
Over 60 musicians will perform nearly 100 hours of live music at Buskerfest, August 6-8.
Jul 14th, 2021
Milwaukee Pride Announces ‘PridetoberFest’
The early October festival will be a smaller version of PrideFest.
Jul 13th, 2021
Sugar Cube Donuts Joins Outdoor Public Market
Buckle in for a sugar rush with specialty flavors like cotton candy and cinnamon roll.
Jul 9th, 2021
EPA Administrator Tours Pulaski Park
Michael Regan calls MMSD and county project to revitalize KK River a national model.
Jul 6th, 2021
Bay View Dog Park Reopened
The barks are back. Last of seven Milwaukee County dog parks to reopen.
Jul 6th, 2021
East Side Welcomes a Cheesy Addition
City's second Makk'n'Cheese restaurant will open near Oak and Loc.
Jun 30th, 2021
Sauna Workout Chain Comes To Town
HOTWORX Studio offers 15 or 30-minute workout sessions in 125-degree infrared saunas.
Jun 30th, 2021
Franklin Square Playfield Opens
It's the sixth renovated playfield reopened by MPS and Milwaukee Recreation.
Jun 29th, 2021
National Blood Shortage, Local Donors Needed
15 blood drives in metro area scheduled. Donors can win a year of gas.
Jun 29th, 2021
Central Standard Offers Stiff Signing Bonus
The Milwaukee-based distillery is offering new hires a tasting kit with some of its spirits.
Jun 25th, 2021
Falcon Bowl Is For Sale
Classic Riverwest bar is one of last in the city affiliated with a fraternal organization.
Jun 25th, 2021
DSHA Gets $2 Million For Scholarships
Largest such donation in 129-year history of Catholic all-girls school.
Jun 22nd, 2021
Chill on the Hill Is Back
Outdoor concert-in-the-parks series returns July 13 for 10-week run.
Jun 22nd, 2021
Pickleball Courts Installed Under I-794
New courts part of strategy to connect Downtown and Historic Third Ward.
Jun 21st, 2021
Instagram Famous Ceramics Shop Moving to Bay View
Lolly Lolly Ceramics gained national attention for producing 100 unique mugs in 100 days.
Jun 17th, 2021
Janitors Rally for New Union Contract
Demands include a $15 minimum wage and union contracts for all cleaners in Milwaukee.
Jun 15th, 2021
New Bar to Replace Roth’s Inn
Yacks on Richards planned for location at 3805 N. Richards St.
Jun 15th, 2021
Burglar Identified Through Cookie Giveaway
Lakeside Bakery used a sweet strategy to find the suspect of its robbery.
Jun 11th, 2021
Taco Stop MKE Moving to Brady Street
Restaurant closed its Bay View location after struggling through pandemic.
Jun 11th, 2021
New Mediterranean Restaurant Opening Near Airport
Bazzar Mediterranean opening on W. Layton Avenue.
Jun 10th, 2021
Infinity Lounge Planned for 40th and Fond du Lac
"Premier sports lounge" planned for Sherman Park neighborhood.
Jun 8th, 2021
New Restaurant Cloud 9 Is A Cereal Bar
Walnut Hill restaurant serves everything from cereal shakes to cereal-infused pancakes and waffles.
Jun 7th, 2021
Central Standard Distillery Installs Historic Tasting Table
3,000-pound table made from 122-year-old maple tree planted by Archbishop Messmer.
Jun 7th, 2021
Donut Monster and Brute Pizza Coming To Third Ward
The two restaurants will share a kitchen in the Landmark Building.
Jun 5th, 2021
Milwaukee’s “Active Streets” Are Back
Program selects streets and parkways to prioritize pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
Jun 4th, 2021
Sunstone Studios Opening in East Town
New shared space for artists will prioritize diversity and equity in participants.
Jun 4th, 2021
The Tap Yard MKE Opening Soon
Outdoor beer garden along river in downtown area will boast big selection of craft brews.
Jun 3rd, 2021
Local Officials Unveil Pride Bus, Streetcar
PrideFest canceled (for now), but rainbow designs added to local transit.
Jun 1st, 2021
