More Good News for Downtown
New hotel, new office tenants and possibly a new office building.
Jul 15th, 2018
Talks May Start on Bus to Foxconn
Lipscomb offers road map for bus connecting workers from Milwaukee at press conference.
Jul 12th, 2018
Bay View’s BID Goes Bye Bye
Also: Downtown hotel sold, new luxury apartment tower opens
Jul 8th, 2018
The Problems with Deconstruction
New city program is promising, but also faces obstacles.
Jul 5th, 2018
More Development in Harbor District
San Diego investor sees the potential of Milwaukee’s harbor area.
Jul 1st, 2018
First Buildings Deconstructed Under New Law
But Ald. Bauman fears high bids from companies may make law impractical.
Jun 29th, 2018
St. James Saved By Tax Credits
Jeffers credits tax credits for saving historic downtown parish hall.
Jun 24th, 2018
About That New Convention Center Plan
Renderings for expansion look beautiful, but where’s the money?
Jun 17th, 2018
Foxconn’s North American Headquarters Opening Downtown
Local officials celebrate at press conference, but will unemployed residents win jobs?
Jun 15th, 2018
Ballet Breaks Ground on New Center
52,000 square-foot Baumgartner Center for Dance will contain rehearsal and school space.
Jun 6th, 2018
Catalytic Development for North Avenue?
Robert Schmidt sells two East Side properties. And a really old grocery store will become high-end apartments.
Jun 3rd, 2018
More Apartments for North Avenue
Plus: Big Bay View project and the Streetcar’s future.
May 28th, 2018
8 Options for Domes Presented
Public input sought on options offered by task force, but costs of each unknown.
May 25th, 2018
Who Will Build Next Downtown Tower?
Choice parcel of land now on the market. Who will buy and build there?
May 20th, 2018
Gorman Building Affordable Housing for Veterans
Another project by developer that mixes good business and social impact.
May 13th, 2018
Committee Okays Referendum on Legalizing Pot
Unanimous vote in favor of November referendum asking to legalize and tax marijuana.
May 10th, 2018
Bay View Businesses Rebel Against BID
In a city with many BIDs, should others worry about such challenges?
May 6th, 2018
New Development in Menomonee Valley?
A new road and design solutions could attract development and 800 new jobs.
Apr 29th, 2018
The Bad News About Bon-Ton
And the good news about the harbor, and The North End.
Apr 22nd, 2018
$3 Million Grant for Bay View Wetland
City will work with Harbor District and BID to create unique amenity.
Apr 17th, 2018
Downtown’s Hot But Cooling Off?
And bad news for city on mortgage foreclosures.
Apr 15th, 2018
New Oasis in West Side Food Desert
Mo’s Food Market opens on 24th and Clybourn, offering fresh produce and Asian specialties.
Apr 13th, 2018
More Good News for the Sherman Phoenix
New project in Sherman Park gains another grant. Abele predicts success.
Apr 10th, 2018
State Office Building Moving to Waukesha?
Plus: Housing to replace billboards on Water Street.
Apr 8th, 2018
The Expanding Empire of Josh Jeffers
And why the curious contractor switcheroo for The Couture?
Apr 1st, 2018
Riverwest Bike Boulevard Gets Thumbs Up
Most attending public meeting support slowing traffic on N. Fratney and E. Wright streets.
Mar 30th, 2018
New Hotel on Van Buren?
Plus: New apartments near Bucks arena and new MU development.
Mar 25th, 2018
Money for Amazon for Startups?
Milwaukee 7 leader Jim Paetsch floated the idea. Plus: more apartment projects.
Mar 18th, 2018
Bill Targets Milwaukee’s Segregation
Landlords would be nudged to accept federal housing vouchers. Many testified against bill.
Mar 13th, 2018
Is the Downtown Apartment Boom Over?
Wangard hesitates over river-side apartment complex, while other projects push ahead.
Mar 11th, 2018
Proposed Riverwest Project Gets Reviewed
Scott Genke would develop two apartment buildings on Humboldt with green features.
Mar 8th, 2018
Bus Line to Foxconn Could Transport Workers
Lipscomb proposal could transport thousands, promote regional transportation.
Mar 7th, 2018
Huge Historic Redo for North Avenue
Redeveloping 20,000-square-foot buildings that housed G. Daddy’s and Hotel Foster.
Mar 4th, 2018
The Hubbub in Walker’s Point
It's all happening in Walker's Point, a bevy of busy reporters agree.
Feb 26th, 2018
Local Technology Could Be Revolutionary
How a new water contamination sensor was developed at the Global Water Center.
Feb 19th, 2018
A Hostel for Riverwest
And $79 million in New Markets Tax Credits to three community development entities.
Feb 18th, 2018
Residents Jeer Pay-to-Park Plan
Abele sympathizes but says county must get revenue from somewhere.
Feb 7th, 2018
Bring Us Your Green Projects, Says MMSD
District offers $1.5 million matching funds for projects to reduce urban runoff, taxpayers costs.
Jan 22nd, 2018
Donovan Says City Terrorized by Villains
“I am not fabricating, falsifying,” he says, decrying current approaches to crime.
Jan 9th, 2018
Company Helps You Take Working Vacation
Startup called Venture with Impact lets you visit exotic places while also working.
Jan 9th, 2018
Study Shows Rivers’ Quality Declined
River Keepers give a “D plus” rating to water quality of Milwaukee’s estuary.
Dec 28th, 2017
Task Force Considers Future of Domes
The options are “overwhelming” and the future far from certain.
Dec 14th, 2017
Franklin Wants Milwaukee’s Water
But Bauman doubts suburb can meet city rules for transportation and affordable housing.
Dec 11th, 2017
City’s Housing Fund Has Big Impact
$7 million invested over 11 years has leveraged an additional $176 million in spending.
Dec 7th, 2017
How Rockwell Became More Female Friendly
Company offered classes to all employees on white male "bias and privilege."
Nov 30th, 2017
Foxconn Signing Is a Love Fest
Walker rhapsodizes about the deal, and welcomes workers from Illinois.
Nov 13th, 2017
Bucks’ Health Clinic Will Soon Open
Downtown clinic is partnership with Froedtert MCW to serve Bucks, local residents.
Nov 9th, 2017
How to Grow the Restaurant Scene
Two entrepreneurs from Pittsburgh explain how they’ve helped incubate new restaurants.
Nov 8th, 2017
School Will Become Apartment Complex
Former 37th Street School will be turned into 50 senior apartments, 10 townhomes.
Nov 1st, 2017
Proposal Would Grow Central City Farms
Two Milwaukee legislators envision urban farms rising in 30th St. Corridor.
Oct 31st, 2017
Program Funds “Pop-Up Shops” in Central City
LISC works with city, JP Morgan Chase to jump start businesses in three neighborhoods.
Oct 18th, 2017
Discovery World Breaks Ground on Major Addition
New 10,000 square foot pavilion, and remodeling of existing building planned.
Oct 10th, 2017
Milwaukee Grows Its Green Program
Environmental program saving millions in taxes, winning private sector participants.
Oct 10th, 2017
New Library Embraces the Future
Mitchell Street branch is the city’s most technologically advanced.
Oct 9th, 2017
Miller Compromises on Gettelman Brewery
MillerCoors only wants to demolish half of historic complex after community push back.
Sep 21st, 2017
New Bay View Park Denied, For Now
“It looks like Mayor Barrett won,” says Ald. Zielinski.
Sep 21st, 2017
Can Bauman and Kovac Create Jobs?
Their legislation would require pre-1930 homes to be deconstructed, not demolished
Sep 20th, 2017
Tiny Homes Could Change Lives
Unique program will build 36 homes for young people aging out of foster care.
Sep 14th, 2017
U.S Oil Won’t Ship Oil From Port
Signs written agreement and city gives it additional land at no charge.
Sep 13th, 2017
It’s Bay View vs. City Hall!
So says Ald. Zielinski, as he seeks supporters for a Bay View Park.
Sep 8th, 2017
Bay View Wetland Will Be Restored
One of city’s last wetlands, near Barnacle Bud’s, will be naturalized, may allow public access.
Sep 5th, 2017
RICH Program Dedicates Its First Home
First of 20 homes is redeveloped for new owners in Washington Park area.
Sep 2nd, 2017
The Quin Breaks Ground in Walker’s Point
5-story, 70-unit, $12 million complex on 2nd St. is selling the neighborhood.
Aug 29th, 2017
Bawdy House Begone! Aldermen Declare
Donovan, Perez announce effort to target prostitution, landlords on South Side.
Aug 24th, 2017
Bay View Park Proposal Rejected
Zielinski wants to create park next to another park. But Plan Commission denies zoning changes.
Aug 15th, 2017
Weise Building Gets Temporary Historic Designation
Developers may save facades of century-old Eschweiler-designed building on Farwell.
Aug 9th, 2017
Rescue Plan for Juneau Park Statues
$150,000 in private dollars sought to restore Juneau and Leif Erickson statues.
Aug 3rd, 2017
Sherman Park Redevelopment Launched
City to assist in financing $2.5 million redevelopment of former BMO Harris Bank branch.
Aug 2nd, 2017
Sargento Builds Homes in Milwaukee
Wisconsin-based cheese producer has been building homes in Milwaukee for 25 years.
Aug 2nd, 2017
Touring The New Bucks Arena
The arena is halfway to completion. Our photos capture the progress.
Aug 1st, 2017
Bay View Debate Gets Complicated
Objections to huge gateway project could raise rental rates and eliminate green space.
Jul 27th, 2017
New Deal for Wangard on City Hiring
Company had violated residents preference program, will count employees at other projects.
Jul 26th, 2017
The Return of Talgo
Returns to central city plant here, will service and repairs trains for U.S. customers.
Jul 17th, 2017
Help Offered for South Side Prostitutes
Police, county partner with Benedict Center to combat growing prostitution problem.
Jul 17th, 2017
Council Approves More Parking for Bikes
Minimum standards for bike parking, bike racks for new and redeveloped buildings.
Jul 12th, 2017
Riverwest Will Get First Bike Boulevards
Two miles of streets where bikes get priority over cars.
Jul 12th, 2017
Good City Goes Big
The still new craft brewery has expanded and all should be ready by tomorrow.
Jun 30th, 2017
More Parking for Bikes
City ordinance would set new standards for bike parking in new and redeveloped buildings.
Jun 29th, 2017
The Great Bay View Debate
$25 million, six-floor “gateway” project fuels debate over future of Bay View.
Jun 27th, 2017
Sanders Project and Legacy Celebrated
Welford Sanders Lofts on near North Side bears the name of economic development icon.
Jun 21st, 2017
Huge Project Proposed for Bay View
Six-floor, $25 million project with 144 apartments and 15,000 square feet of retail.
Jun 3rd, 2017
Road Map to an Aerotropolis
New plan released for municipalities near airport. Will they seize the future?
May 30th, 2017
City Seeks Rescue for Several Buildings
Gorman will redevelop McKinley school. Old Esperanza auto repair shop needs savior.
May 25th, 2017
A School for Construction Skills
Business owner's job training center will employ inner city workers.
May 24th, 2017
Ethanol Shipping Fuels Worries
U.S. Oil could also ship crude oil across local waters.
May 18th, 2017
WHEDA to Help Restore Soldiers Home
$1.4 million in low-income housing tax credits for 1860s “Old Main” building.
May 16th, 2017
City Panel Okays Brewers’ Hill Project
Four buildings, 30 family-style apartments approved by Plan Commission.
May 16th, 2017
Rent-To-Own Company Helps Home Buyers
Milwaukee business helps them improve their credit and gain mortgages.
May 11th, 2017
Milwaukee To Be Built With U.S. Steel?
Zielinski's ordinance requires this for developers getting city funds.
May 8th, 2017
Finally, Greenwich Park Apartments Opens
The six-story apartment building has a mix of affordable and market rate units.
May 4th, 2017
City Will Terminate Manpower Agreement
Grunau and Schiltz Park will sell Manpower building and repay city loans they owe.
May 2nd, 2017
A Protest for Pedestrians
They demand more tickets for drivers who fail to yield to pedestrians.
Apr 28th, 2017
The Crazy Growth of Good City Brewing
Still new business already expanding operations and production.
Apr 24th, 2017
City Panel Rejects Sherman Park Station
Design criticized. Would replace gas station destroyed during summer riot.
Apr 12th, 2017
Wangard Still Can’t Meet City Rules
Subsidized Freshwater Plaza project flunks Residents Preference Program.
Apr 11th, 2017
Changes Made to Couture’s Design
Design tweaks address concerns of neighboring 833 East developer.
Apr 10th, 2017
Officials Celebrate Garfield Development
Groundbreaking for $17 million development and reopened Black Holocaust Museum.
Apr 5th, 2017
City Proposal Protects Students
Protections target for-profit colleges that leave students with huge debts.
Mar 27th, 2017
Developers Meet Local Hiring Goals
Bucks arena, Northwestern Mutual tower meet city's residents preference goals.
Mar 22nd, 2017
6-Floor East Side “Contour” Plan Approved
Architecture Review Board okays revised plan for 88-unit apartment.
Mar 21st, 2017
Will South Korea Partner With City?
Daegu, South Korea wants to be a water tech sister city. City panel says yes.
Mar 9th, 2017
City Approves Schlitz Park Upgrades
$875,000 in new TIF spending for safety measures and better RiverWalk access.
Mar 2nd, 2017
Eat Ramen In a Parklet? Yes!
East Side Ramen restaurant will create parklet, extends ambience to the street.
Mar 1st, 2017
Good Hope Library Moves Forward
New library, 65-unit apartment complex, green space and parking lots
Feb 23rd, 2017
City Could Sell Homes to Felons
Committee overturns current ban on sales but proposal needs full council approval.
Feb 22nd, 2017
City Spends Big On Housing The Poor
Housing Trust Fund has spent $6.5 million since 2006 on low-income housing.
Feb 21st, 2017
Three Great New Libraries Coming
Three new neighborhood libraries all use new approach of mixed-used development.
Feb 16th, 2017
Fighting the “Dark Store Loophole”
Big box stores like Walgreens and Menards claim tax loophole. Cities oppose it.
Feb 13th, 2017
Rebuilding The State’s Largest Housing Complex
Phase 2 of Westlawn Public Housing project is huge undertaking with complex financing.
Feb 10th, 2017
About Those Parapets, Mr. Renner
Peter Renner is a no-show, Third Ward board tut tuts his 10 tentative townhouses.
Feb 9th, 2017
City Panel Okays Big Westown Upgrades
Re-doing Grand Theatre for MSO, new Bon Ton contract, major street upgrades.
Feb 1st, 2017
New Bike Route Would Cross State
You could ride from here to Minnesota and then up the Mississippi River Trail.
Jan 26th, 2017
New Development For Villard Avenue
City zoning change will allow four-story, 33-unit apartment complex on 37th and Villard.
Jan 11th, 2017
City Panel Approves Bucks Plaza Design
Plaza would be created by closing off 4th St., could include ice rink and farmers market.
Jan 5th, 2017
Three Plans for New City Library
MLK library the latest to have private development that includes a new library.
Dec 19th, 2016
Witkowiak Plans Major Expansion on Mitchell Street
Funeral home will add banquet hall, open-air plaza and floral shop.
Dec 14th, 2016
Wangard Violates Residents Preference Program
Council members blast the company for failure, call for tougher requirements.
Dec 7th, 2016
Will Problem Intersection Be Fixed?
City hopes to fix North and Lisbon and issues spotlighted by Urban Milwaukee.
Dec 2nd, 2016
Council Okays Garfield Development
City TID will help finance Bronzeville development including Black Holocaust Museum.
Nov 23rd, 2016
Greenwich Park Targets Low-Income Residents
New East Side complex mixes subsidized and market rate apartments.
Nov 21st, 2016
Historic Designation Coming for S. 2nd Street?
City committee approves it for classic old section of 2nd street, despite some objections.
Oct 26th, 2016
Sex and Death and Scheherazade
Kathryn Posin’s childhood fantasies -- and adult politics -- led to this exotic dance for the Milwaukee Ballet.
Oct 17th, 2016
Schools Challenged by Declining State Aid
State aid to schools declined by $1.1 billion under Walker; choice funding rose by 77%.
Jan 4th, 2016
King Courteen Is a Musical Explorer
The singer and wood worker had a strong religious upbringing and explores that in songs.
Dec 28th, 2015
Digital Iris Is a Labor of Love
The small Milwaukee company creates cutting-edge technology for the video game industry.
Dec 14th, 2015
Thistledown Thunders Play Modern Bluegrass
Their lyrics are all about drinking and death. And love, sometimes.
Dec 14th, 2015
The Old Prospectors, the Newest Band?
Just two months ago the psych-funk rock band arose from the ashes of Blind Tarzan.
Dec 7th, 2015
Taylor Proposes Reforming County Redistricting
Aim is to "take politics out of it" and restore confidence in county board.
Dec 3rd, 2015
The Tritonics Play Reggae, Have Fun
The music's pretty mellow. Not too loud. But you can dance.
Nov 28th, 2015
Buy Local at Annual Gift Fair
Local First Milwaukee holds annual gift fair Sunday at the Domes, with more than 80 local vendors.
Nov 25th, 2015
The Belle Weather
The band strives to make big, beautiful music, with thoughtful lyrics.
Nov 20th, 2015
Abele vs. Clarke, Once Again
Abele cuts sheriff's budget and blasts him as rascist; Clarke and Weishan beat up on Abele.
Nov 18th, 2015
Milwaukee Art Museum Unveils New Addition
Glassy new addition to museum also creates more exhibition space. Here's a tour.
Nov 16th, 2015
Piles Plays Rock With Skateboard Sensibility
Yet they cite Neil Diamond as a key influence. Go figure.
Nov 13th, 2015
Pay The Devil is Not a Metal Band
Says the band. In fact they are a local band that delivers their own take on traditional old time music.
Oct 30th, 2015
Klassik Loves Music of All Kinds
Including Milwaukee artists. "The local scene won’t just be local for much longer," he predicts.
Oct 23rd, 2015
NO/NO Is Like a Wussy Pop Band
So say its members. Or are they kidding?
Oct 12th, 2015
How Bliffert Lumber Got Into Hardware
The lumber company, which goes back to the 1870s, now has a popular hardware store in Riverwest.
Oct 9th, 2015
Kesslers Diamonds Opens Downtown
Its mini-store in George Watts building creates a trinity of wedding-related stores.
Oct 6th, 2015
The Remarkable Rise of Rishi Tea
The Milwaukee company sells in all 50 states with exports to 100 countries. And it's still growing.
Oct 5th, 2015
Kristi Luzar
The new director of UEDA wants to make an impact on Milwaukee. Just how is not so easy to describe.
Sep 30th, 2015
County Free Bus-Ride Program Faces Shortfall
Free rides for seniors and disabled could cost $4 million, causing service cuts or fare hikes.
Sep 28th, 2015
Von Alexander
Milwaukee hip-hop artist is angling for the national stage.
Sep 25th, 2015
Tammy Baldwin Tours Milwaukee Harbor
Senator Baldwin was promoting legislation to help communities develop revitalization plans for waterfronts.
Sep 22nd, 2015
Most City Services Closed Labor Day
No parking enforcement! But better pick up that towed car before the lot closes.
Sep 4th, 2015
