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Milwaukee Entrepreneurs Continue To Grow MagneTag

Milwaukee Entrepreneurs Continue To Grow MagneTag

MagneTag uses magnetized foam swords, arrows and other projectiles to enable high-tech fun.

RedBrick Pizza Closed, Equipment Listed For Sale

RedBrick Pizza Closed, Equipment Listed For Sale

Items listed for auction include commercial pizza ovens and soda machines

Get Vaccinated, Get Your Photo With Championship Trophy

Get Vaccinated, Get Your Photo With Championship Trophy

And a chance for free Bucks tickets. Team partners on vaccine clinic Saturday.

Skywalk Between Hyatt Regency and Wisconsin Center Demolished

Skywalk Between Hyatt Regency and Wisconsin Center Demolished

A new skywalk will be constructed in its place.

Milwaukee Recreation Earns National Accreditation

Milwaukee Recreation Earns National Accreditation

MPS division earns accreditation given to only 1.9% of U.S. park and recreation agencies.

Northwestern Mutual Hosting Second Annual Women In Tech Conference

Northwestern Mutual Hosting Second Annual Women In Tech Conference

Speakers include Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani.

MobCraft Hosting 4th Annual Stout Fest

MobCraft Hosting 4th Annual Stout Fest

Milwaukee crafter brewer's December festival features four versions of Padishah stouts

The Hop Unveils MU Basketball Branding

The Hop Unveils MU Basketball Branding

In time for teams' opening games and running until January, a Marquette basketball-branded streetcar.

8 Milwaukee Nonprofits Receive Capacity Building Grants

8 Milwaukee Nonprofits Receive Capacity Building Grants

Forward Community Investments announced the winners of a statewide round of $2,500 grants.

Forum Names 2021 Local Government Award Winners

Forum Names 2021 Local Government Award Winners

Five of winners picked by Wisconsin Policy Forum are local organizations and individuals.

Local Venture Capital Fund Makes First Investment

Local Venture Capital Fund Makes First Investment

Gateway Capital Partners invests in startup that helps people cover medical expenses.

Bay View Homes Go All Out For Halloween

Bay View Homes Go All Out For Halloween

Add these spooky stops to your Halloween celebrations.

Sherman Phoenix Foundation Searching For Executive Director

Sherman Phoenix Foundation Searching For Executive Director

Director will guide marketplace, carry out vision of creating inclusive, entrepreneurial hub.

The Sophisticated Man Moves To New Location

The Sophisticated Man Moves To New Location

Men's clothing store may be on the move again, but not far.

Drive-Thru Holiday Light Display Coming to American Family Field

Drive-Thru Holiday Light Display Coming to American Family Field

Magic of Lights will run from the end of November to January.

Southside Dining Week Begins Oct. 23rd

Southside Dining Week Begins Oct. 23rd

More than twenty restaurants will feature a signature dish for less than $15.

Milwaukee Public Museum Will Host Underwater Exploration Exhibit

Milwaukee Public Museum Will Host Underwater Exploration Exhibit

New exhibit will be based upon the science fiction novel, "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea."

Harambee Building Named For Reuben and Mildred Harpole

Harambee Building Named For Reuben and Mildred Harpole

Bader Philanthropies announced its naming of the Harpole Building on N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.

Fro Zone Moves Next Door

Fro Zone Moves Next Door

Rolled ice cream shop takes over former retail space.

Beerline Trail Receives Grant Supporting Public Art

Beerline Trail Receives Grant Supporting Public Art

Partners also working to extend trail further north and add cafe.

Nightclub Called “The Bodega” Planned for Water Street

Nightclub Called “The Bodega” Planned for Water Street

The Bodega would also be a full service restaurant and cocktail lounge.

MobCraft Opening Three New Breweries and Taprooms

MobCraft Opening Three New Breweries and Taprooms

Company targets Colorado, Illinois and Waterford, WI.

Downtown Bar A Mixture of Jamaica and South Beach

Downtown Bar A Mixture of Jamaica and South Beach

Tropic will replace Fire on Water in East Town.

Fusion Poke Plans Second Location In Town

Fusion Poke Plans Second Location In Town

Restaurant will open on northern edge of Downtown.

Northwestern Mutual Donates $3 Million

Northwestern Mutual Donates $3 Million

Awards more than $3 million in grants to educational programs, nonprofits and schools.

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Funds Minority-Owned Businesses

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Funds Minority-Owned Businesses

Providing $780,000 in low-interest loans to 17 small businesses.

Conference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions

Conference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions

Mayor says residents fear buses bring crime, but that it isn't true.

Milwaukee Marathon Canceled Second Year In A Row

Milwaukee Marathon Canceled Second Year In A Row

The event was struggling with permitting for the course and security.

Fresh Coast Jazz Festival Offering Free Tickets for Teachers, Health Care Workers

Fresh Coast Jazz Festival Offering Free Tickets for Teachers, Health Care Workers

The Fall Affair will be at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts on Oct. 9.

Splash Studio Stays Virtual After Closing During Pandemic

Splash Studio Stays Virtual After Closing During Pandemic

Owner said the company was forced to innovate to survive the pandemic.

The Ambition Center Opens In Riverwest

The Ambition Center Opens In Riverwest

A coworking space, but not in Downtown or the suburbs.

Forward 48 Seeks Applicants For Fall 2021

Forward 48 Seeks Applicants For Fall 2021

Applications due September 25. Leadership program promotes diversity, helps graduates make connections.

Mount Mary President Retiring At End of School Year

Mount Mary President Retiring At End of School Year

Christine Pharr oversaw the development of major capital projects, a new nursing program during one five year term.

Summerfest Will Keep Three Weekend Format in 2022

Summerfest Will Keep Three Weekend Format in 2022

Music festival announces 2022 dates. One act is officially booked.

WurstBar MKE Will Open On Brady Street

WurstBar MKE Will Open On Brady Street

German-themed beer, wine, cocktails and sausages, and German sports viewings.

VISIT Milwaukee Offers A Beer Pass

VISIT Milwaukee Offers A Beer Pass

Brew City Beer Pass offers freebies, discounts for tours at more than 20 local craft breweries.

Indeed Brewing Company Hosting Street Festival in October

Indeed Brewing Company Hosting Street Festival in October

The Lowdown returns for the third time Oct. 2.

Dining: New Soul Food Place For South Side
Dining

New Soul Food Place For South Side

Taste of Life Soul Food will also serve Jamaican and Mexican dishes.

TEMPO To Host Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix

TEMPO To Host Olympic Gold Medalist Allyson Felix

World champion sprinter will speak at Nov. 12 event.

Persian and Middle Eastern Restaurant Relocating on East Side

Persian and Middle Eastern Restaurant Relocating on East Side

Shahrazad moving to former Halal Guys space.

How To Get To Summerfest Without a Car

How To Get To Summerfest Without a Car

Bikes, trains and buses; not automobiles.

Marquette President Mike Lovell Diagnosed With Rare Form of Cancer

Marquette President Mike Lovell Diagnosed With Rare Form of Cancer

Lovell says he will continue in his role as president during his treatment.

New Bar Stocking Up In Walker’s Point

New Bar Stocking Up In Walker’s Point

The Wall Street Stock Bar will be in the market for thirsty customers.

Mural Captures Local Black History

Mural Captures Local Black History

Milwaukee Art Museum commissions 93-foot-long mural by artist Derrick Adams.