Bauman Wins Preservation Funding By Sacrificing Deconstruction Funds
Did he open the door to the council taking the remainder of the deconstruction fund?
Feb 7th, 2025
Milwaukee’s Busiest Author Plans Book Store, Community Hub
Darick Spears has big plans for 76th and Capitol.
Feb 7th, 2025
The Edison Secures Parking Lease From City, Gears Up For Groundbreaking
32-story tower would be country's tallest mass timber building.
Feb 6th, 2025
The Tire Bounty Is Back
Bauman again pushes idea to end tire dumping. Will the proposal pass this time?
Feb 6th, 2025
Want That Road Get Repaved? Have More Babies
Under Trump, DOT wants more road funding for areas with higher birth, marriage rates.
Feb 6th, 2025
5 Milwaukee Affordable Housing Projects Vying For State Funds
The projects are among 39 projects statewide seeking tax credits.
Feb 5th, 2025
Council May Refine Makeup of Board of Zoning Appeals
Council President seeks more expertise in effort to overhaul boards and commissions.
Feb 5th, 2025
ICE Can Build Whatever Facility It Wants in Milwaukee
Council learns federal immigration agency can simply bypass local authorities.
Feb 5th, 2025
Buyer Found For Former Fire Station
Unlimited Phases real estate company will occupy vacant Capitol Drive firehouse.
Feb 4th, 2025
Milwaukee Officials Promote Municipal ID Program
With deportation raids looming, 'easy and simple' process costs $10 for identification card.
Feb 4th, 2025
Phoenix Investors Buys Bay View Auto Distribution Facility
Company has specifics goals for property once Stellantis vacates complex.
Feb 3rd, 2025
Council Will Decide Fate of Buildings Designed by State’s First Black Architect
Salvation Army seeks to replace two Century City Plaza buildings from 1970s.
Feb 3rd, 2025
HACM Illegally Reallocated Federally-Restricted Funds
New CFO found the missing money. Blame placed on former finance director.
Jan 31st, 2025
Why Has There Been A Surge in Water Main Breaks?
Milwaukee and some surrounding communities have been plagued by surge in leaks.
Jan 31st, 2025
Freeway-to-Boulevard Option Still On Table for 794 Rebuild
But "it is too early" for the city to take a formal position says City Engineer. Downtown plan favors boulevard.
Jan 30th, 2025
City To Host Discussion On ICE Facility, But Attorney Suggests It May Be Moot Point
But there are options the city has to possibly slow or redirect plan.
Jan 30th, 2025
Public-Private Partnership Will Provide Green Energy, Substantial Savings For Three City Buildings
Johnson Controls partnering with City of Milwaukee on cost-saving project.
Jan 30th, 2025
City, Bucks, Plan Commission Happy With Deer District Apartments Design
The design for 'a complex site with some complex constraints' wins approval.
Jan 29th, 2025
Scooters Still Getting Riders in Winter, Raking in Cash
971,980 trips taken in 2024 and 2025 slated to be record-breaking year.
Jan 29th, 2025
White House Rescinds Federal Funding Memo, Yet Says It’s Still Pursuing Freeze
Trump administration continues to cause angst for recipients, questions about legality.
Jan 29th, 2025
Private School Plans Soccer Field Atop Public Street
Nativity Jesuit wants to build playing field, green space in unusual location.
Jan 29th, 2025
Federal Judge Freezes the Freeze, Blocks Trump’s Plan
Temporary block lasts until Monday.
Jan 28th, 2025
Milwaukee Officials Trying To Understand Impact of Trump’s Federal Aid Freeze
Freeze could have massive impact, causing service cuts, layoffs and shutdowns.
Jan 28th, 2025
Housing Conversion Planned for Aging Downtown Office Building
Top floors of Clark Building would find new life as affordable housing.
Jan 24th, 2025
New Commissioner Would Fill Fire and Police Oversight Body
Krissie Fung would join Fire & Police Commission, which has seen its authority change since Act 12.
Jan 24th, 2025
Shuttered Bay View Brewery Selling Equipment in Auction
Enlightened Brewing Company auctioning off its brewing system, other fixtures.
Jan 24th, 2025
Judge Rules MPS Must Bring Police Officers Into Schools
District has less than a month to act.
Jan 23rd, 2025
European Company Plans Milwaukee Office
Swedish surveillance specialist building out downtown space.
Jan 22nd, 2025
Brady Corp. Plans Expansion, Job Growth
Milwaukee manufacturer plans to add up to 60 jobs to Good Hope Road facility.
Jan 21st, 2025
Is ICE Building A Detention Facility in Milwaukee?
Politicians and community groups keep using the D word. ICE says no.
Jan 17th, 2025
Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff
Special election for third district aldermanic seat draws large field.
Jan 17th, 2025
See Updated Plans For Deer District Apartments, MATC Gym
Jeffers plans to break ground this summer on full-block development
Jan 16th, 2025
New Leader For One of Milwaukee’s Leading Foundations
Lianna Bishop will replace Gina Stilp at Zilber Family Foundation.
Jan 16th, 2025
What’s The Deal With That Boat on the Lakefront?
Milwaukee's newest celebrity is a marooned ship once named 'Deep Thought.'
Jan 15th, 2025
Broad Coalition Opposes New Immigration Enforcement Facility
City, county and state officials, community and business leaders condemn ICE proposal.
Jan 15th, 2025
New Buyer Emerges For Long-Vacant Church
City has tried multiple times to sell former Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Jan 15th, 2025
New Riverwalk Plaza Will Be Named For Visionary Developer
Gary Grunau was longtime champion of big civic projects, including riverwalk system.
Jan 14th, 2025
Salvation Army Seeks To Demolish Buildings By State’s First Black Architect
Much of former Central City Plaza complex north of Downtown could be replaced.
Jan 14th, 2025
Mayor Wants MPS To Pay For Police in Schools
Johnson says solution is to bring back 5/6th cost-sharing agreement.
Jan 14th, 2025
Milwaukee Film Names New Executive Director
Familiar face returns to take over as Film Fest host, Downer and Oriental operator.
Jan 13th, 2025
Grant Will Fund 6 Years of Milwaukee to Twin Cities Train
Amtrak Borealis secures major federal grant for 6 years of operations.
Jan 11th, 2025
DOJ Lawsuit Goes After Large Rental Firms For Price Fixing
Property managers for multiple high-end Milwaukee apartments are among defendants.
Jan 10th, 2025
Second Phase of City Place Takes Shape
Long-delayed apartment building rises near Fiserv Forum.
Jan 10th, 2025
Milwaukee Police Department Buying New Bomb Robot
Current robot is almost old enough to qualify for a pension.
Jan 10th, 2025
State Increases Size of Planned Milwaukee Office Building, Seeks Developer
But it's still far smaller than what was contemplated pre-pandemic. Completion scheduled for 2027.
Jan 9th, 2025
Matt Dorner Named Head of Milwaukee Downtown, Weirick Stepping Down
New face atop highly visible organization for first time in 27 years. Weirick helped change Downtown.
Jan 9th, 2025
Milwaukee Wins Grant To Rebuild National Avenue
New federal funding will advance Complete Streets effort, free up funding for other streets.
Jan 9th, 2025
Growing Nonprofit Buys Third Ward Building
Umbrella organization for JusticePoint and Sinora Recovery relocating its HQ.
Jan 9th, 2025
Hiring New Housing Authority Director Could Take 9 Months
Several top positions are vacant at beleaguered city agency.
Jan 8th, 2025
Ashanti Hamilton Resigns From Violence Prevention Role
Former alderman has led Office of Community Wellness and Safety since 2022.
Jan 8th, 2025
Snow Plowing Debate Airs Grievances, Floats Ideas
Council members want better service, maybe even gold-plated streets you can eat off of.
Jan 8th, 2025
Homicides in Milwaukee Down 39% From 2022
Down from a record high as the post-pandemic decline in crime continues.
Jan 7th, 2025
New Life For Old Riverwest Bank
From mothballed to sober living: Recovery organization has purchased one-time Cream City Hostel.
Jan 7th, 2025
Health Department Striving To Be Model of Anti-Racism
New deputy commissioner drawn to job through anti-racism focus, personal experience with department.
Jan 3rd, 2025
Consultant Sought To Design 30th Street Corridor Trail
Milwaukee County advancing project to build trail through heart of city.
Jan 3rd, 2025
Once-Controversial Menomonee Valley Building Sold For Redevelopment
Breunig buys building, advancing housing conversion.
Jan 2nd, 2025
Uplifting Mansion Brings New Life To Wisconsin Avenue
New owners reinvigorate historic 1899 mansion as a hub for entrepreneurs and events.
Jan 1st, 2025
Explorium Buys Good City In Continued Craft Beer Shakeup
Four Good City locations will be rebranded as part of Explorium's big expansion.
Jan 1st, 2025
Proposed East Side Apartments Will Go Before The Neighbors
For the second time in 20 years, developer trying to turn parking lot into housing.
Dec 31st, 2024
Milwaukee’s Favorite Twitter Account Moves to Bluesky
See every street in Milwaukee without leaving home.
Dec 27th, 2024
New Tool Allows You To See Flu, RSV Activity in Milwaukee
Health Department unveils new dashboard powered by your toilet.
Dec 26th, 2024
GOP Launching ‘Milwaukee Accountability Committee’
There's DOGE, GOAT and now MAC, all promising improved government.
Dec 24th, 2024
Four-Story Apartment Building Proposed For Near West Side
Building in Marquette campus area would be targeted at college students.
Dec 23rd, 2024
Will City Refund Snowplowing Fee For Poor Performance?
Some council members, frosty about results, support the idea.
Dec 23rd, 2024
Milwaukee Property Bills Bring Sticker Shock
But it's worth understanding what is causing bills to spike, and one opportunity to save.
Dec 20th, 2024
Housing Authority Names Temporary Leader, While Another Exec Departs
Plus: Another board member resigns.
Dec 20th, 2024
Downtown’s Second Mass Timber Tower Moves Toward Groundbreaking
City working on final approvals, but a snag remains in shared parking lease.
Dec 19th, 2024
City Advancing Street Reconfiguration Projects In Historic Third Ward
Plus: New plaza to be named for Gary Grunau.
Dec 19th, 2024
Three Affordable Apartment Projects Get Funding Boost
New state programs boost Milwaukee housing efforts.
Dec 18th, 2024
Hoan Bridge Group Nears Fundraising Goal For Lighting Lake Side
Final push would complete project that started in 2020.
Dec 18th, 2024
$10,000 Bonuses For Police Transfers Not Working?
Gaining few recruits, losing council support. Plus: new labor negotiator approved.
Dec 17th, 2024
Bauman Fighting Bureaucracy On Restoring Vacant Homes
A web of state laws, legal opinions and politics slows effort to renovate blighted homes.
Dec 16th, 2024
Wisconsin Passenger Rail Ridership Up 17%
Headlines about Hiawatha ridership are misleading, demand is surging.
Dec 16th, 2024
Do Protected Bike Lanes Violate Historic Preservation Standards?
City rebuilding Lake Drive as lawsuit plays out in federal court.
Dec 14th, 2024
Carmen Breaks Ground On $55 Million High School
Charter network will combine its South and Southeast high schools.
Dec 13th, 2024
$20 Million Federal Grant Aims To Improve Milwaukee River Water Quality
Effort will stretch from rural Fond du Lac County to the heart of Milwaukee.
Dec 13th, 2024
New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes, Street Reconstructions Proposed
$33 million effort aims to improve Downtown, Historic Third Ward and Walker's Point.
Dec 13th, 2024
Housing Authority Head Addresses His Record, Feds Labeling Agency ‘Troubled’
Damning letter expected to be followed by forensic audit later this year. Hines retiring.
Dec 12th, 2024
What’s In The 18 Footnotes Added To Milwaukee’s Budget?
See Common Council members' ideas to make city government better serve the public.
Dec 12th, 2024
Water Council Effort Fails To Secure Federal Grant
But nonprofit says it remains focused on developing W+E Forward initiative.
Dec 11th, 2024
Damning Federal Review of Housing Authority Released
Broken governance, poor financial controls and building management issues plague agency.
Dec 11th, 2024
Smaller Zero-Energy Homes Program Moving Forward
Council backs 25 grants of $40,000 for zero-energy homes.
Dec 10th, 2024
Will Trump Kill Milwaukee Street Upgrades and EV Projects?
At stake are at least 5 federal grants to city worth $99 million; will Trump claw back money?
Dec 10th, 2024
Growing Personal Injury Law Firm Opening New Third Ward Office
Nicolet Law, famed for its 'get the beard' ads, is taking over two-story space.
Dec 9th, 2024
Embattled Head of Housing Authority Announces Retirement
Willie Hines, Jr. will retire Jan. 1. Common Ground calls it a win.
Dec 6th, 2024
Demolition Underway For Brady Street Hotel
But it's unclear if and when actual hotel construction will start.
Dec 6th, 2024
Milwaukee’s Largest Hotel To Lose 175 Rooms, Get $40 Million Makeover
Marcus overhauling its Hilton Milwaukee hotel.
Dec 6th, 2024
Trail Extension Will Link Downtown With Planned 20th Street Trail
Latest trail extension part of Interstate 43 reconstruction.
Dec 5th, 2024
Trump Taps Fiserv CEO To Lead Large Federal Agency
Frank Bisignano is the first nominee with a clear Milwaukee connection.
Dec 5th, 2024
Micro Hospital Opens On Milwaukee’s Far South Side
For-profit Milwaukee ER & Hospital aims to offer accessible, 'concierge level' care.
Dec 4th, 2024
Old Library To Become Appliance Store
Mill Road Library building to get new lease on life for a price below appraised value.
Dec 4th, 2024
Report Finds Lauded Real Estate Program Could Improve
ACRE has helped reduce racial disparities, but needs more mentoring, WPF finds.
Dec 3rd, 2024
Milwaukee’s Deputy Elections Administrator Quits
Bonnie Chang resigned following presidential election. MEC declined to comment.
Dec 3rd, 2024
ArchWell Health Opening Three Senior-Focused Clinics in Milwaukee
Tennessee-based health care provider plans to transform three vacant commercial spaces.
Nov 27th, 2024
Council Rejects Mayor’s Vetoes, Finalizes 2025 Budget
In less than 5 minutes, council restores money for its operations and for road repair.
Nov 26th, 2024
Negotiating Milwaukee’s Police, Fire Contracts Gets Messy
'Sloppy' says a council member as city cycles through labor negotiator nominees.
Nov 26th, 2024
Milwaukee Offers Police Officers $10,000 To Switch to MPD
City struggles to attract new officers while facing state requirement to hire more.
Nov 25th, 2024
More Funding Needed To Advance School-to-Apartments Conversion
Former Carleton School redevelopment at 41st and Silver Spring first proposed in 2019.
Nov 25th, 2024
Nine-Story Hotel Planned for Deer District
New hotel would be second built next to Fiserv Forum.
Nov 22nd, 2024
Movie Theater To Become Event Venue
New life for 29-year-old cinema would include weddings, corporate events.
Nov 22nd, 2024
Mayor Johnson Signs Brostoff’s Final Legislation Into Effect
Johnson pushes for everyone to follow in late alderman's forward-thinking spirit.
Nov 22nd, 2024
Daniel Bauman Enters Race to Replace Brostoff With Major Endorsements
Bauman announces campaign with endorsements of Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Diana Vang Brostoff.
Nov 22nd, 2024
Converting 794 To Boulevard Could Yield 3,000 Housing Units, $1.1 Billion in Development
New analysis from urban planner Larry Witzling explores impact of overhauling downtown freeway.
Nov 21st, 2024
Have You Seen Milwaukee’s Trump Art Gallery and Bat Signal?
'Make Art Great Again' says new art gallery.
Nov 21st, 2024
Under Federal Order, City Housing Authority Hires Florida Company
HACM outsources work. 'It's not a position we want to be in,' says board chair.
Nov 20th, 2024
Mayor Johnson Issues Several Budget Vetoes
And council pays out $3 million in legal claims and settlements.
Nov 20th, 2024
Demolition of Northridge Mall Reaches Key Milestone
Mall is now visibly falling, while DCD still planning what comes next.
Nov 19th, 2024
‘Peace Treaty’ Reached on Menomonee Valley Building
Kendall Breunig will get zoning change to redevelop Cream City brick structure.
Nov 19th, 2024
Special Election Called For Brostoff’s Third District Seat
Open race in city's highest-turnout aldermanic district could draw many candidates.
Nov 19th, 2024
City Demolishing King Drive Building It Once Sought to Save
Meanwhile, it acquired a nearby, vacant building via property tax foreclosure.
Nov 18th, 2024
Advance Auto Parts Closing 60% of Milwaukee Stores
Nationwide effort to shutter 700 stores falls heavily on city.
Nov 18th, 2024
Five Projects Changing King Drive
Four new apartment buildings and a substantial streetscaping project.
Nov 15th, 2024
100 East Redevelopment Secures Key Financing Component, See Renderings
Historic redevelopment includes pool deck, 384 apartments.
Nov 15th, 2024
Milwaukee Hiring New Negotiator To Interface With Police, Fire Unions
Benjamin Roovers would replace the late Veronica Rudychev.
Nov 15th, 2024
Gruber Law Makes The Call, Moving Office Towers
Law firm trading 100 East for 411 East Wisconsin Center.
Nov 14th, 2024
Third Ward To Get 7-Foot-Tall Pair of Glasses
Unique new sculpture will honor the late Third Ward activist Andrew Wadsworth.
Nov 14th, 2024
Common Council Approves Two Unusual Housing Developments
Condos and cohousing secure necessary zoning changes.
Nov 13th, 2024
Hovde Won’t Concede, Offers Baseless Election Fraud Charges
Republican Senate candidate attacks Milwaukee results and casts doubts on recounts.
Nov 12th, 2024
Walgreens Shuttering King Drive Store
Closure is second currently underway and the sixth in two years.
Nov 12th, 2024
Johnson Controls’ Former HQ Will Become Modern Offices, Housing
A redevelopment called 'The Patent Block' will fill a full downtown block.
Nov 12th, 2024
Walgreens Closing Yet Another Milwaukee Store
Company has closed 5 stores in less than two years, plans 1,200 closures nationally.
Nov 12th, 2024
Mayor, Common Council Overhauling Housing Authority Board
Four new HACM board members coming in, acting president on the way out.
Nov 12th, 2024
Shuttered Walmart Could Be Replaced By Apartments, Grocery Store
The Walmart at 103rd and Silver Spring closed in early 2023.
Nov 11th, 2024
Bay View’s Former ‘100,000 Parts’ Store Sold
Store closed in 2021. Property now sold to big owner of Bay View properties.
Nov 11th, 2024
Council Boosts Road Repair In Adopting 2025 Milwaukee Budget
City services maintained through increases to property taxes and fees.
Nov 8th, 2024
Kinship Plans Food Center, Community Hub at Holton and Locust
Organization intends to relocate to new facility on Housing Authority's property.
Nov 7th, 2024
Molson Coors Closing Milwaukee’s 10th Street Brewery
Company also closing Leinenkugel's historic Chippewa Falls brewery.
Nov 7th, 2024
Council Honors Jonathan Brostoff, Terry Witkowski in Somber Meeting
City lost alderman and former alderman on same day this week.
Nov 6th, 2024
Council Puts Milwaukee Flag Debate on Ice
Issue sent back to committee, council more focused on tragic death of Ald. Brostoff.
Nov 6th, 2024
With Milwaukee Absentees, Baldwin Narrowly Edges Hovde
Race appears headed for a potential recount.
Nov 6th, 2024
Sen. Ron Johnson Appears at Milwaukee’s Central Count, Calls It ‘Unbelievably Sloppy’
Johnson sows doubt, while city insists there is a clear chain of custody for paper ballots.
Nov 5th, 2024
Milwaukee’s Absentee Results Expected To Be Very Late, Processing Starting Over
Tabulator machines were not properly locked. City will rerun 31,000 ballots.
Nov 5th, 2024
Scenes From City’s Central Count
Milwaukee election workers are processing 106,000 absentee ballots under watchful eyes of many observers.
Nov 5th, 2024
Republicans Relent on Milwaukee Election Observer Lawsuit
'No issues' says RNC attorney. City said Monday lawsuit was filed in bad faith.
Nov 5th, 2024
Gokhman Wants To Build ‘Six to Eight’ More Mass Timber Towers
New Land hopes to develop buildings like 25-story Ascent in other cities.
Nov 5th, 2024
In Final Wisconsin Appearance, Walz Touts His Small Town Roots
Campaign still trying to find that final undecided voter, boost turnout.
Nov 4th, 2024
Milwaukee Prepares To Count More Than 105,000 Absentee Ballots
Officials attempt to demystify alleged 'dumping' process forced on them by state law.
Nov 4th, 2024
Republicans Sue Milwaukee Over Observer Access
City denies claims, says GOP acted in bad faith in effort to file lawsuit.
Nov 4th, 2024
Alderman Jonathan Brostoff Has Died
Brostoff, 41, was a passionate advocate for Milwaukee and a proud husband and father.
Nov 4th, 2024
‘Values Matter, Character Matters,’ Says Obama in Last-Minute Push For Harris
Former president Barack Obama attacks Trump, praises Harris in Miwaukee appearance.
Nov 3rd, 2024
Obama and Walz To Milwaukee Sunday and Monday, Vance to La Crosse
Campaigns will continue to blitz Dairy State after dueling rallies Friday.
Nov 1st, 2024
Coggs Center Redevelopment Secures $2 Million
'Vliet Street Lofts' would include affordable apartments.
Nov 1st, 2024
Lime, Bublr Will Be Free on Election Day
Lyft and Uber are also offering discounted rides. But not MCTS.
Nov 1st, 2024
Committee Marks Up Milwaukee Budget With Amendments, Footnotes
Council raids personnel accounts to pay for services it says constituents demand.
Oct 31st, 2024
City Seeking Developer For Land Near Marquette Campus
RFP gives preference to homeownership-focused development.
Oct 31st, 2024
Harris Campaign Building Lakefront Stage, Not For Friday Rally
But what is the stage for? Campaign doesn't say.
Oct 30th, 2024
Milwaukee To Issue More Parking Tickets at Higher Prices in 2025
Strategy part of effort to fund other city services, improve parking access. But is it a stealth way to fund The Hop?
Oct 30th, 2024
Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join
Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.
Oct 30th, 2024
Milwaukee Scooter Ridership Soars, City Raking in Cash
And one company is far outpacing its competitor.
Oct 29th, 2024
Key North Side Corridor Will Receive Protected Bike Lane
But no bus rapid transit line. Project is a partnership of Milwaukee and Glendale.
Oct 28th, 2024
$73 Million Federal Grant Will Help Expand Amtrak Hiawatha in 2026
Plus: Borealis ridership outperforming expectations.
Oct 28th, 2024
New Harris Ad Attacks Trump’s ‘Horrible City’ Milwaukee Comment
'Milwaukee vs Trump', voiced by Doc Rivers, will air during Sunday's Green Bay Packers game.
Oct 27th, 2024
Trump Will Host Rally at Fiserv Forum, Campaign in Green Bay With Favre
Harris will be in Madison, with high-profile surrogates fanning out across state.
Oct 25th, 2024
Despite Mayor’s Objections, Council Reallocates More Than $4 Million
But the big question remains - how will council spend its transformation fund?
Oct 25th, 2024
UWM Sells Mansion and Former Residence Hall, Completes Chemistry Building
University shedding off-campus properties in cost cutting moves.
Oct 24th, 2024
For Third Straight Day, Wisconsin IT Systems Cause Delays in Early Voting
But more than 190,000 early votes have been cast.
Oct 24th, 2024
Milwaukee’s Cruise Ship Dock More Than Doubled In Cost, Is It Worth It?
Port says yes, at least one council member says no.
Oct 23rd, 2024
State Voting System Again Causes Delays For Early Voters
Surge in early voting causes delay in state database for second straight day.
Oct 23rd, 2024
Amendment Would Shift Money From Demolishing Homes To Fixing Them
And deconstruction effort again on the drawing board.
Oct 23rd, 2024
Milwaukee Will Bandage City Hall Indefinitely
What's the long-term strategy for failing terra cotta?
Oct 22nd, 2024
A Guide To Early Voting in Milwaukee
Early voting begins Tuesday and runs through Nov. 3.
Oct 21st, 2024
Apartment Development Proposed Just Off Downer Avenue
11-story condominium tower once proposed for site.
Oct 21st, 2024
Riverwest Cohousing Development Receives First Approval
40-unit development would merge condominiums and community.
Oct 21st, 2024
Council Members Skeptical of Employ Milwaukee’s Financial Health
But Mayor's chief of staff says its a rumor that has been "greatly exaggerated."
Oct 18th, 2024
ThriveOn King Celebrates Grand Opening
Kinship Cafe, Versiti join GMF and MCW in development.
Oct 18th, 2024
Walgreens Closing Store Infamous For Basketball Player Incident
Fourth Milwaukee store closure in less than two years.
Oct 17th, 2024
Plea Agreement Reached On Long-Pending Sherman Park Unrest Charges Involving Vaun Mayes
Mayes pleads guilty to one charge, prosecutors to recommend no jail time.
Oct 17th, 2024
Groundbreaking Held on Overhauling Former Cardinal Stritch Campus
St. Augustine Prep redeveloping campus into K4-12 school.
Oct 16th, 2024
Historical Marker Being Removed From Milwaukee’s Last Indigenous Burial Mound
Milwaukee County Parks removing marker in Lake Park.
Oct 16th, 2024
Vice President Will Stay Overnight in Milwaukee Wednesday
Democratic presidential nominee has three campaign events in Wisconsin Thursday.
Oct 16th, 2024
Waukesha Company Relocating to Downtown Milwaukee
MARS Solutions Group joins suburbs-to-city migration trend.
Oct 16th, 2024
Fast-Growing Acts Housing Will Move Downtown
Nonprofit housing group will colocate with mortgage insurance provider.
Oct 15th, 2024
Council Could Send People’s Flag To April Referendum
But the multi-step process is off to a rocky start.
Oct 15th, 2024
Debate Over Future of Vacant Menomonee Valley Building Could Be Reaching The End
Kendall Breunig wants to redevelop a former tin ware factory into housing, but city has opposed him.
Oct 14th, 2024
Halloween Houses Turn Bay View Into Boo View
Many neighbors go all out for Halloween, but none more so than these two houses.
Oct 14th, 2024
Milwaukee County Replacing Its Oldest Playground
And it's only happening after a special design flourish was added.
Oct 14th, 2024
In Special Meeting, Housing Authority Advances Controversial Privatization Deal
But board still wants more information on how Florida firm would operate.
Oct 12th, 2024
Politicians Get Close Look at Coggs Center Construction
Hard hat tour loops through several doors in building designed to have "No Wrong Door."
Oct 11th, 2024
As Tower Delayed, Site Will Provide More Parking On East Side
Proposed Farwell Avenue tower appears unlikely to move forward soon. City supports shared parking.
Oct 11th, 2024
See Inside Downtown’s Biggest Construction Project
Northwestern Mutual reaches one-year mark in tower overhaul.
Oct 10th, 2024
New Condo Development Proposed For North End of Downtown
Proposal would be largest condo development in Milwaukee in more than a decade.
Oct 10th, 2024
Five Years After Concept First Proffered, City Getting Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Change involves swapping signs, but how much should a new sign cost?
Oct 10th, 2024
Housing Authority Delays on Privatizing Voucher Management
Federal government is requiring it, but community group, council president back a delay.
Oct 9th, 2024
State Funds 10 Milwaukee Real Estate Projects
From cargo to veterans, Meta House to Milwaukee Rep, new program boosts local efforts.
Oct 9th, 2024
HACM Moves To Outsource Vouchers, Common Ground Blasts Plan
Beleaguered housing authority encounters opposition on plan to privatize governance.
Oct 8th, 2024
City Seeks State Funds for Small Businesses
Program would help fund the startup or expansion of small businesses.
Oct 8th, 2024
Proposal Seeks Big Impact With Small Piece of Federal ARPA Grant
Down payment assistance, housing for LGBTQ+ teens, eviction counseling and more.
Oct 8th, 2024
TIF Funds Will Support New Northwest Side Restaurant
International Variety Restaurant would offer Mexican, Indian, Italian and Chinese dishes.
Oct 8th, 2024
Design Concepts Revealed For Downtown Sculpture Honoring Vel Phillips
Public will be able to sit in a bronze version of Phillips' desk, contemplate her legacy.
Oct 7th, 2024
Ahead of Biden Visit, Council, DPW Officials Question Efficacy of Replacing Lead Pipes
Data suggests that tackling paint, not water, might reduce lead poisoning faster.
Oct 7th, 2024
Milwaukee Makes It Easier To Rake Your Leaves
New map suggests when you need to get those leaves to the curb.
Oct 4th, 2024
Policy Forum Says Milwaukee’s Future Finances Are “Precarious”
But Act 12 has delivered substantial benefits to city's fiscal health.
Oct 4th, 2024
Construction Begins On Expanded Housing Complex For Veterans Experiencing Homelessness
Centers for Veterans Issues expanding Vets Place Central on city's Near West Side.
Oct 3rd, 2024
Cost Soars to Replace Milwaukee’s Least-Used Downtown Bridge
How could project's cost rise by 80%, DPW is asked. Two reasons.
Oct 2nd, 2024
Former City Attorney Tearman Spencer Charged with Felony Misconduct
Spencer is alleged to use his city position to avoid fees on storing his car collection.
Oct 2nd, 2024
Hunger Task Force Opening New Southside Center
State's biggest anti-hunger organization has bought building, plans renovation.
Oct 1st, 2024
Officials Admit RNC Issues, But Say Event Was Success
Hotel revenue surged and AT&T spent millions but some businesses say it was a bust.
Oct 1st, 2024
New Murals Adorn The Tannery
Walker's Point office complex can be identified by Cream City brick, and now, a seven-story green mural.
Sep 27th, 2024
Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes
Plus: DPW, council discussing ways to better protect, beautify existing lanes.
Sep 27th, 2024
Milwaukee Wins Federal Funds For Largest Ever Riverwalk Expansion
$14.7 million grant will extend riverwalk almost to Bay View
Sep 26th, 2024
Junior Bridgeman Buys “Significant” Share of Milwaukee Bucks
Former player-turned-entrepreneur buys shares of several minority owners. Team valued at $4 billion.
Sep 26th, 2024
Choice School Network Wants To Buy Former MPS School
One of largest local voucher schools wins bid for long-vacant Emanuel Philipp School.
Sep 25th, 2024
Council Again Delays Adopting People’s Flag
Parliamentary moves could delay vote on adoption until November.
Sep 24th, 2024
Mayor Johnson’s Budget Hikes Fees, Taxes In 2025, Maintains Services
See what's included in budget to be presented Tuesday morning.
Sep 24th, 2024
The Secret To Getting You To Move Downtown? Your Dog
Dog park is about suburban competition say politicians, developers already in the game.
Sep 23rd, 2024
Growing MKE Plan Takes Center Stage at ‘Zoned Out’ Event
Panel attempts to unpack racial history of zoning, and how zoning can help build a better Milwaukee.
Sep 20th, 2024
New Coggs Center Rises
$42 million complex represents county's vision of "No Wrong Door" to access services.
Sep 20th, 2024
Major Westside ‘Art Intersection’ Project Advancing
Derrick Cainion draws praise for his perseverance.
Sep 19th, 2024
Satin Doll’s Lounge Will Be Demolished
Famed tavern had 'crazy' owner with connections to Duke Ellington, David Byrne and Frank Balistrieri.
Sep 19th, 2024
Historic Protection Pushed For 5 West Side Buildings
Owner of 'Red Castle' seeks to protect area from Berrada, other developers.
Sep 18th, 2024
Construction Starts On Safety Upgrades for E. North Ave.
Key eastside street being overhauled to improve safety for all users.
Sep 16th, 2024
What’s Next For Fire Damaged Recycling Center?
Equipment is totaled, but building could be salvaged.
Sep 13th, 2024
New Murals Coming To Third Ward
Four pieces new will appear in time for Gallery Night.
Sep 13th, 2024
City Could Claw Back Ownership of Fire-Damaged Historic House
For now, Historic Preservation Commission is poised to block demolition request.
Sep 12th, 2024
Common Ground, Residents Blast Housing Authority at Board Meeting
HACM board meets in person for first time since January, chair pledges they want to help.
Sep 11th, 2024
Downtown Church Could Become High-End Housing
Chicago firm buys shuttered Methodist church on Juneau and Cass.
Sep 11th, 2024
Milwaukee Aims To Cut Food Waste By 130 Tons in 2 Years
City program will also help feed those experiencing food insecurity.
Sep 11th, 2024
Milwaukee Rep Reaches $78 Million Goal For Massive Theater Overhaul
Previously cut project components restored, fall 2025 completion planned.
Sep 10th, 2024
City Unveils Plan to Replace Swing Park
'The Landing at Tannery Row' would be a big change. Citizen input sought.
Sep 10th, 2024
Developer, City, Nonprofit Fighting Over Menomonee Valley Project
DCD and BID prefer industrial, commercial use. Developer wants an apartment complex.
Sep 10th, 2024
Committee Endorses Making People’s Flag Official, Despite Objections
Concerns about inclusivity of 2016 design contest continue to cloud process.
Sep 9th, 2024
Veolia Opens New Office, Celebrates W+E Forward Partnership
Company is latest to move Downtown, but its work with The Water Council's new partnership could be even bigger.
Sep 6th, 2024
Construction Starts On Long-Awaited Downtown Dog Park
Project expected to be completed by year's end. Foxtown Landing will follow in 2026.
Sep 6th, 2024
Summerfest Taps Lauded Architecture Firm To Reimagine Festival Grounds
Gensler will explore ways to expand utilization of Henry Maier Festival Park.
Sep 6th, 2024
New Program Will Fund Driver’s Ed For Low-Income Students
Insurance industry fees will cover 100% of driver’s ed cost. Effort led by Common Ground.
Sep 5th, 2024
Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes
Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.
Sep 5th, 2024
Demolition Permit Filed For Brady Street Hotel
Former shopping center to be leveled. But no definitive date for a construction start.
Sep 4th, 2024
See Inside New Home of Marquette Nursing School
Fast-growing college has new digs, simulation hospital rooms and lots of natural light.
Sep 4th, 2024
Meta House Developing $33 Million Women’s Treatment Center
Ceremonial groundbreaking held for new complex at 39th and Bluemound.
Sep 2nd, 2024
Charter School Advances New Building While Uncertainty With MPS Looms
Carmen plans new building on Oklahoma Ave. MPS might kick it out of colocated space
Aug 30th, 2024
Who Wants To Redesign Red Arrow Park?
Downtown park on Water St. targeted for redesign to increase its use and accessibility.
Aug 29th, 2024
Mayor Hails Success of City’s Traffic Calming Efforts
Big decreases in speeding on modified streets. But still more work to do.
Aug 29th, 2024
Lawsuit Filed Against City Housing Authority Over College Court Conditions
Common Ground takes its case to court to try to get rid of bed bugs, other pests.
Aug 28th, 2024
Milwaukee Film Cuts Youth, Artist Programs, Seeks Sustainability
Organization focusing more tightly on its 'unique contribution' to Milwaukee.
Aug 27th, 2024
Commission Votes To Protect Schuster-Bloodgood House
Neighbor hopes to see westside home restored to its former glory. But opposition could be forthcoming.
Aug 26th, 2024
Commuter Rail Startup Has Big Vision, Lots of Questions
Regional system, say organizers, would use existing tracks, require no operating subsidy.
Aug 26th, 2024
Airport Train Station Expansion Rolling Along
The very thing its designed to avoid delaying, freight trains, often impose delays in its construction.
Aug 23rd, 2024
Milwaukee Wins $15 Million To Build EV Chargers At 53 Locations
Federal grant follows a 2023 visit by Biden to promote Milwaukee-made electric chargers. But city's EV buying is slow.
Aug 23rd, 2024
Airport Hotel Headed For Auction, Another Could Reopen Soon
And two more buildings are for sale.
Aug 22nd, 2024
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Talks Harm of Freeway Construction, Bronzeville During DNC Speech
Johnson promotes federal grant to overhaul 6th Street through Downtown, surrounding neighborhoods.
Aug 22nd, 2024
Milwaukee Wins Funding To Repair Two Bridges
Bridges on north and south sides will be overhauled with help of federal funding.
Aug 18th, 2024
New Vliet Street Homes Near Completion
Homes are a spinoff of award-winning McKinley School Lofts development.
Aug 16th, 2024
Transportation Secretary Craig Thompson Resigning For UW Madison Job
His replacement, Kristina Boardman, will be the first woman to hold the role.
Aug 16th, 2024
Milwaukee Will Host ‘Super Bowl’ of Meetings… in 2034
Despite decade wait, Visit Milwaukee says hosting ASAE convention is a touchdown.
Aug 15th, 2024
Milwaukee’s New Tool To Fight Reckless Driving? Public Art
Rolling sculpture aims to provoke, encourage people to drive safer.
Aug 14th, 2024
HUD Launches $100 Million Competitive Home Fund in Milwaukee
HUD acting secretary tours city's affordable housing, gets feedback on federal program.
Aug 14th, 2024
Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat
Dora Drake will replace Lena Taylor in Wisconsin State Senate.
Aug 13th, 2024
Federal Officials Will Meet With Mayor, Housing Authority, Residents
Visiting Milwaukee later this week to discuss fixes for embattled public housing agency.
Aug 13th, 2024
Northside Home Built With Radically New Housing Model
Local company LUSH makes affordable homes using environmentally-friendly methods.
Aug 13th, 2024
A Record Year For Honorary Street Names
Pastors, community leaders, mathematicians and former politicians are being recognized.
Aug 12th, 2024
Another New Historic District Proposed For Wisconsin Avenue
And another with possibly thorny issues with property owners.
Aug 9th, 2024
Second Schuster Home Given Historic Protection
Schuster Mansion now joined by Schuster-Bloodgood House. But it might only be temporary.
Aug 9th, 2024
Enerpac Move Downtown Includes Controversial, Large Riverfront Balcony
But preservation advocates have concerns about where the deck is being installed.
Aug 8th, 2024
New Retail Building Planned For Midtown Center
Standalone Foot Locker store would be constructed on vacant lot, boost shopping complex.
Aug 8th, 2024
‘Mini Roundabouts’ Planned for Holton, 51st Streets
Traffic lights would be replaced by small roundabouts aimed at reducing speeding.
Aug 6th, 2024
MN Governor Tim Walz is Democrats’ VP Pick
Walz will join presumptive nominee Kamala Harris on campaign trail Monday afternoon.
Aug 6th, 2024
Momentum Grows for Cash Payments To Low-Income Pregnant Women, New Mothers
Unconditional cash payment program initiated by Zilber would be expanded with city funding.
Aug 2nd, 2024
Common Ground To Mayor – ‘Why Are You Protecting Willie Hines?’
Organization ramps up call to oust head of beleaguered Housing Authority.
Aug 1st, 2024
Pete Buttigieg Tours Port With Mayor, Rides Train With Governor
US Secretary of Transportation promotes Biden's infrastructure investments in region.
Jul 31st, 2024
Council Kills Streetcar’s ‘Festivals Line’
Improved access to lakefront came with delay for other riders.
Jul 31st, 2024
Dora Drake Wins Unusual Special Election
She'll serve remainder of Lena Taylor's term as state senator, but can't leave campaign trail.
Jul 30th, 2024
Growing MKE Plan Suffers Sudden Growing Pains
Much criticism, fears of gentrification at hearing from central city residents.
Jul 30th, 2024
See What Boulevard Replacing I-794 in Downtown Would Look Like
Rethink I-794 launches augmented reality experience to picture impact of conversion.
Jul 30th, 2024
First Key Vote On Zoning Overhaul Scheduled For Monday
Is Growing MKE good to go or dead on arrival? City Plan Commission gets first say.
Jul 26th, 2024
Tallest Building in Wisconsin Proposal Could Be Downsized, Stalled
Alderman Robert Bauman wants a market study conducted for each bid the city received.
Jul 25th, 2024
New Development Boasts Tallest Building in Wisconsin
City unveils $700 million redevelopment proposal for Marcus Center parking strucuture.
Jul 24th, 2024
Joe Biden Drops Out of Race, Endorses Harris
Vice President Kamala Harris was already scheduled to visit Milwaukee Tuesday.
Jul 21st, 2024
Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock and Donald Trump, Final Day of RNC Veered All Over
Milwaukee's moment in the spotlight ends with Trump giving longest speech in modern history.
Jul 19th, 2024
Trump to Wisconsin – ‘I Am Trying To Buy Your Vote’
RNC speech shucks unity theme for criticism of Biden policies, praise of Milwaukee.
Jul 18th, 2024
‘Everyday American’ Diane Hendricks Touts Trump, Her Life Story in RNC Speech
Wisconsin billionaire sells a rags to riches story in speech.
Jul 18th, 2024
RNC Host Says Visitors, Locals Need To Spread Across Downtown
"It's quieter than I would like it to be," says host committee COO. MMAC encourages long-term view.
Jul 17th, 2024
Wisconsin Delegates Offer Their Take On Milwaukee, RNC
They love it, well, except for Derrick Van Orden.
Jul 17th, 2024
Jon Stewart Offers Lame Excuse For Canceling The Daily Show in Milwaukee
Its RNC show broadcast from NYC, with Stewart praising Milwaukee and its mayor.
Jul 17th, 2024
Five Ohio Police Officers Shoot, Kill Milwaukee Resident Outside RNC
Individual was in King Park neighborhood, well outside of convention perimeter.
Jul 16th, 2024
RNC Preview – Day 2, Tuesday July 16
Our daily guide to what to expect, and where. And a look at what happened on Day One.
Jul 15th, 2024
Mayors Offer Plea To Republicans For Federal Support
Cavalier Johnson joined by Miami mayor and National League of Cities leader, among others.
Jul 15th, 2024
RNC Build Out Takes Over Westown
Here a tent, there a fence, everywhere an elephant image.
Jul 12th, 2024
Officers From 103 Outside Police Departments Will Guard RNC
And that's before counting federal agencies and private security guards.
Jul 12th, 2024
Rain Soaked Summerfest Sees Attendance Drop
Festival reports rain was a factor on six of nine days.
Jul 12th, 2024
Attempt To Expand Disorderly Conduct Fine, Ban Bump Stocks Before RNC Fails
Council members concerned about unintended consequences.
Jul 11th, 2024
Loans, Subsidies Approved To Support 301 Affordable Apartments
Redevelopment Authority working to advance three developments to groundbreakings.
Jul 11th, 2024
City Hiring GRAEF For Northridge Mall Replacement Design
Plan calls for a market analysis and many different options for development. Public input sought.
Jul 10th, 2024
New Third Ward Condos Moving Forward
Peter Renner lining up final pieces of 13-unit development on Summerfest Pl.
Jul 10th, 2024
Street Parking Restrictions Begin For RNC
But parking structures are still available, as are alternative modes of transportation.
Jul 9th, 2024
MCTS Updates RNC Bus Detours To Better Serve Downtown, Riders
The initial plan left a 1.4-mile gap between stops on many routes.
Jul 9th, 2024
Former Machine Shop Is RNC Party Venue
Warehouse party for GOP conventioneers will take place nightly in Brewers Hill.
Jul 9th, 2024
Streetcar Will Use Festivals-Oriented Route Through Summer
Line makes it easier to access lakefront, but slower to travel north.
Jul 9th, 2024
Bronzeville Creative Arts & Tech Hub Wins Key Approval
Plan Commission approves design for mixed-used complex including affordable housing.
Jul 8th, 2024
Northwestern Mutual’s Unbuilding Changes Skyline
North Building being stripped to its core to create a second glassy skyscraper.
Jul 5th, 2024
Bay View’s 4th of July Parade
Annual event draws crowd, culminates with Humboldt Park fireworks show.
Jul 4th, 2024
Council Wants State to Ban Bump Stocks
Newly-relegalized gun modifier allows them to be fired at a speed compared to machine guns.
Jul 4th, 2024
Downtown Tower Could Be Redeveloped With Historic Tax Credits
Can the Postmodern 100 East tower, built in 1989, qualify for historic designation?
Jul 3rd, 2024
Milwaukee Company Sees Stock Double Amid Meme Stock Craze
Koss stock up 270% since May 1, 100% Wednesday. At least two executives cash in.
Jul 3rd, 2024
Dora Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat
Drake wins first of two races to replace Lena Taylor. Election has attempted disruptions.
Jul 2nd, 2024
See Inside Fiserv Forum Before RNC Starts
Convention shows off the stage, media booths, other arena changes.
Jul 2nd, 2024
Opponents of Wisconsin Avenue Historic District Win Fight
New alderwoman Sharlen Moore drops three homes from proposed district.
Jul 2nd, 2024
Proposal Asks City to Adopt ‘People’s Flag’
Ald. Peter Burgelis leads new push to replace what's been called one of the worst city flags in America.
Jul 2nd, 2024
Wisconsin Wins $49 Million Tech Hub Grant
With a focus on personalized medicine, officials say grant will create thousands of jobs, billions in investment.
Jul 2nd, 2024
High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday
State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.
Jul 1st, 2024
New Apartment Building Rises In Summerfest’s Shadow
Evoni Apartments near completion on former railroad yard site.
Jun 28th, 2024
New Milwaukee Sales Tax Collections Slow, But Comptroller Isn’t Panicking
There are a lot of reasons initial proceeds are slow says Comptroller Bill Christianson.
Jun 28th, 2024
Vel Phillips Plaza Opens To Great Fanfare
Downtown's new "front door" honors civil rights pioneer, trailblazer.
Jun 28th, 2024
See CNN, Fox News Plans To Transform Buildings For RNC
Turner Hall and GATHER will become homes for CNN and Fox News.
Jun 27th, 2024
Tearman Spencer’s Deputy Criminally Charged With Misconduct in Public Office
Former deputy city attorney Odalo Ohiku charged with misdemeanor.
Jun 27th, 2024
Super Majority of Council Takes Issue With Mayor’s Handling of Housing Authority
Council members want solutions, plan to "no longer tenable" situation.
Jun 27th, 2024
Chicago City Exchange Sees Milwaukee Leaders Discuss Big Ideas in Windy City
Hoan Group spends day building connections.
Jun 27th, 2024
Protected Bike Lane Will Run From Downtown To Sherman and Capitol
5.5-mile corridor will be a result of several street reconstruction projects.
Jun 26th, 2024
Large Milwaukee Buildings Will Be Required To Conduct Energy Benchmarks
Simply tracking the data expected to trigger process that cuts energy use by 2.4% per year.
Jun 25th, 2024
Trace Adkins Will Headline RNC Welcome Party
County singer stars at 'Red, White and Brew' party on Sunday, July 14 on lakefront.
Jun 25th, 2024
Veit Submits Winning Bid To Demolish Northridge Mall
Company has smashed everything from Bradley Center to Marquette's beer-can-shaped dorm.
Jun 24th, 2024
Harley-Davidson Reveals Plans For Future of Corporate Campus
Jobs from Silicon Valley, a STEAM lab and a racing team headquarters are planned.
Jun 24th, 2024
See Harley-Davidson’s New $20 Million Park
New park represents transformation, recommitment to historic HQ says CEO.
Jun 24th, 2024
Milwaukee Aims High In Bid For Transportation Grants
And it looks like the State of Wisconsin has federal aid to make dreams into reality.
Jun 21st, 2024
See Detailed RNC Street Closures, Demonstration Zones
'The city of Milwaukee is open for busines,' but you're going to want to plan ahead to come Downtown.
Jun 21st, 2024
City Will Boost $19 Million Midtown Homeownership Initiative
Effort aims to revitalize central city neighborhood, maximize public investment.
Jun 20th, 2024
How To Get To Summerfest 2024
Spoiler alert: Don't expect to drive to the front door without spending $40.
Jun 20th, 2024
Former Bay View Library Listed For Sale
City wants to see it repurposed. Plus: A nearby church sold to new congregation.
Jun 19th, 2024
Coggs Center Will Become Affordable Apartments
County partnering with Gorman to redevelop former department store on 12th and Vliet.
Jun 19th, 2024
Jeffrey Norman A Finalist For Austin Police Chief
Milwaukee Police Chief one of 32 finalists, but only one serving as a major city chief.
Jun 18th, 2024
Move Over RNC, ‘Great Cosmopods’ To Take Over Milwaukee’s Beaches
30-foot 'sea creatures' part of ArtBlaze, a series of four free events to liven up summer.
Jun 18th, 2024
September Construction Start Targeted For Harbor District Apartments
Mixed-income building will include new public water feature on E. Greenfield Avenue.
Jun 17th, 2024
Bike Races Return to Milwaukee This Week
Tour of America's Dairyland will have professional riders hitting high speed on city streets.
Jun 17th, 2024
Streetcar Route Changed Until Summerfest’s End
'Festivals Line' merges two lines. Easier lakefront access, slower northern trips.
Jun 17th, 2024
Dockwall Collapse Creates Uncertain Future For Riverfront Site
City could compel repairs, but hasn't yet. What comes next?
Jun 14th, 2024
RNC Poised To Use Loophole To Force Protest Zone Relocation
Pere Marquette Park would become part of RNC "hard zone" instead of just outside of it.
Jun 14th, 2024
Floating Sauna Coming To Milwaukee’s Lakefront
Kiln will drop anchor next to Discovery World this fall.
Jun 13th, 2024
Greg Wesley Named New Head of Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Medical College vice president will replace retiring CEO Ellen Gilligan.
Jun 13th, 2024
Trump Calls Milwaukee “Horrible City”
Comment made during meeting with House Republicans.
Jun 13th, 2024
State Pursuing Much Smaller Building at 27th and Wisconsin
Plans to replace aging downtown building have been modified, down-sized.
Jun 12th, 2024
New Election Commission Director Approved
Paulina Gutierrez has strong support of mayor, council president and commission staff.
Jun 11th, 2024
Council Hates For-Profit College, But Approves It Anyway
Threat of lawsuit a factor as Arizona College of Nursing seeks to open on West Side.
Jun 11th, 2024
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Pledges Four Points of MPS Involvement
Including helping select the next superintendent and city administrative support.
Jun 7th, 2024
Effort To Ban Guns From Area Around RNC Fails
Ald. Robert Bauman wanted to challenge state law, but his colleagues demur.
Jun 7th, 2024
ACLU, Coalition Sue City Over RNC Protest Rules
Group promises to march right to Fiserv Forum, alleges city is denying its 1st Amendment rights.
Jun 6th, 2024
Open Houses Announced For I-94 Widening
Project would expand freeway through Milwaukee, rebuild Stadium Interchange.
Jun 6th, 2024
Secret Service, City Find Themselves Targeted By Protesters, Republicans
Republicans want alternative to Pere Marquette Park. ACLU announces lawsuit.
Jun 6th, 2024
Council Happy With New Election Chief
'You are honestly one of the smartest people I have ever met,' says one alderman.
Jun 5th, 2024
City Government Could Launch a Daycare
Proposal for new perk aims to help city retain and attract employees.
Jun 5th, 2024
Alderman Calls For Delaying MPS Referendum Implementation
Scott Spiker wants MPS to delay increasing taxes as approved in spring referendum.
Jun 5th, 2024
Council Retreats On For-Profit College
Opponents call Arizona College of Nursing predatory. Committee decides to allow zoning change for it.
Jun 4th, 2024
Major Traffic Calming Changes Coming To Prospect Avenue
Raised crosswalks and curb bump-outs are designed to aid pedestrians.
Jun 4th, 2024
Protected Bike Lanes For Lake Drive Raise Ire of Neighbors
Despite vehement objections in raucous meeting, committee approves plan.
Jun 3rd, 2024
The Fitz Opens On Hackett Avenue, See Inside
Once opposed project is 30% leased before move-in begins.
May 31st, 2024
Construction Starts on Deer District Concert Venue
FPC Live plans to open venue in fall 2025, despite 'unconventional' RNC construction schedule.
May 31st, 2024
Former Schuster’s Department Store Nominated For Historic Designation
Now known as the Coggs Center, Milwaukee County has eyed demolishing building.
May 31st, 2024
Trump Found Guilty in Felony Hush Money Case
Sentencing to come four days before the RNC.
May 30th, 2024
See Inside School-To-Apartments Conversion of Former Edison Middle School
The original North Milwaukee High School now a welcoming home for seniors.
May 30th, 2024
The Hop’s Lines Will Merge For Easier Summerfest Service
'Festivals Line' will make it easier for first-time riders to get to lakefront.
May 30th, 2024
Former Top Election Official Signs Settlement With City
Claire Woodall will serve in remote, 'associate director' role until early August.
May 28th, 2024
Milwaukee Will Contest We Energies Rate Hikes
It's 'environmental redlining... just to turn a profit,' Ald Dimitrijevic charges.
May 25th, 2024
RNC, Protesters, Secret Service At Odds Over Free Speech Zone
Is Pere Marquette Park actually the Goldilocks spot?
May 24th, 2024
See Inside 3 Buildings For Civil War Veterans That Will Be Saved
Chapel, theater and mansion will provide supportive services for veterans.
May 23rd, 2024
Protected Bike Lanes Will Link Bay View With Downtown
Series of city projects will provide safe link between South Side and Downtown.
May 22nd, 2024
Froedtert Opening East Side Clinic
New clinic on Summit Ave. would fill building previously occupied by Medical College, CrossFit gym
May 21st, 2024
45 Sites Selected for Affordable Homes for Early Childhood Educators
Aiming to address workforce shortage and create more Black and Latino homeowners.
May 21st, 2024
Walker’s Point Will Get New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes
And upgraded skate park. City plans 11 projects to improve south-side area.
May 20th, 2024
See the 2024 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
20 projects big and small are named best of the best in Milwaukee design
May 17th, 2024
Scooters Return To Milwaukee’s Streets, This Time Permanently
Lime and Spin allowed to bring their scooters back under permanent regulatory framework.
May 17th, 2024
City Funds Will Boost Walker’s Point Development
Corner of 1st and National would see new affordable apartment building.
May 17th, 2024
Four Milwaukee Affordable Housing Proposals Secure Critical Tax Credits
WHEDA's housing tax credit award puts developments on path to groundbreaking.
May 16th, 2024
$456 Million Baird Center Opens With Big Promises, Vision
100,000 more visitors every year, billions more in spending. See it yourself on Saturday.
May 16th, 2024
See Inside Northridge Mall Before It’s Demolished
Milwaukee may have never had a bigger collection of broken glass and phallic graffiti.
May 15th, 2024
Historic Cemetery Gatehouse Will Be Saved
At least for now. Repairs for Calvary Cemetery gatehouse will stabilize structure.
May 13th, 2024
Milwaukee’s Credit Rating Upgraded To A+
Big hike from BBB+ will save city millions, but things are still worse than they were in 2022.
May 13th, 2024
Marquette Shows Off Nearly Finished Nursing School, Student Center
New facilities in old buildings aim to enrich campus.
May 10th, 2024
Potawatomi Casino Building Outdoor Concert Venue
Snoop Dogg will play opening show. RNC, Harley shows also planned.
May 8th, 2024
Microsoft’s Wisconsin Data Center Now A $3.3 Billion Project
Will create 2,000 jobs. And Microsoft will establish AI Institute at UWM.
May 8th, 2024
Common Ground Scores Win For Public Housing Residents
New policy sends city inspectors to check Housing Authority properties starting this week.
May 7th, 2024
Public Can Tour Baird Center Expansion
Open house for expanded convention center is May 18; event is free.
May 7th, 2024
Northwestern Mutual Considers Options For University Club
Including events, a restaurant and hotel. Plan commission okays zoning change.
May 7th, 2024
Council At Odds On Committee Assignments
But Pérez pledges to install Ald. Pratt as a vice chair within six months.
May 6th, 2024
Khalif Rainey To Lead Office of African American Affairs
Plus: Mayor's new picks for lobbying leader, innovation director and labor negotiator.
May 6th, 2024
Mayor Dumps Elections Director Claire Woodall
Johnson nominates deputy to replace her six months before presidential election.
May 6th, 2024
City Seeks 55,000 Beef Jerky Sticks, 250,000 Water Bottles, Kevlar Helmets For RNC
Plus: Police will lease facility in Greendale for staging.
May 3rd, 2024
Milwaukee Film Names New CEO, Reports Attendance Growth
And reveals new fall doc festival and 2025 festival dates.
May 3rd, 2024
Potawatomi Says Opening Of Massive Sportsbook Is Turning Point For Casino
New facility has a 2,000-square-foot tv capable of playing 30 games at once.
May 3rd, 2024
Zoning Changes Would Clear Path To 1 Million Residents
But the Growing MKE plan is also intended to prevent gentrification and deter spikes in housing prices.
May 2nd, 2024
Milwaukee Reaches The Hard Part of Demolishing Northridge Mall
Demolition nearly complete for former Boston Store.
May 2nd, 2024
See The Design Concepts To Replace Stadium Freeway
More than 10 alternatives released for the northside freeway spur.
May 1st, 2024
Milwaukee Vegan Cafe Owner Appears With Trump, Assails Migrants
Trump vows to eat at cafe, though he's not 'into that vegan stuff.' It opened under Biden.
May 1st, 2024
New Twin Cities-Milwaukee-Chicago Train Starts May 21
Added train doubles service between Milwaukee and Twin Cities.
May 1st, 2024
5 Huge Rainbow Arcs Coming To Downtown
Rainbow Summer will light up middle of Downtown with 'Elysian Arcs'.
Apr 29th, 2024
Choice of Committee Chairs Criticized
Council president Jose Perez 'shut all four Black women members out,' Ald. Pratt complains.
Apr 29th, 2024
Public Meeting On Freeway-To-Boulevard Project
Community input sought on proposal to convert Stadium Freeway to boulevard.
Apr 26th, 2024
RNC To Include Milwaukee Vendor Marketplace
"Convention Fest" aims to highlight the best Wisconsin has to offer.
Apr 26th, 2024
Milwaukee Public Library Nominated For Prestigious Peabody Award
Public institution finds itself up against tv shows and movies that line its shelves.
Apr 26th, 2024
New City Attorney Brings Back Deputy Who Departed Under Spencer
Mary Schanning will return to City Hall as one of Evan Goyke's top deputies.
Apr 25th, 2024
Biden Announces Milwaukee As New “Workforce Hub” For Lead Pipe Removal
Contractor capacity has long been issue limiting ability to remove lead pipes.
Apr 25th, 2024
Inside The Huge ThriveOn King Development
Former department store becoming a true community hub.
Apr 24th, 2024
How Will Higher Assessments Impact Your Taxes?
Milwaukee properties are worth 17% more says city assessor.
Apr 23rd, 2024
Alderman Won Office Owing Property Taxes
DiAndre Jackson has since paid off 2022 taxes but still owes for 2023.
Apr 22nd, 2024
Federal Grant Would Pay For Century City Small Business Hub
Northwest Side CDC would build accelerator for small businesses on former A.O. Smith parking lot.
Apr 19th, 2024
Craft Beer Supplier Plans New Century City Facility
Modern industrial building would be second new building developed in central city business park.
Apr 19th, 2024
City Could Get Involved In Money-for-New-Moms Program
Dimitrijevic's proposal seeks to extend cash grant program for low-income mothers to three years.
Apr 19th, 2024
See Inside The Massive Baird Center Expansion
Crews are putting finishing touches, hanging art at $456 million project.
Apr 18th, 2024
Council, City Officials Celebrate Inauguration
'When you go into public service, you should feel the weight and responsibility.'
Apr 17th, 2024
Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown
'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'
Apr 16th, 2024
Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools
Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.
Apr 16th, 2024
Council President Jose Perez Reelected
Pérez wins by 10-5 vote over Milele Coggs to lead city's legislative body.
Apr 16th, 2024
New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.
Apr 15th, 2024
Check Out These Milwaukee-Made Films At The Film Festival
Cream City Cinema series has everything from documentaries to music videos.
Apr 14th, 2024
Downer Theater Reopens To Big Crowd
Milwaukee Film kicks off stewardship of historic cinema with near-capacity crowd.
Apr 12th, 2024
Streetcar Begins Daily Service To The Couture, BRT Will Soon Follow
Long-awaited milestone restores transit service to lakefront. Officials herald it as future of transit.
Apr 11th, 2024
City Will Redesign King Drive, Pere Marquette Park
And build a protected bike lane on W. Highland Avenue.
Apr 11th, 2024
City’s New Historic District On Hold
But Common Council approved historic protection for Berrada building.
Apr 10th, 2024
Council Bids Farewell To Alders Murphy, Borkowski and Rainey
Trio leaves, but not before singing, doing impersonations and issuing a challenge.
Apr 9th, 2024
Over Objections and a Death Wish, Committee Endorses New Historic District
Full council will render its decision on April 9.
Apr 4th, 2024
A New Southside Hub For Female Business Owners
Cristina Villanueva has big plans to renovate vacant building.
Apr 4th, 2024
Burgelis Bests Zepnick For Council Seat
County supervisor wins open Common Council seat.
Apr 2nd, 2024
Marisabel Cabrera Wins Close Judicial Race
Democratic legislator and immigration rights attorney will now serve in circuit court.
Apr 2nd, 2024
Milwaukee Public Schools Referendum Narrowly Passes
Union touts passage as a win for Milwaukee's youth.
Apr 2nd, 2024
Bill Christianson Is Milwaukee’s New Fiscal Watchdog
Christianson defeats Greg Gracz for open seat as city comptroller.
Apr 2nd, 2024
DiAndre Jackson Will Replace Rainey on Common Council
Jackson defeats Jessica Currie for open council seat.
Apr 2nd, 2024
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Cruises To Reelection
Milwaukee mayor wins his first full-term with more than 80% of vote.
Apr 2nd, 2024
Evan Goyke Ousts Tearman Spencer As City Attorney
Spencer had been plagued by problems and controversies during his one term in office.
Apr 2nd, 2024
Sharlen Moore Wins Race To Replace Ald. Michael Murphy
Youth violence prevention leader is new westside alderwoman.
Apr 2nd, 2024
New Restaurant Would Save Historic Wildenberg Hotel
Cafe India owner plans major development on S. 27th St.
Apr 2nd, 2024
Meet the Candidates For City Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Apr 1st, 2024
Proposal Would Allow Food Trucks To Return To W. Capitol Drive
Concerns about traffic safety, litter, prompted ban.
Mar 29th, 2024
Failing City Hall Facade Will Cost At Least $1.6 Million To Repair
And will 2014 settlement place growing costs on taxpayers?
Mar 22nd, 2024
Meet the Candidates For City Office
And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.
Mar 21st, 2024
‘Fix at Six’ Group Wants I-94 Expansion Delayed For Civil Rights Report
Despite federal blessing for 8-lane expansion, project faces civil rights review.
Mar 20th, 2024
Demolition Starting At Northridge Mall
Former Boston Store will be the first section to fall.
Mar 20th, 2024
City Spends $77,000 To Resolve Harassment Claim Against Spencer
Embarrassing payoff comes amid city attorney's reelection campaign.
Mar 19th, 2024
City Workers Robbed DPW, Taxpayers, Blew Cash at Casino
Felony plea agreements lay out the fraudulent scheme.
Mar 18th, 2024
Lawsuit Likely Over RNC Free Speech Stage
Committee endorses plan despite concerns from Coalition to March on the RNC.
Mar 18th, 2024
Michigan Street Commons Nears Completion
Building will add affordable housing to southwest corner of Downtown.
Mar 15th, 2024
Committee Punts On For-Profit College Approval
But without approval, Arizona College of Nursing issue seems likely headed to court.
Mar 14th, 2024
Vacant Building Would Become Gaming Center
Building at 16th and Walnut would see new life as "PrimeTime Gaming"
Mar 14th, 2024
Biden Promotes ‘Life-Changing Improvements’ in Milwaukee Visit
Speech at Pieper Hillside Boys & Girls Club promotes effort to rebuild 6th Street.
Mar 13th, 2024
Heated Historic Commission Meeting Yields Profanity, New Historic District
But not before one property owner verbally abuses the 'arrogant' commission.
Mar 13th, 2024
Milwaukee Wins $36 Million To Rebuild Key Street
Grant will overhaul 6th Street through heart of city.
Mar 12th, 2024
Scooters Could Net Milwaukee $400,000 Per Year
And city is working to end its annual hemming-and-hawing process.
Mar 12th, 2024
Biden Visiting Milwaukee Wednesday, Staying Overnight
Perhaps to tout a federal Reconnecting Communities grant award for Milwaukee.
Mar 11th, 2024
$800,000 Non-Partisan Grant Will Improve Milwaukee’s Election Process
But looming constitutional amendment would bar any future awards.
Mar 11th, 2024
Milwaukee, Suburbs Partnering On Cross-County Trail
9-mile long Powerline Trail would link West Allis, Greenfield, Milwaukee and St. Francis.
Mar 11th, 2024
Feds Approve Interstate 94 Expansion
Westside freeway would be expanded to eight lanes. Lawsuit possible.
Mar 8th, 2024
See The View From The Couture’s Upper Levels
Skyline defining tower will soon welcome its first residents.
Mar 8th, 2024
Milwaukee’s Premier Playground Opens For The Season
But check the schedule before you go. Northwestern Mutual Community Park is closed or requires paid admission during festivals.
Mar 7th, 2024
Street Would Be Named For Former Alderman Terry Witkowski
Plus: An honorary street name for William Stark in front of Milwaukee's oldest Black church.
Mar 7th, 2024
Council Concerned RNC Free Speech Zone Could Bring Extremists, Violence
'To hell with that,' says alderman of hate groups getting city-sanctioned platform.
Mar 6th, 2024
Milwaukee Film Will Take Over Downer Theatre
Will reopen theater for April film festival and then resume its year-round operation.
Mar 5th, 2024
12 Years After Being Built, Wisconsin’s Talgo Trains Enter Service
But in Nigeria, not Wisconsin.
Mar 5th, 2024
See Inside Fiserv’s New Headquarters
Company is painting the town orange says CEO. Its headquarters is decorated with the Bucks' championship court.
Mar 4th, 2024
Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee
Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.
Mar 4th, 2024
New Third Ward Tower Will Be Milwaukee’s Priciest
And The Couture isn't far behind. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Mar 3rd, 2024
RNC Wants 10,000 Volunteers To Greet Guests, Provide Directions
Not about wearing a red or blue shirt say organizers, it's about making a positive impression.
Mar 1st, 2024
Public Approval Process Starting For Country’s Tallest Mass Timber Building
And company hopes to build an even taller building next door.
Feb 29th, 2024
140-Year-Old Florist Closing
DWF Wholesale Florists and its predecessors have Milwaukee roots going back to the 1870s.
Feb 28th, 2024
How A Billboard Saved A Vacant Building
Printing business will relocate to vacant, city-owned building on Appleton and Burleigh.
Feb 26th, 2024
New Corporate Headquarters, 130 Jobs For Downtown
Enerpac Tool HQ moving to Milwaukee. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Feb 25th, 2024
See Where Milwaukee’s Secret ShotSpotter Sensors Are
Data leak reveals what MPD and company have attempted to keep private.
Feb 23rd, 2024
New Plan Would Save Former Acapulco Restaurant Building
And a new brunch restaurant would fill the popular restaurant's space.
Feb 22nd, 2024
Milwaukee Will Pay More Than $60,000 To Settle Tearman Spencer Harassment Claim
Council moves to approve settlement while Spencer seeks reelection.
Feb 21st, 2024
RNC Security Zone Revealed
Zone will cover portion of Downtown in July, with multiple layers of access.
Feb 21st, 2024
Jackson, Currie Advance In Race To Replace Khalif Rainey
Four-way primary saw every candidate get at least 21% of vote.
Feb 20th, 2024
Westmoreland, Winter Advance in 5th District
Incumbent Lamont Westmoreland will face Bruce Winter, a third-time candidate.
Feb 20th, 2024
Burgelis, Zepnick Advance In Southwest Side Aldermanic Race
County supervisor, former state legislator running to replace Mark Borkowski.
Feb 20th, 2024
Cavalier Johnson Easily Wins Primary
Johnson will face David D. King in general election.
Feb 20th, 2024
Milwaukee Adding Remote Control System To Its 780 Traffic Lights
City hopes to reduce backups, improve safety.
Feb 20th, 2024
A Four-Way Preservation Fight Over Wisconsin Avenue
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Feb 18th, 2024
Demolition Work Begins For Massive Affordable Housing Development
Bear Development is clearing former factory complex to create 576 apartments.
Feb 16th, 2024
$25 Million Plan To Save Three Endangered Soldiers Home Buildings
Alexander Company aims to rehabilitate historic theater, chapel and mansion for veterans.
Feb 15th, 2024
New Design Released For Dog-Friendly Downtown Brewery
Foxtown Landing, dog park planned for riverfront site on edge of Historic Third Ward.
Feb 14th, 2024
New Solar Arrays Will Help Milwaukee Hit 25% Renewable Energy Goal
Arrays near airport help city meet 2025 goal, but alders want tougher rules for We Energies.
Feb 14th, 2024
Plan Commission Rejects For-Profit Nursing School
Unanimous decision sets up high-stakes council vote, possible court challenge.
Feb 13th, 2024
A New Plan For Tiny Homes
With a new design and developer for project to support homeless veterans.
Feb 12th, 2024
330 Affordable Apartments Planned By Developers
Part of 2,021 planned across Wisconsin. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Feb 11th, 2024
Construction Starts On Long-Awaited King Drive Building
Five Points Lofts, first proposed in 2020, is finally becoming reality.
Feb 9th, 2024
Data Shows Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Effort Is Working
Speeding dropped 69% on one southside street.
Feb 9th, 2024
Grocery Store Closed For Live Roaches, Dead Mice
Cermak Fresh Market temporarily shuttered by Milwaukee Health Department.
Feb 8th, 2024
After Taking Ownership, Milwaukee Moves To Secure Northridge Mall
On-site security, board ups and next, a very long fence.
Feb 8th, 2024
By Demolishing Homes, Milwaukee Hopes To Revive Neighborhoods
City hopes to raze 180 houses this year, but how long will neighborhoods take to revive?
Feb 5th, 2024
Unusual Sign Will Resolve Kohl’s-Fiserv Conflict
Companies want to write their names in the sky. Plus: Recap of week's real estate news.
Feb 4th, 2024
Eitel Cancels Plans For Vel Phillips Plaza Cafe After Council Questions, Public Opposition
After Milwaukee Turners "pilloried" Eitel on Tuesday, things appear to have snowballed behind the scenes.
Feb 2nd, 2024
Milwaukee Business Donating Wireless Network To Ukraine Sister City
Advanced Wireless aims to help Irpin get back on its feet.
Feb 1st, 2024
Developers Donate Third Ward Building To Preservation Alliance
Preservation battle ends with preservation advocates receiving 1884 tavern building.
Jan 31st, 2024
Food Hall Would Save Historic Tavern
Clarence Morse's dream to restore 1890s Riverwest tavern moving toward reality.
Jan 31st, 2024
Milwaukee Will Build 45 Traffic Calming Projects in 2024
'Reckless drivers, they infuriate me,' says Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
Jan 30th, 2024
City Won’t Fully Regulate Airbnb In Milwaukee
Mayor's staff recommends letting status quo stand, council wants more discussion.
Jan 30th, 2024
Milwaukee Takes Ownership of Northridge Mall
Judge grants city property via tax foreclosure.
Jan 25th, 2024
The Couture Shows Off First Apartments
193 apartments will soon be available promising stunning views, 'incredible location.'
Jan 24th, 2024
Menomonee Falls Company Moving To Third Ward
Plus: Westown parking lot for sale and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Jan 21st, 2024
Plan Would Improve Red Arrow Park, Overhaul Two Downtown Streets
And use downtown property taxes to bail out Century City TIF district.
Jan 19th, 2024
Controversial Water Insurance Company Walks Away From Milwaukee
Mayor had vetoed proposal, some council members were openly critical.
Jan 19th, 2024
A Fight Over Historic Protection for Wisconsin Ave. Building
Push to protect Millerand Apartments, owned by city's largest landlord Youssef Berrada.
Jan 18th, 2024
Judge Displeased By City’s Northridge Curveball
But not surprised, it seems. 'I told you so,' says Sosnay of city's foreclosure move.
Jan 17th, 2024
Council Approves Raises For Elected Officials, Administrators
Vote was 9-6. Elected officials will get 15% hike, non-elected leaders even more.
Jan 17th, 2024
Los Angeles, Not Milwaukee, Wins NBA All-Star Game
Despite prior public commitment from commissioner, Bucks have yet to land marquee event.
Jan 16th, 2024
Investor Will Save 101-Year-Old Building
City-owned building slated for demolition. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Jan 14th, 2024
Elected Officials Pay Hike Wins First Endorsement, Opposition
Multi-million dollar proposal also includes raises for dozens of department, division leaders.
Jan 10th, 2024
City Expects to Take Northridge In Foreclosure, Demolish Mall
'Checkmate' says alderman of mall owners missing the foreclosure redemption date.
Jan 9th, 2024
Proposal Advancing To Give Mayor, Alders 15% Raises
Finance Committee to discuss issue Wednesday. Many city administrators also get raises.
Jan 9th, 2024
Election Commission Boots Griffin From Ballot
Griffin vows appeal, and warns that those involved will 'probably go to prison.'
Jan 9th, 2024
Sales Tax Helps Fire Department Add Paramedics, Fire Engine
New ambulance for area near 27th and Capitol, restored fire station at 13th and Layton.
Jan 8th, 2024
Emem Group Buys Key King Dr. Site
Plus: Airbnb-focused startup falters and a recap of week's real estate news.
Jan 7th, 2024
It’s Construction Season On Marquette’s Campus
University overhauling Rec Center, Straz Hall and Memorial Library.
Jan 5th, 2024
Milwaukee Seeks RNC Police HQ, Mobile Command Post
Thousands of officers will guard convention, with additional hub needed to deploy them.
Jan 4th, 2024
Condo Project Scrapped, River Site For Sale
Brady and Water site sits at key link between Downtown and East Side.
Jan 3rd, 2024
Possible Revival For Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee Commuter Rail Line
KRM project, killed in 2011, would connect lakefront communities in southern Wisconsin.
Jan 2nd, 2024
Construction Starts On 27th Street Garden Apartments
"Condo-like" complex with 24 units will add upscale housing to undeveloped southside site.
Jan 1st, 2024
Three Buyers Seeking Former MPS School
Plus: SoHi Lofts reopens to residents and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 31st, 2023
Movida’s Major Expansion
113-year-old building receiving modern addition just in time for RNC.
Dec 29th, 2023
Walgreens Shutters Three Milwaukee Stores In One Year
Store at Capitol and Teutonia is latest to close, with final day coming Jan. 15.
Dec 28th, 2023
Herb Kohl Passes Away
Former U.S. Sen. Kohl, 88, also a philanthropist, businessman and longtime Bucks owner, dies after brief illness.
Dec 27th, 2023
Former Catholic School Sold To Charter School
Milwaukee Academy of Science is third charter school to take over former St. Michael's.
Dec 27th, 2023
Town Bank Plans Capitol Drive Branch
Plus: Associated closing a branch, Marcus Center parking garage draws 3 redevelopment bids, and the weekly roundup.
Dec 24th, 2023
Milwaukee Art Museum Unveils New Lights
Stark white building gets its first dash of color on the darkest day of the year.
Dec 22nd, 2023
Michels’ Taxes Will Pay For Skate Park, Street Paving, Public Art
Success of R1VER mixed-use complex will pay for improvements in surrounding neighborhoods.
Dec 21st, 2023
Alderman Khalif Rainey Won’t Run For Reelection
Council member since 2016, five candidates are already vying to replace him.
Dec 21st, 2023
30th Street Corridor Could Win $50 Million Grant
Milwaukee plan for old industrial corridor and nearby residents a finalist for federal grant.
Dec 20th, 2023
University Club Closes Downtown Club
Private club will continue only with Brown Deer country club. Downtown building will be sold.
Dec 19th, 2023
City Seeks Grants to Build Bike Lanes on 2nd, Center, Sherman and Lisbon
Part of mayor's proposal to build 50 miles of protected bike lanes by 2026.
Dec 19th, 2023
Milwaukee Makes It Far Easier To Replace Your Lead Service Line
Opt-in program part of citywide plan to replace all lead service lines in 20 years.
Dec 18th, 2023
Affordable Housing Planned Near Milwaukee-Glendale Border
Church would sell lot to enable development. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 17th, 2023
Mayor Vetoes Controversial Insurance Partnership
Council narrowly endorsed idea, only for Mayor Cavalier Johnson to kill initiative.
Dec 15th, 2023
Tax Bill Mixup Will Result In Approximately 600 Bills Being Reissued
City of Milwaukee forgot to include unpaid fees for hundreds of properties.
Dec 14th, 2023
President Biden Coming To Milwaukee Next Week
Biden will tout small businesses in upcoming visit.
Dec 14th, 2023
Milwaukee Plans Big 2024 Early Voting Push
City will have at least nine early voting sites, including some new and expanded ones.
Dec 13th, 2023
Rep. Ryan Clancy Settles With City Following 2020 Curfew Arrest
With trial already underway, Clancy secures the policy changes he long sought.
Dec 12th, 2023
Treegate Is Over, Milwaukee Will Pick Up Christmas Trees
"We hear you," says DPW after frustration aired by residents, council members.
Dec 11th, 2023
City Will Sell Former Bay View Library
Former church down the block also for sale. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 10th, 2023
City Wins $15 Million To Demolish Northridge, But Still Must Prevail In Court
Federal funds, long anticipated, provide major boost to city's redevelopment effort.
Dec 8th, 2023
Wisconsin Wins Grants To Study Five New or Expanded Rail Routes
Studies will design routes to Madison, Green Bay, Eau Claire as well as expanding existing service.
Dec 6th, 2023
Mitchell Street Building Saved, New Development Planned For Parking Lots
Developer's new plan would still bring more affordable housing to Mitchell Street.
Dec 6th, 2023
New Park Will Be Built Atop 24th Street
One block of southside street near MPS school would become neighborhood amenity.
Dec 5th, 2023
Church, Cupid Partner On Affordable Housing
St. Matthew Church will see nearby vacant lots turned into 50 apartments for seniors.
Dec 4th, 2023
Deal Prevents Iron Horse Hotel Foreclosure
Plus: Trouble for downtown hotels. And a recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 3rd, 2023
Demolition Underway On Walker’s Point Seed Warehouse
Once "one of the strongest and heaviest concrete structures," Courteen Seed building is being ripped apart.
Dec 1st, 2023
Milwaukee Marathon Returning In 2024 With New Route, Date
Race ditches Deer District, Downtown for Lakefront, East Side and Bay View.
Dec 1st, 2023
Hundreds of National Media Members Descend On Milwaukee For RNC Preview
Republican Party, local host committee hold media walkthrough in advance of 2024 convention.
Nov 30th, 2023
Is Milwaukee Being Sold An Insurance Scam?
Or is exclusive contract with company offering water and sewer line warranties a good deal?
Nov 29th, 2023
New Pro Soccer Team Delays Start To 2026
But major progress recently made on getting downtown stadium constructed.
Nov 29th, 2023
Council, Mayor Bickered On Brewers Deal
Council president said no more than $1 million, mayor said council was undermining city's negotiating position.
Nov 29th, 2023
Downtown Hotel Faces Sheriff’s Sale
132-room Cambria Hotel on Plankinton Ave. opened just months before pandemic.
Nov 28th, 2023
Developer Plans To Save Long-Vacant Building
Jason Waters has big plans to overhaul Near West Side building.
Nov 27th, 2023
Milwaukee Could Add Race, Gender To Contracting Requirements
New study attempts to chart legal pathway for city.
Nov 27th, 2023
Settlement Reached For Contaminated Apartment Complex
And a "Do Not Acquire" list building sold. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Nov 26th, 2023
Green Infrastructure Improvements Coming To Becher Street Overpass
Project will capture stormwater where W. Becher Street goes under Interstate 94.
Nov 22nd, 2023
Council Confirms New Chief Building Inspector
Jezamil Arroyo-Vega is the new head of the Department of Neighborhood Services.
Nov 21st, 2023
‘Inflation-Adjusted’ Deer District Concert Venue Approved
FPC's proposal for a smaller Deer District concert venue finds unanimous support.
Nov 21st, 2023
Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Adopts 2024 Milwaukee Budget
Mayor Johnson attempted to lower property tax increase using federal grant.
Nov 21st, 2023
New Mural Brightens Former Tannery
Dave Watkins' new mural at River Place Lofts is visible from Interstate 94.
Nov 20th, 2023
Mass Timber Building Gains Concrete Parking Structure
Grinker's proposed office building on Walnut and Vel R. Phillips Ave. grows.
Nov 20th, 2023
City TIF Plan Will Expand Riverwalk
Pending council approval. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Nov 19th, 2023
New Study Analyzes Ways City, County Could Share Services, Save Money
"Promising possibilities" says Wisconsin Policy Forum report.
Nov 17th, 2023
New Third-Party Study Suggests How Milwaukee Could Save Millions
But will ideas like selling buildings or changing police overtime rules work?
Nov 17th, 2023
Brownfield Grant Will Help Get Walker’s Point Apartments Started
New Land moving forward with Via on 5th Street.
Nov 16th, 2023
December Groundbreaking Planned For Long-Awaited Apartment Development
City loaning $700,000 to Five Points Lofts project for environmental cleanup.
Nov 16th, 2023
Federal Suit Seeks To Strike Down City’s Nuisance Rules
Opponents say ordinance used to close businesses punishes them for calling 911.
Nov 15th, 2023
Milwaukee’s Chief Building Inspector Takes New Job
Erica Roberts swaps building code for computer code.
Nov 15th, 2023
The Streets of New Milwaukee Is Theme at Conference
Urban Spaceship delves into how to make city a people-friendly place.
Nov 14th, 2023
Mayor’s Veto Reduces Property Tax
Cavalier Johnson issues single veto, replacing small tax hike with federal grant money.
Nov 14th, 2023
Marcus Corp Moving Headquarters
Company finds new home four blocks north, next to one of its hotels.
Nov 14th, 2023
How Will Council Handle Scathing Report on City Attorney?
Deputy city attorney's moonlighting and Tearman Spencer's lax oversight at issue.
Nov 14th, 2023
Revised Deer District Concert Venue Wins Key Approval
Council's zoning committee votes yes. Full council vote expected next week.
Nov 13th, 2023
Bucks, Jeffers Plan Deer District Apartments
New building would rise between The Trade and Aloft hotels.
Nov 13th, 2023
Brewers Buy Two-Acre Scrap Metal Site Near Ballpark
Team will use the property for "storage."
Nov 12th, 2023
Downtown Building Sells For Nearly Twice Its Assessed Value
Plus: Trostel Square changes hands and VIA CDC is on the move.
Nov 12th, 2023
New Bay View Plan Envisions Redevelopment of 3 Key Sites
"We no longer have to be reactionary," says Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic.
Nov 10th, 2023
City Attorney Spencer Faces Inspector’s Call For Ouster, Likely Violation Of Discrimination Law
Inspector General says attorney, deputy committed misconduct in office, state hearing coming on separate case.
Nov 9th, 2023
New Couple Attempting To Build House On Tricky Historic Site
But commission indicates it will eventually approve design.
Nov 8th, 2023
Fight At City Hall Over Control of Board of Zoning Appeals
Council wants board to be independent of administration, but responsive to aldermanic input.
Nov 8th, 2023
Milwaukee’s Three Streetcar Extensions Need Mayoral Direction
Extensions to Fiserv Forum, East Side, Walker's Point and Bronzeville need local funding source.
Nov 8th, 2023
New Development Coming To S. 27th Street
Not a "boilerplate strip mall" says architect.
Nov 7th, 2023
Changes To Milwaukee’s Zoning Code Would Encourage More Development
"Growing MKE" proposal part of strategy to grow city to 1 million residents.
Nov 6th, 2023
Federal Grant Will Make Massive Port Project Bigger, More Flexible
Plus: New car wash planned at Midtown Center.
Nov 5th, 2023
Full Legalization of Scooters Ends Up In City Budget
But it doesn't mean it immediately goes into effect.
Nov 3rd, 2023
Milwaukee Auto Plant To Close Following End of UAW Strike
Agreement lists Bay View distribution plant and its 100 local jobs as slated for elimination.
Nov 3rd, 2023
2024 Milwaukee Budget Increases Services, Taxes
New sales tax allows city to avoid drastic cuts, but comes at a cost.
Nov 3rd, 2023
Safety Fencing Being Added to Hoan Bridge
Bridge has been the site of dozens of suicides.
Nov 2nd, 2023
Midtown Early Voting Site Moving
With new owner of Midtown Center shopping complex, city moving across Capitol Drive.
Nov 2nd, 2023
MFD Says There Were At Least 7 Recent Fires At Abandoned Northridge Mall
Security removed after Phoenix Investors walked away from buying property.
Nov 2nd, 2023
Gov. Evers Funds Iron District Stadium, Bronzeville Arts Center
Governor uses federal grant to back new soccer stadium and arts center.
Nov 2nd, 2023
Mill Road Library For Sale
Former library has unusual circular shape, located on busy 76th Street corridor.
Nov 1st, 2023
Mostly Vacant Downtown Office Building Sold
But it's unclear what happens next for building once slated for conversion to housing.
Nov 1st, 2023
More Market Rate Apartments Proposed Near 76th and Brown Deer
Second proposal this year. Illinois company plans expansion of The Villas at Granville.
Nov 1st, 2023
A Mix of Speed Hump and Crosswalk, New Street Feature All About Safety
First of 20 raised crosswalks deployed in Bay View near Parkside School for the Arts.
Oct 30th, 2023
Longest Tenured Council Member, Michael Murphy, Not Seeking Reelection
But he could run for Comptroller. First elected in 1989, Murphy announces he won't run for reelection.
Oct 30th, 2023
New North Avenue Apartment Building Moving Forward
Project wins environmental cleanup loan. Plus: Storage company acquires Milwaukee facility.
Oct 29th, 2023
Streetcar Extension Opens Sunday
And at least one GOP congressman is already trying to stop it.
Oct 28th, 2023
Ezekiel CDC Shows Off Foreclosed Home Rehabilitation
Ezekiel VP Jim Gaillard shows off work to Sen. Tammy Baldwin, DCD Commissioner Crump
Oct 27th, 2023
Urban Spaceship Conference Celebrates ‘Streets of New Milwaukee’
Annual urbanism conference scheduled for Nov. 14.
Oct 27th, 2023
Council Debates 53 Budget Amendments, Adds Spending, Services
Full-day meeting adds services, but includes lots of discussion on what is or isn't appropriate.
Oct 26th, 2023
Tentative Deal Would Salvage Milwaukee’s Deconstruction Program
Northcott Neighborhood House could step in to do work for long-delayed program.
Oct 25th, 2023
Immigration Office Moving To 310W Building
Federal agency relocating from building being redeveloped by MSOE.
Oct 25th, 2023
Milwaukee Could Take Years to Build New Recycling Facility
But curbside recycling continues while fire-damaged facility is shuttered.
Oct 25th, 2023
Council Might Hold Up Mayor’s Changes To Zoning Board
At issue is new chair, two new appointments and oversight by Department of Administration.
Oct 25th, 2023
Budget Amendment Would Boost Libraries, Streets, Voting and Lead Abatement
Proposal from Alderwoman Dimitirjevic and Council President Pérez aims to boost services across city.
Oct 20th, 2023
Live Organ Music Returning To Oriental Theatre
Historic pipe organ installed, with unveiling planned for Nov. 8.
Oct 19th, 2023
Milwaukee Census Challenge Denied
City still adds 771 residents as jail population mixup fixed. Peer cities also saw challenge denials, cuts.
Oct 19th, 2023
Facade of Milwaukee City Hall Is Failing, Again
While pieces of restored terra cotta crumble, city again seeks 'accountability.'
Oct 19th, 2023
New Apartments Planned For Historic Third Ward
Final piece of Commission Row to be redeveloped.
Oct 18th, 2023
Kooyenga Will Take Over MMAC In 2024
Longtime leader Tim Sheehy will retire at year's end.
Oct 18th, 2023
City Seeks 20% Cut in Energy Costs for 106 Buildings
And 45% emissions reduction. Seeking contractor, federal funding to meet climate goals.
Oct 17th, 2023
Bay View Spook House Has National Profile
Latest theme for A&J's Halloween House is a spooky spin on "Wheel of Fortune."
Oct 17th, 2023
Revised Deer District Concert Hall Gets First Approval
City Plan Commission adds conditions about future hotel site and requires new safety plan.
Oct 17th, 2023
Council Wants New Deal, Says Convention Center ‘Outsmarted’ City
No revenue sharing payments to city expected for next two years under 2020 deal.
Oct 16th, 2023
Milwaukee Wants More Reckless Drivers Towed
United council backs state law change. But proposal could die in Legislature.
Oct 16th, 2023
Downtown Gets New ‘Girl in the Moon’ Mural
Plus: New hotel opens and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 15th, 2023
New Housing Center For Those Recovering From Substance Abuse
Wisconsin Community Services to build project near W. Capitol Drive.
Oct 15th, 2023
Fire Department Reopening Station At 13th and Layton
Chief Lipski picks Engine 17, shuttered in 2021, to reopen.
Oct 15th, 2023
Fire Department Debating Which Station To Reopen
For first time in years, MFD thinks about growth. Down to three options.
Oct 13th, 2023
Port Officials Have Concern With Potential I-794 Removal
Freeway-to-boulevard option is one of several that state is still studying.
Oct 13th, 2023
New Brewers Subsidy Substantially Better For City, County
New deal calls for study of Beer District concept, reduces county contribution, introduces new funding source.
Oct 12th, 2023
Milwaukee Wins $275 Million Grant To Fund Massive Waterway Cleanup
Generational effort will see Milwaukee waterways lose their "area of concern" designation.
Oct 12th, 2023
MPS Celebrates 5 Asphalt-To-Green Space Transformations
Leaders hold green ribbon cutting at Riley Dual Language Montessori School.
Oct 11th, 2023
Ride Along On Streetcar Extension Before It Opens
City shows off "L Line" to lakefront before Oct. 29 opening.
Oct 11th, 2023
Pet Store Opening in Walker’s Point
Skilos will occupy first floor of renovated building near river and Third Ward.
Oct 11th, 2023
Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant
City, county, MPS will use funding to improve tree canopy in low-income areas.
Oct 10th, 2023
Council Delays Housing Authority Crackdown To January 1
Delay due to uncertainty how many building inspectors will be needed.
Oct 10th, 2023
Mayor Johnson Backs Pay Hikes For Elected Officials, Including Him
Raises for 81 employees defended by mayor's chief of staff in exclusive interview.
Oct 9th, 2023
Two New Athletic Fashion Stores Opening
Plus: Bay View park's reconstruction, and recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 8th, 2023
After IKON Hotel Issues, Council Moves To Assert More Control of TIF Districts
City has foregone $540,000 in interest payments at discretion of administration.
Oct 6th, 2023
Join The Parade of Garden Homes
Tour nation's first municipally-sponsored housing cooperative.
Oct 5th, 2023
New Operator Takes Over Shuttered Downtown Hotel
Hampton Inn closed earlier this year, then was transferred in lieu of foreclosure.
Oct 5th, 2023
State’s Biggest Battery Energy Storage System Planned
$450 million northwest side facility part of shift to renewable energy.
Oct 4th, 2023
Comptroller Won’t Run For Reelection
City's chief financial officer Aycha Sawa stepping down, city-wide seat now wide open.
Oct 4th, 2023
Plan Commission Rejects Midtown Walmart Redevelopment Plan
City officials cite lack of detail in plan for self storage and commercial spaces.
Oct 3rd, 2023
Northwestern Mutual Makes ‘Skyline-Defining’ Bet On Downtown
Insurance company celebrates construction start on $500 million tower overhaul.
Oct 3rd, 2023
N. 24th Street To Be Renamed For Lester Carter
Street name in Amani neighborhood to honor noted Black pharmacist.
Oct 2nd, 2023
Groundbreaking For Coggs Center a History Lesson
Trailblazing legislator's legacy continues at new human services building.
Oct 2nd, 2023
Milwaukee Faces Future Budget Challenges
Act 12 didn't solve all of city's fiscal woes says Wisconsin Policy Forum.
Oct 2nd, 2023
East Side Tower Adds Apartments
New Land plan is now for 24 stories, less parking. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Oct 1st, 2023
Washington Heights’ Dandy Expansion
A vintage store, an event venue... and now a home.
Sep 29th, 2023
Milwaukee Could Get $5 Million Citizen-Led Transformation Fund
But council members have plenty of questions about Mayor Cavalier Johnson's proposal.
Sep 29th, 2023
Police Department Botches $15 Million Grant Application
Would have paid for dozens of officers. Administration then chooses not to tell council or public.
Sep 28th, 2023
Global Photography Event Will Include Downtown, East Side Walks
Veteran photographer David Bernacchi will lead downtown walk, open to all ages and abilities.
Sep 28th, 2023
Council, Residents Seek Solutions For Housing Authority Woes
Common Ground's complaints concern city officials, but can they fix problems?
Sep 26th, 2023
Milwaukee’s Last Automotive Plant May Close
Stellantis facility in Bay View could close. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Sep 24th, 2023
Dollar General Will Replace CVS At Center And Lisbon
Discount retailer filling vacant store at busy intersection.
Sep 22nd, 2023
Airport Train Station Construction Progressing
Train station continues to operate while second platform built.
Sep 22nd, 2023
WallyPark Poised To Reopen At Milwaukee Airport
Private parking operator closed in 2021 amidst travel slowdown.
Sep 22nd, 2023
Milwaukee Wins $3 Million To Fight Youth Homelessness
Continuum of Care partners will rely on youth input for how funding will be spent.
Sep 21st, 2023
VIA CDC’s Affordable Houses Are Test of New Building Technique
Structure of homes, sold at affordable prices, will be pre-assembled in factory near Teutonia and Hampton.
Sep 21st, 2023
Mayor Announces Reelection Bid, Kicks Off Spring 2024 Races
Cavalier Johnson seeks a full-term. All city officials are on the ballot.
Sep 20th, 2023
New Sensors Quietly Measure How Often Parking Spots Used
City could use information to reset parking meters, charge variable rates.
Sep 19th, 2023
Milwaukee Still Paying $1 Million Per Year For Brewers Stadium
New request for $2.5 million annually comes as city still paying prior costs
Sep 19th, 2023
Mayor Unveils 2024 Budget With New Sales Tax
But a massive deficit still looms for Milwaukee.
Sep 19th, 2023
Third Ward Tavern Saved… For Now
Developer says it won't appeal denial of its demolition request by Historic Preservation Commission.
Sep 18th, 2023
Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal
Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.
Sep 18th, 2023
Water Company Moving To Downtown
Plus: Marcus closes its only Milwaukee theater, WHEDA offers new downpayment program and a recap of week's real estate news.
Sep 17th, 2023
Partner Sought To Reopen Milwaukee’s Oldest Bar
And you won't have to pay $5 million after buyer found for other properties.
Sep 15th, 2023
Vel R. Phillips Plaza Takes Shape
New downtown park aims to spur nearby development and create a sense of community.
Sep 15th, 2023
Large Harbor District Development Site Hits The Market
Tender Car property appears to be on a collision course with redevelopment.
Sep 14th, 2023
Get Ready For The Cultures & Communities Festival
From principal Ava Coleman to Charlie Sykes, there is event or film for every taste.
Sep 14th, 2023
Planned Parenthood Restarting Wisconsin Abortion Services
Citing court ruling, abortions will be provided in Milwaukee and Madison.
Sep 14th, 2023
Design Work Could Bring Two-Way Traffic to Farwell, Prospect
Federally-funded rebuild could make streets safer, better for pedestrians, bicyclists.
Sep 13th, 2023
Milwaukee Will Net $300,000 By Selling ‘Virtual Asset’
Specifically its unused IP addresses. Which are what exactly?
Sep 13th, 2023
City Evacuates 27th Street Building Over Safety Concerns
It's expected to be months before residents can move back in.
Sep 12th, 2023
576-Unit Bay View Apartment Complex Wins Key Approval
Bear Development seeks to start construction, but what about environmental remediation?
Sep 12th, 2023
Historic Commission Says No To Wrecking Former Wreck Room Tavern
Common Council will decide fate of building, a survivor of 1892 Third Ward fire.
Sep 11th, 2023
Rite-Hite Affiliate Plans To Raze Reed Street Yards Building
'One of the strongest and heaviest concrete structures in the country' could be demolished.
Sep 11th, 2023
Klement’s Sausage Factory Sells, Redevelopment Coming?
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Sep 10th, 2023
Conference Touts Milwaukee’s Cream City Brick, How To Preserve It
The brick that made Milwaukee famous requires special care when attempting to maintain or restore it.
Sep 8th, 2023
Regal Rexnord Moving HQ To Milwaukee
Beloit company making the move to Milwaukee, but will it bring any jobs with it?
Sep 8th, 2023
Waukesha Celebrates Completing Milwaukee Water Pipeline
$286 million project will provide safe water for suburban community, revenue for Milwaukee.
Sep 7th, 2023
Milwaukee Drastically Changing Street Lighting Plan
Switch to LED lights upgrades because contractor shortage leaves city unable to rush to replace failing circuits.
Sep 7th, 2023
Milwaukee’s Oldest Bar Is For Sale
Landmark 1850 Inn near the airport is on the market. Who will save it?
Sep 7th, 2023
Market-Rate Apartments Planned Near 76th and Brown Deer
Sycamore Place owners hope to fill what they say is a void on Northwest Side.
Sep 6th, 2023
City Seeks ‘Landmark’ Redevelopment of Marcus Center Parking Structure
Hotel, housing and first-floor activation sought to replace aging parking structure.
Sep 6th, 2023
Bank of America Entering Milwaukee At 76th and Good Hope
America's second-largest bank plans to open 5 branches in Milwaukee, 3 in Madison.
Sep 6th, 2023
Protected Bike Lanes Debut On East Side
But some areas will still need improvements as more permanent infrastructure installed.
Sep 5th, 2023
Buses Replace Streetcars While Repair Work Continues
Water main break results in week-long downtown street closure.
Sep 5th, 2023
Mostly Vacant 100 East Tower Sells For $29 Million
Plus: Advertising firm moves to Walker's Point and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Sep 2nd, 2023
Northridge Mall’s Fate Hinges On Appeals Court Ruling, Second Attorney Quits
Plus: Trespassing has returned to vacant property.
Sep 2nd, 2023
Water Main Break Closes Streetcar Indefinitely, Snarls Traffic
Two buildings at intersection of Broadway and Wisconsin are without power. Repairs will take days.
Sep 1st, 2023
Zepnick Enters Race To Replace Borkowski
Three candidates now seeking to replace outgoing alderman.
Aug 31st, 2023
A New Westside Home For Creatives
Washington Park Media Center opens on W. Vliet Street.
Aug 31st, 2023
Horwitz, World-Patterson Elected To Lead Fire & Police Commission
Past chairs resigned in protest of new state law stripping authority.
Aug 30th, 2023
Ald. Mark Borkowski Retiring
Veteran politician won't run for reelection in 2024.
Aug 29th, 2023
Common Ground Expands Campaign Against City Housing Authority
Coalition demands HUD investigation into rent payment issues. HACM defends itself.
Aug 29th, 2023
How Milwaukee Could Have Hosted The 2028 Summer Olympics
New book by veteran radio broadcaster reveals how this dream could have become reality.
Aug 29th, 2023
Symposium Is All About Milwaukee’s Iconic Bricks
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance event aims to preserve Cream City's heritage.
Aug 28th, 2023
Company Moving HQ To Milwaukee
Mayville Engineering is biggest metal fabricating company in U.S. Plus: Bay View school completes addition and our weekly recap.
Aug 27th, 2023
The Fitz Rises On The East Side
New apartment building rises just off Downer Avenue.
Aug 25th, 2023
Former Downer Chancery To Be Renovated For New Tenants
SereniTea would occupy half of space, which will be reconfigured in line with its original design.
Aug 25th, 2023
Mitchell Street Building Will Be Picked Up and Moved
Proposal creates new space for funeral home's plaza. Will it survive move?
Aug 24th, 2023
Doors Open Returning With New Locations, Neighborhood Tours
See what replaced the Grand Avenue food court, or how the art museum saved a historic mansion.
Aug 24th, 2023
Augustine Prep Opens $49 Million Elementary School
New building allows for major growth. And an even bigger project is planned.
Aug 23rd, 2023
Milwaukee Businesses Pitch Republicans
300 businesses at Baird Center seek customers and contacts for 2024 convention.
Aug 23rd, 2023
Ramirez Has Big Plans For Cardinal Stritch Campus
$24 million investment will help create northside Augustine Prep, making a mega-school.
Aug 22nd, 2023
Lakefront Streetcar Extension Opens October 29
New line will operate as a 'preview' until spring 2024, when The Couture's base opens.
Aug 22nd, 2023
No Trump, But Republican Debate Fills Hotels, Creates Buzz
And draws protesters. Wednesday's event is first debate of 2024 GOP presidential race.
Aug 21st, 2023
County Lists Park East Lot For Sale, Again
RFP responses due Oct. 6. County has struggled to find buyer who can secure financing.
Aug 21st, 2023
Developers Seek to Raze Historic Third Ward Tavern
Repairing fire-damaged, sinking structure would only result in 'Disney-like imitation.'
Aug 21st, 2023
Deer District Venue Downsized, But New Hotel Could Join It
Plus: Wine distributor sets up shop on Bradley Rd. and a recap of week's real estate news.
Aug 20th, 2023
Garden Homes Sees New Life Through Perseverance
Long-awaited project rehabilitating dilapidated homes in first-of-its-kind neighborhood.
Aug 18th, 2023
Weekend Blitz of Southside Home Repairs
Revitalize Milwaukee's annual event will include repairs at 18 houses.
Aug 18th, 2023
New Arts Organization Opening On Mitchell Street
With a makerspace, artist-in-residence program, cafe, goal is a hub for creative community.
Aug 17th, 2023
Construction Could Start in 60 Days On Massive Bay View Project
Proposal would add eight buildings, 576 apartments where a vacant factory stands.
Aug 17th, 2023
IKON Hotel Dropped In Favor of ‘Sears Market’ Concept
New proposal to redevelop former Sears department store at Fond du Lac and North.
Aug 17th, 2023
Planet Fitness Planned For Bay View
Gym would fill space recently vacated by Family Dollar.
Aug 16th, 2023
President Sells ‘Bidenomics’ In Visit To Milwaukee
Biden touts green jobs, low unemployment, rebuilding middle class in factory floor speech.
Aug 15th, 2023
Froedtert Awards $4.7 Million For Community Clinic Expansion
Groundbreaking held for Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers expansion.
Aug 15th, 2023
Light The Hoan Adds Dockside Viewing Locations For Thursday’s Event
'Hoanchella' serves as kickoff to light the lake side of bridge.
Aug 15th, 2023
Sixteenth Street Health Centers Demolishing House for Parking
And more tear downs for parking could follow. Is it good policy?
Aug 14th, 2023
City Seeks Buyer For Northside Tavern
Plus: Plumbing equipment company expanding in Menomonee Valley. And a recap of week's real estate news.
Aug 13th, 2023
President Biden To Visit Milwaukee on Tuesday
President will tout "Bidenomics" in advance of GOP debate.
Aug 11th, 2023
Immersive Art and Light Exhibit Will Transform Mitchell Street
Two night event takes place in early September.
Aug 11th, 2023
Associated Closing Southside Branch, Five Others
Closures span Wisconsin and Illinois.
Aug 11th, 2023
Four Milwaukee Buildings Headed To Auction Block
Iron Horse Hotel, downtown office building, 30th Street Corridor redevelopment candidate and Park Place office building on the market.
Aug 10th, 2023
Downtown Hotel Taken Over By Lender
Transfer in lieu of foreclosure answers question on why hotel mysteriously closed in late April.
Aug 10th, 2023
City Seeks Firm To Manage Its Accelerating Lead Pipe Replacements
New funding would allow program to double in size by 2025. Will council change plan?
Aug 9th, 2023
Proposed East Side Tower On Hold
Rising interest rates and increased sales tax rate cited by Goll Mansion site developer.
Aug 7th, 2023
City Will Contribute $9 Million To Huge Bay View Development
Plus: Atid Properties sells portfolio and a recap of week's real estate news.
Aug 6th, 2023
Construction Underway On First Iron District Building
Michigan Street Commons will add new apartments to southwest corner of Downtown.
Aug 4th, 2023
Developer Seeks To Be Part of King Drive Renaissance
Mediterranean-style car dealership presents opportunity.
Aug 4th, 2023
Waukesha Officials Tour Milwaukee Water Plant
Elected officials get up close tour of how their water will get from Lake Michigan to their taps.
Aug 3rd, 2023
New Report Finds Milwaukee’s Criminal Justice System In Peril
Arrests are down, felony charges are down and a court backlog remains
Aug 3rd, 2023
Major Arts Foundation Proposes Walker’s Point Cultural Center
Ruth Foundation aims to redevelop W. Florida Street building.
Aug 2nd, 2023
May “Groundbreaking” Planned For $75 Million Theater Center
Milwaukee Rep will need to move some shows off-site while Associated Bank Theater Center is constructed.
Aug 2nd, 2023
County Selling Land For New Children’s Hospital Clinic
Facility would be built next to Uihlein Soccer Park.
Aug 2nd, 2023
Food Trucks Banned On Portion of W. Silver Spring Drive
Alderman says grills, pop-up shoe sales have occurred on busy street.
Jul 31st, 2023
City Attorney Pumps Brakes On Council’s Lobbying Changes
Decision is on hold until at least after the August recess.
Jul 31st, 2023
After $15-Per-Hour Pledge, Museum Gets Zoning Change
Council members asked for better protections for food service workers.
Jul 31st, 2023
Former M&I Bank Headquarters Being Listed For Sale
Irgens considered many uses for building after developing BMO Tower. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 30th, 2023
Streetcar Ridership Has Climbed For 27 Straight Months Year-Over-Year
But is still below 2019 figures. Extension will open in October.
Jul 28th, 2023
Milwaukee Company Backs Out of Buying Northridge Mall
Phoenix Investors had secured the troubled property, but city opposed its redevelopment plans.
Jul 28th, 2023
Pfister Hotel Receiving $20 Million In Upgrades
Renovation aims to be completed in time for Republican National Convention.
Jul 27th, 2023
Council Members Want Better Pay For Museum Food Service Workers
Zoning vote could hinge on oft-overlooked city policy.
Jul 27th, 2023
How Committed Is City To Tearing Down 794?
Council members question 'weasel language' in Milwaukee plan for Downtown.
Jul 26th, 2023
Mayor’s Political Director Steps Down, Leaves Nation Consulting
Sachin Chheda, who led successful statewide campaigns, leaves political consulting firm.
Jul 26th, 2023
Inside St. Augustine’s Huge Expansion
K4-12 private choice school adding new $49 million school building.
Jul 25th, 2023
Fundraising Campaign Aims To Light Lake Side of Hoan Bridge
Launch party includes ticketed cruise aboard the Miss Wisconsin, fireworks and music.
Jul 25th, 2023
Council Demands Control of Lobbying, Despite Mayoral Pushback
Mayor and council president at impasse, council set to take more control.
Jul 24th, 2023
City Seeks Developer For Land at 16th and Forest Home
Deal will even include part of the street. Plus: recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 23rd, 2023
Park Being Renamed After Milwaukee Jazz Legend
Cawker Play Area to become Al Jarreau Park.
Jul 21st, 2023
Micro Hospital Takes Shape Near Airport
For-profit company developing small hospital at 20th and Layton.
Jul 21st, 2023
Street Will Receive Honorary Name For Wisconsin’s First Black Sheriff
"Sheriff Richard Artison" will be applied to portion of N. 9th Street near courthouse.
Jul 20th, 2023
After State Law Stripped Authority, Leaders of Milwaukee’s Fire & Police Commission Resign
Chair Edward Fallone and Vice Chair Amanda Avalos resign in protest following "assault on self-government."
Jul 20th, 2023
National Ave Could Get Protected Bike Lanes, Fewer Driving Lanes
But will accommodations be made for bus rapid transit or streetcar service?
Jul 19th, 2023
City Endorses New Lakefront Marathon Course With Hoan Bridge
Approval eliminates issue that doomed the 2022 race.
Jul 19th, 2023
Buskers To Take Over The Riverwalk
'It's Alive on the RiverWalk' series to offer free performers on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Jul 19th, 2023
State Wants Feedback On Plans For I-794
Should elevated freeway between 6th St. and Hoan Bridge become a boulevard? Two public meetings to seek citizen comments.
Jul 18th, 2023
Port Celebrates Biggest Investment In 60 Years
New facility is a partnership of city and state, like 'peanut butter and jelly.'
Jul 18th, 2023
Plan Commission Okays Huge Housing Development
Rejects Ald. Taylor's push to delay proposal for 1,145 units of housing near Northridge.
Jul 18th, 2023
Walker’s Point Apartment Proposal Seeks Zoning Variance
New Land moving forward on 6-story, 65 unit development on 4th and Florida.
Jul 17th, 2023
The Bubbles Have Landed in Milwaukee
The evanescent event in Downtown will last just one week before, poof, it disappears.
Jul 17th, 2023
City Seeks Buyer For Fond du Lac Avenue Building
A former barbershop and Harley dealer. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 16th, 2023
Inside Wellpoint’s Campus Overhaul
1950s orphanage evolves into hub for community and trauma-informed care.
Jul 14th, 2023
Mayor Johnson Signs 2% Sales Tax Into Law
"Something huge, something major, something extraordinary," says Johnson of revenue deal, averting fiscal cliff.
Jul 14th, 2023
Villard Avenue Church Finds New Life
Kingdom Empowered Ministries will buy city-owned property.
Jul 13th, 2023
Police Pledge Transparency Now That They Have Policymaking Power
Deal that gave Milwaukee a 2% sales tax also stripped Fire & Police Commission of much of its authority.
Jul 13th, 2023
Land Trust Unveils Forever Affordable Homes
Four new homes part of effort to create a total of 45 by 2025.
Jul 12th, 2023
UWM Gets Largest Donation In Its History
Zilber Family Foundation giving $20 million to College of Public Health.
Jul 12th, 2023
Northwestern Mutual Names Tower Team
And wins approval for street closure. Second glassy tower to be built by team that helped create signature 2017 tower.
Jul 11th, 2023
Common Council Approves 2% Milwaukee Sales Tax
But members blast policy provisions state is imposing. Mayor says vote was equal to one to create city in 1846.
Jul 11th, 2023
Can Mitchell Street Building Be Moved?
Owner doesn't think so, but Historic Commission wants an engineer's opinion
Jul 10th, 2023
Abbott Elementary Star Will Headline Cultures & Communities Festival
Milwaukee Film's fall festival also adds Salt-N-Pepa DJ.
Jul 10th, 2023
Nova Could Be Downtown Airbnb Hub
Apartments could be temporarily leased as "pop-up hotel." Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Jul 9th, 2023
Construction Underway On Harley’s Hub
Wiill be the central element of new Davidson Park. But what does it mean for future of HQ?
Jul 7th, 2023
Northwestern Mutual Contributes $3 Million To Home Ownership Efforts
Insurance company to fund two nonprofits: a land trust and home acquisition fund.
Jul 7th, 2023
Harley-Davidson Is New Streetcar Sponsor
Harley 'Homecoming' streetcar comes with free ticket giveaway.
Jul 7th, 2023
35th and Vliet To Become Milwaukee’s Art Intersection
Derrick Cainion hopes to create sculpture garden, art gallery, artist housing and more.
Jul 6th, 2023
E. North Ave. Apartments Moving Forward
Council committee endorses land sale, zoning change, TIF for long-sought development.
Jul 6th, 2023
Baird Name Will Be Added Atop U.S Bank Center
Financial company extends its lease of nearly half of Wisconsin's tallest building.
Jul 6th, 2023
Council, Mayor At Odds On City Lobbying
Council members feel they were left out of state revenue deal, want more control over city lobbyists.
Jul 6th, 2023
Rusty Bolts Will Cost City $50,000
Plus: City settles lawsuit with McDonald's franchisee and reduces Hal Leonard's property taxes.
Jul 6th, 2023
Independence Day Parades Snake Through Milwaukee
No shortage of smiles, nor candy, as community groups host Fourth of July events.
Jul 4th, 2023
Once Secret Restaurant Closing
Red Light Ramen, a spinoff of Ardent, grew a following on the Lower East Side.
Jul 3rd, 2023
Have A Firefighting Boat? City Needs One for Republican Convention
City seeking all sorts of security products for national convention in July 2024.
Jul 3rd, 2023
New ‘Healing Spaces’ Created In Vacant Lots
Program, championed by Alderwoman Coggs, aims to turn blight to beauty.
Jul 3rd, 2023
Developers Selected For Early Childhood Educator Homes
Aim is to boost childcare and minority homeowners. Plus: recap of week's real estate news.
Jul 2nd, 2023
EIGHTEEN87 Adding Riverfront Affordable Housing
Permit filing indicates new building will soon rise immediately to its west.
Jun 30th, 2023
Milwaukee Wins Grant To Create “Traffic Calming Lending Library”
Want to borrow a temporary traffic circle? DPW's building program to test ideas beyond speed humps.
Jun 30th, 2023
Northwestern Mutual Wins Key Vote To Close Cass Street
But not without derision, and the suggestion to create an open-air passageway for the public.
Jun 29th, 2023
Water Street Could Become Pedestrian Haven in Third Ward
Wider sidewalks, fewer traffic lanes contemplated.
Jun 29th, 2023
Committee Backs 4 Streetcar Extensions
If federal grants received, system could reach Fiserv Forum, East Side, Bronzeville and Walker's Point.
Jun 28th, 2023
Meeting Will Guide Design of Bronzeville Arts Center
Black arts center will occupy key corner of W. North Ave. and N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Jun 28th, 2023
Your Input Sought On How To Get To One Million Residents
Public meetings will seek suggestions on how to grow city and achieve mayor's vision.
Jun 27th, 2023
Milwaukee’s Air Quality Worst Among All Large Cities
Canadian wildfires blamed. Residents advised to limit outdoor activities.
Jun 27th, 2023
Four Options To Transform Brady Street
Business improvement district releases study, seeks feedback. The goal: 'to create one of the world's great streets.'
Jun 27th, 2023
Mayor Johnson Touts “One Milwaukee” Vision In State of City Speech
Public safety, an end to reckless driving, more bike lanes, lead lateral replacement and a city government back from the brink.
Jun 26th, 2023
Council Committee Endorses 2% Sales Tax
And blasts state policy restrictions while insisting tax is far from a 'Milwaukee bailout.'
Jun 26th, 2023
Airport Train Station Expansion Underway
Its construction will help expand Amtrak Hiawatha. Plus: Recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 25th, 2023
Milwaukee Wins $14 Million Grant To Rebuild, Reimagine Villard Avenue
Northside main street will receive "Complete Streets" treatment.
Jun 23rd, 2023
Harambee Block Transformed By New Buildings
Six houses and a new apartment building fill formerly vacant land.
Jun 23rd, 2023
See The State’s Design Concepts For Replacing Or Rebuilding Interstate 794
Eight options, two of which call for complete removal. All include extended streets, fewer ramps.
Jun 23rd, 2023
Brew City Match Aims To Boost More Than 20 Businesses
Program is focused on supporting business and property owners in Milwaukee's historic commercial areas.
Jun 22nd, 2023
New Oil Pipeline Planned Through Milwaukee’s South Side
Pipeline ultimately designed to move oil to Green Bay - by barge.
Jun 22nd, 2023
Common Council Plans To Approve Sales Tax
And later sue the state over policy restrictions. They 'will not dampen our creativity.'
Jun 21st, 2023
Northridge Mall Lawsuit Keeps Dragging On
Will it ever be razed? New issues add to legal mess while city awaits appeals court ruling.
Jun 20th, 2023
Sales Tax Timing Is Burning Issue
Will two-thirds of Common Council support 2% sales tax? How tricky is the tax's timing?
Jun 20th, 2023
Brady Street Festival Adds Indoors Stages
And dog yoga! One of Milwaukee's largest street festivals returns July 29.
Jun 20th, 2023
Troubled Apartment Complex Paying Tenants To End Leases
DNR won't let tenants return to Community Within the Corridor for several months.
Jun 19th, 2023
Juneteenth Draws Thousands To King Drive
52nd annual parade celebrates Black emancipation.
Jun 19th, 2023
Two Blocks of Brewers Hill Slated For Development
It's 16 parcels of land overlooking Downtown. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Jun 18th, 2023
Midtown Vacant Lot To Become Substance Abuse Treatment Center
Serenity Inns plans major expansion, draws praise from alderman.
Jun 17th, 2023
Milwaukee Tool Paints Downtown Red
Company's new Westown office is a beacon of red.
Jun 16th, 2023
City Could Regulate Airbnb, Other Services
Short-term rentals have proliferated beyond Downtown, but no public database of who is participating exists.
Jun 15th, 2023
Riverwest Affordable Housing Development To Get City Subsidy
With plans for late summer groundbreaking.
Jun 15th, 2023
A Plan To Save Third Ward Swing Bridge
Proposal calls for it to become a national model, 'the coolest nightlife spot in the city.'
Jun 14th, 2023
Fall Construction Planned for Downtown Dog Park, Brewery
By 2024 Foxtown Brewing complex and dog park could be the "hot new place" in town.
Jun 14th, 2023
Milwaukee Will Ban Most New Vape Shops
City zoning code change aims to deter teens from using tobacco.
Jun 14th, 2023
Milwaukee Has Very Ambitious Climate and Jobs Plan
Alderwoman Dimitrijevic and ECO director Erick Shambarger seek to transform the city.
Jun 13th, 2023
The New State Will Have New Cafe
Daddy's Soul Food owners will run cafe at redeveloped all-ages rock club at 26th and State.
Jun 13th, 2023
Municipal Court Cancels Alternatives Contract, Sparks Controversy
Opponents say the change could hurt vulnerable defendants, increase incarceration.
Jun 13th, 2023
Police Settlement Will Cost Millions Less Than Expected
Plus: costs grow in claim against Tearman Spencer and a firefighter conspiracy defense.
Jun 12th, 2023
Republicans Cut Funding For Black Arts Center
$5 million for Bronzeville Center for the Arts cut. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Jun 11th, 2023
Third Ward Tower Making Its Mark
Building will eventually rise 31 stories, but it's already clearly visible
Jun 9th, 2023
Milwaukee Planning Three Protected Bike Lanes, Trail to Lake
City seeking federal funds from state to advance projects across city.
Jun 9th, 2023
Milwaukee Sales Tax Deal Reached, Referendum Dropped
Deal at Capitol requires Common Council, County Board to pass new taxes with two-thirds votes. Includes substantial policy measures.
Jun 8th, 2023
Are These Houses Historic? Milwaukee Never Got To The Point Of Deciding
Clock runs out on Bay View historic designation debate. A new house is likely coming.
Jun 8th, 2023
Milwaukee Has New Case Of Mpox
Diease formerly known as monkeypox hasn't gone away. Free vaccines are available.
Jun 8th, 2023
Following Fire, Recycling Center May Move
Menomonee Valley riverfront site could be repurposed for private development.
Jun 7th, 2023
Officials, Neighbors Debate Brady Street’s Future
Close the street to cars? Remove parking? All options on the table.
Jun 7th, 2023
Park East Site To Be Relisted For Sale
Proposed $60 million hotel and apartment complex on downtown land never happened..
Jun 6th, 2023
Giannis and Brothers Opening Clothing Store
Second 'Antetokounbros' store (the first is in Athens) planned for Deer District.
Jun 6th, 2023
Marcus Center Names New CEO
Kevin Giglinto will lead organization, replacing Kendra Whitlock Ingram.
Jun 6th, 2023
Committee Picks KG Development Partnership To Build New King Drive Apartments
Affordable development includes three commercial tenants, would replace vacant funeral home.
Jun 5th, 2023
Republicans Approve Gov. Evers’ Allocation of $32.6 Million More To Build Milwaukee Youth Prison
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 4th, 2023
Milwaukee Kicks Off Three-Cruise-Ship Weekend
The two biggest cruise ships on the Great Lakes were both in Milwaukee simultaneously Friday.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Streetcar Rolling Through Rising Couture
Lakefront tower now stands 15 stories tall, while streetcar connection is built out in base.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Public Meetings Upcoming On Redesign Of Two Major Southside Streets
National and Oklahoma will see major changes. Meetings give chance for questions and feedback.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Republicans Block State Funding For Iron District Stadium
Gov. Evers proposed $9.3 million in support for $45 million stadium. Plus: Concert venue downsized.
Jun 2nd, 2023
Milwaukee Now Requires More Notice When Contractors Dig Up Streets
Prior practice was "terrible" says Bay View alderwoman.
Jun 1st, 2023
Rep Releases Updated Theater Designs, Seeks Donations To Start Construction
Donors offer $7.5 million in matching donations for $75 million Associated Bank Theater Center.
Jun 1st, 2023
Milwaukee Reloads Lawsuit Howitzer
City continuing to fight lawsuit claiming it created containment zones for the poor.
Jun 1st, 2023
Milwaukee Loses Its ‘A’ Credit Rating, Costing Millions
City is now only three levels above junk. Costs of borrowing keep increasing.
May 31st, 2023
New Food Truck Restrictions Approved
Time limits, distance minimums, other rules target bad actors, say sponsors Brostoff and Zamarripa.
May 31st, 2023
East Side Tower Gets Final Approval
New Land proposal for 25-story building wins unanimous Common Council vote.
May 31st, 2023
City Seeks ‘Landmark Development’ for Downtown
Milwaukee seeks developer for multiple-building project near 5th and Wisconsin.
May 31st, 2023
Assessment Error Costs Milwaukee $750,000
AT&T building was given improper tax bill after 2021 sale. Whoops.
May 30th, 2023
Gov. Evers Appoints Three New Milwaukee Judges
Amber Raffeet August, Anderson Gansner and Raphael Ramos picked to fill vacancies.
May 30th, 2023
Veterans Complex Will Greatly Expand
Vets Place Central at 33rd and Wells to grow bigger, provide more veterans housing.
May 29th, 2023
Downtown Hampton Inn Mysteriously Closes
Signs point to financial issues. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 28th, 2023
Power House Apartments Rise On Hidden River Site
New building is fourth and final phase of River Place Lofts.
May 26th, 2023
East Side Pedestrian Plaza Opens
The crossroads of the East Side are now a little bit easier to traverse.
May 26th, 2023
Common Ground, MPS Celebrate New Washington High School Athletic Complex
New playfield and track have been eight years in the making.
May 26th, 2023
Wisconsin Planning Passenger Trains To Green Bay, Madison
Startup could be funded by $44 billion from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
May 26th, 2023
Milwaukee Wins $5.5 Million To Clean Up Polluted Sites
Part of $315 million federal award. Milwaukee will use much of the award in and around Century City.
May 25th, 2023
Master Lock Closing Milwaukee Manufacturing Plant
Union says 330 jobs being outsourced.
May 25th, 2023
New Body Camera Policy Won’t Apply During RNC
Community advocates decry decision, including lack of public comment.
May 25th, 2023
Massive Bay View Development Plan Has Grown
Bear Development's plan for state's largest private affordable housing complex gets bigger.
May 24th, 2023
See The 2023 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners
20 winners span the city, represent the best of Milwaukee architecture and design.
May 24th, 2023
City Unveils Latest Lead Lateral Plan
With added federal funding, Water Works can now replace more laterals each year, but which ones?
May 24th, 2023
Potato-Focused Restaurant Planned For Historic Schlitz Tavern
Potato Heads will open at 27th and Lisbon.
May 23rd, 2023
25-Story Tower Wins Crucial Endorsement
High-end, 318-unit apartment complex would replace parking lot on N. Farwell Ave.
May 23rd, 2023
Popular Summerfest Kid’s Park Now Open
But check the schedule. Northwestern Mutual Community Park is free, but often closed due to festival calendar.
May 23rd, 2023
The Ins and Outs of Milwaukee’s Financial Future
Republican legislators can't agree on how many strings to attach to funding proposal.
May 22nd, 2023
Massive Bubbles Coming To Downtown In July
Promoter promises 'the most Instagrammable moment of the summer.'
May 22nd, 2023
Pabst Theater Group Opening New Venue, Closing Colectivo Back Room
Pabst will buy Farwell Avenue building once targeted for event venue.
May 22nd, 2023
City Tours Company Plans Headquarters in Walker’s Point
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 21st, 2023
Construction Underway On Greenest Library in Milwaukee
New Martin Luther King Library will be a community hub, and provide housing for 93 households.
May 19th, 2023
Milwaukee Hiring New Police Officers
Milwaukee planning for three recruiting classes in 2024, starting pay is $64,000.
May 19th, 2023
$200 Million Kia-Hyundai Settlement Would Pay Vehicle Owners, City’s Lawsuit Ongoing
Theft epidemic caused by company's negligence, plaintiffs argued.
May 19th, 2023
Ted Kellner Named New CEO of Republican National Convention
Steve King steps down to spend more time with family.
May 18th, 2023
Inside The Trade Hotel
Deer District hotel hopes to win lots of business, including from NBA teams.
May 18th, 2023
Pabst Theater Lights Up New Sign
27-foot-tall blade sign lights up key downtown intersection.
May 17th, 2023
MLK Library Closes, Construction Starts On Replacement
Old library at 3rd and Locust closing, new mixed-use facility being constructed.
May 17th, 2023
Habitat Building 9 Homes On 1 City Block
Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff will help, part of larger effort to build 80 houses in Harambee neighborhood.
May 17th, 2023
50 New Homes For Early-Childhood Educators
LISC, CDA partnering with five centers to develop nearby, owner-occupied houses.
May 16th, 2023
Food Trucks Face New Restrictions
Proposal includes downtown time limit and ban on operating within 50 feet of a restaurant.
May 16th, 2023
Two Competing Apartment Buildings Proposed For King Drive
City-owned property would become multi-story building with some 65 apartments.
May 15th, 2023
Another Company Bucks Trend, Expands Downtown Office
HNTB expands downtown office. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 14th, 2023
Midtown Center Sold To Atlanta Investor
Shopping center hit the auction block earlier this year.
May 12th, 2023
Marquette’s New “Mansions”
Three new duplexes fill a long-vacant lot just north of university campus.
May 12th, 2023
W. Vine St. Gains Honorary Name For Pastor Elbridge Lock
Plus: N. 33rd St. gains honorary named for bishop Kevin Carter.
May 12th, 2023
New Proposal Would Regulate When, Where And How Food Trucks Operate
Food trucks could return to Water Street, but with new requirements for how they operate.
May 11th, 2023
MPD Can Tow New Group of Repeat Reckless Drivers
City enacting its part of state law change. But how big of a loophole does the policy have?
May 11th, 2023
Baird Center Reaches Highest Point
Topping-off ceremony for $456 million Wisconsin Center expansion draws dignitaries a year before completion.
May 11th, 2023
Milwaukee Film Announces Award Winners
And 58% hike in attendance. The next festival will take place April 11-25, 2024.
May 10th, 2023
Near West Side, Prism Have New Leaders
Lindsey St. Arnold Bell and Brenda J. Bowers taking over at two influential nonprofits.
May 10th, 2023
Spanish Company Will Make EV Chargers In Milwaukee
Ingeteam will add product lines to its wind turbine plant in Menomonee Valley.
May 10th, 2023
What’s That Orange Barrier in the Milwaukee River?
We Energies' project to dredge river bottom is part of much larger cleanup effort.
May 9th, 2023
Dr. T Confirmed As Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis is the new leader of city health department.
May 9th, 2023
See The Future of Bay View
New neighborhood plan attempts to chart shared future for neighborhood.
May 8th, 2023
New Emergency Housing For Those With Lead Poisoning
Community Advocates expanding its portfolio of temporary housing.
May 8th, 2023
Regal Ware Moving HQ From Kewaskum To Milwaukee
Plus: Beradda buys and Hendricks sells buildings. And recap of week's real estate news.
May 7th, 2023
New Plan For Bay View’s Zillman Park
Based on feedback, city changes course on now long-awaited refresh.
May 5th, 2023
Piles Being Driven For New Third Ward Apartments
Steel piles will form foundation for five-story apartment complex.
May 5th, 2023
City Has New Historic Preservation Leader
Emelia Rudd takes the helm of Milwaukee Preservation Alliance.
May 5th, 2023
Cruise Season Kicks Off in Milwaukee
Milwaukee could set another record as Viking adds second ship to Great Lakes roster. But when will new dock be ready?
May 4th, 2023
Construction Starts on Century City Park Expansion
Revamped Melvina Park at 29th and Melvina will nearly quadruple in size.
May 3rd, 2023
5 Milwaukee Projects Get Affordable Housing Funding
Across Wisconsin, WHEDA awards funding for 23 proposed apartment buildings.
May 3rd, 2023
Meet Milwaukee’s Newest Historic Building
1883 Walker's Point building on S. 5th St. will be protected.
May 3rd, 2023
MATC Will Use Vacant Lot For Training Program
Partnership with city and We Energies will help train electrical line mechanics.
May 2nd, 2023
Historic Commission Creates Reprieve For Illegally Modified Homes
Unsuspecting buyers may purchase illegally modified historically protected buildings.
May 2nd, 2023
Top Picks For Milwaukee Film Fest’s Final Week
A packed week of screenings closes the 2023 festival.
May 1st, 2023
Commission Okays Plan To Save Pabst Mansion Pavilion
Key part of a 10-year plan to restore mansion to blue-ribbon status.
May 1st, 2023
Wellpoint Overhauling Capitol Drive Campus
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 30th, 2023
Milwaukee’s Million Dollar Pipeline
An aviation fuel pipeline will pay rent for the first time in 50 years.
Apr 28th, 2023
MSOE’s New Building Will Be ‘Kendall Breunig Center’
Real estate developer donated building, and $2 million, to university.
Apr 28th, 2023
New Health Commissioner Wins Key Approval
Michael Totoraitis says he's commited to providing long-term, strategic leadership.
Apr 27th, 2023
Potholes Are A Hot Problem in Milwaukee
Council members frustrated as complaints mount.
Apr 26th, 2023
7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee
New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.
Apr 26th, 2023
City May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments
Milwaukee faces $156 million fiscal cliff without state help.
Apr 25th, 2023
Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees
Changes after new members added: Ald. Scott Spiker gets his first gavel, Zamarripa loses hers.
Apr 25th, 2023
City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park
Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.
Apr 25th, 2023
25-Story Farwell Tower Wins First Approval
High-end building would include pool and preserve two historic buildings.
Apr 24th, 2023
5 Films To See At Milwaukee Film Festival
Of 250 choices in entire festival here are five picks for every day this week.
Apr 24th, 2023
New Harvard Design School Leader a Longtime Local Architect
Grace La's enduring impact on Milwaukee includes Marsupial Bridge and Kilbourn Tower.
Apr 24th, 2023
Trust Company Expanding In Walker’s Point
Milwaukee's urban core a post-pandemic winner. Plus: Recap of week's real estate news.
Apr 23rd, 2023
Milwaukee Police Must Release Crime Footage Within 15 Days
Police union sues over change.
Apr 21st, 2023
New, “More Friendly” Milwaukee Night Parking Permits Available
New permit structure is easier in three key ways.
Apr 20th, 2023
Shorewood Spitter Found Guilty For 2020 Protest Confrontation
Stephanie Rapkin spit in face of Black teenager protesting for racial equity.
Apr 20th, 2023
RNC Looking For Businesses To Partner With
Host committee launches vendor website, promises lasting impact.
Apr 20th, 2023
Work Starts on Redeveloping 150 Vacant Homes
Homes MKE aims to create new homeowners, improve neighborhoods.
Apr 19th, 2023
Mayor Names New Health Commissioner
Michael Totoraitis will lead department, subject to council confirmation.
Apr 19th, 2023
Council Bans Food Trucks Along Four Blocks of Water Street
Unanimous vote for stretch north of bar district may be precursor to citywide regulations.
Apr 18th, 2023
11-Story East Side Hotel Approved
Council unanimously endorses new hotel for Brady Street.
Apr 18th, 2023
New Council Members Sworn In To Great Applause
Andrea Pratt, Lamont Westmoreland and Larresa Taylor join first full council in 17 months.
Apr 18th, 2023
Inside Rite-Hite’s New HQ
Ccmpany's campus is designed to attract the workforce, and customers, of the future.
Apr 18th, 2023
Milwaukee Could Ban TikTok
Security-driven decision could end free advertising medium for public library and other uses by city.
Apr 17th, 2023
Court Approves Sale Of 100 East Building
Ruling clears way for redevelopment. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 16th, 2023
NBA Approves Haslam’s Acquisition of Milwaukee Bucks
Cleveland Browns' owner buying Marc Lasry's interest in team.
Apr 14th, 2023
Wisconsin Center Pauses Art Removal
CEO says he thought matter was resolved with grant, only for conflict to emerge.
Apr 14th, 2023
Court Could Effectively Block Northridge Sale To Phoenix Investors
Judge indicates he could transfer title to city after appeals court ruling. Chinese owners reveal their original intent for property.
Apr 14th, 2023
New Land Plans New Building For Walker’s Point
Apartment building would rise at S. 4th St. and W. Florida St.
Apr 13th, 2023
Mayor Cavalier Johnson Selected For National Pedestrian Safety Initiative
Milwaukee is one of nine cities in new program.
Apr 13th, 2023
Bowen Won’t Seek Recount, Pratt Is New Alderwoman
Andrea Pratt wins race to replace Ashanti Hamilton by 17 votes.
Apr 13th, 2023
Committee Recommends $16 Million For New Downtown Park
To be called Vel R. Phillips Plaza. Plus $6 million for other projects.
Apr 12th, 2023
Registration Is Open For ‘No Mow May’
And if you act fast, you can get a free sign.
Apr 12th, 2023
Neu-Life Plans Development at 12th and Cherry
A 6-story, mixed-use building with 36 apartments, a gym, offices and culinary training.
Apr 12th, 2023
Froedtert To Merge With Fox Valley’s ThedaCare
Merger would create larger competitor in consolidation-driven health care space.
Apr 11th, 2023
Brady Street Hotel Design Approved
The 11-story building would be only hotel between Downtown and Glendale.
Apr 11th, 2023
New Downtown Hotel Approved
Historic commission endorses revisions to proposed Tempo by Hilton.
Apr 10th, 2023
Iron District Gains More Apartments
Four floors of apartments planned atop existing building. Plus: Recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 9th, 2023
Nova Nears Completion
New apartment complex at Juneau and Van Buren will welcome first residents this summer.
Apr 7th, 2023
Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats
Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.
Apr 5th, 2023
Gena Defeats Lena For Municipal Court Judge
Molly Gena trumps Sen. Lena Taylor in race to replace Derek Mosley.
Apr 4th, 2023
State Could Prosecute Community Within Corridor Developers
But questions remain about the timeline. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 2nd, 2023
School Board Candidates
Three contested races, including a citywide race.
Mar 31st, 2023
Site Prep Work Underway For Park East Apartments
The fourth time's the charm for vacant lot.
Mar 31st, 2023
Legal Sports Betting Begins in Milwaukee
Mayor Cavalier Johnson puts $20 down for first bet.
Mar 31st, 2023
City Constructing 50 Traffic Calming Projects in 2023
From full reconstruction to rapid implementation test projects, DPW say it's time to build.
Mar 30th, 2023
Chase Tower Receiving New Amenities
Group RMC, Colliers working to boost occupancy rate at downtown office building.
Mar 30th, 2023
Common Ground Bashes City’s Housing Authority
Citing 'slumlord behavior,' launches Tenants United campaign, demands changes.
Mar 29th, 2023
Three Northside Aldermanic Races
Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.
Mar 29th, 2023
New Milwaukee Apartment Building Closed For Health Emergency
Community Within The Corridor has high levels of dangerous chemical, many residents forced to leave.
Mar 28th, 2023
City Seeks To Redevelop Marcus Center Garage
RFP to redevelop 700-space parking structure is expected to be issued 'soon.'
Mar 28th, 2023
Sculpture Milwaukee Adding Spring Exhibit Inside The Avenue
Exhibit by area colleges in downtown complex will complement main sculpture event.
Mar 28th, 2023
Race For Municipal Judge Gets Little Attention
Attorney Molly Gena and Senator Lena Taylor vying for open seat on city court.
Mar 27th, 2023
West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances
City has first-of-its-kind formal role in study of 1.5-mile Highway 175.
Mar 27th, 2023
Garbage Truck Crashes Into Streetcar
The Hop hops its tracks in collision that sent one person to hospital. How did the crash happen?
Mar 27th, 2023
Plunging Value of 100 East Building Will Impact City Taxes
$30 million will be wiped from tax rolls. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Mar 26th, 2023
Marquette’s New Nursing Building Quickly Taking Shape
Former business school getting several-million-dollar overhaul.
Mar 24th, 2023
Pabst Mansion Wants To Deconstruct 1893 World’s Fair Addition
Nonprofit plans to salvage some elements for future reconstruction.
Mar 24th, 2023
Participating In “No Mow May” Will Require Registration
Ald. Dimitrijevic leads Milwaukee in adopting bee-friendly program.
Mar 23rd, 2023
Summerfest Unveils 2023 Schedule
Here's an easy-to-read schedule, grouped by date and stage.
Mar 23rd, 2023
Bar Licensing Issues Causes Council Floor Fight
Milwaukee's recent court losses on tavern suspensions causing mounting frustratiion.
Mar 22nd, 2023
Early Voting Underway for Spring Election
Through April 1, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.
Mar 22nd, 2023
Milwaukee Hopes To Be Bellwether In Kia/Hyundai Suit
Could be central player in multi-city lawsuit, perhaps increasing size of any settlement.
Mar 22nd, 2023
City Will Sue Kia, Hyundai Over Repeated Thefts
City looking for 'payback' stemming from 'destruction' wrought by theft epidemic.
Mar 21st, 2023
Northwestern Mutual’s Glassy Second Tower Is A Go
Council unanimously approves $30 million commitment to $500 million project.
Mar 21st, 2023
Proposal Requires All-EV or Hybrid City Fleet
Ald. Dimitrijevic and ECO office want to move toward only low or zero-emission vehicles.
Mar 20th, 2023
AG Kaul, 21 Other States Demand Kia, Hyundai Address Thefts
Could be precursor to multi-state lawsuit over autos' defect that makes thefts easy.
Mar 20th, 2023
Largest Remaining Menomonee Valley Site Will Be Developed
City gained federal funds for 15-acre site. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Mar 19th, 2023
Third Ward Tower Starts Its Rise
Tower crane only hints at future height of 31-story apartment building.
Mar 17th, 2023
Deconstruction Ordinance Again Suspended
But DNS still pursuing a deconstruction contractor.
Mar 17th, 2023
Local Firm Wants To Buy Northridge From Chinese Owners
But is it just a stall tactic? City thinks so.
Mar 17th, 2023
New Design For Vel R. Phillips Plaza Revealed
Redevelopment Authority endorses $16.5 million financing plan.
Mar 16th, 2023
Milwaukee Losing One Of Its Movable Bridges
16th Street Bridge will be rebuilt as stationary structure.
Mar 16th, 2023
City Seeks Bids To Demolish Portion of Northridge Mall
Move comes in advance of hearing to acquire and demolish the entire complex.
Mar 15th, 2023
MSOE Agrees To Voluntary Tax Payments On New Knapp St. Building
It will be home to construction management, civil and architectural engineering programs.
Mar 15th, 2023
City Faces Problems With 911 Call Center?
Millions spent, repeated delays and hours of closed door meetings suggest a problem launching system.
Mar 15th, 2023
Marcus Scraps Downtown Tower and Movie Theaters
Riverfront site now for sale, as Marcus Corp. seeks new plans for its headquarters.
Mar 14th, 2023
Council Strongly Supports Northwestern Mutual Deal
City would provide $30 million subsidy for $500 million tower redevelopment.
Mar 14th, 2023
Street Light Outages Vex City Officials
Even after passing street lighting fee the city struggles to hire electricians.
Mar 14th, 2023
Bucks, Froedtert Plan Massive Health Equity Initiative
20-year, up-to-$100 million effort aims to be a data-driven eliminator of health disparities.
Mar 13th, 2023
City Seeks Developers To Build Net-Zero-Energy Homes
Two test homes would be built as part of strategy to develop a housing factory.
Mar 13th, 2023
Rite-Hite Completes Move to City
Moving from Brown Deer to Walker's Point. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Mar 12th, 2023
City Has $16 Million Plan For Downtown Plaza
Vel R. Phillips Plaza would honor civil rights pioneer, anchor W. Wisconsin Ave. Will it serve streetcar?
Mar 10th, 2023
Should Milwaukee Pay A Tire Bounty?
Idea is designed to combat illegal dumping, but at what price?
Mar 10th, 2023
Expanded Convention Center Will Be Named For Financial Firm Baird
Robert W. Baird and Co. is the Wisconsin Center naming rights partner.
Mar 10th, 2023
See Inside The Couture’s Rise
Floors being poured on 5th level, while building core reaches 11th floor, 25% of final height.
Mar 9th, 2023
Extended Parking Meter Hours Sparks City Hall Debate, Possible Repeal
But committee holds off for now, citing delayed implementation.
Mar 9th, 2023
Milwaukee Launching New Community Plaza Program
Effort would allow underused streets to be turned into temporary parks.
Mar 9th, 2023
100 East Tower Could Become Apartments
Office building is now mostly vacant, in foreclosure.
Mar 9th, 2023
‘Living Breakwater’ Would Protect Harbor
Harbor District, partnering with city, wins grant to design wetland habitat structure.
Mar 8th, 2023
Proposed Downtown Hotel Design Revised
8-story hotel planned for MLK and Kilbourn must comply with historic design guidelines.
Mar 8th, 2023
Pro-Ballpark Funding Coalition Launched
Home Crew Coalition backing $290 million state subsidy for Milwaukee Brewers stadium.
Mar 8th, 2023
Milwaukee Film Announces Initial Festival Movies
Also releases the new artwork for annual festival, which returns April 20.
Mar 7th, 2023
GoGeddit Marketing Moves To Walker’s Point
Firm getting new name and enhanced focus on podcasts to go with new home.
Mar 7th, 2023
Brady Street Hotel Gains First City Approval
Alderman hopes it is a boon for daytime businesses and catalyst for more change.
Mar 6th, 2023
HUB640 Owner Buys Parking Structure For Fiserv
$6.3 million purchase will assure parking for Fiserv headquarters move to Downtown.
Mar 6th, 2023
BMO Tower Lands Major Accounting Firm
Lease with Baker Tilly pushes tower to 85% full. Plus: Airport hotel sold and a recap of week's real estate news.
Mar 5th, 2023
Milwaukee Sales Tax Expected As Separate Legislation, Outside of Budget
Republicans expected to strip Gov. Evers' proposal from budget, but might not kill proposal.
Mar 4th, 2023
UWM’s New Chemistry Building Topped Off
Four-story building will be gateway to STEM programs.
Mar 3rd, 2023
Midtown Center Final Bid Tops $24 Million
Undisclosed buyer exceeds assessed value and $7 million opening bid.
Mar 3rd, 2023
New Milwaukee Office Building Would Be Public-Private Partnership
State pivots from original plan to build its own facility at 27th and Wisconsin.
Mar 2nd, 2023
MSOE Buys Homeland Security Building
University will use 22-year-old office building for unspecified academic use.
Mar 2nd, 2023
Milwaukee Extends Downtown Parking Meters To 9 P.M., Adds Saturdays
Change intended to make it easier to park, but will also grow city's revenue.
Mar 2nd, 2023
City Overhauling Night Parking Permits
New process is "more friendly" says Alderman Brostoff. Adds options, flexibility.
Mar 1st, 2023
Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant
City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.
Mar 1st, 2023
Milwaukee Youth Prison Costs Grow 71%
Gov. Evers proposes additional $33 million for Lincoln Hills replacement.
Mar 1st, 2023
Milwaukee Gets $2.5 Million In JUUL Settlement
E-cigarette maker was sued more than 5,000 times for its youth-focused marketing.
Mar 1st, 2023
Donovan’s Assembly Bills Hike Reckless Driving Fees, Allow Impounding Vehicles
Former alder's first bills, with city officials' support, are being fast-tracked at Capitol.
Mar 1st, 2023
Evers Proposes $9.3 Million For Iron District Stadium
Funding would advance $45 million soccer stadium.
Feb 28th, 2023
What’s Actually In Brewers’ Ballpark Plan?
New seats, lots of new roofs and the end of kegs.
Feb 28th, 2023
Milwaukee Night Market Returns June 14
Fiserv is the new presenting sponsor of annual downtown event series.
Feb 27th, 2023
Train Car Bar Being Demolished
No more good times at 76th and Hampton
Feb 27th, 2023
Bucks 2nd Most Valuable NBA Team Following Lasry’s Sale
Lasry selling 25% stake to Browns owner Jimmy Haslam at $3.5 billion team valuation.
Feb 27th, 2023
Wisconsin Black Chamber of Commerce Buys West Side Building
Plus: Warrior Wash coming to 60th and Main. And a recap of week's real estate news.
Feb 26th, 2023
We Energies Readies New Steam HQ At Valley Power Plant
Utility relocating its operations team from Merrill Park neighborhood.
Feb 24th, 2023
MPD Needs To Add 11 Officers Says Staffing Study
But police department also needs to create 116 new civilian positions, reallocate officers.
Feb 24th, 2023
Two Milwaukee Police Officers Charged With Felonies For In-Custody Death
Charges of abuse of a resident, felony misconduct in public office.
Feb 24th, 2023
First GOP Presidential Debate Will Be In Milwaukee In August
Party confirms Milwaukee will play host to major Republican event nearly a year before RNC.
Feb 23rd, 2023
New Port Director Shatters Glass Ceiling, Breaks Color Barrier
Jackie Q. Carter is new director of Port Milwaukee.
Feb 23rd, 2023
New Helicopter Tours Spark Frustration, New Flight Path
Ald. Scott Spiker negotiates new flight path. Company offers unique way to see city.
Feb 23rd, 2023
Milwaukee Faces Complicated Question On What Lead Pipes To Replace Next
Milwaukee Water Works hopes to grow replacements by almost 50% in 2024.
Feb 23rd, 2023
New Vape Shop Will Beat City’s Ban
Temporary moratorium on new shops will begin Feb. 25. New shop on Ogden coming.
Feb 22nd, 2023
Juneau Village Adding Amenity Building
Project will overhaul pool, replace courtyard with new building boasting modern tenant features.
Feb 22nd, 2023
Three Highly-Competitive Aldermanic Races On April Ballot
Pratt vs Bowen, Westmoreland vs Jackson and Ball vs Taylor.
Feb 21st, 2023
Court Strikes Down City’s Towing Policy
No more public filing of towing costs required of companies. But ruling allows drop fees.
Feb 21st, 2023
Gas Station Porn Video Spurs Revamp of City’s Licensing Process
It's a strange tale, with three suits against the city forcing council to change its process.
Feb 21st, 2023
Park East Apartment Building Progressing
Chicago group would build $46 million complex with 197 apartments and outdoor pool.
Feb 20th, 2023
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates
Plus: Three aldermanic races and a north shore state senate race.
Feb 20th, 2023
Another Former Assistant City Attorney Files Discrimination Claim
Four former employees of City Attorney Tearman Spencer pursuing legal action against city.
Feb 20th, 2023
Bucks Pursuing NBA All-Star Game
Hoping for 2025 or 2026. Weekend-long event would bring thousands of visitors to Milwaukee.
Feb 20th, 2023
Former Atkinson Ave. Church for Sale
Building was launch pad for two highly-regarded actors. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Feb 19th, 2023
Downtown Ramada Being Deconstructed, Recycled
Recyclean is taking the building apart. Will the Iron District rise in its place?
Feb 17th, 2023
Developer Buys Site For East Side Tower
New Land Enterprises affiliate purchases Renaissance Place.
Feb 17th, 2023
City Will Rebuild Sherman Boulevard, Plans Traffic Calming Improvements
Four-lane road, site of many crashes, could be narrowed or reconfigured.
Feb 17th, 2023
City Board Endorses $30 Million For NM’s $500 Million Tower Project
Subsidy also includes $10 million for bike, park and street improvements.
Feb 16th, 2023
Cargo Hub Planned For Milwaukee Airport
Former Air Force base along College Avenue would be redeveloped.
Feb 16th, 2023
Software Update Could End ‘The Kia Boyz’
Free software fix by auto manufacturers could help end epidemic of auto theft in Milwaukee.
Feb 15th, 2023
Shoreline Acquires The Cudahy Tower
Historic downtown apartment building sold by Cudahy family.
Feb 15th, 2023
Third Ward Tavern Would Be Replaced By 2-Story Building
1884 building, one of ward's oldest, has no options for preservation say developers.
Feb 15th, 2023
Ambassador Now A Wyndham Trademark Hotel
Westside hotel, celebrating its 95th anniversary, will now be marketed through Wyndham.
Feb 15th, 2023
Federal Sweep Nets 114 Fugitives in Milwaukee
30-day U.S. Marshals operation clears 213 warrants, including 11 for homicide.
Feb 15th, 2023
City Will Pay 2020 George Floyd Protester $270,000
Cameron Murdoch a 'victim of violent police,' suit claims, at 6th and McKinley fracas.
Feb 14th, 2023
Early Childhood Educators Getting $500 Bonuses
City allocated $7 million towards effort, designed to improve and expand childcare.
Feb 14th, 2023
Gov. Evers Proposes $290 Million For American Family Field Upgrades
Proposal would keep Milwaukee Brewers in stadium through 2043, 13 more years.
Feb 14th, 2023
City Reverses Course, Approves Northridge Menards Self Storage
Multiple city committees balked at proposal in 2022. Why the reversal?
Feb 13th, 2023
Historic Third Ward Building Could Be Razed
Developers want to tear down 1884 building, a longtime tavern vacant since 2013.
Feb 13th, 2023
New Apartments For 1st and National
Plus: A rundown of affordable housing projects seeking financing and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Feb 12th, 2023
Cleveland Browns Owner Could Buy Major Share of Milwaukee Bucks
Jimmy Haslam would buy out Marc Lasry's share of team.
Feb 10th, 2023
$175,000 Settlement For Violent 2018 Arrest
Demetrious Lowe alleges police beat him after knocking him to the ground during mental health episode.
Feb 10th, 2023
Revitalize Milwaukee Plots Major Expansion
Home-repair organization adding lead abatement, energy efficiency improvements and more.
Feb 10th, 2023
State Approves Its Half of Fiserv Subsidy
Company will get up to $7 million from state, $7 million from city TIF distrct
Feb 9th, 2023
City Approves Funding For $37.2 Million Library Redevelopment
New MLK Library designed as community hub.
Feb 9th, 2023
Comptroller Launches “Open Checkbook,” Highlighting Whom City Is Paying
New website shows what businesses are receiving payments from city.
Feb 9th, 2023
Walmart Shuttering Silver Spring Drive Store
Timmerman Plaza store will close by March 10.
Feb 8th, 2023
Early Voting Underway For Spring Primary
Through Feb. 18, Milwaukee voters can cast their ballots at any of 7 city polling sites.
Feb 8th, 2023
Evers’ Budget Will Include More Shared Revenue, Sales Tax
Proposal could solve Milwaukee's fiscal woes. But Republicans may scrap Ever's budget.
Feb 8th, 2023
Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect
Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.
Feb 8th, 2023
Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration
Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.
Feb 7th, 2023
Sixteenth Street Health Centers Adding a Pharmacy
The $8 million building project will expand clinic on Cesar E. Chavez Dr.
Feb 7th, 2023
Council Approves Vape Shop Moratorium
No new e-cigarette stores until August. City must now craft a regulatory framework.
Feb 7th, 2023
Milwaukee Police Officer Killed While Chasing Suspect
Officer Peter Jerving shot and killed near S. 14th St. and W. Cleveland Ave.
Feb 7th, 2023
New Mass Timber Building Could Be Tallest in U.S.
Plan for The Edison is 28 stories, taller than Ascent, but shorter than Australian tower.
Feb 6th, 2023
Evers Appoints Kirsten Johnson Head of Wisconsin Health Department
Outgoing Milwaukee health commissioner quickly finds new job.
Feb 6th, 2023
Potawatomi Launches Real Estate Development Arm
And EV unit, aiming to diversify its revenue. Plus: Recap of week's real estate news.
Feb 5th, 2023
Riverfront Warehouse Being Demolished For Timber Tower
It would be Milwaukee's second mass-timber high-rise building.
Feb 3rd, 2023
Katz Acquires Portfolio of 784 Apartments
One of Milwaukee's largest landlords expands portfolio with $84 million purchase.
Feb 3rd, 2023
Family Foundation Gifts The Rep $5 Million For Theater Project
Herzfeld Foundation awards biggest grant in its history.
Feb 2nd, 2023
Milwaukee Will Host GOP Presidential Debate In Lead Up To RNC
Host committee working to secure delegate hotels within 60 miles of city.
Feb 2nd, 2023
Northwestern Mutual To Create Second Glassy Tower With $500 Million Investment
Company will completely overhaul existing building, create pedestrian street and relocate Franklin employees to Downtown.
Feb 2nd, 2023
Milwaukee Wins $4.4 Million For Pedestrian Safety Improvements
Federal grant will fund improvements along city's High-Injury Network of dangerous streets.
Feb 1st, 2023
East Side Tower Designs Released
Public meeting Feb. 2 to discuss New Land's proposed 25-story apartment complex for Farwell Ave.
Feb 1st, 2023
City Seeks To Limit New Vape Shops
But questions abound on the legality and strategy of any bans or limits.
Feb 1st, 2023
MSOE Will Open Music Conservatory In Historic Duplex
University repurposing 118-year-old, Juneau Ave. house at northern edge of its campus.
Feb 1st, 2023
Group Will Audit City’s Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure
City Thread awards Milwaukee grant, which includes audit and action plan.
Feb 1st, 2023
Mass Timber Vertical Farm Proposed
Beyond Organic now envisions 5-story, mass timber, solar-powered structure on near South Side.
Jan 31st, 2023
Master Electrician Will Redevelop Building at 58th and Burleigh
Baron Hentz and BKH Electric have big plans for vacant, city-owned building.
Jan 31st, 2023
Veterans Housing Complex Plans Expansion
Vets Place Central on 35th and Wisconsin would expand space for homeless veterans.
Jan 30th, 2023
Milwaukee Faces Construction Worker Shortage?
$3 billion in major projects planned or underway could face shortage, report says.
Jan 30th, 2023
Downtown Apartments Plan Goes Kaput
Plan to convert old Sentinel Building in limbo. Plus: recap of the week's real estate news.
Jan 29th, 2023
Mayor Speaks At White House Lead Summit, City Joins New Partnership
Wisconsin is part of new program aiming to increase pace of lead pipe replacement.
Jan 27th, 2023
Can Milwaukee Circuit Court Clear Backlog By 2024?
Chief judge expresses doubt, but progress is being made and hope remains.
Jan 26th, 2023
Five-Story Farming Complex Proposed For South Side
Led by organization with connections to urban farming pioneer Will Allen.
Jan 26th, 2023
Interstate 794 Named Freeway Without A Future
Congress for the New Urbanism report will include downtown Milwaukee highway.
Jan 25th, 2023
How Can U.S. Marshals Help Milwaukee?
Safe surrender program, sustained community engagement are on the wish list.
Jan 25th, 2023
Milwaukee Marathon Could Return, Sort Of
New course, no full marathon race and opposition from at least one council member.
Jan 25th, 2023
After Years of Delay New King Library Coming
Spring groundbreaking planned for complicated project with new library, 93 apartments.
Jan 24th, 2023
Design Team Chosen For Bronzeville Arts Center
Partnership of M&E and HGA will design "world-class art and cultural center" on King Drive.
Jan 24th, 2023
City Asks Judge To Seize Northridge Mall From Chinese Owners
City of Milwaukee says it has identified funding sources to demolish mall.
Jan 24th, 2023
BMO Tower Lands Another Tenant
Irgens Development attracts Fiduciary Management, which will relocate its offices.
Jan 23rd, 2023
Wauwatosa, Milwaukee Collaborate on Fire Station
Deal on fire station near cities' border enables Milwaukee to reactivate central city station.
Jan 23rd, 2023
Wisconsin Center Will Keep Living The High Life
Molson Coors renews WCD sponsorship for three years. Plus: District is giving away a gala.
Jan 23rd, 2023
Taylor’s Plans Two-Story Restaurant Overlooking Cathedral Square
New restaurant will replace Flannery. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jan 21st, 2023
Massive Port Project Nears Completion
Ethanol byproduct will soon start flowing through facility, and onward to other continents.
Jan 21st, 2023
Milwaukee Joins People-Focused National Transportation Group
NACTO membership gives city support in its push for safe streets.
Jan 20th, 2023
Prospect Avenue Luxury Apartment Tower Approved
But like 2017, will it be built?
Jan 20th, 2023
Rice N Roll Owner Building Bay View Complex
Unusual design for mystery restaurant. Now under construction.
Jan 19th, 2023
CBRE Moving Office To BMO Tower
Company and its predecessor have spent nearly 50 years in US Bank Center
Jan 19th, 2023
Midtown Center Being Auctioned Off
New York ownership group offering shopping center for sale, with opening bid of $7 million.
Jan 18th, 2023
City, GMC Kick Off Study of City Operations
Study will have price tag in the hundreds of thousands, but who is the mystery firm doing it?
Jan 18th, 2023
Burlington Store Will Replace Piggy Wiggly On Capitol Dr.
No more shopping the pig, but there will be coats and a Frank Lloyd Wright connection.
Jan 18th, 2023
Third Ward Building Could Gain Apartments
Wimmer Communities plans 5-apartment project with balconies overlooking the river.
Jan 17th, 2023
Two-Block Brady Street Pedestrian Zone Proposed
Business district will do formal study with goal of a trial as early as this summer.
Jan 17th, 2023
Council Approves New Youth Prison in Milwaukee
Replacement for troubled Lincoln HIlls facility doesn't come without objections.
Jan 17th, 2023
Mitchell Street Redevelopment Must First Show Financing
Contingency by city must be met by developer or no permit to raze historic building.
Jan 17th, 2023
Mass Timber Building Planned for Haymarket
7-story office building just north of Downtown to be anchored by Sid Grinker Restoration.
Jan 16th, 2023
Three Contested Milwaukee School Board Seats On April Ballot
Plus: two uncontested races. Meet the candidates.
Jan 16th, 2023
New Apartment Complex For Displaced LGBTQ+ Young Adults
Courage MKE will be located on South Side. Plus: Recap of week's real estate news.
Jan 15th, 2023
Jackie Q. Carter Named New Port Director
Carter would set many firsts if confirmed by council.
Jan 13th, 2023
St. Augustine’s New Elementary School Quickly Rising
St. Augustine will be the largest single-campus school in Milwaukee when building is completed this fall.
Jan 13th, 2023
Bernadette Karanja Named Milwaukee’s Chief Equity Officer
Longtime city workforce leader is new CEO of improving racial and equity outcomes.
Jan 12th, 2023
Oil Tank Lawsuits Could Cost Milwaukee More Than $8 Million
Citgo, U.S. Venture suing city over tank farm assessments. City will fight case in court.
Jan 12th, 2023
25-Story Prospect Ave. Tower Headed For Approval
No opposition to revised design. Groundbreaking, construction could start this year.
Jan 11th, 2023
City, County Will Study Merging Services
Assembly Speaker Robin Vos pushing for this as prerequisite for more shared revenue for Milwaukee.
Jan 11th, 2023
Designs Released For East Side Hotel
Community meeting on 11-story hotel project scheduled for Jan. 23 in advance of zoning hearings.
Jan 11th, 2023
Harley-Davidson Creating Major Community Park
Company hires acclaimed designer to help transform its headquarters.
Jan 11th, 2023
New Youth Prison Wins Key Endorsement
Despite objections from neighbors, zoning committee supports new facility on northwest side.
Jan 10th, 2023
City Committee Overrules Historic Commission On Mitchell Street Project
Will full council allow demolition of 1895 building for new affordable housing project?
Jan 10th, 2023
New Land Plans 25-Story Apartment Tower
The potential development would rise at corner of N. Farwell Ave. and E. Curtis Pl.
Jan 10th, 2023
Milwaukee Health Commissioner Resigns
Kirsten Johnson resigns after two years on job. New commissioner will be sixth in six years.
Jan 10th, 2023
Administration Director Sharon Robinson Retiring
Former staffer for congressman and then Mayor Barrett ran city department for 18 years.
Jan 10th, 2023
Developer Will Refine Downtown Hotel
Historic Commission staff pushes for less 'squat' design, more 'grandeur' in eight-story proposed hotel.
Jan 10th, 2023
11-Story Hotel Proposed for Brady and Farwell
New building would be only hotel on the city's East Side.
Jan 9th, 2023
Zapata Resigns City Job Before Disciplinary Decision
Former deputy election director faces felony and misdemeanor charges for voter fraud.
Jan 9th, 2023
Bucks May Do Housing Development on Sydney HiH Block
Exploring workforce housing. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jan 8th, 2023
Pattee Buys Historic Church, Two Neighboring Houses
1887 church will be renovated says developer.
Jan 6th, 2023
I-94 Expansion Public Comment Deadline Extended
State allowing public comment until Jan. 31. Opponents favor "Fix at Six" option.
Jan 6th, 2023
MU Mansions Rise at 17th and State
New housing targeted at Marquette students being built on former city-owned lot.
Jan 6th, 2023
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023
Should Milwaukee Traffic Lights Flash Red Overnight?
Idea intended to prevent red-light runners from crashing into innocent drivers.
Jan 5th, 2023
Land Purchased For Downtown Brewery and Dog Park
Foxtown Brewery takes major step forward on Downtown project.
Jan 4th, 2023
Shuttered Midtown Walmart Could Gain Businesses, Dog Park
Affordable Family Storage may redevelop area around its planned self-storage complex.
Jan 4th, 2023
Family Dollar, Gimbel Beat City In Court
Area alderman and nonprofit pushed to close store, citing shoplifting, loitering and fighting.
Jan 4th, 2023
City Selling Former Teutonia Ave. Grocery
Mixed-use building occupies well-traveled segment of northside main street.
Jan 3rd, 2023
Associated Bank, Quarles Write Their Names on Skyline
Associated's new signage costs more than $100,000, the Quarles signs cost $250,000.
Jan 3rd, 2023
Most Popular Real Estate Articles of 2022
Urban Milwaukee readers are interested in far more than just downtown development.
Jan 2nd, 2023
City Selling Former Schlitz Tavern at 27th and Lisbon
Built in 1907 as a tied-house tavern. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news
Jan 1st, 2023
Inside Wisconsin’s Largest Private Affordable Housing Complex
Former factory in 30th Street Corridor finds new life as The Community Within The Corridor.
Dec 30th, 2022
From Classroom To Reality at 25th and North
Bria Grant creating home for nonprofit, space for restaurant and saving vacant building.
Dec 30th, 2022
New Owners Hope To Salvage Former Layton Park Auto Body
From tax-delinquent brownfield to contracting hub.
Dec 29th, 2022
What To Look For On Your Property Tax Bill
You'll want to make sure this credit appears on your bill. It's worth nearly $250.
Dec 29th, 2022
Three Charged In Killing of Milwaukee Postal Worker
Kevin McCaa and Charles Ducksworth Jr. face life in prison. Missing package, likely of drugs, appears to be motive.
Dec 29th, 2022
New Owners Renovating Trinity Village On Far Northwest Side
But neighbors express concern about incoming young residents, need for communication.
Dec 29th, 2022
Boutique Law Firm Buys Downtown Building
Leaders of OVB Law & Consulting acquire six-story Bartels Building.
Dec 28th, 2022
Construction Starts On Marquette’s New Nursing School
Straz Hall, former business school, gets significant expansion and renovation.
Dec 28th, 2022
Portion of Highland Ave. Will Honor Civil Rights Activist
Juanita Adams was non-violent protest leader in 1960s.
Dec 28th, 2022
Dive Into Newly-Released 1950 Census Records
Family secrets or your house's history await. But it helps if you can read cursive.
Dec 27th, 2022
Bike Racing Series Announces 2023 Milwaukee Dates
Professional cycling returns to Bay View and Downer Avenue in June.
Dec 27th, 2022
Developer Pays $6 Million For Third Ward Site
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 25th, 2022
City of Milwaukee’s Credit Rating Cut Again
Downgrades will cost millions over time. Long-term fiscal plan needed.
Dec 23rd, 2022
Nova Rises Over Van Buren
New apartment building replaces surface parking lot on busy downtown street.
Dec 23rd, 2022
Vincent Lyles Will Lead Milwaukee Succeeds Initiative
Former Boys & Girls CEO and current Aurora VP will lead Greater Milwaukee Foundation education effort.
Dec 22nd, 2022
More Funding Needed To Defend Against Police-Related Lawsuit
Sam Hadaway was wrongfully imprisoned, city now spending repeatedly on outside attorney to defend against $7.5 million claim.
Dec 22nd, 2022
Dodd Takes Job At Charter School, Six Running To Replace Her
Former alderwoman's mystery job revealed.
Dec 22nd, 2022
Harley Divides HQ Campus Lots For Future Development
Parking lots become marketable properties on paper, with no immediate change to actual use. But what’s to come?
Dec 22nd, 2022
City Doesn’t Have Money To Raze Northridge Mall
It could cost $15 million. And Chinese investment group won't demolish it.
Dec 21st, 2022
Republicans Announce Dates for 2024 Milwaukee Convention
The Grand Old Party will take over Milwaukee in the middle of July.
Dec 21st, 2022
Historic Commission Will Review New Downtown Hotel
Plans proceeding for eight-story Tempo by Hilton across from Pere Marquette Park.
Dec 20th, 2022
Milwaukee Believes Census Didn’t Count 15,800 Residents
City submitting formal challenge with more than $21 million in federal aid on the line.
Dec 20th, 2022
State Clearing 27th and Wisconsin Site For New Building
But there isn't any funding for the proposed state office building.
Dec 19th, 2022
City, MATC Still Seek To Train Students in Rehabbing Homes
Progress has been slow. Ezekiel CDC steps in as new private partner.
Dec 19th, 2022
Buffalo Wild Wings TIF Could Fund Road Repairs
Repairs and speed bumps for 8 southside streets. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 18th, 2022
New Hotel Rises on City’s Edge
Hotel will be Wisconsin's first WoodSpring Suites.
Dec 16th, 2022
City Providing Cleanup Loan To Redevelop Edison School
City doing everything it can to see former Custer High School redeveloped into affordable housing.
Dec 16th, 2022
City Approves Funding For Pedestrian Plaza, Protected Bike Lane
Tax revenue from three apartment buildings will be tied to East Side pedestrian and bicycle improvements.
Dec 16th, 2022
City Selling 90 Lots To Advance Affordable Housing Effort
Community Development Alliance looking to build 120 new houses in area around King Park.
Dec 15th, 2022
Light the Hoan Hires First Executive Director
Erika Smith's responsibilities include expanding partnerships, STEAM programming and lighting second side of bridge.
Dec 15th, 2022
Snow Plowing Could Take Longer This Winter
City faces staff shortage, changing strategies to improve service on residential side streets.
Dec 14th, 2022
Former Pan Am Motel Could Be Redeveloped
TEAM and Wisconsin Redevelopment plan affordable housing on W. Wisconsin Ave.
Dec 14th, 2022
Council Approves Fiserv’s Suburb-to-City Move
Global company will fill former Boston Store, be joined by new downtown Kohl's.
Dec 13th, 2022
Deal On Affordable Housing Adds Bay View, Edison School Projects
Housing fund will back 14 projects, including Martin Luther King Library redevelopment.
Dec 13th, 2022
New Youth Prison Gains Plan Commission Approval
But some nearby residents oppose project, cite lack of area council member.
Dec 12th, 2022
Amazon Billionaire Gives $6.5 Million To Milwaukee Schools
MacKenzie Scott funds Hmong American Peace Academy and Carmen Schools.
Dec 12th, 2022
Lena Taylor Is Running for Municipal Court
Veteran state senator will again pursue local office, hoping to replace Derek Mosley.
Dec 12th, 2022
Residential Treatment Center Opens Downtown
48-bed eating disorder facility in a 7-story building. Plus: All the week's real estate news.
Dec 11th, 2022
DHS Leader Karen Timberlake Leaving Gov. Evers Administration
Timberlake has led Department of Health Services since January 2021.
Dec 9th, 2022
New Gym Rises at 76th and Good Hope
Planet Fitness will open in retail complex.
Dec 9th, 2022
Zapata Pleads Not Guilty To Felony Charge Related To Voter Fraud
Milwaukee's former number two election official represented by conservative law firm, poised to fight case.
Dec 9th, 2022
Investment Advisor Group Leasing Space At BMO Tower
Silvercrest Asset Management Group leasing space on 22nd floor.
Dec 9th, 2022
City Advancing New Harbor District Apartments With Brandon Rule
Focus on affordability leads to city support for Rule's proposal.
Dec 8th, 2022
First “Affordable Forever” House Available From Community Land Trust
Buyer sought for new-to-Milwaukee strategy designed to create affordable housing, community wealth.
Dec 8th, 2022
Kaufmann Won’t Build In Historic District
Developer sought to build new house, but found Historic Commission, neighbors too hard to work with.
Dec 7th, 2022
Historic Commission Rejects Mitchell Street Demolition
Five-story, 55-unit building sought. Developer could win appeal to Common Council.
Dec 7th, 2022
Council Members, DCD and Citizens Panel At Odds Over Affordable Housing
Confusion, disagreements over how to spend federal pandemic funds on housing projects.
Dec 7th, 2022
New Designs For Key Downtown Sites Revealed
Open-house meeting on 2040 Downtown Plan being held Wednesday night.
Dec 7th, 2022
A New Plan To Save Schlitz Tied House
Historic Preservation Commission loves proposal to redevelop 1890 Riverwest property into food park.
Dec 6th, 2022
Fiserv’s Move Downtown Is About Attracting ‘Young, Diverse’ Workers
Council committee endorses complicated subsidy for Brookfield company's relocation.
Dec 6th, 2022
Plan Commission Endorses 25-Story Lakefront Tower
'More slender, more elegant' plan gets unanimous approval.
Dec 6th, 2022
Harbor District Building Could House Startups
And possibly a brewery. Charlie Hutchinson has big plans.
Dec 5th, 2022
City Creates Bronzeville Development Zone
To spur development, limit chain businesses. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 4th, 2022
Nick DeSiato Is New Chief of Staff For Mayor Johnson
Jim Bohl will lead city's lobbying team, Kimberly Montgomery is retiring.
Dec 2nd, 2022
Groundbreaking For New Third Ward Tower
Hines praises Milwaukee, and contractor says pile driving will be done at start of 2023.
Dec 2nd, 2022
Former Milwaukee Election Official Pleads Not Guilty On Election Fraud Charges
Kimberly Zapata is now represented by conservative law firm connected to election decertification.
Dec 2nd, 2022
Should Tent Encampment At MacArthur Square Have Bathrooms?
It's become a hotly-debated issue at City Hall as number of tents grows.
Dec 1st, 2022
City To Fund 12 Affordable Housing Projects
Using federal funds for everything from new apartments to blocking predatory landlords.
Nov 30th, 2022
American Family Cancels Downtown Office Plan
Insurance company selling building, saying move to remove work is driving decision.
Nov 30th, 2022
Vacant Building Could Be Hub for Entrepreneurs
Foreclosed office building at 76th and Capitol would see new life.
Nov 29th, 2022
Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats
Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.
Nov 29th, 2022
Milwaukee Sues Second Reckless Driver
LaShawn Thomas has received 37 traffic citations in five years
Nov 29th, 2022
Milwaukee Rep Reveals Details, Designs of $75 Million Theater Overhaul
Multi-year project promises improvement to every space in three-theater complex.
Nov 29th, 2022
Perez Gives New Committee Assignments
Newly-elected alders get their first assignments. But others still doing double duty.
Nov 28th, 2022
Walker’s Point Tech Hub Draws 10 Tenants
'Innovations hub' has egalitarian mission. Plus: Recap of week's real estate news.
Nov 27th, 2022
Downtown’s $456 Million Construction Project
Steel structure for expanded convention exhibition hall being assembled.
Nov 25th, 2022
City Funds Three Affordable Apartment Buildings
Effort to get construction started on MLK Library, Edison School and Five Points Lofts.
Nov 25th, 2022
See Inside Historic “Red Castle” Mansion, Now For Sale
18-room Schuster Mansion in Concordia neighborhood is on auction block.
Nov 24th, 2022
City Will Pay $237,480 For New Settlements, Lawsuits
One payout just the tip of the iceberg for incident that's cost taxpayers $518,000.
Nov 23rd, 2022
Council Renames 5th Street After William Finlayson
To honor doctor, civil rights pioneer, a renamed street through Bronzeville, North Side.
Nov 23rd, 2022
Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd Resigns
But questions remain on where she's going and where she's been.
Nov 22nd, 2022
Council Overrides Mayor Johnson’s First Vetoes
Actions finalize 2023 budget with no cuts to libraries or fire department.
Nov 22nd, 2022
Why You Should Be An Urban Milwaukee Member
News outlets are dying; you can help build the future.
Nov 22nd, 2022
Milwaukee Sets New Homicide Record
For the third straight year city has a new record high and it's only November.
Nov 21st, 2022
Police Department Hiring 50 New Officers
MPD hopes recruiting classes will grow to be 30% women by 2030.
Nov 21st, 2022
New East Side Pedestrian Plaza Planned
Tax revenue from new apartment buildings would pay for Ivanhoe Pl. plaza and area safety improvements
Nov 21st, 2022
Construction Starts on Bronzeville High School
Plus: Will eastside school get redeveloped? And a recap of week's real estate news.
Nov 20th, 2022
RC’s, Buddha Lounge, Warehouse Being Demolished
A 56-unit apartment building will rise in their place.
Nov 18th, 2022
Complicated Fiserv Subsidy Earns First Approval
Complicated deal includes $7 million for financial company, $4.6 million for neighborhood improvements.
Nov 17th, 2022
Good City Looking For Good Neighbor At Century City
Affiliate of brewery still planning to build new industrial building.
Nov 17th, 2022
Supply Chain Slows Lead Service Lines Replacement
Due to shortage of parts, city may complete only 900 of 1,100 planned 2022 replacements.
Nov 17th, 2022
Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.
Nov 16th, 2022
Foxtown Landing Wins First Approval
Architectural review board endorses proposed brewery, restaurant and adjacent dog park along Milwaukee River.
Nov 16th, 2022
Committee Approves $50,000 Settlement For Child Left In Towed Vehicle
2018 incident involving intoxicated mother mishandled by police and city sued.
Nov 16th, 2022
Conference Touts Mayor’s 1,000,000 Milwaukeeans Goal
Urban Spaceship speakers offer ideas from scrapping I-794 to eliminating zoning code.
Nov 15th, 2022
Inside the Newly Opened Journal Commons
Former newspaper headquarters now a 141-unit apartment building.
Nov 15th, 2022
Committee Okays Carleton School Project
Despite complaints from neighbors, $18 million conversion of long-vacant school into 30 apartments approved.
Nov 15th, 2022
Former City Attorneys File Discrimination Claims
City will spend up $40,000 for outside counsel and could face future settlements.
Nov 14th, 2022
Milwaukee Port Director To Lead St. Lawrence Seaway
Tindall-Schlicht to oversee U.S. portion of seaway linking Great Lakes and Atlantic Ocean.
Nov 14th, 2022
Marcus Center Unveils New Grounds
Kiley-grove replacement designed to provide more access, host more events.
Nov 14th, 2022
Lakefront Tower Is Now Slimmer, Shorter
Proposed tower at 1550 N. Prospect now 25 stories, 'better in every way,' says developer.
Nov 14th, 2022
The Encore Apartments Planned for Mitchell Street
A 5-story, 55-unit complex at 11th and Mitchell. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Nov 13th, 2022
Judge Rules Northridge Demolition Should Proceed, Despite Appeal
But will it? Mall remains unsecured and derelict.
Nov 11th, 2022
Mayor Vetoes Library, Fire Service Cut Restorations in 2023 Milwaukee Budget
In making first veto, Johnson offers compromise to Common Council.
Nov 11th, 2022
State Picks I-94 Expansion Over ‘Fix at Six’ Proposal
But smaller Stadium Interchange proposed. Public meetings planned on final design for $1.2 billion project.
Nov 11th, 2022
N. 5th St. Will Be Renamed for Dr. William Finlayson
Black OBGYN doctor was trailblazer in Milwaukee.
Nov 10th, 2022
Public Museum Will Host Town Hall About Proposed New Home
Virtual event design to share survey results, solicit additional feedback.
Nov 9th, 2022
New Leader for Downer Avenue Business District
Janet Henning, head of Shorewood BID, will add Upper East Side business district to her responsibilities.
Nov 9th, 2022
Evers Defeats Michels, Wins Second Term
Democrats score key win, maintain roadblock on Republican policies.
Nov 9th, 2022
Mark Chambers, Jr. Wins Aldermanic Seat Last Held By Cavalier Johnson
State Rep. Jonathan Brostoff also wins seat on Common Council.
Nov 9th, 2022
New House Hits Snag With Historic Commission
Home owners must come before commission a third time with revised plan in December.
Nov 8th, 2022
Mayor’s Office Adds ‘Vision Zero’ Czar
Newly-created position will coordinate citywide effort to eliminate traffic deaths.
Nov 8th, 2022
Group Providing Free Rides To Polls
Souls to the Polls will offer on-demand rides for Milwaukee residents. 'We can't sit this one out.'
Nov 7th, 2022
Milwaukee Building New Cruise Ship Dock
Funding secured, dock to be completed by 2024, to help maintain, grow city's cruise ship business.
Nov 7th, 2022
Keith Stanley Leaving Near West Side Partners
Group seeks new leader, Stanley moving to Charlotte to replicate nonprofit model.
Nov 7th, 2022
When Will Nikiya Dodd Resign?
Alderwoman returns after six-week absence, declines to answer any questions from press.
Nov 7th, 2022
Saz’s Plans Outdoor Event Venue
Walker's Point "eyesore" would become large, two-story venue. Plus: Our recap of week's real estate news.
Nov 6th, 2022
Council Reverses Cuts, Raises Fees In Adopting 2023 Milwaukee Budget
But police will still see service reduction and drastic cuts will come in future years without changes at state level.
Nov 4th, 2022
Milwaukee Deputy Election Director Charged With Felony, Motive Revealed
Kimberly Zapata was fired Wednesday, now charged for improperly requesting absentee ballots.
Nov 4th, 2022
City’s Fiserv Subsidy Includes Vel Phillips Plaza Funding, Michigan Street Upgrades
Relocation job target is 780 jobs within four years. Includes rules around work from home policies, bonuses for city residents.
Nov 3rd, 2022
Rite-Hite Affiliate Buys Global Water Center
Company expands its presence in Walker's Point by acquiring office building.
Nov 3rd, 2022
Illegal Ballot Requests Came From Deputy Milwaukee Election Director
Kimberly Zapata was terminated Wednesday after revealing action.
Nov 3rd, 2022
Johnson Names Former Deputy City Attorney To Fire & Police Commission
Miriam Horwitz would be commission's ninth member, fulfilling mayor's campaign pledge.
Nov 2nd, 2022
Downtown Dog Park Will Include Riverfront Brewery
Foxtown Landing will include Foxtown Brewery and Fromm-sponsored dog park.
Nov 2nd, 2022
Discrimination Lawsuit Will Cost City $400,000
Council grumbles but okays settlement. 'A very bitter pill to swallow,' says Ald. Murphy.
Nov 1st, 2022
Judge Derek Mosley Resigning For Marquette Job
Popular judge will now lead Lubar Center at Marquette Law School.
Nov 1st, 2022
Council Unanimously Approves Deer District Concert Venues
Live Nation cleared to enter Milwaukee market, partner with Milwaukee Bucks.
Nov 1st, 2022
Where Is Alderwoman Nikiya Dodd?
Alderwoman is expected to resign, has missed last two council meetings.
Nov 1st, 2022
Northridge Owner Appeals, Blocks Demolition Order
2019 court case continues to drag on. Mall has been closed since 2003.
Oct 31st, 2022
Police Will Replace All Pistols After Misfiring Incidents
Sig Sauer guns fired several times without ever leaving holsters. Change will cost $500,000.
Oct 31st, 2022
10 Ways to Make City More Sustainable
Climate change task force plan offers 'big ideas' to make Milwaukee more sustainable and equitable.
Oct 31st, 2022
Zoning Board Approves 5th Street Apartments
A six-story, 87 unit complex in Walker's Point. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Oct 30th, 2022
Deer District Hotel Takes Shape
The Trade rises nine stories, with plenty of homages to Milwaukee and the Bucks embedded within.
Oct 28th, 2022
Council Beefing Up Negotiation Team In Advance of Public Safety Contract Talks
Funding comes from City Attorney's Office.
Oct 28th, 2022
Mayor, Council At Odds Over How To Prepare For Fiscal Cliff
But there is unanimous agreement that city faces a looming crisis.
Oct 27th, 2022
Fiserv Moving Headquarters, More Than 750 Employees Downtown
Brookfield-based financial technology company with 44,000 employees moving HQ to former Boston Store building.
Oct 27th, 2022
Committee Okays Sale of Former Movie Theater
Father-daughter team would rehabilitate building into art studio and office.
Oct 26th, 2022
Community Health Center Tops Off $17 Million Expansion
Project unifies Outreach's operations under one roof, improving health care programs.
Oct 26th, 2022
Downtown Tower Attracts Federal Agency
Bureau of Land Management will occupy 8,797 square feet of 20-story Two Fifty building.
Oct 25th, 2022
Deer District Concert Halls Okayed Again
Zoning committee endorses project. Not our call to decide who is or isn't a monopoly, note Bauman, DCD.
Oct 25th, 2022
City Selects Harbor District Developer
Rule Enterprises, an affordable housing developer will develop a key, two-acre, vacant site on Greenfield Ave.
Oct 25th, 2022
Proposed Budget Amendments Reverse Library, Fire Department Cuts
Majority of council supports $4.7 million amendment.
Oct 24th, 2022
Teens Grow Greens Plans Big Expansion
Nonprofit will tear down Webers Greenhouse to develop 'The Green Acre,' a $7 million complex with several greenhouses.
Oct 24th, 2022
Whither Harley-Davidson’s Headquarters?
Motorcycle manufacturer will repurpose complex - but how?- amidst growing trend of remote workers.
Oct 24th, 2022
Bucks Guard Sells Brewers Hill Property
Pat Connaughton's company gets cold feet. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 23rd, 2022
Plan To Convert Carleton School To Housing Revived
2019 apartment project for 41st and Silver Spring revised. But some neighbors still object.
Oct 21st, 2022
Construction Starts on Elevation 1659 Apartments
But design for project on Water and Jackson is modified since initial 2019 approval.
Oct 21st, 2022
Vacant Lot Near Bay View Cottages For Sale
Your modern dream home near the lake adjacent to 1860s workers cottages?
Oct 21st, 2022
Bucks Building Street Through Bradley Center Site
But only conditionally. Proposal hinges on approval of new concert venue.
Oct 20th, 2022
Port Director Leaving For Job in Biden Administration
Adam Tindall-Schlicht spent four years atop Port Milwaukee, making major improvements.
Oct 20th, 2022
A New Design For Prospect Avenue Tower
Revised design for tower that neighbors opposed would be shorter and set back further.
Oct 20th, 2022
Proposed Iron District Soccer Team Would Start Play in 2025
Naming contest underway. Team would compete in USL Championship League.
Oct 19th, 2022
Reserve on The River Inches Towards Groundbreaking
Second half of River House development would fill gap in riverwalk, add 222 apartments to Lower East Side.
Oct 19th, 2022
Immersive Beyond Monet Experience Opens Thursday
Learn the story behind the exhibit and how to best experience it.
Oct 19th, 2022
Tim Michels Promises to Fix Milwaukee
But how? He made his case Tuesday at Rotary luncheon.
Oct 18th, 2022
Deal Struck To Allow Pabst To Operate Historic Mansion as Venue
Attorney Mike Maistelman works with PTG, Alderman Robert Bauman and neighbors to craft agreement. Alderman otherwise fears demolition.
Oct 18th, 2022
Church Mutual Opens Milwaukee Office With Support From Former Packers
Portion of new downtown office named for linebacker George Koonce.
Oct 18th, 2022
City Can’t Figure Out What To Do With Northridge Menards Proposal
Retailer wants to add self-storage units to parking lot next to building. City concerned about unintended consequences, future development.
Oct 17th, 2022
Milwaukee Spending $1.5 Million On Lawsuits, Including Two Police Conduct Cases
And another $1.5 million in settlements is pending.
Oct 17th, 2022
Group Unveils Plans To Replace 794 With Boulevard
Rethink 794 thinks replacing elevated freeway with boulevard could lead to $1.5 billion in development, better city.
Oct 17th, 2022
Former East Side Abortion Clinic For Sale
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news
Oct 16th, 2022
New Beerline Trail Connector Building
Building will be a hub, with new cafe, on expanded trail.
Oct 14th, 2022
Library Poised To Cut Services At 5 Branches In 2023
Council debates what libraries and if service could be restored.
Oct 14th, 2022
City Wins Grant To Reconstruct Cherry Street Bridge
Bridge, which connects Downtown to Brewers Hill, was built in 1940.
Oct 13th, 2022
Cream City Brick House Proposed For East Side
Developer Juli Kaufmann would build new residence with reclaimed brick.
Oct 12th, 2022
Construction Underway on Traffic Calming Projects
New curb bump-outs and other interventions aim to reduce reckless driving.
Oct 12th, 2022
2023 Milwaukee Budget Includes $500,000 Protected Bike Lane Fund
But will council approve it?
Oct 12th, 2022
Renovated Green Bay Playfield Opens
MPS-owned park located near Interstate 43 and Capitol Drive
Oct 11th, 2022
Evers Says Fixing Financial Relationship Between State, Milwaukee and Other Cities Is Top Priority
But his proposal leaves Milwaukee far short of the revenue it needs to avoid substantial cuts.
Oct 11th, 2022
Council Delays Decision On Whether To Allow Pabst Wedding Venue
PTG bought Villa Filomena earlier this year, but downtown mansion has long drawn complaints from neighbors.
Oct 11th, 2022
After UWM Lawsuit Loss, City Could Rewrite Historic Preservation Ordinance
Change would be a safeguard on state-owned buildings.
Oct 10th, 2022
Neighbors Give Up, Historic Commission Rules Summit Homes Not Historic
But proposed apartment building still needs zoning change.
Oct 10th, 2022
Milwaukee Police Have Towed More Than 100 Vehicles Since May For Reckless Driving
New policy targets worst offenders, and it has found a number.
Oct 10th, 2022
Ahead of Council Votes, FPC Announces Labor Agreements for Concert Venues
All jobs at proposed Live Nation-affiliated venues will be performed by union members.
Oct 10th, 2022
Former Bay View MCFI Facility For Sale
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 9th, 2022
Steel Rises on Wisconsin Center Expansion
$456 million development is largest project underway in Milwaukee
Oct 7th, 2022
Chantia Lewis Ordered To Pay More Than $27,000
Former alderwoman currently serving 30 days in custody for campaign finance violations.
Oct 7th, 2022
What Two Fire Stations Will Milwaukee Fire Department Cut?
Or will an influx of Medicaid money stave off cut?
Oct 7th, 2022
Signicast Opens New Plant in Menomonee Valley
Hartford company opening plant in city to combat labor shortage.
Oct 6th, 2022
City Loses Again In Bid To Prevent Columbia Hospital Demolition
All of the windows now gone from the building while city seeks appeals court ruling.
Oct 6th, 2022
Zizzo Opens New HQ In Historic Building
Marketing firm sits on the dividing line between Third Ward and Walker's Point with space that mixes fun with work.
Oct 6th, 2022
Inside Marquette’s New Business School
University has hit the home stretch on O'Brien Hall at 16th and Wisconsin.
Oct 5th, 2022
Froedtert Planning New Southside Clinic
North Shore Bank will also open branch
Oct 5th, 2022
Business Incubator Planned for 52nd and Center
Entrepreneur-contractor-nurse would breathe new life into vacant building.
Oct 4th, 2022
Treasurer Coggs Rejects Budget Cuts
Mayor's proposed budget eliminates temporary workers, could begin eliminating practice of paying taxes in person.
Oct 4th, 2022
Sen. Ron Johnson Attacks Milwaukee Elections
While calling for an end to "division and anger," Johnson levies attack on Milwaukee's vote counting
Oct 4th, 2022
Council Members Blast $500 Fix To Hyundai Theft Problem
Manufacturer selling kit to fix problem that has given rise to "Kia Boyz" phenenom.
Oct 3rd, 2022
Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished
Ruling is a win for city, but issues remain with demolishing building.
Oct 3rd, 2022
Former Blatz Brewing Building Sold
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 2nd, 2022
Downer Avenue Townhomes Sit Nearly Finished
Four new condominiums replace fire-damaged triplex.
Sep 30th, 2022
Republicans Name CEO of 2024 Convention
Retired Wisconsin businessman, former U.S. ambassador and longtime GOP leader Steve King will lead host team.
Sep 30th, 2022
Former Alderwoman Chantia Lewis Booked Into House of Correction
Lewis, who awaits restitution hearing, must serve 30 days in custody as part of plea agreement.
Sep 30th, 2022
Milwaukee’s Credit Rating Cut
All three rating agencies have a negative outlook on cash-strapped city.
Sep 30th, 2022
Milwaukee Bucks Creating Deer District Business Improvement District
Self-taxing entity will be used to draw more events to area around Fiserv Forum.
Sep 29th, 2022
Ship-Loading Equipment Makes 1,500-Mile Trip To Port Milwaukee
Part of largest investment in port in 60 years.
Sep 29th, 2022
Committee Endorses New Public Works Leaders
Council likes mayor's picks for DPW commissioner and city engineer.
Sep 28th, 2022
MacCanon Brown Street Renaming Held
For second time. Proposal honors longtime homeless advocate, but Ald. Stamper says no one contacted him.
Sep 28th, 2022
City Wants Feedback on KK River Trails
Proposal would link two off-road trail segments, create corridor from South Side to Downtown
Sep 27th, 2022
Vote Early at Fiserv Forum, 13 Other Sites
Bucks's arena among 14 early voting sites in city of Milwaukee for November election.
Sep 27th, 2022
Deer District Concert Venue Wins First Approval, Despite Objections
Other concert venues fight Live Nation's entrance into Milwaukee market.
Sep 26th, 2022
ABC Supply Opening Northwest Side Warehouse
Diane Hendricks' company seeks first location in city in a building prior tenant 'destroyed.'
Sep 26th, 2022
Juneteenth Now An Official City Holiday
Ald. Milele Coggs leads the charge for full city recognition after 2014 'halfway measure'.
Sep 26th, 2022
Twin Disc Moving Headquarters to Milwaukee
Racine company will be led from Third Ward. Plus: Recapping the week's real estate news.
Sep 25th, 2022
Lake Park Bridge Overhaul Nears Completion
Bridge to reopen next month after six-year closure
Sep 23rd, 2022
City Assembles New Bicycle, Pedestrian Committee
Have ideas? Complaints? This citizen-led group is in charge of making formal recommendations to city officials.
Sep 23rd, 2022
5 Can’t-Miss ‘Doors Open’ Destinations
12th annual Doors Open Milwaukee features 115 buildings this weekend, but we wouldn't skip these five.
Sep 22nd, 2022
Milwaukee Rep Plans $75 Million Overhaul
Complete rebuilding of two theaters planned with Associated Bank becoming naming rights sponsor for entire Rep complex.
Sep 22nd, 2022
Police Union Sues City, Wants All Its Guns Replaced
Suit says MPD's SIG Sauger guns inadvertently fired three times, twice injuring officers.
Sep 22nd, 2022
Opportunity Center Releases Designs, Announces $5 Million Gift
Athletic facility near Capitol Drive and I-43 would be as inclusive as they come.
Sep 21st, 2022
DOJ Suing Milwaukee Landlord, Property Manager
Federal government alleges East Side property owner and his manager violated Fair Housing Act.
Sep 21st, 2022
Council Approves Paying Four Settlements
Taxpayers on the hook for yet more city settlements.
Sep 21st, 2022
Washington, Burgos Join Fire-Police Board
City Fire & Police Commission now has a record eight members.
Sep 20th, 2022
Council Unanimously Approves East Side Apartments
After heated public hearings and controversy, there was no debate before full council.
Sep 20th, 2022
Mayor Johnson Introduces First Budget
Budget raises fees, taxes, cuts police, library hours as a result of 'broken' state funding system.
Sep 20th, 2022
Kessler Resigns From Fire-Police Board
Retired judge's resignation delays mayor's push to create full, 9-member Fire & Police Commission.
Sep 19th, 2022
Vice President Harris Will Visit Milwaukee
Harris coming Thursday to speak at Democratic Attorneys General conference, meet with local Latino leaders.
Sep 19th, 2022
City Seeks Buyer For Historic Mansion
1856 Italianate mansion on S. 27th St. has quite a history. Plus: all the week's real estate news.
Sep 18th, 2022
McKinley School Saved From The Brink
Gorman's redevelopment shows that virtually any building can be saved if there is a will to do so.
Sep 16th, 2022
City Expands Vision For Harbor District Riverwalk
Bathrooms, Kaszube historical pavilion, more boat docks, but railroad disconnect remains.
Sep 16th, 2022
Affordable Apartment Project Near Downtown Gets Three-Month Extension
Haywood Group needs to finalize project financing by end of the year.
Sep 16th, 2022
Proposed Route for North-South BRT Line Unveiled
SEWRPC releases planned 27th Street bus rapid transit line plan.
Sep 16th, 2022
Should Brady Street Be Pedestrian-Only?
Business improvement district asks for further study after fatal hit-and-run.
Sep 15th, 2022
Third Ward Attracts Top 3D Printer Manufacturer
Boston area company Formlabs, a leader in 3D printer industry, opens regional HQ here.
Sep 15th, 2022
$7.5 Million Grant Will Help Create 5,000 New Minority Homeowners
Wells Fargo provides grant to boost homeownership for Milwaukee people of color.
Sep 14th, 2022
City Wins Grant To Develop Site Beneath Marquette Interchange
With $3.25 million federal grant, Menomonee Valley site would receive street extension, water and sewer service.
Sep 14th, 2022
Famed Art Museum Architect Returns For 20th Anniversary
Santiago Calatrava returns to Milwaukee. Free admission Friday at MAM .
Sep 14th, 2022
City Building New Street in Third Ward
New apartment building triggers long-desired extension of Corcoran Ave.
Sep 13th, 2022
Committee Approves East Side Apartment Project Despite Complaints
Proposed Hackett Ave. building has drawn lawsuit, contested hearings and much angst.
Sep 13th, 2022
Milwaukee Aims ‘Howitzer’ At Lawsuit
Bauman calls lawsuit by real estate agents claiming city misused federal funds 'totally bogus.'
Sep 13th, 2022
66 Developers Bid To Rehab City’s Vacant Homes
'Unprecedented response' of 66 submissions, with 15 selected to rehab 150 homes.
Sep 13th, 2022
Milwaukee Faces Cruise Ship Arms Race
Will new dock secure success for Port Milwaukee? Or will Chicago and Duluth steal the business?
Sep 12th, 2022
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Seeks New Leader
Executive director Jeremy Ebersole leaving the city's leading historic preservation group.
Sep 12th, 2022
Proposed River House Complex Grows
Plus: recapping all the week's real estate news.
Sep 11th, 2022
New Land Giving New Shape To Van Buren St.
Steel structure will soon join mass-timber Ascent.
Sep 9th, 2022
Downtown Hotel Changes Hands in Sheriff’s Sale
Atlanta-based company purchases former Fairfield Inn & Suites on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Sep 9th, 2022
Mayor Nominates Kevin Muhs To Serve As City Engineer
Muhs currently leads Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission.
Sep 9th, 2022
Committee Backs Johnson’s FPC Nominees
Council committee endorses two "immensely qualified" candidates to finally fill Fire & Police Commission.
Sep 9th, 2022
Can City Make Fond du Lac Avenue Safer?
Project would rebuild portion of artery that leads into Downtown, but may not include major changes.
Sep 8th, 2022
Council Mulls Speed Hump Policy
Nearly 250 to be installed in 2022, but what should city do next year and at what cost?
Sep 8th, 2022
‘White Box’ Buildings Planned for 124th and Brown Deer
Spec industrial buildings planned for virgin soil at city's northwestern border.
Sep 8th, 2022
Third Ward Tower Site Sells For $6 Million
Developer expected to ramp up construction of 31-story tower along the river.
Sep 7th, 2022
NY Investor Buys Office Building Near State Fair Park
Former We Energies facility had been redeveloped into office complex.
Sep 6th, 2022
Company Bets on Suburban-Style Offices
Park Place building one of 53 acquired by national real estate firm, but will it pay off?
Sep 6th, 2022
2022 Labor Day Parade
Union members march to lakefront festival grounds to see President Joe Biden.
Sep 5th, 2022
Iron District Construction Starting
But not on the soccer stadium or concert venue. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Sep 4th, 2022
Long Chase, Downtown Shootout Leads To Death of Homicide Suspect
Southside traffic stop results in chase that ends at Water Street bar district.
Sep 3rd, 2022
Taxco Apartment Complex Nears Completion
Apartment building in the front, art canvas in the back.
Sep 2nd, 2022
Northridge Unsecured, Owners Face $26,000 In Fines
Fine will increase if problems not addressed. Final hearing scheduled for Oct. 3.
Sep 2nd, 2022
Author, YIMBY Nolan Gray Headlining Urban Spaceship Conference
Annual conference's 2022 theme is "growing Milwaukee to a million person city."
Sep 1st, 2022
Mayor Taps Jerrel Kruschke To Lead Department of Public Works
Kruschke, current interim commissioner and city engineer, has risen quickly through the ranks.
Sep 1st, 2022
Wisconsin Center Seeks Artists For Expansion
$1.5 million will be spent on art to enliven convention center expansion.
Aug 31st, 2022
Goodwill Donating Building To Charter School
Former factory building would be donated to Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy.
Aug 31st, 2022
Ashanti Hamilton Resigns For Administration Job
New head of Office of Violence Prevention was 1st District alderman since 2004.
Aug 31st, 2022
Lawsuit Dropped Over East Side Apartments
Neighbors sued to stop project, only to drop the suit while still raising objections.
Aug 30th, 2022
Bucks Win Another World Championship!
But this time it's for the NBA 2K League video game.
Aug 30th, 2022
City Lets You Paint Your Street or Sidewalk
'Paint the Pavement' program invites you to turn asphalt into artwork. But don't forget the anti-slip additive.
Aug 30th, 2022
Fight Over Former Columbia Hospital Heads Back To Court
City appeals ruling, seeks to block UWM's further demolition of hospital.
Aug 29th, 2022
President To Visit Milwaukee On Labor Day
Biden will make his second presidential visit to city, attend Laborfest.
Aug 29th, 2022
Mayor Johnson Moves to Concordia Neighborhood
A new house for new mayor, who buys historic mansion on Near West Side.
Aug 29th, 2022
Northwest Side Tower Changes Hands
Seller and buyer of office tower both from the East Coast. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Aug 28th, 2022
BRT Stations Reshape Wisconsin Avenue
New transit line transforming Milwaukee's main street even before operation begins.
Aug 26th, 2022
FPC Files For Design Approval For Deer District Concert Complex
But opposition emerges and the Wisconsin Center District raises concern.
Aug 25th, 2022
Chantia Lewis Sentenced To 30 Days In Custody, 3 Years Probation
Sentence much lighter than DA wanted for two campaign finance felonies.
Aug 25th, 2022
It’s City Budget Education Week
Why does Milwaukee face a fiscal crisis? What can be done? Virtual events will provide answers.
Aug 24th, 2022
Convention Center Expansion Costs Grow By $36 Million
It's now a $456 million project, with $20 million in additional borrowing.
Aug 24th, 2022
MKE Brewing Selling 9th Street Brewery
Brewery and taproom will close on Aug. 30, but beers are expected to live on.
Aug 23rd, 2022
Commission Approves Controversial Church Apartment Plan
Heated hearing results in addition of a traffic study that city officials expect to prove negligible impact.
Aug 22nd, 2022
The 1500s Development May Be Nixed
Owner-occupant of proposed Lower East Side office and townhouse project lists property for sale.
Aug 22nd, 2022
‘100,000 Parts’ Complex Listed For Sale
Former Bay View store includes 4 properties. Another 3-property site available across the street.
Aug 22nd, 2022
Former Northwest Side Sam’s Club Sold As Industrial Property
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Aug 21st, 2022
UWM’s Klotsche Center Expansion
$8 million project adds a 16,400-square-foot annex for basketball teams.
Aug 19th, 2022
Harbor Commission Approves Massive Cleanup Facility
New 42-acre, MMSD facility on lake could store 1.9 million cubic yards of sediment
Aug 18th, 2022
Kia, Hyundai Thefts Now National Problem
Chicago's auto thefts up 767%, Seattle up 620% as Milwaukee's scourge spreads via social media.
Aug 17th, 2022
10 Riverwalk Projects Will Greatly Expand System
Three-mile, award-winning corridor is becoming far more than a downtown amenity.
Aug 16th, 2022
Milwaukee Gets $18 Million Opioid Settlement
But overdoses, deaths and need for treatment continue to increase.
Aug 16th, 2022
Who Will Run To Replace Hamilton and Lewis?
Four of 15 Common Council seats are vacant or due to be. Is Rep. David Bowen running?
Aug 15th, 2022
Ashanti Hamilton Will Lead Office of Violence Prevention
Alderman will resign to take post in his onetime rival's administration.
Aug 15th, 2022
Judge Holds Northridge Mall Owners In Contempt, Issues $2,000 Daily Fine
Chinese ownership group given until Friday to secure mall, trial scheduled for October 3.
Aug 15th, 2022
New Credit Union For The Harbor District
A branch of Summit Credit Union on S. 1st St. Plus: recapping the week's real estate news.
Aug 14th, 2022
UWM’s New Chemistry Building Rises
Building will be a gateway to STEM education on UWM campus.
Aug 12th, 2022
UWM Demolishing Former Columbia Hospital
City could still sue, but time is running out.
Aug 12th, 2022
Council Gives First Approval to New Youth Prison Site
But promises substantial time remains for formal public comment.
Aug 12th, 2022
Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month
Fire chief and mayor are fed up. Lawsuit to demolish building has critical hearing Monday.
Aug 11th, 2022
Milwaukee Company Entering Scooter Market
Johnny V's Blue Duck is setting up shop downtown.
Aug 11th, 2022
Feds Don’t Select Milwaukee For Streetcar Grant
But Beloit gets funds to build a bridge to a casino.
Aug 11th, 2022
Construction To Start On Water and Jackson Apartments
Elevation 1659 will offer unique "fingers" design.
Aug 10th, 2022
Chambers vs. Ballard For Common Council Seat
Chambers gets 60% of vote in three-way primary to fill mayor's former council seat.
Aug 10th, 2022
Trump Boosts Michels Over Kleefisch
Evers vs. Michels, Johnson vs. Barnes will make it a fall of nonstop ads. Plus: Vos almost loses.
Aug 10th, 2022
Darrin Madison Wins Assembly Race Over Kennedy
Madison, Clancy will join Assembly with backing of Democratic Socialists of America.
Aug 9th, 2022
Hodges Beats Christenson For Court Clerk Post
Retired deputy will replace John Barrett, brother of former mayor.
Aug 9th, 2022
23 Homes Receiving Free Repairs in Lindsay Heights
500 volunteers will make $300,000 worth of repairs and upgrades.
Aug 9th, 2022
Evers Announces Milwaukee Site For Lincoln Hills Replacement
Replacement for troubled youth justice facility would be on city's northwest side.
Aug 9th, 2022
Nonprofit Launches Housing Acquisition Fund To Block Outside Investors
Program aims to buy single-family homes in bulk, sell them to low and moderate income Milwaukeeans.
Aug 9th, 2022
Statewide Republican Candidates
Hotly-contested race for gubernatorial nomination is just the tip of the iceberg.
Aug 8th, 2022
Statewide Democratic Candidates
Contested races for treasurer, secretary of state, lieutenant governor and U.S. senator.
Aug 8th, 2022
10th Assembly District Race
Voters in the northeast corner of Milwaukee, Shorewood and Glendale will elect a new state representative.
Aug 8th, 2022
2nd District Common Council Race
Three candidates vying to fill Cavalier Johnson's former Common Council seat.
Aug 8th, 2022
Developer Buys Shuttered East Side Tavern
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Aug 7th, 2022
Developers Turn Corner Lot Into Five Apartments
Bay View bungalow gets new neighbors.
Aug 5th, 2022
Milwaukee Wins 2024 Republican National Convention
It's official. GOP will pick its presidential nominee in Milwaukee.
Aug 5th, 2022
Downtown Bridge Openings Rise Even As Water Levels Fall
Annual bridge openings growing by the thousands.
Aug 4th, 2022
Nikki Purvis Leaving City To Head African American Chamber
Purvis replaces Ossie Kendrix at helm of nonprofit.
Aug 4th, 2022
Meet Milwaukee’s New Emergency Manager
Ryan Zollicoffer boomerangs back to Milwaukee in time to prepare the city for 2024 RNC.
Aug 4th, 2022
Mayor Dumps Head of Violence Prevention Office
Arnitta Holliman removed from role she had held for a little more than a year.
Aug 3rd, 2022
F Street Buys Dubbel Dutch Hotel
Boutique hotel in downtown double mansion will continue under new ownership.
Aug 3rd, 2022
Nashville Rejects RNC, Milwaukee Now Lone Bidder
An official vote to grant Milwaukee the Republican convention expected Aug. 5.
Aug 3rd, 2022
MKE Film’s Cultures & Communities Festival Returns
Documentary on Rosa Parks, a "big get," is the opening night film.
Aug 2nd, 2022
City Again Has World’s Tallest Building
Once it was Milwaukee's City Hall. Now it's Ascent, proclaimed tallest timber building by international Council on Tall Buildings.
Aug 1st, 2022
Bublr Expansion Includes Smaller Docks
Adding hundreds of new e-bikes and 26 new stations, including more minimal, flexible bike-sharing docks.
Aug 1st, 2022
Art Campaign Highlights Milwaukee, New York Teens
Milwaukee streetcar and New York subway stops to feature inspirational messages.
Aug 1st, 2022
Teweles Seed Tower Has New Owners, Renovation Planned
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news
Jul 31st, 2022
Wisconsin Ave. Will Sport Honorary Name For Robert Cocroft
Cocroft spent his career first in the military, then helping others once they left.
Jul 29th, 2022
Schuster’s Returns to King Drive
Former department store now visible, to become ThriveOn King development.
Jul 29th, 2022
Godlewski Drops Out, Endorses Barnes
Field clearing for general election showdown between Mandela Barnes and Ron Johnson.
Jul 29th, 2022
What To Do If You Voted For Lasry or Nelson?
You can "spoil" your ballot and vote again, but don't wait.
Jul 28th, 2022
No More Miller Time At Fiserv Forum
Milwaukee Bucks beer sponsor is now Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch.
Jul 28th, 2022
Spec Industrial Building Approved
New Menomonee Valley building gets final city legislative approval. Cleared for development.
Jul 28th, 2022
The Federal Investigation That Isn’t
Housing investigation disappears as quietly as it appeared. What was it about?
Jul 28th, 2022
The Trade Hotel Tops Off
High-end, Deer District hotel with downtown views will open in March 2023.
Jul 27th, 2022
Lasry Dropping Out Of Senate Race
Barnes now clear frontrunner, but Godlewski still a challenger.
Jul 27th, 2022
New Penalties For Landlords Who Don’t Fix Lead Hazards
Fees, citations, even demolition for non-compliance after child tests positive for lead.
Jul 26th, 2022
IKON Hotel Deal At Risk of Default
Haywood Group could default on $4 million city loan. City could end up owning empty mall.
Jul 26th, 2022
Early Voting Begins in Milwaukee
From July 26 through August 6, voters can cast early ballot for August 9 primary at four locations in city.
Jul 26th, 2022
Police Begin Suing Reckless Drivers
MPD files lawsuit against driver with 44 violations, warns 20 more repeat reckless drivers they could be sued.
Jul 26th, 2022
Good Hope Rd. Pick ‘n Save Sold For $20 Million
Florida investor pays nearly double the assessed value for northwest side store.
Jul 26th, 2022
Zoning Changes Could Grow City Population
City looks to update zoning code, in line with Mayor Johnson's vision for growth.
Jul 25th, 2022
City Seeking Affordable Housing Developers Who Need Funding
Housing Trust Fund has $10 million to award to worthy projects.
Jul 25th, 2022
Nelson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes
Nelson says progressives now have a single candidate to unite behind.
Jul 25th, 2022
Fires Badly Damage Northridge Mall
More troubles for vacant mall. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 24th, 2022
Street Car Flats Take Shape
99-year-old office building finds new life as housing
Jul 22nd, 2022
Milwaukee Police Sending Body Armor To Ukraine
Sister city Irpin will receive donations of disused protective equipment.
Jul 22nd, 2022
Mayor Johnson Looks Back On His First 100 Days In Office
Public safety, financial issues, economic development and contracting COVID-19 for the second time.
Jul 22nd, 2022
Patrick Pauly Appointed Head of Milwaukee Water Works
Civil engineer has worked at city-owned utility since 1991.
Jul 21st, 2022
Charter School Reveals New $20 Million High School
Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy seeking to raise $25 million for new building and adding middle school.
Jul 21st, 2022
MPD Tries New Tactics For Vehicle Thefts, Reckless Driving
MPD using bait cars to catch car thieves. State Patrol will provide assistance on Capitol and Fond du Lac.
Jul 21st, 2022
New $5,000 Fine For Not Reporting Stolen Guns
Proposal includes a requirement to securely store guns in cars. MPD backing proposal.
Jul 21st, 2022
World’s Tallest Timber Tower Opens
Downtown mass-timber high-rise mixes exposed wood aesthetic with loads of amenities.
Jul 20th, 2022
State’s Largest HIV Clinic Relocating, Expanding
Vivent Health moving from Plankinton Ave. to former MATC building on 6th and McKinley.
Jul 19th, 2022
Mayor Johnson Goes To Harvard
Milwaukee's leader among 40 mayors participating in Harvard City Leadership Program.
Jul 19th, 2022
Rite-Hite Will Open New HQ In City
First employees will move from Brown Deer, other locations to headquarters in Reed Street Yards south of Downtown.
Jul 19th, 2022
Midtown Walmart Bought By Self Storage Company
But using the facility for self storage would require zoning change from city.
Jul 18th, 2022
Evers Helps Finance 10 Affordable Housing Proposals
Funding will benefit 22 projects in 11 counties, including 10 projects in Milwaukee.
Jul 18th, 2022
Ald. Chantia Lewis Pleads Guilty, Removed From Office
Alderwoman faces August sentencing hearing following felony plea.
Jul 18th, 2022
Fiserv Again Flirts With Relocating Headquarters
Plus: Our recap of the week's real estate news
Jul 17th, 2022
Work Underway on East Side Affordable Apartments
New building located at the northern end of Water Street
Jul 15th, 2022
GOP Panel Picks Milwaukee To Host 2024 Convention
Full committee must still vote in early August to approve Milwaukee.
Jul 15th, 2022
Kohl’s Downtown Store Is Test of Smaller Format
CEO promises data-driven approach to deliver everything customers love about Kohl's.
Jul 15th, 2022
City Seeking Grant For Streetcar Convention Center Extension
$33 million project could receive boost with $25 million in federal funds.
Jul 15th, 2022
UW Credit Union Will Anchor East Side Building
Developer completes purchase of site for car-lite building on E. North Ave.
Jul 15th, 2022
The Backyard Bar Creating New Backyard
Bay View bar losing its patio to new restaurant, but creating new space by demolishing house.
Jul 14th, 2022
Biden’s Infrastructure Czar Visits City, Touts Lead Lateral Funding
City has replaced 524 laterals this year, but Biden administration says that will greatly increase with federal funding.
Jul 13th, 2022
Design Board Okays Third Ward Project
5-story, 258-unit, $80 million complex near Summerfest gets conditional approval, with more revisions expected.
Jul 13th, 2022
Kohl’s Planning Downtown Store
Department store would be located on first floor of old Boston Store space.
Jul 13th, 2022
City’s Recycling Up 9%, Revenues Up, Too
New methods of collection boost amount recycled, supply-chain issues increase revenues.
Jul 12th, 2022
Mayor Acts To Create Full Fire & Police Commission
Johnson picks two new appointees to FPC, giving it 9 members for first time.
Jul 12th, 2022
Historic Commission Okays 55-Unit East Side Apartment Building
But St. Mark's church project may face a more contentious zoning hearing.
Jul 11th, 2022
Court Says UWM Can Demolish Columbia Hospital
City loses suit opposing this and may decide not to appeal decision.
Jul 11th, 2022
What Will Police Buy With Forfeiture Funds?
$1.48 million in seized assets will pay for everything from pole camera to ice cream freezer.
Jul 11th, 2022
VA Demolishing Soldiers Home Power Plant
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 10th, 2022
TIF Could Fund Traffic Calming, Affordable Housing Near Downtown
City proposing $6.5 million for traffic calming, anti-displacement housing efforts in area north of Fiserv Forum.
Jul 8th, 2022
What’s That Big, New Tower at The Port?
Largest port investment in 60 years is beginning to materialize. See it from the Hoan Bridge.
Jul 8th, 2022
Car-Lite East Side Building Wins Approval
Modern building would embody urbanism principles of those built 100 years before it.
Jul 8th, 2022
Mayor Johnson’s New HR Director Gets Committee Endorsement
Harper Donahue would move from the City of Madison to Milwaukee.
Jul 7th, 2022
Should City Preserve Industrial Properties Near 11th and Bruce?
Study will look at land-use options for preserving century-old industrial district.
Jul 7th, 2022
Million-Dollar Childcare Center Filling Vacant School
Tashawana Green opening new facility in Sherman Park with backing of Northwest Side CDC.
Jul 6th, 2022
MIAD Overhauling Campus Center
Planning to improve campus center, expand scholarships and grow its student body.
Jul 6th, 2022
31-Story Third Ward Tower Developer Applies For Construction Permits
Hines planning fall groundbreaking at 333 N. Water St.
Jul 6th, 2022
Nashville RNC Contract Withdrawn
The lone city competing with Milwaukee for convention struggling to pass host agreement.
Jul 5th, 2022
Local Investor Buys Ma Baensch Building
Group also purchased former Miller Brewing building at Bartlett and Irving.
Jul 5th, 2022
The Return of Milwaukee’s Independence Day Parades
Community groups, candy and candidates fill Milwaukee's streets
Jul 4th, 2022
Urban Ecology Center Plans Event Venue
East Side event space is near Oak Leaf Trail and the river. Plus: A big week of real estate news.
Jul 3rd, 2022
New Hotel Hints At Potential of Deer District
The Trade could be a key connecting piece between Fiserv Forum and Downtown, activating forlorn W. Juneau Ave.
Jul 1st, 2022
Milwaukee Seeks Partners On Project Lowering Speed Limits
Firms will design outreach campaign, measure results for project to lower speed limits to 20 mph.
Jul 1st, 2022
Bicycle-Walking Trail Would Run From S. 105th St. To Lakefront
9-mile Powerline Trail would connect Milwaukee and 3 suburbs. First leg opens this year.
Jun 30th, 2022
Historic Schuster’s Department Store Getting Exposed
$105 million ThriveOn King project turning warehouse into offices, housing, food hall.
Jun 30th, 2022
Northridge Owners Renew Legal Battle With City
Chinese investment group finds new attorney, now represented by McDonald & Kloth.
Jun 30th, 2022
“Kia Boyz” Film Results In Felony Charges
MPD uses web of evidence, including the film, to arrest 17-year-old. He faces multiple felony charges.
Jun 29th, 2022
Burnham Playfield Reopens To Happy Crowd
Southside park boasts splash pad, playground, futsal and basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields
Jun 29th, 2022
Say Goodbye to Harp & Shamrock Building
137-year-old building that housed tavern on Wells St. planned for demolition, though precisely when not clear.
Jun 29th, 2022
Selena Mural Towers Over Walker’s Point
New, six-story mural by Mauricio Ramirez stands tall over Zocalo Food Park, is visible from I-94.
Jun 28th, 2022
City Selling The Other Turner Hall
North Avenue building was used for concerts, boxing and socialist rallies. What's next?
Jun 28th, 2022
Inside Komatsu Mining’s Massive New Harbor District Campus
P&H parent company swaps a ribbon cutting for a tree planting in opening new factory.
Jun 27th, 2022
New Development For One Of Milwaukee’s Most Contaminated Properties
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 26th, 2022
Journal Square Redevelopment Nears Completion
Apartments, student housing, a high school and, maybe, a hotel.
Jun 24th, 2022
New Land Plans New S. 5th St. Building
Firm pursuing fourth apartment complex in Walker's Point.
Jun 23rd, 2022
Who Wants To Be Milwaukee’s Public Works Czar?
Mayor Cavalier Johnson seeking new Public Works Commissioner.
Jun 23rd, 2022
Milwaukee Planning To Eliminate Traffic Crash Deaths
City, led by Mayor Cavalier Johnson, adopts "Vision Zero" policy
Jun 23rd, 2022
Milwaukee Offering No-Appointment Vaccination For Everyone Six Months and Older
CDC authorizes COVID-19 vaccination for those ages six months to four years.
Jun 22nd, 2022
Iron District Developers Buy Site
Apartments, soccer stadium, hotel and concert venue planned.
Jun 22nd, 2022
City Closes Burger King With Inside-Job Shooting
Council denies renewal of license, with alderman citing "a culture of" carrying weapons.
Jun 22nd, 2022
Historic Home Could Become Coffee Shop
Long an art gallery, the 1890s Knapp St. house in Downtown could see new life.
Jun 22nd, 2022
Developer Delays Menomonee Valley Building
Westminster Capital puts speculative project on hold until at least late July.
Jun 22nd, 2022
Car Wins Battle With Commercial Garage
North Avenue building will be razed by city after reckless motorist rammed it.
Jun 21st, 2022
$900,000 Settlement For Improper Firings By Chief Morales
Suit charges former police chief terminated seven Investigators without due process.
Jun 21st, 2022
City Approves Scooters Through 2023
But it will take until at least August for private operators to re-enter Milwaukee.
Jun 21st, 2022
The Hop Returns To Full Service
After months of mechanical, staffing issues a full return, with extended hours during Summerfest
Jun 21st, 2022
Scooters Set For August Return
Council poised to approve new "study" on Tuesday, which would last through 2023.
Jun 20th, 2022
City Selling 1880s-Era Building Near Downtown
2,436-square-foot commercial building on W. Walnut St. could house a variety of uses.
Jun 20th, 2022
Teak Townhomes Offer Unique Format
Developer's second project on Lower East Side replaces vacant lot near Pulaski Park.
Jun 20th, 2022
Bike Racing Series Rolls Into Milwaukee
Races in Bay View and the East Side this week promise to draw crowds, high-level cycling.
Jun 19th, 2022
Ma Baensch Building Is For Sale
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 19th, 2022
$420 Million Convention Center Expansion Moving Forward
Biggest construction project in Milwaukee is just under two years from completion.
Jun 17th, 2022
New Mural Tackles Isolation, Celebration, Mental Health
Tia Richardson paints new downtown mural on the side of the Grand Avenue Club.
Jun 17th, 2022
Mount Mary, Partners Celebrate Opening Trinity Woods Complex
Intergenerational living complex unites everyone from retired nuns to toddlers under one roof.
Jun 17th, 2022
New Group Takes Over Veterans’ Tiny Houses Project
Northwest side project to house and support homeless veterans could be headed to actual construction.
Jun 16th, 2022
Iron District Apartments Subsidy Gets First Approval
Michigan Street Commons would bring 99 units of affordable housing to Westown.
Jun 16th, 2022
Sculpture Milwaukee Returning In Phases For 2022
Five pieces on display now with more to follow as part of sixth-annual series.
Jun 16th, 2022
ARPA Funds Can’t Plug City Budget Hole
Deficit keeps growing and even devoting every ARPA dollar to it won't solve problem.
Jun 15th, 2022
Can Menomonee Valley Project Attract Tenants?
Style of industrial development common in suburbs draws questions at City Hall.
Jun 15th, 2022
New Apartment Building, Rebuilt Parish Hall For St. Mark’s
East Side development near Downer Ave. adds housing, targeted at saving church.
Jun 15th, 2022
Clifton Crump Named To Zoning Board
Former secretary of city's Board of Zoning Appeals returns to serve on board, to acclaim from council members.
Jun 14th, 2022
Open Meetings For Scaled-Down Stadium Interchange
WisDOT meetings Tuesday, Wednesday for public comments on diverging-diamond design.
Jun 13th, 2022
Milwaukee’s Third Tallest Building Could Be Redeveloped
Plus: Recapping 10 other real estate stories of the week.
Jun 12th, 2022
Rite-Hite’s New HQ Gets Glassy
New complex now reflects the neighborhood around it.
Jun 10th, 2022
Choice School Consolidating Campuses, Building Gym
Victory Christian Academy transforming former St. John Kanty church.
Jun 10th, 2022
State Street Pizza Pub Opens This Weekend
New restaurant focuses on quick service, sports and craft beer.
Jun 10th, 2022
The Death and Life of the Locust Street Festival
Festival canceled, but local businesses step in to offer alternatives.
Jun 10th, 2022
Police Officers Lied About Vaccine Status
Two officers lied to take a taxpayer-funded trip, under advice from Lieutenant who retired before discipline could be issued.
Jun 9th, 2022
Old Astronautics HQ Could Become Economic Empowerment Center
Developer JoAnne Sabir envisions hub for Black empowerment near Capitol and Teutonia.
Jun 9th, 2022
St. Augustine Building Elementary School On Entire City Block
$49 million building will create city's largest school campus, serving 2,400 pupils.
Jun 8th, 2022
Help For Taxpayers Paying City Water Fee
Little known programs help you pay water and street lighting fee or even your mortgage.
Jun 8th, 2022
Company Moving From Shorewood To South Side
Makers of ZYN beverage will redevelop warehouse on the border of Menomonee Valley.
Jun 8th, 2022
Interviewing The ‘Kia Boyz’
Amid epidemic of car theft in city, video by 'Tommy G' interviews the perpetrators.
Jun 7th, 2022
Father-Daughter Duo Restoring Milwaukee’s ‘Boat House’
Nautically-themed house could be damaged by its lighthouse without a rescue.
Jun 7th, 2022
Gregory Haanstad Named U.S Attorney
Nominee, if confirmed, would get second term as U.S. Attorney and top prosecutor for Southeast Wisconsin.
Jun 7th, 2022
Demolition Starts For New Public Museum
$240 million Milwaukee Public Museum facility to be built at 6th and McKinley, where building being razed housed Urban Milwaukee's first office.
Jun 7th, 2022
Work Starting On ThriveOn King Project
$105 million project will transform former Schuster's/Gimbels department store.
Jun 7th, 2022
Ieshuh Griffin Booted From Ballot In Two Aldermanic Races
Griffin attempted to run to replace both Cavalier Johnson and Nik Kovac.
Jun 6th, 2022
Trio of Center Street Properties For Sale
City seeking new owners for buildings on historic commercial corridor.
Jun 6th, 2022
Northridge Mall Attorneys Quit, Chinese Group Must Find New Counsel
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 5th, 2022
Inside The Phillis Wheatley School Redevelopment
Mayor, county executive and HUD regional administrator tour building in advance of July opening.
Jun 3rd, 2022
City Selling Harbor District Development Site
Freshwater Plaza site could house six-story building.
Jun 3rd, 2022
Summerfest Leader Will Step Down At End of 2023
Don Smiley will return at the end of 2023. Sarah Smith Pancheri named president.
Jun 3rd, 2022
Embezzlement, Misconduct Trial Scheduled For Chantia Lewis
Lewis now faces multiple, fast-approaching deadlines to resolve her four felony charges.
Jun 3rd, 2022
Oriental Theatre Hosting World Premiere Friday Night
Small Town Wisconsin makes its big-screen debut in Milwaukee before going nationwide.
Jun 2nd, 2022
Beverage Company Relocating To Walker’s Point
Makers of ZYN are poised to redevelop three-story warehouse.
Jun 2nd, 2022
City Funds Would Support Iron District Housing Project
Proposed tax incremental financing district scheduled for June review.
Jun 2nd, 2022
27-Page Complaint Blasts City Attorney
Tearman Spencer and top deputies face new complaints of misusing public funds, kickbacks and more.
Jun 1st, 2022
Mayor Signs RNC Agreement To Applause
But two big questions remain: will city win convention and will it benefit financially?
Jun 1st, 2022
Royal Capital Plans $200 Million ‘Lifestyle Campus’
Cudahy Farms would ultimately have 1,110 units on 51 acres near 91st and Brown Deer.
Jun 1st, 2022
Council Approves RNC Deal, Drops $6 Million Request
Move praised by mayor, convention backers.
Jun 1st, 2022
A New Plan For Universal Driver’s Education
Common Ground's proposal calls for insurance companies to be lead funders of program.
May 31st, 2022
$2 Million Grant Will Train Minorities, Help Replace Lead Laterals
Federal infrastructure funds help Milwaukee Water Works expand, diversify workforce.
May 31st, 2022
Marcus Center Starts Construction On Former Chestnut Grove
Redeveloped outdoor space for concerts would include 24 honey locust trees.
May 31st, 2022
Inside The Soldiers Home Redevelopment
See inside and learn the story of how a crumbling, Civil War-era complex was saved.
May 30th, 2022
Genke Plans New Bay View Development
Initially listed as 6 duplexes, but plans are changing for 10,320-square-foot site on E. Oklahoma Ave.
May 30th, 2022
DHS Ditching Coggs Center For Northwest Side
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news
May 29th, 2022
Port Traffic Fell in 2021
"But that's not the whole story," says port director.
May 27th, 2022
Community Within The Corridor Expects First Residents In July
Largest private affordable housing development in Wisconsin history nears completion.
May 27th, 2022
Should Select City Employees Be Paid More Than Mayor?
Alderwoman Coggs warns it could primarily benefit white men.
May 27th, 2022
Inside The Renovated St. Francis of Assisi Church and Monastery
Friars celebrate completion of complex that supports their faith and service, while housing quite the basement.
May 26th, 2022
Blood Center Announced As ThriveOn King Tenant
Operation will focus on increasing blood donations from diverse communities.
May 26th, 2022
Funeral Home Becoming Apartments
Kinnickinnic Ave. building proposed for apartment conversion.
May 26th, 2022
Protasiewicz Running For Supreme Court
Milwaukee circuit court judge running in 2023 election for seat being vacated by retiring Justice Roggensack.
May 25th, 2022
Council Members Asking RNC For $6 Million
Milwaukee can't otherwise benefit from convention because of lack of sales or hotel tax.
May 25th, 2022
Spike Brewing Could Build New Facility
Brewing equipment manufacturer with sales in 20 countries would occupy vacant city lot near Holton and Capitol.
May 25th, 2022
The World Naked Bike Ride Returns
Milwaukee's second annual 'bare as you dare' event takes place June 25.
May 25th, 2022
New High School Planned in Bronzeville
Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy would demolish warehouse for new building.
May 24th, 2022
Advocacy Groups Urge City, Reject RNC
Milwaukee a finalist for Republican convention. Mayor calls it a 'business decision, not a political one.'
May 24th, 2022
City Plans 27 Early Voting Sites
Council set to approve list, including Fiserv Forum and Gee's Clippers, but not all may be used.
May 24th, 2022
1,000 Cruise Passengers Visited City On Weekend
Record tourism weekend for Milwaukee, with three cruise ships visiting city.
May 24th, 2022
Evers Awards $2.2 Million For City Policing
ARPA funds will aid Milwaukee's efforts to control crowds, curb violence in downtown bar districts.
May 23rd, 2022
Bucks, FPC Plan Downtown Concert Venue
Two buildings with 800 and 4,000 person capacities on former Bradley Center site.
May 23rd, 2022
More Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released
11-acre development with new soccer stadium, concert venue lists big-name supporters.
May 23rd, 2022
Bay View Restaurant Would Have Two Buildings, Multiple Patios
$2.5 million restaurant complex planned. Plus: A big week of real estate news.
May 22nd, 2022
Nova Rises Along Van Buren
New apartment building will eventually rise eight stories over busy downtown street.
May 20th, 2022
Century City Will Be Used For Concrete Crushing
Concrete will be trucked west from N. Humboldt Blvd.
May 20th, 2022
Wisconsin Center Expansion Over Budget
WCD exploring value engineering, additional bonding, federal grants and cutting features.
May 20th, 2022
Soccer Stadium, Concert Venue Planned For Downtown
6th and Michigan complex would transform Westown and impact local concert business.
May 20th, 2022
Brandon Jennings Attempting to Launch Milwaukee Voucher School
Former NBA player seeking to open BALL City Academy.
May 19th, 2022
Admiral’s Wharf Construction Could Start This Summer
Developer moving to close financing package after two years of delays.
May 19th, 2022
100,000 Parts Store Closed, Auction Underway
Owner Dan Wiken passed away in 2021 at the age of 92.
May 19th, 2022
Summerfest Will Pay Full Cost of Policing For Second Straight Year
After the issue came to a head in 2019, city is being compensated for securing festival.
May 19th, 2022
‘Traffic Gardens’ Coming to MPS Buildings
Part of Safe Routes to School program, teaching students how to bike and follow rules of the road.
May 19th, 2022
Third Ward Apartments Design Overhauled
But architectural review board raises many issues for planned apartment complex. Expect more changes and a new city street.
May 18th, 2022
Boone & Crockett Owners Building Public Riverwalk
Owners will create first riverwalk segment along Milwaukee's inner harbor.
May 18th, 2022
Milwaukee Will Enforce Citywide Curfew For Those 16 And Under
Decision comes after 21 shot, 11 arrested from three Friday shootings.
May 17th, 2022
Judge Reverses $1.4 Million Verdict Against Bauman, City
Lawsuit over Bauman's criticism of demolished housing facility dates back to 2007.
May 17th, 2022
Employ Milwaukee Opens Office On Northwest Side
New satellite office, the first of others planned, is located within a church.
May 17th, 2022
City Selling Building At 58th And Burleigh
Two-story, mid-century building has potential and one-time connection to controversial landlord.
May 17th, 2022
Taco John’s, Popeyes Opening Near Airport
Plan Commission okays two new fast food places in vacant site at 5th and Layton.
May 17th, 2022
Menomonee Valley Building Wins Key Approval
180,469-square-foot building on Canal St. to be built on 'spec,' as a possible warehouse.
May 16th, 2022
Lakefront Beer Garden Will Return
War Memorial beer garden, operated by Kegel's, will offer longer hours, live music, weekly bike rides.
May 16th, 2022
Michels Leads Kleefisch In New Poll
Recently announced candidate in GOP primary for governor 1% ahead of Kleefisch; most voters still "not sure" who to support.
May 16th, 2022
Former Midtown Center Wal-Mart For Sale
Vacant since 2016, store will be auctioned off starting June 20. Starting bid is $825,000.
May 16th, 2022
Bray Architects Could Move HQ In Walker’s Point
Company is growing, could be on the move. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 15th, 2022
Downtown Curfew Instituted, Bucks Watch Party Canceled
Mass shooting triggers two-night curfew for individuals under 21, Bucks cancel Deer District party.
May 14th, 2022
17 People Shot, 10 In Custody From Water Street Shooting
21 people shot across three incidents downtown Friday night following Bucks game.
May 14th, 2022
Element Opens in Walker’s Point, Nearly Fully Leased
New S. 5th St. apartment building finds no issue drawing residents.
May 13th, 2022
Milwaukee Preparing Agreement For Possible Republican National Convention
Common Council would approve framework agreement to allow formal work with GOP.
May 13th, 2022
Hue Opens New Bay View Location
Restaurant constructed a new building in front of former Sven's Cafe to create new space.
May 13th, 2022
Last Call To Buy Milwaukee Brewing Company
Disposition firm seeking offers by May 25 to buy all or parts of brewery.
May 13th, 2022
No New Third Ward Concert Venue
FPC is considering other sites away from Summerfest grounds.
May 13th, 2022
Historic Commission Debates Artificial Turf for High School Field
Commission overrules its staff to allow Washington High School to install artificial turf field.
May 12th, 2022
Green Infrastructure Project Planned For Interstate 94 and Becher Street
Site divides Harbor District and Bay View from Lincoln Village, has homeless encampment.
May 12th, 2022
2022 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
25 projects cover entire city, range from big to small.
May 12th, 2022
Aurora Announces Merger, HQ Relocation to North Carolina
Merger with Atrium Health would create nation's 5th biggest healthcare provider.
May 11th, 2022
Concordia 27 Will Offer Housing, Meals, Education
NWSP, State, Wiegand to redevelop N. 27th St. building, create west side community hub.
May 11th, 2022
City Awards Vouchers to 7 West Side Housing Projects
Awards will advance the creation or rehabilitation of 390 apartments.
May 10th, 2022
Milwaukee Strikes Out In WHEDA Awards
Not one new city project won tax credits in latest round of WHEDA awards.
May 10th, 2022
Street Lighting Still Burning Issue For City
Lights are frequently out. Council allocates $20 million to replace them, but effort may take years to complete.
May 10th, 2022
New High-End Restaurant For Downtown
Mediterranean restaurant Lupi & Iris features food by James Beard award-winning chef.
May 10th, 2022
Potawatomi Plans $100 Million Casino Overhaul
Adding 1,800 slot machines, high-limit gambling room and rock'n'roll restaurant.
May 9th, 2022
New Giannis Mural Completed
A 54-feet-high mural on E. Wisconsin has Giannis looking west toward Fiserv Forum.
May 9th, 2022
City Handing Out Free Gun Locks
Part of broader effort to reduce gun violence and accidental shootings by kids, say mayor and police chief.
May 9th, 2022
Special Election Called For Kovac’s Seat
Veteran alderman is now the city budget director. Primary would be on August 9
May 9th, 2022
Cruise Ship Leaves Milwaukee Twice
Ship gets as far north as Mequon, then returns to port due to a missing crew member.
May 9th, 2022
Factory Faces $15 Million Pollution, PCBs Cleanup
Site near Capitol and Holton has toxic history. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 8th, 2022
New Apartment Building Will Include Six-Story Mural
Taxco Apartments will serve as canvas for Ramirez to create new Selena mural after original demolished.
May 6th, 2022
Biggest Cruise Ship On Great Lakes Makes First Milwaukee Visit
See inside the brand new Viking Octantis.
May 6th, 2022
City Selling Old Capitol Drive Fire Station
Two bidders vying for property.
May 6th, 2022
Mount Mary Hires Isabelle Cherney As President
Cherney will replace Christine Pharr, who is retiring this summer.
May 6th, 2022
Vacant 27th Street Building Will See New Life
Agora Direct will operate one-stop contractor hub along W. Clybourn St.
May 6th, 2022
MPD Temporarily Lost More Than 8,000 Citations
Offenses including speeding, disorderly conduct, assault and battery had no follow-up after ticket issued.
May 5th, 2022
Northwestern Mutual Providing $5 Million For Black-Owned Business Loans
Northwest Side Community Development Corporation and Legacy Redevelopment Corporation will make loans from new fund.
May 5th, 2022
Three Candidates Running To Replace Cavalier Johnson On Council
Including one candidate that just challenged Johnson for mayor.
May 5th, 2022
Should Milwaukee Remove A Second Freeway?
1.5-mile-long Wisconsin Highway 175, formerly US 41, could become a boulevard.
May 4th, 2022
Park East Apartments Moving Forward
Developer buys vacant site along E. Ogden Ave. for $5 million, plans 197-unit complex.
May 4th, 2022
Committee Backs Kovac For Budget Director
A unanimous vote for alderman, whose resignation is expected to occur May 9.
May 4th, 2022
City Faces $9.5 Million In Legal Claims
Allegations of coerced confession, wrongful termination and underpayment of wages.
May 4th, 2022
Outside Counsel Will Represent City On Complaint Against City Attorney
City Attorney Tearman Spencer is being sued for harassment, discrimination.
May 3rd, 2022
Milwaukee Adding 37 New Wards
Supreme Court ruling changed state legislators for some city residents, requiring additional map revisions.
May 3rd, 2022
Streetcar Service Goes From Bad To Worse
Maintenance issue leaves it with just one vehicle running Monday, causing 40-minute waits.
May 3rd, 2022
Lena Taylor Could Sue City Over Flooding
State senator alleges rental property damaged by city contractor work. City Attorney's Office denies claim.
May 2nd, 2022
No New Jackpot Tax at Potawatomi
Borkowski pulls his proposal after meeting with casino CEO. But he already has a new more modest plan.
May 2nd, 2022
7 Vehicles Towed In 36 Hours Under New City Policy
New police policy part of broader effort to stop reckless driving.
May 2nd, 2022
Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly
County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.
May 2nd, 2022
Thousands March for Immigrant Rights
Voces da la Frontera leads May Day march, challenges Pres. Biden and Sen. Ron Johnson
May 2nd, 2022
City Seeks Firms To Transform Vacant Homes
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 1st, 2022
New East Side Townhomes
Four Downer Avenue condos for sale for between $550,000 and $675,000.
Apr 29th, 2022
Mayor, Students Celebrate Arbor Day With Tree Planting
Mayor Johnson, DPW plant trees along 30th Street corridor with students from nearby schools.
Apr 29th, 2022
Evers Allocating $20 Million For Affordable Housing Projects
Program could move 17 Milwaukee projects from rendering to reality.
Apr 28th, 2022
Bublr Rolling Out Hundreds of E-Bikes, 26 New Stations
New e-bikes are "awesome" and "extremely fun" says Mayor Johnson.
Apr 28th, 2022
Busy Intersection Will Promote Kindness
Artist Fred Kaems partnering with North Shore Bank on effort.
Apr 28th, 2022
Perez Shakes Up Committee Assignments
Musical chairs game has new leaders at the helm of city's most powerful committees.
Apr 28th, 2022
Campbell’s Irish Pub Closing
Packy sells his tavern, featured on TV show "Bar Rescue," but new owner doesn't plan to run a bar.
Apr 28th, 2022
Vliet Street Reconstruction Gets Federal Funding
Plus: Humboldt reconstruction nearly 50% over budget and the future of Highway 175.
Apr 27th, 2022
City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants
Health department's Office of Violence Prevention wins $5 million federal grant.
Apr 26th, 2022
Downtown Gets Three-Story Giannis Mural
It will be the fifth, and largest, Milwaukee mural honoring Antetokounmpo.
Apr 26th, 2022
DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs
Plan to combat reckless driving, protect pedestrians using ARPA funds.
Apr 26th, 2022
How Will City Plan Change Bay View?
DCD is at halfway point in process, planning three development sites for neighborhood.
Apr 26th, 2022
Who Will Lead Public Works Department?
Proposal would give Mayor Johnson ability to pick non-engineer to lead key department.
Apr 25th, 2022
Donovan Now A Suburban Republican Running For Assembly
20-year Milwaukee alderman wants to stop city's "chaos" from spreading to suburbs.
Apr 25th, 2022
Investor Buys Shuttered West Milwaukee Malt Plant
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 24th, 2022
New Sorority House Rises Near Marquette
But what happened to the last house on the lot?
Apr 22nd, 2022
Riverwest Food Pantry Changes Name, Announces Expanded Vision
Kinship Community Food Center is seeking a new headquarters.
Apr 22nd, 2022
Free Milwaukee Film Festival Tickets
See a movie on us at the Milwaukee Film Festival.
Apr 22nd, 2022
Aaron Lipski Given Four-Year Term As Fire Chief
Chief comes from a family that is synonymous with Milwaukee fire fighting.
Apr 22nd, 2022
Milwaukee River Could Become A Salmon Spawning Hub
Sport fishing group will start releasing fish from pens near rowing club.
Apr 22nd, 2022
Bob Donovan Considers Another Run For Office
Former alderman and two-time mayoral candidate publicly considering run for Assembly.
Apr 22nd, 2022
ThriveOn Investing $5 Million In Neighborhood Childcare Facilities
Malaika Early Learning Center will operate new center at ThriveOn King complex.
Apr 22nd, 2022
Melvina Park Expansion To Start Later This Year
Century City park will quadruple in size, replacing empty parking lots with play space.
Apr 21st, 2022
Want To Visit Summerfest’s Children’s Park? Check The Schedule
Northwestern Mutual Community Park is free and popular, but availability is based on fest calendar.
Apr 21st, 2022
Special Election Called For Northside Aldermanic Seat
Winner will replace newly-elected Mayor Cavalier Johnson.
Apr 20th, 2022
Help Clean Milwaukee’s River Banks
Saturday is Milwaukee Riverkeeper's annual cleanup. Last year's removed 110,000 pounds of trash.
Apr 20th, 2022
New Apartment Project Not About Cars
Four-story, 53-unit apartment building planned for E. North Ave. has just 18 on-site parking spots.
Apr 20th, 2022
Community Land Trust Comes To Town
Nonprofit creates affordable housing and equity through land leases, initial subsidies.
Apr 19th, 2022
Rep. Brostoff Will Run For Aldermanic Seat
Jonathan Brostoff will seek seat being vacated by Nik Kovac and won't run for re-election to State Assembly.
Apr 19th, 2022
Experimental Coffee Shop Adds New Location
Discourse cafe opens second location -- for now -- at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Apr 19th, 2022
Perez Elected Common Council President
Ald. Jose Perez is first Latino to lead council. Fills vacancy created by Johnson's election as mayor.
Apr 19th, 2022
Ald. Kovac Named Budget Director, Will Resign Council Seat
Kovac has represented the East Side and Riverwest since 2008.
Apr 19th, 2022
City Braces For More Lawsuit Settlements
Unusual number of claims by this early in the year. City may transfer $850,00 into settlements account.
Apr 18th, 2022
Bronzeville Project Could Be Creative Hub
Partnership envisions four-story, 54-apartment complex and three-story creative hub for entrepreneurs at 6th and North.
Apr 18th, 2022
Former Theater Could Become Art Studio
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 17th, 2022
Harley-Davidson’s New Event Venue
The Garage will offer skyline views, industrial-chic style.
Apr 15th, 2022
SoftwareONE Moving Office To Third Ward
Firm moving North American HQ of global cloud solutions provider, and 135 employees, from Waukesha to Milwaukee.
Apr 15th, 2022
Developer Seeks Extension To Develop City Place Apartments
New affordable housing development would be just north of Fiserv Forum and proposed museum.
Apr 15th, 2022
City Preparing Menomonee Valley Site For Development
Three buildings could be built on Kneeland Properties site.
Apr 14th, 2022
Cruise Ships Return to Milwaukee
For the first time since 2019 cruises return, the city expecting 33 visits in 2022.
Apr 14th, 2022
Grossman Sells Two East Side Buildings
But investor is expected to grow his holdings in the neighborhood.
Apr 14th, 2022
Federal Grant Could Help Stave Off 1,300 Layoffs
But only for a couple years. Milwaukee still needs state help.
Apr 14th, 2022
New Third Ward Building Revealed
Minnesota firm plans a five-story, 260-unit apartment building near Summerfest grounds.
Apr 13th, 2022
New Mayor Offers Upbeat Inaugural Address
A who's who crowd cheers Johnson's vision of improved public safety and family-supporting jobs
Apr 13th, 2022
Choice School Must Pay Property Taxes
Deal for Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy to purchase former MPS school will require this.
Apr 13th, 2022
New Tower Planned For East Side
Goll Mansion site could see new high rise.
Apr 12th, 2022
Foreclosed Home Will House Those Displaced By Lead Abatement
Community Advocates will buy, rehab city-owned home for temporarily displaced families.
Apr 12th, 2022
Garden Homes Project May Get Extension
Ald. Hamilton backs redevelopment, once threatened to camp out if neighborhood not cleaned up.
Apr 12th, 2022
The Fight Over Columbia Hospital
Council poised to give building historic protection; UWM could sue.
Apr 12th, 2022
Menards Plans Northridge Expansion
Retailer building out self-storage facility on former Pick 'n Save property.
Apr 12th, 2022
Join Us at Amorphic Beer
Come to Urban Milwaukee's first Beer Bash since 2020 and see the city's newest brewery.
Apr 12th, 2022
DNS Could Drop City Attorney, Hire Its Own
Council debates, then holds off proposal to help Department of Neighborhood Services.
Apr 12th, 2022
Should Milwaukee Add Jackpot Tax?
Ald. Borkowski pushes 1% tax of all jackpots of at least $1,200 won at Potawatomi casino.
Apr 12th, 2022
New Assessments Hike Residential Values By 17.7%
Property values surging across the entire city, but won't necessary mean a tax increase.
Apr 11th, 2022
The End of Milwaukee’s Rush Hour?
Weekday traffic volumes are down in state and city since 2019. So is bus ridership.
Apr 11th, 2022
Madison Company Buys Third Ward Block
Plus: Recapping a flurry of real estate stories in the past week.
Apr 10th, 2022
City Approves 31 New Speed Humps, More Expected
But backlog of sidewalk repairs looms
Apr 8th, 2022
Betty Brinn Pulls Out of New Museum Complex
Milwaukee Public Museum still moving forward on new $240 million facility.
Apr 8th, 2022
MSOE Building Women’s Softball Stadium
The university is also adding five new women's sports, and making a push to diversify student body.
Apr 8th, 2022
Should National Avenue Rebuild Include Plans for Streetcar?
Alderman Bauman floats idea as strategy to save money if future extension is built.
Apr 8th, 2022
Wells Street Could Gain Raised Bike Lanes
Quarter-mile stretch will be rebuilt through East Town.
Apr 7th, 2022
Traffic Calming Efforts Advancing On Two Downtown Arteries
Water and Van Buren streets would be rebuilt with a focus on safety.
Apr 7th, 2022
Scooters Were Popular, But Will They Return?
Scooter ridership set records in 2021. Alderman floats pathway to bring them back.
Apr 7th, 2022
The Bellagio Is Coming To Milwaukee
Soul food restaurant and event space opening on far Northwest side.
Apr 7th, 2022
Mr. B’s Specialty Will Be Smoked Turkey Legs
Owner of Kiss Ultra Lounge plans replacement for Buffet City on northwest side.
Apr 6th, 2022
MPS’ Fletcher School Would Be Sold For Choice School
Greater Holy Temple Christian Academy would use vacant school near 91st and Brown Deer.
Apr 6th, 2022
Hmong Market Planned For Northwest Side
Husband-and-wife owners plan store welcoming to all at 76th and Mill Rd.
Apr 6th, 2022
Meet Milwaukee’s New Mayor Cavalier Johnson
Johnson, first elected Black mayor in Milwaukee history, promises to focus on crime, jobs, neighborhoods and relationship with state.
Apr 5th, 2022
Honorary Street Name For Lena’s Food Co-Founder
City honoring late entrepreneur Bezelee Martin.
Apr 5th, 2022
Former Hospital Designated Historic
HPC decision made despite UWM's objections. But alderman thinks real fight yet to come.
Apr 5th, 2022
Two Big Riverwalk Beer Gardens Planned
The Tap Yard finds new home and Lakefront Brewery plans to rebuild its outdoor space.
Apr 5th, 2022
Four-Story Riverwest Apartments Okayed By Plan Commission
Development team hopes to open 91-unit building, food accelerator in summer 2023.
Apr 4th, 2022
Maintenance Issues Reduce The Hop’s Schedule
Second time this year the streetcar system will operate with reduced schedule.
Apr 4th, 2022
Bree Spencer Added to Police-Fire Board
East Side resident works for national civil rights group, previously worked at Safe & Sound.
Apr 4th, 2022
Old National Finds Downtown Home
Plus: a busy week of downtown leasing news and recapping all the week's real estate stories.
Apr 3rd, 2022
Lucky Clover Irish Pub Planned For Old World Third Bar District
New bar will take over space recently home to Brudd Cafe. Plus: Nicole's Third Ward Social on the move.
Apr 1st, 2022
State Street Pizza Pub Planned Near Fiserv Forum
Sydra Group will launch new bar in former Point Burger Express/Upper 90 space.
Apr 1st, 2022
Inside Milwaukee’s Biggest Construction Project
Mayor, Wisconsin Center CEO tour convention center expansion. Johnson says Milwaukee will land RNC.
Apr 1st, 2022
Acting Mayor Johnson’s Brother Arrested On Felony Charges
Johnson has referenced his family's diverging lives on the campaign trail.
Apr 1st, 2022
Northridge Mall Raze Order Delayed
Appeals court sends case back to circuit court for review of city order, new estimate of repair costs.
Mar 29th, 2022
Pabst Theater Group Adds Fifth Venue
PTG becomes exclusive booker and operator of Wisconsin Center's Miller High Life Theatre.
Mar 28th, 2022
Asian Market Expansion In Jeopardy
Facing multiple lawsuits and criminal probe of a VP. Plus: All the week's real estate news.
Mar 27th, 2022
World’s Tallest Timber Building Nears Completion
Ascent is now fully enclosed in glass. Developer raises $5 million on crowdfunding platform after construction starts.
Mar 25th, 2022
Elmer Moore Tapped To Lead WHEDA
GMC's Scale Up Milwaukee director will lead Wisconsin's largest affordable housing provider
Mar 25th, 2022
HUD Sues East Side Landlord For Discrimination
Resident allegedly subjected to harassment based on sexual orientation and disability, much of it captured in text messages.
Mar 25th, 2022
City Closing Three TIF Districts
But two were busts, yielding no property tax relief.
Mar 24th, 2022
Three Milwaukee Chefs Advance To Best Chef Midwest Finals
Driving forces behind The Diplomat, Bavette and Amilinda could be named best in Midwest.
Mar 24th, 2022
Lead Program Investigation Closed Without Criminal Charges
But investigation confirms program was mismanaged.
Mar 24th, 2022
Former Police Captain Wins $350,000 Settlement
Andra Williams charges discrimination after being rejected for two manager jobs.
Mar 23rd, 2022
‘Gingerbread Land’ Street To Honor Sister Clara
2600 block of N. 1st St. will add honorary name for pastor who saved it.
Mar 23rd, 2022
City Selling Former Villa/Ritz Theater
Villard Avenue theater is landmark on far north side main street.
Mar 23rd, 2022
Karen Dettmer Leaving City For Federal Job
Interim Public Works Commissioner, former Water Works leader will join federal EPA.
Mar 23rd, 2022
Donovan, Johnson Clash On Drop Boxes
Donovan opposes them, Johnson accuses him of amplifying election lies.
Mar 22nd, 2022
Bob Donovan vs The Clown
'All Lives Matter' activist and 'good clown' gets pushed away by Donovan after interrupting him at breakfast.
Mar 22nd, 2022
City Attorney Halts Plan To Sue Reckless Drivers
Spencer submits last minute opinion saying the proposal is too broad.
Mar 22nd, 2022
Council Delays Adding Bree Spencer To Fire & Police Commission
Appointed by acting mayor, but some council members want time to meet with her.
Mar 22nd, 2022
Spencer Faces Sex Discrimination Claim
The City Attorney also accused of bypassing city ordinance to hire outside counsel.
Mar 22nd, 2022
Donovan Plans Car Theft “Strike Force”
Plan relies on private support of as much as $1.5 million to install high-tech solution in vulnerable autos.
Mar 21st, 2022
Inside Milwaukee’s 911 Center
Some two dozen MPD employees handle more than 1 million calls per year. City plans reorganization of system
Mar 21st, 2022
Industrial Building Planned For Menomonee Valley
On little used land at east end of valley. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Mar 20th, 2022
New Apartment Building Relies On Emerging Building Technology
Taxco Apartments constructed in part with insulated concrete form structure.
Mar 18th, 2022
Milwaukee Brewing Company Is For Sale
Board puts ever-evolving company up for sale through acquisition specialist.
Mar 18th, 2022
New Art Immersive Experience Coming To Milwaukee
Following success of Beyond Van Gogh, Wisconsin Center will offer Beyond Monet.
Mar 18th, 2022
Bronzeville Estates Adds Housing, Commercial Space Near North Ave
Proposal includes a mix of new buildings and rehabilitation of dilapidated ones.
Mar 17th, 2022
Workers Seeking Raises Find Open Ears, Empty Pockets
Pension cliff and stagnant wages are pushing city toward a 'tipping point.'
Mar 17th, 2022
It’s Milwaukee Vs. Nashville For RNC
Field narrows to two for 2024 Republican convention - the Music City and the Cream City.
Mar 17th, 2022
Congress Extends Streetcar Grant
Extended deadline for spending grant allows city to finish streetcar line through delayed Couture tower.
Mar 16th, 2022
Third Ward Board Approves New Tower
Design approval for 31-story, 333-unit building with retail space facing river and outdoor patio.
Mar 16th, 2022
The Couture Starts Massive Concrete Pour
78 truckloads of concrete for building's base. Developer exploring direct link to US Bank complex.
Mar 16th, 2022
Ballots Mailed, Early Voting Begins March 22
Court ruling blocks use of drop boxes, but city has partial solution.
Mar 15th, 2022
Black-Owned Bookstore, Wine Bar Project Advances
Committee approves selling building on King Drive for Niche Book Bar.
Mar 15th, 2022
County Clerk George Christenson Running For New Job
Seeking to become clerk of circuit court, replacing John Barrett.
Mar 15th, 2022
Johnson, Donovan Spar Over City’s Future
Candidates for mayor differ on streetcar, partisan politics and who favors defunding police.
Mar 14th, 2022
Philanthropist, Entrepreneur Michael Cudahy Dies At 97
He co-founded Marquette Medical Systems, built Pier Wisconsin, was generous donor.
Mar 14th, 2022
The ‘Red Castle’ Is For Sale
Schuster Mansion at 32nd and Wells listed for $2.2 million. Plus: Recapping the week's real estate news.
Mar 13th, 2022
New Food Hall Quietly Taking Shape
But don't expect it to operate like any other in the city.
Mar 11th, 2022
The Return of the Bronze Fonz
Downtown landmark reinstalled on riverwalk, but with a new look.
Mar 11th, 2022
Willie Hines, Jr. Named Head of Housing Authority
Hines is first African American and first former public housing resident to lead the agency.
Mar 11th, 2022
Committee Backs Bree Spencer Joining Police Oversight Board
Spencer would be the seventh member on Fire & Police Commission.
Mar 10th, 2022
TCMC Train Poised for 2024 Start
Feds give final approval to $32 million grant to fund second daily Chicago, Milwaukee, Twin Cities train.
Mar 10th, 2022
MPD Moving To Seize Vehicles Via Court System
Policy would apply to repeat offenders that don't change their driving behavior.
Mar 10th, 2022
More Turnover In City Attorney’s Office
6 attorneys recently resigned or were fired; 24 have left in less than two years. Non-attorneys also quitting.
Mar 9th, 2022
Feedback Sought On Bay View Park’s Design
Plan to overhaul Zillman Park at north end of neighborhood seeks citizen input.
Mar 9th, 2022
Former North Milwaukee H.S. Redevelopment Inches Forward
Historic Preservation Commission backs bid for tax credits to create affordable housing.
Mar 8th, 2022
Third Ward Zoning Change On Hold
Change wouldn't stop proposed concert venue, and confuses neighbors.
Mar 8th, 2022
Court Allows Mr. J’s To Reopen
Council voted to close bar, but court injunction allows it to continue operating for now.
Mar 8th, 2022
UWM Plan To Raze Columbia Hospital Stalled
Historic Preservation Commission grants building temporary historic designation.
Mar 7th, 2022
Help Plan The Century City Park
MMSD solicits feedback for new park near 35th and Capitol that could emphasize play, nature or gathering.
Mar 7th, 2022
JoAnna Bautch Hired to Lead VIA CDC
Bautch replaces Brianna Sas-Pérez at helm of near-southside nonprofit.
Mar 7th, 2022
City Seeking Buyer For Mixed-Use Building
Plus: Recapping the week's real estate news, seven stories affecting the city.
Mar 6th, 2022
Milwaukee Tool Begins Employee Move-In
But construction is still far from complete on new downtown office.
Mar 4th, 2022
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Unveils $700 Million Philanthropic Campaign
Part of "a Milwaukee for all" vision with an emphasis on racial equity and inclusion.
Mar 4th, 2022
Marquette Announces Next Building Project
University pursuing $80 million overhaul of Rec Center.
Mar 4th, 2022
Foreclosure Fiasco Costing Taxpayers Nearly $200,000
City Wide Investments had $49,000 in unpaid taxes before the city stepped in and a lawsuit started.
Mar 4th, 2022
New Program Aids Homeowners Facing Back Taxes
Legal Aid, ACTS Housing working with DCD to keep people in their homes.
Mar 3rd, 2022
Feds Pursuing Complete Streets
A goal of safe and accessible roadways for all users isn't just a Milwaukee policy anymore.
Mar 3rd, 2022
Fessahaye Leaving For Chief Human Resources Job At UWM
With the city since Jan. 2021, HR director will become associate vice chancellor at UWM.
Mar 3rd, 2022
City Boosts 911 Operator Pay By 26%
Milwaukee dealing with staffing shortage as call volume grows, system overhaul looms.
Mar 2nd, 2022
MPD Seeks To Hire 195 New Officers
It's not a career, says police chief. "It's a calling,"
Mar 2nd, 2022
Council Ends Battle Over Couture, City Attorney
Acting Mayor reverses position and now supports ending the fight.
Mar 2nd, 2022
Council Closes Mr. J’s Lounge
Two homicides in two years results in license nonrenewal for bar near 46th and Capitol.
Mar 1st, 2022
Milwaukee Mask Mandate Expires
Lasted less than six weeks. But businesses and organizations can still require masks on their premises.
Mar 1st, 2022
Putin-Backing Assistant City Attorney Fired
Jennifer DeMaster terminated after pro-Russian remarks on Russia Today. But City Attorney says comments weren't the issue.
Feb 28th, 2022
Where Do City’s Felled Trees Go?
City cuts down and replaces some 3,500 trees per year. What does it do with the wood?
Feb 28th, 2022
MPD Station Shot Up, Officers Suspended After Police Custody Death
Multiple outside investigations underway of in-custody death and later police shooting.
Feb 28th, 2022
Talgo Extending Lease In Century City
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Feb 27th, 2022
Traffic Safety Unit Issues 21,260 Citations In First Year
Police Chief and Acting Mayor say program is working.
Feb 25th, 2022
Marquette’s Green Monster
Unfinished building adds a lot of color to Wisconsin Avenue.
Feb 25th, 2022
America’s Black Holocaust Museum Reopens To Great Fanfare
Packed event 14 years in the making is just the beginning says CEO.
Feb 25th, 2022
City To Conduct Historic Survey Of Modern Churches
New study would attempt to correct Eurocentric, Christian focus of prior church study.
Feb 25th, 2022
Van Buren Could Receive Protected Bike Lane
City of Milwaukee considering three options.
Feb 24th, 2022
Mandel Delaying Portfolio Because of Market Saturation
Lakefront tower has been reduced in height since 2016 proposal, but firm still believes too much competition exists.
Feb 24th, 2022
Mayoral Race Includes At Least Seven Joint Appearances, Two Debates
Cavalier Johnson and Robert Donovan are pounding the pavement in advance of April 5 election.
Feb 24th, 2022
Many Housing Projects Get Funding Boost
Gov. Evers announces $25.5 million in grants for Milwaukee.
Feb 23rd, 2022
Could City Become Magnet For Remote Workers?
Department of City Development studies ways to lure remote workers to live here.
Feb 23rd, 2022
Legislature Approves Selling Key Bronzeville Site
Bronzeville Center for the Arts would be "world-class" showcase for Black artists.
Feb 23rd, 2022
Council Could End Fight Over Couture Provision
But City Attorney and Acting Mayor object. Legality of requiring $100,000 donation at issue.
Feb 22nd, 2022
Huge River House Expansion Advancing
Council committee supports subsidy to extend riverwalk segment for addition of two-building apartment complex.
Feb 22nd, 2022
Tearman Spencer Attacks Robert Bauman
City Attorney says alderman broke local, state and federal laws and has bullied and exceeded his authority at great cost to taxpayers.
Feb 21st, 2022
Spencer Alleges Multiple City Hall Politicians Face Criminal Probes
Which officials? What are the charges? Who is investigating? City Attorney won't say.
Feb 21st, 2022
$1.4 Million Verdict Against Alderman, City
No immediate payment expected for Bauman's comments in 2007. Case involving controversial housing facility could take several more years to settle.
Feb 21st, 2022
Trial of Ald. Chantia Lewis Inches Forward
Embezzlement and falsifying campaign finance reports among 4 felony charges. Judge schedules June 3 plea hearing.
Feb 21st, 2022
The Avenue Lands Another Tenant
Plus: Strauss Brands bails on another city. And a recap of the week's real estate news.
Feb 20th, 2022
Phillis Wheatley Redevelopment Progressing
Development will open this year.
Feb 18th, 2022
Proposed Third Ward Tower Gets Shorter, Wider
Development loses a floor, but plans summer construction start.
Feb 18th, 2022
Milwaukee Seen As RNC Favorite
Former Governor Scott Walker leading tour of city today. Taxpayers paying for security.
Feb 17th, 2022
Milwaukee Poised To Tow Unregistered Vehicles Driven Recklessly
Policy is envisioned as part of reckless driving crackdown.
Feb 17th, 2022
New Plans Aims To Grow 13th Street
Extension of KK River Trail, traffic calming for Oklahoma Ave and safety improvements for S. 13th Street.
Feb 17th, 2022
Council Closes Southside Massage Parlor
License renewal denied. Business suspected of human trafficking.
Feb 16th, 2022
RNC 2024 Team Visits Milwaukee
Milwaukee is now one of three finalists to host Republican convention.
Feb 16th, 2022
Four Night Markets Scheduled For 2022
Popular downtown event returning to full strength this summer.
Feb 16th, 2022
It’s Johnson vs. Donovan For Mayor
Acting mayor and former alderman pull away from crowded field. Will face off in general election.
Feb 15th, 2022
Bronzeville Embracing Artist Housing
City properties rehabbed at intersection of Meinecke and Vel R. Phillips avenues.
Feb 15th, 2022
City To Pay $50,000 For Church Crushed By Collapsed Building
City owned foreclosed building. Near north-side church submitted $1.1 million claim.
Feb 15th, 2022
Bike Racing Series Returns To Milwaukee
13th annual Tour of America's Dairyland will roll through town in late June.
Feb 15th, 2022
$650,000 Settlement For Police Shooting Victim
Jerry Smith, Jr. shot three times in 2017 on rooftop: he called it a case of mistaken identity.
Feb 15th, 2022
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Will Return
Nation's sixth-oldest St. Patrick's Day parade was a downtown staple pre-pandemic.
Feb 14th, 2022
Deconstruction Program Suspended Again
But DNS officials hope new coalition of contractors could bid on work.
Feb 14th, 2022
Housing Authority Leader Tony Pérez Resigns
After serving as director for two decades, Perez has been out on medical leave.
Feb 14th, 2022
Astronautics Sells Former Headquarters
One of several properties it is selling. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Feb 13th, 2022
The Trade Starts To Climb
New hotel across the street from Fiserv Forum will ultimately rise nine stories.
Feb 11th, 2022
City Poised To Use $8.5 Million From TIFs to Combat Reckless Driving
Projects located near Midtown Center, Burnham Park and East Town.
Feb 11th, 2022
Tom Barrett Presents Credentials To Grand Duke, Assumes Ambassadorship
Former Milwaukee mayor has been in Luxembourg since Jan. 28.
Feb 10th, 2022
Official Milwaukee Christmas Tree Becoming Art, Beer and Mulch
You can own or drink a piece of the city's 108th annual holiday tree.
Feb 10th, 2022
The Wolf On Broadway Restaurant Will Anchor Kinn Guesthouse
Downtown restaurant planned by Uncle Wolfie's owners.
Feb 10th, 2022
RINKA Expands to Florida
Milwaukee-based architecture firm opens office in Fort Lauderdale.
Feb 9th, 2022
Bree Spencer Named To Fire & Police Commission
Acting Mayor Johnson makes his first appointment to police and fire oversight body.
Feb 9th, 2022
Dimitrijevic’s Parental Leave Policy Passed
Council votes 10-2 in favor, but measure reduced from 12 to six weeks paid leave.
Feb 9th, 2022
Optometry Clinic Opening At KinetiK
First commercial tenant in six-story Bay View building. Plus: News on Flour and Feed food hall coming 'soon.'
Feb 8th, 2022
Gallery With Artist Housing Proposed For West Side
Neighborhood resident proposes to redevelop fire-damaged building built in 1875.
Feb 8th, 2022
City Taps TIF For Affordable Housing
TIF district for northside factory overperforms expectations, so DCD will use surplus funds for affordable housing.
Feb 8th, 2022
El Rey Plans New Cesar Chavez Dr. Building
Villareal plans two-story building with commercial space and apartments on vacant lot.
Feb 7th, 2022
Mayoral Poll Shows Strong Donovan Showing
But weighting of poll raises questions about its accuracy.
Feb 7th, 2022
Cavalier Johnson Delivers Public-Safety Focused “State of the City” Speech
Acting Mayor calls for three approaches to curb surge in violence.
Feb 7th, 2022
Chicago Firm Plans Downtown Project
Plus: Menomonee Valley building sold and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Feb 6th, 2022
Construction Underway On $118 Million UW-Milwaukee Building
University developing new chemistry building, STEM gateway.
Feb 4th, 2022
State Approves $96 Million Harbor Cleanup Facility
Part of federally-backed effort to remove "area of concern" designation from Milwaukee's waterways.
Feb 4th, 2022
Prediction Market Offered For Mayoral Race
You can put money down on who will, or won't, be Milwaukee's next mayor. But watch out for a little-known state statute.
Feb 4th, 2022
The Couture Completion Delayed Until End of 2023
But tower crane installed and pile driving progressing.
Feb 3rd, 2022
Port Building New Cruise Ship Dock
Gov. Tony Evers announces $3.5 million grant to bolster $7 million project.
Feb 3rd, 2022
AN OX Cafe Offers Up Asian Comfort Food
New northwest side bar and restaurant offering Lao and Thai cuisine was a long time coming.
Feb 2nd, 2022
Johnson Offers Economic Development Plan
Acting Mayor's vision for future is "balanced" to support workers, new business.
Feb 2nd, 2022
Bronzeville Center for the Arts Proposed
Former DNR building would become 'world-class' cultural hub at North and MLK.
Feb 2nd, 2022
City Needs Act of Congress Because of Couture-Streetcar Delay
City officials admit project is behind schedule.
Feb 1st, 2022
Walker’s Point Buildings Could Become 182 Apartments
Chicago developers plan conversion of large warehouses built in 1890's.
Feb 1st, 2022
How To Vote Early in Milwaukee
Lots of options to vote early for Feb. 15 spring primary, but the hours are limited.
Feb 1st, 2022
Evolve Church Has Cafe, Bucks Cachet
Pastor Kenneth Lock II, Bucks' team chaplain, building huge new home for growing church in old shopping center.
Jan 31st, 2022
Mayoral Race Features Virtual Forums, Keg Tappings
Pandemic alters traditional campaign trail, but candidates still making their pitch to voters.
Jan 31st, 2022
Hemp Store Buys Walker’s Point Building
Canni Hemp Company, Milwaukee's first CBD store, wil add live music and a maker's market.
Jan 31st, 2022
Good Time To Invest in Milwaukee Apartments Says Report
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jan 30th, 2022
Stalled East Side Project To Resume
Six-story Fenwick Building will become assisted living complex.
Jan 28th, 2022
City Sold 249 Foreclosed Homes in 2021
But hundreds of homes remain in city ownership awaiting your bid.
Jan 28th, 2022
Milwaukee Could Start Towing Reckless Drivers’ Vehicles
Vehicle would need to be unregistered. But committee can't agree on policy.
Jan 27th, 2022
Milwaukee Company Launching CBD Seltzer
Goodland Extracts targets growing non-alcoholic drink space.
Jan 27th, 2022
Should City Fund Part of New County Juvenile Justice Facility?
Committee debates options for the complex challenges of juvenile justice in Milwaukee.
Jan 27th, 2022
New Riverfront Restaurant Planned for Harbor District
Benson's Restaurant Group plans new concept at River One.
Jan 27th, 2022
New Murals Coming To Skywalk System
Murals will bookend Plankinton Arcade building in heavily-traveled corridor.
Jan 27th, 2022
Federal Funding for Lead Pipe Removal Likely a Year Away
But Milwaukee Water Works officials were encouraged by show of confidence from VP Harris.
Jan 26th, 2022
Farewell To The Express Library “Branch”
Automated machine removed because of low usage, high cost.
Jan 26th, 2022
Interval Coffee Will Open In Bay View
Cafe will replace recently vacated Stone Creek Cafe on southside main street.
Jan 26th, 2022
Sheriff’s Deputy Shot During Traffic Stop, Early Morning Alert Sent
Incident occurred near Interstate 94 and 68th Street.
Jan 26th, 2022
Developers Plan 299 Affordable Apartments
Smallest pool of Milwaukee applicants and planned units seeking WHEDA funds in years.
Jan 25th, 2022
City Suspends Southside Bar
Failure to address nuisance designation leads to two-week suspension for La Caleta.
Jan 25th, 2022
VP Harris Touts Lead Pipe Removal In Milwaukee Visit
Wisconsin will receive $48 million in 2022 from federal infrastructure package.
Jan 24th, 2022
Northwest Side Planet Fitness Gets Approved
City Plan Commission okays new gym to be located at 76th and Good Hope.
Jan 24th, 2022
Tia Cannon Will Lead Fond du Lac and North BID
New leader brings real estate experience to business development role
Jan 24th, 2022
Officials Say Wisconsin Finished Second On $20 Billion Intel Campus
Plus: Comparing the Intel and Foxconn proposals. And a recap of week's real estate news.
Jan 23rd, 2022
New Mayoral Poll Reorders Field
Independent poll shows different order of candidates in the race for mayor.
Jan 23rd, 2022
Anti-Harassment Policy Expanded After City Attorney Case
Effort took more than a year, from investigation to enactment.
Jan 21st, 2022
The Apartments Built Over a Ship
Once "the largest hardware store in the world," soon to be apartments.
Jan 21st, 2022
Homeless Outreach Group’s Bus Destroyed In Fire
Street Angels 'devastated' by likely arson, solicits donations to replace vehicle.
Jan 21st, 2022
Experimental Coffee Bar Will Open at Crossroads Collective
Discourse relocated to Milwaukee from Door County in 2021.
Jan 20th, 2022
Mask Mandate Anticipated To Go Into Effect Saturday
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs measure into law. Lasts until Mar. 1.
Jan 20th, 2022
New ‘Last Mile’ Solution Will Connect Suburban Employers, City Residents
New service launches in February with $1.50 rides.
Jan 20th, 2022
Palermo’s Buys Majority Of Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
Acquisition part of a strategy to expand sales of frozen spring rolls.
Jan 19th, 2022
Milwaukee Public Market Adds Ice Skating Rink
"The Dinky Rink" is newest Third Ward entertainment offering.
Jan 19th, 2022
First Milwaukee Mayoral Race Poll Released
Poll, released by Johnson campaign, shows acting mayor with narrow lead.
Jan 19th, 2022
Zizzo’s New HQ Has Rooftop Terrace, Cafe
Firm relocating to 1855 building in Walker's Point, expects retailer on first floor.
Jan 18th, 2022
Council Ends Redistricting With Anger, Tears
Council members call process unfair, unjust and infuriating. How did things go wrong?
Jan 18th, 2022
Milwaukee Enacts (Soft) Mask Mandate
Largely ceremonial rule applies to publicly-accessible buildings and businesses, ends March 1.
Jan 18th, 2022
Talgo’s Wisconsin Trains Find Home In… Nigeria
Intended for high-speed Midwest line, they'll be used on metro line in Lagos.
Jan 18th, 2022
Ieshuh Griffin Added To Mayoral Ballot
But Griffin fails to get Taylor and Johnson thrown off ballot.
Jan 17th, 2022
City Completes Renaming Old World Third To Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Milwaukee fixes a 1984 "injustice" by extending King Drive through Downtown.
Jan 17th, 2022
New Assessment Commissioner Chosen
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson picks Nicole Larsen to first serve as Chief Assessor, then Assessment Commissioner.
Jan 17th, 2022
Paddy’s Pub Complex Sold, Bar Will Remain For Now
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jan 16th, 2022
Rite-Hite’s New Headquarters
Corporate campus filling city's Reed Street Yards as company relocates from suburb of Brown Deer.
Jan 14th, 2022
Latino Leaders Could Sue Over Redistricting
They demand council hire outside counsel. City Attorney defends his closed-door advice.
Jan 14th, 2022
Fiserv Forum Wins Environmental Award
Milwaukee Bucks arena is now certified LEED Gold.
Jan 14th, 2022
East Side Homes’ Historic Designation Stuck in Limbo
Commission defers decision on designation for homes otherwise poised for demolition.
Jan 13th, 2022
National Guard Deploying to Hospitals, Nursing Homes
Gov. Evers deploying 210 members in wake of COVID-19 surge.
Jan 13th, 2022
City Moving Toward Cash Vaccination Incentives, Free Rapid Tests
But first the city must figure out how it can purchase the tests.
Jan 13th, 2022
A New Public Safety Plan for Milwaukee
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson releases a strategy focused on law enforcement, community healing and neighborhood-level investments.
Jan 12th, 2022
City Lands $61 Million For Rental Assistance
Emergency assistance funds will be distributed by SDC and Legal Aid Society.
Jan 12th, 2022
Half of Mayoral Candidates Bounced From Ballot
City Attorney Tearman Spencer leads list of those that failed to submit signatures.
Jan 11th, 2022
Council Won’t Review New Concert Venues
Proposed Third Ward venues face no roadblocks, unless legal challenge emerges.
Jan 11th, 2022
Deal Would Fix Leaning Stone Creek Wall
New tenant could replace Stone Creek Coffee at busy Bay View intersection.
Jan 11th, 2022
Milwaukee Starts Over On Redistricting, Only To Adopt Same Map Again
Effort to expand Latino influence won't stand up to legal challenges says City Attorney. Alderwoman says council "hoodwinked" and "railroaded."
Jan 10th, 2022
City Could Sue Reckless Drivers in Civil Court
Could allow seizure of repeat offenders' cars. But is City Attorney trying to delay civil suits?
Jan 10th, 2022
Oil Spill’s Spread Could Have Been Halted?
Komatsu criticized for not calling local officials to prevent spread of 400 gallons of oil.
Jan 10th, 2022
City Selling 1880s King Drive Building
Classic Cream City brick building designed by prominent Milwaukee architect in very rough shape.
Jan 10th, 2022
Johnson Controls’ Departure Impacts Third Ward
The story goes all the way back to 1993. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news
Jan 9th, 2022
Milwaukee Giving Away Free N95/KN95 Masks
More than 1% of all Milwaukee residents tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Jan 7th, 2022
The Curly Fry Credit Union
UW Credit Union replacing fast-food restaurant.
Jan 7th, 2022
Milwaukee Public Schools Extends Virtual Instruction
But Health Commissioner says health department had no role in decision, expresses concern about impact.
Jan 7th, 2022
Council Moving To Institute Mask Mandate With No Enforcement
Would apply to all publicly-accessible, indoor businesses and organizations in the City of Milwaukee.
Jan 7th, 2022
St. Francis Vet Moving to Milwaukee
Animal hospital will replace Lark Uniform at Howell and Howard.
Jan 7th, 2022
Layton Lofts Under Construction
New apartment building joins busy commercial corridor, but contractor fighting city on utility use.
Jan 7th, 2022
Milwaukee Reportedly One of Four RNC Finalists
After DNC was largely canceled, Republicans seriously considering Milwaukee.
Jan 7th, 2022
Chris Larson Drops Out of Mayoral Race
But the field is still growing, with 12 candidates now in the race.
Jan 6th, 2022
New Election Commission Appointed
Three new commissioners likely first task: ruling on challenges to mayoral signatures.
Jan 5th, 2022
House Saved, Moved Nearly 2 Miles
Once an apartment above a steakhouse, it's now a single-family home on Howell Ave.
Jan 5th, 2022
Bay View Homes Lose Historic Protection
Temporary designation has expired for seven puddlers' cottages. No plans to raze any of them.
Jan 4th, 2022
Second Mass Timber Tower Advances
Developer buys site for 15-floor apartment building, would replace warehouse along Milwaukee River.
Jan 4th, 2022
Walker’s Point Garage Could Be Transformed
Now for sale, with plans to expand it to glassy two-story structure.
Jan 3rd, 2022
Milwaukee Sets Homicide Record In 2021
Number hits 194, up from 97 in 2019. Non-fatal shootings also at record levels
Jan 3rd, 2022
Milwaukee Public Schools Will Be Virtual This Week
"Emergency safety measure" has students virtual and staff in-person through Jan. 10.
Jan 2nd, 2022
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson Contracts COVID-19
Johnson is fully vaccinated and boosted.
Jan 2nd, 2022
Douglas Dynamics Expands at Park Place
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jan 2nd, 2022
Children’s Hospital’s New Southside Clinic
Facility replaces former Forest Home Library.
Dec 31st, 2021
City Attorney Tearman Spencer Is Running For Mayor
10th candidate in the race is a polarizing one.
Dec 30th, 2021
George Vomberg of George’s Pub Passes Away
Walker's Point bar owner entertained all who came through his door.
Dec 30th, 2021
Three Projects Test Traffic Calming
And 16 more projects coming next year, in city effort to combat reckless driving.
Dec 29th, 2021
Does City Need Third Drop-Off Center for Waste?
DPW says it would provide efficiencies, but one alderman balks at the cost.
Dec 29th, 2021
Micro-Hospital Planned Near Airport
Development reflects national trend to build smaller emergency healthcare facilities.
Dec 29th, 2021
COVID Testing Surges, While Mayor Pleads For More Vaccinations
City testing sites operating at near max capacity while there is no wait for vaccinations.
Dec 28th, 2021
Chris Larson May Run For Mayor
Senator 'strongly considering' entering crowded race, adding 9th candidate.
Dec 28th, 2021
The Laughing Taco Is Closing
Walker's Point restaurant, opened in 2017, will close at end of 2021.
Dec 28th, 2021
Track Ships Coming Into The Port
New feature on Port Milwaukee's website allows you to track all ships entering and leaving the port.
Dec 27th, 2021
City Will Issue Parking Tickets By Mail
Change comes as a result of threats, attacks on parking checkers.
Dec 27th, 2021
Lena Taylor Will Run For Mayor, Again
Taylor lost to Barrett in 2020, but now she's in an open, eight-way race.
Dec 27th, 2021
Fairchild Buys Historic East Side Building
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 26th, 2021
Black Panthers, Brown Berets Leaders Sue Cavalier Johnson
But asking to pause the case until April because their lawyer is being suspended.
Dec 24th, 2021
A Harbor District Revival
1915 building at 2nd and Mineral racked up lawsuits, code violations. New owner going back to basics.
Dec 24th, 2021
Judge Blomme Gets 9-Year Sentence For Child Pornography
Elected in 2020, arrested in March. Actions called 'the worst of the worst' at sentencing.
Dec 24th, 2021
Lena Taylor Ends Lt. Governor Campaign
State senator ran for mayor in 2020. Will she run in upcoming special election?
Dec 24th, 2021
Daniel Riemer Drops Out of Mayoral Race
Field narrows back to seven in race to replace Mayor Tom Barrett.
Dec 23rd, 2021
Firefighters Union Approves Vaccine-or-Mask Requirement
Voluntary agreement similar to ones adopted by city's police unions.
Dec 23rd, 2021
Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor
Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.
Dec 23rd, 2021
Tom Barrett Takes Oath To Serve As Ambassador
No longer mayor, Barrett is preparing to head to Luxembourg.
Dec 23rd, 2021
Council Calls April 5 Special Election For Mayor
Primary will be Feb. 15, at least an eight-way race is expected.
Dec 23rd, 2021
The Incredible Rise of Cavalier Johnson
Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, Milwaukee's new mayor has a story to tell.
Dec 22nd, 2021
ELMNT Bar Wins Injunction, Can Reopen
60-day suspension for downtown nightclub delayed until at least March.
Dec 22nd, 2021
Police Union Adopts Vaccine-or-Mask Rule
Unvaccinated officers face termination for failure to comply with mask requirement. Union not happy.
Dec 22nd, 2021
Mayor Tom Barrett Resigns
Cavalier Johnson will become acting mayor. Special election planned for April.
Dec 22nd, 2021
Dimitrijevic Offers Plan to Fight COVID-19
Mayoral candidate wants free at-home tests and $100 incentive to get vaccine and booster.
Dec 22nd, 2021
Developer Will Transform Paul Weise Building
Fairchild Acquisition submits plans to redevelop Farwell Ave. furniture store.
Dec 21st, 2021
Silicon Valley Company Expanding In Milwaukee
OpenGov plans to grow office in Walker's Point to 100 employees.
Dec 21st, 2021
Johnson Plan Targets Reckless Driving
Acting-mayor-to-be and mayoral candidate Cavalier Johnson releases detailed plan of action.
Dec 21st, 2021
Alderman Wants Debate On Proposed Third Ward Theater
But has Ald. Robert Bauman already lost the chance to create such a forum?
Dec 20th, 2021
Wisconsin Center Skywalk Design Okayed
New skywalk would accommodate expanded convention center. And future streetcar line.
Dec 20th, 2021
Dettmer’s Appointment As Public Works Head Is Historic
First female to lead DPW, first time that no major mayor-appointed leaders are white males.
Dec 20th, 2021
Black Holocaust Museum Buys Building, Receives $10 Million Donation
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 19th, 2021
Komatsu Mining Opens Office Building
Factory planned for early 2022 completion.
Dec 17th, 2021
Cavalier Johnson Says He’s Ready To Be Mayor
He'll become acting mayor immediately upon Tom Barrett's resignation. Expected by Dec. 28.
Dec 17th, 2021
It Could Be Many Weeks Before Barrett Goes to Luxembourg
Barrett resignation expected by Dec. 28. Mayor has never been to Luxembourg.
Dec 17th, 2021
Biden Appoints Milwaukee Judge William Pocan to Federal Bench
Pocan would be first openly gay judge in 7th Circuit.
Dec 17th, 2021
Tom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected
Special election for mayor will occur April 5.
Dec 16th, 2021
Arts and Culture Hub Planned For W. North Ave.
Melissa Allen will develop home for Bronzeville Center for the Arts.
Dec 16th, 2021
Logistics Company Moves To Milwaukee
Atomix relocates from West Allis to Milwaukee's Near West Side.
Dec 16th, 2021
Port Plays Key Role In Construction of World’s Tallest Timber Tower
But not a single piece arrived in Milwaukee by ship.
Dec 16th, 2021
Third Ward Entertainment Proposal Raises Questions
But the two-theater music complex may ultimately be subject to little public review.
Dec 15th, 2021
Will City Have New Mayor By End of Year?
Committee advances Tom Barrett's ambassadorship nomination to full Senate.
Dec 15th, 2021
Council Suspends Downtown’s ELMNT Lounge For 60 Days
Action taken after police and others argue over how a homicide near bar was handled.
Dec 15th, 2021
Joel Brennan Leaving Evers’ Administration To Head GMC
Top-ranking state official will lead Greater Milwaukee Committee.
Dec 15th, 2021
Council Split On Hiring Its Own Attorney
Just the latest twist in the council's ongoing conflict with City Attorney Tearman Spencer.
Dec 14th, 2021
‘Tax & Take’ Pastors Disrupt Council Meeting
Protest action elevates concerns with supposed taxing of churches.
Dec 14th, 2021
Predator Cop Costs Milwaukee $400,000
Officer ultimately spent four years in jail after using his job to prey on teenage girls.
Dec 14th, 2021
Council Halts Redistricting After Latino Pushback
After approving a map in November, council rejects it, to allow more community feedback.
Dec 14th, 2021
Church Buys Haymarket Building
Christ Church Milwaukee will occupy former industrial building just north of Downtown.
Dec 13th, 2021
Deconstruction Policy Remains, Well… Deconstructed
City of Milwaukee can't make the vision for program work. Who's to blame?
Dec 13th, 2021
New Historic Preservation Commission Member Nominated
Nicholas Hans Robinson is the youngest Black architect in Wisconsin.
Dec 13th, 2021
Third Ward Apartment Building Planned
Plus: A roundup of the week's real estate news.
Dec 12th, 2021
Van Buren’s Supernova Ascent
Two projects will reshape the newly two-lane street.
Dec 10th, 2021
Interstate 94 Project Cost Much Higher Than Original Estimate
Both six and eight lane options cost more than $1.2 billion and include similar dramatic overhaul of Stadium Interchange.
Dec 10th, 2021
Milwaukee’s Extended Indoor Dining Closure Reduced COVID-19 Spread
Study finds cities with extended closures saw 61% fewer COVID-19 cases.
Dec 10th, 2021
Spill Sends 400 Gallons of Oil Into Milwaukee Waterways
"Oil transfer error" at Komatsu Mining campus.
Dec 10th, 2021
How To Save The City, One Block At a Time
Study evaluates challenges, successes with Northwestern Mutual's Amani project.
Dec 10th, 2021
Housing Authority Opening Low-Cost Housing Waiting Lists
Want housing assistance? Get in line ASAP starting Dec. 15.
Dec 9th, 2021
Summerfest Lands One of the City of Milwaukee’s Top Attorneys
Mary Schanning will become general counsel, chief administrative officer at Milwaukee World Festival.
Dec 9th, 2021
Senate Committee Schedules Vote On Barrett’s Ambassadorship
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations poised to advance nomination to full Senate.
Dec 9th, 2021
Pastors Demand “Tax and Take” Moratorium
City officials say it's not possible, as discussion of how to handle churches gets confusing.
Dec 8th, 2021
General City Workers Will Get 2% Raise
First raise for non-resident workers since 2008.
Dec 8th, 2021
Catholic Financial Life Building For Sale
Organization could move. Former "Knights" tower has 19 floors, offices and apartments.
Dec 8th, 2021
FPC Suspends Residency Preference For Police, Fire Promotions
Move comes after public safety unions filed lawsuit challenging this.
Dec 7th, 2021
Gene’s Supper Club Still Open Despite Shootings
Police oppose its operation, council voted to close it, but owner fighting this in courts.
Dec 7th, 2021
New Event Venue Would Overlook Rivers
Former Love Shack space would offer views of Downtown and Milwaukee and Menomonee rivers.
Dec 7th, 2021
City Could Make Speed Humps Cheaper
Committee approves slashing cost for property owners by 69% to combat reckless driving.
Dec 6th, 2021
Half of Milwaukee’s Car Thefts By Children
The 'Kia Boyz' have helped drive 'astronomical' 58% increase in city's car thefts, nearly half by kids 16 and under.
Dec 6th, 2021
Barrett Vetoes Redistricting Map
Voces de la Frontera lobbied for a veto to push council to create third Hispanic district.
Dec 6th, 2021
Good City Brewing Gives Housing Grants
Grants to four nonprofits. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Dec 5th, 2021
Public Input Sought on Controversial Interstate 94 Expansion
State studying options to rebuild at six and eight lane configurations.
Dec 3rd, 2021
Group Introduces Nine Options To Create Three Latino-Majority Council Districts
But none have majority Latino voting age populations today. Will Barrett veto?
Dec 3rd, 2021
Make Your Voice Heard on The Future of Downtown
City soliciting input via community meeting, interactive maps and idea wall.
Dec 3rd, 2021
City Closes T Jay’s Lounge
36 shootings near bar in 2021, including a triple shooting inside tavern and bar staff involved in cleanup.
Dec 3rd, 2021
Sas-Pérez Stepping Down, VIA CDC Hiring New Executive Director
New leader sought for one of Milwaukee's leading community development corporations.
Dec 2nd, 2021
Milwaukee Poised To Pay Additional $150,000 For Predator Police Officer
Officer Sonthana Rajaphoumi finished four-year prison sentence earlier this year.
Dec 2nd, 2021
Eppstein Uhen Merging With Green Bay Area Firm
Combined firm will have offices in three states, 250 employees.
Dec 2nd, 2021
Indoor Concert Complex Planned Next To Summerfest
800 and 4,000 seat theaters would offer year-round entertainment.
Dec 2nd, 2021
Committee Endorses Dana World-Patterson’s Appointment To FPC
Human trafficking victims' advocate draws high praise from council members.
Dec 2nd, 2021
Should 20 MPH Be Milwaukee’s Default Speed Limit?
City has money set aside to lower speed limits, particularly on side streets.
Dec 2nd, 2021
DPW Unveils 16 Traffic Calming Projects
Effort being funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds. Construction to start in spring.
Dec 2nd, 2021
Milwaukee Water Works Wants Rate Hike
But below what state PSC allows. Bauman demands to know why.
Dec 1st, 2021
City Will Begin Mailing Parking Tickets
Starting with tickets given at night, to protect parking checkers from verbal threats and physical assaults.
Dec 1st, 2021
Poorer Residents To Get Help With Water Bills
Up to $5,000 per household from federal funding. But distribution could be tricky.
Dec 1st, 2021
Barrett Pushed To Veto New Council Map
Voces de la Frontera calls for creation of third majority-Hispanic district.
Nov 30th, 2021
Jesse Jackson Blasts City’s “Taxing and Taking”
Longtime activist and reverend joins local pastors to insist churches must stay tax exempt.
Nov 30th, 2021
Anti-Displacement Policy Sees Slow Start
But city program to keep renters in their neighborhoods by setting aside new apartments is growing.
Nov 29th, 2021
Bay View Apartment Project Advances
Plus: Recapping a big week of real estate news.
Nov 28th, 2021
Bucks Player’s Brady St. Building A Neat Fit
Second Milwaukee project by Pat Connaughton's company blends into historic street.
Nov 26th, 2021
Jeffers Sells Water Street Building
Soon to be home to Tropic bar and restaurant.
Nov 26th, 2021
Chavez Dr. Apartment Complex Moves Forward
Cardinal Capital seeks construction permit for four-story, 67-unit building on South Side.
Nov 25th, 2021
Milwaukeeans To Be Thankful For in 2021
A special challenge for your Thanksgiving weekend.
Nov 24th, 2021
Growing ThriveOn King Gets Extension
And adds food hall, child care center. First floor designed to accommodate neighbors' desires.
Nov 24th, 2021
Council Okays ‘Warp Speed’ Redistricting
City officials forced to work quickly, with one council member objecting to new plan.
Nov 24th, 2021
Entrepreneur Announces Run for Mayor
Michael Sampson, 38 founder of SWARMM Events, vying to replace Tom Barrett.
Nov 24th, 2021
Water Main Break Sends Steam Soaring, Chills Downtown
Steam tunnel system flooded by millions of gallons of water from broken 1884 water main.
Nov 23rd, 2021
The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer
Lots of grumbling, but City Attorney scores wins in two of three battles Tuesday.
Nov 23rd, 2021
A Green Infrastructure Plan For Lynden Hill
Upgrade of area near 23rd and McKinley part of bigger plan to capture 8.5 million gallons of stormwater.
Nov 23rd, 2021
Committee Backs City Redistricting Plan
But what about a third Latino majority district?
Nov 22nd, 2021
The Couture Is Making Noise Downtown
Construction of 44-story apartment tower involves driving 192 large piles.
Nov 22nd, 2021
Planned Riverwalk Lets You Touch the Water
City seeking grant to pay for "The Node" riverwalk in the Harbor District
Nov 22nd, 2021
Chase Tower Being Sold
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Nov 21st, 2021
New Home Found for Masonic Center Windows
George Washington won't be watching over anyone's bedroom, at least not in downtown Milwaukee.
Nov 19th, 2021
Cathedral Square’s New Frame
Streetscaping project aims to beautify park, support community events.
Nov 19th, 2021
Public Works Commissioner Jeff Polenske Leaving For Private Sector
Three-decade government veteran "retiring" for private-sector employment.
Nov 19th, 2021
New Building Would Include Restaurant, Rooftop Event Space, Recording Studio
Fatima Laster is uplifting the Five Points neighborhood.
Nov 18th, 2021
Milwaukee Releases Draft Plan For New Council Districts
Every aldermanic district would change under proposed plan.
Nov 18th, 2021
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center Celebrates Expansion
Milwaukee's "biggest kept secret" is now even bigger. The word might get out.
Nov 18th, 2021
Zoning Committee Okays Factory-to-Housing Conversions
Former dairy plant and one-time Perlick factory could both become housing.
Nov 17th, 2021
Milwaukee Adopts New Ward Map For City
New districts coming next week. Riverwest further split between two council districts.
Nov 17th, 2021
Nov. 21 Is Deadline For Raking Your Leaves
City extends annual leaf pickup by one week. Plus: more snowplow operators hired.
Nov 17th, 2021
Dimitrijevic Wants Paid Parental Leave For City Employees
"If Washington won’t act we will," says alderwoman of her proposal.
Nov 16th, 2021
Three Duplexes Planned Near Marquette University
Student housing investment group would purchase, develop city-owned lot.
Nov 16th, 2021
Council Blasts Extra Cost For Morales’ Lawsuit
City Attorney Spencer knew outside counsel handling case exceeded authorized cost.
Nov 16th, 2021
Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney
Council wants to hire its own attorney. City Attorney oppose this and Barrett vetoes proposal.
Nov 16th, 2021
Duke’s on Water, Scooter’s Pub Suspended
Two bars will be closed Nov. 26 through Dec. 15 due to issues in police report.
Nov 15th, 2021
ThriveOn King Project Grows By $20 Million
Cost of ambitious project now $105 million. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Nov 14th, 2021
321 Jefferson Fills Up
New Third Ward apartment building appears to be drawing tenants.
Nov 12th, 2021
The Bindery Glues Together Milwaukee Creatives
Business and co-working hub located in redeveloped factory.
Nov 12th, 2021
Bay View Trades One Road Closure For Another
Kinnickinnic Avenue will be closed for bridge repair. KK Can Opener has damaged at least 10 trucks since August 1.
Nov 12th, 2021
Morales Demotion Debacle Will Cost City Additional $19,000
City's outside counsel exceeded its budget.
Nov 12th, 2021
Milwaukee Solar Program Has Record-Setting Year
Solar power in Milwaukee has doubled in less than two years.
Nov 11th, 2021
How Should Milwaukee Honor Ralph Metcalfe?
Black sprinter was once "fastest man in the world," and later a political trailblazer.
Nov 11th, 2021
Stone Creek Closing Bay View Cafe
UPDATE: DNS confirms wall is not at "imminent risk" of collapse, is rescinding order.
Nov 10th, 2021
Bavette Moving to Former Swig Space
Third Ward restaurant and butcher shop will move around corner to bigger space on Broadway.
Nov 10th, 2021
Should City Buy 30th Street Railroad Line?
Bauman pushes idea. Move would clear way for bike trail and commuter rail line.
Nov 10th, 2021
Dana World-Patterson Nominated to FPC
Human trafficking victims advocate would replace longtime Fire & Police commissioner Ann Wilson.
Nov 9th, 2021
Furniture Store To Become Apartments
118-year old Paul Weise store on Farwell will become 11 apartments.
Nov 9th, 2021
Affordable Senior Apartments Get Plan Commission Approval
Plan calls for redeveloping former Perlick plant, with connection to planned bike trail.
Nov 8th, 2021
Altoro Leaves WHEDA for Federal Position
Joaquín Altoro joining Biden administration for position with U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Nov 8th, 2021
Port Seeks To Develop Cruise Ship Dock
Seeks partner to develop rare bare-ground lakefront site, perhaps for recreational or entertainment uses.
Nov 8th, 2021
Urban Spaceship Will Land In Milwaukee
National urbanism conference on November 9 on the future of cities. Urban Milwaukee members can get free tickets, while supplies last.
Nov 8th, 2021
The Downtown Musical Chairs Game
More moves from one building to another. Plus: the week's nine real estate stories.
Nov 7th, 2021
Soldiers Home Redevelopment Wins National Preservation Award
Project targeted at housing for homeless veterans wins award in advance of Veterans Day.
Nov 5th, 2021
The Walker’s Point Swimming Hole
Mandel's new apartment building will soon start to rise from large, pool-like hole.
Nov 5th, 2021
Milwaukee Adopts ‘Calm Before The Storm’ 2022 Budget
No fee increases and small tax increase as city bolsters pension reserve fund in anticipation of fiscal cliff.
Nov 5th, 2021
Jeffrey Norman Named Permanent Chief of Police
Norman has served as acting chief since Dec. 2020 while city sorted out botched Morales demotion.
Nov 4th, 2021
7 Milwaukee Affordable Housing Projects Win Funding
Federal Home Loan Bank grants will close financing gaps.
Nov 4th, 2021
Bay View Funeral Home Sold As Development Opportunity
Niemann/Suminski funeral home now owned by investment group led by Tim Olson.
Nov 4th, 2021
Plan For Masonic Apartments Advances
22-unit complex with rooftop apartments gets historic commission approval.
Nov 3rd, 2021
Brew City Match Offers More Grants
Fourth round of grants for small business development and commercial property revitalization.
Nov 3rd, 2021
Sas-Pérez Appointed to WHEDA Board
VIA CDC director Brianna Sas-Pérez joins powerful affordable housing board.
Nov 3rd, 2021
City Poised To Split Redistricting Process
Drawing wards first and aldermanic districts second to meet short deadline.
Nov 2nd, 2021
Stamper Wants Rat Inspections Of Excavations
Could the city possibly check every construction project for rat infestations?
Nov 2nd, 2021
Barrett Appears Before U.S. Senate
Mayor's nomination as Ambassador to Luxembourg reviewed by Senate committee.
Nov 2nd, 2021
FlixBus Buys Greyhound
German startup now among the biggest bus companies in US, with trips from Milwaukee.
Nov 2nd, 2021
116 Non-Vaccinated Workers Face Suspension
And possible termination. 95.3% of general city employees complied with vaccine mandate.
Nov 1st, 2021
Planet Fitness Planned For 76th and Good Hope
Would be number nine in the county and among 2,000 of its gyms in the Americas.
Nov 1st, 2021
Van Buren Will Become Two Lane Street
New bike lanes and parallel parking added, as four lanes for cars reduced to two.
Nov 1st, 2021
Farewell Downtown Silversmith
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 31st, 2021
A Deer District Foundation
The Trade hotel will rise nine stories, including 205 rooms.
Oct 29th, 2021
Momentum Builds at Century City
New industrial building would bring more jobs to area while city works on public improvements.
Oct 29th, 2021
Barrett Confirmation Hearing Set for Tuesday
If Mayor Tom Barrett is quickly confirmed, mayoral election would occur alongside Spring elections.
Oct 29th, 2021
Tearman Spencer Adds Media To List Of Those Inhibiting Him
Conditions at City Attorney's office would improve if media quit "erroneously" reporting on them says City Attorney.
Oct 29th, 2021
Committee Recommends Few Budget Amendments
No fee increases and few changes as council braces for next year's fiscal cliff.
Oct 28th, 2021
WCD Celebrates Start of Convention Center Expansion
$420 million project is intended to boost business, fully realize Wisconin Center's potential.
Oct 28th, 2021
City Faces Shortage of Garbage Truck, Snowplow Drivers
Milwaukee raising starting pay by $5,400.
Oct 27th, 2021
Police Department Tweets Lied To Public
Comptroller audit finds 2020 tweets misled public. Acting Chief Norman calls them "unacceptable."
Oct 27th, 2021
THIRTEEN31 Apartment Building Opens
Walker's Point complex has 74 affordable apartments, all already full.
Oct 27th, 2021
North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects
Traffic calming, housing rehab, safety, dealing with vacant lots top list of recommended projects.
Oct 26th, 2021
School Will Be Redeveloped, But Into What?
Committee endorses zoning change for former Catholic school on East Side.
Oct 26th, 2021
City Must Pay Detective Who Assaulted Murder Suspect
Rodolfo Gomez was fired, went to prison and now he'll get a check for $335,772.
Oct 25th, 2021
Harbor District Project Moving Forward
Developer turning two industrial buildings at north edge of Bay View into apartment complex with up to 300 units.
Oct 25th, 2021
Safe & Sound Moving To New Home
Plus: A new owner for historic building, MSOE's new stem center and the weekly recap.
Oct 24th, 2021
Milwaukee Tool Readying Downtown Office
Facade of 1978 building is being substantially altered.
Oct 22nd, 2021
New High School Marks Growth of Hmong Community
Governor, MPS Superintendent join trailblazing HAPA founder Chris Her-Xiong for ribbon cutting.
Oct 22nd, 2021
Is Third Time The Charm for Red Light Cameras?
Rep. LaKeshia Myers reintroduces bill to allow Milwaukee to use cameras to bust speeders and red-light runners.
Oct 22nd, 2021
Winters Farmers Market Will Be Held in Deer District
Event most recently held at The Domes is now moving Downtown.
Oct 22nd, 2021
Wisconsin Elections Commission Sues To Stop Gableman’s Subpoenas
Suit says Gableman is overstepping authority in how subpoenas are structured.
Oct 21st, 2021
Council Adopts $179 Million Rescue Plan Package
Compromise plan includes money for pension reserve, housing, lead abatement and child care providers.
Oct 21st, 2021
Podcast Production Company Opens Downtown Studio, Office
Podcamp Media leases space at top of Colby Abbot Building.
Oct 21st, 2021
Milwaukee Rolls Out Vaccination Promotion For Second Shot
City will pay $25 to 1,000 people to get second shot. More than 23,000 people are currently eligible.
Oct 21st, 2021
Raynetta Hill Will Lead King Drive BID
A familiar face returns to lead growing business improvement district.
Oct 21st, 2021
Redevelopment Plans Dropped For Downtown Post Office
R2 sells the building to post office real estate investment trust.
Oct 20th, 2021
Staffing Issues Could Leave Milwaukee With More Snowplows Than Drivers
At the very least, expect it to take longer for Milwaukee to clean up after a storm.
Oct 20th, 2021
Bucks Host Ring Ceremony, Unveil Championship Banner
Nearly 400 diamonds on each ring with loads of symbolism embedded.
Oct 19th, 2021
ARPA Funding May Delay City’s Fiscal Cliff Says Policy Forum
Non-partisan organization reinforces need for state support to address Milwaukee's structural financial issues.
Oct 19th, 2021
New Cafe Planned For First Floor of 88Nine Building
Two-story studio building to undergo $770,000 renovation and expansion.
Oct 19th, 2021
Milwaukee Wants Your Input on Future of Dockless Scooters
432,794 trips taken through end of September, but downtown ban cut ridership 50%.
Oct 19th, 2021
Dairy-Centric Apartment Building Wins Plan Commission Approval
Kendall Breunig plans to convert former plant to 17 apartments.
Oct 18th, 2021
Triciclo Peru Owners Could Buy Vliet Street Building
Restaurant plans production space for frozen empanadas in vacant, city-owned building.
Oct 18th, 2021
Marina Dimitrijevic is Officially Running For Mayor
Alderwoman is the seventh individual in the race.
Oct 18th, 2021
Bucks Showoff Upgrades To Fiserv Forum
NBA season starts Tuesday with team's ring ceremony.
Oct 18th, 2021
Chantia Lewis Case Moving Towards Trial
Probable cause found to continue with felony charges.
Oct 18th, 2021
California Firm Buys Two Newer Milwaukee Apartment Buildings
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 17th, 2021
Second New Building Proposed For Century City
Good City Brewing affiliate could develop building similar to Century City 1.
Oct 15th, 2021
Element Anchors South End of 5th Street
New apartment building has taken its final shape.
Oct 15th, 2021
Council Strikes Deal On How To Spend $179 Million ARPA Allocation
Housing, lead abatement, child care, police recruits, violence prevention, a new MLK library and more.
Oct 15th, 2021
Black Business Boost Fund Targeted At Milwaukee Entrepeneurs
New fund targeted at supporting people of color launch and grow businesses.
Oct 15th, 2021
MPD Supervisors Face Vaccine-or-Mask Requirement
Agreement is less strict than requirement for general city workers, doesn't include rank-and-file police officers.
Oct 14th, 2021
HNTB Expanding Downtown Office
Engineering firm moved Downtown in 2019, added 20 employees and hopes to hire 30 more.
Oct 14th, 2021
The Organ Trail Runs Through Milwaukee
Organ donor's cross-country bicycle trip started with a chance meeting in Louisiana bar.
Oct 14th, 2021
Redeveloped 37th Street School Opens
Affordable apartments available for seniors, with neighborhood resident serving as developer.
Oct 13th, 2021
Evers Allocates $45 Million To Violence Prevention, Victim Support
Evers joined by Attorney General Josh Kaul and Milwaukee violence prevention leaders for announcement.
Oct 13th, 2021
Construction Starts on Biggest Port Project In More Than 60 Years
Milwaukee project intended to make Wisconsin export hub for ethanol byproduct.
Oct 13th, 2021
Common Council Has 7 Times The Ideas As It Has Funding
82 ideas for how to spend $394.2 million federal grant. What will council choose?
Oct 12th, 2021
State Selling Milwaukee DNR Office
Property occupies prominent corner in Bronzeville.
Oct 12th, 2021
Century City’s First New Building is Fully Leased
Five tenants fill warehouse.
Oct 12th, 2021
New Mural, Peace Tree Unveiled at Pulaski Playfield
Effort designed to encourage social unity, environmental consciousness and youth empowerment.
Oct 11th, 2021
Mansion’s Garage Will Be Constructed Using Secret Cache of Sandstone
Nunemaker finds building materials buried in his new yard.
Oct 11th, 2021
New COVID-19 Mass Testing Site Opens in Menomonee Valley
New site at a former WisDOT emissions testing site. It replaces American Family Field testing site.
Oct 11th, 2021
Homicides, Shootings, Auto Thefts All At Record Highs
MPD Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman presents vision of community-centered approach to solving issues.
Oct 11th, 2021
ManpowerGroup HQ Sold Again
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 10th, 2021
Work Nears Completion on New Brady Street Building
Two-story building replaces vacant lot.
Oct 8th, 2021
Wheel Park Planned For Emigh Playfield in Tippecanoe
Would be city's first park targeted at BMX bikes, skateboards, scooters and skates.
Oct 8th, 2021
City Could Issue Citations For Failing To Disconnect Downspouts
But focus will be on hiring contractors to complete work, keep stormwater out of Deep Tunnel.
Oct 7th, 2021
Milwaukee Will Comply With Subpoenas, But City Attorney Won’t Say How
Spencer big on promises, but short on details.
Oct 7th, 2021
“Beyond Van Gogh” Is Highest Grossing Event in Wisconsin Center History
And now its run is extended through January 9.
Oct 7th, 2021
Mayor Barrett Is Latest Official Subpoenaed In Election Probe
Official leading the probe admits he doesn't understand how elections are supposed to work.
Oct 6th, 2021
Milwaukee To Go “Claws Up” For The Brewers
City will light up blue and yellow to support baseball team during playoffs.
Oct 6th, 2021
City Selling Building at 76th and Capitol
Multi-tenant office building available for $75,000.
Oct 6th, 2021
12 Options to Solve Milwaukee’s Fiscal Crisis
Nine are bad says alderman. Without solution Milwaukee would need to cut one-fourth of workforce.
Oct 6th, 2021
The Milwaukee Athletic Club Reopening in December
MAC Residences adds 54 apartments to building, along with restaurants and event space.
Oct 5th, 2021
Gov. Evers Announces $75 Million Investment In Minority-Owned Businesses
Two new programs will support businesses disproportionately harmed by COVID-19 pandemic.
Oct 5th, 2021
2022 Assessment Process Could Be Chaotic
Top staffers departing, number of 2020 appeals still pending, hot real estate market, no assessments in 2021.
Oct 4th, 2021
Colectivo Reopens Prospect Avenue Cafe
Cafe has been closed since January, reopens with limited hours.
Oct 4th, 2021
Lena Taylor Is Running For Lieutenant Governor
Veteran state senator would be first Black woman to hold the position.
Oct 4th, 2021
Johnson Controls Complex Sold, Redevelopment Planned
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 3rd, 2021
Bay View Development Subtly Increases Density Of Area
Two new buildings are more in line with historic neighborhood development pattern than most new construction.
Oct 1st, 2021
Groups Call For Defunding the Police To Solve Milwaukee Pension Crisis
Move would strip $78 million from MPD budget, leave others intact.
Oct 1st, 2021
Latest City Attorney Controversy Causes Council Infighting
Dodd vs Zamarripa is an extension of Tearman Spencer vs City Hall
Oct 1st, 2021
City Attorney Accused of Politically-Motivated, Retaliatory Staff Directive
Latest issue causes public infighting amongst Common Council.
Oct 1st, 2021
Foxconn Picks Ohio Over Wisconsin
Company will buy former GM factory to build electric vehicles.
Oct 1st, 2021
Century City House Factory Inching Forward
Plan calls for affordable, energy efficient homes to fight climate change and create jobs.
Sep 30th, 2021
Ranell Washington Will Lead WHEDA Board
Washington, an experienced banker, replaces Ivan Gamboa.
Sep 30th, 2021
It’s Johnson Vs. Dimitrijevic On Mask Mandate
Health commissioner and alderwoman at odds over whether city should have mask mandate.
Sep 30th, 2021
Chantia Lewis Goes To Court
In her first court appearance alderwoman pleads not guilty to misdemeanor. Four felony charges yet to come.
Sep 29th, 2021
Central Waters Opening Church Brewery
On October 16. Dairyland will open restaurant alongside brewery in onetime church.
Sep 29th, 2021
The Battle For New City Mask Mandate
As COVID-19 cases surge, teachers union and 11 other groups demand restored mandate, which many businesses oppose.
Sep 29th, 2021
Morales Named Fitchburg Police Chief
Former Milwaukee chief will lead suburban Madison department.
Sep 29th, 2021
Milwaukee Again Bidding To Host DNC
But city faces wide-open competition for 2024 convention. What is the new pitch?
Sep 28th, 2021
Officials Celebrate Tent City Replacement
Joint effort by city, county, state and MMSD worthy of national emulation?
Sep 28th, 2021
New Bar For Former Pabst Brewery
Amped will offer team building by day, private karaoke suites by night.
Sep 27th, 2021
Plan Commission Okays East Side Project
But with conditions. Former Saints Peter and Paul building could be redeveloped in many ways.
Sep 27th, 2021
Johnson Financial Group Shows Off High-Rise Office
Racine company aims to make a statement in Milwaukee with Cathedral Place offices.
Sep 27th, 2021
Bucks Championship Had $58 Million Economic Impact
Visit Milwaukee estimates direct and indirect spending during team's playoff run.
Sep 27th, 2021
New Event Venue Planned for King Drive
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Sep 26th, 2021
Five Doors Open Milwaukee Recommendations
You won't want to miss these five stops as you explore Milwaukee this weekend.
Sep 24th, 2021
A Behind-The-Scenes Tour of Schlitz Park
See the distribution center tunnel, massive chiller system and remants of the Brew House.
Sep 24th, 2021
What To Blame For Summerfest Attendance Decline?
Attendance drops 43%, but reasons why abound.
Sep 23rd, 2021
Schlitz Park Owners Show Off Revamped Office Complex
New plaza, reopened Brown Bottle, emphasis on history mark changes to former Schlitz campus.
Sep 23rd, 2021
Catholic School Could Become Apartments, Hotel or Arts Collective
Or maybe something else. Neighbors hear proposal for former St. Peter St. Paul School on East Side.
Sep 22nd, 2021
Church Forgoes Tax Exemption To Get New Building
Christ Church will make annual payment in lieu of taxes for Haymarket area home.
Sep 22nd, 2021
Paddy’s Pub For Sale For Redevelopment
Owners of Irish bar retiring. Big corner lot with several buildings could be redeveloped.
Sep 22nd, 2021
12 Takeaways From City’s 2022 Budget
What's in the 600 page, $1.75 billion budget document? An inside look at your city government.
Sep 22nd, 2021
City Offers $100 Vaccination Incentive
Health department will pay up to 1,000 people to get their first COVID-19 vaccination.
Sep 21st, 2021
Barrett Unveils 2022 Budget Proposal
'The calm before the storm,' mayor warns, using federal funds and reduced police force to plug budget holes.
Sep 21st, 2021
Project Brings Affordable Housing to Harambee
Developer Melissa Allen's Bronzeville Estates creates 30 units in area she loves.
Sep 21st, 2021
MIAD Opening Gallery on Wisconsin Avenue
New space will be on first floor of The Avenue, adjacent to 3rd Street Market Hall
Sep 20th, 2021
New MLK Library Plan Razes Theater, Raises 93 Apartments
New 17,000 square foot library and two-story live-work units on N. MLK Jr. Dr.
Sep 20th, 2021
Mueller Communications Moving To The Fortress
PR firm with many clients will relocate from Lower East Side to Brewers Hill.
Sep 20th, 2021
New Plan To Save Former Schlitz Tavern
Plus: Marion Corp. will employ up to 90 people at Northwest Side manufacturing plant.
Sep 19th, 2021
Buffalo Boss Opening New Restaurant
Wings-focused restaurant will open first standalone location on 27th St.
Sep 17th, 2021
New Marquette Building Takes Shape
School of Business Administration will serve as western gateway to campus.
Sep 17th, 2021
Bucks, NCG Break Ground on Deer District Hotel
"The Trade" will be a Marriott hotel with an entire floor intended for NBA players.
Sep 17th, 2021
Railroad Merger is a Win for Milwaukee, Southeastern Wisconsin
The Port of Milwaukee could again become intermodal shipping hub, now with direct access to Mexico.
Sep 17th, 2021
$10 Million Fund Being Created To Back Hispanic Real Estate Developers
Announcement made at second annual Urbano real estate conference.
Sep 16th, 2021
Gov. Evers Seeks Judicial Applicants To Replace Brett Blomme
Evers will appoint a replacement for short term, with election to follow.
Sep 16th, 2021
Turmoil, Toxic Work Environment at City Attorney’s Office
Resignation forms cite ethical violations, poor treatment of women & more by Tearman Spencer.
Sep 15th, 2021
School To Buy Nuisance Building For Garden
Notre Dame girls school will raze building on 15th and Scott for garden, outdoor classes.
Sep 15th, 2021
City Seeks Near West Side Development
Vacant lot near Marquette campus could be developed for up to six townhomes.
Sep 15th, 2021
Plan Offers Alternative To Expanded I-94
Groups back repairing freeway, second BRT line, possible commuter rail, other projects.
Sep 14th, 2021
Developer Credits Streetcar As Factor In Building Tower
32-story tower on Water Street a "prime example" of transit-oriented development.
Sep 14th, 2021
American Family Field COVID-19 Testing Site Closing
Brewers playoff run requires team to use parking lot.
Sep 14th, 2021
East Side Historic District Could Expand
Move to designate two Summit Ave. homes spurs proposal to expand North Point South Historic District.
Sep 14th, 2021
Connaughton’s Company Withdraws Brewers Hill Plan. For Now
Historic Preservation Commission finds fault with design of 50-unit apartment complex.
Sep 13th, 2021
How Can Milwaukee Avoid Becoming Detroit?
Civic leaders from Detroit discuss Milwaukee's fiscal crisis, offer ideas and solutions
Sep 13th, 2021
Your Chance To Howl At The Moon
That's the name of bar featuring dueling pianos coming to Old World Third St.
Sep 13th, 2021
Advertising Agency Inks Deal for New Third Ward Space
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Sep 12th, 2021
Demolition Underway For East Town Apartments
Contractor making quick work of former restaurant.
Sep 10th, 2021
Milwaukee Planning Its Own COVID-19 Vaccine Incentive
New program will replace expiring state effort. Employer mandates expected to boost interest.
Sep 10th, 2021
Partnership Bringing Low-Cost, Cellular Internet Service to Lindsay Heights
New service relies on neighborhood-level cell network. Could eventually cover 40% of Milwaukee.
Sep 10th, 2021
Alderman’s Plan To Pitch A Tent Triggers Late Night Trash Cleanup
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton claims even a dead body wasn't enough to get a garbage cleanup in Garden Homes neighborhood.
Sep 9th, 2021
More Than 660 Street Trees Lost in August Storm
City officials debating how to get ready for next big storm as they await bill from "unprecedented" event.
Sep 9th, 2021
Former Grand Theater For Sale
Plan to create community theater, gathering space canceled because of pandemic.
Sep 9th, 2021
Free Tickets to Trimborn Farm Harvest of Arts and Crafts
Urban Milwaukee members can claim free tickets to outdoor event, while supplies last.
Sep 8th, 2021
Fair Housing Group Wins $1 Million Grant
Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council will train other organizations, investigate complaints in Wisconsin.
Sep 8th, 2021
Good City Brewing Will Donate 1% of Revenue to Housing
Pledge to support affordable housing efforts accompanies release of Home beer in cans.
Sep 8th, 2021
Milwaukee Film Hosting New Film Festival
Cultures & Communities Festival runs seven days, through Sunday, September 12.
Sep 8th, 2021
Plan Aims To Create 32,000 New Black and Latino Homeowners
Coalition of city and four foundations seeks $135 million investment in 10 years.
Sep 8th, 2021
Ald. Chantia Lewis Charged With Defrauding City, Campaign of $21,000
City official and US Senate candidate faces four felony charges, up to 10 years in jail.
Sep 7th, 2021
Police Chief Search Has One Candidate
Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman asked to apply for permanent post by FPC. Mayor, many alders back him.
Sep 6th, 2021
Senior Housing Planned For Former Perlick Factory
Plus: A big week of real estate news.
Sep 5th, 2021
Civil War-Era Building Becoming Apartments
Cream City brick building in Walker's Point receiving historically-sensitive redevelopment.
Sep 3rd, 2021
Where Have All The City Workers Gone?
They've abandoned the South Side in droves since residency requirement was lifted.
Sep 3rd, 2021
Census Data Shows Changing Milwaukee Demographics
Fewer white residents citywide, but shrinking population totals in many majority-Black neighborhoods.
Sep 3rd, 2021
Committee OK’s ARPA Funding for Ambulances, Reckless Driving and Eviction Prevention
Finance & Personnel Committee recommends spending $14 million of city's $394 million ARPA allocation.
Sep 3rd, 2021
City Could Lose 40% of ARPA Funds to Revenue Recovery
Funds would go towards plugging revenue shortfalls, not generational investments.
Sep 2nd, 2021
Downtown Dog Park Wins $25,000 Grant
But a substantial amount of fundraising remains to develop park.
Sep 2nd, 2021
Council Delays Action On ARPA Funds
City has $193 million in the bank. But how to spend it still being debated.
Sep 1st, 2021
Leaders Celebrate New Mental Health Center
Huge gathering of officials for project lauded as momentous, exciting and historic.
Aug 31st, 2021
Consulting Team Announced for New Downtown Plan
The plan is intended to guide development through 2040.
Aug 31st, 2021
New Park Opens in Historic Third Ward
New Gas Light Park is small and all about the children.
Aug 31st, 2021
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week Returns
And based on initial turnout, so did downtown workers. Event runs through September 3.
Aug 30th, 2021
Industrial Building on East Side Could Become Apartments
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Aug 29th, 2021
New Downtown Hotels Replace Aging Office Buildings
Boutique hotels are replacing struggling office buildings.
Aug 27th, 2021
Westown Lands Another New Tenant
Resurgent Wisconsin Avenue is drawing substantial leasing interest. HUB640 latest beneficiary.
Aug 27th, 2021
$80 Million Sports Center Planned For Site Along Interstate 43
The Opportunity Center would be open to all, open in 2025.
Aug 27th, 2021
Fitzgerald Tours Fort McCoy, Receives Briefing on Afghan Refugees
“I want to thank Major General Guthrie and the 88th Readiness Division for hosting me this afternoon, as well as the State Department staff who briefed us on the ongoing resettlement effort at Fort McCoy."
Aug 27th, 2021
Playbill Lofts Will Rise Above The Avenue
Former Majestic Lofts apartment building being redeveloped by owners of The Avenue.
Aug 26th, 2021
3rd Street Market Hall Opening in October
Owners of new food hall trying to create a destination experience.
Aug 26th, 2021
Donovan, Taylor Eyeing Mayoral Runs
Former alderman, state senator lead pack of those likely to join Cavalier Johnson in special election.
Aug 26th, 2021
100 East Office Tower in Foreclosure
Building has lost two large tenants in recent years.
Aug 26th, 2021
Riverwalk Building Will Be Very Green
15-story downtown mass timber tower, The Edison, aims for carbon neutral standard.
Aug 25th, 2021
Barrett Will Become Ambassador to Luxembourg
Mayor's appointment means Cavalier Johnson will serve as acting mayor, special election will be called.
Aug 25th, 2021
Herzing Returns To Downtown
University is latest tenant at former Grand Avenue Mall, now thriving as office and housing complex.
Aug 24th, 2021
Barrett Imposes Vaccine Mandate For City Workers
All except police and fire fighters must have proof of COVID-19 vaccination by October 29.
Aug 24th, 2021
Summerfest Will Offer Its Own Shuttles
Festival to offer scaled-down version of MCTS park-and-ride bus network.
Aug 24th, 2021
Plan Commission Okays Third Ward Tower
"Magnificent building,' says one commissioner. Apartments will be among city's most expensive.
Aug 23rd, 2021
City Creating Zoning Code For EV Chargers
City anticipates surge in electric vehicles and could get federal money for charging stations.
Aug 23rd, 2021
Get Vaccinated, Get $100 From State
Gov. Evers announces incentive payment. And FDA issues full authorization for Pfizer's vaccine.
Aug 23rd, 2021
Two Tannery Office Buildings Being Renovated
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Aug 22nd, 2021
The Community Takes Shape Within the Corridor
Largest private affordable housing project in state history transforming W. Center St.
Aug 20th, 2021
The Edison Will Add Restaurant, Commercial Space to Riverwalk
Site is currently a floral warehouse. Developer secures approval to add landscaping, patio to city land.
Aug 20th, 2021
Historic Burnham House Will Be Nonprofit’s HQ
Cream City brick house was home to the man who produced them.
Aug 20th, 2021
MSOE Opens Viets Tower
New residence hall replaces Roy W. Johnson Hall.
Aug 20th, 2021
IKON Hotel Gets Loan Extension
No interest period on city loan being extended one year.
Aug 19th, 2021
Connaughton Pursuing Bigger Brewers Hill Project
Three Leaf expands proposed building, now needs historic commission approval.
Aug 19th, 2021
Downtown Dog Park Fundraiser Launched
Crowdfunding campaign offers perks for you and your dog.
Aug 18th, 2021
Music Festival Coming To Brewery District
Equinox will take place September 25, showcasing 19 local musicians.
Aug 18th, 2021
MSOE Developing Park, New Welcome Center
To 'strengthen our identity' and ensure students have 'ample green space,' president says.
Aug 18th, 2021
Should Water Street Be Gun-Free District?
Downtown stakeholders consider how Kansas City, Memphis, New Orleans handle bar district problems.
Aug 18th, 2021
2022 City Budget Process Kicks Off
Several chances for citizens to learn about budget, as city braces for nearly impossible 2023 budget.
Aug 17th, 2021
Jeffers, MATC Celebrate Student Housing Complex
Ribbon cutting for new $29.1 million, 195 student bedroom complex, Westown Green.
Aug 17th, 2021
Wisconsin Avenue Night Market Returns Wednesday
Popular, free event back for first time since 2019.
Aug 16th, 2021
City Selling King Drive Development Site, Again
Vacant lot has been owned by the city since 1992.
Aug 16th, 2021
S/V Denis Sullivan Seeks New Captain
Milwaukee ship inspired by 19th century lake schooners hasn't sailed since 2019.
Aug 16th, 2021
Construction Ramping Up on Wisconsin Center Expansion
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Aug 15th, 2021
Milwaukee Oktoberfest Set For September 24-26
11th annual event will be held at War Memorial Center on Milwaukee's lakefront.
Aug 13th, 2021
Ascent’s Mass Timber on Full Display
Mass timber component now clearly visible from much of Downtown.
Aug 13th, 2021
Summit Houses Historic, For Now
The two houses are part of proposed apartment building site. Are they being demolished out of spite?
Aug 12th, 2021
Should Milwaukee Have a New Emergency Health Order?
MTEA is asking for more COVID-19 guidelines and private schools pushing back.
Aug 12th, 2021
Hines Seeks Zoning Change To Allow Third Ward Tower
32-story, luxury apartment tower would be built on landmark site in Third Ward.
Aug 12th, 2021
Second Mass Timber Tower Files for Design Approval
City Plan Commission will review proposed building on Aug. 23rd.
Aug 12th, 2021
FPC Restarting Police Chief Search
Jeffrey Norman remains a favorite among some city officials.
Aug 11th, 2021
Crash-Prone Walnut Street To Receive Road Diet
Rebuilding effort will add safety improvements for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
Aug 11th, 2021
Milwaukee Cleans Up From Storm, Braces For Another Difficult Night
Tens of thousands of Milwaukee residents remain without power Wednesday afternoon.
Aug 11th, 2021
Fisker Wants State Law Changed For Potential Foxconn Car Factory
The electric vehicle company wants to sell cars directly, as opposed to Wisconsin's franchise dealer system.
Aug 11th, 2021
Northwestern Mutual Launching $100 Million Fund Targeting Black Communities
Dana Guthrie's Gateway Capital is one of the firms immediately benefitting.
Aug 10th, 2021
Turner Hall Seeks New Bar and Restaurant Operator
The Tavern at Turner Hall needs new owner poised to take advantage of proximity to ballroom, Deer District and Fiserv Forum.
Aug 10th, 2021
Summerfest Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test
Music festival is first major outdoor event in Milwaukee area to implement requirement.
Aug 10th, 2021
Druml Seeking New Tenants For Haymarket Building
MATC poised to move out, former Blast Fitness space also available.
Aug 9th, 2021
Downtown Office Building Being Renovated, Lands Tenant
Mid-rise 789 N. Water to receive updates.
Aug 9th, 2021
East Town Post Office Sold
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Aug 8th, 2021
Judge Agrees To Plead Guilty To Child Pornography Charges
Brett Blomme faces up to 20 years in prison.
Aug 6th, 2021
5th Street’s New Element
Apartment building will fill vacant lot on southern end of narrowed street.
Aug 6th, 2021
Former M&I Building Could Become 231 Apartments
Irgens would redevelop International Style tower into apartments.
Aug 6th, 2021
Kazee Planning Granville Commons Apartments
New apartment building would be built on vacant site near W. Bradley Rd.
Aug 5th, 2021
Demolition Underway For Walker’s Point Apartments
La Fuente building, apartment building and Selena mural all to be removed for Taxco apartments.
Aug 5th, 2021
Deer District Linked To Nearly 500 COVID-19 Cases
But correlation is not causation. Many Bucks fans went to other places on those nights.
Aug 5th, 2021
City Hiring Designer for Bay View Plan
A new planning process would help guide future of the neighborhood.
Aug 4th, 2021
Downtown Dog Park Seeks Support
Vote early and vote often to help fund a new playground for Fido.
Aug 4th, 2021
310W Owner Sues City for $5 Million For Sewer Backup
Massive 2020 rainstorm caused damage but city attorney says city wasn't negligent.
Aug 4th, 2021
Milwaukee Invited To Apply For 2024 DNC
But some aren't happy the city must bid for convention in the first place.
Aug 3rd, 2021
Larson Drops Out of Senate Race, Endorses Barnes
Eight candidates remain in race, including Godlewski, Lasry and Nelson.
Aug 3rd, 2021
Jeffers Starts Work on Second Journal Apartment Project
Verdigris joins Westtown Green project in former newspaper complex.
Aug 3rd, 2021
Scooters Banned From Downtown
About 30% of riders found to be riding on sidewalks, triple the limit authorized by city.
Aug 3rd, 2021
The Avenue Lands New Tenant
TEMPO will occupy office on second floor of former Grand Avenue Mall.
Aug 2nd, 2021
Niche Book Bar Coming To Bronzeville
Buying a city-owned building to create Black-focused book store and wine bar.
Aug 2nd, 2021
Work Starting on Cathedral Square Upgrade
Changing popular park's perimeter to accommodate crowds, make square more attractive
Aug 2nd, 2021
Proposal Requires Vaccinations for City Employees
More than 6,000 city workers would need to get vaccinated or face weekly testing.
Aug 2nd, 2021
Buyer Found for Johnson Controls’ Downtown Complex
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Aug 1st, 2021
Becher Street Receiving Road Diet, Raised Bike Lane
Project being paid for with funds generated by Michels development.
Jul 31st, 2021
Bay View Addition Nears Completion
Vacant lot on southside main street is no more.
Jul 30th, 2021
Milwaukee Rehabbing Four Bridges
State and federal dollars helping repair some of city's less notable bridges.
Jul 30th, 2021
Historic Designation Could Block East Side Apartments
A seven-story 90 unit apartment complex versus two modest 1899 homes.
Jul 29th, 2021
Fourth New Airline Adds Service to Milwaukee
Contour Airlines will offer nonstop flights to Indianapolis and Pittsburgh.
Jul 28th, 2021
Arlington Place Now A Two-Way Street
It's now a little bit easier to get around the East Side.
Jul 28th, 2021
Six Council Members Want Tougher Pandemic Rules
Push mayor for indoor mask mandate and mandatory vaccinations for city employees.
Jul 27th, 2021
Council Holds ARPA Spending Until September
Mayor's $93 million "summer plan" delayed, along with proposals by alders.
Jul 27th, 2021
Streetcar Study Draws Controversy
Study of Walker’s Point extension moves forward.
Jul 27th, 2021
Council Approves Morales Settlement
Former chief will get $500,000 and now a finalist for job in Dane County suburb.
Jul 27th, 2021
Streetcar Returning To Full Schedule
The Hop to offer full service for first time since March 2020, welcome riders with "Hop Summer Nights."
Jul 26th, 2021
City Selling Large Bronzeville Development Site
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 25th, 2021
Two-Thirds of All Milwaukee Auto Thefts Are Kia and Hyundai Vehicles
Milwaukee on track for record breaking year, having already eclipsed all of 2020.
Jul 24th, 2021
Doors Open Milwaukee Returning In-Person
The annual event returns in September. Step inside more than 100 Milwaukee landmarks, for free.
Jul 23rd, 2021
Viets Tower Nears Completion
MSOE overhauling its oldest residence hall.
Jul 23rd, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks Parade, Celebration
Crowd estimated in excess of 100,000.
Jul 22nd, 2021
Port Announces Tenant Replacing Sea Scouts
Marek Landscaping will build new warehouse and office complex
Jul 22nd, 2021
Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race
Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.
Jul 21st, 2021
Bucks Parade Scheduled For Thursday Morning
Parade will snake through Downtown en route to Fiserv Forum.
Jul 21st, 2021
Tax Exemption For Church Gets Pushback
Property taxes would be lost in neighborhood just north of Fiserv Forum. Council members push for payment in lieu of taxes.
Jul 21st, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks Win NBA Title, First in 50 Years
Giannis Antetokounmpo named Finals MVP.
Jul 21st, 2021
The 1500s on Jefferson Street Okayed
City committee approves, but not before opponent sings six-verse rap as public testimony.
Jul 20th, 2021
East Side Apartment Complex Gets Key Approval
"Overwhelming" opposition doesn't stop approval of new affordable housing complex.
Jul 20th, 2021
Southside Streetcar Study, Street Improvements Approved
Walker's Point would be targeted for expansion.
Jul 20th, 2021
Mandela Barnes Enters Senate Race
Long-rumored run by Lt. Governor becomes official and targets Ron Johnson.
Jul 20th, 2021
Urbal Tea Opens Cafe On South Side
Health-focused cafe in transformed building located on revived commercial strip.
Jul 20th, 2021
Bucks Expect 80,000 Fans For Game Six
Or more. Deer District would become fifth largest city in Wisconsin.
Jul 19th, 2021
Morales Payout Rises Still Higher
City must also pay its private legal team. Total cost of lawsuit will exceed $668,000.
Jul 19th, 2021
$98 Million Plan Targets Lead Poisoning
Proposal addressing lead poisoning of children backed by the Coalition on Lead Emergency.
Jul 19th, 2021
New Apartment Complex For Bay View?
Plan for four-story complex has long way to go. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Jul 18th, 2021
Rite-Hite Building To Right Height
New headquarters will fill Reed Street Yards business park.
Jul 16th, 2021
Milwaukee Water Works Pursuing Rate Changes
With Waukesha coming as a customer, utility pursuing changes to its authorized return rate.
Jul 16th, 2021
Update Expected Soon on Criminal Investigation Into Health Department
City officials and council members want to know status of DOJ, Milwaukee County DA investigation.
Jul 16th, 2021
Harley-Davidson Breaks Ground On Museum Expansion
New venue replaces seasonal tent
Jul 15th, 2021
Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program
Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.
Jul 15th, 2021
Federal Funds Could Be Used for Milwaukee Universal Basic Income Program
Funds would establish program infrastructure, city would still need to raise $450,000 from private donors.
Jul 14th, 2021
Bucks Planning Deer District Night Market
New event will enliven activate plaza outside Fiserv Forum.
Jul 14th, 2021
Morales Reaches Tentative, $626,000 Settlement With City
Ousted chief won't return to Milwaukee Police Department.
Jul 13th, 2021
Barrett Plan Combats Reckless Driving
$28.2 million in federal grant targeted at reckless driving, violence, early childhood education and small business support.
Jul 13th, 2021
Plan Commission Approves East Side Affordable Housing Design
79-unit apartment complex on Water Street approved despite neighbors concerns.
Jul 12th, 2021
Tiny Homes Village Plan Moves Forward
24-unit veterans' housing complex could expand to 48 units in Menomonee River Hills neighborhood.
Jul 12th, 2021
Barrett Calls For $44 Million In Workforce And Housing Spending
Funds would come from $394 million federal ARPA grant.
Jul 12th, 2021
Martial Arts Equipment Manufacturer Moving to Milwaukee
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 11th, 2021
Get Vaccinated, Get a Shot at Free NBA Finals Tickets
Health department offering shots and a shot to win free Bucks tickets.
Jul 9th, 2021
THIRTEEN31 Rises On W. National Ave.
The majority of its apartments will rent for below-market rates.
Jul 9th, 2021
No Settlement Yet, Morales Will Be Police Chief Again On July 15th
Demoted police chief Alfonso Morales will return to old job.
Jul 9th, 2021
Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Opens Friday
'Gogh This Way' to the Wisconsin Center's new immersive experience.
Jul 8th, 2021
City Proposes Study of Streetcar to Walker’s Point
Proposed extension would run from Third Ward south to 6th and National.
Jul 8th, 2021
Milwaukee Downtown Hosting “Art in the Park”
Red Arrow Park will be site of live canvas and chalk mural painting through August 11th.
Jul 8th, 2021
15-Story Mass Timber Tower for Riverfront
220 apartments, but little parking in downtown building, as firm pushes environmental benefits.
Jul 8th, 2021
Boat House Seeks to Demolish Its Lighthouse
Emergency demolition sought by owner of historic fantasy home along the river.
Jul 7th, 2021
Controversial Bay View Gas Station Can Operate All Night
Speedway installs protective glass, hires security, so council gives it another chance.
Jul 7th, 2021
Inside the World’s Tallest Mass Timber Building
Partially completed, 25-story Ascent a radical change in how to build a downtown tower.
Jul 7th, 2021
Council Okays Huge Change in FPC Board
Majority of Fire & Police commissioners who voted to demote Chief Morales have now been replaced.
Jul 7th, 2021
Council Ends City Attorney’s Review Power
Unanimous vote strips Spencer's ability to halt contracts and overrides Barrett veto.
Jul 7th, 2021
Swigs Pub Will Become Clementines
92-year-old Bay View bar on S. Clement Ave. will find new life with lots of amusement machines.
Jul 6th, 2021
New Mural Transforms You Into a Peacock
Downtown artwork aims to win social media attention -- and put a smile on your face.
Jul 6th, 2021
Two Affordable Housing Projects Vie For Federal Funds
Two sizable city projects. But the program has far more applicants than funds available.
Jul 5th, 2021
Milwaukee Strikes Out On Building New USPS Truck
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 4th, 2021
Morales Potential Return As Police Chief Delayed Until July 12th
Extension gives parties more time to negotiate settlement.
Jul 3rd, 2021
New Townhomes in Riverwest
New building being constructed on vacant lot at Humboldt and Wright.
Jul 2nd, 2021
How Much Industrial Land Should Milwaukee Have?
New report seeks to create shared vision for Milwaukee's industrial future.
Jul 2nd, 2021
James MacGillis Will Lead Wauwatosa Police Department
MPD veteran taking top job in neighboring suburb.
Jul 1st, 2021
Spirit Airlines Adds More Flights, Destinations From Milwaukee
Ultra-low-cost carrier will offer nonstop service to eight destinations by end of year.
Jul 1st, 2021
FlixBus Starts Milwaukee Service July 2nd
New bus line will connect Milwaukee, Chicago, Indianapolis and Ohio.
Jun 30th, 2021
Plan To Renovate Every City-Owned Home Gains Traction
Council now embraces Bauman proposal. Barrett's plan will include elements of it.
Jun 30th, 2021
Can City Prevent Miami-Like Disaster?
Bauman grills officials. Should Milwaukee ramp up building inspections?
Jun 29th, 2021
Decision Delayed on Bay View Cottages Historic Designation
Property owners split, area alderwoman unsure, council puts decision on hold.
Jun 29th, 2021
Pabst Mansion Adds Beer Garden
Add some Gemütlichkeit to your next museum visit, or just stop by for a cold one.
Jun 29th, 2021
New Ordinance Could Remove Elected Officials
For undefined 'inefficiency' or 'neglect of duty.' Alders slam the proposal.
Jun 28th, 2021
City Removing Some Downtown Meters
You can now park for free on a portion of E. Knapp St.
Jun 28th, 2021
Adams Hotel Dispute Triggers Lawsuit
Plus: Batttlebox Studios running crowdfunding campaign
Jun 27th, 2021
Morales Or Milwaukee, Who Will Blink First?
Former chief continues to gain leverage for any potential settlement.
Jun 25th, 2021
Three BIDs Hiring New Executive Directors
Liz Brodek's departure creates two vacancies. King Drive also hiring after Deshea Agee's exit.
Jun 25th, 2021
Should Milwaukee Eliminate Fine for Small Amounts of Marijuana?
Council tables a proposed policy change, but could pass measure on July 7th.
Jun 25th, 2021
Summerfest, City Strike Deal On Police Costs
Costs had climbed to more than $800,000 annually for MPD, but festival paid for little of it.
Jun 24th, 2021
Committee Loves New FPC Nominees
Ramey, Kessler and Fallone draw unanimous support from council members.
Jun 24th, 2021
The Ann Wilson Problem
Mayor's chief of staff promises she will be replaced on Fire & Police Commission. But when?
Jun 24th, 2021
New Apartments for N. Water St. Draw Opposition
Brandon Rule seeks to build workforce housing development along Milwaukee River.
Jun 23rd, 2021
The Return of Rainbow Summer
17 years after it ended, revived version of outdoor entertainment series returns to Marcus Center.
Jun 23rd, 2021
The Downspout Police Are Coming
Disconnecting downspouts is part of strategy to reduce Deep Tunnel overflows into Lake Michigan.
Jun 23rd, 2021
Bauman Blasts Mayor on Water Street Chaos
Alderman wants stronger actions. "The mayor is basically whistling past the graveyard."
Jun 23rd, 2021
Plan Commission Okays East Side Project
But driveways to four townhomes take away street parking on Jefferson, which concerns some.
Jun 22nd, 2021
Walker’s Point Event Venues Ready for Business
The George and Madcap Lounge anchor redeveloped building at 5th and National.
Jun 22nd, 2021
Fine Dining Restaurant Planned for 7Seventy7 Building
Lupi & Iris will replace Maurer's Urban Market with cuisine from French and Italian Riviera.
Jun 22nd, 2021
Church Will Replace RedLine Gallery
Christ Church plans to buy Haymarket building.
Jun 22nd, 2021
Northern Wisconsin Company Opening Office Downtown
Church Mutual opening office in 833 East building, hoping to improve recruiting with Milwaukee office.
Jun 21st, 2021
Council Closes Gare-Bear’s On N. 27th St.
The tavern's liquor license renewal was denied after the owner determined to be indifferent to neighborhood concerns.
Jun 21st, 2021
Hmong Association Buys West Side Mansion
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 20th, 2021
New Advance Auto Parts Store On North Avenue
Retailer opening store two blocks from competitor.
Jun 18th, 2021
$250,000 Settlement for Minor Pursued by MPD Officer
Officer finishing four-year prison sentence.
Jun 18th, 2021
Bauman’s $150 Million Affordable Housing Plan
Plan would save every city-owned single-family home and duplex.
Jun 18th, 2021
Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again
Scale of problem currently limited to one family in Bay View, but full review planned.
Jun 17th, 2021
MMSD Deconstructing Former We Energies Building For Flood Abatement Project
Jackson Park will also see changes as part of multi-year effort.
Jun 17th, 2021
Bay View Wetland Restoration Gets Boost From Grant
Stormwater retention effort part of restoration of Grand Trunk site, Lake Michigan cleanup.
Jun 17th, 2021
Honeypie, Palomino Move From Tipped to ‘Fair’ Wages
Pie Incorporated adopts One Fair Wage pay scale.
Jun 17th, 2021
Barrett, Officials Celebrate Couture Groundbreaking
Nine years after building was first proposed. 'Like making sausage. It's not pretty.'
Jun 16th, 2021
Third Ward Tower’s Design Approved
$140 million, 32-floor apartment tower gets okayed by Historic Third Ward board.
Jun 16th, 2021
Mayor Backs $15 Minimum Wage For City Workers
More than 400 city employees would get a raise under Barrett's proposal.
Jun 16th, 2021
Trees, Transit Thwart Riverwest Bike Lanes Plan
Humboldt Boulevard won't get protected bike lane because it would kill too many trees.
Jun 16th, 2021
City Offering $5,000 Down Payment Grants
Live in the city? Want to buy your first house in Milwaukee? New program aims to help.
Jun 16th, 2021
Food Hall On Milwaukee Street Moves Forward
You want choices? 18 different stalls planned for East Town food hall.
Jun 15th, 2021
How Does Police Reform Compare To Other Cities?
New report finds four areas for improvement.
Jun 14th, 2021
City Seeks House Factory For Century City
Proposal seeks to create jobs and as many as 800 highly energy efficient housing units per year.
Jun 14th, 2021
20-Story AT&T Building Sold for $30 Million
Will downtown building be redeveloped for some residential use, like other nearby towers?
Jun 14th, 2021
Wiegand Sells Apartment Buildings to Finance New West Side Hotel
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news
Jun 13th, 2021
The Marquette Crater
You have to look down to see university's new building currently.
Jun 11th, 2021
Five-Foot-Tall Birds Coming to Lakeshore State Park
The flock lands June 20th with backing from Black Box Fund.
Jun 11th, 2021
Mayor Creates Pension Crisis Task Force
City needs to find an additional $77 million annually starting in 2023.
Jun 11th, 2021
Sea Scouts Find New Home at Yacht Club
Port giving group the boot, but South Shore Yacht Club will provide new home.
Jun 10th, 2021
Swigs Pub & Grill Up For Sale, For A Low Price
Plus: The bar's role in the banning of pinball in Milwaukee.
Jun 10th, 2021
Cafe Planned Along Beerline Trail
Plus: State approves Interstate 43 changes to accommodate trail expansion.
Jun 10th, 2021
Project Will Save Midtown Building
UniteWI leader plans to redevelop building on 25th and North to house nonprofit, new restaurant.
Jun 9th, 2021
Barrett Replacing FPC Chair, Vice Chair
Three new appointments by mayor would reshape the Fire & Police Commission.
Jun 9th, 2021
Walker’s Point Building Being Demolished
Creating large empty lot. Could site be redeveloped?
Jun 9th, 2021
Bauman’s Demolition Moratorium Killed
Two council members whose districts would be most affected are strongly opposed.
Jun 8th, 2021
Ethics Board Must Hire Outside Counsel. Why?
Confidential opinion involves City Attorney. Bauman thinks he's solved the mystery.
Jun 8th, 2021
Hilton Confirms New Downtown Hotel
8-story, 155-room Tempo by Hilton project would bring "approachable lifestyle hotel" to former parking lot.
Jun 8th, 2021
Police Again Enforcing Expired Plates
Fair warning to drivers, who haven't had to renew license plates since COVID-19 health order issued.
Jun 8th, 2021
City Could Spend $100,000 To Argue Over $100,000
Fight between City Attorney Tearman Spencer and Common Council getting worse.
Jun 8th, 2021
2021 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
From big to small, the mayor picks 25 winners in 10 different aldermanic districts.
Jun 7th, 2021
Central Waters Brewing Taking Over Pabst Church
Pilot brewery on Juneau Ave. in The Brewery District won't be vacant for long.
Jun 7th, 2021
Urban Milwaukee Burned, Its Members Made It Rise
Fire could have been the end; instead it was a launchpad. Help us build what's next.
Jun 7th, 2021
Illinois Firm Continues East Side Buying Spree
Plus: The Electric Apartments. And The Truth moves downtown
Jun 6th, 2021
321 Jefferson Nears Completion
Electrically-charged building nears completion in Historic Third Ward.
Jun 4th, 2021
Should Millions in Federal Aid Be Split Up By Aldermanic District?
Council members float idea that would allocate some of the money by district instead of citywide.
Jun 4th, 2021
Supervisor Ryan Clancy Suing City After 2020 Arrest
Clancy's suit seeks to prohibit city from using curfews in the future and argues 2020 curfew violated due process.
Jun 4th, 2021
Port Wins Grant to Upgrade Cruise Ship Dock
City anticipates 2022 return of Great Lakes cruises.
Jun 4th, 2021
Milwaukee Police Chief a Finalist For Wauwatosa Job
Potential move to smaller city a sign of issues in Milwaukee.
Jun 3rd, 2021
Cancellation Reversed, Downer Classic Will Be Part of Bike Racing Series
Tour of America's Dairyland will host races on East Side main street on June 24th.
Jun 3rd, 2021
Deshea Agee Leaving King Drive BID
Executive director leaving to pursue undisclosed new opportunity.
Jun 3rd, 2021
Barrett’s Annual Address Cites Challenges
Delayed by pandemic, his 2021 state-of-the-city-style speech strikes optimistic tone for future.
Jun 2nd, 2021
620 WTMJ, ESPN Radio and The Truth Moving Downtown
After 80 years on Capitol Dr., city's venerable radio operation moving to The Avenue.
Jun 2nd, 2021
Night Market Returns to Downtown
In August, one of Downtown's top events will enjoy a post-pandemic revival.
Jun 2nd, 2021
Scooters Hit Milwaukee Streets
First wave arrives as Lime, Bird and Spin each deploy their scooters.
Jun 1st, 2021
Hue Restaurant Expanding, Relocating
Two-story building with three apartments to be constructed on busy Bay View corner.
Jun 1st, 2021
Marketing Firm Moving from Third Ward to Walker’s Point
Plus: High-profile real estate attorney on the move
May 30th, 2021
A Flatiron House for the Lower East Side
Desire for urban living yields unusual home shapes.
May 28th, 2021
Will New Art Jumpstart Downtown?
Milwaukee Downtown hoping art draws people back to the heart of city.
May 28th, 2021
Inside The Soldiers Home Redevelopment
See inside and learn the story of how a crumbling, Civil War-era complex was saved.
May 27th, 2021
GMC Leader Julia Taylor Will Retire
Greater Milwaukee Committee's first woman leader retiring in December after 19 years.
May 27th, 2021
Vacant Building To Become Creative Hub
Tonda Thompson has big dreams for small building in Harambee.
May 26th, 2021
Council To Consider Closing VIP Lounge
Milwaukee Police Department backing bar's closure.
May 26th, 2021
Vaccination Rate Below 20% in One Milwaukee Neighborhood
But your sewage doesn't lie, COVID-19 case rates are declining in the city.
May 26th, 2021
Council Approves Federal Drug Trafficking Grants
Activist asks what success fighting War on Drugs looks like? MPD lists arrests, seizures.
May 26th, 2021
Chris Larson Files To Run for U.S. Senate
State senator hopes to make move to Washington.
May 25th, 2021
Brewers, City Unveil Negro Leagues Streetcar
Vehicle, sponsored by Associated Bank, honors Milwaukee Bears.
May 25th, 2021
New Policies Incentivize City Residency for Milwaukee Police, Firefighters
Fire & Police Commission pushing for public safety departments that reflect the city they protect and serve.
May 24th, 2021
Lipski Appointed Fire Chief For One Year
Fire & Police Commission could open up internal search process next year.
May 24th, 2021
Downtown Office Building Sold to Milwaukee Tool
Company hopes to have 650 workers in downtown Milwaukee by end of 2021.
May 24th, 2021
See Inside Convention Center Expansion
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 23rd, 2021
Brady Street Development Underway
Two-story building will replace vacant lot.
May 21st, 2021
Century City Building Has Two New Tenants
Hundred Acre Food Tech and Craft Beverage Warehouse moving in.
May 21st, 2021
Bucks Land New Sponsor For Jerseys
Get ready to see a Motorola logo every time you see Giannis Antetokounmpo
May 21st, 2021
Barrett Backs Lipski For Fire Chief
Acting chief gains remarkably broad array of support for permanent fire chief.
May 20th, 2021
Celesta Closes, But New Restaurant Planned
Vegan restaurant specialized in plant-based versions of comfort foods.
May 20th, 2021
Arnitta Holliman Is New Head of Violence Prevention
She succeeds Reggie Moore as director of city's Office of Violence Prevention.
May 20th, 2021
$140 Million, 32-Story Third Ward Tower Revealed
Residential tower would rise along Milwaukee River across from Milwaukee Public Market.
May 19th, 2021
Stimulus Funds Won’t Cancel Streetlighting Fee
Sorry taxpayers, money from fee can't be replaced by pandemic aid, federal rules say.
May 19th, 2021
Judge Orders Alfonso Morales Gets His Job Back in 45 Days
Former police chief gets even more leverage on potential settlement.
May 19th, 2021
East Side Condo Plan Still a Parking Lot
Eight-story project on Prospect delayed. Developer requests 5 more years for a parking lot.
May 18th, 2021
New Housing for Human Trafficking Victims
Foundations for Freedom will offer emergency housing for women forced into sex work.
May 18th, 2021
Blanks, Milwaukee Film Building Second Major Festival
The Cultures & Communities Festival focuses on people of color, seeks a national audience.
May 18th, 2021
City Could Require Laser Scanning of Buildings Slated for Demolition
Effort would create a database of lost buildings.
May 17th, 2021
Mixed-Use Development Proposed for Third Ward
Parking lot at Water and St. Paul would be location, but with how big of a building?
May 17th, 2021
It’s Milwaukee’s First Asian Restaurant Week
Nearly 50 restaurants to choose from. Do good while eating good.
May 17th, 2021
A Northwest Side Hub for Minority Entrepreneurs
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 16th, 2021
Bublr Hosting E-Bike Preview May 19th
System adding 26 stations and more than 200 bikes this summer.
May 14th, 2021
Tribute Apartments Near Completion
Marketing for River One's apartment building is centered on waterfront living.
May 14th, 2021
Contaminated Canal To Become Restored Wetland
MMSD and partners working to fill Burnham Canal.
May 13th, 2021
Royal Capital Celebrates Start of 53206 Housing Development
See inside former school as redevelopment work starts.
May 13th, 2021
City Committee Approves Its Part of BRT Project
Agreement will have the city getting paid to plow snow in exchange for giving up traffic lanes.
May 13th, 2021
Milwaukee Removing Most COVID-19 Restrictions on June 15th
Health order expected to be reduced to a focus on masks.
May 13th, 2021
Local CBD Business Sold For $20.6 Million
Milwaukee entrepreneur Josh Delaney sells 80% of FABCBD to Canadian company.
May 12th, 2021
RiverWalk Lofts Planned For 110-Year-Old Office Building
River Bank Plaza will get redeveloped.
May 12th, 2021
The Return of Bird, Lime and Spin
Starting June 1, up to 3,000 scooters could be on city streets.
May 12th, 2021
Anchor Restaurant Announced For 3rd Street Market Hall
Presenting Dairyland Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard and Hamburgers.
May 12th, 2021
Meet The 1500s
Office building and four townhomes planned for Jefferson Street.
May 11th, 2021
Construction Starts on The Couture
Developer Rick Barrett is excited, greeting first construction equipment arriving on site.
May 11th, 2021
A County Opinion on City Legal Dispute?
Dispute between council and City Attorney gets ever stranger, as committee requests county corp counsel's opinion.
May 10th, 2021
Former Boston Store Is Being Transformed
See inside the HUB640 project in Downtown. Plus: Lobbying for a Target store.
May 10th, 2021
Harley-Davidson Museum Adding New Building
New event space will replace seasonal tent.
May 10th, 2021
Goodwill Moving Headquarters Back to City
Plus: Big week of news including The Couture and Milwaukee Tool.
May 9th, 2021
Saint John’s on the Lake Completes Expansion Project
Construction is done, Prospect Avenue is fully open.
May 7th, 2021
Milwaukee Boat Line Moves Upriver
Cruise line is now located on edge of Deer District and is planning 2021 season.
May 7th, 2021
Bay View Speedway Must Close Early After Robbery String
Police visited gas station 14 times between January 1st and February 11th.
May 6th, 2021
Sentinel Building To Become 33 Apartments
Mostly-vacant office building would see new life as housing.
May 6th, 2021
Milwaukee Film Festival Returns Thursday
15 days, 202 films, and no need to leave your couch.
May 5th, 2021
The Return of Sculpture Milwaukee
Back this summer, again lining downtown streets, with guest curators, titled exhibit.
May 5th, 2021
It’s ‘The Trade Milwaukee’ Hotel
Marriott Hotel in Bucks Deer District will 'honor calloused hands that built' the city
May 5th, 2021
Council Closes Junior’s Cocktail Lounge
After 22 police calls, $26,500 in COVID-19 fines and many neighbor complaints, council votes to shut down bar.
May 5th, 2021
Council Wants New Harassment Policy
In wake of report chastising city attorney, council unanimously votes to create policy for elected officials.
May 4th, 2021
City Must Apologize to Sterling Brown
Council approves settlement, which includes apology and changes in how police are trained.
May 4th, 2021
Council Okays $20 Million Milwaukee Tool Deal
Approved unanimously. Company wants to move quickly on occupying Westown building.
May 4th, 2021
Should Miller Valley Be Champagne Region?
Molson Coors asks Milwaukee to designate the "Champagne of Beers region."
May 4th, 2021
Building Not Historic, Commission Rules
In rare decision, city Historic Preservation Commission refuses to designate St. Catherine Residence.
May 3rd, 2021
City Will Increase Recycling Pickups
Every-other-week recycling pickups will begin in June for most households.
May 3rd, 2021
The Couture Construction Begins May 5th
After years of delays, financing secured for complicated project to build 44-story lakefront tower.
May 3rd, 2021
Video Gaming Oasis Expanding
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news includes lots of projects.
May 2nd, 2021
South Harbor Campus Rising Over Inner Harbor
The new headquarters of Komatsu Mining is taking shape.
Apr 30th, 2021
SmithGroup Will Design Harbor District Riverwalk
Survey underway to solicit community feedback.
Apr 30th, 2021
2021 Arbor Day Marks Start of New Beer Tradition
City's annual holiday tree is now funding tree planting.
Apr 30th, 2021
Tearman Spencer Vs. City Hall
New City Attorney is quite public with his frustrations with those he is tasked with representing.
Apr 29th, 2021
10 Milwaukee Parks Get Free Wi-Fi
City using CARES Act funding to expand free internet access to underserved communities.
Apr 29th, 2021
Milwaukee Faces Ambulance Shortage
Shortage of personnel and low reimbursement rate pushing private providers to quit city's 911 system.
Apr 28th, 2021
Bucks Advance Development Plans
Ongoing effort to grow Deer District neighborhood includes new hotel, office building and apartment complex.
Apr 28th, 2021
Pension Costs Will Cause Huge Worker Layoffs
One-sixth of city workforce projected for cuts by 2026, with added cuts in future years.
Apr 28th, 2021
10 City Affordable Housing Projects Win State Financing
Will create 713 units in eight different neighborhoods. But huge Bay View project loses out.
Apr 27th, 2021
Council Committee Amends Milwaukee Tool Deal
Reporting requirements on employee race, gender, residency and wages added.
Apr 27th, 2021
Third New Airline Coming To Airport
Sun Country Airlines to offer nonstop service from Mitchell Airport to Cancun, four other destinations.
Apr 27th, 2021
Office Building Planned for Jefferson Street
Entrepreneur Josh Delaney plans to redevelop site on Lower East Side site.
Apr 26th, 2021
Sterling Brown Settlement Approved
City will issue apology and adopt slew of police policy changes.
Apr 26th, 2021
Local Construction Costs up 7% in 2021
Growth in Milwaukee outpacing national cost hikes in first quarter of 2021.
Apr 26th, 2021
Developer To Transform Walker’s Point Property
Apartments, new bar planned for Italianate mansion whose oldest portion dates to 1870.
Apr 26th, 2021
The Soup House Is Closing
After 21 years in business, downtown restaurant calling it quits.
Apr 26th, 2021
Sober Living Facility Will Replace Hostel
Big change for distinctive Riverwest building. Plus: A busy week of real estate news.
Apr 25th, 2021
Barrett Pushes Council To Accept Milwaukee Tool Deal
Council seeking labor agreement for contracted service workers.
Apr 24th, 2021
Hayat Pharmacy Will Open on Brady Street
New pharmacy will occupy former Starbucks space.
Apr 24th, 2021
Construction Underway on New Downtown Hotel
Kinn MKE filling vacant building on Broadway and Michigan.
Apr 23rd, 2021
UW Credit Union Will Replace Arby’s in Bay View
The credit union plans to demolish the Arby's. Kee Architecture would design the new building.
Apr 23rd, 2021
Canadian Railroad Mergers Would Impact Milwaukee
Canadian Pacific and Canadian National are vying to purchase Kansas City Southern.
Apr 22nd, 2021
Daily Service Returns to Amtrak’s Milwaukee-Chicago Line
Hiawatha Service was slashed one year ago amidst pandemic.
Apr 22nd, 2021
DPW To Test Smart Garbage Truck Technology
Could city fleet be used for reporting potholes and illegal dumping? Maybe.
Apr 22nd, 2021
New Mural Will Brighten Dark Intersection
City hires Tia Richardson to create vibrant work at 30th and Locust.
Apr 21st, 2021
Report Finds Affordable Housing Problems
Wisconsin Policy Forum says more housing for low-income renters needed, particularly near suburban job centers.
Apr 21st, 2021
JetBlue Will Start Flying From Milwaukee in 2022
Low-cost carrier will offer nonstop service to Boston and New York City.
Apr 21st, 2021
New Foxconn Deal Cuts Incentives By $2.77 Billion
State will provide company up to $80 million under drastically down-scaled deal.
Apr 20th, 2021
New Restaurant Will Replace Birch + Butcher
Chef Kyle Knall will lead the new "hyper-seasonal" Birch restaurant.
Apr 20th, 2021
Element Apartments’ Construction Begins
6-story building with 66 units. Redesign of S. 5th St. big draw for neighborhood investment.
Apr 20th, 2021
City Creating Affordable Housing Action Plan
Seeking shared public-private agenda. 45% of households are "cost burdened" by housing.
Apr 19th, 2021
Conversion of 1902 School Starting
Construction starts on long-planned project to turn old Phillis Wheatley School into apartments.
Apr 19th, 2021
New Murals Celebrate Milwaukee
'Greetings from Milwaukee' and 'you are beautiful.' Get your selfie stick ready.
Apr 19th, 2021
Evers Announces New, Smaller Foxconn Deal
Company has failed to meet goals of original $4 billion agreement.
Apr 19th, 2021
Harbor District Building Slated for Redevelopment
Plus: Changes at Eastcastle Place and a recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 18th, 2021
Quality of Life Plan Will Guide Harambee Neighborhood
Effort will create shared vision for future of changing neighborhood.
Apr 16th, 2021
Trinity Woods Development Takes Shape on Mount Mary Campus
Intergenerational housing complex is slated to open this fall.
Apr 16th, 2021
Public Museum Seeking Environmental Cleanup Funds
Will be used to support demolition of one three warehouses on future museum site.
Apr 15th, 2021
State Delaying Interstate 94 Expansion For New Study
Project opponents applaud the move.
Apr 15th, 2021
Milwaukee Tool Deal Gets First Approval
But labor leaders call for community benefits agreement for service sector workers.
Apr 15th, 2021
Historic Home Will Be Moved Three Blocks
To make way for new Marquette sorority building, 1885 home at 16th and Kilbourn moving to lot on 19th St.
Apr 15th, 2021
Bauman Proposes Moratorium On City Demolitions
Alderman proposes fixing all deteriorated city-owned homes using federal stimulus funds.
Apr 14th, 2021
City Must Decide How To Spend $405 Million
Latest federal COVID-19 stimulus plan creates pleasant challenge for mayor, council.
Apr 14th, 2021
‘414 (New) Day’ is Love Letter to Milwaukee
Milwaukee Day video offers a reflection on the past year, and hope for the next.
Apr 14th, 2021
Illinois Firm Buying Up East Side Buildings
Fairchild Acquisition buys five apartment buildings in six months, with plans for more.
Apr 13th, 2021
Pat’s Rib Place Coming To Public Market
Southern barbecue restaurant run by Oprah Winfrey's niece will open this summer.
Apr 13th, 2021
Fix Lead Poisoning, Not Lead Pipes
Biden proposes to get rid of lead pipes, but his plan falls far short of tackling lead poisoning.
Apr 12th, 2021
Reggie Moore Leaving Office of Violence Prevention
After 5 years on the job, Moore will shift focus from local to national change in new role.
Apr 12th, 2021
Spencer’s Conduct Could Spur New City Harassment Law
Six employees accuse City Attorney but report finds city law doesn't cover elected officials.
Apr 12th, 2021
It’s Black Restaurant Week
20 restaurants across the city offer a range of tasty fare.
Apr 12th, 2021
Former Ballet HQ Becoming Dance Studio
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 11th, 2021
Long-Awaited McKinley School Redevelopment Moving Forward
Environmental remediation work is underway on fire-damaged school
Apr 9th, 2021
Milwaukee Anticipates New COVID-19 Restrictions Next Week
City "anticipates" moving from Phase Six to Phase Five of its health order.
Apr 9th, 2021
Freeway Expansion Opponents To Meet With Biden Administration
Biden and Buttigieg might be more willing than Evers to halt project.
Apr 8th, 2021
Beyond Van Gogh Exhibit Debuts July 9th
Tickets go on sale Friday, April 9th.
Apr 8th, 2021
MCTS Increasing Bus Capacity Limits
Up to 20 riders per bus will be allowed starting April 12th.
Apr 8th, 2021
Port Evicting Sea Scouts for New Tenant
Free-rent deal being canceled for undisclosed, job-creating tenant.
Apr 8th, 2021
Dohmen Buys Second Bronzeville Building
Building to house commercial kitchen for foundation's Cooked business and Food for Health program.
Apr 7th, 2021
Habitat Building 80 Homes in Harambee
Backed by Bader Philanthropies, Habitat aims to transform the fortunes of neighborhood and families
Apr 7th, 2021
88Nine’s Tarik Moody Joining City Plan Commission
Moody will put his background in architecture to good use in new role.
Apr 7th, 2021
2021 Spring General Election Results
Races for circuit court judge, school board and county supervisor.
Apr 6th, 2021
How The Milwaukee Tool Deal Works
Yes, it's $20 million in city cash for 2,000 downtown jobs, but that barely begins to describe the complex agreement.
Apr 6th, 2021
Artist Selected For Downtown’s Largest Mural
Greg Gossel will paint 9,600-square-foot mural in Schlitz Park this summer.
Apr 5th, 2021
Irgens Seeking To Designate Former M&I Building As Historic
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 4th, 2021
First Streetcar Smart Kiosks Installed
Each with interactive displays mixing ads, streetcar arrival data and PSA's.
Apr 3rd, 2021
Malt House Lofts Prepares To Open
118-unit apartment building opening in The Brewery District once owned by Pabst.
Apr 2nd, 2021
Barrett Pitches Milwaukee As Replacement for MLB All-Star Game
MLB pulls game from Georgia after voting restrictions adopted.
Apr 2nd, 2021
Milwaukee Could Suspend Street Lighting Fee
But property owners will need to pay at least once.
Apr 1st, 2021
Biden Infrastructure Plan Adds Amtrak Service To Madison, Green Bay
Plan also calls for enhanced service on existing Hiawatha line.
Apr 1st, 2021
Dockless Scooters Will Return in 2021, With Restrictions
Companies could be barred from operating if riders use sidewalks.
Apr 1st, 2021
Council Makes Street Name Changes Easier
New rule requires four-fifths of council to approve. Cesar Chavez Dr. extension next?
Apr 1st, 2021
TIF District Will Support Central City Housing
Revenue from surging Sigma chemicals TIF district will help three struggling TIFs.
Mar 31st, 2021
Milwaukee Tool Could Bring 2,000 Jobs Downtown
City would provide up to $20 million to lure fast-growing company to Downtown.
Mar 31st, 2021
Dead Bird Brewing Raising Funds To Expand
Brewery looking to expand in-house brewing capacity as it charts post-pandemic future.
Mar 30th, 2021
Study Could Lead to Racial Preferences in Contracts
Council has sought change for more than a decade. Study will be released soon.
Mar 30th, 2021
Deer District Hotel Secures First Approval
Plan Commission okays Milwaukee Bucks high-end hotel across from Fiserv Forum.
Mar 29th, 2021
Police Chief Search Loses a Top Candidate
Malik Aziz will become police chief in Maryland. Will this benefit Acting Milwaukee Police Chief Jeffrey Norman?
Mar 29th, 2021
Journal Sentinel Complex Becoming Education Pipeline
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news
Mar 28th, 2021
New Homes Take Shape in Urban Subdivisions
Four new houses rising on near west side.
Mar 26th, 2021
Bay View’s Most Valuable House Has New Owner
Former alderman Tony Zielinski sells both of his houses, now lives in Florida.
Mar 26th, 2021
New Police Grant Approved With Little Scrutiny
Latest grant got two minutes of discussion, not months of meetings.
Mar 26th, 2021
Feedback Wanted On Proposed Second Train to Twin Cities
WisDOT seeking feedback as part of federal review process. 2024 start proposed.
Mar 25th, 2021
City Rejects Hawley Rd. Flood Settlement
Residents left soaked with costs after settlement agreement falls apart. Their attorney thinks it might cost even more to sue.
Mar 25th, 2021
Guide to Candidates in Spring Election
State Superintendent, Circuit Court Judge, County Board and School Board races on ballot.
Mar 25th, 2021
Milwaukee Chip Co. Is Purely Local
New business sells Wisconsin-grown potatoes, locally manufactured, with a unique taste.
Mar 24th, 2021
Third Ward Building Wins Design Approval
New event venue's revised, faux-industrial style design okayed by Third Ward review panel.
Mar 24th, 2021
Council Wants Ann Wilson Off Fire & Police Commission
9-6 vote against her reappointment. But they lack the authority to remove her.
Mar 24th, 2021
City Selling Commercial Buildings
Looking to buy? City has buildings and lots for sale in three areas of town.
Mar 24th, 2021
North and Summit Apartment Proposal Revised
Seven-story building drew substantial opposition when introduced last year.
Mar 23rd, 2021
Proposal Ends Fines for Pot Possession
No fines for possession of up to one ounce of marijuana for a first-time offense.
Mar 23rd, 2021
New Street Lighting Fee Will Be Levied
Look for it on your next water bill. Fee will pay for more city electricians.
Mar 22nd, 2021
330 Kilbourn Office Complex To Be Sold
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Mar 21st, 2021
New East Side Homes
Two new houses rising in North Point historic district.
Mar 19th, 2021
Small Apartment Building Planned for Harambee
Three-story building will expand senior housing complex on near North Side.
Mar 19th, 2021
Council Approves New Deal for The Couture
After infighting, City Hall clearing way for $188 million tower.
Mar 19th, 2021
Historic Commission Says Bay View Cottages Are Historic
But Common Council will grant final decision.
Mar 18th, 2021
Deal on The Couture Pending
Common Council will review revised agreement for $188 million tower Friday morning.
Mar 18th, 2021
Redevelopment Authority Wants Riverfront Parking Lot Developed
Plus: Bucks get permission to continue to use Park East land for parking for two more years.
Mar 18th, 2021
Fiserv Forum Hotel Would Rise Nine Stories, Have Two Restaurants
Rooftop bar, floor targeted at NBA teams and a two-story presidential suite are planned.
Mar 18th, 2021
Harbor District Developer Seeks New Tenants
Six-building campus along KK River formerly used by fire damage repair company now part of Harbor District renaissance.
Mar 17th, 2021
Get Free Tickets to ‘Where the Waters Meet’ Exhibit
Two tickets with a $14 value to Historical Society exhibit for Urban Milwaukee members.
Mar 17th, 2021
City Attorney Blocking The Couture
Spencer won't sign off on revised deal for downtown tower, saying Ald. Bauman overstepped his authority.
Mar 17th, 2021
Judge Blomme Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
Investigation led by Attorney General Kaul cites judge's alleged use of Kik messaging app.
Mar 16th, 2021
Solving the Townhome Design Dilemma?
Committee okays New Land's downtown apartments and townhomes project. Redesigned patio aims to be public-facing yet private.
Mar 16th, 2021
Committee Approves 122-Room Hotel
Woodspring Suites' extended-stay hotel planned for far northwest edge of city.
Mar 16th, 2021
Big Property Owners Gear Up To Sue City
Record challenges to 2020 assessments now headed to court.
Mar 15th, 2021
Troubled Tavern Could Become Veteran’s Housing
Southside-focused real estate firm buying S. 6th St. building.
Mar 15th, 2021
1850’s Home, 1907 Schlitz Bar To Become Apartments
A four-unit complex in Walker's Point. Plus: The week's top real estate news.
Mar 14th, 2021
Council Closes Gene’s Supper Club
Multiple shootings in past year drive police, neighbors and alderman to seek bar's closure.
Mar 13th, 2021
Third Ward Fundraising for Gas Light Park
Playground would be the first in the neighborhood.
Mar 12th, 2021
Marquette Breaking Ground On Innovation-Focused Business School
School could include return of two-way traffic to N. 16th St.
Mar 11th, 2021
Council Committee Rejects MPD Request To Be Featured on Crime Show
MPD sees it as public relations improvement. Alderman sees it as "trauma porn."
Mar 11th, 2021
Scooters Could Return To City In May
Common Council creating path for scooters, and with usage beyond Downtown.
Mar 10th, 2021
Another Council Committee Opposes Wilson
Majority of council opposes Ann Wilson's reappointment to Fire & Police Commission.
Mar 10th, 2021
City Seeks Fresh Food Access Innovators
$200,000 in matching grants for winning applicants to Fresh Food Access Fund.
Mar 9th, 2021
Local Running Group Gets National Coverage
F.E.A.R. MKE turning heads, integrating running world, gaining a following.
Mar 9th, 2021
State To Fund Road, Rails for Komatsu
$1.73 million helps fund lowering S. Kinnickinnic Ave. so trucks can get to huge Komatsu manufacturing campus.
Mar 9th, 2021
Plan Commission Okays New Land Apartment Project
251-unit complex Nova would rise on busy downtown street where Buca's once stood.
Mar 8th, 2021
Masonic Apartments Move Forward, But…
Historic Commission wants stained glass windows reused. That's a problem.
Mar 8th, 2021
Shrouded Walker’s Point Building Sold
Plus: A run down of the week's real estate news.
Mar 7th, 2021
New Townhomes for Riverwest
Kenosha developer constructing units on virgin soil.
Mar 5th, 2021
Do New Apartments Lower Rents?
Study finds prices increase, or decrease, based on what price tier they're in.
Mar 5th, 2021
Timber Lofts Wins National Design Award
City's first mass timber project, in Walker's Point, chosen best new wood apartment building.
Mar 4th, 2021
New Great Lakes Water Diversion Request
Kenosha County's Village of Somers wants to draw water outside of Great Lakes Basin.
Mar 4th, 2021
Construction Costs Projected To Rise 3% in 2021
Report shows Milwaukee costs are under national average, but the gap is shrinking.
Mar 4th, 2021
Shorewood Chooses Affordable Housing
Suburb makes history with its use of TIF district. Could this influence other suburbs?
Mar 3rd, 2021
California Firm Buys Whole Foods Property
East side property has changed hands twice in five years.
Mar 3rd, 2021
Who Wants To Design Harbor Riverwalk?
City seeks designer for 0.75-mile Harbor District segment bordering Komatsu site.
Mar 2nd, 2021
34 Vaccine Doses Spoil at Wisconsin Center
Miscommunication causes loss, as city rushed to contact unscheduled recipients.
Mar 2nd, 2021
Tour of America’s Dairyland Plans Summer Races
Series drops Bay View, adds Brady Street. But final decision depends on state of pandemic
Mar 2nd, 2021
Nacho City Planned For 38th and North
Restaurant would sell nachos and tacos in the city's Washington Park neighborhood.
Mar 2nd, 2021
City Pushes Century City to Make USPS Trucks
Council members and mayor urge Oshkosh Corporation to consider Milwaukee location.
Mar 1st, 2021
City Updating Downtown Plan
Equity and inclusion at forefront of latest effort.
Mar 1st, 2021
Who Wants To Name the Wisconsin Center?
National group hired to sell naming rights as part of center's expansion plan.
Mar 1st, 2021
The Milwaukee Public Museum’s Big Week
Plus: A recap of a busy week for Milwaukee real estate news.
Feb 28th, 2021
See The Future Associated Bank River Center
Plans and renderings, how bank will modernize former Milwaukee Center, inside and out.
Feb 27th, 2021
Senior Housing for Lower East Side
Former office building on Farwell will become 65-bed assisted living facility.
Feb 26th, 2021
Shorewood Debates Affordable Housing
CDA board opposes extending TIF district for affordable housing. How will village board vote?
Feb 26th, 2021
Food Hall Planned for Downtown
Chicago group targeting two possible East Town sites for 20-stall food hall.
Feb 26th, 2021
251 Apartments Planned for Buca’s Site
New Land will build nine-story apartment complex on sloped site at 1237 N. Van Buren St.
Feb 25th, 2021
Plan Redevelops Pre-Civil War Building
Four-story, Walker's Point building with 'ogee arches' to become 12 apartments.
Feb 25th, 2021
Puddler’s Cottage Given Temporary Historic Protection
House is at least 153 years old, but is it historic?
Feb 24th, 2021
New Event Venue Planned for Third Ward
Black Swan plans new venue in historic-looking building it would construct.
Feb 24th, 2021
Phase Two of City Place Apartments Advances
Groundbreaking planned this year for 38-unit, four-story building on vacant site.
Feb 23rd, 2021
Nominations Open for 2021 Mayor’s Design Awards
City looking for "design excellence" across Milwaukee.
Feb 23rd, 2021
Milwaukee Youth Arts Center Expanding
Groundbreaking Tuesday will greatly expand footprint within former Schlitz plant
Feb 23rd, 2021
Build a Better City From Your Couch
Annual Congress for the New Urbanism pivots to virtual format.
Feb 22nd, 2021
New Apartment Building for Walker’s Point
Heavily-altered 1880 building on 5th Street to be demolished for six-story, 66-unit building.
Feb 22nd, 2021
Sentinel Building May Become Apartments
Plus: A rundown of the week's real estate news.
Feb 21st, 2021
WallyPark’s Closing Is County’s Gain
Private airport parking purveyor goes under, should increase Mitchell airport's revenue.
Feb 19th, 2021
New Bay View Project Takes Its Place
BV+ is an 18-unit, two-story apartment building on Kinnickinnic.
Feb 19th, 2021
Who Wants To Run Active Streets Program?
City looking to pay organizations to program and monitor selected streets in 2021.
Feb 18th, 2021
More Apartments for Downer Avenue
New owner converting office space into 13 units.
Feb 17th, 2021
Railroad Expansion in the Harbor District
Komatsu Mining would construct a RR spur that crosses E. Greenfield Ave. to serve its plant.
Feb 17th, 2021
Urban Farm for Century City
Planet to Plate submits plans to construct facility in long dormant area of city.
Feb 17th, 2021
Alex Lasry Files To Run for Senate
Bucks VP is one of many Democrats interested in seat.
Feb 16th, 2021
Bucks Reopening Fiserv Forum To Fans
Team shows off phased reopening plan, beginning with 10% of capacity.
Feb 16th, 2021
Three Port Buildings Being Demolished
Port making way for biggest investment in seven decades.
Feb 16th, 2021
Lowest One Day COVID-19 Case Total Since August 31st
Cases, deaths, hospitalizations all on steady downward trajectory
Feb 15th, 2021
DeVougas Resigns From Fire & Police Commission
Attorney was subject of police video leak that resulted in ethics investigation.
Feb 15th, 2021
FPC Members, City Attorney Blew Off Inspector General Interview Requests
Fallout and confusion from the Morales fiasco gets worse.
Feb 15th, 2021
38 Citations Issued for COVID-19 Violations
VIP Lounge received $11,000 of $28,000 in fines issued by the city.
Feb 15th, 2021
22 More Apartments for Plankinton Arcade
With another 50 in the pipeline as Grand Avenue Mall continues move toward more residential spaces.
Feb 15th, 2021
5,477 New COVID-19 Cases in Past Week
Weekly total is now barely more than daily average in November.
Feb 14th, 2021
New State Office Building Project Takes Major Step Forward
Plus: A rundown of this week's real estate news.
Feb 14th, 2021
752 New COVID-19 Cases
30-day rolling death average falls below 30 for first time since early November.
Feb 13th, 2021
Honky Tonk Bar Planned for Brady Street
Nashville North will open in former Up and Under Pub.
Feb 13th, 2021
Mayor Appoints Jodie Tabak Chief of Staff
Communications director promoted, as Paul Vornholt takes job in Racine.
Feb 13th, 2021
U.S. Attorney Matthew Krueger Resigning
Resignation comes as part of Trump-Biden turnover.
Feb 12th, 2021
State Says Health Department Needs Improvement Plan
MHD is in trouble, but the blame goes back four commissioners.
Feb 12th, 2021
Evers’ Budget Proposal Would Allow Milwaukee Sales Tax
City and county officials have been pursuing option for over a year.
Feb 12th, 2021
Canada, Not COVID-19, Could End Great Lakes Cruises in 2021
Great Lakes cruises could have happened with smaller ships, safety protocols said port official.
Feb 12th, 2021
Attorney Didn’t Want Inspector General Report Made Public
Publication threatens the city's defense in Morales case argues Spencer.
Feb 12th, 2021
State Superintendent, County Board and School Board on the Ballot
Non-partisan, education-centric primary kicks off spring election season.
Feb 11th, 2021
Share Your Vision for The Future of Soldiers Home
February 12th deadline to offer feedback.
Feb 11th, 2021
Six Steps To Improve Fire Safety
After three fatal fires in two weeks, Fire Department and city officials offer safety tips.
Feb 10th, 2021
Report Finds FPC Ignored City Attorney’s Advice
City Inspector General blames, adds more troubles for Fire & Police Commission.
Feb 10th, 2021
Daily New COVID-19 Case Average Under 1,000
Indicators keep moving in positive directions for public health, but are still at elevated levels compared to much of 2020.
Feb 10th, 2021
Koss Family, Insiders Get Rich On Stock Jump
Company insiders cash in on Wall Street feud. And the Journal Sentinel's huge error.
Feb 10th, 2021
City To Get $17.6 Million Federal Rent Assistance Grant
COVID-19 relief funds meant to prevent homelessness, reduce pandemic's spread.
Feb 10th, 2021
New City Health Commissioner Approved
Kirsten Johnson's appointment sails through council.
Feb 10th, 2021
Over 25,000 Hospitalized With COVID-19 Since Pandemic Began
But new hospitalizations are slowing, part of an overall deceleration of disease spread.
Feb 9th, 2021
Burger King Planned for Southwest Side
Eleventh Burger King in city will be at 76th and Oklahoma, next to the Waukesha water project's pumping station.
Feb 9th, 2021
Council Reduces Mayoral Power
A Barrett slap down. 15-0 vote restricts mayor's power over Historic Preservation Commission.
Feb 9th, 2021
27th Street Next for Mass Transit Plan?
Bus rapid transit? Light rail line? County will hold public meetings to explore options.
Feb 9th, 2021
Council Disagrees on I-94 Expansion
Council once opposed it, but now wavering. Bauman blames disinformation by unions and WisDOT.
Feb 9th, 2021
Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive
Council unanimously approves naming entire street to honor civil rights leader.
Feb 9th, 2021
McKinley School Project’s Final Design Okayed
'Worst building ever seen' by city DNS will be turned into 35 apartments.
Feb 9th, 2021
Lowest New Case Total Since August 31st
COVID-19 cases on a downward trend, but Monday is also regularly lowest reported total of week.
Feb 8th, 2021
Historic District Sought for Bay View Cottages
District would include 7 "puddler's cottages" on Superior St., all more than 115 years old, possibly 154.
Feb 8th, 2021
Anti-Displacement Grants Double in 2020
To prevent gentrification, 116 greater downtown homeowners received help with property taxes.
Feb 8th, 2021
Wisconsin 8th in Nation in Vaccines Used
Has administered 80.2% of all doses it has received, better than 42 states, according to CDC.
Feb 8th, 2021
671 New COVID-19 Cases, Lowest Since Christmas Holiday
Case count falling faster than testing totals
Feb 7th, 2021
Redevelopment Restarts on Walker’s Point Building
Building constructed on site steeped in Milwaukee history. And a week of real estate news.
Feb 7th, 2021
Wisconsin Would Use Marijuana Legalization to Pay For Education, Equity
Evers will include proposal in his upcoming executive budget.
Feb 7th, 2021
New COVID-19 Cases at Lowest Point Since September 13th
But new case, hospitalization and death totals are still higher than at any point earlier than September.
Feb 6th, 2021
The DNR’s New Digs
New Milwaukee office will be located in an unnatural location.
Feb 5th, 2021
6,020 Wisconsin Residents Have Died From COVID-19
State crosses 6,000-death threshold in past 24 hours.
Feb 5th, 2021
Masonic Center Would Become Up To 25 Apartments
New filings reveal more of Ascendant's new plan for the 132-year-old building.
Feb 5th, 2021
Cafe, Clinic Opening In Redeveloped King Drive Building
Bader Philanthropies backs creation of Sam's Place, new home for Shalem Healing.
Feb 5th, 2021
18 Out of 100 People in Menominee County Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
Rate is nearly double the state average.
Feb 4th, 2021
City Creating Plan to Develop and Preserve Bay View
New area plan would create shared vision for future of neighborhood.
Feb 4th, 2021
Republicans End Mask Mandate, Evers Puts It Back In Place
Governor issues new health order after Republicans end his prior one.
Feb 4th, 2021
Demolition Underway on River One
Following explosion, construction and demolition are occurring side by side.
Feb 4th, 2021
Only 5 of 72 Counties Show Growing COVID-19 Case Burdens
Vilas County currently has a worst-in-Wisconsin rate.
Feb 3rd, 2021
City’s New Vaccine Scheduling Tool Fills Up Quickly
Health department says to check back Friday to schedule vaccination.
Feb 3rd, 2021
Masonic Center Could House Apartments
Once slated to be a hotel with a new tower, historic downtown building would now become housing.
Feb 3rd, 2021
Committee Okays City Funds for Convent Project
School Sisters of St. Francis transforming south-side home into 63 apartments.
Feb 3rd, 2021
New 911 Call Center Aims For Speed
City system promises faster pickups, fewer dropped calls, ability to dispatch based on officer location.
Feb 3rd, 2021
Mayor Could Lose Control of Historic Preservation Commission
Bauman and council committee support council president appointing HPC members.
Feb 3rd, 2021
Daycare Owner Buying Lloyd St. Building
Charlotte Randolph has been paying rent to tax-delinquent owner for nine years and will now buy the building.
Feb 2nd, 2021
New Milwaukee Health Order Eases Capacity Restrictions
New order eases pathway to fans at Fiserv Forum events, opening other venues.
Feb 2nd, 2021
New Deconstruction Firm Makes Progress
But citywide deconstruction requirement will again be suspended until March 2022.
Feb 2nd, 2021
Milwaukee Featured In Super Bowl Ad
Vince Lombardi won't walk the streets of Green Bay, but of downtown Milwaukee and Walker's Point.
Feb 2nd, 2021
State Ends January With 61,313 New COVID-19 Cases, 1,037 Deaths
Trends show slowing disease spread, but still far ahead of most of 2020.
Feb 1st, 2021
City Pushing Back On Interstate 94 Expansion, Not Reconstruction
City poised to lobby feds to slow down WisDOT.
Feb 1st, 2021
Industrial Building Planned For Far Northwest Side
Luther Group developing new building in Park Park business park.
Feb 1st, 2021
New Health Commissioner Wins First Endorsement
Kirsten Johnson gets backing of Public Safety & Health Committee.
Feb 1st, 2021
Steam Tunnel Flood Repairs Will Cost Over $60 Million
Plus: Conagra closing Milwaukee plant and logistics company moving to Bay View.
Jan 31st, 2021
1 in 10 Milwaukee County Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19
But under 10,000 people in Wisconsin have tested positive in past week for first time since September.
Jan 29th, 2021
La Causa’s New Home
Hispanic-focused non-profit developing administration building in Walker's Point.
Jan 29th, 2021
Public Museum Selects Architects, Contractors for New Home
Five firms will guide design and development for new home for MPM and Betty Brinn Children's Museum.
Jan 29th, 2021
Belli’s Bistro Moving to Old Honeypie Space
Two restaurants moving in Bay View, creating space for a third.
Jan 28th, 2021
Blackwood Brothers Restaurant Coming to Bay View
New American restaurant will offer comfort food, brunch.
Jan 28th, 2021
Fire Department HQ Being Renamed For Wisconsin’s First Black Architect
Alonzo Robinson was a trailblazing architect
Jan 28th, 2021
New COVID-19 Cases Still Coming in Faster Than Any Point Last Summer
Seven-day rolling total keeps falling, but is still ahead of any date before September 17th.
Jan 27th, 2021
New Hilton Hotel Planned for Downtown
8-story Tempo by Hilton would be constructed on old Journal Sentinel parking lot on Third Street.
Jan 27th, 2021
Study Released For 6.7-Mile 30th Street Trail
Plan envisions shared-use trail for bikers, pedestrians, perhaps commuter rail across the middle of city's North Side.
Jan 27th, 2021
Third Ward to Get Marriott Boutique Hotel
Hoffco building would create base for 11-story, 102-room hotel; gets conceptual okay from design board.
Jan 27th, 2021
Key Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive
Westown Association, Mayor, all 15 council members back proposal. But there are complications.
Jan 27th, 2021
Koss Stock Up Over 1,000% In Three Days
Milwaukee company caught in global financial battle.
Jan 27th, 2021
New COVID-19 Cases At Lowest Point Since Mid-September
Despite trending lower, cases are still higher than at any point before September
Jan 26th, 2021
Koss Stock Surges Following Tweet, Short Squeeze
Stock market battle between Reddit retail traders and hedge funds boosts Milwaukee firm's stock.
Jan 26th, 2021
Vaccine Tampering Pharmacist Pleads Guilty
Grafton resident Steven Brandenburg pleads to federal charges, still faces state charges.
Jan 26th, 2021
Former Gimbels Will Be “ThriveOn King”
$84.5 million MLK Drive project to have 77 apartments and offices for medical college and Greater Milwaukee Foundation.
Jan 26th, 2021
Bradford Beach Restaurant Advancing
Concessionaire plans to add full-service restaurant to historic beach house.
Jan 26th, 2021
Mensah Now a Waukesha Sheriff’s Deputy
Wauwatosa Police officer who killed three people over five years hired by Waukesha County. Will be paid for both jobs through 2021.
Jan 26th, 2021
PrideFest 2021 Canceled, For Now
Early June festival canceled while organizers seek a new date.
Jan 26th, 2021
Serb Hall Is For Sale
The pandemic decimated business. Owner suggests other uses possible for property.
Jan 25th, 2021
946 New COVID-19 Cases
Excluding Christmas holiday, it's the lowest total since September. But testing is also down.
Jan 25th, 2021
Third Ward Building Could Become Hotel
Wimmer Communities would convert five-story building, a former shoe polish factory.
Jan 25th, 2021
Central Standard Downtown Distillery a Go
Craft distillery purchases building for downtown tasting room, rooftop patio and more.
Jan 25th, 2021
Developer Would Build Supportive Housing in Concordia Neighborhood
Plus: A recap of a busy week in Milwaukee real estate.
Jan 24th, 2021
1,681 New COVID-19 Cases Reported
Daily death toll and reported new hospitalization figures keep falling.
Jan 23rd, 2021
2,070 New COVID-19 Cases
785 people actively hospitalized with disease, down from 1,243 people 30 days ago.
Jan 22nd, 2021
Ascent Begins Its Climb
World's tallest mass timber building will first take shape as concrete pedestal.
Jan 22nd, 2021
Council Proposing To Rename Old World Third Street To MLK Drive
Extending Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. would correct an "injustice."
Jan 22nd, 2021
Campaign Underway To Improve, Extend Beerline Trail
Trail would be transformed into park with a goal of uniting neighborhoods.
Jan 22nd, 2021
2,177 New COVID-19 Cases
Average reported daily death total and positive case rate trending downward.
Jan 21st, 2021
Emergency Mental Health Facility Planned for 12th and Walnut
Milwaukee County and four private partners plan new center.
Jan 21st, 2021
Convent Being Redeveloped As Affordable Housing
Chapel Garden apartments will add new senior housing to S. Layton Blvd.
Jan 21st, 2021
Third Ward Nightclub Surrenders License Before Revocation Hearing
SITE closes following shooting.
Jan 21st, 2021
Johnson Controls Closing Downtown Office, Moving 1,300 Employees to Glendale
Move is a blow to resurgent Downtown.
Jan 21st, 2021
1,522 New COVID-19 Cases
Testing at its lowest point since May 23rd, cases at their lowest point since September 21st.
Jan 20th, 2021
What Can City Do About Pension Crisis?
Milwaukee must find at least $90 million annually starting in 2023. All options are on the table.
Jan 20th, 2021
Port Milwaukee Traffic Rose 5% in 2020
Milwaukee out performs most Great Lakes ports, weathering pandemic and storm damage.
Jan 20th, 2021
How To Get a COVID-19 Vaccine If You’re 65 Or Older in Milwaukee
County residents should use HealthyMKE.com website.
Jan 19th, 2021
City Bans Discrimination Based on Hairstyle
In unanimous vote, Milwaukee passes local version of CROWN Act.
Jan 19th, 2021
Council Overrides Mayoral Veto, Wants Power To Fire Police Chief
Council wants Legislature to give it firing power. Mayor's veto of this fails.
Jan 19th, 2021
Council Confirms Avalos, Adds Tie-Breaking Vote to Fire & Police Commission
But a potential issue awaits with looming rejection of Ann Wilson's reappointment.
Jan 19th, 2021
Council Okays Federal COPS Grant, But…
Police department agrees to certain conditions for grant intended to reform operations.
Jan 19th, 2021
Wiegand Still Redeveloping Wisconsin Avenue School
Ambassador Suites' completion moved forward to 2022, part of bigger vision for West Side.
Jan 18th, 2021
Barrett Seeks to Reverse Racial Disparity for Vaccines
Majority of vaccine doses have gone to white, young Milwaukee County residents.
Jan 18th, 2021
The Downtown Tower That Isn’t
Renderings show potential of East Town site, but no plan to move project forward.
Jan 18th, 2021
State Losing Top Health Official To Biden Administration
Andrea Palm named deputy secretary of Department of Health and Human Services.
Jan 18th, 2021
9% of Wisconsin Residents Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
One death reported Sunday, down from Saturday's record 128.
Jan 17th, 2021
New Apartments for Downtown Dead Zone
Plus: A rundown of the week's real estate news.
Jan 17th, 2021
Record 128 COVID-19 Deaths
But 30-day daily death average still below where it was for past two months.
Jan 16th, 2021
2,269 New COVID-19 Cases
New cases, but not testing, below where it was a week ago.
Jan 15th, 2021
37th Street School Finds New Life
Conversion of long-vacant school to affordable housing is underway.
Jan 15th, 2021
Milwaukee Leaders Commit To Addressing Homicide Pandemic
"There is a tremendous amount of work to be done, and we will do it together," said Mayor Tom Barrett.
Jan 15th, 2021
Rent Down 1% Locally Since Start of Pandemic
Rent prices had originally increased as pandemic took hold, but are now falling.
Jan 15th, 2021
City Attorney Issues Confidential Opinion Regarding Morales Demotion
Attorney has previously said commission denied Morales his due process rights.
Jan 15th, 2021
2,712 New COVID-19 Cases
42 deaths reported, as active hospitalizations hover near 1,000
Jan 14th, 2021
Milwaukee’s Most Valuable Condominiums
Downtown residential high rises are among the city's most valuable buildings.
Jan 14th, 2021
Kirsten Johnson Appointed Milwaukee Health Commissioner
Current leader of joint Washington Ozaukee Health Department would take helm in Milwaukee, lead COVID-19 response.
Jan 14th, 2021
Municipal Court Firing Debt Collector
Duncan Solutions being dropped less than a year after deal started.
Jan 13th, 2021
2,134 New COVID-19 Cases
1,025 people actively hospitalized with disease, 37 new deaths
Jan 13th, 2021
Housing Shortage Driving Prices Higher
And that will likely continue in 2021. Home sales hit record levels in late 2020, despite pandemic.
Jan 13th, 2021
New City HR Director Impresses Alders
Makda Fessahaye's appointment as employee relations director wins unanimous committee approval.
Jan 13th, 2021
Homeless Program Expands Urban Agriculture
MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary buying city lots for urban gardens food program.
Jan 12th, 2021
Baptist Church Buying MPS Building
Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church will launch new school on 37th and Keefe.
Jan 12th, 2021
Council Keeps Delaying on Sterling Brown Settlement
Alderman says deal isn't ready to be approved.
Jan 11th, 2021
Over 1,000 Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19 Again
Figure more than double where it was most of the summer.
Jan 11th, 2021
Hotels Fight City Hall, Win $500,000
Marriott and Springhill Suites win settlement. And council debates assessments.
Jan 11th, 2021
City Moves to Ban Discrimination by Hairstyle
Proposal makes hairstyles a protected class alongside sex, religion, race.
Jan 11th, 2021
City Shows Off Wisconsin Center Vaccination Hub
Public could be vaccinated there in future weeks. Effort starting with frontline workers.
Jan 11th, 2021
State Tourism Secretary Leaves, Joins Local Foundation
Milwaukeean Sara Meaney joins the Dohmen Company Foundation.
Jan 11th, 2021
Under 1,000 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19
First time state has been below 1,000 since October 13th
Jan 11th, 2021
Milwaukee Developers Plan 959 Affordable Apartments
Plus: First tenants announced for North Avenue Market
Jan 10th, 2021
COVID-19 Cases and Testing Rising
Number of people newly hospitalized also increasing
Jan 9th, 2021
502,012 Wisconsin Residents Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
Less than half of state's residents have ever been tested for virus.
Jan 8th, 2021
Downtown Apartment Building Nears Completion
Bucks' Pat Connaughton is building a three-unit apartment building in East Town.
Jan 8th, 2021
Massive Harbor, River Cleanup Moving Forward
Project expected to cost over $100 million, take six years to complete.
Jan 8th, 2021
Milwaukee Seeks Data for Vision Zero Push
Consultant would identify dangerous interactions, develop predictive model.
Jan 8th, 2021
3,791 New COVID-19 Cases
First day with over 10,000 tests processed in two weeks.
Jan 7th, 2021
Coggs Continues to Lead Push for Enhanced Trauma-Informed Care
Alderwoman pushes for standardization in referrals with hopes of preventing future crime.
Jan 7th, 2021
Interstate 94 Expansion Gets Cold Reception at City Hall
Over $1 billion for 54 blocks. Bauman asks where else the money could go?
Jan 7th, 2021
Committee Rejects Ann Wilson’s FPC Reappointment
But even if council affirms rejection, Wilson could continue to serve.
Jan 7th, 2021
Health Department Will Start Issuing Citations From Complaints
New citations being drafted from New Years holiday. The department still isn't doing night inspections.
Jan 7th, 2021
State Crosses 5,000 COVID-19 Deaths Threshold
3,406 new COVID-19 cases reported Wednesday
Jan 6th, 2021
Wisconsin Center Could Become Vaccine Hub
City working to set up COVID-19 vaccine distribution hub.
Jan 6th, 2021
Wisconsin Political Leaders React to Capitol Storming
Though many supported Trump for years, all now condemn Capitol chaos he helped cause.
Jan 6th, 2021
Nunemaker Buys UWM Alumni House
Price is $1.8 million for one of city's largest homes and finest Tudor mansions.
Jan 6th, 2021
New City Engineer Must Tackle Reckless Driving
Committee approves Kruschke to job. And alders want him to focus on safety.
Jan 6th, 2021
3,403 New COVID-19 Cases, 95 Deaths
Average daily death total is lower than it was a month ago.
Jan 5th, 2021
Milwaukee’s 10 Most Valuable Properties
Some may surprise you. All will make you feel better about your own your property tax bill.
Jan 5th, 2021
MPS Now Offers Free Dinners
School district expands free breakfast and lunch program. Anyone 18 or younger is eligible.
Jan 5th, 2021
2020 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
23rd annual awards program goes virtual, but still finds 31 winners across the city.
Jan 5th, 2021
Active Hospitalizations Climbing Again
For first time in over a month, the number of people hospitalized is up week over week.
Jan 4th, 2021
18 Southside Homes Being Demolished for New School
St. Augustine Preparatory Academy building new elementary school.
Jan 3rd, 2021
9% of Milwaukee County Has Tested Positive for COVID-19
State reports a single death in past 24 hours related to disease.
Jan 2nd, 2021
1,905 New COVID-19 Cases
For first time in months, 30-day rolling daily death average is below where it was a month ago.
Jan 1st, 2021
Buildings Being Demolished at The Tannery
But a replacement is planned, using same foundation.
Jan 1st, 2021
10 Most Popular Articles of 2020
Bay View and a timber tower dominate top 10 list.
Dec 31st, 2020
Aurora Fires Employee That Sabotaged COVID-19 Vaccine Vials
The employee left out over 500 doses intentionally.
Dec 30th, 2020
Willie Smith Named to City Plan Commission
Northwest Side CDC Director would replace Darryl Johnson, whose term expired
Dec 30th, 2020
Jerrel Kruschke Appointed City Engineer
Mayor Barrett finds a familiar face to replace Samir Amin.
Dec 30th, 2020
10 Most Popular Articles of 2020
Garbage pickup, a mask mandate, snow plowing. Readers care most about things right outside their door.
Dec 30th, 2020
2,384 New COVID-19 Cases
Number of people actively hospitalized decreases for first time in three days
Dec 29th, 2020
New Construction in Urban Subdivision
New house marks the restart of long-dormant, west-side subdivisions.
Dec 29th, 2020
Inside the Newest Adventure Rock
Walker's Point climbing gym offers bouldering - a social, specialized form of rock climbing
Dec 29th, 2020
1,335 New COVID-19 Cases
Number of people actively hospitalized has increased in past three days, but still down over course of week and month.
Dec 28th, 2020
City Opening Fourth COVID-19 Testing Site
It's Milwaukee's first mobile testing site, starting off at Custer Stadium on December 29th.
Dec 28th, 2020
Inside The Redevelopment of Viets Tower
MSOE is transforming its oldest residence hall, adding a 13-story addition.
Dec 28th, 2020
Work Resuming On Explosion-Damaged River One
The damage will cost millions. The cause of explosion is still under investigation.
Dec 27th, 2020
Rite-Hite Finds Its Footing
Foundation work underway on new corporate headquarters.
Dec 25th, 2020
Study Underway To Save More of Soldiers Home
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance wins grant to study viability of saving three more buildings.
Dec 25th, 2020
Over 8% Of Wisconsin Residents Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
DHS reports 2,799 new cases
Dec 24th, 2020
Gokhman Shares Vision for Bucca’s Site
Firm plans eight-story building for East Town.
Dec 24th, 2020
64 of 72 Wisconsin Counties Have “High” COVID-19 Levels
Case load less than half of what it was when things were "critically high."
Dec 23rd, 2020
Milwaukee Transit Systems To Receive $59 Million From New Bailout Bill
MCTS will receive most of the funding.
Dec 23rd, 2020
Wisconsin Republicans Join New Federal Election Lawsuit
Suit seeks to toss results from five states in advance of Electoral College.
Dec 23rd, 2020
City Offers Financial Deal to Taxpayers
Use credit card to pay property taxes and City Treasurer will waive fee. Average taxpayer would net $33.00.
Dec 23rd, 2020
Habitat Closes Milwaukee Store, Moving to Franklin
Nonprofit opening a much larger operation in former Gander Mountain store.
Dec 23rd, 2020
Barrett Sticks With Ann Wilson for FPC
Reappointing her to Fire & Police Commission though she backed its reckless decision to demote Chief Morales.
Dec 22nd, 2020
Record Report of 120 New COVID-19 Deaths
But 30-day death average still below December 9th high.
Dec 22nd, 2020
New Talk Radio Station Offers “The Truth”
FM 101.7 The Truth features Black hosts and viewpoints, goes live on January 4th.
Dec 22nd, 2020
Lowest COVID-19 Testing Total in 99 Days
6,502 tests processed in past 24 hours
Dec 21st, 2020
Who Wants to Buy Klinger’s East?
Riverwest bar and five apartments, a 6,322-square-foot, two-building complex is for sale.
Dec 21st, 2020
Milwaukee Ranks High for Construction Workers
New study ranks it second among peer group cities and best for sheet metal workers.
Dec 21st, 2020
COVID-19 Cases, Testing Falling, But Not Positivity Rate
Percentage of tests confirming a new case has held steady
Dec 20th, 2020
Pastor Plans North Side Small Business Hub
Plus: A rundown of the week's real estate news.
Dec 20th, 2020
Over 20,000 Wisconsin Residents Have Been Hospitalized With COVID-19
3,765 new cases reported Saturday
Dec 19th, 2020
Judge Restores Alfonso Morales As Police Chief
Milwaukee has at least two police chiefs at the moment.
Dec 18th, 2020
3,235 New COVID-19 Cases
60 deaths, as active hospitalization total continues to trend downward.
Dec 18th, 2020
Jeffrey Norman Will Serve as Acting Police Chief
Once a finalist to be permanent chief, Norman will serve on interim basis.
Dec 18th, 2020
River One Rocked by Explosion
Parking garage at core of $100 million development shows visible damage.
Dec 18th, 2020
3,643 New COVID-19 Cases
Daily death toll not falling, even as cases and hospitalizations do.
Dec 17th, 2020
Wisconsin Unveils COVID-19 Contact Tracing App
Smartphone users will get messages next week to opt-in to voluntary system.
Dec 17th, 2020
911 Audio from Joel Acevedo Case Released
"I want to go home," says Acevedo. Family still seeking body camera footage.
Dec 17th, 2020
Tony Snell Appointed Head of Equal Rights Commission
VISIT Milwaukee volunteer coordinator now leads city commission.
Dec 17th, 2020
Less Than 1,000 New COVID-19 Hospitalizations In Past Week
Figure was over 2,000 less than a month ago.
Dec 16th, 2020
Council, Mayor Clash Over Police Grant
Nine council members blast Barrett, claiming he's not committed to police reform.
Dec 16th, 2020
Forest Home Library Not Historic, Clinic Approved
Council clears way to demolish old library, build new Children's Hospital southside clinic.
Dec 16th, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Totals Keep Falling
Tuesday's testing total is lower than even yesterday's 84-day low.
Dec 15th, 2020
Royal Capital Purchases Former Gimbels Complex
ThriveOn Collaboration construction will begin in February.
Dec 15th, 2020
Barrett Picks Makda Fessahaye for Human Resources Director
Attorney to replace longtime Employee Relations director Maria Monteagudo.
Dec 15th, 2020
Council Wants Control Over Police and Fire Chiefs
Seeking changes to state law to give city's elected officials control.
Dec 15th, 2020
Giannis Antetokounmpo Signs Five-Year Contract Extension
Milwaukee Bucks deal pays basketball superstar more than $228 million over five years.
Dec 15th, 2020
Council Moves To Reject Federal COPS Grant
Means 30 fewer officers, leaving Milwaukee down by 150 officers in 2021.
Dec 15th, 2020
Wisconsin Reports Lowest COVID-19 Testing Total In 84 Days
2,122 new COVID-19 cases reported on what is normally slowest day of the week.
Dec 14th, 2020
Tech Firm Opening Third Ward Office
The Expert Institute, a legal industry software firm, expects to create 75 jobs here.
Dec 14th, 2020
Avalos Confirmation On Hold Because of FPC Misstep
Committee voted for her without necessary background check.
Dec 14th, 2020
Council Sets Conditions For COPS Grant
Committee proposes 7 conditions for police department in order for city to accept federal grant.
Dec 14th, 2020
Committee Backs Leon Todd to Lead FPC
Attorney gets council committee approval to run troubled Fire & Police Commission.
Dec 14th, 2020
Wisconsin Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Case
4-3 vote rejects Trump's move to throw out 220,000 Milwaukee and Dane county ballots.
Dec 14th, 2020
COVID-19 Cases, Testing Dropping
Slight decline in positive case rate emerges.
Dec 13th, 2020
Riverwest Hostel Becoming Cooperative Housing Facility
Plus: Wisconsin Center District sells debt for expansion.
Dec 13th, 2020
Wisconsin Crosses 4,000 COVID-19 Death Threshold
But 30-day average daily death total is slowly falling from peak.
Dec 12th, 2020
Downtown Building Stripped To Its Core
Adams Hotel will initially include 11 rooms in 100-year-old building.
Dec 11th, 2020
3,858 New COVID-19 Cases
State likely to cross 4,000 death threshold in next 24 hours.
Dec 11th, 2020
Circuit Court Rejects Trump’s Wisconsin Ballot Challenge
The decision could be appealed to Wisconsin Supreme Court.
Dec 11th, 2020
4,034 New COVID-19 Cases
State's case load falls from "critically high" to "very high."
Dec 10th, 2020
New MPD Policy Bans Most Chokeholds, Adds “I Can’t Breathe” Rule
Changes reflect national "Eight Can't Wait" reform effort.
Dec 10th, 2020
Commission Ties Again on Picking Milwaukee’s Next Police Chief
Mahaley or Aziz? Commission still can't decide.
Dec 10th, 2020
Attorneys Square Off in Trump’s Federal Challenge to Wisconsin’s Election
Ruling expected within 48 hours.
Dec 10th, 2020
Wisconsin ‘Kraken’ Lawsuit Not Over Yet
Sidney Powell appeals order, wants to expose "massive election fraud."
Dec 10th, 2020
Dohmen Foundation Moving to King Drive
Unique foundation buying former Fein Brothers building.
Dec 10th, 2020
18 States Now Aim to Sue Wisconsin
Trump campaign also joins last chance effort to overturn the election in four swing states.
Dec 9th, 2020
Walnut Way Cuts Ribbon on Wellness Commons
Announcing Phase 2 of facility that will be community hub for Lindsay Heights.
Dec 9th, 2020
More States Want to Sue Wisconsin, Three Other States
Pro-Trump attorneys general allege "fraud" in states that went for Biden.
Dec 8th, 2020
Couture Plans August 2023 Completion
City agreement requires groundbreaking for 44-story lakefront tower by February 1st.
Dec 8th, 2020
Forest Home Library Not Historic, Alders Vote
Committee overturns historic designation for 1960s building, full council vote to come
Dec 8th, 2020
New Land Plans Eight-Story Building
Mixed-use structure with 220 apartments on old Buca's site needs Common Council okay
Dec 8th, 2020
Texas Attorney General Seeks to Sue Wisconsin, Three Other States
Motion to U.S. Supreme Court repeats arguments of Trump campaign on election.
Dec 8th, 2020
2,155 COVID-19 Cases Reported Monday
Active hospitalizations tick upward, but still below level reported last week.
Dec 7th, 2020
Should Mayor Appoint Police and Fire Chiefs?
Council members think system is broken; many support change in state legislation.
Dec 7th, 2020
Rite-Hite Expands Planned Headquarters
Warehouse equipment specialist will relocate from Brown Deer to Milwaukee.
Dec 7th, 2020
Active COVID-19 Hospitalizations Maintain Downward Trend
2,891 new cases reported Sunday.
Dec 6th, 2020
Lakefront Streetcar Extension Scheduled for June 2022 Opening
Plus: A rundown of the week's real estate news.
Dec 6th, 2020
Wisconsin Averaging Over 50 COVID-19 Deaths Per Day
30-day rolling average hits 50.27
Dec 5th, 2020
Viets Tower’s Rise
MSOE redeveloping 1960s residence hall into modern complex accessible to all students.
Dec 4th, 2020
Trump Sues Again, This Time in Milwaukee and Dane Counties
Trump campaign now has three suits pending to overturn Wisconsin's election.
Dec 4th, 2020
WoodSpring Suites Planned for Northwest Side
Economy extended-stay hotel would be built along Interstate 41.
Dec 4th, 2020
4,618 New COVID-19 Cases
New hospitalizations falling while daily death average keeps rising.
Dec 3rd, 2020
Fire & Police Commission Ties On Next Police Chief
Will meet again on December 10th.
Dec 3rd, 2020
Cruise Ship Operator Commits To 20-Year Lease
Milwaukee locking in Pearl Seas, while still anticipating Viking Cruises in 2022.
Dec 3rd, 2020
Wisconsin Supreme Court Won’t Hear Trump Lawsuit
Trump still has a federal court challenge pending.
Dec 3rd, 2020
Trump Files Second Suit Seeking to Throw Out Wisconsin Election
Trump campaign targets five cities, alleging voter fraud.
Dec 3rd, 2020
41 of 72 Counties Have Critically High COVID-19 Spread
Number of new cases and hospitalizations is slowing, but deaths continue to be reported at record levels.
Dec 2nd, 2020
City Reduces Capacity for Restaurants, Bars
New health order restricts capacity further, effective December 3rd, ending January 15
Dec 2nd, 2020
Brew City Match Picks Grant Winners
Third round of grants for Black and brown business owners, 84% owned by women.
Dec 2nd, 2020
City Selling 10 Parking Lots
Looking for land redevelop in the city? DCD may have a deal for you.
Dec 2nd, 2020
Why All The New Cell Phone Towers?
5G towers are popping up across Milwaukee. The city has little power to determine where.
Dec 2nd, 2020
Record 107 COVID-19 Deaths Reported
For second straight week, first post-weekend data release has a three-digit death total.
Dec 1st, 2020
State Elections Commission Gets Testy
Republican members demand Democratic commission chair step down. And she doesn't.
Dec 1st, 2020
Sidney Powell Files Suit to Overturn State Election
Federal suit confuses Detroit and Milwaukee and peddles baseless conspiracy theory.
Dec 1st, 2020
Amanda Avalos Named to Fire & Police Commission
Community organizer and policing critic named by Barrett to embattled oversight board.
Dec 1st, 2020
Trump Lawsuit Would Throw Out Only Milwaukee and Dane County Votes
Trump's lawyer seeks to have his own absentee ballot disqualified.
Dec 1st, 2020
2,524 New COVID-19 Cases
Cases and testing still falling, but hospitalizations ticking upward.
Nov 30th, 2020
Historic Commission Protects Forest Home Library
Gives it historic designation. But Common Council will have final say.
Nov 30th, 2020
2021 Milwaukee Film Festival Moved To May
Organization says move will benefit audiences and create a better fit with film industry.
Nov 30th, 2020
Waukesha, Milwaukee Celebrate Huge Water Project
$286 million, 36-mile-long project begun, will bring Milwaukee water to Waukesha.
Nov 30th, 2020
3,831 New COVID-19 Cases
Weekly trend figures for cases and hospitalizations stop sliding while testing continues to drop.
Nov 29th, 2020
Dilapidated Building To Become Community Resource Hub
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Nov 29th, 2020
Wisconsin Recount Grows Biden’s Margin, But Trump Says Fight Isn’t Over
President promises a lawsuit while Biden's margin grows by 87 votes.
Nov 29th, 2020
Trump Promises Lawsuit Challenging Wisconsin Election Results
Campaign's lawsuit would be third suit that seeks to overturn Wisconsin's presidential election.
Nov 29th, 2020
5,033 New COVID-19 Cases, Over Half of Reported Tests
Cases, testing and active hospitalizations continue to trend downward.
Nov 28th, 2020
New Lawsuit Challenges Election Drop Boxes, Wants Election Thrown Out
It's the second suit challenging the election. A third could be coming.
Nov 27th, 2020
Mitchell Street Mystery Buildings Exposed
Paneling has hid an Art Moderne facade since at least the 1990s.
Nov 27th, 2020
Milwaukee County Recount Finished, Dane County Continuing
Biden's margin grows by 132 votes.
Nov 27th, 2020
5,095 New Cases As Hospitalizations Fall
65 of 72 counties still have "critically high" two-week case rates.
Nov 26th, 2020
Milwaukeeans To Be Thankful For in 2020
Milwaukee is a better -- and safer -- place because of these people.
Nov 26th, 2020
Counting Effectively Completed, Milwaukee County Recount Will Finish on Friday
One ward remains, Trump campaign maintaining objections to over 100,000 ballots.
Nov 25th, 2020
Tempers Flare, Monty Python Crack Offered at Recount
Commission chair accuses Trump campaign of manufacturing a controversy.
Nov 25th, 2020
Council Delays on Federal COPS Grant
Would fund 30 positions, prevent more police reductions, but presents future fiscal issues.
Nov 25th, 2020
Trump Allies Sue To Throw Out Wisconsin Election
Suit would overturn results before recount even done and have Legislature choose electors.
Nov 24th, 2020
Barrett Picks Leon Todd to Lead Fire & Police Commission
Public defender would be fourth executive director in three years.
Nov 24th, 2020
Early Recount Has Small Gain for Trump
With half the votes recounted in Dane and Milwaukee counties, 57 more votes for Trump.
Nov 24th, 2020
Poop Wristbands Draw Ire at Recount
Or was that chocolate ice cream? Talk Radio host Vickie McKenna is miffed.
Nov 24th, 2020
Council Overrides One of Two Barrett Vetos
Veto of added funding for lead abatement program was overriden on 11-4 vote.
Nov 24th, 2020
City Finds 386 Sealed Ballots In a Box
All ballots from Ward 315 which Urban Milwaukee reported had shown a big drop in turnout.
Nov 24th, 2020
Trump Campaign Objects to Over 160,000 County Ballots
"Behavior of Trump observers" has delayed process, one official charges.
Nov 23rd, 2020
Couture to Start Construction in January
Barrett Lo raises equity needed for federal loan guarantee for 44-story lakefront tower.
Nov 23rd, 2020
Recount Releases First Results
Trump and Biden have both lost votes in Dane County, gained in Milwaukee County.
Nov 23rd, 2020
3,507 New Cases, 0 Deaths Reported Sunday
Glitch? One day blip? Or the start of a new trend? Time will tell.
Nov 22nd, 2020
Melissa Allen Planning Harambee Development
Plus: A rundown of the week's real estate news.
Nov 22nd, 2020
Day Three of Recount Brings Increasing Speed
Five of 19 communities have completed their counting. Trump campaign hints at legal challenge to in-person absentee ballots.
Nov 22nd, 2020
3,005 Wisconsin Residents Have Died As a Result of COVID-19
6,224 new cases reported Saturday.
Nov 21st, 2020
Recount Day Two Brings Objections, Gridlock
Ballot processing does start, but Trump campaign continues submitting objections.
Nov 21st, 2020
6,473 New COVID-19 Cases, 78 Deaths
Seven-day positive case rate falls from peak.
Nov 20th, 2020
No Ballots Counted On First Day of Recount
Trump campaign presents many challenges to recount process.
Nov 20th, 2020
See How Miller Park Will Become American Family Field
New signs will light up sky at night, be visible from above.
Nov 20th, 2020
What To Expect With Milwaukee’s Recount
How does the process work? Who can watch? We explain.
Nov 19th, 2020
71 of 72 Counties Have “Critically High” COVID-19 Levels
Milwaukee County now has 26th-worst all-time per-capita outbreak.
Nov 19th, 2020
Wangard Clearing Harbor District Site for Future Development
Multiple uses being considered.
Nov 19th, 2020
Recount Will Be at Wisconsin Center, Streamed Live
Just where does that $2 million go? We examine.
Nov 18th, 2020
Mensah Will Get $125,000 from Wauwatosa
Police officer gets his full salary, plus other payouts, through end of 2021. Hasn't worked since July.
Nov 18th, 2020
Evers Extending Mask Mandate Into 2021
New order expected in coming days, despite pending legal challenges.
Nov 18th, 2020
Barrett Issues Two Budget Vetoes
Mayor targets funding source for lead abatement, neighborhood watch programs.
Nov 18th, 2020
Wauwatosa Cop Joseph Mensah Resigns
Effective November 30th. Controversial officer killed three people in five years. All ruled justified self-defense.
Nov 18th, 2020
Trump Campaign Pays For Recount in Milwaukee, Dane Counties
Campaign wires $3 million. Work must be completed by December 1st.
Nov 18th, 2020
Police Will Accompany Health Inspectors
Inspectors need protection, city decides, after deaths threats and a physical altercation.
Nov 17th, 2020
New Plan To Replace MLK Library
City hoping fourth time's the charm for Martin Luther King Library.
Nov 17th, 2020
300-Unit Bay View Project Gains Zoning
ZND Committee okays former factories to become city's largest mixed-income housing development.
Nov 17th, 2020
COVID Outbreak Delays Election Workers Pay
Plus: What's the deal with that "lost" USB drive?
Nov 17th, 2020
Sterling Brown Payout Still Being Debated
Council committee meets for two hours, can't decide whether to accept the settlement.
Nov 17th, 2020
Active COVID-19 Hospitalizations Double in 30 Days
4,389 new cases, 12 deaths.
Nov 16th, 2020
Michels Launching Marine Division in Milwaukee
Ever growing company could create up to 100 jobs at its second Harbor District site.
Nov 16th, 2020
Riverwest Apartment Complex Planned
Affordable housing project with 91 apartments and food accelerator on E. North Ave.
Nov 16th, 2020
Aurora Cuts Back Electives, Redeploys Staff
Healthcare provider feeling strain from surge in COVID-19 cases, but is optimistic.
Nov 16th, 2020
One in Three Wisconsin Residents Has Tested Negative For COVID-19
New active hospitalization high. Milwaukee County falls to 21st worst all-time outbreak.
Nov 15th, 2020
Lawsuit Could Advance Walker’s Point Project
Plus: Illinois firm acquires buildings near UWM. And all the week's real estate news.
Nov 15th, 2020
5,146 New Cases, 2,034 Actively Hospitalized
Record 20 patients in Alternate Care Facility
Nov 14th, 2020
Three Businesses Fined for Violating COVID-19 Order
City cites businesses in Bay View, Bronzeville and the Lower East Side.
Nov 14th, 2020
Inside the Milwaukee Athletic Club As It Awaits Redevelopment
Historic private club taken down to the studs as redevelopment work starts.
Nov 13th, 2020
Wangard Transforming Former Knitting Factory
Walker's Point building becoming innovation hub.
Nov 13th, 2020
7,777 New COVID-19 Cases, Another Record High
Record daily hospitalization and death averages
Nov 13th, 2020
Kahler Slater Moving to BMO Tower
City's oldest architecture firm will call new tower home.
Nov 13th, 2020
Record 7,497 New COVID-19 Cases As Hospital Capacity Dwindles
58 deaths pushes 30-day average to 33.57
Nov 12th, 2020
Milwaukee Athletic Club Redevelopment Gains High-End Apartments
Reveamped project is scheduled to be completed in fall 2021, no longer includes hotel.
Nov 12th, 2020
65 Counties Have “Critically High” COVID-19 Levels
State unveils new designation, and for the second time has a new way to say COVID-19 is at dangerous and growing levels.
Nov 12th, 2020
COVID-19 Violations Going From Max of $2,000 to $20,000
Health department hopes cost increase yields more voluntary compliance.
Nov 12th, 2020
State Posts Second-Highest Totals for Cases and Hospitalizations
7,048 new cases reported Wednesday
Nov 11th, 2020
COVID-19 Could Hamper Snow Plowing
Milwaukee bracing for staffing shortages as the pandemic spreads.
Nov 11th, 2020
City Clears Way For Big Sewer Project
84-inch-wide pipe is first phase of 40-million gallon stormwater project to prevent sewer overflows.
Nov 11th, 2020
City Will Pick Up Leaves Until November 22nd
City extends deadline, giving you 11 more days to rake your leaves into parking lanes.
Nov 11th, 2020
Inside Husch Blackwell’s New Downtown Office
Law firm occupies top floors of city's newest office tower, the 11-story Huron Building.
Nov 11th, 2020
New Records for COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths
Over 7,000 cases, 290 hospitalizations and 60 deaths.
Nov 10th, 2020
Governor Evers To Deliver Statewide COVID-19 Address Tuesday Night
Full address now available.
Nov 10th, 2020
Brown Appointed To City Plan Commission
City Hall veteran, former DCD Deputy Commissioner Martha Brown to fill vacant seat.
Nov 10th, 2020
Summerfest Trades Harley-Davidson for Generac
Generator manufacturer will sponsor stage on festival grounds.
Nov 10th, 2020
Troubles at Fire & Police Commission
12 staff vacancies, no director, three board vacancies. Committee grills Barrett aides for answers.
Nov 10th, 2020
Over 2,000 People Actively Hospitalized For The First Time
State reports 4,360 new cases, 17 deaths.
Nov 9th, 2020
Bay View Housing Project Gets First Okays
Plan Commission, alderwoman, DCD endorse what could city's largest private affordable housing complex.
Nov 9th, 2020
Bucks Player, City Reach $750,000 Settlement
City admits police violated Sterling Brown's constitutional rights in notorious incident.
Nov 9th, 2020
Downtown Building Sold to Maharaja Restaurant Owner
Balbir Singh has been both a buyer and seller on Milwaukee Street this year.
Nov 8th, 2020
7,000 COVID-19 Cases in Single Day For First Time
Daily death total and number of active hospitalizations continue to climb to new highs.
Nov 7th, 2020
Komatsu Mining Campus Takes Shape
Development will anchor for Harbor District, transform Inner Harbor.
Nov 6th, 2020
$1.6 Billion Adopted Budget Raises Fees, Cuts Police
City's fiscal challenges continue to mount under state restrictions, rising costs.
Nov 6th, 2020
Wisconsin Reports Over 6,000 New COVID-19 Cases for the First Time
62 deaths and 244 new hospitalizations.
Nov 6th, 2020
1% of WI Residents Tested Positive for COVID-19 In Past Two Weeks
COVID-19 actively hospitalizations set another record high as daily death toll keeps climbing.
Nov 5th, 2020
Milwaukee Had A Drop in College Voters, Dramatic Shift in South Side Party Preference
Biden and Clinton had dramatically different performances in Milwaukee. See how.
Nov 5th, 2020
Alders Want Police Chief Search Paused Following FPC Resignations
City struggles to find stability in police oversight body.
Nov 5th, 2020
Virtual Listening Sessions Scheduled for Police Chief Finalists
Have a question for Milwaukee's next police chief? Now is your time to ask.
Nov 5th, 2020
All 72 Wisconsin Counties Have “Very High” COVID-19 Case Burdens
Milwaukee County sees its case rate rise, but falls backward to 19th worst all-time outbreak.
Nov 4th, 2020
8 Takeaways, How Biden Won Wisconsin
A squeaker victory for Biden due to an odd mix of factors.
Nov 4th, 2020
Absentee Ballots Give Biden Lead in Wisconsin
3 a.m. delivery of Milwaukee absentee ballots puts Biden in front of Trump.
Nov 4th, 2020
Milwaukee Election Results Expected Around 4 a.m.
In-person results are in, but majority of ballots are absentee and will be reported after all are counted.
Nov 3rd, 2020
Record 5,771 New COVID-19 Cases, 247 New Hospitalizations
52 deaths reported Tuesday
Nov 3rd, 2020
City Wins Grant to Improve Oklahoma Ave.
Plan calls for safety improvements on stretch that had 445 crashes in 5 years.
Nov 3rd, 2020
City Processing Over 165,000 Absentee Ballots Under Watchful Eyes
Central count operation will last until at least 3 a.m. with three shifts of 400 workers each.
Nov 3rd, 2020
COVID-19 Active Hospitalizations Hit New High, Positive Case Rate Above 30%
The lowest death total in 37 days pushes daily average off record high.
Nov 2nd, 2020
Forest Home Library Is Historic. For Now
Temporary designation stops development for 28 days. Hearing on permanent designation on November 30th.
Nov 2nd, 2020
How Urban Milwaukee Will Cover Election
We're focused on substance, not clicks, and local, not national.
Nov 2nd, 2020
Your Guide to Down Ballot Races
Trump versus Biden isn't the only ballot item. Here's information on 13 other races across the county
Nov 2nd, 2020
City Wins Grant To Build 20th Street Trail
New off-street trail for bicyclists and pedestrians would link up north side neighborhoods.
Nov 2nd, 2020
3,943 New Cases, 123 Hospitalizations and 16 Deaths Reported Sunday
Milwaukee County falls to 17th worst all-time outbreak even as its case rate hits record levels.
Nov 1st, 2020
Developers Covet Former Buca’s Site
One of last, best undeveloped downtown sites. Plus: All the week's real estate news.
Nov 1st, 2020
704 Deaths, 4,074 Hospitalizations, 103,096 COVID-19 Cases in October
State crosses 2,000-death threshold as it also sets a new one-day high for cases.
Oct 31st, 2020
State Voters Slammed with Mostly Republican Political Texts
46 million total messages in 30 days, 64% from Republicans.
Oct 31st, 2020
State Officials Predict Worsening Outbreak With No Behavior Changes
Weekly totals for cases, hospitalizations and deaths all set all-time highs.
Oct 30th, 2020
Resignations Rock Fire & Police Commission
In process of hiring police chief, the commission is now without an executive director and tie-breaking commissioner.
Oct 30th, 2020
Absentee Ballots Must Be In Drop Boxes by 7:30 Election Night
Don't wait on returning your absentee ballot.
Oct 30th, 2020
THIRTEEN31 Place Takes Shape
Foundation work underway for new Walker's Point apartment building.
Oct 30th, 2020
Budget Amendment Would Move Milwaukee Towards “Vision Zero”
Proposal start of an effort to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries.
Oct 30th, 2020
Committee Approves Over 20 Amendments To Milwaukee Budget
Amendments target violence prevention, housing, lead abatement and more.
Oct 30th, 2020
Inside the Soldiers Home Redevelopment
When finished it will provide housing for 101 homeless veterans.
Oct 29th, 2020
13% of All COVID-19 Cases Have Come In Past Week
New active hospitalization high as daily death total continues upward climb.
Oct 29th, 2020
Almost Half of Budget Amendments Are Policy Footnotes
Footnotes call for a racial equity audit, benches in vacant lots, lead-safe property database and much more.
Oct 29th, 2020
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 122% In Last Month, 1,439 Actively Hospitalized
3,815 new cases from 9,818 tests, a record 38.86% positive case rate.
Oct 28th, 2020
President Must ‘Help Guide Us’ Mayor Declares
Addressing Press Club, urges more federal aid and clear message: "Wear the damn mask!"
Oct 28th, 2020
45 Projects To Improve Century City Area
Trails, parks and road diets designed to improve residents' health and safety.
Oct 28th, 2020
Mount Mary Dives Into New Nursing Center
University has filled in pool, creating new home for its nursing programs.
Oct 28th, 2020
Bay View to Get City’s Biggest Private Affordable Housing Project
Biggest in history. Filer & Stowell project plans 210 affordable apartments.
Oct 27th, 2020
64 Deaths, 5,262 New COVID-19 Cases
Wisconsin set new records for cases, hospitalizations and deaths.
Oct 27th, 2020
Bucks Guard Plans Third Apartment Building
Pat Connaughton's Three Leaf Development plans four-story building in Brewers Hill.
Oct 27th, 2020
Inside “The Block.”
1882 building on National Ave was a wreck, now a unique addition to the city.
Oct 27th, 2020
New City Health Order Limits Gatherings
Lower capacity limits for businesses, events without approved safety plans, but city has okayed 537 plans.
Oct 26th, 2020
2,883 New COVID-19 Cases, Record 1,350 People Actively Hopspitalized
Four patients in Alternate Care Facility.
Oct 26th, 2020
Milwaukee Replacing Ballot Drop Boxes
New "Fort Knox" boxes offer security and weatherization improvements
Oct 26th, 2020
Downtown Parcel Draws No Takers
WisDOT, city trying to sell land near train station.
Oct 26th, 2020
Evers Recall Effort Fails
Organizer says recall fell short of 668,000 signatures required.
Oct 26th, 2020
3,626 New COVID-19 Cases, Another Active Hospitalization Record High
Lowest death total in a week. Alternate Care Facility has two patients.
Oct 25th, 2020
Bay View Project Plans Up To 300 Apartments
See inside the former Filer & Stowell complex. Plus: All the week's real estate news.
Oct 25th, 2020
Milwaukee County Falls to 14th Worst Outbreak, Even As Cases Accelerate
Four out of every 100 Milwaukee County residents have contracted disease, but county falls to 13th in all-time ranking.
Oct 24th, 2020
BV+ Rises on Kinnickinnic Ave.
Infill project will create 18 units of housing on Bay View's main street.
Oct 23rd, 2020
The “Molotov Cocktail” That Wasn’t
MPD admits the 6th and McKinley weapon was just a plastic water bottle.
Oct 23rd, 2020
Over 10,000 Wisconsin Residents Have Been Hospitalized With COVID-19
Four out of every 100 Milwaukee County residents have contracted disease, but county falls to 13th in all-time ranking.
Oct 23rd, 2020
Police Chief, Alderman Fight Over Use of Canines
Chief says it's an infrequently used safety tactic, Rainey say it's "barbaric."
Oct 23rd, 2020
Milwaukee Getting More Aggressive On COVID-19 Order Fines
62 warning letters issued, but city only inspecting businesses on a complaint basis.
Oct 23rd, 2020
FPC Announces Three Finalists for Police Chief
All outsiders, although one finalist has Milwaukee ties.
Oct 22nd, 2020
Record 1,230 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19
Active hospitalizations grow 265% in two months.
Oct 22nd, 2020
MPD Survey Shows Police Perception Divided Along Racial, Economic Lines
Researcher says key takeaway is for MPD officers to exercise compassion in any interaction.
Oct 22nd, 2020
Milwaukee Launches Voter Education, Ballot Counting Website
Voter education website provides daily update on number of ballots returned.
Oct 22nd, 2020
City Extending Active Streets Dining Program Until March 2021
Program would allow expanded outdoor, winter dining.
Oct 22nd, 2020
Milwaukee Could Move To More Restrictive COVID-19 Health Order
City considering more restrictive options as positive case rate spikes to "red" level in city.
Oct 21st, 2020
Milwaukee A Leader In By-Mail and In-Person Early Voting
But percentage of ballots returned trails state average.
Oct 21st, 2020
Alternate Care Facility Admits First Patient
As Wisconsin sets record for COVID-19 hospitalizations, overflow facility in West Allis accepts patients.
Oct 21st, 2020
DHS Reports A Record 48 Deaths
Surge in cases, then a surge in hospitalizations and now a surge in deaths.
Oct 21st, 2020
Barrett, Others Stump for Biden-Harris
State's Democrats debut new "bus" today as part of get-out-the-vote push.
Oct 21st, 2020
City, MMSD Advance 40-Million Gallon Stormwater Plan
Improvements would prevent flooding in Capitol Dr. neighborhood and add parkland.
Oct 21st, 2020
Where and When To Vote Early in Milwaukee
14 early voting sites are available from October 20th through November 1st.
Oct 20th, 2020
43% of Wisconsin’s COVID-19 Cases Have Come in Past Month
Menominee County now has worst outbreak in state, Milwaukee County falls to 12th all time.
Oct 20th, 2020
Lincoln Park Becoming A Little Bigger
County merging former residential parcel into surrounding park.
Oct 20th, 2020
Record 1,172 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19 As DHS Restores Dashboard
Milwaukee falls another place to 11th worst all-time per capita outbreak.
Oct 19th, 2020
Community Groups Propose Changes
Twelve groups invited to speak and push less spending on police and more on lead abatement, other programs.
Oct 19th, 2020
MPD Assistant Chief Gets Denver Suburb’s Top Job
Terrence Gordon will be Thornton, CO police chief as MPD turnover continues.
Oct 19th, 2020
City Could Lose 30 More Police Officers
Federal grant rules could mean cutting 30 more than proposed cut of 120 cops.
Oct 19th, 2020
MPS Revamps Southgate Playfield
Playfield with 77% less asphalt opens. Plus: alll the week's real estate news.
Oct 18th, 2020
No COVID-19 Data Release This Weekend
Software upgrade has Wisconsin record systems offline through Monday.
Oct 17th, 2020
The Architecture of a Pandemic
New Miller Park testing site opens Monday at 11 a.m.
Oct 16th, 2020
Wisconsin’s Active COVID-19 Cases Would Form 24th Largest City in State
Records set for new cases, positive case rate and rolling death total.
Oct 16th, 2020
Affordable Housing Project Secures Cleanup Loan for Former Factories
Community Within the Corridor development team would redevelop Briggs & Stratton complex at 32nd and Center.
Oct 16th, 2020
Journal Sentinel Redevelopment Secures Two Environmental Cleanup Loans
Funds from revolving loan program will support the cleanup of contamination from a century of use.
Oct 16th, 2020
Historic Designation Could Halt Demolition of Forest Home Library
City poised to sell building to developer, who would develop office building in its place.
Oct 15th, 2020
New One-Day COVID-19 Case Record As Hospitalizations Surge 181% In 30 Days
Records set for new cases, positive case rate, active hospitalizations and rolling death total.
Oct 15th, 2020
Downtown’s New Voting Rights Mural
Shepard Fairey completes 7,400-square-foot mural on Colby Abbot Building.
Oct 15th, 2020
Meet the 2021 ACRE Class
Program prepares people of color for careers in real estate leadership.
Oct 15th, 2020
COVID-19 Facility at State Fair Park Opens
Alternative care facility fielding calls from hospitals across state looking to transfer patients.
Oct 14th, 2020
FPC Changes Process for Hiring Police Chief
Six finalists to be interviewed in private and public will be able to question three finalists.
Oct 14th, 2020
Record 1,017 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19
Average daily death toll hits all-time record.
Oct 14th, 2020
Council Backs New Handling of 911 Calls
Wants MPD and FPC to develop approach where unarmed professionals handle non-violent social issues.
Oct 14th, 2020
The Return of Alternate Side Parking
Mayor insists. council agrees. Beginning in November, residents must again move cars each day.
Oct 13th, 2020
Record Day for COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations and Deaths
3,279 cases, 147 new hospitalizations, 34 deaths.
Oct 13th, 2020
Should Milwaukee Stop The Hop?
Alderman proposes this, but suspending the service might cost more than it saves.
Oct 13th, 2020
About That Proposed Street Lighting Fee
Average homeowner fee is $45 per year so city could replace 100-year-old circuitry
Oct 13th, 2020
Get 33% Off a Milwaukee Film Festival Pass
Watch every film for $100, a $60 discount for this all-access pass.
Oct 12th, 2020
New Commission Seeks Police Reforms
Led by Nate Hamilton, Community Collaborative Commission will work with MPD and FPC.
Oct 12th, 2020
950 People Actively Hospitalized With COVID-19, A New High
State sets new seven-day case high as well
Oct 12th, 2020
City Hires New Deconstruction Contractor
Spencer Renovation fired, White Glove Group hired to deconstruct, not demolish city-owned homes.
Oct 12th, 2020
Edison Middle School Would Become 64 Apartments
Common Council approves proposal. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 11th, 2020
2,742 New Cases, Milwaukee Falls to 10th Worst
895 people actively hospitalized, 18 deaths.
Oct 10th, 2020
Historic Church Getting New Parish Center, Renovated Monastery
St. Francis of Assisi has long been community anchor on Milwaukee's north side.
Oct 9th, 2020
Special Meeting in Police Chief Search Results in “Chaos”
Chair calls executive director out of order repeatedly, then another commissioner calls chair a dictator.
Oct 9th, 2020
Milwaukee County Has Fallen to 9th Worst All-Time COVID Outbreak
Wisconsin's most populous county long had the worst per-capita outbreak.
Oct 9th, 2020
Wisconsin Center Gives Final Approval for $420 Million Expansion
District will issue bonds this year in order to complete expansion in 2024.
Oct 9th, 2020
Absentee Ballots Again Must Arrive By Election Day
Also, court rules that poll workers also must come from the county they vote in.
Oct 8th, 2020
3,132 New COVID-19 Cases, A New Record
The number of people actively hospitalized sets another record.
Oct 8th, 2020
Milwaukee Enforcing Existing Capacity Restrictions Over Lower State Limits
Health Department determines its order is more restrictive, superseding blanket 25% restriction.
Oct 8th, 2020
Law Enforcement, Protesters Play Cat-Mouse Game After Mensah Decision
March from Downtown to Mayfair Mall blocked repeatedly by National Guard, Sheriffs, Police.
Oct 8th, 2020
District Attorney Won’t Charge Tosa Police Officer
Chisholm declines. But investigator hired by Wauwatosa recommends officer be fired.
Oct 7th, 2020
Inside Milwaukee’s Election Preparation Effort
Election Commission shows off voting equipment, ballot prep and other intricacies.
Oct 7th, 2020
“This Is Going To Get Worse Before It Gets Better” Says Top Health Official
New records for actively hospitalized and newly admitted.
Oct 7th, 2020
Officials Prepping State Fair Park Care Facility
Hospitalization surge in COVID cases pushes northeast Wisconsin hospitals to their limits.
Oct 7th, 2020
Shepard Fairey Mural Going Up Downtown
Artist known for Obama 'Hope' image will create voting rights mural on downtown building.
Oct 7th, 2020
853 Active COVID-19 Hospitalizations, New Record
Outstate counties overtaking Milwaukee's outbreak both in recent weeks and all-time totals.
Oct 6th, 2020
Evers Restricts Bar, Restaurant Capacity
All public, indoor facilities cannot exceed 25% of capacity. Order runs through November 6th.
Oct 6th, 2020
No Early Voting at Miller Park, Fiserv Forum
City fears legal challenges of sites not approved at June emergency meeting.
Oct 6th, 2020
3 New COVID-19 Test Sites Include Miller Park
City opening new ones as National Guard testing sites will close October 17th.
Oct 6th, 2020
City’s Ballot Boxes Getting Heavy Use
The 15 drop boxes for early voting getting heavy use. Poll worker recruitment going well.
Oct 6th, 2020
Local Groups Hosting National Urbanism Conference
NEWaukee and NAIOP Wisconsin sponsoring conference on creative urbanism.
Oct 6th, 2020
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 127% In Three Weeks
Active hospitalizations set a record high for third day in a row,
Oct 5th, 2020
Inside the Huron Building
Milwaukee's newest office building opens, mixing old with new, Downtown with Third Ward.
Oct 5th, 2020
Can Recycling Improve Racial Equity?
Aldermen want recycling contract with a city-based business to create jobs for residents.
Oct 5th, 2020
New Apartment Buildings Lower Nearby Rents
Study finds new buildings aren't the cause of gentrification and instead limit its effects.
Oct 5th, 2020
Third Ward Lofts Rise
Electrically-charged development takes shape on border between Downtown and Third Ward
Oct 2nd, 2020
New Water Trail Guides The Way in Walker’s Point
Painted trail is the first phase of project designed to link water-related amenities.
Oct 2nd, 2020
President Trump Announces He Tested Positive for COVID-19
President and First Lady both test positive for disease, announce White House quarantine.
Oct 2nd, 2020
Street Car Flats Moving Forward
New apartments to be created from 96-year-old office building.
Oct 1st, 2020
October Starts With Single-Day COVID-19 Case Record
Wisconsin's COVID-19 surge shows no signs of slowing.
Oct 1st, 2020
Hmong American Peace Academy Leaders Celebrate New Building
New high school will serve growing charter school on city's northwest side.
Oct 1st, 2020
Historic Commission Adopts Mural Guidelines
Guidelines would prohibit murals on historic buildings on all but the least seen sides.
Oct 1st, 2020
Scooters Could Return to Milwaukee
Could return in 2021. In 2019, 350,130 rides taken, with 67 crashes.
Sep 30th, 2020
Record One-Day COVID-19 Death Total in Wisconsin
Active and new hospitalizations climb to new record highs
Sep 30th, 2020
Night Parking Rules a Tax on the Poor?
Or good public policy? Reinstating night parking is a $13 million question for city.
Sep 30th, 2020
National Guard Won’t Staff City Testing Sites
Guard being reassigned to other areas of state, local staff will replace them.
Sep 29th, 2020
Ramirez Will Paint New Mural at Marquette
Focused on diversity and racial equity, mural will be located in middle of campus.
Sep 29th, 2020
One Out of 50 Wisconsin Residents Has Tested Positive for COVID-19
Active hospitalizations hit another record high.
Sep 29th, 2020
Be a Pace Car, Fight Reckless Driving
New program aims to save lives by getting people to pledge to drive the speed limit.
Sep 29th, 2020
Active COVID-19 Hospitalizations Double in September
One in 50 Wisconsin residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
Sep 28th, 2020
New Hotel for 124th and Bradley
City envisions hotel on vacant site near Sam's Club and Woodman's
Sep 28th, 2020
2,217 New Cases, 571 Actively Hospitalized
Positive case rate continues to climb upward.
Sep 27th, 2020
Milwaukee Seeing Population Growth Amidst Pandemic
Study shows city fourth in nation for migration rate increase.
Sep 27th, 2020
2,817 New COVID-19 Cases, A New High
One-day record has jumped 152 percent in September. Active hospitalizations hit new high.
Sep 26th, 2020
Foundation Work Underway for World’s Tallest Timber Tower
Before Ascent goes up, it has to go down.
Sep 25th, 2020
Active COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump 59% This Week To New Record
Wisconsin's record COVID-19 caseload is leading to a record number of hospitalizations.
Sep 25th, 2020
Every Age Group But 18-24 Year Olds Has Increasing COVID-19 Spread
Active hospitalizations, already at an all-time high, keep going up.
Sep 24th, 2020
Johnson Financial Group Moving To Top of Downtown Office Tower
The latest move in a downtown office space shuffle.
Sep 24th, 2020
Hoan Bridge Lights Tested Before October 22nd Unveiling
See our photos of a "basic test" of light functionality.
Sep 24th, 2020
MATC Creating Campus Gateway, Demolishing Building
College will better integrate with The Brewery District, Deer District.
Sep 24th, 2020
Active Hospitalizations Cross 500 For First Time
Cases hit an all-time high in early September, now hospitalizations are catching up.
Sep 23rd, 2020
Second Daily Train to Twin Cities Moving Forward
Minnesota officials say federal grant will be awarded to advance project.
Sep 23rd, 2020
MU Seeks Downtown Mixed-Use Project
Marquette University requests rezoning for possible development on 7-acre Westown site.
Sep 23rd, 2020
Record Number of People Hospitalized with COVID-19
Cases hit an all-time high in early September, now hospitalizations are catching up.
Sep 22nd, 2020
Have You Made Your Voting Plan?
City uses Voter Registration Day to encourage people to prepare for November election.
Sep 22nd, 2020
Attorney General Barr Announces Drug Ring Bust in Milwaukee
26 suspects charged in alleged network running from city's South Side to California.
Sep 22nd, 2020
Milwaukee’s Bond Rating Cut Two Levels
Change in rating by S&P Global will raise cost to borrow money, add to city's budget woes.
Sep 22nd, 2020
Evers Declares New Health Emergency, Extends Mask Mandate
Scheduled to expire September 28th, mandate now runs to November 21st.
Sep 22nd, 2020
Barrett Budget Proposal Cuts 120 Police
And makes other cuts. City's fiscal challenges exacerbated by pandemic.
Sep 22nd, 2020
Hospitalizations Reach Highest Point Since Early April
Threshold crossed as state sees record surge in cases.
Sep 21st, 2020
Milwaukee’s Secret Model Railroad Club
Historic club has been hidden in a former train station under an active rail line for 84 years.
Sep 21st, 2020
Lt. Gov Mandela Barnes Wants You To Fill Out Census
Failure to do so will cost $13,000 per resident in next decade. Deadline is September 30th.
Sep 21st, 2020
City Made $8.6 Million Debt Mistake
Past Comptroller blamed. Mistake equivalent to all the salaries of health department staff.
Sep 21st, 2020
Over 100,000 Wisconsin Residents Have Contracted COVID-19
Threshold crossed as state sees record surge in cases.
Sep 20th, 2020
Marcus Center Begins Redevelopment
First phase calls for overhaul of Uihlein Hall, live-streaming technology and revamping grounds.
Sep 20th, 2020
Brown County Has Worst COVID-19 Outbreak in Wisconsin
County last had worst outbreak on June 3rd.
Sep 19th, 2020
Vliet Street Oasis Opens on Near West Side
Vacant lot converted to fresh produce market and pocket park
Sep 18th, 2020
The Building With A Ship Underneath
Once "the largest hardware store in the world," soon to be apartments.
Sep 18th, 2020
2,533 Cases, 25% Jump To New Record
Totals just keep climbing higher as cases surge at university campuses across Wisconsin.
Sep 18th, 2020
Downtown Building Being Demolished
Building from 1885 was once planned for indoor-outdoor bar concept.
Sep 18th, 2020
Admiral’s Wharf Project Targeting December Groundbreaking
RACM approves $1.5 million loan for environmental cleanup.
Sep 17th, 2020
Over 2,000 New Cases For The First Time
9,865 cases in the past seven days, a record high.
Sep 17th, 2020
City Advancing 26-Station Bublr Bikes Expansion
Federal grant funding new bike sharing stations. See where.
Sep 17th, 2020
Be Patriotic, Get Your Flu Shot
Mayor and Health Commissioner get their immunization, encourage others to do the same.
Sep 17th, 2020
Only One Wisconsin County Has a Shrinking COVID-19 Spread
Even counties without college dorms are seeing case surges.
Sep 16th, 2020
South Side Tanning Company Expanding
Law Tanning buying tax delinquent building for storage of specialty leather products.
Sep 16th, 2020
Hours Cut at City’s Free COVID Test Sites
Two sites closing earlier because sun setting earlier as fall approaches.
Sep 16th, 2020
How Much Did DNC Cost Milwaukee?
Audit pending. Officials hope all security costs of convention are reimbursed by federal government.
Sep 16th, 2020
COVID-19 Cases Declining In Every Age Group Except 18-24
But seven-day case total is at an all-time high.
Sep 15th, 2020
Mixed-Use Project Planned for Bay View
Bear Development files application scant on details for site on Becher and First streets.
Sep 15th, 2020
See The Hoan Bridge Lights Installation
Organizers get their first hands-on tour, some 2,600 lights installed.
Sep 15th, 2020
City Election Drop Boxes Are Temporary
Permanent drop boxes "built like a tank" are coming, but delayed by wildfire.
Sep 15th, 2020
Assessor Wants No Assessments in 2021
Proposal would freeze property values for two years.
Sep 15th, 2020
771 New Cases, Seven-Day Total Keeps Climbing
Positive case rate continues its upward trend.
Sep 14th, 2020
Inside Milwaukee’s Newest Event Venue
Former St. James Episcopal Church, built on Wisconsin Ave. in 1868, becomes unique space.
Sep 14th, 2020
Third COVID-19 Case Record In 10 Days
One-day record positive case rate over 20 percent continues push of seven- and 14-day averages to new highs.
Sep 13th, 2020
BMO Tower Officially Opens
Ceremony was delayed following water main break and then pandemic.
Sep 13th, 2020
Highest Three-Day COVID-19 Total Since Pandemic Began
Cases continue to climb across the state, while Milwaukee's growth rate stabilizes.
Sep 12th, 2020
City Improving Kinnickinnic River Trail Access
Federal project will improve on-street access to off-street trail.
Sep 11th, 2020
COVID-19 Cases At All-Time High, Testing At Three-Month Low
Hospitalizations trending upward.
Sep 11th, 2020
Flood Delays Opening of Bradley Symphony Center
MSO converts to virtual season, plans to open building in January.
Sep 11th, 2020
Public Museum Announces New Location Near Fiserv Forum
Museum aims to buy three parcels at northeast corner of N. 6th St. and W. McKinley Ave.
Sep 11th, 2020
Wisconsin Posts Record High 1,547 New COVID-19 Cases
Just misses setting a one-day positive case rate record.
Sep 10th, 2020
120 Officer Cut May Be Just The Beginning
The Milwaukee Police Department will have fewer officers in 2021, but the question is how many?
Sep 10th, 2020
$85 Million Bronzeville Project Now “ThriveOn Collaboration”
Project on track to open in early 2022.
Sep 10th, 2020
Milwaukee Debuts New Ballot Drop Boxes
Approximately 150,000 people expected to vote absentee.
Sep 10th, 2020
Support Urban Milwaukee For Just $1
Become a monthly member for $1 for the first month.
Sep 10th, 2020
Milwaukee County Now Has 34th Worst COVID-19 Outbreak
Fastest growing outbreak centered on Fox Valley, northeastern corner of Wisconsin.
Sep 9th, 2020
Neighborhood Festivals Become Porch Parades
Bay View and Silver City will play host to socially-distant parades this weekend.
Sep 9th, 2020
Drive-In Movies Kick Off Film Festival
Second annual Minority Health Film Festival is all virtual, other than Downtown drive-in event.
Sep 9th, 2020
High-End Hotel Planned Across From Fiserv Forum
Bucks and partners hope to break ground in 2021.
Sep 9th, 2020
A Future Vision for Villard Avenue
Plans call for protected bike lanes, new park, food halls and pet-friendly beer garden.
Sep 9th, 2020
Positive Case Rate Highest Since March 14th
717 of 4,083 tested -- or 17.6% -- were positive, a new single day high.
Sep 8th, 2020
Health Commissioner Says She Faced Racism, Sexism
"A constant power struggle from Day One," says outgoing commissioner Jeanette Kowalik.
Sep 8th, 2020
Mandel Plans To Redevelop Former La Fuente Site
Apartment building is second project proposed for S. 5th St. in recent months.
Sep 7th, 2020
State Sees Record Percentage of Positive COVID-19 Tests
Testing continues to fall, but now positive cases are rising.
Sep 6th, 2020
The Couture Developer Applies For Federal Loan Guarantee
Barrett Lo claims it has raised necessary funding to access critical guarantee.
Sep 5th, 2020
Record COVID-19 Cases As a Result of Reporting Fix
Positive case rate, a measure of if enough testing is being done, continues to climb.
Sep 4th, 2020
See All of Downtown Milwaukee’s New Murals
From otters to activists, Milwaukee is awash in new public art.
Sep 4th, 2020
Construction Underway on Largest New Urban Manufacturing Plant in US
Komatsu Mining building $285 million manufacturing and office complex in Harbor District.
Sep 4th, 2020
“We’re Not Doing Enough Tests” Says State Disease Expert
"I think it's very safe to say that we're not doing enough tests," says Dr. Ryan Westergaard.
Sep 3rd, 2020
Mount Mary, Partners Hold Groundbreaking for Trinity Woods
Seniors, students, religious sisters and children will all live under same roof.
Sep 3rd, 2020
All Parking Regulations Resume September 14th
Enforcement of most regulations was suspended in March amid pandemic.
Sep 3rd, 2020
Inside the KinetiK Apartments in Bay View
New, uniquely-shaped apartment building is about "play" and "joy" -- and views.
Sep 2nd, 2020
City Expands Program To Fight Overdoses
Housed in fire department, the MORI program aims to reduce drug addiction, overdoses.
Sep 2nd, 2020
Public Museum, Betty Brinn to Share New Facility
Not a merger but housing natural history and children's museums in one brand new facility.
Sep 2nd, 2020
Health Commissioner Kowalik Resigns
Led the department's turnaround after lead crisis. Will take Washington D.C. job.
Sep 2nd, 2020
Positive COVID-19 Case Rate Continues Upward Climb
Rate is at its highest point since early May and continues to climb.
Sep 1st, 2020
Despite Pandemic, City Rents Increasing
Rents falling across much of the country, but not in Milwaukee, report shows.
Sep 1st, 2020
How Is City Doing on Complete Streets?
New report analyzes ongoing program, establishes benchmarks for future progress.
Sep 1st, 2020
22,663 COVID-19 Cases in August, 188 Deaths
How does that compare to June and July?
Aug 31st, 2020
Construction Begins On World’s Tallest Timber Tower
Ascent, a 25-story apartment tower, will be tallest mass timber building in the world.
Aug 31st, 2020
Miller Park, Fiserv Forum Will Be Early Voting Sites
Pro sports facilities will serve as two of the city's 18 early voting sites.
Aug 31st, 2020
537 New COVID-19 Cases From 5,099 Tests
Active hospitalizations climb to 287, but still near 30-day low.
Aug 30th, 2020
New Land Plans Walker’s Point Project
Plus: Community boatyard renovated + a roundup of the week's real estate news.
Aug 30th, 2020
Frank Nitty Leads March from Milwaukee to Washington D.C.
750-mile march ends with Nitty speaking at rally on steps of Lincoln Memorial in front of thousands. Blake, Acevedo, Hamilton families also present.
Aug 29th, 2020
National Block Apartments Will Have Event Venue, Basement Bar
Walker's Point building was once condemned, now another sign of rebirth of S. 5th St.
Aug 28th, 2020
821 New Cases, Positive Case Rate Rising
Hospitalizations up day-over-day, but down from a week ago.
Aug 28th, 2020
Victory Over Violence Park Being Reinvigorated
Stage, game tables and other aesthetic improvements for Bronzeville park.
Aug 28th, 2020
4-Unit Building Would Replace Fire-Damaged Home on Downer Ave
New owner of commercial corridor would build townhomes at E. Park Pl.
Aug 28th, 2020
Budget Testimony Includes Repeated Ask For $75 Million Police Cut
Two-thirds of those that testified at preliminary budget hearing want funds to go towards health, housing.
Aug 27th, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Climbing Again, As Are Cases
Active hospitalizations hit 30-day low.
Aug 27th, 2020
Doors Open 2020 Will Be Virtual Event
Pandemic alters form of popular event that provides inside look at over 100 city buildings.
Aug 27th, 2020
Milwaukee County Now Has 13th Worst COVID-19 Spread
Washington and Waukesha still lead Milwaukee over past two weeks. Iron County worst in state and now second worst all time.
Aug 26th, 2020
Bucks Boycott Game, Response to Jacob Blake Shooting
Team's playoff game called off. "Police department has to change," says a player.
Aug 26th, 2020
UWM Professor Wins Fulbright Award
Architecture Prof Arijit Sen, who works with students on research of overlooked neighborhoods, will travel to India.
Aug 26th, 2020
Wisconsin Has Higher COVID-19 Positive Case Rate Than Milwaukee
Long the state leader, Milwaukee County appears to be suppressing disease spread.
Aug 25th, 2020
Stream MANDI Awards Thursday, Vote Now
"Academy Awards of Milwaukee" goes virtual, honors groups making positive impact.
Aug 25th, 2020
Lawsuit Challenges Evers Mask Mandate
Conservative Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty challenges governor's emergency health order.
Aug 25th, 2020
Michael Emem’s Rising Real Estate Career
From drawing homes in high school to building them across the city.
Aug 25th, 2020
Lowest New COVID-19 Case Total Since June 29th
But assessing state's progress in fighting COVID-19 remains elusive for now.
Aug 24th, 2020
Budget Process Kicks Off On Wednesday
Virtual hearing Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mayor will outline city's financial situation.
Aug 24th, 2020
Lowest COVID-19 Testing Total Since June 1st
The number of people being tested for the first time continues to decline.
Aug 23rd, 2020
Spec Industrial Building Planned for Granville
Plus: A roundup of the week's real estate news.
Aug 23rd, 2020
950 New Cases As Testing Falls 39%
Saturday's results reflect highest case total when less than 10,000 tests were reported.
Aug 22nd, 2020
Green Party Denied Ballot Access For Now
Bipartisan state Election Commission deadlocks on issue with nominating papers.
Aug 22nd, 2020
Employee-Owned Firm Builds New HQ
Western Building Products' new facility nears completion.
Aug 21st, 2020
826 New COVID-19 Cases
Positive case rate on a sustained upward trend as testing falls.
Aug 21st, 2020
Last Night Brings Little Exposure for Milwaukee
Tammy Baldwin and Tom Perez are only Milwaukee speakers Thursday.
Aug 20th, 2020
Waukesha, Washington Counties Have Faster COVID-19 Spreads Than Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Racine, Ozaukee counties all see declining spreads, Waukesha and Washington accelerating.
Aug 20th, 2020
Kanye West Booted From Wisconsin Ballot
Commission votes 5-1 to reject candidacy on basis West's filing was late. Legal challenge possible.
Aug 20th, 2020
Work Starting Soon on McKinley School Redevelopment
$1.1 million environmental cleanup comes first for fire-damaged school.
Aug 20th, 2020
Buy A Brick at Pompeii Square
Downtown plaza that honors demolished church being redeveloped.
Aug 20th, 2020
With A “Holy Mackerel” Tony Evers Kicks Off DNC
Evers says Biden will bring civility, respect, empathy and kindness to White House.
Aug 19th, 2020
Former Milwaukeean Running for Vice President
Angela Walker is VP nominee for Green Party, but might not get on Wisconsin ballot.
Aug 19th, 2020
Election Staff Recommends Denying West’s Presidential Run
Nomination papers turned in several minutes late, staff note. State Elections Commission board votes on matter Thursday.
Aug 19th, 2020
Who Wants To Design Downtown’s Largest Mural?
Milwaukee Downtown looking for the mural that makes Milwaukee famous.
Aug 19th, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Continues to Fall Faster Than New Case Rate
13 deaths reported Tuesday.
Aug 18th, 2020
Mayor Gives Welcome Remarks On Night Two
"These are not conventional times," says Barrett in opening convention proceedings.
Aug 18th, 2020
Was This Bay View House Historic?
Now-demolished structure on Shore Dr. dated back to 1872. Was it worth saving?
Aug 18th, 2020
Couple Opens Medical Training Center
Former MPS facility at 69th and Appleton becomes Standard of Excellence training center for entry-level medical jobs.
Aug 18th, 2020
The Hop Now Wears a Mask
"Spread the word, not the virus" is message in new rolling mask billboard.
Aug 18th, 2020
Associated Bank Upgrading Riverwalk
New indoor-outdoor private space planned alongside rehabilitated riverwalk.
Aug 18th, 2020
455 New Cases, No Deaths
Monday data release often has lowest reported totals of the week, August 17th is no exception.
Aug 17th, 2020
Gwen Moore Gives 90 Second Convention Speech
Moore, first Wisconsin politician to speak, delivers high-energy speech.
Aug 17th, 2020
DNC Security Costs Down 50 Percent
Event will cost $20 to $25 million to secure, feds will reimburse city.
Aug 17th, 2020
You Can Help City Balance Its Budget
Residents can take survey, use simulation tool to fix $53 million structural deficit.
Aug 17th, 2020
Madison Is Worth More Than Milwaukee
With less than half the residents, Madison property is worth more than $1.5 billion more.
Aug 16th, 2020
COVID-19 Spread Accelerating In Wisconsin Teenagers
Percentage of individuals under 19 that have contracted disease has increased every month this summer.
Aug 16th, 2020
New Chart Shows Wisconsin’s True COVID-19 Testing Utilization
Daily figures from DHS have filtered out duplicates, repeats.
Aug 15th, 2020
Hmong High School Rises on Northwest Side
$30 million project represents latest expansion for well-regarded charter school.
Aug 14th, 2020
Over 1,000 New Cases, But Active Hospitalizations Drop
Testing continues to sag.
Aug 14th, 2020
When Will Milwaukee’s Presidential Election Results Come In?
The primary had voters waiting until 2:30 a.m. Next race could have three times the ballots.
Aug 14th, 2020
UWM Professor Studying How To Improve Pandemic Communication
Researchers want to provide media and educators suggestions on how to better communicate health information.
Aug 13th, 2020
MCTS Wins $3 Million Federal Grant
Grant will pay for a less exciting part of running a transit system - repairing a maintenance facility.
Aug 13th, 2020
Frank Nitty, Tory Lowe Arrested Marching in Rural Indiana
Group from Milwaukee is marching to Washington DC.
Aug 12th, 2020
Nine Election Takeaways
Big turnout, delayed votes, new faces in the Assembly and the Constitution Party.
Aug 12th, 2020
COVID-19 Spreading Faster in Waukesha County Than Milwaukee
As Milwaukee slows, the suburban cases grow.
Aug 12th, 2020
Over 1,000 Wisconsin Residents Have Died From COVID-19
Wisconsin's death rate is 14th lowest in country.
Aug 11th, 2020
City Trails on Census As Trump Shortens Deadline
City way behind state, nation in response as Trump cuts back time for door-to-door census.
Aug 11th, 2020
Democrats Release List of DNC Speakers
Big names like Obama, Sanders, Clinton to speak virtually, state pols like Evers, Baldwin to orate in person.
Aug 11th, 2020
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Jump To 74-Day High
No new deaths, state total at 998.
Aug 10th, 2020
Bowen Says Officer Mensah Fired The Gun
Rep. Bowen disputes police account, says Mensah, not protestors, fired gun at officer's house.
Aug 10th, 2020
City Poised for Record Turnout in Primary
More absentee ballots requested than the total vote in any fall primary in two decades.
Aug 10th, 2020
DNC-Timed Art Installation Covers Downtown
Work by local artists highlights democracy for convention, though delegates won't attend.
Aug 10th, 2020
Milwaukee Ends Compost Program
As recently as February the city was planning to greatly expand it.
Aug 10th, 2020
We’re Still Here, and Growing
Two months after fire destroys Urban Milwaukee offices, publication has its members to thank for rebound.
Aug 10th, 2020
5,000 Wisconsin Residents Hospitalized Because of COVID-19
But only 352 currently.
Aug 9th, 2020
Asian Market Plans Expansion
New owners chart big future for 5XEN Super Asian Market.
Aug 9th, 2020
New One-Day COVID-19 Case Record
Ventilator usage near a pandemic high, but no shortage of capacity.
Aug 8th, 2020
Downtown Hotels Moving Forward
Construction near the finish line for trio of new hotels.
Aug 7th, 2020
WEDC, Milwaukee Downtown Tout “We’re All In” Safety Campaign
Saying COVID-19 is not a political issue, leaders want individuals to support businesses with safe practices.
Aug 7th, 2020
One in 100 Wisconsin Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19
State testing data shows state hits threshold for first time. Milwaukee County is greater than one in 50.
Aug 7th, 2020
Viewaukee Provides Look at Milwaukee’s History
10 tower viewers provide historic Milwaukee views.
Aug 7th, 2020
Wisconsin On COVID-19 Testing Surge
Over 17,000 tests for three days in a row.
Aug 6th, 2020
Police Chief Alfonso Morales Demoted
Accused of unbecoming behavior and lying. Morales' attorney says it's a ploy to distract from problems at commission.
Aug 6th, 2020
Candidate List and Election Guide
Long list of candidates, but ballots will be short for most Milwaukeeans.
Aug 6th, 2020
See Inside The Oriental Theatre Overhaul
Milwaukee Film taking full advantage of pandemic to accelerate renovations.
Aug 6th, 2020
DeLong, Michels Making Large Investments In Port
New buildings, new jobs, new leases for port.
Aug 6th, 2020
COVID-19 Slowing in Milwaukee County, Increasing Statewide
Milwaukee County still has fourth largest per capita spread in state, but it's down 29 percent.
Aug 5th, 2020
Foundation Allocates $30 Million To Equitable COVID-19 Business Recovery
GMF advancing its impact investing model to much larger scale.
Aug 5th, 2020
Barrett Disappointed Biden Won’t Attend DNC
The biggest party in Democratic politics may be nothing more than a local get-together.
Aug 5th, 2020
Schlitz Park Being Renovated
New owners making improvements to historic office complex, including new Brown Bottle restaurant, plaza.
Aug 5th, 2020
MPD Defends Tear Gas Use In New Video
Video released as part of complying with 11 directives issued to Chief Alfonso Morales.
Aug 5th, 2020
Joe Biden Won’t Travel to Milwaukee For DNC
Party confirms Biden and VP pick will speak remotely.
Aug 5th, 2020
Nine Businesses Receive Warnings For Violating Milwaukee Mask Mandate
Bars and restaurants generating the largest number of complaints. Fines coming next.
Aug 4th, 2020
New COVID-19 Testing Record, 728 New Cases
Testing continues to climb, positive case rate falling, but state still recording large numbers of new cases.
Aug 4th, 2020
Container Bar Planned for Bradford Beach
But Historic Preservation Commission gives it only partial approval.
Aug 4th, 2020
Will Chief Morales Sue The City If He’s Fired?
Chief's attorney doesn't rule it out. Morales addresses media during press club event.
Aug 4th, 2020
Historic Commission Rejects Voting Rights Mural
Without debating content or artist, commission finds mural needs to wait for guidelines to be approved.
Aug 3rd, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Quick and Easy At National Guard Sites
Free testing sites now offer preregistration, emailed results.
Aug 3rd, 2020
City’s Top Preservation Group Hires New Leader
Jeremy Ebersole will lead Milwaukee Preservation Alliance.
Aug 3rd, 2020
Mount Mary Begins Work on Trinity Woods Development
Intergenerational-housing complex provides spaces for students with kids to seniors.
Aug 2nd, 2020
957 New Cases, Only One Death
Data released Sunday largely mirrors that released last Sunday.
Aug 2nd, 2020
One In Every 50 Milwaukee County Residents Has Tested Positive For COVID-19
Death total reaches highest level in 50 days.
Jul 31st, 2020
New Order Allows Milwaukee Schools To Reopen, Could Halt Indoor Dining
Bars and restaurants required to have safety plan by September 15th or face "capacity limits."
Jul 31st, 2020
City Testing Strategies To Protect Pedestrians, Slow Motorists
City extending curbs at intersections with paint, plastic posts and concrete.
Jul 31st, 2020
Walker’s Point Buildings Get New Lease on Life
Sofi Lofts taking shaping near Milwaukee River.
Jul 31st, 2020
Brothers Bar Expansion Takes Shape
Water Street bar will soon span three buildings, each a century old.
Jul 30th, 2020
1,059 New Cases As Governor Announces Mask Mandate
Second biggest testing and case day on record.
Jul 30th, 2020
March Honors Ernest Lacy, Died in MPD Custody in 1981
62nd day of marches honor Lacy, who would have turned 62 Tuesday.
Jul 30th, 2020
870 New COVID-19 Cases
Over 700 cases in 19 of last 21 days, but positive case rate no longer climbing.
Jul 29th, 2020
Irgens Installing Highest Green Roof in City
Part of transformation of 52-year-old office tower.
Jul 29th, 2020
Inside the New Good Hope Library
Years later than expected, new library is open. Was it worth the wait? Yes.
Jul 29th, 2020
Federal “Surge” Is At Least 25 Agents
But far smaller than other cities, will not target protesters, says agent in charge.
Jul 29th, 2020
Assessment Commissioner Keeps His Job
Once expected to face a close vote, Steve Miner gets council approval on 13-2 vote.
Jul 28th, 2020
100-Day High In New COVID-19 Hospitalizations
But the number of people actively hospitalized remains elusive.
Jul 28th, 2020
Council’s Police Reform Wish List Grows
Council wants still more changes, but can only request Fire & Police Commission to enact them.
Jul 28th, 2020
Johnson Will Lead City’s Public Library System
Joan Johnson will be first Black director in the library's 142-year history.
Jul 28th, 2020
Group Fundraising For ‘New’ State Theater
$4.5 million effort for all-ages music venue in theater that once hosted AC/DC, U2 and The Police.
Jul 28th, 2020
590 New COVID-19 Cases, One Death
Eighteen-day streak of over 700 new cases stops as testing falls.
Jul 27th, 2020
New Sculptures Appearing Downtown
Sculpture Milwaukee ramping up its 2020 installation.
Jul 27th, 2020
Milwaukee Federal Agent “Surge” Nothing New?
Different than Portland, continues past help, Chisholm and DeSiato explain.
Jul 27th, 2020
Bay View’s Most Polarizing Home For Sale
Former Alderman Tony Zielinski selling house for $2.1 million.
Jul 27th, 2020
Gorman Plans Edison Middle School Redevelopment
Vacant for a decade, former MPS school would become apartments.
Jul 26th, 2020
957 New COVID-19 Cases
Surges taking place across the state, including Milwaukee, Waukesha and Iron counties.
Jul 26th, 2020
City’s New ‘Dream Library’ Takes Shape
Mural of fictional books based on suggestions from community going up on 57th and Vliet.
Jul 25th, 2020
6,385 New COVID-19 Cases, 91,270 Tests In Past Week
Positive case rate appears to have stabilized, a sign that disease spread might not be accelerating.
Jul 25th, 2020
Clarke Square Apartments Open
New buildings bookend south side park, provide affordable housing.
Jul 24th, 2020
Wisconsin Sets COVID-19 Testing Record, 1,018 New Cases
Third time in four days Wisconsin has recorded over 1,000 new cases.
Jul 24th, 2020
Construction Costs Could Decline By End of 2020
Productivity losses and supply chain disruptions have inhibited costs from dropping already.
Jul 24th, 2020
Canadian National Investing $100 Million In Wisconsin
New automobile shipping facility planned near Minnesota border. Railroad has invested $970 million in five years.
Jul 24th, 2020
Trump Sending Federal Agent “Surge” to Milwaukee, State, Local Officials React
Attorney General calls it a "facist tactic." MPD says support not for civil unrest.
Jul 23rd, 2020
City Refreshing South Side Park
North portion of park was once site of restaurant with dolphin tank.
Jul 23rd, 2020
1,052 New COVID-19 Cases, 13 Deaths
State hits 85,000 tests per week goal for second time. Will it be sustained?
Jul 23rd, 2020
Bay View Awash In New Murals
From social justice to physical activity, murals spread a message of positivity.
Jul 23rd, 2020
Inside The Dubbel Dutch Hotel
New hotel opens Saturday in historic double mansion.
Jul 23rd, 2020
Developers Will Rehab Locust St. Building
Buyers making jump from homes to commercial buildings, will rehab vacant 1875 building.
Jul 22nd, 2020
Lindsay Heights Garden Center Planned
Walnut Way founders Sharon and Larry Adams continue push to improve Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
Jul 22nd, 2020
Plumber Buying City Owned Property
City acquired 96-year-old building on Atkinson through tax foreclosure. Owner to rehab for office and apartment.
Jul 22nd, 2020
Here Are Chief Morales’ Marching Orders
Read all 11 directives, ranging from a COVID-19 mask policy to attending every commission meeting.
Jul 21st, 2020
Kowalik Still Resists School Reopenings
City health leader says schools must get approved plan to reopen, with precise rules still to come.
Jul 21st, 2020
1,117 New COVID-19 Cases, A Record High in Wisconsin
100-day high in new hospital admissions. Gap between Milwaukee and state continues to grow.
Jul 21st, 2020
$1 Million For ‘Really Unique Project’
Headline: Journal Sentinel building from 1960s would become housing for MATC students.
Jul 21st, 2020
Council Might Fire Assessor Steve Miner
Assessment Commissioner finds little support from Judiciary & Legislation Committee.
Jul 21st, 2020
FPC Gives Morales 11 Directives, Threatens Firing For Non-Compliance
Move comes as part of six month review of Morales' performance.
Jul 20th, 2020
Hospitalizations, Case Rate Keep Rising
But deaths are slowing. Will they jump or has death rate slowed?
Jul 20th, 2020
Food Truck Ban for Downer Ave. Proposed
Business owners upset that trucks have loud generators, take up parking spaces.
Jul 20th, 2020
Ethics Board Launches Probe of FPC Chair
Steven DeVougas will be investigated for ethical conflicts; his lawyer blasts "political gamesmanship" by police union.
Jul 20th, 2020
State Advancing Hiawatha Expansion
Menomonee Valley rail yard reconfiguration would benefit passenger and freight trains and city motorists
Jul 20th, 2020
25,000-Square-Foot East Side Mansion For Sale
UWM selling historic mansion, one of largest in the city.
Jul 20th, 2020
45-Day COVID-19 Hospitalization High, But Only One Death
30-day death rate as low as it has been since outbreak began.
Jul 19th, 2020
Outdoor Civil Rights Museum Planned For Near West Side
Mural featuring current leaders is just first phase of broader plan from Mil Collective.
Jul 18th, 2020
New Single Day COVID-19 High, Cases Spreading To Older Age Groups
State reports double-digit death total for first time in 22 days as hospitalizations fall.
Jul 18th, 2020
Walnut Way’s Wellness Commons Rises
Building just latest in series of projects transforming neighborhood.
Jul 17th, 2020
“Active Streets” Through Humboldt Park Scaled Back
Reconfiguration doesn't provide increased access to many amenities cited by the county, but does provide shortcut for motorists.
Jul 17th, 2020
Council Spending Hours Reviewing Barrett’s Appointments
Plenty of praise and criticism for department heads, including Jeff Polenske and Jeanette Kowalik.
Jul 17th, 2020
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 40 Percent In Two Weeks
Lagging indicator of disease's spread has upward trend.
Jul 17th, 2020
Service Estimates COVID-19 Exposure Risk at Gatherings
A gathering of 100 people in Milwaukee County is given a 97% chance of having COVID-19 positive attendee.
Jul 17th, 2020
Members of Congress Told Not To Attend DNC In Person
Planned for 50,000 attendees, convention continues to shrink.
Jul 16th, 2020
King Drive Apartments Moving Forward
Development team buying five lots from city.
Jul 16th, 2020
City Funds Get First Approval for Journal Square Lofts
Affordable housing development is focused on non-traditional MATC students.
Jul 16th, 2020
900 New COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations On the Rise
Over 300 people hospitalized for first time in over 30 days.
Jul 16th, 2020
400 Businesses Will Split $4 Million For COVID-19 Readiness
City grant program only allocates 20 percent of expected budget. Designed to retool businesses to adapt to COVID-19 dangers.
Jul 16th, 2020
Hoan Bridge Lights Will Soon Be Installed
Organization secures $3.5 million private funding to light west side of bridge.
Jul 15th, 2020
Milwaukee Has Worst COVID-19 Outbreak In State, Gap Widening
821 new cases reported in Wisconsin on Wednesday.
Jul 15th, 2020
Marlene Johnson-Odom Park Proposed
Committee approves naming children's park after council's longest serving woman and Black member.
Jul 15th, 2020
Don’t Call 911 On City Mask Mandate
Emphasis on voluntary compliance. "We don't want a bunch of Karens making complaints."
Jul 14th, 2020
New High, 964 New COVID-19 Cases
State sets new case record for fourth time in past week and a 30-day hospitalization high.
Jul 14th, 2020
MPD Wants Beef Jerky, Pepper Spray
DNC security purchase list includes 50,000 bottles of Gatorade, 4,000-pound concrete barriers and tear gas-delivering battering ram.
Jul 13th, 2020
COVID-19 Early Indicators Are “Very Troubling”
Medical College of Wisconsin CEO warns of accelerating spread of COVID-19. Positive case rate has increased for 25 days.
Jul 13th, 2020
Milwaukee Adopts Mask Mandate
Council unanimously adopts indoor and outdoor mandate. Goes into effect Thursday.
Jul 13th, 2020
City Announces Upgrades for Fall Election
Steps to improve voting by mail, higher pay for poll workers, plan for 171 polling places.
Jul 13th, 2020
Demolition Underway for Adams Hotel
Plus: DCD gets new leadership team
Jul 12th, 2020
Four Straight Days of Over 750 New COVID-19 Cases
But a negative death total, how did that happen?
Jul 12th, 2020
Yo Ho Ho, Buy a Pirate Barge!
6,000-square-foot barge for sale, mateys. Flame-breathing dragons not included.
Jul 11th, 2020
Three Straight Days of Record COVID-19 Case Growth
Testing falls, but number of new cases keeps setting new highs. Why haven't hospitalizations followed suit?
Jul 11th, 2020
Apartments Rising Alongside Office Tower at River One
First phases of $100 million complex taking shape in Harbor District.
Jul 10th, 2020
Second Round of Black and Brown Business Owners Win Financial Backing
Brew City Match announces second cohort, begins accepting applications for next group.
Jul 10th, 2020
Wisconsin Sets Single-Day COVID-19 Case High, Again
Third time in seven days. Testing falls, but positive case rate increases.
Jul 10th, 2020
Council Seeks Police Reform, But Will It Happen?
Common Council has a growing wish list. Will Fire & Police Commission act?
Jul 10th, 2020
City Secures Funding To Redevelop, Expand Century City Park
Park will quadruple in size as of MKE Plays redevelopment.
Jul 10th, 2020
Jeffers Advancing New Plan to Redevelop Journal Sentinel Complex
Student housing for MATC up first.
Jul 9th, 2020
Wisconsin Sets New Single-Day COVID-19 Case High
30-day testing high, but positive case rate ticks upward.
Jul 9th, 2020
Mask Mandate Passes Committee
Proposal would require masks indoors and outdoors, but with limited enforcement.
Jul 9th, 2020
City Removing “Defund the Police” Mural Friday
Message heard "loud and clear" says public works commissioner, but mural creates safety problems.
Jul 9th, 2020
Massive Voting Rights Mural Planned for Downtown Building
Shepard Fairey, designer of iconic Obama Hope image, will bring his work to Milwaukee in time for DNC.
Jul 9th, 2020
Black Members Blast Council President
Chevy Johnson won't take on 'status quo and complacency,' says former president Hamilton and six others.
Jul 8th, 2020
20 Days of Climbing COVID-19 Positive Case Rate
Active hospitalizations also hit three week high.
Jul 8th, 2020
Urban Golf School Plans Expansion
Bridging the Gap plans to expand educational offerings at near west side facility.
Jul 8th, 2020
Milwaukee Mask Mandate Scaled Back
Special council committee to debate it. Outdoor requirement scaled back, minimum age raised.
Jul 8th, 2020
Wisconsin Has Fastest COVID-19 Spread In U.S.
New study has alarming figures, with spread coming since state shutdown ended.
Jul 7th, 2020
Road Diets Planned for Six City Streets
Lanes will be removed, improving safety for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists.
Jul 7th, 2020
COVID-19 Cases Double Since Memorial Day
State officials fear spread to older population could trigger surge in hospitalizations and deaths.
Jul 7th, 2020
Election Commission Leader Barely Confirmed
Approved by 8-7 vote, with council members charging she lied during approval process.
Jul 7th, 2020
What Is And Isn’t In Milwaukee’s Mask Mandate
Proposal requires a mask indoor and outdoors, fines up to $500 for repeated violations.
Jul 6th, 2020
Fire & Police Leader Withdraws
FPC Executive Director Griselda Aldrete says council values spectacle over merit.
Jul 6th, 2020
Three Days of No Deaths, 18 Days of Rising Case Rate
Hospitalizations tick upward for second straight day.
Jul 6th, 2020
Library Director Paula Kiely Retiring
Kiely has led library since 2006, presided over great change.
Jul 6th, 2020
Miller Park To Be Early Voting Site
Milwaukee residents will be able to vote for President at ballpark.
Jul 6th, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Continues to Fall, Case Rate Continues to Climb
Positive case rate has climbed for 17 straight days.
Jul 5th, 2020
MSOE Reshaping Its Campus
New STEM center, redeveloped residence hall just the latest changes.
Jul 5th, 2020
Marches, Celebrations, Calls For Justice
Independence Day doesn't distract marchers.
Jul 4th, 2020
Wisconsin Reports Biggest One-Day COVID-19 Case Increase
But no new deaths and hospitalizations fall to three month low.
Jul 4th, 2020
Florists For Social Justice at Sherman Phoenix
New sculpture honors fight for racial equality.
Jul 3rd, 2020
COVID-19 Spread Keeps Accelerating in Wisconsin
15-days of positive case rate trend climbing.
Jul 3rd, 2020
The Electric Apartments Rise
New apartment building in Historic Third Ward wraps electric substation.
Jul 3rd, 2020
Milwaukee Moves Backward In Fight Against COVID-19
City's positive case rate climbs to 12.1 percent.
Jul 3rd, 2020
Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate Has Doubled
86 homicides already in 2020, versus 43 at same point in 2019.
Jul 3rd, 2020
“Defund The Police” Becomes “Defend The Police”
Mural outside City Hall gets altered overnight.
Jul 3rd, 2020
14-Day Positive Case Rate Continues Upward Climb
Spread of disease has increased, even as testing has expanded in past week. Brown County now has second-worst outbreak.
Jul 2nd, 2020
Should Police Report Every Time They Draw Weapon?
MPD says it's a paperwork burden. Alderman says he's not looking for a Master's thesis.
Jul 2nd, 2020
Giannis Protest Mural Planned for Bay View Bar
Mural is designed to keep focus on protest marches.
Jul 2nd, 2020
What Should Or Shouldn’t Be in Milwaukee Mask Mandate?
Council debates ordinance before its written.
Jul 2nd, 2020
Election Director Nominee Is Back In
Claire Woodall-Vogg would like to run Milwaukee Election Commission after all.
Jul 2nd, 2020
Council Grilling, But Advancing Mayoral Appointees
Most being confirmed unanimously after long meetings.
Jul 2nd, 2020
“Defund the Police” Painted On Street In Front of Milwaukee City Hall
Mural as long as a city block, covers 13,000 square feet.
Jul 1st, 2020
1 of Every 200 in State Has Tested Positive For COVID-19
14-day positive case rate continues to climb upward.
Jul 1st, 2020
Feds Won’t Cover $1.6 Million Hazard Pay
Changing guidance leaves Milwaukee holding the bag for COVID-19-related bonus.
Jul 1st, 2020
Crump Wins Committee Support to Head DCD
New commissioner would serve in one of most visible, influential administration roles.
Jun 30th, 2020
Testing Surges, But Positive Case Rate Still Increasing
14-day average continues to tick upward as Wisconsin records second-biggest one-day case increase.
Jun 30th, 2020
Dimitrijevic Introduces Mask Mandate
Mayor Barrett and council President Johnson endorse a city-wide mandate.
Jun 30th, 2020
Biggest Ever Affordable Housing Project Advances
197-unit, $59 million Community Within the Corridor project would get $3 million from city.
Jun 30th, 2020
75 Businesses Demand a City Mask Mandate
Pabst Theater Group, Colectivo, Fiserv Forum, Bartolotta join call for action.
Jun 30th, 2020
Two Straight Days With No COVID-19 Deaths
Hospitalizations hit 88-day low, but new cases continue to accelerate.
Jun 29th, 2020
New Mural Honors Milwaukee Activists
Mural depicts Frank Nitty, Tommy Franecki, Vaun Mayes, Markasa Tucker and others.
Jun 29th, 2020
Protest Organizer Vaun Mayes Arrested
For "burglary party to a crime" says arrest blotter. Frank Nitty captures arrest on video.
Jun 29th, 2020
Fire Department Investigating Brown Figure Hanging in “Looped Ribbon”
Charges expected to be read this week. Investigation underway since February.
Jun 28th, 2020
Historic Church Will Become High Tech Office Space
Northern Ground buys Walker's Point building. Northridge owners appeal court decision.
Jun 28th, 2020
Wisconsin Records Highest COVID-19 Case Rate in 40 Days
Testing slows, but cases grow.
Jun 28th, 2020
COVID-19 Cases Increase As Testing Falls in Wisconsin
Even with fewer tests Wisconsin finds more cases.
Jun 27th, 2020
Milwaukee Increases Bar Capacity to 50% As Cases Spike Statewide
Changes go into effect July 1st. City also unveils plan to allow 100 percent capacity.
Jun 27th, 2020
This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality
List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.
Jun 27th, 2020
Mother Connected to “40th and Lloyd” Incident Speaks Out
Was missing teenage girl ever at N. 40th St.? Mother unsure, but questions about home remain from community.
Jun 26th, 2020
COVID-19 Spread Accelerating in Wisconsin
Number of new cases in past 24 hours at highest level in 28 days.
Jun 26th, 2020
New Downtown Apartment Building Takes Shape
Bucks guard's first Milwaukee development project takes shape.
Jun 26th, 2020
The Couture Developer Secures Financing
No construction date announced, but private financing commitment marks major milestone.
Jun 26th, 2020
Election Director Appointee Pulls Out
Says she was working 18-hour days in worst year of her life and told to be less honest to be confirmed.
Jun 26th, 2020
Fire & Police Commission Director Wins Committee Support For Reappointment
Griselda Aldrete gets committee support, but needs to pick up five votes from the full council to keep her job.
Jun 25th, 2020
Upward Trend in COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin Continues
Rate of new cases is increasing while testing holds steady.
Jun 25th, 2020
Council Committee Debates Oversight For Police Military-Grade Purchases
Would require approval for all purchases.
Jun 25th, 2020
Activists Clean Up Around Burned House As Questions Remain
Activists want more from police, police want cooperation from community
Jun 24th, 2020
Milwaukee Restaurants Could Return to 100 Percent Capacity
Health department preparing pilot program for restaurants with COVID-19 mitigation plan.
Jun 24th, 2020
Biggest Number of New COVID-19 Cases in Three Weeks
Positive case rate is trending up, the opposite of what public health officials want to see.
Jun 24th, 2020
DNC Will Be Largely Virtual, Not At Fiserv Forum
Delegations urged not to travel to Milwaukee, convention moved to Wisconsin Center.
Jun 24th, 2020
Burned Home Had 27 Police Service Calls
Police visited alleged sex trafficking house, burned last night, 27 times in four years.
Jun 24th, 2020
Suspected Sex Trafficking House Burned
Crowd surrounds house at 40th and Lloyd believed to be connected to missing children.
Jun 23rd, 2020
Oriental Theatre Closed for Summer, Plans Renovations
Milwaukee Film continuing plan to fully restore 1927 movie palace.
Jun 23rd, 2020
Positive COVID-19 Case Rate Drops To Two-Week Low, But Trend Still Increasing
Testing volume is declining in Wisconsin.
Jun 23rd, 2020
New Tool Tracks COVID-19 Changes By County
State DHS dashboard tracks active spread in last two weeks to guide decision makers.
Jun 23rd, 2020
14-Day Positive COVID-19 Case Rate Continues Upward Trend
Percentage of tests coming back positive is growing.
Jun 22nd, 2020
Black is Beautiful Slow Ride Loops Through City
Over 1,000 people take to their bikes to spread a message of social justice.
Jun 22nd, 2020
Highest COVID-19 Positive Test Rate in Three Weeks
For the second day in a row, Milwaukee County has worst COVID-19 outbreak in the state.
Jun 21st, 2020
Rite Hite’s New HQ Approved
Plus: Walker's Point apartment plans dropped, while another neighborhood building sells.
Jun 21st, 2020
Finding City’s Most Integrated Neighborhoods
Study shows 25 neighborhoods across Milwaukee are majority-minority like city as a whole.
Jun 21st, 2020
Milwaukee Now Has Worst COVID-19 Outbreak in Wisconsin
For the first time since April, Milwaukee County has highest per-capita rate and greatest number of cases.
Jun 20th, 2020
Milwaukee to Hike Parking Meter Rates
City has yet to implement 2018 market-based plan to vary rates based on demand.
Jun 20th, 2020
Villard Commons Rises
New apartment building rises on Old North Milwaukee main street.
Jun 19th, 2020
Black Lives Matter Mural Covers Milwaukee Intersection
MLK and Locust now sports colorful mural with powerful message.
Jun 19th, 2020
Over 24,000 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin Since Outbreak Began
Hospitalizaton stays at nearly 80 day low of 241.
Jun 19th, 2020
Juneteenth Flag Flies Over City Hall Complex
City flies flag for the first time as county and state follow suit.
Jun 19th, 2020
City Offering New Subsidies For Homes In Two Urban Subdivisions
Grants would offset cost of new construction in two infill housing developments.
Jun 19th, 2020
“Black Lives Matter” To Be Painted on Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Artist Vedale Hill leads Juneteenth community mural creation.
Jun 18th, 2020
Barrett Calls For Police To Stop All Chokeholds
Decision rests with powerful Fire & Police Commission.
Jun 18th, 2020
Biggest Number of New COVID-19 Cases in Two Weeks
State's positive case rate spikes, as do totals.
Jun 18th, 2020
Juneteenth Flags Will Fly at Capitol, City Office Building For First Time
Move is part of growing recognition for holiday.
Jun 18th, 2020
Why Do COVID-19 Hospitalizations Continue To Drop?
256 new cases of disease confirmed on Wednesday.
Jun 17th, 2020
How Many Fewer Cops With A 10% Cut?
The number is smaller than 375 officers the Police Department claims, but how much smaller?
Jun 17th, 2020
Housing Authority Accepting More Voucher Applicants
For first time since 2015, city accepting new applicants for subsidized housing.
Jun 17th, 2020
Council Wants No Pay for Suspended Officers
Seeks change in state law so city can stop paying suspended cops charged with felonies.
Jun 17th, 2020
Kinnickinnic River Could Get a Trash Wheel
Harbor District wins $492,300 federal grant to remove 75 tons of trash per year from river.
Jun 17th, 2020
Protests Spur a Wave of Public Art
Murals and chalk art become a growing presence as marchers fill streets.
Jun 16th, 2020
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit 75-Day Low
266 newly-confirmed positive cases reported Tuesday.
Jun 16th, 2020
Council Calls For ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Policy
Measure would require interventions when anyone in custody says they're having trouble breathing.
Jun 16th, 2020
Council Okays Planning for 10% Police Cut
Requires city budget office to model what cut would look like, in time for fall budget debate.
Jun 16th, 2020
Common Council Threatens City Shakeup
Votes to hold every Barrett cabinet appointment, wants systemic change in all city operations.
Jun 16th, 2020
Grab Your Quarters, Parking Meter Regulations Restored
Other parking regulations remain suspended.
Jun 15th, 2020
Renderings Released for New Bay View Building
Two-story BV+ will replace vacant lot on S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Jun 15th, 2020
1% of Milwaukee County Residents Have Tested Positive For COVID-19
Rate hits 5% in one city neighborhood, under represents true spread.
Jun 15th, 2020
Council Proposes 10% Police Budget Cut
11 council members back $30 million cut and investing in other programs.
Jun 15th, 2020
Huge Affordable Housing Project for 32nd and Center
Developer Que El-Amin is moving forward on The Community Within The Corridor.
Jun 14th, 2020
692 COVID-19 Deaths in Wisconsin, 350 in Milwaukee County
Approximately one in three individuals that have died from COVID-19 in Wisconsin have resided in the city of Milwaukee
Jun 14th, 2020
Racial, Ethnic Disparities Persist in COVID-19 Cases
Active hospitalizations continues on downward trend.
Jun 13th, 2020
Peaceful March Snakes Through South Side
March honors Joel Acevedo, who died at hands of off-duty Milwaukee police officer in April
Jun 13th, 2020
Quartet Opens
New Walker's Point apartment building is the second building developed by New Land Enterprises in the neighborhood.
Jun 12th, 2020
Police Blame Mayor, Council For Murder Rate
Department uses official account to say budget cuts driving murder rate higher. Data doesn't prove link.
Jun 12th, 2020
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Fall To Two-Month Low
Number of people hospitalized hasn't been this low since April 4th.
Jun 12th, 2020
Shorewood Spitter Charged With Hate Crime, Felony For Assaulting Officer
Stephanie Rapkin faces up to six years in jail.
Jun 12th, 2020
City Attorney Moving To Drop Curfew Charges
Charges will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but at least one lawsuit still likely.
Jun 12th, 2020
City Holds Emergency Council Meeting To Approve Voting Sites, Why?
Move expands early voting access from three to 16 sites.
Jun 11th, 2020
One in 100 Racine County Residents Have Contracted COVID-19
Statewide active hospitalizations hit four-week low.
Jun 11th, 2020
Over 9,000 COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee County
Over 21,500 cases across Wisconsin.
Jun 10th, 2020
Marchers Show Up Despite The Rain
Tropical storm doesn't stop three marches across the city, one with only cars.
Jun 10th, 2020
Milwaukee Zoo Reopening, With Mask Requirement
Reservations required, limited hours, but most attractions open.
Jun 9th, 2020
Wisconsin Reports Record Low COVID-19 Positive Case Rate
But death toll and hospitalizations, lagging indicators, tick upward.
Jun 9th, 2020
Evers Pulls National Guard From Milwaukee
The 125 troops serving as a backup force during the protests have been withdrawn.
Jun 9th, 2020
COVID-19 Seven-Day Testing Total Nearly At Evers’ Goal
The number of people that died was negative. How did that happen?
Jun 8th, 2020
Chief’s Crucifixion Message Panned by Council
13 members sign letter urging Morales: stop chiding protesters and listen to their message.
Jun 8th, 2020
Meet The Show-Stopping Amerah Wright
Seven-year-old captivates crowd, has big plans for future.
Jun 7th, 2020
“Shorewood Spitter” Taken To Jail After Second Incident
Attorney Stephanie Rapkin is accused of spitting on teenager, shoving college student and kneeing police officer in groin.
Jun 7th, 2020
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Keep Falling in Wisconsin
Milwaukee again has second greatest per-capita outbreak.
Jun 7th, 2020
Urban Milwaukee Burns, Will Rise Like a Phoenix
Tragedy strikes our publication, but optimism abounds.
Jun 7th, 2020
Thousands March While Attorney In Custody For Spitting In Protester’s Face
Giannis and other Bucks players show up at one of seven marches.
Jun 7th, 2020
City Officials Grill Police on Tactics
Still more questions on 6th and McKinley, as council, mayor disagree with police tactics.
Jun 6th, 2020
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit Four-Week Low
Number of people admitted for hospitalization growing, but those actively receiving care drops.
Jun 6th, 2020
Film About Milwaukee Police Killing Dontre Hamilton is Free this Week
Filmmaker removes fees to watch award-winning documentary.
Jun 6th, 2020
More Than 20,000 Wisconsin Residents Have Tested Positive for COVID-19
State reports third-highest one-day testing total, but percentage positive is below average.
Jun 5th, 2020
Police, Mayor, Hospital Workers March to Sherman Park
March is markedly different from larger marches that have circled city.
Jun 5th, 2020
How Bars and Restaurants Are Reacting To Reopening News
Businesses offer support, some share concerns. Virtually all have struggled.
Jun 5th, 2020
Nitty Leads Peaceful March While Protecting Against Assassination
Seventh-day is a charm as two large marches take place without incident
Jun 5th, 2020
COVID-19 Tests Down, Cases Up
Wisconsin reports third-highest testing day, but critical positive percentage ticks upward.
Jun 5th, 2020
Bars and Restaurants Can Reopen Friday in Milwaukee
Revised order will loosen restrictions
Jun 4th, 2020
Marches Multiply, Council Will Investigate Curfew, Police Response
Group openly carrying rifles joins late march, car caravan later takes over.
Jun 4th, 2020
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit Three Week Low in Wisconsin
Tests processed sets new high, exceeds reported capacity.
Jun 4th, 2020
Dog’s Death Blamed on Protesters
Chief Morales decries German shepherd's shooting, reckless drivers during night-time protests.
Jun 3rd, 2020
Five Protest Marches Planned Wednesday
Largest march will leave from Humboldt Park in Bay View at 3 p.m. and head north
Jun 3rd, 2020
Racine Now Has Worst COVID-19 Outbreak in Wisconsin
Statewide testing totals rebound after hitting three-week low.
Jun 3rd, 2020
Peaceful March Ends at 3 a.m. Near Capitol Dr.
March goes over 15 miles, including through Whitefish Bay, Shorewood and Glendale, before ending back in Milwaukee.
Jun 2nd, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Volume Falls to Three-Week Low
But percentage positive doesn't exceed weekly average.
Jun 1st, 2020
City Imposes Third 9 p.m. Curfew Monday
Officials lament burglaries, fires, vandalism. Chief Morales warns police "taking action".
Jun 1st, 2020
King Drive Cleanup Draws Hundreds
De facto center of George Floyd protests spiffed up. "This is our city," says volunteer Pamela Bell.
Jun 1st, 2020
Sup. Ryan Clancy Arrested During Protest
County Supervisor is one of at least five people taken into custody at the Milwaukee-Shorewood border.
May 31st, 2020
Wisconsin Reports Record Low COVID-19 Positive Case Rate
Only 173 new cases recorded Sunday.
May 31st, 2020
Pastors Lead Peaceful Protest, But Second March Draws Police in Riot Gear
A tale of two marches, one with songs of unity, another with a standoff between marchers and dozens of police officers.
May 31st, 2020
Milwaukee Again Under 9 p.m. Curfew
Police chief says things were less disorderly second night.
May 31st, 2020
Milwaukeeans Show Up To Clean Up Streets
Residents come out to clean up northside streets affected by vandalism.
May 31st, 2020
Milwaukee Opening New Northside Community Testing Site
Site will be on Custer High School campus, replaces Midtown Center.
May 31st, 2020
More People COVID-19 Tested This Week Than All of April
But COVID-19 data continues to send mixed signals
May 31st, 2020
Peaceful Protesters March Over 12 Miles Across Milwaukee
Several hundred people crisscross the city with a message of frustration, but peace, before curfew went into effect.
May 30th, 2020
Milwaukee Has 9 p.m. Curfew, Evers Calls In National Guard
Peaceful protests became violent overnight.
May 30th, 2020
The Stone-Clad Huron
New building begins to look more like its 140-year-old neighbor.
May 29th, 2020
Illinois Wins Grant That Will Benefit Amtrak Hiawatha Expansion
Wisconsin and Illinois transportation departments collaborating on expansion plan.
May 29th, 2020
Milwaukee Maintaining Its Health Order At Least One More Week
Dashboard shows Milwaukee has actually regressed in fighting COVID-19.
May 29th, 2020
COVID-19 Testing, Cases Surge 22 Percent
Record testing, cases. Hospitalizations also at 30-day high.
May 29th, 2020
Brew City Match Providing Emergency Business Support
Program focused on small businesses in city's historic commercial corridors
May 29th, 2020
Sculpture Milwaukee Will Return in June
Annual art exhibit is expanding into Historic Third Ward.
May 29th, 2020
Trump Announces Funding for Milwaukee Bus Rapid Transit Line
President tweets long-awaited $40.9 million grant is being awarded.
May 28th, 2020
Hispanics Now Have Greatest Number of COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee
Also, county's poorest are more than 2.5 times as likely to contract COVID-19.
May 28th, 2020
State Reports New COVID-19 Testing Record
Death toll reaches 550, but percentage of tests coming back positive is falling.
May 28th, 2020
Amtrak Bringing Back Hiawatha Trains
Bus service had temporarily replaced trains as pandemic cut ridership.
May 27th, 2020
New Highs for COVID-19 Testing, Cases, Deaths
State reports over 10,000 tests in a single day for the first time.
May 27th, 2020
Lafayette Crump Appointed DCD Leader
Duke graduated attorney works for Milwaukee DNC 2020, has experience with real estate development.
May 27th, 2020
DCD Leader Rocky Marcoux Will Retire
Marcoux has held position for 16 years, survived contentious reappointment battles.
May 27th, 2020
Report Predicts Second COVID-19 Surge in State
Virus reproducing faster in Wisconsin than all but nine states, British study finds.
May 26th, 2020
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Hit 30-Day High in Wisconsin
279 new cases in past 24 hours.
May 26th, 2020
Where Are City’s COVID-19 Hotspots?
Big change as south side census tracts now have far higher rate than on North Side.
May 26th, 2020
Glorioso’s To Reopen, Add Express Market
Brady Street grocery store has been closed since mid-March.
May 26th, 2020
Will Milwaukee Get DNC in 2024?
This year's convention may involve few visitors. Can city push to therefore get 2024 event?
May 25th, 2020
Downtown Losing Another One-Way Street
State Street will be bi-directional through Downtown, making it easier to navigate neighborhood.
May 25th, 2020
307 New COVID-19 Cases, 24 Hospitalizations, 4 Deaths
Wisconsin reports third-highest single-day testing total, while positive case rate falls.
May 25th, 2020
A Memorial Day Surprise at Soldiers Home
Tower at Old Main contains 96-year-old etching from World War I veteran.
May 24th, 2020
Milwaukee Opens Its Active Streets
Custer, Fratney and Washington reconfigured for pedestrians and cyclists over motor vehicles.
May 24th, 2020
Wisconsin Crosses 15,000 COVID-19 Case Threshold
400 new cases Sunday, with percent positive exactly matching the seven-day average.
May 24th, 2020
507 Wisconsin Residents Have Died From COVID-19
Positive test percentage goes above 14-day average, 481 newly confirmed cases.
May 23rd, 2020
Will Silk Disobey City, Open Strip Clubs?
Company plans to open three strip clubs on May 29th, which would violate city order.
May 23rd, 2020
The Yards Opens in Walker’s Point
Construction wrapping up as first residents move in.
May 22nd, 2020
City Workers Will Get Hazard Pay Bonus
Mayor Barrett's proclamation boosts hourly pay by $3.13 for front-line workers.
May 22nd, 2020
Midtown Center Testing Site To Close, Southside Site Will Remain
Testing sites have collected over 16,000 specimens.
May 22nd, 2020
Statewide COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up 16 Percent, 30 Percent in Milwaukee County
New testing record set each of the past three days.
May 22nd, 2020
Kovac Pushing Ascension To Improve East Side Parking
Alderman calls garage design an abomination, wants better signage to let public know of free parking above Whole Foods.
May 22nd, 2020
Federal Lawsuit Challenges Local “Safer at Home” Orders
Two plaintiffs are Republican candidates for office, another is a Milwaukee pastor.
May 21st, 2020
Milwaukee Releases Five Criteria To Open Up
Barrett and Kowalik have phased plan to reopen city. Revised order allows gyms to open.
May 21st, 2020
Wisconsin Sets COVID-19 Testing Record, Another Hospitalization High
All 72 counties have COVID-19 cases for the first time.
May 21st, 2020
Walking Milwaukee Releases Customizable Scavenger Hunt
Use it in any Milwaukee neighborhood, and even play it "punch bug" style.
May 21st, 2020
City Rezoning Lot for Future North Side Trail
Future trail would run along Lincoln Creek.
May 21st, 2020
Harbor District Presents Riverwalk Design
Nature-centered plan linking Downtown with Bay View 'beyond anything we have ever taken on.'
May 20th, 2020
State Sees Biggest Hike In New COVID-19 Hospital Admissions In 30 Days
Testing hits new single-day high, as does the number of new cases.
May 20th, 2020
City Announces Business Restart Grant Deadline
Applications due May 28 through June 12, small businesses can get up to $15,000 each.
May 20th, 2020
Suburbs’ Policies Ignore Science, Kowalik Charges
Suburban elected officials overruling health officers on COVID-19, city official charges.
May 20th, 2020
86 Homeowners Getting Property Tax Help
Foundation's anti-displacement fund gives $38,356 to owners in four city neighborhoods.
May 20th, 2020
Downtown TIF Will Bail Out Three Districts
City increasingly using downtown revenue to support ailing neighborhoods.
May 19th, 2020
Bars and Restaurants Can Open Friday in Milwaukee County Suburbs
In-person patronage still prohibited in the City of Milwaukee.
May 19th, 2020
Legislature Should ‘Step Up’ Barnes Says
Take action to protect our health, end patchwork of pandemic rules, Lieutenant Governor urges.
May 19th, 2020
Newaukee’s The Beacon Gets State Grant
Company still pursuing other financing for its Walker's Point development.
May 19th, 2020
City Seeks Grants for New Bike Trails
Powerline Trail would run from S. 105th St. to Lake Michigan. Beerline Trail would be extended.
May 19th, 2020
Evers Wants 270-Day Shutdown! Nope
Republicans, talk radio spread rumor of nine-month shutdown. Governor calls it "a lie."
May 18th, 2020
Evers Announces $75 Million Small Business Grant Program
Up to 30,000 businesses could receive aid. Additional funding for minority-owned firms.
May 18th, 2020
Positive COVID-19 Test Rate Falls to Record Low
Milwaukee County crosses 5,000 case threshold, has positive rate nearly twice the state average.
May 18th, 2020
Pabst Theater Group Pivots To Weddings
Plus: National venue group including 12 Milwaukee groups requests pandemic bailout.
May 18th, 2020
New Hours For Free COVID-19 Testing
Two free testing sites in Milwaukee will now operate from 11 to 8, six days a week.
May 18th, 2020
Work Starts on Bay View Complex
BV+ building will add 18 apartments, commercial space to Bay View's main street.
May 17th, 2020
As COVID-19 Testing Expands, Racial Disparities Persist
No new deaths reported in past 24 hours, a first since March.
May 17th, 2020
Wisconsin Sets New High With 502 New COVID-19 Cases
Both Racine and Brown counties have more cases per capita than Milwaukee does.
May 16th, 2020
Assessment Appeal Deadline Extended
City board gives three week extension, to June 8, for homeowners appealing new assessments.
May 16th, 2020
Attorney General Supports Local Health Orders
Kaul opinion finds local orders enforceable, but communities continue to rescind theirs.
May 16th, 2020
Add Black-Owned Restaurants To Your Takeout List
Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week returns for the fifth year.
May 15th, 2020
New Life for Old Main
$44 million project will convert vacant Civil War complex to veterans' housing.
May 15th, 2020
Are Local “Safer at Home” Orders Legal?
Kenosha and Brown counties drop theirs, while Mayor Barrett stands by city's, says politics at play.
May 15th, 2020
City Launches Business Restart Grants
Businesses with $2 million or less in revenue can apply for $20 million grant program.
May 15th, 2020
State Sets New Record, 6,469 Tests In 24 Hours
But percentage of tests coming back positive doesn't drop.
May 15th, 2020
Senator Jennifer Schilling Calls It Quits
Resigning Friday to take an unidentified job that would create a conflict of interest.
May 15th, 2020
Bring Your Tires and TVs, Drop Off Centers Are Still Free
Milwaukee's two drop-off centers are now open Sundays, with no fees through at least the end of May.
May 15th, 2020
Milwaukee Allows Salons, Barbershops To Reopen
New order is similar to the order issued by Milwaukee suburbs Wednesday night.
May 14th, 2020
Health Department Gets Support From Librarians, School Nurses
Government employees being retrained as contact tracers to fight COVID-19
May 14th, 2020
Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished
City scores victory in bid to take control of vacant mall.
May 14th, 2020
City Exploring Options For Closing Streets For Dining
Could well spaced tables allow restaurants to reopen? Will diners show up?
May 14th, 2020
Wisconsin Sets New COVID-19 Testing High
Surge in testing comes as testing capacity drops because of supply shortage.
May 14th, 2020
Over 6,000 Get Tested At Free Milwaukee Testing Sites In Three Days
Demand remains strong each day as Milwaukeeans embrace no-appointment, drive-thru testing.
May 14th, 2020
Suburban “Safer at Home Orders” Are Less Restrictive Than Milwaukee’s
Wisconsin becomes patchwork quilt of health orders.
May 14th, 2020
Milwaukee’s “Safer at Home” Order Remains in Effect
Bars and restaurants in Milwaukee must remain closed.
May 13th, 2020
Supreme Court Strikes Down “Safer at Home”
Decision goes into effect immediately. Milwaukee's order remains in effect.
May 13th, 2020
8 City Nursing Homes Have COVID-19 Cases
State releases names, locations of 38 active investigations for the first time.
May 13th, 2020
Council Committee Blesses Active Streets
And wants more. "Why seven miles? Why not do 70 miles?" asks alderman.
May 13th, 2020
291 New COVID-19 Cases, 3 Deaths in Wisconsin
Positive case rate jumps over Tuesday's total, but stays below 14-day average.
May 13th, 2020
Is A Couture Deal Finally Coming?
City officials say it is, while Ald. Bauman pushes city to separate streetcar from project.
May 13th, 2020
National Guard Tests 1,919 at City Sites
'Phenomenal' response to two COVID-19 test sites yesterday, more guard members had to be added.
May 12th, 2020
Five of Six Badger Bounce Back Critieria Have Green Light
Testing totals should soon surge as a result of Wisconsin National Guard collections.
May 12th, 2020
Jets Will Honor State’s Pandemic Workers
Jets looping over state to honor healthcare and front line workers, flying over Milwaukee this evening.
May 12th, 2020
Active Streets Program Needs Volunteers
Live near one of the closed streets? Help keep track of how it's going.
May 12th, 2020
Council Debates Assessment Process
Alders unhappy. Assessor gets grilled about home value hikes in certain neighborhoods.
May 12th, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Falls To One-Week Low
Three of six Badger Bounce Back plan criteria are now satisfied.
May 11th, 2020
State Allows Most Retail Stores to Open
New order by Gov. Evers says stores can allow customers in, with restrictions.
May 11th, 2020
Free Testing Sites Open to Large Crowds
Lines nearly a mile long at both sites as individuals wait to be tested for COVID-19.
May 11th, 2020
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Open Monday Morning
Individuals do not need to exhibit symptoms or make an appointment.
May 10th, 2020
Symphony Hangs New Sign
The former Grand Avenue looks more like the entertainment hub it once was.
May 10th, 2020
Wisconsin Crosses 10,000 COVID-19 Case Threshold, 400 Deaths
Waukesha County passes 100 cases per 100,000 residents threshold, Kenosha County may soon pass Milwaukee.
May 10th, 2020
Challenger to Robin Vos Drops Out
Vos gets dog feces in the mail, and Democrat Robert Prailes suffers "ugly" personal attacks.
May 9th, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Up But Racial Disparities Still Stark
Latino and African American communities still suffer from higher rates of cases, deaths.
May 9th, 2020
Five Fifty Ultra Lofts in Deer District
Apartment building provides activation to Deer District that is unusually quiet.
May 8th, 2020
“Active Streets” Will Close City Streets, Parkways In Favor of Pedestrians, Cyclists
This campaign aims to create more public space in Milwaukee, closing off parkways and some city streets to traffic.
May 8th, 2020
Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Will Be at UMOS, Midtown Center
Sites are on border of areas of city with highest number of COVID-19 cases.
May 8th, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Capacity Drops
But state reports second highest total of tests processed in 24 hours, percent positive continues downward trend.
May 8th, 2020
MPS Teacher, School Win $30,000 After Teacher Uses Stimulus Check on Care Packages
Margaret Roushar is an "A1 person" says Chance the Rapper.
May 8th, 2020
Wisconsin Startups Seek Government Support in Wake of COVID-19
Startup Wisconsin says state and local support needed for high-growth companies.
May 7th, 2020
Milwaukee Launching Two Free COVID-19 Testing Sites
Individuals will be able to receive free test without appointment or symptoms.
May 7th, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Up 31% in Wisconsin
State reports over 5,000 tests in a day for first time. Positive test rate drops to record low.
May 7th, 2020
Downtown Sushi Restaurant Moving Forward
Restaurateur purchases Milwaukee Street building.
May 7th, 2020
Symphony Center To Get New Sign This Weekend
Socially distant entertainment on Wisconsin Avenue this weekend.
May 6th, 2020
Election’s Impact on County’s COVID-19 Cases Unclear
Final report shows 54 cases, but might be low or high, many questions remain.
May 6th, 2020
State Wins Grant for Twin Cities Train
Federal grant will add second daily roundtrip on Amtrak Empire Builder from Chicago to St. Paul.
May 6th, 2020
Back-to-Back Record COVID-19 Testing Days
Wisconsin labs process over 4,000 tests in 24 hours for first time.
May 6th, 2020
Stone Creek Reopens Downer Cafe
Location had been closed since March 16th. More cafe reopenings planned.
May 6th, 2020
City To Furlough, Cut Hours For 750 Employees
Revenue down $27 million in pandemic and city forced to make cuts.
May 6th, 2020
State Makes Progress on Bounce Back Plan
Two of six criteria have now been met. More work remains before state can reopen.
May 5th, 2020
Wisconsin Sets New COVID-19 Testing Record
Percent of negative results increases, a positive sign.
May 5th, 2020
State Will Test All Nursing Home Residents
38% of COVID-19 deaths were in long-term care facilities. 10,000 tests per week planned.
May 5th, 2020
Travel Startup Hopes to Be Industry Leader
Milwaukee-based Frontdesk raises $3 million from investors, plans for growth in 28 cities.
May 4th, 2020
State Passes 8,000 COVID-19 Cases
And 340 deaths. 48 percent of those with disease believed to have recovered.
May 4th, 2020
City Testing New Bike Lane Dividers
Say hello to the "wave delineator," installed on Hawley Rd. to enhance visibility of protected bike lanes.
May 4th, 2020
State Grant Will Support 27th and Wisconsin Demolition
Plus: A run down of the week's real estate news.
May 3rd, 2020
Hospitalizations Haven’t Increased With Expanded COVID-19 Testing
Gap between Brown County outbreak and the rest of the state continues to grow.
May 3rd, 2020
Positive COVID-19 Testing Rate Trending In Wrong Direction
Even as testing expands, average number of people testing positive for disease expands.
May 2nd, 2020
Over 38% of Those That Died From COVID-19 Lived in Long-Term Care Facilities
Newly-public data highlights danger to those in nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
May 2nd, 2020
The Rise of The Bay View Home
Since Great Recession, houses in neighborhood are among only 6 percent of those in city that have risen in value.
May 1st, 2020
Kinetik Prepares for First Residents
Pre-leasing has now started for the building's first residents.
May 1st, 2020
Milwaukee Makerspace Producing Free Face Shields for Healthcare Workers
Has already delivered over 4,300, needs donations to keep the effort going.
May 1st, 2020
State Hits New High in COVID-19 Cases
Number tested is higher, but so is percent of positive cases. Disease spreading in state.
May 1st, 2020
Southside Walgreens Offers Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing
Appointment-only, free testing being offered at 6th and Oklahoma.
May 1st, 2020
World’s Tallest Timber Tower To Begin Pre-Leasing
Prospective tenants can pick their unit as New Land gears up for construction.
Apr 30th, 2020
Wisconsin COVID-19 Testing Grows 69 Percent Week Over Week
But the percentage of tests coming back positive isn't falling dramatically.
Apr 30th, 2020
Vote To Advance Your Favorite Community Project
Co:Lab civic accelerator has groups competing with ideas
Apr 30th, 2020
Tosa Restaurant Won’t Open May 1st After All
Dan Zierath cites fear of losing his licenses.
Apr 30th, 2020
Where Are Milwaukeeans Moving To and From?
New report studies population flows and early impact of COVID-19.
Apr 30th, 2020
Positive Case Rate Falls, But State Wants It Even Lower
New webpage allows public to track progress on criteria in Badger Bounce Back plan.
Apr 29th, 2020
Large Downtown Dog Park Coming
Dog run would be built under freeway along the Milwaukee River.
Apr 29th, 2020
Domestic Violence Surging In Milwaukee
Reports up 28% in April. Officials urge those in unsafe homes to turn to community resources for help.
Apr 29th, 2020
Evers Reopening State Parks, Forests
On May 1st, 34 parks across state to reopen, including city's Lakeshore State Park, Havenwoods State Forest.
Apr 28th, 2020
Wisconsin Needs 600 Contact Tracers
State making progress on hiring and training, but still short of 1,000 person goal.
Apr 28th, 2020
State’s COVID-19 Death Toll Reaches 300
72 percent of those who've died have been 70 or older.
Apr 28th, 2020
Johnson Chooses Powerful Committee Chairs
Not every supporter rewarded. New council president says picks reflect experience, not politics.
Apr 28th, 2020
$6.9 Million Won for 317 Affordable Apartments
7 city projects win WHEDA funding that will leverage millions more private dollars.
Apr 28th, 2020
Health Clinics To Offer Drive-Thru Tests
350 tests per day by 5 community centers including drive-thu tests handled by Wisconsin National Guard.
Apr 27th, 2020
Janesville Firm Making Millions of Masks
Monterey Mills pivots to making 65,000 masks per day for healthcare workers, others.
Apr 27th, 2020
Positive Test Rate Falls to Lowest Percentage in 20 Days
State reports highest testing total ever reported on a Monday.
Apr 27th, 2020
City Trails State, Nation in Census Response
Each non-response could cost Milwaukee $1,600 per year for next decade.
Apr 27th, 2020
Affordable Housing Redevelopment for 37th Street School Gets City Funding
Plus: City assessments top 2008 values for the first time.
Apr 26th, 2020
Wisconsin Ends Week With 1,412 New COVID-19 Cases, Surge in Testing
Despite testing boost, state still has almost three times the capacity.
Apr 26th, 2020
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Draws Praise for Work Addressing COVID-19
Organization provided tests for over two-thirds of cases on south side. Officials say it is slowing spread.
Apr 25th, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Remains High, Positive Case Rate Surges 28%
Brown County passes Milwaukee County for highest case rate. State reports biggest one day case increase.
Apr 25th, 2020
$33 Million School Rises in Clarke Square
Cristo Rey will become anchor in southside neighborhood.
Apr 24th, 2020
Assessments Up 9% to $30.5 Billion
New values were calculated prior to COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 24th, 2020
Harbor View Plaza Upgrades Highlight Freshwater Ecology
Waterfront park now highlights what's happening above and below water
Apr 24th, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Jumps Over 50 Percent To New Record, Cases Rise as Positive Rate Falls
Over 3,400 tests performed in last 24 hours, 304 new positive cases.
Apr 24th, 2020
A Bay View Scavenger Hunt From Rush Mor Records
Free game allows for education, entertainment and exploration.
Apr 24th, 2020
Rite-Hite Unveils Reed Street Yards HQ Design
Company plans five-story office building, two-story R&D facility for Walker's Point.
Apr 23rd, 2020
State Reports Record High COVID-19 Testing Capacity
But the number of tests performed isn't keeping pace. State officials encourage doctors to test more people.
Apr 23rd, 2020
Despite Being “Essential,” Construction Industry Experiencing Major Delays
Real estate survey reveals expanding pessimism about length of impact, most businesses still paying rent.
Apr 23rd, 2020
Amtrak Hiawatha Train Replaced By Bus During Pandemic
Service already cut from seven round trips per day to one.
Apr 23rd, 2020
Why Aren’t More COVID-19 Tests Given?
More available now, but other factors may limit use, says Department of Health Services official.
Apr 22nd, 2020
New Hotel Planned for Downtown
"Adams Hotel" planned for property once occupied by Whiskey Bar.
Apr 22nd, 2020
Council Okays Fines for “Safer at Home” Violators
107 arrests so far by Milwaukee Police; now can issue fines of $500 to enforce state order.
Apr 22nd, 2020
Biggest One Day COVID-19 Case Increase in Wisconsin
Meatpacking and food processing plant outbreaks create disease clusters beyond Milwaukee County.
Apr 22nd, 2020
MPS Expands Free Meal Sites, Learning Materials
District now distributing free meals at 25 sites
Apr 22nd, 2020
7 COVID-19 Cases From In-Person Voting?
Likely to rise as Health Department reviews all data. Council pushes for absentee voting.
Apr 22nd, 2020
The Rise of Cavalier Johnson
Up from poverty and getting crushed in his first two runs for office, he's the upstart winner for council president.
Apr 21st, 2020
City Clerk Faces Surprise Opposition
Nikiya Dodd leads charge to replace Jim Owczarski with Theodore Lipscomb.
Apr 21st, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Slows
State reports declining testing totals four days in a row, while positive test rate remains steady.
Apr 21st, 2020
Five Women Make Council History
The Milwaukee Common Council now looks more like the city it represents.
Apr 21st, 2020
Johnson Elected Council President
Second-term Ald. Cavalier Johnson defeats Ashanti Hamilton and Milele Coggs.
Apr 21st, 2020
Brewery Becoming Rock Climbing Gym
Adventure Rock reshaping former Milwaukee Brewing building in Walker's Point.
Apr 20th, 2020
State Still Not Using Full Testing Capacity
Death toll from COVID-19 grows to 230, 132 in Milwaukee County.
Apr 20th, 2020
Evers Releases ‘Badger Bounce Back’ Plan
Lays out six criteria for reopening economy, getting Wisconsin back to work.
Apr 20th, 2020
Tavern League Wants May 1 Reopening
Lobbying group wants Evers to allow bars and restaurants to open then, with restrictions.
Apr 20th, 2020
Tosa Bar Plans to Open, Defy State
Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub will serve food and drinks. But owner's attorney, family members disagree.
Apr 20th, 2020
BMO Tower Opens
Plus: Former Boston Store Building lands office tenant, MAC deal could lose hotel.
Apr 19th, 2020
New Data Shows Steady COVID-19 Growth, Nine More Confirmed Deaths
Number of people tested, percentage testing positive and other figures remain consistent throughout April.
Apr 19th, 2020
New Mural Honors Healthcare Workers
Mauricio Ramirez paints "Frontline Heroes" on building at 6th and Lincoln.
Apr 18th, 2020
State Reports 154 New COVID-19 Cases
New positive case total is just below April daily average.
Apr 18th, 2020
Bucks Player’s Downtown Apartments Rise
New apartment building takes shape.
Apr 17th, 2020
COVID-19 Cluster Growing on City’s South Side
Hispanic community being hard hit by fast growing cluster.
Apr 17th, 2020
Milwaukee Area Receives $62 Million in COVID-19 Mass Transit Aid
MCTS will receive over $50 million from allocation
Apr 17th, 2020
Wisconsin Passes 4,000 COVID-19 Cases, 200 Deaths
Statewide ventilator use drops
Apr 17th, 2020
Colectivo Reopens Riverwest and Wauwatosa Cafes
Walk-up windows installed, smartphone app facilitates curbside pickup
Apr 17th, 2020
24 Groups Win Healthy Food Grants From City
New grant program focused on increasing access to, providing education on healthy foods.
Apr 17th, 2020
Officials Want Physicians To Request More COVID-19 Tests
Testing capacity is more than triple what's being requested. Officials want doctors to test more people.
Apr 16th, 2020
Evers Joins Six Governors in Planning Reopening
Wisconsin partners with Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky.
Apr 16th, 2020
Wisconsin’s COVID-19 Testing Capacity Doubles In Past Week
Twenty-nine labs can now process a total of 7,578 tests per day
Apr 16th, 2020
Evers Extends “Safer at Home” Until May 26th, Loosens Restrictions
Golf courses can open, but the school year is canceled.
Apr 16th, 2020
Proposal Would Mail Milwaukee Voters Absentee Request Forms
Proposal from incoming Dimitrijevic would make it easier for people to vote in November election.
Apr 16th, 2020
Dubbel Dutch Delineates Design
Downtown boutique hotel reveals interior designs, management team, plans June opening.
Apr 15th, 2020
White City Worker Wins Racial Bias Payout
Health department employee's claims involve former interim commissioner Patricia McManus.
Apr 15th, 2020
Plastic Straw Ban Went Into Effect, Did Anyone Notice?
As of yesterday, city restaurants and bars must obey. Which is the least of their concerns.
Apr 15th, 2020
City Approves Wisconsin Center Deal
Expansion approved and could pay $1 million per year to Milwaukee. But Bauman, others doubt it.
Apr 15th, 2020
Testing Slowing, But Death Rate Hasn’t
170 deaths from disease as week-over-week testing total falls.
Apr 14th, 2020
Council Bids Farewell to Bob and Tony
Aldermen Bob Donovan and Tony Zielinski attend their last council meeting and get a warm sendoff.
Apr 14th, 2020
12 Election Takeaways
How high was turnout, lawyers will be busy, girl power, streetcar wins again and a new council president?
Apr 14th, 2020
Some 6,000 City Ballots Lost in Mail
Ballots from Fox Point, Appleton, Oshkosh also lost. All went to downtown Milwaukee postal office.
Apr 13th, 2020
Number of COVID-19 Tests Falls to Three-Week Low as Death Toll Grows
Easter aberration or decline in test demand?
Apr 13th, 2020
City Accepts Ballots Without Clear Postmarks
390 of 11,141 ballots received after election day had missing or illegible post marks.
Apr 13th, 2020
“Voter Suppression At Its Worst,” DNC Chair Tom Perez Says
National Democratic Party may sue over Wisconsin's April 7th election.
Apr 13th, 2020
Milwaukee Election Commission “Zoom Bombed”
While attempting to decide what to do about ballots, meeting is interrupted by graphic content.
Apr 12th, 2020
City Housing Program Targets Emerging Developers
MERI 2.0 intended to create jobs, train developers and rehab tax-foreclosed homes.
Apr 12th, 2020
Boarded Up Businesses Appear Across Milwaukee
Modern furniture store, a grocery store and gas stations are all covered in plywood.
Apr 11th, 2020
Despite Slowing Growth Rate, No End in Sight for “Safer at Home”
"Science will determine what reopening looks like and when that will happen," said Evers.
Apr 11th, 2020
Downtown Hotel Trio Takes Shape
Will DNC postponement allow hotels to open in time?
Apr 10th, 2020
Thousands of Absentee Ballots Might Not Count
Wisconsin Elections Commissions deadlocks on what to do about unpostmarked ballots.
Apr 10th, 2020
New Northwest Side Assisted Living Facility Gets Committee Approval
Construction could start in June.
Apr 10th, 2020
African-Americans Hard Hit By COVID-19 Across Wisconsin
African-American disparity isn't just a Milwaukee problem.
Apr 10th, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Capacity Continues To Outpace Actual Testing
State officials say they've expanded guidance to allow more people to be tested.
Apr 10th, 2020
Inside Milwaukee’s Vote Counting Operation
Over 200 workers sort, count and process thousands of ballots in a downtown office building.
Apr 10th, 2020
Milwaukee County Hospitals Increase Capacity
50 percent more hospital beds, double ICU beds as hospitals convert spaces to prepare for the worst.
Apr 9th, 2020
See Wisconsin’s Hospital Usage With New Dashboard
Interactive dashboard allows public daily insight into hospital capacity.
Apr 9th, 2020
2,885 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin
Death total has grown to 111, including 68 in Milwaukee County.
Apr 9th, 2020
Port Renaming Boat “Larry Sullivan” After 53-Year City Employee
Sullivan retired last week after nearly three decades as port's chief engineer.
Apr 9th, 2020
Wisconsin Closes State Parks, Including Lakeshore in Milwaukee
Havenwoods State Forest on city's north side also closed.
Apr 9th, 2020
City Calls for USPS Investigation Into Missing Ballots
Tubs of ballots are showing up across Wisconsin that didn't get mailed to voters.
Apr 8th, 2020
COVID-19 Death Total Crosses 100 in Wisconsin
2,756 positive cases, including 1,417 in Milwaukee County.
Apr 8th, 2020
Milwaukee’s Voter Turnout Is Way Down
18,803 voted in person. Total current turnout less than half that in April 2016.
Apr 7th, 2020
Why Does Madison Have More Voting Sites Than Milwaukee?
It's less than half the size, but has 13 times the voting sites and three times the workforce.
Apr 7th, 2020
No Election Results Until April 13th
Results won't be reported until next week, to allow time for all absentee ballots to arrive.
Apr 7th, 2020
Long Lines at Milwaukee’s Polling Places
Voters turn out to vote in-person, most wearing masks. See our photos.
Apr 7th, 2020
2,578 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 92 Deaths
Death total has grown five-fold in past week.
Apr 7th, 2020
Learn More About The Candidates On Your Ballot
Full list of candidates on the ballot, polling sites and ballot drop sites for Milwaukee voters.
Apr 7th, 2020
Where Are the Missing Ballots?
While municipalities search for missing ballots, voters can still go to the polls Tuesday.
Apr 6th, 2020
Absentee Ballots Must Be Mailed Back By April 7th
All absentee ballots must be postmarked and mailed Tuesday. US Supreme Court rules on Wisconsin election.
Apr 6th, 2020
Supreme Court Reinstates Election, Overrules Evers
April 7th in-person election will occur as scheduled says court.
Apr 6th, 2020
Judge Mosley Hospitalized With COVID-19
Derek Mosely improving after 8 days in ICU. "The most frightening experience of my life."
Apr 6th, 2020
2,440 Positive Cases of COVID-19, Testing Capacity Growing
27 percent of confirmed cases have required hospitalization.
Apr 6th, 2020
Governor Evers Suspends In-Person Voting Until June
UPDATE: Wisconsin Supreme Court overrules Evers, reinstates election.
Apr 6th, 2020
Bay View Developer Thinks Small
Ryan Konicek plans new housing concept, single-unit apartment building on S. Logan Ave.
Apr 6th, 2020
Investor Buys Signature Downer Ave Properties
Seattle firm acquires much of East Side commercial corridor, including Downer Theatre building.
Apr 5th, 2020
Wisconsin Reports 2,267 COVID-19 Cases, 624 Hospitalizations
Death total has risen to 68. 1,148 cases in Milwaukee County.
Apr 5th, 2020
Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Candidates
Only three of the 18 races are contested.
Apr 5th, 2020
Wisconsin Reports 2,122 Positive COVID-19 Cases, 56 Deaths
Despite record increases, officials believe curve is flattening, "safer at home" working.
Apr 4th, 2020
Mayoral Candidate Sues To Delay Election
Lena Taylor's suit alleges African Americans disenfranchised by city's changes to early voting.
Apr 4th, 2020
Common Council Candidates
Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.
Apr 4th, 2020
Drive-Up Voting
City service runs through this weekend, offers alternative to mail-in and in-person voting.
Apr 3rd, 2020
St. Rita Square Nears Completion
New senior housing complex on Lower East Side appears nearly complete alongside modern version of "Little Pink Church"
Apr 3rd, 2020
Milwaukee Will Have Only Five In-Person Voting Sites
As city is short over 1,000 poll workers, polling sites reduced from 180 to 5.
Apr 3rd, 2020
Wisconsin Records Biggest One Day COVID-19 Testing Total, 1,916 Positive Cases
Positives cases growing in linear, not exponential fashion.
Apr 3rd, 2020
Governor Evers Calls Special Legislative Session To Delay Election
Will the Legislature act? Evers wants mail-in election.
Apr 3rd, 2020
Absentee Ballot Deadlines Extended, Election Not Delayed by Federal Judge
Ballots must now be received by April 13th at 4 p.m., a six day delay.
Apr 2nd, 2020
Convention Center, State Fair Park Could Become 1,200 Bed Facilities
"Alternative care sites" could be operated by federal government.
Apr 2nd, 2020
1,730 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 869 in Milwaukee County
Milwaukee County reports 20 deaths from disease, 17 were African Americans.
Apr 2nd, 2020
DNC Postponed To Mid-August
"I consider this extremely good news," says Mayor. Democratic Party remains committed to Milwaukee.
Apr 2nd, 2020
Convention Center District Authorizes $420 Million Expansion, Raises Hotel Tax
District still aiming for 2023 opening even though bonds can't be sold.
Apr 2nd, 2020
DNC “Should Not Be Our Priority,” Barrett Says
Mayor says he's focused on pandemic and city has halted work on Democratic Convention.
Apr 1st, 2020
Real Estate Survey Shows Big Changes
Amid pandemic, companies renegotiate leases, accept interest-only payments, buy from panic sellers.
Apr 1st, 2020
1,550 COVID-19 Cases, Biggest One Day Increase
State reports 26 percent of individuals with confirmed cases are hospitalized.
Apr 1st, 2020
Should City Workers Get COVID Bonus?
Public Works employees can't work from home, face more risk of COVID-19.
Apr 1st, 2020
Hudson Business Lounge Shuts Down
Third Ward coworking space and cafe closing permanently after eight years in business.
Apr 1st, 2020
State Will Use Hotel As Isolation Facility
110-room Super 8 hotel near airport will be converted to facility for milder COVID-19 cases.
Mar 31st, 2020
City Forecasts Election Results Two Days Late
180 polling sites to become no more than 12 because so few poll workers available.
Mar 31st, 2020
How Many Milwaukeeans Can Work From Home?
City ranks far behind Madison, but ahead of national average and state's other metro areas.
Mar 31st, 2020
1,351 Positive COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 674 in Milwaukee County
State working with private partners to double testing capacity.
Mar 31st, 2020
Broken Bat Will Open New Brewery
Opening day on Wednesday, with four packs and 22-ounce bottles to go for baseball-themed brewery.
Mar 31st, 2020
City Treasurer Candidates
Spencer Coggs versus Brandon Methu in race to be city's property tax collector.
Mar 31st, 2020
City Attorney Candidates
Langley versus Spencer for a four-year term as city's lawyer.
Mar 31st, 2020
Shut-Off Proposal Called ‘Dictator Like’
Ald. Rainey wants water, electric shut off for businesses violating shutdown. Mayor, governor disagree.
Mar 30th, 2020
Barrett, Taylor Debate Remotely for Mayor
Barrett says he's a stable hand in tumultuous time. Taylor she's already leading.
Mar 30th, 2020
State Has 1,221 COVID-19 Cases, Exploring Field Hospital Locations
State says data on hospitalization coming soon.
Mar 30th, 2020
State’s Predicted Pandemic Peak Is April 26
Peak moved up from May 22, behind many states in flattening curve, death toll up 53%.
Mar 30th, 2020
Wisconsin Center Faces 50% Revenue Cut
But CEO Marty Brooks still pushing to expand center, issue bonds during pandemic.
Mar 30th, 2020
City Could Get Cash From Convention Center Expansion
Wisconsin Center District still pushing for expansion even though it can't sell bonds.
Mar 29th, 2020
Archdiocese To House Homeless During Crisis
Facility that once housed nuns will provide housing for COVID-19 recovery, prevention.
Mar 29th, 2020
Comptroller Candidates
Fields versus Sawa in open race for position as city's chief financial officer.
Mar 29th, 2020
Mayoral Candidates
Barrett versus Taylor for a four-year term leading the Cream City.
Mar 29th, 2020
State’s COVID-19 Case Count Rises to 1,112
10 deaths in Milwaukee County as of Sunday morning, all African Americans older than 50.
Mar 29th, 2020
Milwaukee County Executive
Crowley and Larson vie for the top executive position in Milwaukee County.
Mar 29th, 2020
Study Projects 853 COVID-19 Deaths in Wisconsin, 81,114 Nationwide
Based on limited data, study predicts Wisconsin may not see its peak until May 22nd, last in the country.
Mar 28th, 2020
Over 1,000 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin
State reports over 2,000 tests processed in one day for the first time.
Mar 28th, 2020
Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 29
Gabler vs Kiefer for one of two contested Milwaukee County Circuit Court seats.
Mar 28th, 2020
Milwaukee County Circuit Court – Branch 5
Blomme vs Dedinsky in one of two contested Milwaukee County circuit court races.
Mar 28th, 2020
Wisconsin Supreme Court Candidates
Karofsky vs Kelly for a 10-year term on the state's highest court.
Mar 28th, 2020
Construction Underway on Second Phase of Wellness Commons
Project will bring investment, new office space to Lindsay Heights.
Mar 27th, 2020
Governor Calls for Mail-In Election
Governor Tony Evers calls for all registered votes to be mailed ballots.
Mar 27th, 2020
842 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, “Crisis Within A Crisis” in Milwaukee
Evers acknowledges disparate racial impact in Milwaukee, says CDC is studying matter.
Mar 27th, 2020
Governor Evers Blocks Evictions, Foreclosures During Pandemic
Emergency order in effect for 60 days.
Mar 27th, 2020
Port Milwaukee Traffic Up In 2020
Less ice on Great Lakes allows port to keep working through winter.
Mar 27th, 2020
City Will Accept Absentee Ballots, Serve as Required Witness at Five Sites
56,000 absentee ballots requested already. Lawsuits pending in court could change election.
Mar 26th, 2020
Half of Wisconsin Counties Have COVID-19 Cases
Officials caution that it will be confirmed everywhere. 707 total cases in Wisconsin.
Mar 26th, 2020
Medical Examiner Launches Public Data Portal
Public can get accurate information on COVID-19 cases, other deaths.
Mar 26th, 2020
Milwaukee Metro Area Ranks 6th Nationally for COVID-19 Case Rate
Four-county area has more cases per 100,000 residents than Chicago and San Francisco.
Mar 26th, 2020
Mixed Results on ACLU Settlement Compliance
Settlement monitor praises commitment by FPC and MPD to getting into compliance.
Mar 26th, 2020
City To Do Video Inspections of Projects
With drop-off location for plans. Goal to protect workers yet keep construction going.
Mar 25th, 2020
State Has Biggest One-Day Jump in COVID-19 Cases
585 cases Wednesday, up from 457 Tuesday, and 7 deaths, as disease spreads.
Mar 25th, 2020
Alderman Asks Hospital for Free Testing
COVID-19 hits black population hard, many cases within a mile of St. Joseph Hospital.
Mar 25th, 2020
Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto
Should Friends of Housing contract be terminated? Did mayor violate attorney-client privilege or council violate city charter?
Mar 25th, 2020
State Reports 457 COVID-19 Cases, Up From 416
But officials say actual total is higher. "We have a limited window into the number of cases."
Mar 24th, 2020
Council Delays Convention Expansion?
9-4 vote seeks to prevent convention center expansion during pandemic.
Mar 24th, 2020
Governor Issues “Safer at Home” Order
Starting Wednesday no playdates or team sports. People must "start taking this seriously."
Mar 24th, 2020
Barrett Calls for Mail-In Only Election, Delay
Calls on governor to move back election "or this issue is going to explode."
Mar 24th, 2020
City Issues “Stay at Home” Order For Wednesday
"Essential" activity allowed is broadly defined, but message clear: please stay home.
Mar 24th, 2020
Why Flattening The Curve Matters
Mayor Tom Barrett lays out how Wisconsin could be short by 56,000 hospital beds.
Mar 23rd, 2020
City May Use Hotels for Quarantine
Modeled on Chicago's program to slow COVID-19's spread, provide economic support.
Mar 23rd, 2020
Donut Shop Planned for 41st and North
Fred Chambers grew up in neighborhood, plans to revitalize vacant building.
Mar 23rd, 2020
State Has One-Day Drop in COVID-19 Tests
For first time in a week, the growth rate of new cases, positive and negative, slows.
Mar 23rd, 2020
City Will Also Issue “Stay at Home” Order
The goal: to "send a message about how serious this is," said Mayor Barrett.
Mar 23rd, 2020
Evers Reverses Course, Announces “Stay at Home” Order
Will suspend non-essential, in-person business. Individuals still allowed to leave home.
Mar 23rd, 2020
Milwaukee Cancels Early Voting
UPDATE: Barrett calls for election to be postponed or switched to mail-in only voting.
Mar 22nd, 2020
Convention Center Expansion Paused
Market uncertainty will prevent necessary bond sale to finance Wisconsin Center expansion.
Mar 22nd, 2020
381 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin, 4 Deaths
"Stay at home," says Governor Tony Evers in simple message on how Wisconsinites can help.
Mar 22nd, 2020
281 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, Four Deaths
Case count is lagging indicator of effectiveness of social distancing, other measures.
Mar 21st, 2020
Lucky Liu’s Temporarily Closes, Cites Racial Tension
Chinese-Japanese restaurant says employees have been verbally attacked.
Mar 21st, 2020
Online Voter Registration Reinstated by Federal Judge
You still have time to register to vote absentee. Republican Party sought to have suit dismissed.
Mar 21st, 2020
River One Rises Over Harbor District
Michels' new office building hits the heights.
Mar 20th, 2020
Governor Evers Doesn’t Want Election Rescheduled
Governor said he's open to mail-in only voting. Encourages everyone to request absentee ballots.
Mar 20th, 2020
Evers Doesn’t Believe Wisconsin Will Need “Shelter in Place” Order
COVID-19 cases rising exponentially, now at 206, state working on supply shortages
Mar 20th, 2020
First City of Milwaukee COVID-19 Death Reported
Case is Milwaukee County's first death, third in the state.
Mar 20th, 2020
Mayor Tom Barrett Exposed to COVID-19, In Self-Quarantine
Barrett will continue to work from home for the next 14 days.
Mar 19th, 2020
Bittercube Offering Delivery Cocktails, Online Classes
Milwaukee bitters manufacturer gets creative to raise revenue, provide entertainment.
Mar 19th, 2020
Suspend Alternate Side Parking Rule
UPDATE: After publication city suspends many parking rules
Mar 19th, 2020
155 COVID-19 Cases in Wisconsin, 50% More Counties Affected
One-day increase exceeds Thursday's total number of cases.
Mar 19th, 2020
Grocery Stores, Amazon Hiring
Local stores also operating special, reserved hours for high-risk populations.
Mar 19th, 2020
State Launches Programs To Aid Business
Loan and grant programs intended to provide bridge for businesses hurt by pandemic.
Mar 18th, 2020
Hospital Care Needed in 31% of U.S. COVID-19 Cases
CDC report on first 4,226 cases shows death rate about 3.4%, skewing toward elderly.
Mar 18th, 2020
106 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
Cases continue to grow, as does the rate of growth.
Mar 18th, 2020
Voters Wanting Absentee Ballot Must be Registered by March 18th
But the deadline for registered voters to request absentee ballots is April 2nd.
Mar 18th, 2020
Common Council Transforms Meetings
For social distancing: no full council meetings, remote voting allowed, no media on site.
Mar 18th, 2020
Coronavirus Artist Relief Drive Launched
ImagineMKE seeks to raise $50,000, provide grants of up-to $500 for artists.
Mar 18th, 2020
Insurer Denies Claims From Taverns
Coverage for "Civil Authority" shutdowns has exclusion for "loss due to virus."
Mar 18th, 2020
National Ave. Affordable Housing Moves Forward
But is it ugly? Committee debates design of Thirteen31 building at 13th and National.
Mar 17th, 2020
72 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
And state closes all bars and restaurants. "Stay home if you can," says Gov. Evers.
Mar 17th, 2020
Bars, Restaurants Ordered to Close
Milwaukee and 10 suburbs order no in-house service. Carryouts and delivery only.
Mar 17th, 2020
Evers Says State Bars, Restaurants Can Stay Open
But must operate at 50 percent of their fire code capacity or 50 people maximum.
Mar 16th, 2020
47 Cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin
One had recovered and 504 negative tests. Cases and testing resources continue to grow.
Mar 16th, 2020
MPS Offers Breakfast and Lunch To Go
Free breakfast, lunch and instructional kits offered at 20 school sites, see our list.
Mar 16th, 2020
Please Vote Absentee In Spring Election
Mayor Barrett urges voters to use mail-in ballots, seeks legislative changes to improve access, safety.
Mar 16th, 2020
List of Restaurants Offering Delivery, Carryout
List growing as many restaurants change focus to carryout to slow virus.
Mar 15th, 2020
How Historic Are Jefferson St. Buildings?
Ald. Bauman nominates the street's Civil War-era buildings for historic designation.
Mar 15th, 2020
Want $130? City Needs Poll Workers
More than 50% of 1,800 poll workers are over 60, city wants them to stay home.
Mar 15th, 2020
Rexnord’s Secret Headquarters
Company is moving HQ downtown, but still hasn't publicly announced deal.
Mar 13th, 2020
Public Meeting, Courthouse Cancelations Begin
City, county both cancel their first meetings as COVID-19 closures and postponements grow.
Mar 13th, 2020
Milwaukee on 70-Year Pace To Replace Lead Laterals
What will the city do for property owners that want to voluntarily replace their laterals?
Mar 13th, 2020
Southern Restaurant Will Open in Base of Huron Building
This is the 18th location for Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar that will serve "scratch-made" southern food.
Mar 12th, 2020
Milwaukee Will Cut Down 900 of Its Ash Trees
Federal grant funds replacement of trees ravaged by Emerald Ash Borer.
Mar 12th, 2020
Audit Gives Water Works High Marks
Outside audit of city utility found good practices for lead reduction, water quality monitoring.
Mar 12th, 2020
Milwaukee Preparing for the Arrival of Coronavirus
Scale of virus outbreak in Wisconsin doubles during press conference as Barrett asks Evers to declare statewide emergency.
Mar 11th, 2020
North Shore Readies First Downtown Bank
North Shore Bank's homey downtown branch could have patio cookouts.
Mar 11th, 2020
Event Celebrates Latino-Led Real Estate
Urbano is first annual Hispanic focused commercial real estate conference in Milwaukee.
Mar 11th, 2020
Milwaukee Moving to Biweekly Recycling Pickup
$1 million grant from non-profit will kickstart program. Change would start in early 2021.
Mar 10th, 2020
City Selling “Prime” E. North Ave Site
Seeks developer for Riverwest site that could host affordable housing.
Mar 10th, 2020
Third Ward Complex Needs Air Space Lease
City Plan Commission okays 60-unit complex built over electrical substation, sidewalk.
Mar 10th, 2020
World’s Tallest Timber Tower Gets First Okay
City Plan Commission approves increase in Ascent's height to 25 floors.
Mar 9th, 2020
State Wins $27 Million For Hiawatha Line
Federal grant will help fund expansion needed to add trips to and from Chicago.
Mar 9th, 2020
Commission Okays Rezoning for Wantable
Company to double in size, add public cafe to new Walker's Point headquarters.
Mar 9th, 2020
11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion
Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.
Mar 8th, 2020
Saint John’s New Tower Opens
Work remains on connector building between new building and existing campus.
Mar 6th, 2020
Rite-Hite Will Move HQ, 300 Employees to Reed Street Yards
Company will relocate from suburban Brown Deer.
Mar 6th, 2020
Renderings Released for Convention Center Expansion
District board releases final design of expanded Wisconsin Center.
Mar 6th, 2020
Travaux Gets Entrepreneurial
City-affiliated entity lands private contract to oversee construction.
Mar 5th, 2020
South Side Playfield Will Get Overhaul
Modrzejewski will see new life under plan from Milwaukee Recreation.
Mar 5th, 2020
New Land Plans Event Space on Farwell
Development firm transforming 95-year-old building.
Mar 5th, 2020
Metro Area Lacks New Mid-Level Homes
GMAR report shows home market in metro area distorted, with first-time home buyers dominating.
Mar 4th, 2020
Mitchell Street’s Mystery Building
Actually two buildings covered by paneling that developer plans to restore. What will he find?
Mar 4th, 2020
City Shines Light On Solar Project
Largest solar array in Milwaukee could be operational by end of 2020.
Mar 3rd, 2020
City Wants $5 Million of Hotel Tax Per Year
Council may rescind support for convention center expansion without its historic cut of tax restored.
Mar 3rd, 2020
Sheridan Apartments Could Be Nationally Recognized
Rick Wiegand nominates Wisconsin Ave. building for National Register of Historic Places.
Mar 3rd, 2020
No, This Monstrosity Isn’t Historic
Century-old Wisconsin Ave. mansion can become a parking lot, Historic Commission rules.
Mar 2nd, 2020
City Moves to Fire Deconstruction Firm
Spencer Renovation unresponsive to city officials, not working on city-owned homes.
Mar 2nd, 2020
UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital
Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.
Mar 1st, 2020
SUV Driver Runs Into The Hop
Driver crossed travel lanes turning south onto Broadway. First collision with moving vehicle.
Feb 28th, 2020
Quartet Nears Completion
Building will join Trio in Walker's Point as New Land Enterprises develops sites along S. 2nd St.
Feb 28th, 2020
DNC Host Committee Hires New Leaders
Board picks two prominent female leaders to lead Milwaukee 2020.
Feb 28th, 2020
Perez Leads Termination of Friends of Housing Contract
Frustrated by nuisance properties, Alderman takes aim at organization's city contracts.
Feb 28th, 2020
Ballots Won’t Have Duplicate Gerrymandering Questions
City rescinds its referendum question after Milwaukee County passed a similar measure.
Feb 27th, 2020
Second Phase of Avenir Apartments Advancing
Developer selects Stevens to lead construction, building permit applied for.
Feb 27th, 2020
Make MCTS Free During DNC
Free bus rides could make the convention hassle-free for Milwaukeeans.
Feb 27th, 2020
Emergency Housing Program Stalls
Proposal for 10 homes for those at-risk could face funding gap, other issues.
Feb 26th, 2020
Five Libraries to Add Green Infrastructure
$1.6 million for green roofs, porous pavement, bioswales, trees and more.
Feb 26th, 2020
City Plans Walker’s Point Water Trail
A Water Centric City tells its story. Trail could include a beach, public art, other attractions.
Feb 26th, 2020
Developers Must Monitor Homes on Hold
Under new policy, developers must watchdog city-owned homes held for them to buy.
Feb 25th, 2020
What To Do About Century City?
Bailout needed; what's the impact of losing Strauss or trying to start a hemp farm?
Feb 25th, 2020
Police To Lease Two Buildings During DNC
Locations well outside Downtown for "security-related purposes" during convention.
Feb 24th, 2020
City Plans 4 Pedestrian, Bicycling Projects
Seeks federal funds to help pay $2.8 million costs for new bike trail, other upgrades.
Feb 24th, 2020
City’s Permit Could Charge Summerfest
Revised special events permit could charge festival full price of police security.
Feb 24th, 2020
Strauss Closes Door on Milwaukee Move
Plus: An abandoned basement discovered in former Grand Avenue Mall.
Feb 23rd, 2020
The Huron Rises Above
New office building is now taller than its historic neighbors.
Feb 21st, 2020
City Wins Grant for New Park on 31st and Galena
Pump track, sepak takraw courts will cater to cyclists and area's Southeast Asian population. Builds on previous support from Green Bay Packers.
Feb 21st, 2020
Renner Plans Third Ward Office Building
Developer hopes to start townhome construction in coming months.
Feb 20th, 2020
Cathedral Square Improvements, Century City Bailout Get First Approval
$16 million plan would repay debt, improve park, rebuild streets.
Feb 20th, 2020
Committee Approves Large Solar Deal After Contentious Debate
Ald. Bob Bauman's amendments attempt to set baseline, grow value of deal.
Feb 20th, 2020
Streetcar Kiosks Could Bring In $500,000 Annually
System of 35 interactive kiosks could be online as early as May.
Feb 20th, 2020
April Start for Bay View Apartments
Developer Scott Genke files for permits to build an 18-unit, two-story building on KK.
Feb 19th, 2020
Airport Wins $600,000 Federal Grant
Grant will be used to rehabilitate a runway at Mitchell International.
Feb 19th, 2020
City Hopes to Expand Composting
Seeks permanent compost program. Pilot program composts 194 tons of food waste annually.
Feb 19th, 2020
9 Election Takeaways
What did we learn? The results versus 2016. And the coming ad blitz and voter turnout.
Feb 19th, 2020
Catholic School Tax Change Would Cost City
Archdiocese seeks legislation whereby schools leased for profit would still be tax exempt.
Feb 18th, 2020
Common Council Races
Six of 15 Common Council seats feature three or more candidates.
Feb 17th, 2020
County Executive Candidates
Crowley, Larson, Lipscomb and Nath vie to advance to general election, replace Chris Abele.
Feb 17th, 2020
State Supreme Court Candidates
The only statewide race on Tuesday's primary ballot.
Feb 17th, 2020
Horned Hare to Open At New Hotel
Downtown Dubbel Dutch hotel will have restaurant named after German folklore creature.
Feb 17th, 2020
City to Rebuild National Avenue
City to partner with state, rebuild street from 1st to 39th, add safety improvements.
Feb 17th, 2020
Comptroller Candidates
Three candidates vying to be Milwaukee's next Comptroller.
Feb 15th, 2020
City Attorney Candidates
Three candidates running to lead independent Milwaukee City Attorney's office.
Feb 15th, 2020
Mayoral Candidates
Four candidates vying to advance to general election. First in our series of previews.
Feb 14th, 2020
Inside the Bradley Symphony Center
Contractors working diligently to transform former movie palace into modern music hall with Art Deco style.
Feb 14th, 2020
Milwaukee Uses Different Voting Machines for Early Voting
Use of touchscreens instead of paper ballots intended to improve accessibility, avoid need for 327 unique ballots.
Feb 14th, 2020
City To Fund Improvements On Edge of Cathedral Square
TIF district would help bail out Century City,
Feb 13th, 2020
City Using Downtown TIFs to Bail Out Century City
Overperforming downtown development districts will repay debt used to create Century City business park.
Feb 13th, 2020
Wisconsin Ethanol By-Product To Feed the World
First-of-its-kind export facility on the Great Lakes will take trucks off the road, make Midwest ethanol more competitive.
Feb 13th, 2020
Neighbors React to New East Side Apartment Building
Meeting attendees offer feedback on renderings, ask who secret developers are.
Feb 13th, 2020
A Farmhouse Seeks Historic Designation
Old home on 51st and North, once on city's rural fringe, likely to be designated.
Feb 12th, 2020
Presenting the “Real State of the City”
Mayoral candidate, State Sen. Lena Taylor, offers stinging rebuttal to Barrett's speech.
Feb 12th, 2020
Taco Bell Planned for E. Capitol Dr.
It will add to the more than 25 Taco Bells in metro area, and some 7,000 in the world.
Feb 12th, 2020
City Okays Convention Center Expansion
Cost of $300 to $375 million. Murphy questions whether it will fill more hotel rooms.
Feb 11th, 2020
New Signs for Pabst Theater
Scrolling, chasing LED signs are big -- too big? -- and offer homage to theater's history.
Feb 11th, 2020
Council Bans “Racist” Hotel Policies
Metro residents must be allowed to stay in Milwaukee hotels says new ordinance.
Feb 11th, 2020
East Side Home Design Approved
After 18 months of debate, two new East Side homes in historic district okayed.
Feb 11th, 2020
DNC Will Restrict Construction Projects
DPW will restrict construction activity on city streets for a month this summer.
Feb 11th, 2020
Design of Brady Street Building Approved
Bucks guard Pat Connaughton's proposed building sails through historic commission.
Feb 10th, 2020
We Energies Will Sponsor Streetcar
4th sponsor streetcar has attracted, $100,000 deal during DNC not finalized.
Feb 10th, 2020
White Supremacy Vandalism Yet Again
Hate group Patriot Front's new sticker on stretch of E. Wells St. where past slogans appeared.
Feb 10th, 2020
10,000 Affordable Homes Effort On Track
Two years into it, mayor's initiative driven by new houses, home repairs, home sales.
Feb 10th, 2020
Barrett Will Tout Public Safety, Jobs, DNC
State of the City speech to note a special DNC Doors Open and positive national press.
Feb 9th, 2020
Tracking Four Downtown Tower Proposals
Real estate news from Walker's Point, the East Side and Near West Side caps a busy week.
Feb 9th, 2020
Streetcar Ridership Up in January Versus 2019
The Hop records better ridership in January, buoyed by warmer weather.
Feb 7th, 2020
Hotel Trio Keeps Climbing
Three new downtown hotels will share services, parking.
Feb 7th, 2020
DNC Delegate Welcome Party To Be Held at Summerfest Grounds
Delegates and guests will be treated to lakefront experience night before convention opens.
Feb 7th, 2020
Convent Hill South on Track
Housing Authority preparing land sale for tower while Travaux seeks financing.
Feb 6th, 2020
Fire & Police Commissioners to Become Publicly Accessible
Public phone numbers and email addresses being issued.
Feb 6th, 2020
New Renderings, Details on World’s Tallest Timber Tower
Building could be even taller than what was revealed earlier this week.
Feb 6th, 2020
City, Partners Creating 13th Street Plan
Effort will focus on charting future of Crisol Corridor.
Feb 6th, 2020
Wantable Wants More in Walker’s Point
Company moving a half block for bigger headquarters, cafe, maybe rooftop deck.
Feb 5th, 2020
A Herro For Our Time?
Developer Lew Herro building affordable housing near Marquette, next wants to take on Northridge.
Feb 5th, 2020
90-Unit Apartment Complex for East Side
Proposal would raze four buildings for seven-story complex across from Columbia St. Mary's Hospital.
Feb 5th, 2020
Milwaukee DNC Leaders Fired by Board
Liz Gilbert and Adam Alonso terminated as part of investigation into toxic work environment.
Feb 4th, 2020
Is This Good Urban Design?
Alderman objects to car-centric layout of proposed south side grocery store.
Feb 4th, 2020
No New State Office Building Until 2022?
Bauman warns of delays for 27th St. project; Near West Side Partners plans safeguards on deal.
Feb 4th, 2020
“Toxic” Work Environment at DNC Cited
Investigation launched, top two officials barred from entering DNC offices.
Feb 4th, 2020
Bucks Player to Buy City Lot for $105,000
Mixed-use building on Brady Street will be Bucks guard Pat Connaughton's second Milwaukee project.
Feb 4th, 2020
Pete’s Pub to Replace Harry’s on Brady
Brady Street restaurant closes, but another place with a guy's name will replace it.
Feb 3rd, 2020
Now the World’s Tallest Mass Timber Tower
New Land adds two floors, 30 apartments to proposed high rise, Ascent.
Feb 3rd, 2020
Meet the City’s Millennial Task Force
Presenting the 15 members and challenges (Millennial brain drain!) they must address.
Feb 3rd, 2020
Preservation Group Needs New Leader. Again
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, historic architecture advocate, seeks executive director.
Feb 3rd, 2020
27 Apartments Planned Near Marquette
Plus: MU plans new business school, Rivecca brothers buy out disgraced Ganos, Abele gives $300,000 to new project.
Feb 2nd, 2020
Healthy Food for the Central City
Project championed by Ald. Rainey seeks partners, offers $400,000 in grants.
Jan 31st, 2020
Good Hope Commons Opens
Apartment building is now open, library could soon follow.
Jan 31st, 2020
Is Tire Disposal Fee Causing Illegal Dumping?
Council wants data, raises concerns.
Jan 31st, 2020
Committee Debates Snow Plowing Performance
Are the city's strategies working? Council members want changes.
Jan 30th, 2020
Port Traffic Up in 2019
Port rebounds from down 2018 to exceed five-year average cargo volume.
Jan 30th, 2020
DNC Needs 15,000 Volunteers
Volunteers will do everything from back office support to helping delegates.
Jan 30th, 2020
Taco Stop Coming to Bay View
Will occupy space most recently home to Fuji Poke.
Jan 30th, 2020
Hoping for a 50-Story Lakefront Tower?
City consolidates land parcels, Rinka envisions tower, but no development imminent.
Jan 29th, 2020
Fiserv Forum Workers to Get $15/Hour
Bucks agree to what union hails as "industry-leading, standard-setting contract".
Jan 29th, 2020
Summerfest Squeezed on Police Costs?
Alderman threatens to delay street closure permit if Summerfest won't pay city's costs.
Jan 29th, 2020
Urban Beets Closes Downtown Cafe
Vegan restaurant closes only city location, will continue running Wauwatosa restaurant.
Jan 29th, 2020
$29 Million Partnership to Clean Up Harbor
DNR, city, county, MMSD want to take harbor off the list of polluted waterways.
Jan 28th, 2020
Apartment Building Planned for King Drive
More development happening near new home of Bader Philanthropies.
Jan 28th, 2020
Irgens Fires BMO Tower Contractor
After flood causes months of delay, developer fires J.H. Findorff & Son.
Jan 27th, 2020
State Office Building Gets Boost
Near West Side Partners leader says state is advancing project that could land on 27th St.
Jan 27th, 2020
Deconstruction Contractor Delaying Work
City's program beset by delays. The latest is a contractor not showing up for work.
Jan 27th, 2020
Downtown House Being Deconstructed For Apartments
Plus: City planning third cruise ship dock
Jan 25th, 2020
North Shore’s North End Transformation
Old house will become new bank where Lower East Side meets Downtown.
Jan 24th, 2020
Public Market Again Posts Record Numbers, How?
Market director, vendor explain what they think is driving record growth.
Jan 24th, 2020
Plan Will Build City’s Largest Solar Array
City, We Energies partner on eight-acre solar farm, enough electricity to power 400 homes.
Jan 23rd, 2020
City Plans 2nd Round of Housing Rehab
MERI 2.0 to sell homes for $1 and developers must hire under- or unemployed workers.
Jan 23rd, 2020
Climate Task Force Readying Report
Officials discuss joint city-county report on environmental strategies due in March.
Jan 22nd, 2020
NEWaukee Will Create “The Beacon” in Walker’s Point
Social architecture firm will redevelop former Ballet space into hub for creatives.
Jan 22nd, 2020
Downtown Hotel Will Be “Dubbel Dutch”
Boutique hotel in historic 1898 mansion on Marshall St. will open in time for DNC.
Jan 21st, 2020
Crane Added to City Plan Commission
Menomonee Valley Partners deputy Catrina Crane has long worked on economic development.
Jan 21st, 2020
Council Inches Toward Universal Basic Income
Proposal will create a framework, needs philanthropic support.
Jan 21st, 2020
Big Blue Building Adds Signature Sign
That's 310W, folks. New sign adds street-level ID for $30 million redevelopment.
Jan 21st, 2020
How The City Plows Snow
Inside look at how the city clears 1,475 miles of streets and 42,000 intersections.
Jan 20th, 2020
Lakefront Tower Loses A Few Floors
Plus: Northridge Mall trial starts, Foxconn bailing on project could cause up to $120 million state bailout.
Jan 19th, 2020
Symphony’s New Home Takes Shape
Steel frame rises on Wisconsin Ave., new Wells St. structure designed to match historic theater.
Jan 17th, 2020
Museum Week Offers Special Events at 17 Locations
Second annual event brings cultural giants together with overlooked institutions.
Jan 17th, 2020
DNC Security Zone Includes Almost All of Westown
Expect travel delays, but zone is not hard perimeter says Secret Service, MPD.
Jan 17th, 2020
Viking Cruises Adds Milwaukee as Port
But not all news from the port is good, it's recovering from nearly $1 million in storm damage.
Jan 16th, 2020
Second New East Side Home Revealed
Designs submitted for second new home in North Point Historic District.
Jan 16th, 2020
Milwaukee Seeking $50 Million To Pay for DNC Security
Federal grant covers costs of police and fire during convention. 4,000 police officers expected.
Jan 16th, 2020
Council, Aldrete Again Spar Over FPC
Shouting, an open letter, highly-sensitive leak. The mess at Fire & Police Commission continues.
Jan 16th, 2020
A New Design Vision for Villard Avenue
UW-Milwaukee will lead design charette to envision future of commercial corridor.
Jan 15th, 2020
Meet the Candidates for City Offices
Packed spring election features 46 candidates for 19 city offices.
Jan 15th, 2020
Conservative in Mayor Race Ejected
Republican David King failed to submit enough valid signatures, vows court appeal.
Jan 15th, 2020
Streetcar Ridership Up in December
System outpaces November ridership and annual estimates.
Jan 14th, 2020
City Deconstruction Delayed Through 2020
Officials hope to build contractor capacity in program focused on jobs and environment.
Jan 14th, 2020
City to Sell 19 Lots for Habitat Homes
Committee okays selling vacant lots for $1 each, to create new owner-occupied homes.
Jan 14th, 2020
Historical Society Showcasing Unseen Treasures
New exhibit highlights a wide variety of Milwaukee's history.
Jan 13th, 2020
Homicides Down 33% Since 2015
New approach with many stakeholders paying off, but work nowhere near done, says mayor.
Jan 13th, 2020
Gilbane, CD Smith Will Build Wisconsin Center Expansion
Plus: State's first Tesla showroom, architecture firm mulls expansion, Pabst Mansion demolishing house
Jan 12th, 2020
Central Standard Opening Downtown Tasting Room
Distillery will move from Walker's Point to redeveloped 1874 building on E. Clybourn St.
Jan 10th, 2020
$30 Million Eagleknit a Game Changer
Wangard redevelopment in Walker's Point a technology hub that will train minorities.
Jan 10th, 2020
“Catalytic” West Side Project Coming?
Committee okays vacating two alleys, hoping 27th and Wisconsin site attracts state office building.
Jan 10th, 2020
Pipe Destroyed in Water Main Break
"Very, very rare" break destroys 29 feet of water main, raises questions, devastates residents in area.
Jan 9th, 2020
Officials Advance $500/Month Basic Income Plan
Are you low-income and want $500 per month? The city has a pilot plan, almost.
Jan 9th, 2020
Is There A Plan To Prevent New Tent City?
City officials worry. If no plan, should state build a campground under highway?
Jan 8th, 2020
Delivery Tax Isn’t Legal, Says City Attorney
But Lena Taylor disagrees. Is 60 cent fee on food deliveries a tax or a fee?
Jan 8th, 2020
Pre-Construction Starting on Ascent
There's "zero doubt" tallest mass timber building in Western Hemisphere will soon rise.
Jan 7th, 2020
500 Media Members Get DNC Preview
Officials host national media for first look at city and convention venues.
Jan 7th, 2020
Big Solar Project by Downtown Church
First Unitarian Society adding 95 panels to church, adjacent apartment building.
Jan 7th, 2020
Three Classic Houses To Be Restored
Bradley Foundation sold Lion House and two others to Wisconsin Securities Partners.
Jan 7th, 2020
Delivery Tax Could Help Fix Potholes
Ald. Dodd's proposal imposes 60 cent fee on third-party deliveries like Uber Eats.
Jan 6th, 2020
Urban Farm Planned for Near West Side
Plus: A trio downtown buildings change hands, including one that contained Trio.
Jan 5th, 2020
Sadoff Saving Walker’s Point Buildings
Sofi Lofts project includes redevelopment of two old neglected S. 1st St. buildings.
Jan 3rd, 2020
KinetiK Nears Completion
144 apartments and food hall will anchor north end of Bay View.
Jan 3rd, 2020
Top 20 Articles Of The Decade
Plenty of surprises dot the list of Urban Milwaukee's most popular stories since 2010.
Jan 1st, 2020
Pizzeria, Sober Bar Planned Near Sherman Park
Entrepreneur buying city-owned building, plans cafe and apartments
Dec 30th, 2019
Most Popular Transportation Articles
The Hop, the BRT, the Hiawatha and scooters, a big year for transportation stories.
Dec 30th, 2019
Downtown Building Getting Overhauled
Plus: More apartments for former Grand Avenue Mall.
Dec 29th, 2019
New Office For African-American Issues
City transforming two-story building on Fond du Lac into one-stop clearinghouse.
Dec 27th, 2019
Most Popular Friday Photos Articles
Readers love downtown projects, and one still unconfirmed HQ move tops the list.
Dec 27th, 2019
Most Popular “City Hall” Articles of 2019
Racist contractor, Indigenous Peoples' Day, DNC, bribery, City Hall had it all in 2019.
Dec 25th, 2019
Former Health Director Blames Barrett
Bevan Baker breaks his silence, slams Mayor and other city departments.
Dec 24th, 2019
Most Popular Eyes on Milwaukee Stories
Big year of real estate closes with a bang: 5 of most popular stories in past month.
Dec 24th, 2019
Area Resident Plans Hopkins St. Project
Charles McCoy will purchase, redevelop commercial building in Amani neighborhood.
Dec 23rd, 2019
Meet HQ501
Scott Lurie, in partnership with RINKA, unveils renderings for redeveloped Assurant building.
Dec 21st, 2019
Sam’s Place Takes Shape on King Drive
Bader Philanthropies redeveloping jazz-infused coffeehouse in former bank.
Dec 20th, 2019
Once World’s Largest Hardware Store, Now Apartments
1873 building, once a hardware store colossus, being converted to 40 apartments.
Dec 19th, 2019
Bader Funds 40 New Homes in Harambee
$1 million gift funds new Habitat for Humanity revitalization project.
Dec 19th, 2019
Construction Starts on Western Building Facility
Company moving from suburb to city's far northwest side, bringing 208 jobs here.
Dec 19th, 2019
Chief Morales Reappointed for Four Years
Commission grants police chief a full term, requires public meeting, reports.
Dec 18th, 2019
High Rise Architect Paid $180 Per Hour
City plan to build 32-story tower offers rare public peek at what designers, others earn.
Dec 18th, 2019
Council Approves Revised Library Deal
Library hopes third time is the charm for new branch on Martin Luther King Dr.
Dec 18th, 2019
Council Mulls Next Move on “Racist” Hotel Policy
Ald. Lewis considering license options. Three hotels have policies rejecting area residents.
Dec 17th, 2019
Officer Ray Confirmed Without Debate
Former MPD officer is newest member of troubled Fire and Police Commission.
Dec 17th, 2019
Can Downtown Boom Boost Poorer Areas?
Airbnb tax, mentorship program, other proposals suggested to boost investment elsewhere.
Dec 17th, 2019
Ridership Falls for The Hop
Begins 2nd year of operation with November ridership down from November 2018.
Dec 16th, 2019
City Invests in 207 Affordable Homes
Housing Trust Fund will provide $900,000 in capital. Can this program be grown?
Dec 16th, 2019
See The Canstruction of Local Landmarks
Plus: Associated gives Milwaukee Center new name & upgrades, mass timber building tops off.
Dec 15th, 2019
The Huron Is All About Connectivity
Building is the anchor of a transformation of Downtown's parking ghetto.
Dec 13th, 2019
City Adjusts Zoning for First Floor Design
More active first floors create more a more activated, walkable city.
Dec 13th, 2019
FPC Fumbles Police Residency Points
Months of confused meetings fail to pass residency points for police promotions.
Dec 12th, 2019
Racist Policy? Committee Rejects Hotel Sign
Comfort Suites hotel simply wanted a new sign. Then things got strange.
Dec 11th, 2019
School to Become Apartments, Cost $19.4 Million
Committee okays $1.05 million in city funds to support 82-unit, north-side project.
Dec 11th, 2019
Still No Deal For The Couture. Yet
Sorry, Mark Belling, deal still isn't quite done, says developer.
Dec 11th, 2019
Committee Okays Reed Street Yards Fix
Sewer being relocated to accommodate development. But by which company?
Dec 11th, 2019
City’s First Mass Timber Building Tops Off
Walker's Point project quietly making use of new building material.
Dec 10th, 2019
40 Affordable Homes for Washington Park
Developer plans to rehab 24 properties, including many duplexes, in one-mile radius.
Dec 10th, 2019
Appeal Dropped on Bucks Player’s Project
Civil War-era building can be razed. New three-unit apartment building can be developed.
Dec 10th, 2019
Bucks Guard Scores Again on Project
Historic preservation group again clears way for Connaughton's downtown development.
Dec 10th, 2019
Bucks Player Plans Brady Street Building
Plus: American Family announces plans, Mount Mary plans new housing, buildings change hands.
Dec 8th, 2019
City Wins $700,000 For Drug Overdose Fight
Opioid program has saved 15 lives in 2019; new funding will expand program.
Dec 6th, 2019
Trump Picks Camp David Over Milwaukee
G7 summit to be held at Presidential retreat, not downtown Milwaukee site Barrett offered.
Dec 6th, 2019
The “Little Pink Church” is Back
New version of long-gone church part of Lower East Side senior housing complex.
Dec 6th, 2019
Stunned Council Grills FPC Director
"It all doesn't add up" two aldermen say, while Hamilton says questions were answered.
Dec 5th, 2019
“Officer Ray’s” FPC Appointment Okayed
Committee approves appointment of retired officer to police oversight board.
Dec 5th, 2019
Taylor Blames FPC Problems on Mayor
Mayoral opponent accuses Barrett of mismanagement, corruption, cronyism.
Dec 5th, 2019
American Family Unveils Downtown Office Plan
Insurance company to redevelop century-old Mandel Graphics building near Fiserv Forum.
Dec 5th, 2019
Will Tent City Come Back?
Could be an embarrassment during the DNC. Downtown Ald. Bauman seeks answers from the state.
Dec 4th, 2019
Mount Mary Plans $45 Million Complex
Single mother students, sisters and seniors will live together in 166-unit housing complex.
Dec 4th, 2019
An Aldermanic Rematch on South Side
Donovan's aide Patty Doherty will again run against Scott Spiker.
Dec 4th, 2019
City Targets Scam Artists and Slumlords
Fines doubled to ensure city-repaired bargain homes aren't turned into rentals.
Dec 4th, 2019
Council to Review Fire & Police Commission
Sudden review comes after FPC cancels meeting and troubles at commission reported.
Dec 4th, 2019
“Code the Hoan” Program Launched
Light the Hoan education effort to help students learn how to program light shows on bridge, sync with music.
Dec 3rd, 2019
Trouble at Fire & Police Commission?
Second public resignation and much staff turnover under new executive director.
Dec 2nd, 2019
River One Apartments Construction Starts in March
Plus: Pharmacy to replace Starbucks on Brady, delayed library gains developer
Dec 1st, 2019
Wheel & Sprocket’s New Bay View HQ
Opening early next year: One of the "most dramatic bicycle-related spaces in the country."
Nov 29th, 2019
5 Milwaukeeans to Be Thankful For
Milwaukee is a better -- and far more interesting place -- because of these five folks.
Nov 28th, 2019
Council Okays Admiral’s Wharf Project
11-story, 133-unit complex in Walker's Point gets a green light from city.
Nov 26th, 2019
Council Bans Most Plastic Straws
Use by bars and restaurants prohibited unless customers request them.
Nov 26th, 2019
Council Okays Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Proposal wouldn't "scratch the top 50" of constituent concerns, Donovan carps.
Nov 26th, 2019
Shop Local, Get 20% Off Milwaukee Gifts This Weekend
A two-day holiday shopping discount: 20% off for members at Urban Milwaukee: The Store.
Nov 26th, 2019
Council Overrides Every Barrett Veto
Without debate Common Council overrides mayor, keeps 59 amendments to budget
Nov 26th, 2019
Journal Square Will Be Hundreds of Apartments
Plus: Packed week of affordable housing news, and Cheesehead expansion.
Nov 24th, 2019
The Yards Rises on Former Reed Street
New apartment building is eastern anchor to Reed Street Yards business park.
Nov 22nd, 2019
117-Year-Old School Getting Transformed
Developer will turn MPS school he once attended into 40-unit apartment complex.
Nov 22nd, 2019
The “Holiday Hop” Streetcar Debuts
Santa hops a ride to City Hall tree lighting ceremony.
Nov 21st, 2019
RACM Okays $3.4 Million Reed Street Yards Fix
New sewers being built to help attract future tenants, possibly Rite-Hite HQ.
Nov 21st, 2019
Gorman Buying 38 Foreclosed Homes
Developer will convert city-owned homes on North Side to affordable rental housing.
Nov 20th, 2019
MPS School To Become Apartments
Plus community programming in unused expanded building on far northwest side.
Nov 20th, 2019
Barrett Officially Declares Re-Election Bid
Mayor running for 5th term, hopes to serve 20 years as city's leader.
Nov 20th, 2019
Bucks Beat Hiring Targets on Fiserv Forum
Team "won the championship" in hiring city residents, businesses says Mayor Barrett.
Nov 20th, 2019
Barrett Issues 8 Budget Vetoes
Vetoes attack borrowing, garbage truck replacement, blight elimination.
Nov 19th, 2019
City Subsidy for Schuster’s Project Okayed
$85 million redevelopment of old department store will have prestige tenants.
Nov 19th, 2019
Admiral’s Wharf Sails Through Committee
City committee okays zoning for 11-story, 133-unit apartment complex in Walker's Point.
Nov 19th, 2019
See Every Property In The City
Eventually. Developer's new Twitter account creating photos of city's 150,000 homes and businesses.
Nov 18th, 2019
Cafe-Cop House Coming to Clarke Square
Unique center is a partnership of city, non-profit Journey House and police department.
Nov 18th, 2019
Rite-Hite May Move to Reed Street Yards
Plus: Water leak delays BMO Tower, city exploring Plan B for former Schlitz tavern.
Nov 17th, 2019
Quartet’s Rising
New apartment building on S. 2nd St. in Walker's Point.
Nov 15th, 2019
Police Overtime Costs a Budget Problem
Council discusses how to trim annual cost of $17 million. Unfunded service for Summerfest an issue.
Nov 15th, 2019
Taylor Slams Barrett Over Residency
Mayoral candidate cites losses since residency requirement ended by Legislature.
Nov 15th, 2019
Health Department Probe a State Matter
Criminal investigation taken over by Department of Justice, city officials say.
Nov 14th, 2019
Humboldt Gardens Proposal Is Dead
Developers decide turning 1890 building on Humboldt and North into condos is too costly.
Nov 14th, 2019
McCarthy Appeals on Bucks Player’s Project
Wants Common Council to overrule HPC ruling that 1860s house can be razed.
Nov 14th, 2019
City Fighting Illegal Dumping
New DNS program makes it easier for citizens to report problems, results in 16 citations.
Nov 14th, 2019
Proposal Aims To Eliminate Plastic Straws
Would prevent restaurants from providing straws, unless customers request them.
Nov 14th, 2019
4,000 Police Officers Will Guard DNC
Some 150 police departments, 12 fire departments will secure 50,000-person event.
Nov 14th, 2019
City Acquiring Land for Future Bike Trail
Former northwest side railroad corridor could eventually house bike trail.
Nov 13th, 2019
Aldermen Push Gender Neutral Bathrooms
Council members working with Equal Rights Commission to advance inclusive policy.
Nov 13th, 2019
Snow Delays Leaf Collection Until 25th
Snow storms extend cutoff. You now have 11 more days to sweep leaves into the street.
Nov 13th, 2019
DPW Defends Plow Mounting Strategy
Delaying use of plows allowed more salt to be spread and prevented expanding potholes.
Nov 13th, 2019
Lurie Buying Mostly Empty Downtown Building
Developer tackling last large empty downtown office building, on 5th and Michigan. Could add hotel.
Nov 12th, 2019
The Brewery Celebrates Its Completion
New gateway tops off transformation from abandoned brewery to real neighborhood.
Nov 12th, 2019
1860s Home Isn’t Historic Says Commission
Historic commission's surprising vote rejects historic designation, inches Bucks guard's project closer to reality.
Nov 12th, 2019
The Quiet Plan to Save Grand Avenue
Actually written 10 years ago. Civic leaders discuss how public private partnerships revived Downtown.
Nov 11th, 2019
Mayor Signs Homeless Proposal on Veterans Day
Development would house up to 48 veterans while providing supportive services.
Nov 11th, 2019
Park East Apartments Cleared for Takeoff
Plus: Why Molson Coors picked Milwaukee over Denver.
Nov 10th, 2019
Powering Up The Third Ward
We Energies substation at heart of new apartment building nears completion.
Nov 8th, 2019
Council Cuts Police, Adopts $1.6 Billion Budget
Council wrestles with huge fiscal challenges due to rising police costs, declining state aid.
Nov 8th, 2019
Council Could Override Zielinski on Bay View Development
Developer Scott Lurie's project is headed towards a vote.
Nov 8th, 2019
Construction Starts on Villard Commons
Five ACRE grads turn classroom project into reality.
Nov 7th, 2019
Deconstruction Effort Is Underway
After a year of false starts by the city, a $1.2 million, 50-home effort is underway.
Nov 7th, 2019
Proposal Uses Lead Abatement Funds for Marketing
Ald. Lewis proposes using lateral replacement funds for council's "community outreach."
Nov 7th, 2019
Street Safety Funding Passes Committee
DPW would get $1.2 million in new, dedicated funding for complete streets.
Nov 6th, 2019
Mural Spurs Historic Preservation Reform
Historic Preservation Commission moving to establish guidelines for murals.
Nov 6th, 2019
Council Okays St. Augustine’s $30 Million Plan
One of city's fastest-growing schools plans substantial expansion.
Nov 6th, 2019
Empty Storefronts Event Offers Solutions
And inspiration. 5th annual conference explores how to revive commercial corridors.
Nov 5th, 2019
Full Council Approves Tiny Homes Project
Veterans rehabilitation project, 48 tiny homes, is cleared for spring construction.
Nov 5th, 2019
Gokhman House Sails Through Commission
New design met with universal approval by Historic Preservation Commission.
Nov 4th, 2019
Plans Submitted for Journal Square Lofts
Jeffers plans to convert newsroom to bedrooms. 103 apartments. See the floor plans.
Nov 4th, 2019
Journal Sentinel Complex Sold
Plus: Badger Mutual moving downtown, Northridge security deal, Lion House has a buyer and much more.
Nov 3rd, 2019
North Shore Plans Unique Downtown Bank
89-year-old house getting converted into modern bank branch on Pleasant and Water.
Nov 1st, 2019
City Lands Second Streetcar Sponsor
Everstream, business internet provider, joins Potawatomi in backing The Hop.
Nov 1st, 2019
Voces Buying Mitchell Street Building
After long search, immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera finds new home, space to grow.
Nov 1st, 2019
Proposal Would Fund Emergency Housing
City-owned properties would house displaced families, human trafficking victims. Plus: committee cuts Bublr funding.
Oct 31st, 2019
Proposal Gives Residents a Basic Income
Lewis, Kovac back "Universal Basic Income" for 50 poorer families of $500 per month.
Oct 31st, 2019
Bucks Player’s Development Faces Delay
Historic designation sought for 1865 home Pat Connaughton seeks to demolish, replace.
Oct 31st, 2019
Committee Okays Douglas Dynamics Expansion
Company expects to add up to 50 manufacturing jobs at expanded N. 76th St. campus.
Oct 30th, 2019
MillerCoors Will Change Name, Add Local Jobs
In global shakeup Milwaukee a winner over Denver and could gain hundreds of jobs.
Oct 30th, 2019
Hamilton Keeping Door Open for Strauss
Council president halts move to officially kill deal. "Let's continue the process," he says.
Oct 29th, 2019
What’s This Sherman Park Home Worth?
City, prospective buyer have wrangled over price of foreclosed home.
Oct 29th, 2019
Tiny Homes Village Design Approved
Council committee approves design for 48-home village for veterans.
Oct 29th, 2019
Controversy Over Historic Building’s Mural
Mitchell Street mural sparks debate. Is a mural just paint? Should it be removed?
Oct 29th, 2019
Evers, Barrett Kick Off 2020 Census
They were joined by "Captain Census." Milwaukee could lose millions if Census undercounts population
Oct 29th, 2019
‘Cold Case Hammarskjöld’ a Surprise
Is it a documentary? A murder mystery? Or a weird conspiracy theory?
Oct 28th, 2019
Lurie’s Bay View Proposal Revived
Plus: MPS unveils new schoolyards, Cambria hotel opens, Athea expanding chemical plant
Oct 27th, 2019
Three Hotels Begin Their Ascent
Holiday Inn Express, Home2 Suites and Tru by Hilton will occupy N. Jefferson St. complex.
Oct 25th, 2019
‘Black Licorice’ a Milwaukee-Made Thriller
Hollywood stars headline this locally-made movie.
Oct 25th, 2019
Revised Design for New East Side Homes
Gokhman changes designs for proposed homes in North Point Historic District.
Oct 25th, 2019
Barrett, Moore to Lead Growing DNC Team
19 honorary chairs round out Milwaukee 2020 leadership.
Oct 25th, 2019
DC Group Could Redevelop City Homes
Non-profit backed by for-profit investors aims to rehab city-owned, foreclosed homes.
Oct 24th, 2019
‘The Apollo’ Closes Festival
Documentary on historic theater, long a hub of black entertainment, is closing night film.
Oct 24th, 2019
A New Four-Story, Downtown Mural
Artist Mauricio Ramirez paints "Heart & Sol," his biggest work yet.
Oct 24th, 2019
Peggy Williams-Smith Will Lead VISIT Milwaukee
Marcus Corp. VP is first woman CEO of Milwaukee convention & visitors bureau.
Oct 24th, 2019
Indigenous Peoples’ Day Now A Holiday
Mayor signs legislation into law making it a holiday for city of Milwaukee.
Oct 23rd, 2019
City Will Rebuild E. Wells St.
Will study narrowing roadway, expanding sidewalks on Wells from Broadway to Prospect.
Oct 23rd, 2019
Committee Approves City BRT Agreement
City DPW would be reimbursed by Milwaukee County for design and infrastructure costs.
Oct 23rd, 2019
My Favorite Films. So Far
Ranking the best -- and absolute worst -- of 12 films we've seen to date.
Oct 23rd, 2019
City Moves to Close Slumlord Loophole
Low-price city homes for "owner occupants" who turn them into rental properties creates call for reform.
Oct 23rd, 2019
‘My First and Last Film’
A personal story on the affects of aging by Milwaukeean Tracey Thomas.
Oct 22nd, 2019
‘Plucked’ Is a Local Crime Thriller
The inside story of how Frank Almond's Stradivarius violin was stolen and recovered.
Oct 22nd, 2019
Barrett Blasts Council On Strauss Deal
They let "malarkey" of disinformation campaign kill meat processing plant deal, he charges.
Oct 22nd, 2019
Commission Okays Admiral’s Wharf Project
11-story, 133-unit apartment building planned for S. Water St. along Milwaukee River.
Oct 21st, 2019
Strauss Deal is Dead
Company pulls plug on $60 million Century City deal after area alderman decides he opposes it.
Oct 21st, 2019
Evers Calls Special Session on Guns
Governor says only Vos and Fitzgerald prevent common sense gun reforms.
Oct 21st, 2019
New Apartments Near Streetcar Line
Plus: Where does the Strauss deal stand? State office building moving forward.
Oct 20th, 2019
Signage Goes Up On BMO Tower
BMO scheduled to move employees into the building in January.
Oct 18th, 2019
What’s Jeramey Watching?
Charting a course to see 28 films at the 15 day festival.
Oct 18th, 2019
RACM Approves Land Use for Meat Processing Plant
While council stalled financing package, RACM okays land use change affecting Strauss Brands.
Oct 18th, 2019
RACM Approves Deal for Schuster’s
City TIF payment, up to $15 million, to help finance project to redevelop old department store.
Oct 17th, 2019
Huron Building Design Tweaked Yet Again
Change done to harmonize building with adjacent Mackie Building. HPC members approve.
Oct 17th, 2019
The Milwaukee Show Times Two
The best of Milwaukee's filmmakers: one night for all and one of "filth" not suitable for kids.
Oct 16th, 2019
Hydration Clinic Coming to Third Ward
Brookfield's H2O Health Hydration Oasis opening a second location on Jefferson St.
Oct 16th, 2019
City Voters Will Get Gerrymandering Referendum
Common Council adds question on nonpartisan legislative districts to the April ballot.
Oct 16th, 2019
Downtown BID Touts Successes, Awards
Downtown growing, group adds homeless outreach coordinator, charts plan for 2020.
Oct 16th, 2019
City Selling Properties in Harambee
On Thursday, city will show off three commercial buildings for sale for redevelopment.
Oct 15th, 2019
Anonymous Crime Reporting Service Launches
"Crime doesn't pay, but Crime Stoppers does," says Alderwoman Chantia Lewis.
Oct 15th, 2019
Council Debates Indigenous Peoples’ Day
"Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would be forced to defend the Catholic Church," Donovan thundered.
Oct 15th, 2019
New “White House” Could Open Soon
Couple planning European inspired restaurant in long-time Bay View tavern.
Oct 15th, 2019
Strauss Plant Sent Back to Committee
Opponents of meat processing plant will have chance to object at second public hearing.
Oct 15th, 2019
DNC Team Pitches Civic Leaders
Host committee needs volunteers and venues, wants double the volunteers of 2016 convention.
Oct 15th, 2019
Group Opposes Meatpacking “Slaughterhouse”
Strauss Brands deal still expected to be approved. Could bring 500 jobs to Century City.
Oct 14th, 2019
Which Sign Do You Prefer?
City, county want public input on signs for bicycle trails and city bicycle network.
Oct 14th, 2019
Puerto Rican Cafe Opens in Walker Square
Johanna's Cakes & Desserts Cafe offers sweet treats, custom cakes and sandwiches.
Oct 14th, 2019
NBA Player Plans Downtown Apartments
Big week in real estate with Couture taxes, Strauss, Marchese, Airbnb, Scott Lurie and more making headlines.
Oct 13th, 2019
Streetcar Ridership Drops with Temperature
Doors Open Milwaukee boosted ridership, but overall Sunday traffic continues to sag.
Oct 11th, 2019
The Huron Rises
New office building will be home to Husch Blackwell law firm.
Oct 11th, 2019
Airbnb Says Milwaukee is Fastest Growing Destination
You can stay in the Boat House, an East Side mansion or a Riverwest living room via the popular service.
Oct 11th, 2019
59 Winning Businesses in Brew City Match
92 percent are run by entrepreneurs of color, 80 percent owned by women.
Oct 10th, 2019
Lurie Buys Milwaukee Street Blackhole
Long-vacant, one-story building was originally three stories. Now will find new life.
Oct 10th, 2019
Pattee Considering Options for Mitchell Street Property
Developer acquired two buildings near 8th and Historic Mitchell streets
Oct 10th, 2019
Historic Preservation Created 128,500 Jobs in 2018
Study of federal tax incentive program finds $7.4 billion added to economy.
Oct 9th, 2019
Healthy Meat Market Coming to N. 22nd St.
Carl Wesley will transform vacant building with Fresh 2 Fork concept.
Oct 9th, 2019
The State of TIF in Milwaukee
City has $1.8 billion in incremental value in TIF districts, but do they raise taxes?
Oct 9th, 2019
Red, White and Wasted
The first in our annual series of previews. Have you ever been "mudding"?
Oct 8th, 2019
V. Marchese Acquiring More Land for Expansion
Company buying former railroad spur for 50,000-square-foot expansion.
Oct 8th, 2019
Deconstruction Program Expected to Restart Next Week
Contractor will start after months of delays.
Oct 8th, 2019
Committee Approves $60 Million Century City Deal
City would give the Strauss Brands up to $4.5 million if it creates 500 jobs.
Oct 8th, 2019
State Republican Lawmakers Oppose Barrett’s Budget
Seven Republicans take aim at proposal to reduce police staffing, but don't mention sales tax request.
Oct 7th, 2019
Zielinski for Mayor Bus Ads Debut
21 MCTS buses now highlight Tony Zielinski's campaign for mayor.
Oct 7th, 2019
Hawley Road’s Diet
New protected bike lane, traffic calming accomplished with paint and plastic.
Oct 7th, 2019
Civic Accelerator Returning
Co:Lab pairs young professionals with business improvement districts to address problems.
Oct 7th, 2019
Tent City Being Evicted
Plus: A packed week of real estate news, including the Schuster's project moving forward.
Oct 6th, 2019
Saint John’s New Bookend
Senior housing tower now visible from much of Lower East Side.
Oct 4th, 2019
City Contributing Up To $15 Million to Schuster’s Project
Financing will support $84 million project for Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Medical College of Wisconsin.
Oct 4th, 2019
Most Expensive Milwaukee Zip Codes for Renters
National report shows where your dollar goes the furthest.
Oct 3rd, 2019
Bucks, Fire Department Have Cost Sharing Agreement
Deputy Chief praises Bucks' commitment to safety.
Oct 3rd, 2019
Should Smoking Be Banned in Front of Public Buildings?
Murphy and Donovan square off over smoking in front of City Hall.
Oct 3rd, 2019
Your Boat Is Too Loud
Bauman moves to close loophole in city's noise ordinance.
Oct 3rd, 2019
Is The City Ready to Plow Snow?
City has 28,405 tons of salt and 414 pieces of equipment ready to clear 1,472 miles of city streets.
Oct 2nd, 2019
$75,000 Donated to Maintain City Hall Sculpture
Anonymous donor chips in $75,000 to support "Mixed Feelings."
Oct 2nd, 2019
Couture Streetcar Extension Decision Pushed to June 2020
"We look like complete fools," says Bauman as Marcoux expresses confidence in project.
Oct 2nd, 2019
Douglas Dynamics Expanding, Buying Car Dealership
Company will add up to 50 jobs to manufacturing facility on N. 76th St.
Oct 1st, 2019
Feds Award $5.6 Million for Lead Abatement
42-month grant can be used for paint and soil abatement in affected homes.
Oct 1st, 2019
Developer Assembling Land for Ikon Hotel
Kalan Haywood confirms hotel won't be open by DNC.
Oct 1st, 2019
48 Tiny Homes for Veterans
Zoning package for northwest side development gets first approval.
Sep 30th, 2019
Commission Holds Carleton School Redevelopment
Former MPS school proposed to become 62 units of housing.
Sep 30th, 2019
Milwaukee’s Secret Model Railroad Club
Historic club has been hidden in a former train station under an active rail line for 84 years.
Sep 30th, 2019
A 50-Story Lakefront Tower?
Colliers dreams up 50-story tower to show what's possible for Clybourn St. site.
Sep 29th, 2019
The East Sider Awaits
New apartment building near UWM is nearly finished.
Sep 27th, 2019
Airbnb Startup Leasing Units in Buckler Apartments
Four-room "hotel" to be carved out of 207-unit apartment building, part of a growing trend.
Sep 27th, 2019
20 Percent Off Milwaukee Gifts During Doors Open
Milwaukee gift shop open all day Saturday with big discount for Urban Milwaukee members.
Sep 26th, 2019
Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic
Supervisor Dimitrijevic discusses her bid for Common Council seat, vision for the city.
Sep 26th, 2019
Bauman Wants 1.5 Percent Sales Tax
Additional funding would be dedicated to transit service, end what the alderman calls a "death spiral"
Sep 26th, 2019
Bader Redeveloping Second Harambee Building
Cafe and wellness center will join Bader at north end of King Drive.
Sep 25th, 2019
Koeffler Mansion Sold, Hotel Coming
Development group buys downtown double mansion, plans 18-room hotel by DNC.
Sep 25th, 2019
Do You Love or Hate the Scooters?
City launches survey in advance of pilot study ending in December.
Sep 25th, 2019
11 Must-See Doors Open Sites
Don't miss these must see sites for Doors Open veterans.
Sep 24th, 2019
Council Approves Ikon Hotel Deal Despite Objections
Plus: Council unanimously endorses host of other development projects.
Sep 24th, 2019
Mayor’s Budget Cuts Cops and Property Tax Rate
City squeezed by rising pension costs, declining state aid. Police cuts through retirements proposed.
Sep 24th, 2019
African American Affairs Office Planned for W. Fond du Lac Ave.
City will set up clearinghouse for city, community resources at 48th and Fond du Lac.
Sep 23rd, 2019
City Preparing Interior Demo of Northridge Boston Store
City hopes to redevelop site, still pursuing demolition of China-owned mall.
Sep 23rd, 2019
Brady Street Building Being Rehabbed, Expanded
Former home of Waterford Wine could become retail store, cafe or restaurant.
Sep 23rd, 2019
Michels Has Hotel Partner for $100 Million Development
Plus: Work underway on effort to save Soldiers' Home.
Sep 22nd, 2019
Historic Apartments at 5th and National
Condemned building being reborn as 12-unit apartment building in Walker's Point.
Sep 20th, 2019
PARK(ing) Day 2019
Downtown businesses show how parking spaces can be used for more than just cars.
Sep 20th, 2019
Goldmann’s Campaign Canceled, Sign Headed to Cincinnati
Historic neon sign won't return to Mitchell Street, instead slated to go to sign museum.
Sep 20th, 2019
$44 Million Soldiers Home Project Launched
Huge group of politicians, dignitaries, salute project to redevelop Civil War-era VA complex.
Sep 20th, 2019
UniteMKE Plans Restaurant, HQ on North Ave.
Wood Fire Pizza and Wine would have job training and social mission.
Sep 20th, 2019
Announcing the Milwaukee-Made Films
'Give Me Liberty' headlines strong list of films slated for Milwaukee Film Festival.
Sep 20th, 2019
Strauss Would Bring 250 Jobs to City
Deal with meat supplier to relocate in Century City gets thumbs up from RACM board.
Sep 19th, 2019
New East Side Homes Stalled Again
Developer might redo designs from scratch due to historic commission's long list of objections.
Sep 19th, 2019
Plan Would Redevelop Johnson’s Park Site
Developer Brandon Rule plans affordable housing and some "entertainment" at former mini-golf park.
Sep 18th, 2019
Cristo Rey Breaks Ground on New School
Voucher high school will move from suburban West Milwaukee to Clarke Square.
Sep 18th, 2019
Tiny Homes Land Sale Approved
City committee okays sale of 7 acres for veterans' housing; zoning change still needed.
Sep 18th, 2019
Zoning for Master Lock Approved
Will expand security perimeter; Bauman charges company "scared of the neighborhood."
Sep 17th, 2019
Zillman Park Deal Approved
Committee approves $500,000 for Bay View park after debating its TIF financing.
Sep 17th, 2019
Committee Okays $5 Million More for Ikon Hotel
But only after a debate as to whether a project in the city's black community is "risky."
Sep 17th, 2019
Committee Approves Taller Timber Tower
Council committee approves more apartments, parking for Ascent apartment tower.
Sep 17th, 2019
12 New Pop-Up MKE Shops Coming
Eager entrepreneurs will bring new business activity to three of city's commercial corridors.
Sep 16th, 2019
Campaign Aims to Save Goldmann’s Sign
Group's crowdfunding campaign seeks $20,000 to restore and display the sign.
Sep 16th, 2019
Wangard Plans “Eagleknit” in Walker’s Point
Plus: Action-packed week of real estate includes new apartments, downtown HQ and more pizza.
Sep 15th, 2019
Rexnord Will Occupy Downtown Buildings
Buildings on W. Michigan St. being renovated for company's new headquarters.
Sep 13th, 2019
Car Free, South Side Streets on Saturday
Ciclovia MKE returns. Mix and mingle, walk or go for a bike ride on September 14th.
Sep 13th, 2019
MSOE Opens Diercks Hall, Boots Up “Rosie”
New computer science hall will keep MSOE at cutting edge of education and tech.
Sep 13th, 2019
Master Lock Plan Closes City Streets
Company seeks city approval to close portions of two streets on its Center St. campus.
Sep 13th, 2019
Ashanti Hamilton Ends Mayoral Bid
Common Council president will run for reelection to his council seat.
Sep 12th, 2019
Why Talgo Stays in Milwaukee
Company's customers are on the West Coast, so why expand its Milwaukee facility?
Sep 12th, 2019
The Hop Records 80,113 Rides in August
Third best month on record, but down from July high.
Sep 12th, 2019
City Struggles on Couture Streetcar Extension
As project drags, officials to meet with Federal Transit Administration to discuss options.
Sep 12th, 2019
Should City Pay a Tire Bounty?
Aldermen advocate for city to pay "scrappers" to collect discarded tires. DPW staff resist.
Sep 12th, 2019
Should Milwaukee Ban Plastic Straws?
Some alderman seem in favor. It's one of the few single-use plastics the city could ban.
Sep 11th, 2019
City Recycled More in 2018
Residents recycled 25,451 tons in 2018, but don't throw plastic bags in the bins.
Sep 11th, 2019
5 Ways to Make to City Magic Happen
Congress for New Urbansim head Lynn Richards touts urban strategies in Rotary speech.
Sep 10th, 2019
Brady Street Restaurant On Hold
Historic Preservation Commission pushes developer to return to original design plan.
Sep 10th, 2019
Commission Okays Taller Timber Tower
Tallest timber tower in Western Hemisphere would now be almost 247 feet high.
Sep 10th, 2019
Joseph Plans 6-Story Walker’s Point Building
City vacating turn lane to expand development site at 1st and Pittsburgh.
Sep 9th, 2019
Tax Hike Would Give City $50 Million Per Year
Barrett says proposed 1% sales tax hike would fund police, fire, streets, property tax relief.
Sep 9th, 2019
City Celebrates BID-NID Week
America's first such event. Spotlight on city's many neighborhood and business districts.
Sep 9th, 2019
Ballet Opens New Dance Center
Plus: Mandel Group announces $150 million development, Strauss Brands coming to Century City
Sep 8th, 2019
Lime Unveils ‘Group Ride’ Scooters
To provide "more joy," Lime now allows a single user to unlock multiple scooters.
Sep 6th, 2019
Maxwell Lofts ‘Reborn’ in Walker’s Point
High-end living, 116 apartments, in former Pittsburgh Plate Glass warehouse.
Sep 6th, 2019
Mandel Plans Huge Project in Harbor District
$150 million Harbor Yards would have hotel, office building, apartments and market square.
Sep 6th, 2019
New Townhomes for East Side
First-time developer building on vacant lot on N. Newhall St. near North Ave.
Sep 5th, 2019
“Mystery Company” Is Strauss Brands
Franklin meat supplier bringing 250 jobs to Century City. Big win for neighborhood.
Sep 5th, 2019
Newspaper Row Buildings Getting Fixup
Cream City brick buildings from 1879 and 1884 get new paint job, other repairs.
Sep 4th, 2019
Hamilton Could Still Run for Mayor
Common Council president once again promises an announcement "pretty soon."
Sep 4th, 2019
Council Okays Settlement to Sterling Brown
City would pay $400,000. But the Bucks guard isn't expected to accept the offer.
Sep 4th, 2019
Mystery Company Bringing 250 Jobs
And even better, in Century City, as part of city's effort to redevelop Tower Automotive site.
Sep 3rd, 2019
Lena Taylor Announces Run for Mayor
"We need leadership and an office that is not corrupt," she declares.
Sep 3rd, 2019
New Plans for Walker’s Point Site
Plus: Former Central Steel & Wire building being expanded, senior housing for South Side.
Sep 1st, 2019
KinetiK Climbs on KK
New apartment building will anchor north end of Bay View.
Aug 30th, 2019
Sushi Demolition Underway in Bay View
Sushi Yuki restaurant will open in new building on Kinnickinnic Ave.
Aug 30th, 2019
MilWALKee Walks
How can we create a pedestrian-friendly culture in Milwaukee?
Aug 29th, 2019
Rep. Jason Fields Will Run for Comptroller
Fields joins Aycha Sawa and Alex Brower in race to replace retiring Martin Matson.
Aug 29th, 2019
Campaign Will Fund South Side Futsal Courts
No neighborhood has more kids. LBWN raising final $25,000 to complete soccer project.
Aug 29th, 2019
Lime Debuts New Scooter
New scooter designed to provide safer, smoother rides, says company.
Aug 28th, 2019
Group Wants Lena Taylor for Mayor
Mysterious group holding mayoral fundraiser for her. But Taylor wants nothing to do with it.
Aug 28th, 2019
Did City Gift $128,000 To Slumlord?
"This is borderline theft," says Alderman Robert Bauman.
Aug 27th, 2019
Northridge Mall Lawsuit Filed
Battle over future of vacant mall headed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Aug 26th, 2019
Key Walker’s Point Parcel For Sale
Site at 1st and National, longtime home of Select Sound, in booming area of development.
Aug 26th, 2019
The Couture Getting New Signage
Plus: Walker's Point brewery may become climbing gym, funding for Soldiers Home project.
Aug 25th, 2019
Will Factory-Made Affordable Housing Succeed?
A Chicago company could lead the way in constructing affordable apartments.
Aug 23rd, 2019
City Is State’s 4th Easiest Place to Sell a Home
But challenges with neighborhood stability cause city's ranking to drop.
Aug 23rd, 2019
Drury Hotel Opens Next Month
Nearly vacant office building will re-open as hotel on busy downtown intersection.
Aug 23rd, 2019
Neighbors Mull Bay View Park Redesign
City solicits input on $500,000 proposal to overhaul Zillman Park.
Aug 22nd, 2019
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
What exactly does the Greater Milwaukee Foundation do? And what's On The Table?
Aug 22nd, 2019
The Man Who Biked to Every Bublr Station
87 local stations in four different cities, one dauntless rider biked to every one of them.
Aug 22nd, 2019
What’s the Future of Zillman Park?
Bay View park's future could be shaped by public at August 21st community meeting.
Aug 19th, 2019
Timber Tower Grows Taller
Plus: Convention center expansion advances, MSO moves 631-ton wall, Brewers invest in The Avenue
Aug 18th, 2019
Behold the InterLace Lofts
Third Ward's newest renovated apartment building is actually 94 years old, once housed Paintball Dave's.
Aug 16th, 2019
Library Still Plans Two New Branches
Two more projects, to replace Capitol and MLK libraries, have hit delays, but still coming.
Aug 16th, 2019
Barrett Kicks Off 2020 Budget Process
Numbers are daunting. City between a rock and a hard place when it comes to finances.
Aug 16th, 2019
Inside the Good Hope Library
New library will open in November. See the progress in construction.
Aug 15th, 2019
Who Has the Cheapest Scooter?
Bird, Lime and Spin versus MCTS and Bublr Bikes. Which is the best deal?
Aug 14th, 2019
Spiker Wins Seat on Common Council
Legislative aide Scott Spiker will replace his former boss Terry Witkowski.
Aug 14th, 2019
Symphony Moves a 625-Ton Wall
MSO, contractors move huge wall as part of $89 million transformation of historic theater.
Aug 13th, 2019
Inside Potawatomi’s Expanded Hotel
New 19-story tower includes the 1,600-square-foot Chairman's Suite for a real high roller.
Aug 13th, 2019
13th District Common Council Race
It's Spiker vs Doherty for a seat on the Milwaukee Common Council.
Aug 13th, 2019
Will WTMJ Move to The Avenue?
Good Karma Brands might consolidate its radio stations in the former Grand Avenue Mall.
Aug 11th, 2019
City Will Double Number of Permitted Scooters, Ends “Pause”
Bird, Spin will be allowed to enter Milwaukee market.
Aug 10th, 2019
July Was The Hop’s Best Month Yet
Events along the route, led by Bastille Days, boost ridership numbers to over 3,300 daily rides.
Aug 9th, 2019
Symphony Prepares for Tuesday’s Wall Move
625-ton wall will be moved 35 feet to facilitate $89 million music hall project.
Aug 9th, 2019
Urban Stables Take Shape
Project combines police horses with equine therapy for veterans and children.
Aug 9th, 2019
James Davies Will Lead Bublr Bikes
Cycling attorney James Davies succeeds fundraising veteran Sally Sheperdson.
Aug 9th, 2019
Over 1,000 Cruise Ship Passengers Have Visited Milwaukee in 2019
Milwaukee is no Miami, but cruise ship strategy drawing increased hotel stays, flights.
Aug 8th, 2019
Milwaukee Losing As Summerfest Safety Costs Grow Quickly
Long-term lease agreement means the city has eaten $4 million in costs since 2011.
Aug 8th, 2019
Moon to Rise Over Third Ward
Large public art installation will transform Catalano Square this weekend.
Aug 8th, 2019
Historic Turner Hall Gets New Signs
Milwaukee landmark now sporting three new signs with historic appeal.
Aug 7th, 2019
America’s Best Internship
Rail Passengers Association offers a dream summer of train riding and dining.
Aug 3rd, 2019
Vandal Places White Supremacy Stickers in Downtown Pedestrian Tunnel
High-rise construction site unwittingly becomes advertisement for white power.
Aug 3rd, 2019
Sampling The New Foods at the State Fair
You have until August 11th to chow down on these items, some of which, of course, come on a stick.
Aug 2nd, 2019
City Blocking New Scooters, 100+ Complaints About Bad Riders
City pushing pause on scooter pilot program to push for less sidewalk riding.
Aug 2nd, 2019
Soil Testing for 32-Story Tower Underway
Soil conditions will help determine cost of foundation for Convent Hill tower.
Aug 2nd, 2019
Project Creates Tiny Homes for Veterans
$2 million project would build 48 tiny homes on a seven-acre site on Northwest Side.
Jul 31st, 2019
Bridge Bike Lanes Get Concrete Barriers
Barriers that will damage cars added for bike lanes on North Ave. and Locust St. bridges.
Jul 31st, 2019
Blue Skies Expanding on North Avenue
Landscaping company started by Walnut Way buying three properties at 19th and North.
Jul 31st, 2019
Council Okays $2.45 Million for Western Building’s Move
Millwork distributor will relocate from suburb, bring 200 jobs to city's far northwest side.
Jul 31st, 2019
Aldrete Will Lead Police-Fire Commission
Attorney, third FPC leader in three years, brings diverse background to challenging job.
Jul 30th, 2019
Will He or Won’t He Run for Mayor?
Council president Ashanti Hamilton promises his decision by next week.
Jul 30th, 2019
Council Okays Symphony, Broadway Projects
City to spend $6.9 million more on rebuilding streets and helping move theater wall.
Jul 30th, 2019
Council Pushes Plan for $15/Hour Downtown Jobs
Would urge downtown businesses, developers to increase wages, worker protections.
Jul 30th, 2019
Marquette Destroying Its Beer Can Dorm
University demolishing 52-year-old McCormick Hall on 16th and Wisconsin.
Jul 30th, 2019
New Park, Harbor View Plaza Opens
Meet the kid-friendly, $1.5 million park overlooking harbor at east end of Greenfield Avenue.
Jul 29th, 2019
Outside Firm Auditing City’s Lead Program
Expert hired by Comptroller doing audit council originally wanted done by May 2018.
Jul 29th, 2019
The Couture Changes Financing Plan
Developer misses funding deadline, plans to apply again. Baird & Co. now working on the deal.
Jul 28th, 2019
Construction Underway on Louis Bass Apartments
Apartment complex will merge old with new in Walker's Point.
Jul 26th, 2019
The Yards Building Takes Shape
Second Walker's Point project from Linden Street Partners.
Jul 26th, 2019
Journal Sentinel Making Historic Move
Newspaper selling its home of 95 years, moving to leased space in 330 Kilbourn complex.
Jul 25th, 2019
Athletic Club’s General Contractor Fired
Developers dump Chicago firm leading Milwaukee Athletic Club redevelopment.
Jul 25th, 2019
Komatsu Has New Renderings of Project
The latest look at what's billed as America's largest urban manufacturing project.
Jul 24th, 2019
About Those Missing Streetcar Bike Lanes
Promised lanes not there: north-south lanes removed and east-west route often blocked.
Jul 24th, 2019
The Cleanup Of Solvay Coke Site
We Energies is leading $15.9 million cleanup. No tour of site allowed.
Jul 24th, 2019
Committee Okays 200-Job Western Building Deal
Alderwoman accuses neighbors of lying and attempting to manipulate process.
Jul 23rd, 2019
No Streetcar Expansion in Time for DNC
Proposal held again. Marcoux, Hamilton fight over future of streetcar.
Jul 23rd, 2019
A Sherman Park Success Story
Developers rehab 104 city-owned homes in three years in the area.
Jul 23rd, 2019
The Scooters Are Here!
Lime begins deploying 500 scooters on Milwaukee streets.
Jul 23rd, 2019
Committee Okays $3 Million for Symphony
City will help MSO move old theater's wall and rebuild street for new music hall.
Jul 23rd, 2019
City Acquiring Last Tower Automotive Site
Will pay $250,000 for 13.72-acre vacant lot at N. 35th St. and W. Capitol Dr.
Jul 23rd, 2019
Garfield Days Shine Despite Rain
Annual Garfield festival features music, a laid-back atmosphere and lots of barbecue.
Jul 22nd, 2019
Lime Demos Scooters In Advance of Launch
Milwaukee rollout "could be today" or "next couple of days... It's imminent," says Lime rep.
Jul 22nd, 2019
Take It EZ, Donovan Urges
New public-private initiative targets reckless driving in the city.
Jul 22nd, 2019
Bucks Vetting Bids For New Hotels
Plus: Foxconn plans another building and Northridge battle cleared for court challenge
Jul 21st, 2019
Four-Story Mural Unveiled in Westown
Emma Daisy Gertel unveils Westown in Bloom mural
Jul 19th, 2019
Three Scooter Companies Apply to Operate in Milwaukee
Lime, Bird and Spin could all have scooters on city streets in the coming weeks.
Jul 19th, 2019
Milwaukee Jazz with Joey Grihalva
New book is a visual history of Milwaukee's jazz scene.
Jul 19th, 2019
Ribbon Cutting Celebrates SEVEN04 Place, Developer Brandon Rule
First development from young, African-American developer brings new, affordable housing to Walker's Point.
Jul 19th, 2019
Plan Revitalizes Pompeii Square
City allocating $100,000 to revamp memorial to historic Italian church.
Jul 18th, 2019
Plan Connects Third Ward, Downtown
RACM board approves $3.8 million to connect two neighborhoods via Broadway.
Jul 18th, 2019
Aldermen Blast City’s Call Center
Should you call 286-City to report a pothole? Don't bother, some aldermen say.
Jul 18th, 2019
No Two-Way State Street Until 2020
City will repave and transform street in time for the DNC.
Jul 18th, 2019
Committee Okays City Pedestrian Plan
98 pages with 100 actions suggested. But will any of it be funded?
Jul 17th, 2019
1,893 Lead Service Lines Replaced
But 75,403 remain. City still on 70-year pace to solve century-old problem.
Jul 17th, 2019
Five Takeaways from Yesterday’s Election
The race for Terry Witkowski's seat had surprises -- and key lessons.
Jul 17th, 2019
South Wing of Humboldt Gardens Razed
City destroys wing of old Riverwest tavern on Humboldt where redevelopment planned.
Jul 17th, 2019
Streetcar Records Best Ridership Day
Bastille Days and Summerfest boost ridership to new high.
Jul 16th, 2019
Should Bus Riders Skip Airport Security Line?
They do at Boston's airport. Why not at Milwaukee's?
Jul 16th, 2019
13th District Common Council Race
Seven candidates vying for seat long held by recently retired Terry Witkowski.
Jul 16th, 2019
Commission Approves Komatsu Design
60-acre, $285 million campus gets approved after City Plan commissioners push for better pedestrian design.
Jul 15th, 2019
A Grand Update on The Avenue
Plus: downtown streetscaping improvements and lots of historic preservation news.
Jul 14th, 2019
Kinn Hotel Proposal Downsized Again
Addition now isn't visible from the street, addressing key concern of Historic Preservation Commission.
Jul 13th, 2019
A $1 Million Fund To Support Northwest Side Startups
State contributes $500,000 match to Northwest Side CDC loan fund targeted at early stage companies.
Jul 12th, 2019
Zocalo Food Park Opens Saturday
New food truck park will bring six vendors to Walker's Point.
Jul 12th, 2019
Genke Plans Another Bay View Project
Developer plans to modernize building with former video store on sleepy stretch of KK.
Jul 12th, 2019
Couple Plans Center Street Rehab Project
Will buy building from city near N. 51st St. and restore it to "enhance" the community.
Jul 11th, 2019
Council Protects Tenants Seeking Lead Hazard Remedies
Ordinance prohibits evictions of tenants seeking advice or service for lead hazards.
Jul 11th, 2019
Komatsu Unveils Harbor District Designs
See what the "largest urban manufacturing proposal in the United States" will look like.
Jul 10th, 2019
The Goldmann’s Sign Returns
Defunct department store's old sign may return to Mitchell Street. But where?
Jul 10th, 2019
Schlitz Tavern Condo Plan Approved
Developers plan to rehab building on Humboldt and North, but still have a financing gap.
Jul 9th, 2019
HPC Board Puts Modern Homes on Hold
New homes proposed for East Side historic district don't meet "any of the guidelines."
Jul 9th, 2019
Mansion Hotel Proposal Approved
Historic Preservation Commission okays conversion of Marshall St. mansion to small hotel.
Jul 9th, 2019
Council Passes New Tow Truck Rules
Private operators must must file forms regarding any "drops". Next could be report cards.
Jul 9th, 2019
Clear Channel Agrees to Move Billboard
Site overlooking I-43 in Bronzeville with development potential now split by billboard.
Jul 9th, 2019
Council Approves 32-Story Tower
Housing Authority sees it as model for how luxury housing can support affordable housing.
Jul 9th, 2019
Scooters Legalized But Not on Sidewalks
City's action means scooters could be back on streets soon, but fined for using sidewalks.
Jul 9th, 2019
Evers Signs Bill Legalizing Scooters
Mayor says scooters could be back on Milwaukee streets in a few weeks.
Jul 8th, 2019
MATC Program Would Redevelop Homes
Would partner with city, JCP Construction and non-profit on job training, blight elimination.
Jul 8th, 2019
New Life for Old Century City Factory?
Plus: Fiserv Forum's design firm wins award and what's next for Watts Tea Shop sign?
Jul 8th, 2019
North Shore Bank Building Downtown Branch
Bank will blend new building with historic home.
Jul 5th, 2019
Jonathan Brostoff Finally Cuts His Hair
Legislator discusses his sign language interpreter bill and why he grew his hair for this.
Jul 5th, 2019
Suburbs’ Day in Milwaukee
Who are all those suburbanites that camp out in the city for the July 3rd fireworks?
Jul 3rd, 2019
Company’s Move to Northwest Side On Hold
Council members want more information from manufacturer, city officials on proposal.
Jul 2nd, 2019
ZND Panel Okays “Condo Canyon” Project
Apartment complex with "fingers" design approved for site near Water Street canyon.
Jul 2nd, 2019
Committee Approves 32-Story Tower
But first, council members give tower its most thorough public vetting to date.
Jul 2nd, 2019
Incubator Kitchen Planned for Sherman Park
UpStart Kitchen will help food entrepreneurs start or scale their business.
Jul 1st, 2019
City Advancing Riverwest Bike Boulevards
Open house in Riverwest to discuss proposal planned for July 11th.
Jul 1st, 2019
State Aids Convention Center Expansion
Plus: Affordable housing developer buys south side site, Irgens plan to redevelop M&I building
Jun 30th, 2019
Saint John’s North Tower Rises
Senior housing community's 22-story tower is now visible from much of the Lower East Side.
Jun 28th, 2019
13th District Candidate Jacob Krieg
Former Marine discusses his campaign for south side council seat.
Jun 28th, 2019
Buy an Oriental Theatre Seat!
Just $25. History for your home while Milwaukee Film upgrades Oriental Theatre.
Jun 27th, 2019
Tow Trucks Fight City Hall
Proposal requires companies to file forms proving car owner wouldn't pay fee to avoid tow away.
Jun 27th, 2019
Board of Health Appointments Sail Through
Public Safety & Health Committee approves Barrett's appointments, chastises Barrett for not creating board earlier
Jun 27th, 2019
Washington Nominated To City Plan Board
Town Bank VP Ranell Washington would replace his former coworker on commission.
Jun 27th, 2019
Free Streetcar Rides Planned for 2020
City hopes to maintain free rides to keep up ridership but this could leave funding gap.
Jun 26th, 2019
Is the City Ready for Scooters?
Council debates pilot program allowing scooters. "We're all scared to death," Borkowski says.
Jun 26th, 2019
Crew Destroying Abele’s Mansion
Historic $2.6 million Eschweiler mansion built by one of city's most esteemed architects.
Jun 26th, 2019
Visions of a Redeveloped M&I Tower
Irgens unveils renderings of redeveloped 20-story building, long a bank headquarters.
Jun 25th, 2019
BMO Celebrates Topping Off Tower
Workers lift signed steel beam to top of 25-story tower. What comes next?
Jun 25th, 2019
Lawmakers Legalize Scooters
City poised to update its regulations in response, clearing way for Bird to return.
Jun 25th, 2019
Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission
Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.
Jun 25th, 2019
Barrett Appoints First Board of Health
City's first health oversight board is proposed to be filled almost entirely with women.
Jun 24th, 2019
Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension
DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.
Jun 24th, 2019
BMO Tower Tops Out
Plus: Northridge in property tax foreclosure, Ambassador Hotel expansion stuck, second hostel faces opposition
Jun 23rd, 2019
City Selling Walker’s Point Development Site
Vacant lot on 1st and Lapham available for $59,000.
Jun 21st, 2019
Want Entertainment? Try North Avenue
Ax throwing, painting or mini golf, Bars & Recreation has it all with a full bar to boot.
Jun 20th, 2019
City to Study More Recycling Pickups
Pickups could increase from every three to every two weeks; other changes discussed.
Jun 19th, 2019
Council Grabs More Design Oversight
Bauman reaches compromise with Marcoux. Council gets some say on new overlay zones.
Jun 19th, 2019
Will Streetcar be Extended by the DNC?
Mayor, aldermen differ on whether rail extension can be completed for national convention.
Jun 18th, 2019
Council Approves Water Rate Increase
Three council members object to plan that raises annual cost by $7.
Jun 18th, 2019
Inside Cream City Hostel
A tour of the 52-bed Riverwest hostel that will open just in time for Summerfest.
Jun 18th, 2019
100 Things To Do in Milwaukee Before You Die
Author Jenna Kashou discusses her new book.
Jun 17th, 2019
A Food Hall for Bay View
New Land will open "Flour and Feed", a food hall bigger than Crossroads Collective.
Jun 17th, 2019
Boutique Hotel Proposal Revived
Plus: Walker's Point building changes hand, Riverwest warehouse gets new life
Jun 16th, 2019
Meet The East Sider
Distinctive shape of new apartment building near UWM emerges.
Jun 14th, 2019
City’s First Hostel Opens June 23rd
Cream City Hostel in Riverwest will open its doors to community before guests arrive.
Jun 13th, 2019
Trains Will Roll Faster Through Downtown
Signal upgrades are part of effort to expand Amtrak Hiawatha Service
Jun 13th, 2019
Construction Starts on Quartet Complex
New Land's 48-unit apartment complex yet another Walker's Point development.
Jun 12th, 2019
Saving a Schlitz Tavern
Building on Humboldt and North would become condo development, "The Kirchhoff"
Jun 12th, 2019
Modern Homes for Historic East Side
Gokhman introduces first of three homes planned for N. Terrace Ave.
Jun 12th, 2019
Vliet Street Hotel Approved Again
Trademark Collection hotel has a small window to open before DNC 2020.
Jun 11th, 2019
Proposal Would Help Food Trucks
Proposed zoning change on commercial kitchens makes business easier for food trucks.
Jun 11th, 2019
Company’s Move to City Gets First Approval
Western Building Products plans to bring 200 jobs to city's far northwest side.
Jun 11th, 2019
Commission Okays Water St. Apartment Project
Proposed 76-unit building, clad in terracotta, gets its first approval.
Jun 11th, 2019
Convent Hill South Advances
City Plan Commission okays 32-story, $150 million apartment tower.
Jun 10th, 2019
Commission Okays Hotel Rezoning
135-year-old building near Fiserv Forum could become 50-room Wyndham boutique hotel.
Jun 10th, 2019
4,000 New Bike Racks For City
With the help of a federal grant, city officials hope to install 500 new racks annually.
Jun 10th, 2019
15th Annual Pride Parade
Milwaukee's most colorful parade had tons of floats and a one-block-long rainbow flag.
Jun 10th, 2019
Plans Released for Foxconn’s LCD Factory
Millwork company bringing 200 jobs to city, Bayside tower gets shorter, Sonag owner pleads guilty.
Jun 9th, 2019
The Wauwatosa Edition
Two representatives of Milwaukee's western neighbor join the show to discuss the future of the suburb.
Jun 8th, 2019
St. Rita Rises
New senior living community and church are being built on Lower East Side.
Jun 7th, 2019
See Downtown’s Big, New Sculptures
Sculpture Milwaukee is open for the season.
Jun 7th, 2019
City Honors Historic Preservation Leaders
Cream of the Cream City awards 8 leaders in adaptive reuse, historic preservation.
Jun 7th, 2019
Forget Scooters, Bird Debuts Electric Mopeds
Dockless, rentable "Bird Cruiser" will debut this summer. Will it come to Milwaukee?
Jun 6th, 2019
MCTS Unveils 28 New Buses
Buses have improvements for riders, bus drivers and other road users. See our photos.
Jun 6th, 2019
Nothing New in Northridge Mall Plan
Is Northridge dispute simply an echo of the drawn-out Menomonee Valley fight?
Jun 6th, 2019
Complaint Against American Sewer Dropped
City officials can't verify complaint, but may still consider debarring contractor.
Jun 6th, 2019
City Will Raise Its Water Rates
Average customers in city and suburbs served directly will see their bills rise $7 per year.
Jun 5th, 2019
City Is Repaving More Streets
But is focus on streets just creating a backlog of alleys and sidewalks needing work?
Jun 5th, 2019
City Confident Couture Won’t Block Streetcar
Federal grant at risk if lakefront extension to The Couture isn't running by end of 2020.
Jun 5th, 2019
Say Hello to Postman’s Porch
Milwaukee Downtown leads the reinvention of small triangular park near 2nd and Wells.
Jun 4th, 2019
More Balconies, Windows for The Huron
Husch Blackwell will have a balcony on each of its floors in the 11-story office building.
Jun 4th, 2019
“The Blue” Gets $30 Million Upgrade
See the transformation of under-used office building on now booming W. Wisconsin Ave.
Jun 3rd, 2019
Mayor, Aldermen Celebrate Wisconsin Bike Week
Elected officials lead rides to Downtown to tout city's improving cycling infrastructure.
Jun 3rd, 2019
Three Downtown Hotels Will Miss DNC
Plus: Former Toys R Us becoming grocery store, and Pabst Mansion plans auction.
Jun 2nd, 2019
Inside Abele’s Eschweiler Mansion
See the 1927 home's interior from when it was new, and just before Abele bought it.
Jun 1st, 2019
Farewell Bradley Center
Say goodbye, Bango. The last of the arena was demolished Friday morning.
May 31st, 2019
Bucks Unveil Deer District Fountain
Don't fear the deer's fountain. Yet another Bucks effort to activate their downtown plaza.
May 31st, 2019
Inside Saint Kate The Arts Hotel
It's an astonishing transformation with so much art. It opens June 4th, but you can see inside now.
May 30th, 2019
Six Candidates Seek Aldermanic Job
With Ald. Witkowski resigning, special election has been called, with primary on July 16th.
May 30th, 2019
Barrett Must Rebuild Fire & Police Board
Powerful Fire & Police Commission needs new director and two new board members.
May 29th, 2019
No Agreement on Streetcar Extension
Mayor's press conference touts $160 million expansion plan. Delay could hurt city, he says.
May 29th, 2019
Streetcar Ridership Still On Track
As weather has improved, so has streetcar ridership, still higher than projected numbers.
May 29th, 2019
Council Rejects Barrett’s FPC Appointee
Fire and Police Commission appointee gives "petulant" presentation, rejected by council.
May 29th, 2019
Asian Market at Northridge By 2021?
After city condemns building, the mall's owners introduce development plan, timeline.
May 28th, 2019
Sally Sheperdson of Bublr Bikes
How will e-bikes impact bike-sharing? What's the deal with the expansion? Bublr exec discusses future of system.
May 28th, 2019
Tussler Saving Merrill Park Home
Hunger Task Force leader has quietly saved three homes in the area already.
May 24th, 2019
State Gets $105 Million For Low-Income Projects
Federal New Markets Tax Credit awards spur economic development in low-income areas.
May 24th, 2019
Artist Transforms Chase Tower
Carlos Rolón turns two-story lobby into biggest artwork in Sculpture Milwaukee's history.
May 24th, 2019
City Shrinking, Says Census Bureau
Milwaukee region drops from 30th to 31st largest, passed by Austin area.
May 24th, 2019
Alderman Terry Witkowski Resigning
Barrett-ally stepping down. Witkowski's aide, Scott Spiker, has filed to run for his seat.
May 23rd, 2019
2019 Mayor’s Design Awards Recipients
Here are winners of annual awards for the best in Milwaukee design.
May 22nd, 2019
Maurer’s Urban Market Opens
New downtown grocery store opens at street level of 7Seventy7 apartment tower.
May 22nd, 2019
Council Proposes 3% Raise for Employees Living in City
Proposal in response to Republican law ending city residency requirement.
May 22nd, 2019
Council Holds Streetcar Extension
Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.
May 21st, 2019
Will Lena Taylor Run for Mayor?
Group attempting to draft Democratic Senator to run in crowded field.
May 20th, 2019
Who Will Lead VISIT Milwaukee?
Longtime president leaving at end of 2019 as convention center expansion, DNC loom.
May 20th, 2019
Tim Pauly of Broken Bat Brewing
What's next for the baseball-themed brewery? Pauly talks expansion, overcoming adversity and how to name a baseball beer.
May 17th, 2019
Robert Greenstreet Stepping Down as Dean of SARUP
Long-time UWM leader will return to teaching after 29 years at helm of architecture school.
May 17th, 2019
InterLace Boutique Apartments in the Historic Third Ward
From Paintball Dave's to pets and dishwashers.
May 17th, 2019
Underrated Indianapolis
Milwaukeeans like to think their city is the Midwest's best-kept secret, but maybe it's Indy.
May 17th, 2019
Breaking Down the Streetcar Financing Plan
How would the city fund the $160 million, three-mile route?
May 16th, 2019
Milwaukee Brewing Co. Hires David Hock as CEO
Industry veteran most recently worked at distributor Beechwood Sales and Service.
May 16th, 2019
Contractor With Guns, White Supremacy Sticker Again At Issue
American Sewer Services employee is reported to have directed racial slur and other "colorful" language at city employee
May 16th, 2019
Oh, Those Dreaded Plastic Bags
Council debates what to do with bags that clog up recycling process.
May 15th, 2019
Joaquin Altoro To Lead WHEDA
Evers picks Milwaukee resident to lead agency responsible for affordable housing.
May 15th, 2019
Recycling Costs Rise By $457,000 Per Year
Changes by China will mean higher cost for taxpayers for recycling.
May 15th, 2019
A Town Square for Downtown Milwaukee
City proposes Vel R. Phillips Plaza along W. Wisconsin Ave. with cafe and streetcar stop.
May 14th, 2019
City, Bublr Plan Bike Share Expansion
Federal grant will add 26 stations, 250 bikes and service to more areas by end of 2020.
May 14th, 2019
Illinois Kills Hiawatha Expansion
Illinois governor kills $195 million plan to expand service between Milwaukee and Chicago.
May 14th, 2019
Talgo Lands $139 Million Contract
Will build the rail cars at its N. 27th St. facility in Milwaukee's Century City development.
May 14th, 2019
Lurie Still Planning Bay View Project
Buildings' size has shrunk. Architecture firm continues to meet with Ald. Tony Zielinski.
May 13th, 2019
Bucks Painting Walker’s Point Mural
Team collaborating with property owner and BigShot Robot to "Fear the Deer."
May 13th, 2019
Cheeseheads Maker Adding Event Space
Hidden in Walker's Point, manufacturing facility does tours, now plans space for events
May 13th, 2019
Legacy Lofts Ribbon Cutting
Historic structure and new building are already full.
May 10th, 2019
The Milwaukee Anthology
Editor Justin Kern joins the show to discuss what went into making a book that attempts to cover the entire city
May 10th, 2019
New Land Building Wins Federal Grant
Grant will help finance engineering work on tallest proposed timber tower in North America.
May 10th, 2019
First 6 Sculpture Milwaukee Pieces Installed
Full exhibit opens June 7th. Take a sneak peek today.
May 9th, 2019
Ogden Files for Lower East Side Zoning Change
Company advancing with terracotta-clad, 76-unit apartment complex on N. Water St.
May 9th, 2019
City a Leader in Complete Streets Policy
Milwaukee's Complete Streets policy ranks third nationally in report, but yet to be tested.
May 9th, 2019
Electric Scooters Could Return This Year
Bill working its way through state Legislature to legalize electric scooters.
May 8th, 2019
Milwaukee Has $5.7 Billion Tourism Impact
One in four state tourism dollars generated by metro Milwaukee.
May 8th, 2019
Former Alderman Charged With Accepting $30,000 Bribe Over Strip Club
Willie Wade allegedly accepted $30,000 bribe to support downtown strip club.
May 8th, 2019
Sculpture Milwaukee to Transform Chase Tower
Two-story lobby will become a beacon at center of annual sculpture exhibit.
May 7th, 2019
Council Clears Path for Streetcar Lawsuit
Lawsuit would be the first of 11 planned by Hupy & Abraham.
May 7th, 2019
Council Says Marcus Center Not Historic
Votes down designation and compromise to save Kiley grove with a friends group.
May 7th, 2019
Council Okays Subsidy for One MKE Plaza
Comptroller calls the deal a "significant risk" but council votes 12-3 in favor.
May 7th, 2019
Milwaukee Preservation Alliance
MPA board president Peter Zanghi joins the show to discuss the group's advocacy campaign, upcoming events
May 6th, 2019
Visions of the Harbor District’s Future
UWM students examine housing, parks, a hotel, school and more for S. Water St.
May 6th, 2019
Habitat Building 100 Homes in Midtown
Brewers star Ryan Braun, Racing Sausages join volunteers to build house on N. 29th St.
May 3rd, 2019
A Clarke Square Groundbreaking
Unconventional partnership breaks ground on 40-unit apartment building.
May 3rd, 2019
What’s Happening in the New 9th?
Ald. Chantia Lewis plans a State-of-the-District speech focused on a new economic model.
May 3rd, 2019
Northridge Owners Appeal Raze Order
City wants to redevelop vacant mall citing inaction, safety concerns, but ownership objects.
May 3rd, 2019
11 Key Facts About Streetcar Extensions
Love the idea? Hate it? Either way we have all the details.
May 2nd, 2019
Barrett Talks Up Streetcar Extension
Mayor discusses three-part streetcar extension in interview with Urban Milwaukee.
May 2nd, 2019
Downtown Huron Building Breaks Ground
Jeffers' track record wins praise, gains $14 million crowdfunding for 11-story office tower.
May 2nd, 2019
Mayor Wants Three Streetcar Extensions
Will request engineering study of extensions to Bronzeville and Walker's Point
May 1st, 2019
Pepper Pot Coming to Harambee
City panel okays sale of building. MLK Dr. location the second for restaurateur Dwight Jackson.
May 1st, 2019
Committee Says Marcus Center Isn’t Historic
City committee overrules Historic Preservation Commission. Full Common Council up next.
Apr 30th, 2019
Harbor District Apartment Plan Advances
Proposed 200-unit apartment complex targets employees at new Harbor District firms.
Apr 30th, 2019
Committee Okays City Funds for Ikon Hotel
One MKE Plaza proposal for old Sears site on North Ave. gets first city approval.
Apr 30th, 2019
MSOE To Redevelop Oldest Residence Hall
Aging Johnson Hall will become Hermann Viets Tower, gain glassy, southern addition.
Apr 29th, 2019
Arbor Day Edition
Mayor, MPS Superintendent, 4th graders plant 32 trees at Ohio Playfield.
Apr 26th, 2019
Mitchell St. Group Wins YP Week Contest
Civic/business group wins $5,000 for plan to turn Modjeska Theatre into community center.
Apr 26th, 2019
Jamaican Place Planned for MLK Drive
Pepper Pot to buy building from city, invest $920,000 in restaurant, catering operation.
Apr 26th, 2019
Tour Milwaukee’s Eco Neighborhood
Online map highlights points of interest in blossoming Lindsay Heights area.
Apr 26th, 2019
Will DNC Convention Help Small Businesses?
Common Council seeks ways to spread economic impact beyond Downtown.
Apr 25th, 2019
Who Can Get a Free Lead Filter?
City departments offer maze of options to get a lead removal water filter. Who's eligible?
Apr 25th, 2019
Milwaukeeans Getting Worse at Driving
Crashes up 51% since 2009. Is cell phone use by drivers helping drive numbers?
Apr 25th, 2019
The Cold War With We Energies
Bauman, other aldermen believe city is charging too little for utility's use of city land.
Apr 24th, 2019
Meet the City’s Pothole Patrol
Turns out those frequently maligned parking checkers do more than issue tickets.
Apr 24th, 2019
11 Streetcar Lawsuits Coming
City poised to deny claim by motorcyclist, clearing way for first of 11 lawsuits.
Apr 23rd, 2019
Walk Bay View Through Jane Jacobs’ Eyes
We'll examine and discuss Kinnickinnic Ave., Bay View's main street, for Jane's Walk in May.
Apr 23rd, 2019
Who Wants to Design A New City Flag?
Common Council starting process intended to end flag debate.
Apr 23rd, 2019
DA Asked To Consider Charging City Officials
Hamilton, Donovan ask Chisholm to review top officials' actions on lead program problems.
Apr 22nd, 2019
5 Can’t-Miss YPWeek Events
Top picks from a week of events for young professionals and those young at heart.
Apr 22nd, 2019
Wangard Advances Harbor District Plan
Plan Commission approves rezoning request for 200-unit apartment complex.
Apr 22nd, 2019
Weekend Getaway to Minneapolis
Regardless of the weather, our neighbor to the north has lots to offer.
Apr 20th, 2019
Ultra Lofts Rise in Deer District
In just a few months people will be living in Milwaukee's newest neighborhood.
Apr 19th, 2019
Jane’s Walk Milwaukee
Organizers of the month-long event preview the different walks, vision of writer Jane Jacobs.
Apr 19th, 2019
Milwaukee’s First Eco-Neighborhood
Community partners celebrate reinvigoration of Lindsay Heights neighborhood.
Apr 18th, 2019
Who Wants to Run Milwaukee Brewing?
Ever growing Milwaukee Brewing Co. is hiring a new CEO as Jim McCabe steps down.
Apr 18th, 2019
John La Fave and “The Wire”
Embattled Register of Deeds may have borrowed a scheme from the HBO drama.
Apr 18th, 2019
Construction Starting on Huron Building
11-story office tower went through complicated, four-year design process.
Apr 17th, 2019
A Luxury Tower with Affordable Housing
Housing Authority to build 32-story, $150 million tower whose income would support affordable housing across city.
Apr 17th, 2019
Study Finds Danger in Painted Bike Lanes
Striped bike lanes actually cause motorists to drive closer to bicyclists.
Apr 17th, 2019
“Fear the Deer” Office Tower Cheers Team
BMO Harris Bank lights up downtown skyline to celebrate the Milwaukee Bucks.
Apr 17th, 2019
Kinn Hotel Plan Grows a Living Wall
But area alderman Bob Bauman is likely to oppose project.
Apr 16th, 2019
Council Approves “John Shaming” for Prostitution
Unanimously supports higher fines, shaming customers. But sex workers group objects.
Apr 16th, 2019
Barrett Blasted on Infant Mortality Grant
African-American led organizations say Mayor, Kowalik killed their effort to get grant.
Apr 16th, 2019
Common Council Candidate Justin Bielinski
Organizer Justin Bielinski discusses his campaign to replace Bob Donovan at City Hall.
Apr 15th, 2019
20th MANDI Awards Get Big Turnout
Many politicians at celebration honoring those improving city's neighborhoods.
Apr 12th, 2019
The Good Hope Commons
Library will anchor new apartment building on city's far northwest side.
Apr 12th, 2019
Bucks, City Unveil “Fear the Deer” Streetcar
Learn how to find the vehicle, and see what's inside.
Apr 12th, 2019
Bucks Turn Milwaukee River Green
Team painting the city green for the NBA playoffs.
Apr 12th, 2019
Continuum Moves to Watts Building
Architecture and planning firm buys classic downtown building, plans to renovate it.
Apr 11th, 2019
City Will Shame Prostitutes’ Customers
Get caught paying for sex? That'll cost you $2,500 and maybe exposure on TV.
Apr 11th, 2019
Kowalik Reshaping Health Department
Commissioner reorganizing troubled, 254-person agency, first such effort in 10 years.
Apr 11th, 2019
City Moves to Demolish Northridge Mall
Condemnation order starts process to razing building and perhaps seizing property.
Apr 11th, 2019
Bucks Will Paint Cream City Green
Team's big plans include dying the river, wrapping the streetcar and lighting up high rises.
Apr 10th, 2019
Whatever Became of Boston Store Subsidy?
City gave company $1.9 million for renovations before it went bankrupt. Where did it go?
Apr 10th, 2019
Neighbors Okay Water St. Project Plan
Odgen's six-floor, 76 unit apartment complex along Jackson gets support.
Apr 10th, 2019
Marcus Center Trees Removed Before Permit Issued
Four of 36 trees were approved for this, but removal done before permit received.
Apr 9th, 2019
Pattee, Urbal Tea Partner on New Cafe
Developer buying building on S.13th St. in Polonia neighborhood for cafe and tea factory.
Apr 9th, 2019
Committee Questions Grand Avenue Deal
Deal approved after hard questions on city subsidy for $92 million mall redevelopment.
Apr 9th, 2019
Register of Deeds John La Fave Retires
Announcement comes two months after FBI raid of his office.
Apr 9th, 2019
City’s Spring Turnout Up 50% Since 2017!
Contrary to early report, Milwaukee actually had strong turnout for Supreme Court race.
Apr 8th, 2019
Saint John’s New Lakefront Tower
22-story tower is rising on N. Prospect Ave.
Apr 5th, 2019
Lurie’s Bay View Proposal Not Dead
Withdrawing zoning application doesn't mean project is canceled.
Apr 5th, 2019
Milwaukee’s Less Than Glamorous History
Matthew Prigge discusses his new book on Newhall House fire and other dark incidents in Milwaukee's past.
Apr 5th, 2019
Dimitrijevic Will Run For Common Council
County Supervisor wants to represent Bay View at City Hall.
Apr 5th, 2019
MPD Complying With ACLU Settlement
Changes due to suit alleging Milwaukee Police stop-and-frisk policy used racial profiling.
Apr 5th, 2019
Giannis Mural Planned for Walker’s Point
Mural of potential MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will join Brewers' MVP Christian Yelich.
Apr 5th, 2019
City Tourism Boost from Cruise Ships?
Port Milwaukee angling to make city an anchor in growing Great Lakes cruise industry.
Apr 5th, 2019
What’s the Infrastructure Plan for DNC?
Council, led by Bauman, pushes for city to have citywide, coordinated plan for convention.
Apr 4th, 2019
520 New Affordable Apartments Planned
Seven affordable housing projects in city win 22.5% of state's latest WHEDA tax credits.
Apr 4th, 2019
Council Wants Better Pothole Response
Public Works officials say Milwaukee bests other cities. Not good enough, aldermen say.
Apr 4th, 2019
Proposed Downtown Hotel Loses Two Floors
Change made to please historic commission, which still holds the project until next month.
Apr 3rd, 2019
7 Numbers That Explain The Election
Neubauer did better yet worse than expected in Milwaukee, which decided statewide race.
Apr 3rd, 2019
76-Unit Apartment Complex for Jackson at Water
Ogden Multifamily Partners hopes to build five-story building at north end of Water Street.
Apr 2nd, 2019
More Parking, Traffic Flow for East Side
Arlington Place will become two-way street between Brady and Warren.
Apr 2nd, 2019
Vote For Best Group, People Helping City
You can vote for MANDI's "People's Choice Award," help a favorite non-profit win $1,000.
Apr 2nd, 2019
Marcus Center, Kiley Grove Deemed Historic
Commission decision stalls redevelopment, but allows four ailing trees to be cut down.
Apr 1st, 2019
Candidates for Supreme Court, School Board
Milwaukeeans will find at least three contested races on the ballot.
Apr 1st, 2019
Making America’s Cleanest City?
City initiating campaign and steep fines for littering to help clean up Milwaukee.
Apr 1st, 2019
BMO Tower Gets Glassy
Glass facade installation begins on 25-story building's lower floors while steel beams rise above.
Mar 29th, 2019
Sarah Greenberg of Forward Community Investments
Learn how a non-profit goes where the banks don't to address social, economic and racial disparities.
Mar 29th, 2019
Should You Flush Dog Poop?
We know you've been wondering: What's the safest way to dispose of pet feces?
Mar 28th, 2019
7 Takeaways From Ikon Hotel Deal
Will city build a pedestrian bridge? A beer bet on what? How many stoplights from Downtown?
Mar 28th, 2019
Old Sears Building to Become New Hotel
80-room Ikon Hotel and 24,600-square-foot conference center planned for 21st and North.
Mar 27th, 2019
Building a Better Protected Bike Lane
The city's plastic bollards were a bust. Officials considering new design options.
Mar 27th, 2019
Retired Drivers Shall Help Plow Our Snow
So says the Common Council. Unanimously. Program will begin next winter.
Mar 27th, 2019
$100 Million Will Transform Old Schuster’s
Medical College and Greater Milwaukee Foundation will anchor redone Bronzeville building.
Mar 26th, 2019
Food Truck Truce Reached
But not before Donovan takes shots at the streetcar, potholes, Barrett and Tony Zielinski.
Mar 26th, 2019
Milwaukee’s Irish History with Carl Baehr
Milwaukee historian Carl Baehr joins the show to discuss the Cream City's Emerald Isle connections.
Mar 25th, 2019
Cambridge North Apartments Rise
New building being built on city's Lower East Side.
Mar 22nd, 2019
FLAC, Get the Lead Out Fight City Over Lead Posioning
Groups have a showdown with city officials over claims surrounding city's failure on lead poisoning, infant mortality.
Mar 22nd, 2019
Who Should Win A Mayor’s Design Award?
Nominations open until March 31st for 22nd annual Mayor's Design Awards contest.
Mar 22nd, 2019
$9 Million for Grand Avenue Replacement
Redevelopment Authority approves TIF district to support The Avenue's public areas.
Mar 21st, 2019
KinetiK Rises on Kinnickinnic
Bay View's new gateway, a 6-story, 144 unit complex, is quickly taking shape.
Mar 20th, 2019
Villard Commons Makes Design Changes
Modifications will reduce cost of 43-unit affordable housing project on 37th and Villard.
Mar 20th, 2019
Who Gets Design Oversight?
Bauman wants council control over overlay zones, while DCD, local developers object.
Mar 19th, 2019
Panel Okays MPS School’s Sale to Charter
City committee allows Hayes school to be the first sold under controversial 2015 state law.
Mar 19th, 2019
Commission Deems Journal Sentinel Complex Historic
Two council members push for designation in advance of paper's possible relocation.
Mar 18th, 2019
Foxconn Pledges To Build Manufacturing Plant This Year
Company says it will break ground on one-million-square-foot plant this summer.
Mar 18th, 2019
Marquette’s Hub for Athletic Performance Opens
See inside Marquette's newest building
Mar 15th, 2019
Bucks Unveil Master Plan for Park East
Team has concept for land near Fiserv Forum, now needs to find development partners.
Mar 15th, 2019
4 Ways To Get Involved In DNC
12,000 volunteers needed for 2020 Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee.
Mar 15th, 2019
Bucks Installing Rooftop Logo
Yes, "fiserv.forum" will shine brightly in aerial views of city.
Mar 15th, 2019
Streetcar Extension Planned To Start in September
Extension to convention center would open in time for 2020 Democratic Convention.
Mar 14th, 2019
Ashley Booth of HNTB
Milwaukee-based transit consultant joins the podcast to talk about HNTB's move Downtown and working on The Hop.
Mar 14th, 2019
To Host DNC, Barrett Must Be Reelected
He's clearly running, but still hasn't officially announced a race he badly wants to win.
Mar 14th, 2019
Silk Group Buys Art’s Performing Center
No more punning for strip club, now to be known as Silk on Water.
Mar 13th, 2019
Barrett Vetoes Food Truck Ban
"We should support the opportunities and great flavors they bring to Milwaukee."
Mar 13th, 2019
7 New Downtown Hotels for DNC
Downtown room count will grow by over 10 percent in time for 2020 convention.
Mar 12th, 2019
Why Did Democrats Choose Milwaukee?
Choosing this city for 2020 convention is about winning and signaling Democratic values.
Mar 11th, 2019
City Approves DNC Contract
City expects $50 million from federal government to pay for security.
Mar 11th, 2019
12 Rules For City in DNC Convention Contract
Democrats want lots of insurance, safes, security, live streaming and more.
Mar 11th, 2019
City Wins 2020 Democratic Convention
Barrett and other leaders help city beat out Miami and Houston for national convention.
Mar 11th, 2019
Barrett Offers Upbeat State of City Speech
Mayor touts employers coming to city, The Hop's launch and a friendly governor.
Mar 11th, 2019
Any City Progress on Affordable Housing?
Has Barrett's 10,000 homes initiative had an impact? Council members give mixed grades
Mar 10th, 2019
Donovan Won’t Run for Re-Election
Fightin' Bob is walking away. Zamarripa and Bielinski likely to run for council seat.
Mar 10th, 2019
New Downtown Boutique Hotel Planned
Developer would add five floors to historic building, creating nine-story hotel.
Mar 9th, 2019
Erecting a National Leader?
New home for Physician Assistant Studies as Marquette continues to transform campus.
Mar 8th, 2019
Construction To Start on Three Downtown Hotels
Hotels are planned to open just in time for the Democratic National Convention.
Mar 6th, 2019
Who Will (Finally) Clear The Snow?
"Why did you stop sending out front-end loaders to finish the job?" irate alderman asks.
Mar 6th, 2019
Retired Drivers to Join Plowing Crew
Bauman's proposal gets endorsed by Department of Public Works, but may take a year.
Mar 6th, 2019
Gov. Evers Announces $30 Million Investment in Alliant Energy Center Expansion
The funding will come through a non-state grant program that provides state bonding support for non-profit or local government projects that have a statewide public purpose.
Mar 6th, 2019
Aldermen Blast City’s Snowplowing
Just how bad is city's operation? Aldermen allege lies and mismanagement.
Mar 5th, 2019
Art and Flowers Combine at Milwaukee Art Museum’s Art in Bloom
The Museum’s popular annual event returns April 11–14 with art-inspired floral arrangements, workshops, lectures, a fashion show and family-friendly activities.
Mar 5th, 2019
Marcus Center Decision Delayed A Month
Proposal to remove four trees from Kiley grove creates more questions than answers.
Mar 5th, 2019
Journal Complex Historic for Now
Historic Preservation Commission grants temporary designation for complex.
Mar 4th, 2019
Marcus Center at a Crossroads
Are upgrades to the Marcus Center and changes to the Kiley grove necessary?
Mar 4th, 2019
The Building That Artificial Intelligence Built
MSOE's new computer science hall is taking shape.
Mar 1st, 2019
MPS Selling Building to Charter Operator Carmen
Deal for Hayes School would be first under state's 2015 surplus schools law.
Mar 1st, 2019
Milwaukee’s Pedestrian Plan
James Hannig and Michael Amsden join the podcast to talk about laying the groundwork for a more walkable city.
Feb 28th, 2019
Streetcar Manager Leaving
Darryll Simpson will lead New Orleans transit agency.
Feb 28th, 2019
Council Approves North America’s Tallest Timber Tower
Milwaukee could be home to tallest wood building in Western Hemisphere by 2021.
Feb 27th, 2019
Washington Heights’ Creative Hub
Private studio space for creatives on city's west side proves immediately popular.
Feb 27th, 2019
An Extra Four Days to Pay Parking Tickets
City extending grace period on parking ticket payments.
Feb 26th, 2019
Food Trucks Banned on W. National Ave.
Council approves resolution to ban food trucks from S. Layton Blvd. west to city limits.
Feb 26th, 2019
Littering Will Now Cost $500
Council raises minimum fine from $25 to $500. "Our streets are dirty," says Ald. Stamper.
Feb 26th, 2019
Inside the Bobblehead Museum
World's largest collection of bobbleheads, a must-see for sports fans, opens in Walker's Point.
Feb 25th, 2019
Milwaukee Ballet’s New Home
Baumgartner Center for Dance intended to elevate ballet's presence around the world.
Feb 22nd, 2019
Engineering Firm HNTB Moving Downtown
Firm that helped design streetcar ends up on streetcar route, moving 90 employees with it.
Feb 21st, 2019
City Could Become Hemp Grower
Common Council commissions study of feasibility of hemp farm for Century City.
Feb 21st, 2019
Genke Buys Alchemist Theatre Building
SG Property Development will preserve, restore 1927 building on Bay View's main street.
Feb 20th, 2019
Western Hemisphere’s Tallest Timber Tower Okayed
New Land's 21-story apartment tower, Ascent, gets approved by council committee.
Feb 20th, 2019
Rexnord’s New Buildings Sell for $14.4 Million
Industrial company expected to move hundreds of office jobs Downtown.
Feb 20th, 2019
Rexnord Moving Downtown
Milwaukee-based industrial conglomerate will lease office buildings on Michigan St.
Feb 19th, 2019
Vote Tuesday for Milwaukee School Board
February 19th primary has one race: MPS board seat for south side & downtown district.
Feb 18th, 2019
The Vanishing Bradley Center
The Fortress on Fourth looks much less imposing these days.
Feb 15th, 2019
Council Will Now Make Flag Decision
Will city ever have new flag? Council punted issue to arts board and board punted it back.
Feb 14th, 2019
City Struggles to Keep Up Snow Plowing
Problems include aging equipment, staff shortages and inexperienced operators.
Feb 14th, 2019
Three City Libraries Will Get Solar
But city wants to install five times more solar power and faces We Energies opposition.
Feb 13th, 2019
Track The Hop in Real Time
Yes, real time data is now available, so you know exactly when to catch the streetcar.
Feb 12th, 2019
Bucks Plan Massive Arena Signs
Will you take a selfie with a monumental, 50-foot-wide fiserv.forum sign?
Feb 12th, 2019
Summit Credit Union Coming to Walker’s Point
New branch of growing credit union will be located along S. 1st St. at Freshwater Plaza.
Feb 11th, 2019
Michels Corp. Begins Work on River One
Piles being driven for $49 million first phase of Harbor District project on KK River.
Feb 8th, 2019
Bucks’ New Bar Is “The MECCA”
"The MECCA Sports Bar and Grill" is a tribute to team's original home.
Feb 7th, 2019
13 Developers Plan 753 Affordable Apartments
Developers request $10.6 million in tax credits to support 13 different projects.
Feb 7th, 2019
So is the Journal Building Historic?
Historic Preservation Commission goes from one preservation battle to another.
Feb 5th, 2019
Council Approves Civilian Health Oversight Board
In the wake of health department's critical failures, mayor and council want more oversight.
Feb 5th, 2019
The Marcus Center is Historic. For Now
Commission grants temporary historic designation, though Marcus Center opposed it.
Feb 5th, 2019
New Pizza Place for Midtown
NYPD founder plans new restaurant, Lucci's, on W. Capitol Dr.
Feb 4th, 2019
A Riverwalk for Menomonee Valley
City unveils final design standards for unique trail emphasizing natural feel, connectivity.
Feb 4th, 2019
New Leader for Zoning Appeals Board
Mayor picks attorney Brett Blomme to succeed controversial BOZA board chair.
Feb 4th, 2019
Milwaukee’s New Granary
Apartments being created from the shell of century-old industrial building.
Feb 1st, 2019
Who Wants The Modjeska Theatre?
Historic Mitchell St. theater for sale or lease as an entertainment venue, but needs repairs.
Jan 30th, 2019
Lurie’s Bay View Project Advancing
Developer submits rezoning request for 200-unit apartment complex alderman opposes.
Jan 30th, 2019
Heartland Advisors Moving to BMO Tower
Milwaukee-based investment firm will move across the street into Irgens' new tower.
Jan 29th, 2019
Is the Marcus Center a Historic Building?
Two architects have nominated 1969 building for historic designation, which would slow redesign.
Jan 28th, 2019
UWM’s New Home for Entrepreneurs
New facility, funded by Lubar family, is nearly complete.
Jan 25th, 2019
Bucks Planning Sports Bar for Live Block
Located next to Good City Brewing, but the name is unknown. We have some suggestions.
Jan 24th, 2019
Tallest Timber Tower Gets First Approval
City Plan Commission endorses plan for North America's tallest mass timber building.
Jan 24th, 2019
Karen Dettmer Will Lead Water Works
Committee puts veteran engineer through the ringer before endorsing her appointment.
Jan 23rd, 2019
Inside Good City Brewing’s New Taproom
New downtown brewery, taproom and restaurant hosts a soft opening this Friday.
Jan 23rd, 2019
American Family Plans Downtown Building
"Fairly large building" planned for Madison insurance company's Milwaukee office.
Jan 22nd, 2019
2900 Apartments Starts to Rise
New 55-unit apartment building at Oakland and Locust will be five floors high.
Jan 18th, 2019
Should the Streetcar Be Free?
How much would it cost to make The Hop free after 2019? And is it worth it?
Jan 18th, 2019
7 Modern Townhomes Off Brady Planned
Developer Jason Pietsch plans pretty pricey condos along Pulaski Park.
Jan 17th, 2019
Watch the Bradley Center Demolition From the Inside
Slow motion video of the detonation and the roof crashing to the ground
Jan 16th, 2019
Broadway Connection Gets Thumbs Up
Historic Preservation Commission approves Joshua Jeffers' 11-story office building.
Jan 15th, 2019
Evers Sells Vision to Local Leaders
Governor urges business leaders to help two parties find common ground on tough issues.
Jan 14th, 2019
Check Out Milwaukee Museum Week
Unique new partnership of 17 groups showcases city's wide range of cultural offerings.
Jan 14th, 2019
Jeffers Enlarges Broadway Connection Building
New East Town office building planned to be two stories taller.
Jan 13th, 2019
Watch the Bradley Center Roof Drop
"Shaped charges" cause massive roof to implode, drop into stadium.
Jan 13th, 2019
Construction Underway on The Yards
Pile driver getting plenty of use to construct foundation for Walker's Point apartment building.
Jan 11th, 2019
See Inside The Quin
Walker's Point newest apartment building welcoming residents.
Jan 11th, 2019
City Extending Streetcar to Convention Center
Short extension can be built without federal funds, adding more ridership.
Jan 8th, 2019
Streetcar Real Time App Coming “As Quickly As Possible”
City promises real time data for The Hop which was supposed to launch in December.
Jan 8th, 2019
Bay View’s New Gateway
The foundation is being laid for New Land's $25 million apartment complex.
Jan 4th, 2019
Who Wants to Redevelop the Capitol Library?
City aims to redevelop sixth library to add to tax base, create new library.
Jan 3rd, 2019
Bradley Center To Go Boom
A series of "shaped charges" will detonate and lower the roof on January 13th.
Jan 3rd, 2019
Construction Moving Along at St. Rita Square
Did DCD and alderman save the project from being value engineered?
Dec 31st, 2018
48 Hours in Wintry Chicago
A winter getaway to a cold city? Yes, and here's how to maximize your fun.
Dec 31st, 2018
From Paintball Dave’s to Pets and Dishwashers
Former warehouse becoming apartments in Third Ward.
Dec 28th, 2018
Top 10 Stories of 2018
Fiserv Forum, Komatsu, Michels, The Hop, but what surprise story took number one?
Dec 28th, 2018
See the Cambria Climb
Shape of Downtown's newest hotel clearly visible.
Dec 27th, 2018
Brady and Water Condo Project Moving Forward
First major downtown condominium project in a decade hopes to break ground in 2019.
Dec 24th, 2018
The Best of Downtown’s Christmas Trees
Downtown buildings get dressed up for the holidays, who does it best?
Dec 24th, 2018
Umami Moto Will Return
Sushi restaurant is seventh tenant announced for Third Street Market Hall.
Dec 21st, 2018
The Easton Rises
Apartment building being constructed on site between Ogden and Brady.
Dec 21st, 2018
Bay View Proposal Gets Smaller, Shorter
After meeting with neighbors, developer reduces project's size by 10 percent, but Zielinski will vote against plan.
Dec 19th, 2018
Huge Michels Deal Gets No Direct Subsidy
Company and 250 jobs moving to city, in new 8-floor complex. City helps finance riverwalk.
Dec 18th, 2018
Council Okays Largest Urban Manufacturing Deal in U.S.
West Milwaukee company will move to city, but will it create any new jobs?
Dec 18th, 2018
Inside the Historic Soldiers Home Theater
See three buildings, from 1860s and 1880s, VA hopes to have redeveloped.
Dec 17th, 2018
The Third Ward’s Electric Apartments
Apartments being built above electrical substation.
Dec 14th, 2018
Broadway Connection Building Is a Go
Law firm Husch Blackwell will anchor Jeffers' nine-story Class A office building.
Dec 14th, 2018
See Concepts For Downtown Museum Campus
UWM Studio envisions new future for Milwaukee Public Museum and Betty Brinn Children's Museum.
Dec 13th, 2018
Hamilton Ally May Run for His Seat
Marvin Pratt's daughter may run. Ald. Hamilton's bid for mayor now seems all but certain.
Dec 12th, 2018
Michels Deal Gets Bigger, Subsidy Smaller
$100 million Harbor District project gets even bigger, but lower subsidy has a down side for workers.
Dec 12th, 2018
Committee Okays $40 Million For Komatsu
But financing for $285 million manufacturing campus gets blasted by Ald. Bauman.
Dec 11th, 2018
Riverwalk Expanding to Harbor District
City introduces design guidelines to extend riverwalk south from inner harbor to Bay View.
Dec 11th, 2018
VA Redeveloping More of Soldiers Home
Issuing RFP to redevelop three more buildings at Civil War-era complex. Old Main redo starts in 2019.
Dec 10th, 2018
Artists, BID Enliven Downtown Streets
Milwaukee Downtown unveils three new art installations in partnership with local artists.
Dec 7th, 2018
Episode 002
What's the deal with Komatsu? And Senator Chris Larson joins the show to talk about the lame duck legislative session.
Dec 6th, 2018
Meet Grand Avenue’s New Food Hall
Local restaurants will replace fast food chains, goal is to be one of top food halls in U.S.
Dec 6th, 2018
Grand Avenue Mall Lands Anchor Tenant
$90 million mall redevelopment attracts engineering firm GRAEF, to lease 35,000 square feet.
Dec 6th, 2018
Komatsu Deal Includes Commuter Rail Station
City would have option to buy site for Walker's Point station for a KRM line.
Dec 4th, 2018
Evers Meets with Mayor, Common Council
Speech at City Hall indicates governor and city might finally be on the same page.
Dec 4th, 2018
America’s Largest Urban Manufacturing Proposal?
City Plan Commission approves land sale for $285 million deal with Komatsu company.
Dec 3rd, 2018
Huge Crowd At Sherman Phoenix Opening
Fire-ravaged bank now home to a market with 28 local businesses.
Dec 1st, 2018
BMO Tower Takes Shape
More than 20 floors from its peak, new building already has dramatic effect on downtown corner.
Nov 30th, 2018
Ashanti Hamilton Files for Mayoral Run
Is Chris Abele planning to back Hamilton?
Nov 29th, 2018
McKinley School Plan Passed Despite Protests
Opponents of affordable housing plan show up at City Hall with signs, to no avail.
Nov 27th, 2018
Council Slaps Down Mayor’s Vetoes
Legislative body rejects all five vetoes by Mayor Tom Barrett.
Nov 27th, 2018
Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes
Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.
Nov 26th, 2018
The Christkindlmarket Is A Place for Gemütlichkeit
German-style market adds life to the plaza in front of the Fiserv Forum.
Nov 23rd, 2018
Arena Apartments Rising
Royal Capital's 550 Ultra Lofts will bring 112 apartment units to the Deer District.
Nov 23rd, 2018
5 Citizens To Give Sincere Thanks
Our Thanksgiving class of 2018, five Milwaukeeans who've made this a better city.
Nov 22nd, 2018
Return of The State Theater
City committee advances group's plan to buy theater building on State St. by end of 2018.
Nov 21st, 2018
Committee Advances McKinley School Project
Opponents demand half the building and half of the low-income housing tax credits.
Nov 20th, 2018
Wildenberg Hotel Will Be Redeveloped
Developer Que El-Amin giving 1856 building new life as anchor of housing development.
Nov 20th, 2018
Transit System’s Bus App Is a Hit
In just over one year, new app generated twice as much revenue as it cost to develop.
Nov 19th, 2018
Resurgent Cincinnati is Lots of Fun
And feels a lot like Milwaukee. Here's a quick guide to all the city has to offer.
Nov 17th, 2018
City’s Lead Program is Working Again
New health commissioner is resolving troubling issues, Mayor Barrett reports.
Nov 16th, 2018
Disconnect Your Downspouts, Get $100
City program affecting 54,000 homes part of plan to prevent Deep Tunnel overflows.
Nov 15th, 2018
10 Curious Details in City’s 2019 Budget
A city store? No more alley repairs? Cutting tree trimming? The $1.5 billion budget has it all.
Nov 14th, 2018
Arts Board Wants New City Flag Search
Process to select popular People's Flag not inclusive enough, board decides, so start over.
Nov 14th, 2018
Council Adopts 2019 City Budget
Average homeowner will see $51.88 increase, no change in total fire and police officers.
Nov 13th, 2018
Should McKinley School Be Redeveloped?
Gorman & Co. pushes redevelopment plan, while a few neighbors vehemently object.
Nov 13th, 2018
City Advances State Theater Redevelopment
Plan would create all-ages venue in old movie theater on 26th and State.
Nov 13th, 2018
MSOE Rising
New center for artificial intelligence appears to be building itself.
Nov 9th, 2018
Indeed Brewing Coming to Milwaukee
Minnesota brewery will open a taproom in Beer City.
Nov 9th, 2018
Construction Starts on St. Rita Square
Senior housing and new "Little Pink Church" will replace St. Rita's on Lower East Side.
Nov 8th, 2018
The Hop Has a Schedule
Streetcar begins operating with a public schedule. When will real-time data arrive?
Nov 8th, 2018
7 Numbers That Explain Election
The election results would have been completely different if not for this.
Nov 7th, 2018
Nikiya Dodd Handily Wins Council Seat
Political veteran could have a big impact on upcoming city budget debate.
Nov 7th, 2018
First Look at New Downtown Hotels
Developer releases renderings of Holiday Inn and Hilton hotels, to be built on Michigan St.
Nov 6th, 2018
Pay Hike for City Politicians Is On Hold
Ald. Chantia Lewis delays vote on 13.6% raise she and some other colleagues want. Mayor threatens veto.
Nov 5th, 2018
Cream City Hostel Buys Building
Partners hope to open unique Riverwest hostel for travelers in May 2019.
Nov 5th, 2018
Milwaukee Pride, City Debut Rainbow Crosswalks
Crosswalks near Cathedral Square Park celebrate city's LGBTQ community.
Nov 3rd, 2018
Streetcar Opens to Public
"This is your assignment: ride the streetcar," says Mayor Barrett.
Nov 2nd, 2018
The Couture Cleared for Takeoff
Long-anticipated project receives financing commitment from federal government.
Nov 2nd, 2018
11 Things to Know Before You Ride The Hop
How many people will ride it? How is it free? Oh so many questions, all answered here.
Nov 1st, 2018
The Little Windmill That Could
Mayor celebrates city's only wind turbine; 1 million kilowatt hours of power earned $53,000
Nov 1st, 2018
Michels Groundbreaking Coming Soon
Company lining up permits for $100 million project to break ground by year's end.
Oct 31st, 2018
Back at the Staircase
Trying to find that one last movie before the festival closes? Try this.
Oct 31st, 2018
Free Pizza, Free Beer, Free Streetcar
Good City and Transfer sponsoring November 2nd party featuring Mayor Tom Barrett.
Oct 31st, 2018
Bay View Stables Deal Finally Approved
After much debate, deal goes forward for equine therapy facility and stable for MPD horses.
Oct 30th, 2018
City Creates TIF for Villard Ave. Project
Deal on 43-unit apartment project is a shift in policy by Barrett administration.
Oct 30th, 2018
Hoan Bridge Test Lights Coming Thursday
Small section of bridge to be lit, synced to Milwaukee Bucks game.
Oct 29th, 2018
Barrett Taps Polenske For Public Works
Veteran City Engineer to become head of 2,300-employee Department of Public Works.
Oct 29th, 2018
Take A Virtual Ride on The Hop
Mayor shows off The Hop in advance of Friday's public opening.
Oct 29th, 2018
Barrett Signs Complete Streets Policy
Mayor, city officials and activists gather to celebrate new legislation.
Oct 29th, 2018
Downtown Tunnel Gets Colorful Mural
"Migration," a 50-foot-long mural, will delight 1,400 migrating weekday pedestrians.
Oct 29th, 2018
Lake Michigan Monster
New black-and-white film by up-and-coming Milwaukee filmmakers.
Oct 27th, 2018
Invisible Lines
New documentary explores Milwaukee's racial dividing lines.
Oct 26th, 2018
Broadway Buildings Get New Life
From eyesore to asset for three small buildings.
Oct 26th, 2018
Bittercube Opening in Uptown Neighborhood
Developer Ryan Pattee brings bitters manufacturer to west side neighborhood.
Oct 26th, 2018
Chevy and the Packers Commit to Cancer Research
#IDriveFor social media campaign to provide $400,000 for cancer research.
Oct 26th, 2018
Many Oppose Kinnickinnic Ave. Buildings
Two-hour meeting allows Bay View neighbors to vent about proposed 220-unit complex.
Oct 25th, 2018
When Will The Hop Have a Schedule?
Streetcar system could launch without one.
Oct 25th, 2018
Streetcar On Time and On Budget
The Hop was on time and "almost balanced to the dime," officials note.
Oct 25th, 2018
New Apartments for Bay View in 2019
Developer Scott Genke plans to build 18-unit building on S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Oct 24th, 2018
Health Department Faces Criminal Probe
Spat between Hamilton and Zielinski reveals DA investigating and Baker hiring lawyer.
Oct 24th, 2018
Bay View American Legion Going Down
Genke razing building; developer plans 37-unit apartment complex on Kinnickinnic.
Oct 24th, 2018
New Development Plans for Streetcar
City details possible changes around a streetcar route to Walker's Point, Bronzeville, Harambee.
Oct 23rd, 2018
City Engaging Businesses Along The Hop Route
Mayor Tom Barrett personally delivers first of nearly 300 kits to businesses.
Oct 22nd, 2018
Soil Testing for The Yards Apartments
Linden Street Partners getting ready for second Walker's Point apartment building.
Oct 22nd, 2018
Halyard Park’s new City Place
New apartment building is the first in a three-phase project for site just north of Downtown.
Oct 19th, 2018
The Milwaukee Music Video Show
Milwaukee musicians on the big screen.
Oct 18th, 2018
Council Passes Complete Streets Policy
Streets for all, not just cars, is now the law of the land.
Oct 17th, 2018
Riverwest Film & Video
New documentary explores how a quirky video store keeps Riverwest weird.
Oct 17th, 2018
‘Sijan’ Is Quite a Story
New documentary highlights an oft-overlooked Milwaukee hero.
Oct 16th, 2018
The Abstract Eye of Downtown Milwaukee
Gallery Night exhibit features work of city photographer Karl Herschede.
Oct 16th, 2018
The Milwaukee Show (I & II)
The best of Milwaukee's filmmakers, with so many the show runs two nights.
Oct 15th, 2018
No Studios Creative Hub Opens
Milwaukee's new artist hub opens today with weekend-long celebration.
Oct 12th, 2018
Marquette’s New Research Center
Facility to focus on the study of athletic and human performance.
Oct 12th, 2018
How Long Will Flag Debate Last?
Arts Board might not have decision on the city flag by the end of 2018.
Oct 11th, 2018
Streetcar Suffers First Collision
Driver opens car door right in front of approaching streetcar; no one hurt.
Oct 9th, 2018
37th Street School Project Extended
Redeveloping school into 49 senior apartments. Developers still applying for tax credits.
Oct 9th, 2018
The Revival of Newspaper Row
Old Journal and Sentinel buildings on E. Mason St. see new life.
Oct 9th, 2018
Barrett Vetoes Inspector General
Council, Mayor at odds over how independent new position should be.
Oct 9th, 2018
Tallest Wood Building in Western Hemisphere
New Land unveils ambitious plan to build 21-story wood apartment building.
Oct 6th, 2018
A New Home for Physician Assistants
Marquette's newest building is rising quickly.
Oct 5th, 2018
Bulls Put Fiserv Forum To The Test
The other PBR -- Professional Bull Riding -- will have arena staff scrambling all weekend.
Oct 4th, 2018
Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy
Proposal on street design places pedestrians and cyclists on same level as motorists
Oct 3rd, 2018
Gonda Resigns from Water Works
Longtime city employee resigns as Milwaukee Water Works director for job at UWM.
Oct 2nd, 2018
Broadway Office Building Plan Advances
Jeffers would add first modern building to historic block.
Oct 2nd, 2018
Will City Adopt a New Flag?
Arts Board doesn't seem crazy about "Peoples' Flag," has invited creators to next meeting.
Oct 2nd, 2018
Hammes HQ Nears Completion
Brookfield firm will move Downtown before the end of the year.
Sep 28th, 2018
Bike to a Bucks Game
Too Much Metal and Fuel Cafe will lead a ride on November 4th.
Sep 28th, 2018
Streetcar Service Starts November 2nd
The Hop to launch with "Grand Hop-ening" celebration November 2nd-4th.
Sep 28th, 2018
MillerCoors Won’t Move Gettelman House
Historic home will be restored, but plans to move it across the street are canceled.
Sep 27th, 2018
City Lands $285 Million Industrial Campus
Komatsu Mining will move its West Milwaukee mining equipment campus to Harbor District.
Sep 27th, 2018
Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees
But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.
Sep 25th, 2018
The Inspector General Is Coming
Common Council creates its own watchdog to monitor city departments.
Sep 25th, 2018
Barrett Unveils 2019 Budget Proposal
Proposal would add 10 police officers, spend $20 million on lead abatement efforts.
Sep 25th, 2018
Riverwest Hostel In Final Funding Push
Project must raise $100,000 more from investors to complete financing package.
Sep 25th, 2018
New Apartments for 5th and National
Building many thought would be demolished finds new life.
Sep 21st, 2018
How a Road Diet Made 5th St. Fat
City narrowed street, widened sidewalks and economic growth quickly followed.
Sep 21st, 2018
Three New “Historic” Homes For East Side
City committee designates vacant land as historic, allows three new homes near Water Tower.
Sep 18th, 2018
Craft Brewer’s Century City Plan Approved
City takes a loss on sale to Good City Brewing, but feels project is a big long-term win.
Sep 18th, 2018
BMO Tower Starts to Climb
Parking garage at base of new 25-story tower is now visible.
Sep 14th, 2018
Baker To Testify Before Common Council
110 pages of text messages show ex-Health Department head knew about lead problems.
Sep 14th, 2018
Demand-Based Street Parking Coming
City will raise and lower fees based on demand, so more revenue and access to parking.
Sep 13th, 2018
Illinois Blocking Amtrak Expansion
Glenview, IL residents oppose plan to expand Hiawatha line from 7 to 10 round trips daily.
Sep 12th, 2018
City Advances $8.1 Million TIF for Michels
Stunning $100 million project along KK River could bring 800 jobs to Harbor District.
Sep 12th, 2018
Foxconn Hiring Real Estate Specialists
Three specialists sought. But what's left to buy?
Sep 11th, 2018
Developer Planning Apartments for Bay View American Legion
Small proposal gets large reaction from Bay View residents and Ald. Tony Zielinski.
Sep 10th, 2018
Full Speed Ahead on Symphony Project
Prep work for moving wall 35 feet into street is underway.
Sep 7th, 2018
The Fortress Nearly Ready for Residents
126-year-old factory will be home to 132 modern apartments.
Sep 6th, 2018
Why Another Downtown Grocery Store?
Location, density and growth are key drivers of new store.
Sep 6th, 2018
Fiserv Forum Kills With The Killers
Fireworks, confetti, a splashy new arena with cool bathrooms plus the Violent Femmes.
Sep 5th, 2018
Council Okays New Health Commissioner
Unanimous vote hands Jeanette Kowalik one of the most difficult jobs in city government.
Sep 5th, 2018
Health Commissioner Pick Gets First Approval
Kowalik wins unanimous vote from committee, interim commissioner reveals ongoing issues.
Sep 4th, 2018
Terra Cotta on the East Side
New building brings back a material not used for decades in Milwaukee.
Aug 31st, 2018
Work Starts on 2900 Apartments
Building with Cousins on Oakland and Locust goes down; five story complex going up.
Aug 31st, 2018
Inside The 42
Glass + Griddle restaurant, beer garden opening in time for motorcyclists to roll into town.
Aug 28th, 2018
Bucks Honor Herb Kohl at Arena Opening
Senator Kohl owned team from 1985-2014, made sure NBA franchise stayed in Milwaukee.
Aug 26th, 2018
Fiserv Forum by the Numbers
79 pieces of art, 8,000 tons of steel and 17,500 seats.
Aug 26th, 2018
Bucks Open Fiserv Forum
"The most forward-thinking, 21st-century building," says Bucks president Peter Feigin.
Aug 26th, 2018
MSOE’s New AI Hall
Construction has begun on Diercks Computational Science Hall.
Aug 24th, 2018
Inside Marquette’s New Residence Hall
New $108-million, 865-bed residence hall, Wild Commons, opens to students this week.
Aug 20th, 2018
SEVEN04 Place Takes Shape
Young developer Brandon Rule's first project rising at 7th and National.
Aug 17th, 2018
MillerCoors Razes Historic Gettelman Building
Brewery's demolition part of compromise to add parking, preserve Gettleman house.
Aug 16th, 2018
Potawatomi Tops Off New Hotel Tower
Construction has reached its peak on second tower of casino hotel.
Aug 16th, 2018
All the Election Data You Want
It was one for the history books, with many surprising results and newcomers.
Aug 15th, 2018
Predict the Election, Win Free Prizes
Just how smart are Urban Milwaukee readers? We are about to find out.
Aug 14th, 2018
Guide to Republican Candidates
Republican U.S. Senate duel leads the way on Tuesday's ballot.
Aug 13th, 2018
Candidates for Common Council
Six candidates for 5th District in only primary contest.
Aug 13th, 2018
Democratic Candidate Guide
Packed Democratic gubernatorial race and county sheriff contest are top items on Tuesday's ballot.
Aug 13th, 2018
Nine10 at Land Place Rises
Apartment building rising just a few blocks from Brady Street.
Aug 10th, 2018
New Homes Popping Up Around Brady Street
One of the city's oldest neighborhoods is a hotbed for new construction.
Aug 10th, 2018
Port Supported 1,309 Jobs, $106 Million in Trade in 2017
New port director introduces report trumpeting harbor's value to Milwaukee, but is there a salt shortage looming?
Aug 9th, 2018
Up-Down Milwaukee Opening This Month
Arcade bar will become western anchor for Brady Street.
Aug 8th, 2018
Milwaukee Streetcar Insider Tour
Get an up close look at The Hop and ask questions of the experts leading the project.
Aug 8th, 2018
4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.
Aug 7th, 2018
Why the Historic Pumping Station Was Demolished
Could Michels have saved the building and incorporated it into its $100 million plan?
Aug 7th, 2018
Historic Commission Saves Clarke Square Building
Notre Dame School of Milwaukee wants to demolish building for open space.
Aug 6th, 2018
Michels Announces $100 Million Harbor District Plan
Apartments, a hotel, multiple office buildings and new restaurants planned.
Aug 6th, 2018
New Lower East Side Apartments
Klein Development developing 96-unit building south of E. Brady St.
Aug 3rd, 2018
Should City Buy Third Ward Swing Bridge?
Ald. Robert Bauman advances idea to turn swing bridge into pedestrian bridge.
Aug 3rd, 2018
State Selects City Sites for New Buildings
Will it build on one or both sites? State now has tough choice to make.
Aug 2nd, 2018
City Debuts New Parking Meters
All 7,000 will ultimately be switched. Not sexy says Barrett, but he thinks public will approve.
Aug 2nd, 2018
Police Can Soon Seize Scooters
Effective August 4. Now up to Legislature to change state law and make scooters legal.
Aug 1st, 2018
City Will Impound, Yet Legalize Scooters
New plan allows city to impound scooters until state law makes them legal.
Jul 31st, 2018
The Milverine Gets a Music Video
Milwaukee's most famous pedestrian now has a tribute song.
Jul 30th, 2018
Legacy Lofts Rises in Lindsay Heights
Historic structure and new building will be joined to create 64 affordable apartments.
Jul 27th, 2018
Bucks Will Play in Fiserv Forum
After multiple denials, Brookfield-based financial services company buys naming rights.
Jul 26th, 2018
Good City Expands to Century City
Craft brewery will locate its office and warehouse on 31st and Capitol in redeveloping area.
Jul 26th, 2018
Horse Stables for Bay View
New home for police department horses and therapy center. But does deal make sense for city?
Jul 24th, 2018
Police Issue First Ticket for Scooter Crash
Pedestrian on sidewalk struck by Bird scooter operator on N. Downer Ave.
Jul 23rd, 2018
Council Delays Flag Decision
Delegates Milwaukee Arts Board to decide if new flag needed and how to proceed.
Jul 19th, 2018
All Hail The “People’s Flag”
Huge version of flag installed a block from City Hall just before vote on whether to adopt it.
Jul 19th, 2018
Zielinski Backs Scooter Operator Bird
Alderman wants city lobbyists to push for state legislation to legalize scooters.
Jul 19th, 2018
Committee Okays Dockless Bike Sharing
LimeBike and others could operate by late August, if full council approves measure.
Jul 18th, 2018
City Moves to Impound Bird Scooters
With no authority to legalize scooters, city officials move to get them off the streets.
Jul 18th, 2018
New Homes Planned for East Side
Sticky details delay developer's plan for three homes near Columbia St. Mary's.
Jul 18th, 2018
The Guerrilla Grand Prix
New bike racing series uses an unusual track: parking garages
Jul 17th, 2018
Bucks Plan German-Style Holiday Market
New plaza to feature Christkindlmarket from November 17th through December 31st.
Jul 16th, 2018
New Giannis Mural on South Side
Milwaukee Bucks fan commissions mural of NBA super star Antetokounmpo.
Jul 16th, 2018
City’s First Mass Timber Building Planned
New Land 's environmentally-friendly office building planned for Downtown.
Jul 13th, 2018
City’s $3.4 Million Settlement Will Cost More?
IT costs weren't factored into city settlement of ACLU suit, could increase price tag.
Jul 12th, 2018
Council Backs Less Mayoral Power Over FPC
Votes 13-1 to ask state to reduce mayor's power to appoint Fire and Police leader.
Jul 11th, 2018
Zielinski Ramps Up Mayoral Campaign
"I want to run against Barrett," alderman says, laying out issues he will use against mayor.
Jul 10th, 2018
Jeffers Saves Historic Parish House
Downtown church gets new lease on life from creative developer and state law change.
Jul 10th, 2018
City Sues Scooter Operator Bird
First courthouse showdown is scheduled for Friday the 13th.
Jul 9th, 2018
Meet Trestle Park
Milwaukee's newest park, in the Third Ward, offers incredible river views.
Jul 6th, 2018
Should Milwaukee Elect Police Chief?
Alderman Rainey's proposal gets discussion, but not much support.
Jul 6th, 2018
Historic Broadway Buildings Will Be Reclaimed
Another historic project for David Uihlein, redoing three buildings built in 1900.
Jul 3rd, 2018
See Inside the City’s Tallest Apartment Tower
Inside the $100 million 7Seventy7 apartments, a "game changer" now opening.
Jul 2nd, 2018
A Summer of Baseball Via Train
Is this America's best internship? Collegian tours nation's baseball stadiums by rail.
Jun 29th, 2018
Bucks Show Off Nearly Finished Arena
See the court, scoreboard, and Panorama Club. But naming rights? Still a secret.
Jun 28th, 2018
Dockless Scooters Are Illegal
City Attorney's office warns owner to cease operations on city streets, riders could face $98 fine.
Jun 28th, 2018
Dockless Scooters Debut Here
Company called Bird drops approximately 60 scooters on city streets; is it legal?
Jun 27th, 2018
Domino’s Will Pay to Pave Potholes
But pizza chain offering Milwaukee only $5,000 in what some see as a publicity stunt.
Jun 27th, 2018
Chinese Recycling Change Will Hurt City
City's annual $870,000 loss due to change by world's largest buyer of recycled paper.
Jun 27th, 2018
Wangard, City Again at Odds on Freshwater Plaza
Size of sign at issue. Meanwhile developer planning two more developments at the plaza.
Jun 25th, 2018
Bucks Unveil Custom Fire Hydrants
City works with team to install 15 unique fire hydrants around new arena.
Jun 25th, 2018
Milwaukee’s First Protected Bike Lanes
Two bridges receive special infrastructure for bicyclists.
Jun 22nd, 2018
10 Reasons to Watch Wisconsin’s Premiere Cycling Circuit
The Tour of America's Dairyland bike racing series is back. You won't want to miss it.
Jun 22nd, 2018
Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair
Did he lose the powerful post because he's running for mayor?
Jun 21st, 2018
Symphony Breaks Ground on New Hall
$89 million music hall means "rebirth of a neighborhood" and "rebirth of the symphony."
Jun 21st, 2018
Adam Schlicht Confirmed as Port Director
New director envisions growing the port through international marketing, diversification.
Jun 20th, 2018
Streetcar Starts Widespread Testing
Watch out, vehicle is now cruising along city streets across Downtown.
Jun 19th, 2018
Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 18th, 2018
Coakley’s $6 Million Makeover
The new water tower is just the cherry on top.
Jun 15th, 2018
Bucks Unveil Monumental Sign
12-feet high, 33-feet wide, 10-ton sign will become selfie central outside arena.
Jun 14th, 2018
MCTS Adding Art to Bus Shelters
County transit system's glass shelters receiving graphic art installations.
Jun 14th, 2018
New Building for Freshwater Plaza Moves Forward
City seeks to update design standards for Walker's Point development.
Jun 13th, 2018
3600@Villard Project Gets City Help
City cutting land sale price to facilitate affordable housing development.
Jun 13th, 2018
Permits Filed for Cambria Hotel in Westown
Say goodbye to another surface parking lot.
Jun 12th, 2018
Could Foxconn Build Plants Elsewhere in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Valley director hints at possibility of fulfilling 13,000 jobs pledge at sites outside of Racine and Milwaukee.
Jun 11th, 2018
Meet the Candidates for 5th Aldermanic Seat
Meet the six candidates vying for the northwest side seat held for 18 years by Jim Bohl.
Jun 7th, 2018
Bay View Property Owners At Odds
Commercial property owners fight over the future of business improvement district.
Jun 6th, 2018
Council Moves to Confirm New Port Director
Adam Schlicht has dreams of growing the port through international marketing.
Jun 6th, 2018
Bucks Arena Getting Custom-Painted Fire Hydrants
The 15 hydrants around the arena will get a new paint job.
Jun 6th, 2018
Sanger House Gardens Expanding
New structure will improve quality of events, and what's a lath house?
Jun 5th, 2018
Michels Confirms Bay View Development Plans
"We have some interesting ideas" for former Horny Goat brewpub site says Michels rep.
Jun 4th, 2018
Redevelopment Planned for Milwaukee News Building
Historic building was once center of Milwaukee's Newspaper Row.
Jun 4th, 2018
City Celebrates Bike to Work Week
Complete Streets policy set to be introduced.
Jun 4th, 2018
25-Hour, 670-Load Concrete Pour for BMO Tower
New office tower will start to climb upwards after 13,980 tons of concrete are put down.
Jun 2nd, 2018
The Contour on Prospect Ave.
Lower East Side apartment project is changing Prospect Avenue.
Jun 1st, 2018
Sculpture Milwaukee Opens Second Season
See photos of the 21 sculptures, ribbon cutting ceremony
Jun 1st, 2018
Will People’s Flag Become Official Milwaukee Flag?
Trio of council members introduce resolution to change city flag.
May 31st, 2018
Bucks Still Won’t Play in Fiserv Arena
Company denies that they're arena naming rights partner.
May 31st, 2018
Good City Brewing Tapped for Bucks’ Live Block
Local brewery will operate brewery and taproom just steps from new arena.
May 31st, 2018
Author Chronicles Milwaukee’s Beautiful Terra Cotta
Distinctive building ornamentation exhaustively documented by Ben Tyjeski in new book.
May 30th, 2018
2018 Mayor’s Design Award Recipients
Twenty projects honored, ranging from new skyscraper to two new parks.
May 29th, 2018
The Quin Takes Shape
Walker's Point apartment building is scheduled to open in late 2018.
May 25th, 2018
Big Development for Northwest Bay View
Office complex, maybe hotel at old Horny Goat site on 1st and Becher along KK River.
May 24th, 2018
Police Reform Needed, Say Council Members
Brown incident proves problem, changes needed, Hamilton, Coggs say at press conference.
May 24th, 2018
Ald. Bohl Resigns, Takes Lobbying Job
And full council approves La Keisha Butler as head of Fire and Police Commission.
May 24th, 2018
Renderings for Streetcar Extensions
See conceptual plans for how The Hop could integrate with Bronzeville, Walker's Point
May 23rd, 2018
Bucks Beat Hiring Goals on Arena
Arena project has created at least 800 jobs for under-employed city residents.
May 23rd, 2018
Is Bucks Live Block Good Urbanism?
Council committee debates merits of new building for Old World Third St., gateway to arena.
May 22nd, 2018
City Advances Streetcar Extension Plans
What will streetcar extensions look like in Walker's Point and Bronzeville?
May 22nd, 2018
City, State Selling Site Near Train Station
Alderman wants to see transit-oriented development.
May 21st, 2018
Bucks Arena 95% Complete; See Inside
And oh, the atrium, the locker rooms, the media interview room!
May 18th, 2018
The Color of Law
Urban Milwaukee book club reads history of how government segregated America.
May 18th, 2018
State Street Will Become Two Way
Remaining portion of one-way street to be converted to two-way traffic for safety, ease of access.
May 17th, 2018
Mayor, Council Play Musical Chairs
New appointments open door for Ald. Jim Bohl to leave his elected position for lobbyist job.
May 17th, 2018
Breaking Ground for Five Fifty Ultra Lofts
Project is a major milestone for the city, Bucks and local bucks.
May 16th, 2018
A Washington Heights Ribbon Cutting
Music school opens in formerly vacant building on 47th and Vliet.
May 15th, 2018
The Arts and Culture Building Boom
Symphony, Ballet, Discovery World and Art Museum expansions transforming the city.
May 15th, 2018
New Walker’s Point Middle School
United Community Center building new school near existing campus.
May 11th, 2018
Meet the Finalists for Democratic National Convention
Milwaukee, the first to announce, is one of eight cities bidding.
May 11th, 2018
Sculpture Milwaukee Installation Begins
Sculptures for world-class art exhibition begin arriving on Wisconsin Ave.
May 10th, 2018
Marquette Breaks Ground on New Building
$18.5 million building for Physician Assistant program MU hopes will become tops in the nation.
May 9th, 2018
Symphony’s Grand Theatre Plan Moves Forward
Council, Plan Commission okay separate parts of development transforming W. Wisconsin Ave.
May 8th, 2018
Stop-and-Frisk Suit Could Cost $6 Million
Council members struggle with the rising price tag. Will they approve settlement?
May 8th, 2018
City Creates Vel Phillips Ave., Plans Statue
N. 4th St. to become Vel R. Phillips Ave.; where will statue go?
May 8th, 2018
Vacant Lowe’s To Be Distribution Center
Phoenix Investors will convert Midtown property vacant since 2009.
May 8th, 2018
Bucks Unveil Old World Third St. Bar
Live Block plans updated to include 2,045-square-foot building alongside beer garden.
May 8th, 2018
New Renderings, Restaurants for Urbanite
More details emerge about the 13-story, 153-unit East Side apartment tower.
May 7th, 2018
The Crazy “Bay View Prius Lady”
72-year-old reckless driver now has song, music video by local band Two and a Half Stars.
May 7th, 2018
The Urbanite Rises
Farwell Ave. high rise adds 153 residences to Lower East Side.
May 4th, 2018
Downtown Strip Club To Finally Open
Owners tout "the trendiest, sexiest, most exclusive, topless, full alcohol Gentlemen’s Club."
May 2nd, 2018
New Apartments Along Streetcar Route
Developer buys mostly-vacant office building at 828 N. Broadway, plans redevelopment.
May 1st, 2018
Committee Okays Symphony Plan for Grand Theatre
Musical chairs-style land swap will clear way for movie theater's expansion for MSO.
May 1st, 2018
V. Marchese Adding 50 to 100 Jobs
City committee's land sale approval facilitates company's expansion in Walker's Point.
May 1st, 2018
Sculpture Installed Outside City Hall
18-foot-tall work by Tony Cragg, an anonymous gift, was in the 2017 Sculpture MKE exhibit.
Apr 30th, 2018
Pabst Mansion Celebrates Its Survival
Unique Gilded Age mansion built in 1892 almost became a parking lot 40 years ago.
Apr 30th, 2018
The Brewery is Nearly Complete
Abandoned brewery now a vibrant, urban neighborhood.
Apr 27th, 2018
Bucks Won’t Play in Fiserv Arena
Naming rights don't interest financial tech company, but it may build new headquarters here.
Apr 27th, 2018
MKE Film Starts Oriental Theatre Prep Work
First phase is all about the big necessity.
Apr 26th, 2018
Downtown Bridges Cause Mounting Traffic
Bridge openings stop traffic for nearly 4.5 hours on busy days. City mulls policy changes.
Apr 25th, 2018
4th St. Will Become Vel. R. Phillips Ave.
Major downtown street to be renamed for Milwaukee leader and civil rights pioneer.
Apr 25th, 2018
City to Host National Conference
Officials want to show off solutions to urban blight at Reclaiming Vacant Properties Conference.
Apr 24th, 2018
MSOE Breaks Ground on Educational Center
Science hall centering on artificial intelligence will be used by all students.
Apr 23rd, 2018
More Housing for Third Ward
Developer Robert Joseph plans building on two surface parking lots.
Apr 23rd, 2018
The North End is Nearly Finished
Fifth phase is the final piece of the puzzle for the Mandel Group.
Apr 20th, 2018
The Remarkable Life of Vel Phillips
"A giant in our state" dies at 94; city to honor political pioneer with annual award.
Apr 18th, 2018
Old Milwaukee at Urban Milwaukee Store
Gallery exhibit to feature the grittier Milwaukee of years past.
Apr 17th, 2018
A Drury Hotel for Downtown
National chain's Drury Plaza Hotel being created in historic 1928 building.
Apr 13th, 2018
Automating Inequality
Learn -- and discuss -- how government automation is failing society's most vulnerable.
Apr 13th, 2018
Will Foxconn Employ Any Milwaukeeans?
Despite nearly $4.1 billion subsidy, company only has goals, not mandates for hiring.
Apr 12th, 2018
Downtown Has Added 11,450 Housing Units
All under Barrett, all since 2004. But what about the rest of the city?
Apr 12th, 2018
Multiple Tower Groundbreakings in 2018
Couture, 1550 are in the works, but what about another lakefront tower?
Apr 11th, 2018
New Home for Artists on Mitchell St.
Ryan Pattee will redevelop and lease building on 11th and Mitchell to artists and entrepreneurs.
Apr 10th, 2018
Nine10 at Land Place
New apartment building rising on sleepy East Side street.
Apr 6th, 2018
Bay View’s White House Officially Historic
City's Historic Preservation Commission gives tavern a temporary historic designation.
Apr 2nd, 2018
City Place Apartments Rising
MANDI-winning developer Kalan Haywood's new venture is taking shape in Halyard Park.
Mar 30th, 2018
Redeveloping The Fortress
Massive downtown factory becoming 132 apartments.
Mar 29th, 2018
Commuter Rail to Foxconn Proposed
Bauman proposes new train from 35th and Capitol to Highway 11 in Racine County.
Mar 28th, 2018
Milwaukee Bans Conversion Therapy
Controversial therapy tries to transform LGBT teens into heterosexuals.
Mar 27th, 2018
Couture Could Break Ground This Summer
Barrett Lo company reaffirms Findorff as general contractor.
Mar 26th, 2018
City Presents First Streetcar
Streetcar arrives and runs on city streets for the first time in 60 years.
Mar 26th, 2018
The Grainery Apartments
Winograd adding floors and apartments to long-vacant building.
Mar 23rd, 2018
First Streetcar Heading to Milwaukee
Left Pennsylvania plant, will arrive by on March 26, mayor announces.
Mar 23rd, 2018
BMO Tower is Ready to Rise
Take in the rare view of City Hall before 25-story tower rises.
Mar 16th, 2018
First Streetcar Heading to Milwaukee
Left Pennsylvania plant, will arrive by on March 26, mayor announces.
Mar 16th, 2018
Dixon Blames Wolf Peach’s Operator for Closing
Wolf Peach investor says its operator is "almost delusional" and OMC story is "fictional."
Mar 14th, 2018
“The Yards” Design Gets a Thumbs Up
A "gorgeous building" with "really nice design elements," one commissioner raves.
Mar 13th, 2018
Wiegand Transforming Near West Side
Developer turning former school into hotel, empty office complex into food and beverage hub.
Mar 12th, 2018
From Hotel to Home in East Town
Park East Hotel becoming Vantage on the Park apartments.
Mar 9th, 2018
48 Hours in Wintry Chicago
A winter getaway to a cold city? Yes, and here's how to maximize your fun.
Mar 9th, 2018
St. James Church Project Approved
New apartment building will rise behind historic church.
Mar 6th, 2018
Milwaukee Brewing Rises in Pabst Footprint
Beer shipping facility becoming beer brewing facility.
Mar 2nd, 2018
City Will Contest Foxconn Power Deal
City Attorney will contest $117 million Foxconn subsidy charged to We Energies customers.
Feb 27th, 2018
John Ridley Opening Movie Studio
Oscar-winning, Milwaukee-born movie maker aims to transform city's film scene.
Feb 27th, 2018
5 City Projects Get WHEDA Tax Credits
Credits push forward projects with 311 units, more development across the city.
Feb 27th, 2018
“The Yards” Proposed for Walker’s Point
5-story mixed-use building with 87 apartment units on booming S. 2nd St.
Feb 26th, 2018
Barrett Plan Builds 10,000 Affordable Homes
Ambitious plan is centerpiece of mayor's State-of-the-City speech. Will council support it?
Feb 26th, 2018
McManus Lays Out Three Priorities for Health Department
Baker issues a statement defending his actions. Are city hospitals going to close?
Feb 23rd, 2018
Legislature Partially Restores Historic Preservation Program
Has state finally decided on new rules for program or will they continue to make changes?
Feb 22nd, 2018
Construction Starts on SEVEN04 Place
Complicated Walker's Point project is moving forward.
Feb 22nd, 2018
Milwaukee’s First Hostel Coming
Cream City Hostel will open on border of Riverwest and Harambee.
Feb 21st, 2018
City Bidding for Democratic National Convention
What will the city pitch to Democratic Party?
Feb 21st, 2018
Art Gallery and Studio Space Coming to Harambee
City-owned building will be redeveloped on N. Port Washington Ave.
Feb 21st, 2018
Revitalizing Silver City
New restaurant will anchor redeveloped building on W. National Ave.
Feb 21st, 2018
Vote for Supreme Court, County Board Tuesday
One county board race and a hotly contested race for state's highest court.
Feb 19th, 2018
Bay View’s New Vue Takes Shape
Apartments now available at five-story, 69 unit complex.
Feb 16th, 2018
Mayor Allows Interim Health Leader
Returns file to the council unsigned, opens door to approval of McManus.
Feb 15th, 2018
Will Mayor Confirm Health Commissioner?
Newly-appointed Patricia McManus still needs confirmation.
Feb 14th, 2018
Real Estate VP Buys Countertop Company
Former Mandel exec will own and run Keystone Marble & Granite in Riverwest.
Feb 14th, 2018
HUD Awards $240,000 to Local Group
SET Ministry, the state's only grant winner, works with public housing residents.
Feb 13th, 2018
No Strip Club for Riverwest
Owners of Tha Circle cite miscommunication, withdraw application.
Feb 13th, 2018
HUD Halts City Lead Treatment Program
Barrett requested review; temporary stop work order cites possible lead hazards.
Feb 12th, 2018
St. Rita Square Development Advances
Lower East Side project boasts new church, two six-story buildings, 118 senior apartments.
Feb 12th, 2018
Tower Rises Through the Snow
Friday's snowstorm didn't stop work on new east-side high rise.
Feb 9th, 2018
State Moving Downtown Offices
Will 27th and WI site be selected? State planning $50 million building.
Feb 9th, 2018
Taxis Will Be “At Your Own Risk”
State "deregulation" bill would also put hundreds of local cab drivers out of work.
Feb 8th, 2018
Plan Provides Amtrak Service for Foxconn
DOT has plan and Ald. Bauman pushes it, demanding Walker address it.
Feb 8th, 2018
More Apartments, Retail for Walker’s Point
Wangard development is compromise between city, developer and alderman.
Feb 8th, 2018
Foxconn HQ In Downtown Milwaukee
Company building Racine area plant coming here to attract talent, grow new business line.
Feb 6th, 2018
Council Appoints McManus Interim Health Leader
She'll be interim commissioner. Says city's failure to send letters about lead was "deliberate."
Feb 6th, 2018
27th and Wisconsin Project Moves Forward
Common Council, DCD and Near West Side Partners agree on land sale
Feb 6th, 2018
St. James Project Stuck in Committee
Developer would redevelop church, but can't get past Historic Preservation Commission.
Feb 6th, 2018
Barrett Withdraws Nannis Nomination
Interim Health Dept leader at issue, as City Hall infighting hits new highs.
Feb 5th, 2018
City Releases Contractor Gun Photo
Third high-profile incident for contractor, $1.4 million in lost contracts.
Feb 5th, 2018
New Building for Bronzeville
Apartments and medical clinic coming to N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Jan 31st, 2018
Huge Project for 27th and Wisconsin?
Near West Side Partners buying entire block, hypes development, wants free city land.
Jan 30th, 2018
City Report Finds Health Dept. Problems
Records missing for 30 homes with lead problems. Funding, staff reductions an issue.
Jan 30th, 2018
Council Could Reject Interim Health Leader
Eight aldermen question legality of Nannis appointment to run Health Department.
Jan 30th, 2018
Another Contractor Caught With Gun
Another American Sewer worker caught with a gun, company forfeits another contract.
Jan 30th, 2018
Nominations Open for Mayor’s Design Awards
21st annual program will honor everything from new towers to pocket parks.
Jan 29th, 2018
The Climbing Contour
Lower East Side apartment building is redefining N. Prospect Ave.
Jan 26th, 2018
Join Me for Bublr Winter Bike Olympics
Bike sharing system issues February riding challenge. It's easier than you think.
Jan 25th, 2018
$750 Million to Replace Lead Pipes
Solutions to city's lead laterals expensive and not simple, council members find.
Jan 24th, 2018
City Wants Downtown Parking Security
40% of downtown crimes are vehicle break-ins. Council demands safety measures.
Jan 24th, 2018
The Return of George Washington
3,000-pound statue of first president restored, returned to median on Wisconsin Ave.
Jan 24th, 2018
Council Responds to Lead Crisis
Following Health Dept fallout, nine bills introduced to address lead poisoning issues.
Jan 23rd, 2018
Republican Bill Deregulates Taxis
All city regulations would be moot, including background checks on drivers by police.
Jan 23rd, 2018
Cristo Rey H.S. Gets First Approval
Jesuit school would expand to 500 students, move to old grocery at 1818 W. National Ave.
Jan 23rd, 2018
Jackson Rising
Latest addition to N. Jackson St. getting facade installed.
Jan 19th, 2018
City Won’t Get Amazon Headquarters
Amazon eliminates Milwaukee, 207 other applicants bidding for its second headquarters.
Jan 18th, 2018
Council Grills Mayor, City Health Staff
Tense meeting with unprecedented scrutiny of mayor and few answers from staff.
Jan 17th, 2018
Council Launches Health Dept. Probe
In wake of Bevan Baker's ouster, council investigating Barrett administration decisions.
Jan 17th, 2018
City Settles with American Sewer
Embattled firm loses nearly $1 million in work.
Jan 17th, 2018
Urban Milwaukee’s Book Club Returns
Influential book for discussion, Human Transit, by man Elon Musk called "an idiot."
Jan 16th, 2018
How The Library Can Save You $750
Or more. Per year. A guide to reclaiming your tax dollars.
Jan 15th, 2018
Chroma Heads to Completion
Final phase of The North End moves towards completion.
Jan 12th, 2018
Barrett Ousts Bevan Baker Over Lead Fiasco
Failure to notify families of lead-poisoned children at issue; aldermen outraged.
Jan 12th, 2018
Inside Vignette at The North End
Amenities galore: A pool, mini-bowling lanes and direct riverwalk access.
Jan 12th, 2018
Washington Heights the Next Bay View?
Developer Ryan Pattee has seen the future and it's on the West Side.
Jan 11th, 2018
NM Tower Hired 800 City Residents
Tower project also gives $127 million in contracts to disadvantaged small businesses.
Jan 9th, 2018
A Downtown Teardown
BMO parking garage going down so 25-story tower can go up.
Jan 5th, 2018
City May Contest Foxconn Electricity Deal
Bauman, Kovac call We Energies deal "hypocrisy"; City Attorney may challenge it.
Jan 4th, 2018
City Kills Contracts With American Sewer
Council moves to subpoena owner, Donovan walks out of heated discussion about racism.
Jan 4th, 2018
Plunging into Lake Michigan
Br-r-r. Despite temperatures near zero, hundreds still took the plunge.
Jan 2nd, 2018
Downtown Office Tower Becoming Apartments
More residential development downtown. Wells Fargo will remain on first floor.
Dec 29th, 2017
10 Most Popular Stories of 2017
A second lakefront tower, a mini-High Line and other favorite stories.
Dec 28th, 2017
Top 10 Dining Stories of 2017
What did readers most care about? The results may surprise you.
Dec 28th, 2017
Will Milwaukeeans Pay for Foxconn Power?
Yes, according to ATC spokesperson. Ald. Robert Bauman wants city to investigate issue.
Dec 27th, 2017
Stamper Introduces Bill to Fire American Sewer Services
"Yes, I support a termination of his contract, and I wish I could do it immediately..." says Alderman.
Dec 24th, 2017
Should City Buy 500 Acres in Racine County?
Council resolution would order city to study buying land for Foxconn City.
Dec 23rd, 2017
Milwaukee’s Tallest Apartment Building Tops Off
NM's 34-floor tower has ceremonial tree lifted to roof to celebrate.
Dec 22nd, 2017
Historic Preservation Tax Credits Survive
Republican tax plan changes program, but doesn't eliminate it.
Dec 21st, 2017
Jim Sullivan Will Head County Parks
Former state senator is new parks director, will be assisted by Jim Tarantino.
Dec 20th, 2017
Ban On Contractors With Guns Passed
Common Council passes ban unanimously, and orders study of ending outside contracting.
Dec 19th, 2017
WageWorks Moving Downtown
California company will relocate 150 employees from Mequon to Downtown.
Dec 19th, 2017
$65 Million Spent on Streetcar
Construction of track is 90 percent complete, project ahead of schedule.
Dec 18th, 2017
Embattled Company Leader Absent at Hearing
Head of company with gun, KKK issues, a no-show. Angry council members promise action.
Dec 18th, 2017
The Quin Rises
Laying the foundation for 70 new apartments in Walker's Point
Dec 15th, 2017
Could Milwaukee Build A Foxconn City?
Committee explores annexing portion of Racine County for a satellite city.
Dec 13th, 2017
Affordable Housing Plan Inches Forward
But proposal has been narrowed, will only affect city-financed projects.
Dec 13th, 2017
Bucks Live Block Eliminates Performance Space
Revisions also aim to improve urban feel of area.
Dec 12th, 2017
The “S Block” Conceptually Approved
Seven-story building proposed for the heart of downtown in historic district.
Dec 12th, 2017
Labor Groups Rally Against KKK Supporter
"We'll shout the fascists down, Milwaukee is a union town."
Dec 12th, 2017
Commission Approves Boutique Hotel
New Art House Hotel could open by June in historic 1898 building on Marshall St.
Dec 12th, 2017
Officials Delay St. James Church Proposal
City historic commission votes to hold plan for new apartments near 9th and Wisconsin.
Dec 12th, 2017
Worker With KKK Cooler Fired
City official says American Sewer Services fired worker, a member of Laborers Local 113.
Dec 11th, 2017
500 Black Tuxedos
Upscale event connects teens with role models and a world they mightn't otherwise see.
Dec 11th, 2017
Marquette Building Up and Tearing Down
University is building new residence hall, while demolishing other buildings.
Dec 8th, 2017
City Contractor’s Worker Displays KKK Sign
Contractor whose workers showed their guns now connected to cooler with white supremacist signs.
Dec 8th, 2017
Donovan Runs Afoul of City Gun Policy
Alderman said he knew of city employees carrying firearms, but has failed to report them.
Dec 7th, 2017
Ban Contractors From Carrying Guns?
Proposal causes fierce Common Council debate. Plus: Bauman slams city attorneys.
Dec 6th, 2017
City Panel Okays Live Block Shrinkage
Bucks change plan: complex will have beer, but may not have a brewery.
Dec 4th, 2017
Couture Seeks Commercial Tenants
44-story apartment tower will have 40,000 square left for a grocer, restaurants, medical office.
Dec 4th, 2017
Zielinski Will Run for Mayor
Alderman declares for mayor, two years before the election, and police union endorses him.
Nov 29th, 2017
Council Delays Action On Shopping Carts
Stores need more notice, they decide, on ordinance requiring locks on all carts.
Nov 28th, 2017
Council Approves Waukesha Water Deal
Only one alderman objects to 40-year, $286 million deal.
Nov 28th, 2017
Council Overrides Most of Mayor’s Vetoes
Bauman accuses Barrett of false promises, Stamper calls mayor "disingenuous."
Nov 28th, 2017
5 Milwaukeeans To Be Thankful For
These five people are making Milwaukee a better place for all.
Nov 23rd, 2017
Committee Okays Waukesha Water Deal
Key council committee approves largest collaborative deal in region's history.
Nov 22nd, 2017
Two Schools To Become Apartments
Empty MPS buildings will find new life as housing, including a 60-unit complex.
Nov 22nd, 2017
Barrett Issues Three Budget Vetoes
Will council override Barrett? They'll have to decide next Tuesday.
Nov 21st, 2017
City Gives Masonic Center Historic Status
Humphrey Scottish Rite Masonic Center gets designation, despite masons' opposition.
Nov 21st, 2017
Bucks’ Live Block Connector Approved
City committee okays entertainment center connecting directly to nearby bar district.
Nov 21st, 2017
City Panel Okays Oak and Loc Complex
Unanimous vote allows controversial East Side apartment project to move forward.
Nov 21st, 2017
Committee Approves Brady St. Building
Zoning committee gives thumbs up to land sale and project with modern design.
Nov 21st, 2017
Bucks Arena 68% Complete
Our photos capture it. See inside one of 34 suites in the new arena.
Nov 21st, 2017
Long Awaited Safety Plan Gets Attacked
A blueprint for change or too vague and hard to understand? Council members wrangle.
Nov 20th, 2017
Who Wants To Market The Streetcar?
City hiring outside vendor to brand and promote "The Hop."
Nov 20th, 2017
Good and Bad News for Historic Preservation
House tax plan kills it, but Senate amendment restores it.
Nov 19th, 2017
Preservation Park Opens Downtown
The new park, located in The Brewery, honors area's blue ribbon history.
Nov 19th, 2017
Milwaukee’s Tallest Apartment Building
Northwestern Mutual's 7Seventy7 building towers over nearby Cathedral Square Park.
Nov 17th, 2017
City Atty Says Affordable Housing Plan Illegal
Will legal opinion kill the proposal? Or can Bauman and company rework the language?
Nov 17th, 2017
City Will Fund Walker’s Point Project
$525,000 for affordable housing project at 7th and National.
Nov 17th, 2017
BMO Harris Breaks Ground On 25-Story Tower
$132 million office tower across from City Hall will be Milwaukee's 12th tallest building.
Nov 16th, 2017
Historic Preservation in Peril
Job-creating historic preservation tax credits face cuts again, this time from Congress.
Nov 15th, 2017
Affordable Housing in Every Major Project?
Proposal would require it for any project with 20 or more units. Will developers oppose it?
Nov 14th, 2017
Bucks Arena Apartment Complex Grows
Park 7 Lofts plan tweaked to add more units, other changes.
Nov 13th, 2017
Apartments Planned At St. James Church
Seven-floor apartment complex just off Wisconsin Ave. would also save church.
Nov 13th, 2017
Farwell Tower Rises
13-story tower will soon tower over nearby buildings.
Nov 11th, 2017
Council Approves $1.5 Billion Budget
Despite changes by council, budget still eliminates 27 police officers, 75 firefighters.
Nov 10th, 2017
Council Okays Disparity Study, More Cops
Compromise proposal funds study of gender, race disparities and five new police recruits.
Nov 10th, 2017
Work Starts on BMO Harris Bank Tower
Irgens is developing and Kahler Slater designing 25-story tower for bank near City Hall.
Nov 10th, 2017
How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds
Conversion of old ice cream factory died many times before work could begin.
Nov 9th, 2017
Ascendant Buys Masonic Temple for Hotel
Controversial hotel project on Van Buren St. takes big step.
Nov 7th, 2017
Council Overrides Mayor on Firing Flynn
10-5 vote means city lobbyist must seek state law giving council power to fire chiefs.
Nov 7th, 2017
Modern Brady Street Building Approved by Historic Commission
Historic commission staff tried to hold modern building, but commissioners overruled.
Nov 6th, 2017
Empty Storefronts Conference Scores Again
Annual conference on how to revitalize main street back in Milwaukee for its third year.
Nov 6th, 2017
City Holding Streetcar Planning Meetings Saturday
Meetings will focus on future plans for Walker's Point, Bronzeville
Nov 3rd, 2017
Classical Dome Appears Downtown
Hammes Co.'s new headquarters distinctive design clearly visible.
Nov 3rd, 2017
Construction Starts on The Legacy Lofts
Project will redevelop former central city ice cream factory.
Nov 2nd, 2017
Say Goodbye to Cash on The Bus
MCTS unveils mobile payment app. Bus riding may never be the same.
Nov 1st, 2017
Bucks Unveil Arena Parking Garage
New garage to include tailgating, fast exits, glassy stairways and direct arena access.
Oct 31st, 2017
Theater Group Buying Former Town Hall
Quasimondo will buy "fabulous" building on N. 35th St. from the city.
Oct 31st, 2017
Join Us at Gathering Place Brewing
Urban Milwaukee's latest Beer Bash features a private tour and a free beer at Riverwest's new brewery.
Oct 30th, 2017
City To Sell Water to Waukesha
After years of debate, Waukesha and Milwaukee strike a historic, 40-year deal.
Oct 30th, 2017
Jackson Street’s New Rhythm
New Land developing building behind the new Rhythm apartments.
Oct 27th, 2017
Downtown Boston Store to be Cut in Half
Its corporate owner Bon-Ton will downsize store, but could be good news for city.
Oct 27th, 2017
New Building for Brady St.
New apartments and cafe for Brady Street's only vacant lot.
Oct 27th, 2017
See Streetcar Floors Made Locally
Mayor tours Cudahy factory that is making -- and donating -- the floors for Milwaukee's Streetcar.
Oct 26th, 2017
Sculpture Milwaukee A Big Success
Wisconsin Ave. program brought people to the city, activated the street and sold art.
Oct 26th, 2017
Zielinski Again Attacks Mayor, Streetcar
And again his math doesn't add up.
Oct 24th, 2017
City Panel Approves Oak and Loc Project
5 story, 55-unit apartment building slated for busy corner, but some neighbors oppose it.
Oct 23rd, 2017
MSOE Unveils $34 Million Building
Four-story academic building to be funded by largest alumni gift in school history.
Oct 23rd, 2017
The Griot
New apartment complex, new Black Holocaust Museum, revitalized Bronzeville.
Oct 20th, 2017
Zielinski Bashes Barrett, Flynn
And Ald. Borkowski joins in, bashing the budget of "Rip Van Barrett."
Oct 19th, 2017
How a Great Documentary Was Made
Milwaukee Film Fest favorite explores the shooting of Dontre Hamilton. How was it made?
Oct 19th, 2017
Bucks Start Construction on Apartments
Park 7 Lofts, with 107 units, will be built as part of new arena complex.
Oct 17th, 2017
Council Votes for Authority to Fire Flynn
Requests state law giving them power to fire police and fire chiefs. Mayor promises a veto.
Oct 17th, 2017
Fundraising Begins for Riverwest Bublr Station
Crowdfunding campaign would bring extension of bike sharing system north into Riverwest.
Oct 13th, 2017
ACORN and the Firestorm
What caused the downfall of a 500,000 member organization?
Oct 12th, 2017
Milwaukee Alderman Wants Madison Job
Jim Bohl is a finalist for Madison government job, could get up to a $40,000 raise.
Oct 11th, 2017
Suburban-Style Store for Walker’s Point
Sherwin Williams paint store with ho-hum design will be plunked next to Cermak Market.
Oct 11th, 2017
190 Apartments for Sherman Park
$60 million, multi-phase development planned for former factory near 33rd and Center.
Oct 10th, 2017
Good Hope Library Deal Approved
Northwest side to get new library and 65 apartments.
Oct 10th, 2017
Potawatomi Gives $10 Million To Streetcar
Streetcar will be known as The Hop; Potawatomi gift means no operation costs for city.
Oct 6th, 2017
7Seventy7 Hits the Heights
Northwestern Mutual's second new tower continues to climb higher.
Oct 6th, 2017
Bucks Arena On Budget, On Schedule
Plus, who are the two tenants slated to move to the Live Block?
Oct 5th, 2017
Life of the Party
Locally made comedy is centered around a wedding reception... in a West Allis bowling alley.
Oct 4th, 2017
Ald. Hamilton’s City Hall Power Play
Michael Murphy now finds himself on the outside looking in. Why?
Oct 4th, 2017
Marquette’s New Residence Hall Towers Above
Nearly 1,000 Marquette students will call the complex home starting next year.
Sep 29th, 2017
Chasing Bubbles
Would you sail around the world with only "Sailing for Dummies" as a guide?
Sep 28th, 2017
City Approves Funds for Sherman Park Project
New market will open in former bank.
Sep 27th, 2017
Council Passes Gettelman Deal That Will Save One Building, Demolish Others
MillerCoors will demolish historic brewery structures featured prominently in their marketing.
Sep 27th, 2017
Roller Life
Step into the fast-paced, bump-and-grind world of roller derby.
Sep 27th, 2017
Inside the Mackie Flats
See how Jeffers and Continuum gave new life to a Milwaukee icon.
Sep 26th, 2017
Council Approves East Side High Rise
After over a year of debate, the 27-story building is moving forward.
Sep 26th, 2017
Barrett Introduces Difficult 2018 Budget
Budget would raise taxes, cut public safety to grapple with state shared revenue reduction.
Sep 26th, 2017
5 Films to See at Milwaukee Film Festival
Don't miss these 5 films, including one that will hit particularly close to home.
Sep 25th, 2017
Live Block Work Starts in Deer District
Work begins on entertainment complex next to new arena.
Sep 22nd, 2017
Coakley Installs Artistic Water Tower
Massive makeover of warehouse will include a shining beacon.
Sep 21st, 2017
Walker Veto Decimates Historic Preservation
Veto will make real estate development harder in Milwaukee and other cities.
Sep 21st, 2017
Committee Approves East Side Tower
Real test will come at the Common Council next week.
Sep 19th, 2017
Former MPS School to Become Hotel
Ambassador Hotel will turn classrooms into suites.
Sep 19th, 2017
Sherman Phoenix Continues to Rise
Committee approves financing support for Sherman Park market.
Sep 19th, 2017
PARK(ing) Day Enlivens Downtown
See the many different temporary parks built across downtown.
Sep 18th, 2017
New Downtown Brewery
Milwaukee Brewing Co. is repurposing a former Pabst shipping facility.
Sep 15th, 2017
Celebrate PARK(ing) Day Downtown
International event will turn 11 parking strips into temporary parks.
Sep 14th, 2017
Vim and Vigor at The Brewery
Two new apartment buildings are rising up, while another one is cancelled.
Sep 8th, 2017
Republicans Heap Hate On Streetcar
Three different legislative changes to oppose the project; all will have no impact.
Sep 7th, 2017
City Chooses Streetcar Operator
French company Transdev will operate streetcar for $3.6 million a year.
Sep 6th, 2017
New Grand Avenue Apartments
Plankinton Arcade becoming apartments is significant step in mall's transformation.
Sep 2nd, 2017
New Locomotives for Amtrak
Will provide big benefit to other Midwestern states, why not Wisconsin?
Sep 1st, 2017
New Bublr Bus Pass Created
County transit system and Bublr create new pass for both a bus and bike ride.
Aug 30th, 2017
5 Ways to Improve the Riverwalk
Riverwalk should be a marquee attraction, but won't be without these fixes.
Aug 28th, 2017
Bucks Top Off New Arena
4,400-pound steel beam symbolizes the peak of new arena's construction.
Aug 24th, 2017
Help Project Rebuild Sherman Park
Sherman Phoenix would create vibrant public market with a dozen vendors.
Aug 23rd, 2017
Inside Northwestern Mutual Tower
The state's biggest office building is a stunner, as our story and photos reveal.
Aug 21st, 2017
Bay Vue Rising
Newest apartment building in Bay View is nearing completion.
Aug 18th, 2017
Stage Set for Contest Finale
Last three groups punch their tickets to the finals.
Aug 18th, 2017
Sherman Park Project Moves Forward
Sherman Phoenix project will rise from ashes of old bank with small city grant.
Aug 17th, 2017
Commission Approves 27-Story Tower
Madison developer revives 27-story proposal on Prospect next to Goll House.
Aug 14th, 2017
Mercantile Building’s Glassy Addition
New addition to historic building is poised to open soon.
Aug 11th, 2017
Farwell Tower Emerges
Core of 13-story apartment building emerges on Lower East Side.
Aug 4th, 2017
Council Approves Millions of Dollars of Development
New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.
Aug 1st, 2017
Council Approves BRT Route Restrictions
Learn more about what alderman Bauman claims is a route worth studying
Aug 1st, 2017
Bay View Gateway Approved
But not before Zielinski introduced an amendment that some claim would have derailed project.
Jul 31st, 2017
Council Still Upset with Chief Flynn
"Damn right hold it again" proclaims alderman Bob Donovan. Council wants more control of chief.
Jul 31st, 2017
NM’s 777 Now Known As 7Seventy7
Apartment tower continues to climb up the city's skyline.
Jul 28th, 2017
Foxconn Loves Wisconsin, Walker
Gou says governor is top reason Foxconn coming. Abele has county site in play.
Jul 27th, 2017
Committee Approves Raft of Projects
New construction for Downtown, East Side, Bay View, Menomonee Valley and more.
Jul 26th, 2017
MKE Brewing Co. Celebrates New Brewery
Breaks ground on new brewery with twice the capacity and rooftop beer garden.
Jul 25th, 2017
New Apartments for Oak and Loc
Neighbors react to 5-story, 55-unit apartment complex for East Side corner.
Jul 25th, 2017
Marquette’s Wild Rise
New residence hall named after former chancellor is getting taller.
Jul 21st, 2017
Trestle Park Will Cost $1.2 Million
Highly-anticipated Third Ward park won't be cheap, but city says costs are reasonable.
Jul 21st, 2017
City Fighting County on Rapid Transit
Council committee puts restrictions on BRT project, charges county acted in bad faith.
Jul 19th, 2017
City Panel Okays Second Casino Tower
New 19-story hotel tower plus expanded convention space gets its first approval.
Jul 18th, 2017
Row of Condos Planned for Bay View
Ald. Zielinski wanted change from 45-unit complex to 5 single-family condos.
Jul 18th, 2017
Judge’s Tavern Will Convert to Apartments
E. North Ave. tavern and next door duplex replaced by 5-story, 44-unit complex.
Jul 18th, 2017
Flying on Fat Albert
Massive cargo plane supports the Blue Angels and puts on quite the show.
Jul 15th, 2017
The Hopping Brewery
Four apartment buildings, two new breweries and a hotel coming to former Pabst brewery.
Jul 14th, 2017
Ice Cream Factory Will Become Apartments
Council okays 64 apartments in converted factory and new connected building on 15th and North.
Jul 11th, 2017
Council Members Blast Chief Flynn
Demanding more input into Flynn's decision making, they refuse to allocate federal funds.
Jul 11th, 2017
Stone Creek Approved for Downer Ave.
Historic Preservation Commission approves Stone Creek's new cafe.
Jul 11th, 2017
Foxconn Lands in Milwaukee
Foxconn plane at General Mitchell, closed-door meetings scheduled in Racine County.
Jul 10th, 2017
An 18th Century Building Made of Steel
Hammes' new downtown HQ is Jeffersonian-throwback with modern materials.
Jul 7th, 2017
Forgotten River Will Get a Walkway
City committee approves two-mile long Menomonee Riverwalk linked to Third Ward.
Jul 7th, 2017
Inside New Bucks Arena
There's already a lot to see inside the biggest construction site in town.
Jul 6th, 2017
Northwestern Mutual Raises The Flag
New tower, new flagpoles and a ceremony honoring veterans.
Jul 5th, 2017
Streetcar Tracks Getting Road Tested
Cars, trucks, buses, bikes and pedestrians are all crossing the tracks regularly now.
Jun 30th, 2017
How To Spend All Day at Summerfest
It ain't easy but we fested from gates open to gates closed.
Jun 30th, 2017
Mini Version of the High Line?
New Third Ward park inspired by New York also honors early Milwaukee history.
Jun 27th, 2017
Ice Cream Factory Redevelopment Advances
64 apartments coming to W. North Ave. in Lindsay Heights.
Jun 26th, 2017
NM’s Tower is “Substantially Complete”
And the new downtown high-rise makes for some dramatic photos.
Jun 23rd, 2017
Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments
Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.
Jun 20th, 2017
11 Best Things About Tour of America’s Dairyland
All about the unique bicycle races held in Milwaukee this week.
Jun 19th, 2017
2017 NEWaukee Night Market
A little rain couldn't shut down the first of four night markets.
Jun 15th, 2017
Foreclosed Homes to Become Artist Havens
City aims to cultivate artistic community instead of demolishing homes.
Jun 14th, 2017
Arena Apartments Receive Design Approval
Building with green bays gets approval to be built near Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Jun 14th, 2017
Brewers Hill Apartments Approved
Luxury Commons development moves forward after another public meeting.
Jun 14th, 2017
New Apartments Approved for Halyard Park
Kalan Haywood's City Place project north of arena moves forward.
Jun 13th, 2017
Inside the DoMUS Apartments
New Third Ward building takes high-end apartments to another level.
Jun 13th, 2017
2017 Milwaukee Pride Parade
See Milwaukee's most colorful, straightest parade.
Jun 12th, 2017
2017 Locust Street Festival
Beer running, food eating and people watching come together in Riverwest.
Jun 11th, 2017
The Lower East Side’s Rhythm
140-unit building recently opened, to be joined by a 33-unit sister building.
Jun 9th, 2017
Give Your Input on BRT Project
County will hold two open houses on Bus Rapid Transit line.
Jun 7th, 2017
Brewers’ Hill Condos Move Forward
Plan Commission okays seven "beautifully proportioned" townhomes.
Jun 5th, 2017
Keystone on Brady Nears Completion
Developer of Brady Street apartment building is already planning another.
Jun 2nd, 2017
Inside the Westin Hotel
New high-end lakefront hotel opens today. Take a tour with us.
Jun 1st, 2017
Open House for Downtown Condos
Downtown Diggs gives you a chance to tour more than 25 condos on Saturday.
Jun 1st, 2017
Sculpture Milwaukee Opens to Public
City now has a world-class sculpture exhibition on its main street.
Jun 1st, 2017
Sparks Fly Over Hamilton Settlement
Council approves $2.3 million settlement, but black aldermen debate Donovan.
May 31st, 2017
Council Okays Couture Sewer Subsidy
But this won't be a precedent for future deals, a city official says.
May 31st, 2017
City Moves Forward on Highway 175
70 trees planted at Lisbon Ave. terminus of old Highway 41.
May 30th, 2017
Vignette’s Final Touches
New apartment building is days away from being "unboxed"
May 26th, 2017
Marquette Updating Inflatable Dome
City panel approves design changes, despite snarking about Minnesota Vikings.
May 25th, 2017
Charette to Plan Harambee’s Future
Five Points area is the focus of city's ninth visioning session.
May 23rd, 2017
Couture’s Surprise Sewer Being Moved
Previously unknown sewer will cost city $2 million to move
May 23rd, 2017
MillerCoors Expands 10th Street Brewery
Walker, Barrett hail expanded facility, which will grow ten-fold.
May 20th, 2017
Hyatt Place Hotel Coming
Construction starts on hotel on 8th St. west of Bucks' arena.
May 19th, 2017
$30 Million Spent on Streetcar
Streetcar project on track, literally -- and financially.
May 19th, 2017
New Bank for Sherman Park
BMO Harris "smart branch" will replace bank damaged in August unrest.
May 19th, 2017
Inside the New Bader Rutter
Company has moved its headquarters from suburbs to Downtown.
May 17th, 2017
Gettelman Buildings Saved for Now
But demolition of old brewery buildings could get council approval.
May 16th, 2017
Downtown Sculpture Project Being Installed
Massive sculptures being installed on Milwaukee's main street.
May 16th, 2017
Arena Apartments Advance
City Plan Commission has concerns, but advances Royal Capital's project design.
May 15th, 2017
The Deer District Rises
New arena, parking garage and training facility reshape Park East.
May 12th, 2017
Streetcar Track Getting Installed
Tracks getting installed on St. Paul Ave.; other streets soon to come.
May 12th, 2017
Masonic Hotel Inches Forward
Approval depends on 20 well-hidden stained glass windows.
May 10th, 2017
Downtown Strip Club Approved
Lawsuit settled. "Everyone and their brother" can now open a club.
May 9th, 2017
Bader Breaks Ground on New Central City HQ
One of Milwaukee's largest foundations is moving to neighborhood it hopes to improve.
May 8th, 2017
Downtown’s New Apartment Tower Rises
Northwestern Mutual's 34-floor apartment tower is quickly climbing.
May 5th, 2017
How to Make a Pedestrian Friendly City
New district-by-district reports on improving city for bicycling and walking.
May 3rd, 2017
Lake Express Launches 14th Season
See inside the high-speed ferry that connects Milwaukee to Michigan.
May 2nd, 2017
New Apartment Building For East Side
City committee approves "adventuresome," five-story, 96-unit building.
May 2nd, 2017
Booming Bay View
Three projects will reshape the north end of the neighborhood.
Apr 28th, 2017
Goodbye to MCTS Free Ride
County begins charging for controversial GO Pass program in June.
Apr 26th, 2017
Gettelman Brewery Buildings Saved
At least for now. City HPC grants temporary historic designation.
Apr 25th, 2017
Bader Rutter’s New Downtown Digs
Will its new office building be joined by a 24-story tower?
Apr 21st, 2017
Why Strip Club Deal Fell Apart
Deal would have ended suits against city if council okayed new club.
Apr 19th, 2017
City Approves The Couture
December groundbreaking likely; Barrett says second tower could be built.
Apr 18th, 2017
County Gets Waiver on Streetcar
Still in running to operate city's streetcar, but a long shot to win.
Apr 17th, 2017
DoMUS Heads for Finish Line
132 new Third Ward apartments will open in July.
Apr 14th, 2017
Bublr Opens New Downtown Office
Officials celebrate first office tenant to move into Grand Avenue Mall.
Apr 14th, 2017
Good City Brewing Beer Bash
Urban Milwaukee members toured brewery, learned about expansion plans.
Apr 10th, 2017
New Units in Old Pabst Buildings
118 new apartments. Plus, see the church-turned-brewery before it opens.
Apr 7th, 2017
Streetcar Rails Being Welded
Mayor, MPS students on-hand to see the work
Apr 7th, 2017
7 Election Winners and Losers
Unions, Hmong community and county infighters were among the winners.
Apr 5th, 2017
Vote Tuesday
Learn more about the many races and candidates for this overlooked election
Apr 2nd, 2017
Northwestern Mutual’s Second Tower Rises
Massive apartment tower will be one of tallest buildings downtown.
Mar 31st, 2017
Inside Mitchell on Water Apartments
See the Third Ward's newest "large luxury units" in a historic building.
Mar 30th, 2017
Milwaukee County Fixes GO Pass
Fees and new requirements for free ride program with huge cost overruns.
Mar 29th, 2017
Retro Fashion Show A Winner
Designers from many cities. Funds raised for program honoring veterans.
Mar 29th, 2017
City Won’t Delay Streetcar for County
Ald Zielinski's attempt to delay streetcar for county only gets his own vote.
Mar 28th, 2017
Food Trucks Banned On Brady Street
Council okays ban request by business improvement district. Mayor must approve.
Mar 28th, 2017
Bay View Land Gets Protection
Council approves purchasing, protecting Bay View land near Lake Parkway.
Mar 28th, 2017
A Brady Street Trio
Qdoba, Glorioso's and an apartment building reshape East Side main street.
Mar 24th, 2017
County Board Okays Bid for Streetcar
Despite long odds against winning, county will submit bid to the city.
Mar 23rd, 2017
Will County Give Pension to State?
Board approves work group to study state takeover of pension system.
Mar 23rd, 2017
City To Buy Bay View Land
Port of Milwaukee would buy 3-acres from state, open to public in perpetuity.
Mar 21st, 2017
City To Sell Land for Adams Garden Park
Former Walnut Way leaders moving forward on bold Lindsay Heights project.
Mar 21st, 2017
New Tavern Planned for Downtown
1885 building near Bradley Center will convert to lounge and beer garden.
Mar 21st, 2017
Mercantile Building Redefines Water Street
Historic Third Ward building from 1909 getting modern, glassy addition.
Mar 17th, 2017
Streetcar Track Steel Has Arrived
City receives first of 474 80-foot long segments, soon to be installed on streets.
Mar 16th, 2017
Design Fugitives Has Seen The Light
Young firm changes how we think about the intersection of art and architecture.
Mar 16th, 2017
70 New Apartments for Fifth Ward
"The Quin," a 5-story, 70-unit apartment complex with retail in booming Walker's Point.
Mar 14th, 2017
City Plan Members Love Couture
Commissioners laud the project, but possible second tower raises concerns.
Mar 13th, 2017
2017 St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Cold weather didn't keep revelers away from the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade
Mar 13th, 2017
Inside the New Pabst Brewery
See inside the church-turned-brewery at the Pabst complex.
Mar 13th, 2017
Density Meets Bay View
First building in the massive Stitchweld complex will open next month
Mar 10th, 2017
Last Phase of North End Starting
Fifth phase adds 89 units to massive Mandel project filling the "doughnut hole."
Mar 10th, 2017
Should County Operate Streetcar?
Board members push -- belatedly -- for county transit to operate streetcar.
Mar 8th, 2017
Bucks Arena Taking Shape
Distinctive design of arena's facade now clearly visible
Mar 3rd, 2017
Second Lakefront Tower Coming?
Barrett-Lo has made plans for second tower next to The Couture.
Mar 3rd, 2017
Council Approves Arena, Hammes Design Changes
Full speed ahead on arena, office building, more downtown changes.
Mar 1st, 2017
Felons Can Now Buy City Homes
Council agrees: pay debt to society and you can buy city-owned homes.
Mar 1st, 2017
Hammes HQ Starts Construction
Brookfield firm moves downtown next year into classical-styled building.
Mar 1st, 2017
Bucks Select Apartment Developer
Up-and-coming development firm will build 90-unit building
Feb 24th, 2017
Committee Okays Two Downtown Designs
Plus: What will the Bucks big announcement on Friday be?
Feb 22nd, 2017
5 Election Takeaways
A horrible turnout, a big night for Evers, and who the heck is William Crowley?
Feb 22nd, 2017
Vote Tuesday
Learn more about the races and candidates for this overlooked election
Feb 20th, 2017
Bay View’s New Vue
A new gateway for the south side neighborhood is taking shape.
Feb 17th, 2017
Streetcar Track Construction Starts in April
System on track to start service in late 2018, project is on-budget
Feb 17th, 2017
Inside the River House Apartments
See the newest luxury apartment complex, located just north of Downtown.
Feb 16th, 2017
My 5 Milwaukee Valentines
From rising stars to an angry sheriff, the Milwaukeeans who most deserve some love.
Feb 14th, 2017
Bucks Unveil New Signs for Arena
Two huge signs will add life to arena, but will trees grow on concrete plaza?
Feb 14th, 2017
Masonic Hotel Gets Key Approval
Historic Preservation Commission clears downtown hotel tower to move forward
Feb 13th, 2017
Hammes Revises Controversial Design
City panel approves a shorter, stouter building. Will that stop the complaints?
Feb 13th, 2017
The Artistry in Walker’s Point
38 new apartments and commercial space in three buildings, a former artists' haven.
Feb 10th, 2017
Marquette’s Wild New Residence Hall
Concrete pour underway on Marquette's new student housing complex
Feb 3rd, 2017
Clarke Square Apartments Advance
Unique apartment project, high-growth internet company and grocery move forward.
Jan 31st, 2017
Bader Rutter’s Riverside Digs
New building, dubbed 1433 Water, will be anchored by marketing firm.
Jan 27th, 2017
More Views of Masonic Hotel
See the rooftop beer garden and how the new tower connects to the building.
Jan 24th, 2017
Clarke Square Gets Wantable
Fast-growing Wantable will move there, Nehring's Sendik's grocery may join it.
Jan 23rd, 2017
The Inauguration of DoMUS
Luxury digs and new residents coming to the Historic Third Ward.
Jan 20th, 2017
Report Finds Wealth of Historic Buildings
New guide for redeveloping historic Milwaukee aims to foster growth.
Jan 20th, 2017
The Milwaukee Streetcar is Hiring
The contractor needs workers and city residents get preference.
Jan 20th, 2017
The Masonic Hotel Moves Forward
14-story tower would be built atop historic three-story building. Will it be opposed?
Jan 18th, 2017
Say Hello To “Vignette”
Fourth phase of The North End project has a jazzy name and May 2017 opening.
Jan 13th, 2017
Inside the Welford Sanders Lofts
Former shoe factory becoming apartments and offices, will help revive MLK Drive.
Jan 10th, 2017
Transit Center Tower Demolition
Five-story clock tower knocked down to make way for 44-floor apartment tower.
Jan 8th, 2017
Milwaukee’s Most Schizophrenic Developer?
Joshua Jeffers is spending millions to redevelop the Mackie Building and famed Grain Exchange.
Jan 7th, 2017
The New Mercantile Building
Historic Third Ward building from 1909 getting modern, glassy addition.
Jan 6th, 2017
Goodbye Downtown Transit Center
Bus barn is coming down for 44-floor, lakefront high rise, The Couture.
Dec 30th, 2016
Northwestern Mutual Writes Name in Sky
No more 'quiet company,' its name written atop the towering high-rise.
Dec 23rd, 2016
Arena Rises from Frozen Tundra
Snow and freezing weather didn't delay construction of the new Milwaukee Bucks arena.
Dec 16th, 2016
Council Approves Help For Lead Pipes
But not a lot. Program will replace 300 lead laterals a year, with help for homeowners.
Dec 13th, 2016
Nomad World Pub’s Expansion Approved
East Side soccer bar will get one heck of a beer garden under a major expansion plan.
Dec 13th, 2016
A Brady Street Two-Fer
Two projects are rising from the ground, but will they upset the street's character?
Dec 9th, 2016
BMO Harris to Build New High-Rise
The story behind Milwaukee's newest tower and oldest bank, and how deal was done.
Dec 8th, 2016
Unique Apartments for Clarke Square
Unusual partnership will build "affordable, quality housing" for those raised in foster care.
Dec 7th, 2016
Bucks Live Block is a Slam Dunk
Final design gets first approval today, poised for quick council approval.
Dec 5th, 2016
Rhythm Nears Completion
This stretch of N. Water St. has to be Milwaukee's fastest growing corridor.
Dec 2nd, 2016
Northwestern Mutual’s Second Downtown Tower
Amenities include ninth-floor swimming pool, outdoor fire pit, 34th-floor party room.
Nov 25th, 2016
Millennials Flocking to Milwaukee
Data shows Milwaukee ranks second in the Midwest in attracting millennials.
Nov 22nd, 2016
“Mini Earthquake” On Farwell Avenue?
Building's deconstruction spills into street. Over $2,000 in citations issued.
Nov 21st, 2016
The Westin Tops Off
New downtown project, the Westin Hotel, has reached its maximum height.
Nov 18th, 2016
Stitching Together Stitchweld
Massive apartment complex with 288 units quickly rising in Bay View.
Nov 11th, 2016
15 Election Winners and Losers
Clarke to the cabinet? Should pollsters be fired? RoJo trumps Trump. And much more.
Nov 9th, 2016
Pete’s Fruit Market
New grocery store will be the community hub of Bronzeville
Nov 4th, 2016
Inside Jury Duty in Milwaukee
A day in the life of a Milwaukee County juror.
Nov 4th, 2016
The Cosmopolitan Canopy
How can cities like Milwaukee break down ethnic and racial barriers? Our book club considers.
Nov 2nd, 2016
DoMUS Rising
Mandel's newest building targeted at empty nesters, not Millennials.
Oct 28th, 2016
How To Fill Those Empty Storefronts
NEWaukee Hosts 2nd Empty Storefronts Conference in Madison and the ideas flow.
Oct 26th, 2016
How Bad (or Good) is Hammes HQ Design?
Is it urban or suburban, Jeffersonian or Reaganesque? The debate has already begun.
Oct 24th, 2016
New Apartments at The Brewery
Florida developer creating 118 apartments; Pabst opening a micro-brewery.
Oct 21st, 2016
Hammes Moving Downtown in 2018
Another company moving from suburbs to Downtown and with unusual architectural style.
Oct 21st, 2016
Gallery Night at Urban Milwaukee Store
New exhibit features artistic melding of Milwaukee's past and future
Oct 20th, 2016
East Side Deconstruction
Building at 1840 N. Farwell Ave. coming down for 13-floor apartment building.
Oct 14th, 2016
Streetcar Project Receives Federal Grant
City will use funding to study extension of streetcar to Bronzeville and Walker's Point.
Oct 12th, 2016
New Bucks Arena From Above
Take a look at Milwaukee's biggest construction project.
Oct 7th, 2016
Umrika
How far will someone go to make it from rural India to America?
Oct 5th, 2016
REVZA | Naneek
Two heartfelt stories for the price of one ticket.
Oct 3rd, 2016
There Are Jews Here
Milwaukee filmmakers explore declining Jewish communities across America.
Oct 3rd, 2016
Brady Street’s New Qdoba
Chain restaurant will open in new building that fits the eclectic street.
Sep 30th, 2016
Chris Abele Unveils Plan to Save Transportation
Annual fee would provide $27 million for county transit and roads. One supervisor already opposed.
Sep 29th, 2016
From Mass to the Mountain
UWM graduate's film has already sold out once, don't miss the remaining showings.
Sep 28th, 2016
The Milwaukee Show (I & II)
See what local filmmakers have been cooking up.
Sep 26th, 2016
Talgo Coming Back to Milwaukee
Spanish train manufacturer will overhaul Los Angeles subway cars in Century City.
Sep 26th, 2016
Bader Rutter’s New Downtown Digs
New office building quickly rising on site of former Laacke & Joys complex.
Sep 23rd, 2016
The Milwaukee Music Video Show
See the convergence of Milwaukee's film and music scenes. First in a series of previews.
Sep 22nd, 2016
Cincinnati Streetcar Opens
New system, similar to Milwaukee project, drawing 3,000 daily riders.
Sep 19th, 2016
Greenwich Park Nearly Complete
First phase of East Side affordable housing complex is almost finished, comes with free parking for neighborhood.
Sep 16th, 2016
11 Doors Open Milwaukee Sites for Insiders
A guide for regulars to branch out beyond Downtown.
Sep 15th, 2016
The Contour is Coming to Prospect
Construction will start in next 60 days on East Side apartment building.
Sep 12th, 2016
New Tower Scrapes The Sky
Glass facade on Northwestern Mutual's new tower is nearly complete.
Sep 9th, 2016
River House Takes Shape
243 apartments coming to Lower East Side along the river in December.
Sep 2nd, 2016
North End Phase IV Is Rising
Apartment complex will have six floors, 155 units, first new downtown pool in years.
Aug 26th, 2016
Brady Street’s Keystone Apartments
Work is underway on new, four-floor, 22-unit complex that will the anchor the busy street.
Aug 19th, 2016
Inside Walker’s Landing Apartments
Final residential development on Beerline adds 114 apartments and great views.
Aug 18th, 2016
How to Create Central City Jobs
Northwestern Mutual's new tower is a shining example of how to create jobs in city.
Aug 17th, 2016
Westin Hotel Rising
It will add 220 high-end hotel rooms to complex anchored by state's tallest building.
Aug 12th, 2016
The Couture is Finally Happening
County to move bus routes off site at end of month, demolition of building imminent.
Aug 11th, 2016
Freshwater Plaza Tops Off
Going foundry to fountain, Freshwater Plaza will change Walker's Point.
Aug 5th, 2016
Apartment Hunting in Milwaukee
A close-up look at eight new apartment buildings in Milwaukee.
Aug 3rd, 2016
Throwing Rocks at the Google Bus
What is the systemic problem that sets the rich against the poor and the technologists against everybody else?
Aug 2nd, 2016
2016 Brady Street Festival
The crowds showed up early and stayed late for the East Side gathering.
Aug 1st, 2016
New Apartments for the East Side
First phase of Greenwich Park Apartments, with six floors, 53 units, is nearly complete.
Jul 29th, 2016
Rocky Marcoux Keeps His Job
In a dramatic turnabout, the once-dead DCD head gains 11 of 15 council member votes.
Jul 26th, 2016
Council Kills Prospect Ave High Rise
Impressive 27-story, $55 million project is dead, due to opposition of neighbors.
Jul 26th, 2016
City Approves Bus Rapid Transit
Nine-mile BRT project rolls forward, but not without strategic modifications.
Jul 26th, 2016
Climb Inside the Belay Apartments
Mandel's "coolest project ever"? It includes unlimited access to a rock-climbing gym.
Jul 25th, 2016
Zurn HQ Rising in Reed Street Yards
First new building in city's water technology park nearly complete.
Jul 22nd, 2016
Inside Trio Apartments in Walker’s Point
The 120-unit, three-building complex boasts ingeniously efficient, space saving apartments.
Jul 21st, 2016
Committee Again Says Yes to Rocky
DCD head Rocky Marcoux once again endorsed at committee, but his fate is still uncertain.
Jul 19th, 2016
City Committee Approves Prospect Tower
5-0 vote in favor, but project may face significant challenge before full council.
Jul 19th, 2016
A New Tower for Prospect Ave
Will the council allow a 27 floor apartment tower on Prospect Ave?
Jul 18th, 2016
S. 5th St. Grows By Dieting
City will narrow the road and triple size of sidewalks. Business is booming in response.
Jul 15th, 2016
How Juli Kaufmann Is Fixing Milwaukee
Her Fix Development takes on high-risk developments in transitional neighborhoods.
Jul 15th, 2016
Inside the New Mercantile Lofts
Former International Building now has 36 apartments. View the units and restored mural.
Jul 14th, 2016
City Panel Approves Bus Rapid Transit
BRT line linking Downtown and Tosa moves forward, though some decry "the rush."
Jul 13th, 2016
Postman Square, City’s Newest Park
But it does have a long history. The park's roots trace back to 1889.
Jul 12th, 2016
Rhythm Rises To a New Beat
New apartment building is part of a completely transformed Lower East Side neighborhood.
Jul 8th, 2016
Bike Sharing for Low-Income Riders
Bublr Bikes and city win grant to help build a truly inclusive system.
Jul 8th, 2016
Council Okays Streetcar to Bucks Arena
$40 million extension would add .75 miles to route, also connect convention center.
Jul 6th, 2016
Rocky Marcoux’s Job in Jeopardy
Council majority votes no, but decision will get reconsidered. His chances look slim.
Jul 6th, 2016
The North End Grows Yet Again
Phase four of project will have 155 apartments on six floors. But no name as yet.
Jul 1st, 2016
Kick-Off for Brady St. Apartment Complex
Gold sledgehammers celebrate groundbreaking for new 22-unit building.
Jun 30th, 2016
Inside the King Lofts
Tattoo shop and laundromat becomes 14 high-end apartments in Bay View conversion.
Jun 29th, 2016
Rocky Marcoux Wins Committee Approval
DCD leader was thought to be in trouble, but city committee votes 4-0 to reconfirm.
Jun 28th, 2016
East Side’s Busy Weekend
Our photos capture the fun from Summer Soulstice, Downer Classic and Nomad's party.
Jun 27th, 2016
Walker’s Point Boomtown
The south side neighborhood is seeing big changes, anchored by a brownfield-to-mixed-use development.
Jun 24th, 2016
Brent Emery
Local cyclist first competed in the 1984 Olympics, now still competing at a high-level at ToAD.
Jun 23rd, 2016
New $22 Million Rail Concourse Opens
Intermodal Station's dark and dingy concourse for boarding trains finally replaced.
Jun 22nd, 2016
How to Bike from Milwaukee to Waukesha
A downtown-to-downtown trek is an easy ride, a lot of fun and surprisingly interesting.
Jun 21st, 2016
Conor Mullervy
Tour's first races here are on Tuesday and Mullervy will race with Australian team.
Jun 20th, 2016
2016 Juneteenth Parade and Festival
Dancers, politicians, BBQ, at one of nation's oldest celebrations of the end of slavery.
Jun 20th, 2016
River House Rising
Massive project will redefine the Milwaukee River and N. Water St.
Jun 17th, 2016
Inside Good City Brewing
Take a virtual tour of the city's newest brewery, the first on the Lower East Side.
Jun 16th, 2016
Kristen Arnold
Wisconsin's best bicycle races are back for another year. Arnold is here from Ohio.
Jun 16th, 2016
First 2016 NEWaukee Night Market on Wednesday
Popular series returns to W. Wisconsin Ave. on June 15th
Jun 14th, 2016
2016 Pride Parade in Pictures
LGBTQ community celebrates despite the tragic mass shooting in Florida.
Jun 13th, 2016
Northwestern Mutual Tower Gets Glassy
But brace yourself, the skywalks are coming.
Jun 10th, 2016
Fresh Thyme Opens Downtown
See inside Milwaukee's newest grocery store, with the "spirit of a farmer's market."
Jun 8th, 2016
5 Things Milwaukee Should Steal from Detroit
Yes, Detroit has huge problems, but also some creative innovations worth considering.
Jun 8th, 2016
Big Changes at The Brewery
Once-abandoned Pabst brewery has become active neighborhood
Jun 3rd, 2016
Bucks Arena Work Prep
Sewer relocation has this stretch of the Park East seeing activity for the first time in ten years.
May 27th, 2016
Why SafeNet Moved Downtown
A location in The Brewery and near Bucks arena attracted consulting company.
May 25th, 2016
The Smartest Places on Earth
Rust belt cities might be the real emerging markets, but is Milwaukee one of them?
May 25th, 2016
Inside Bray Architects in Walker’s Point
Growing company's new office space will help transform changing neighborhood.
May 24th, 2016
Bucks Arena Design Approved
There were few objections other than by Ald. Kovac. Arena on track for June 18th groundbreaking.
May 17th, 2016
Martin Building Becoming Apartments
Booming Third Ward adds apartment complex created from 1904 Eschweiler building.
May 13th, 2016
Masonic Lodge Could Become Hotel
Plan would build addition atop historic building, but will preservation advocates block it?
May 10th, 2016
Mandel’s Baby Boomer Tower
Proposal will develop last remaining site in the original "Park East." But is it needed?
May 10th, 2016
Gokhman’s Transit-Oriented Apartments
Walker's Point project is another example of new, transit-friendly apartments.
May 6th, 2016
Inside the MKE Lofts
Historic downtown building transformed from vacant offices to 105 stunning apartments
May 5th, 2016
See The Rhythm Rising
140-unit project will fill the Downtown's doughnut hole.
Apr 29th, 2016
City Hall’s Game of Thrones
Hail Ashanti! Ald. Hamilton's route to the Iron Throne laid bare.
Apr 28th, 2016
Meet the New Grand Avenue
From dead mall to vibrant city center, see the plan for Grand Avenue Mall
Apr 25th, 2016
Who’s Renting All Those New Apartments?
Millennials or aging baby boomers? Experts disagree on why the building boom.
Apr 21st, 2016
Meet the New Boss
Ashanti Hamilton is new Common Council president, but how did he get the votes?
Apr 19th, 2016
Lake Park Bistro
Apr 15th, 2016
Gallery Night at Urban Milwaukee Store
New exhibit features unique images of Milwaukee's abandoned breweries.
Apr 14th, 2016
The Urban Revolutionary
New York City's transportation visionary offers a guidebook on how to build great cities.
Apr 13th, 2016
Bus Rapid Transit Meetings This Week
Help shape the future of Milwaukee -- and city transit -- with your feedback.
Apr 12th, 2016
Freshwater Plaza Rises
Walker's Point finally gets a grocery store, plus more apartments, and surface parking galore.
Apr 8th, 2016
10 Images of a Changing City
Think Milwaukee moves slowly? These dramatic interactive images will change your mind.
Apr 8th, 2016
10 Election Takeaways
The many surprises and oddities including thousands who skipped voting in local races.
Apr 6th, 2016
Northwestern Mutual’s Tower Hits the Heights
The 32-story tower is nearly at its maximum height.
Mar 18th, 2016
How Urban is Bucks New Arena?
Not so much. The biggest problem with the new Bucks arena design is the ground floor.
Mar 18th, 2016
Designing a New Grand Avenue
Downtown mall's new owners select design & management team that hints at its future.
Mar 18th, 2016
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Turns 50
Green beer, green gear and green cheer will enliven Downtown on Saturday afternoon.
Mar 11th, 2016
Walker’s Landing Reshaping Beerline
Third Ward style, Walker's Point name and Riverwest location, with 133 apartments.
Mar 11th, 2016
Donovan the Demolisher
Ald. Bob Donovan claims he's pushing city to demolish dilapidated homes. True or false?
Mar 9th, 2016
MAM Offers To Buy O’Donnell Park, War Memorial
County taxpayers will save at least $9 million in non-cash transaction.
Mar 8th, 2016
Northwestern Mutual Updates Tower Design
Apartment tower gets an additional floor and other changes.
Mar 7th, 2016
Is Free Pass Bleeding County Transit?
Controversial free GO Pass for seniors and disabled costs millions, awaits new report.
Mar 2nd, 2016
Construction Costs Will Rise Slightly
Report also says Milwaukee building boom should continue through 2016.
Mar 1st, 2016
$6.5 Million in Streetcar Savings
Agreement with We Energies reduces utility relocation costs.
Feb 26th, 2016
Inside the Aperture Apartments
Mandel Group's latest building in The North End may be the last word in amenities.
Feb 25th, 2016
Construction Starts on Westin Hotel
220-room hotel will be the closest hotel in the city to the lakefront.
Feb 22nd, 2016
Bublr Bikes Touts Big Expansion Plan
New stations coming in 2016 to Bay View, East Side, Walker's Point, Harambee.
Feb 19th, 2016
Forest Beach Migratory Preserve
Feb 18th, 2016
UWM Union Cinema
Feb 18th, 2016
9 Election Takeaways
Tom Barrett might be in trouble, Chris Abele definitely is. So is Puente.
Feb 17th, 2016
Where Are Tonight’s Candidate Parties?
Win or lose, today's primary candidates will be partying. But where? Here's the details.
Feb 16th, 2016
Donovan Lies About Streetcar Suit
City loses challenge to state law making it pay for utilities, Donovan lies about impact.
Feb 15th, 2016
Greenwich Park Apartments Taking Shape
Six-story building with 53 apartments on Farwell is first of two buildings in complex.
Feb 12th, 2016
26-Story Tower for Prospect Avenue
Here are all the details on proposed $55 million project: renderings, floor plans, diagrams.
Feb 11th, 2016
Inside 833 East
Step inside the new 18-story office tower that will help transform the lakefront.
Feb 9th, 2016
Ingram Place Nearly Complete
It took years, but finally the north end of Holton Street Bridge is getting developed.
Feb 5th, 2016
New High Rise for East Side
It's a 13-story, 153-unit apartment building and neighbors seem to love the idea!
Feb 5th, 2016
City Sells Another Foreclosed Home
Graphic designer buys what may be the 531st home sold by city. It needs work.
Feb 4th, 2016
Downtown Building Grows Apartments
Century Building would (mostly) convert from offices to 50 low-income residential units.
Feb 2nd, 2016
Mandel Starts Third Ward Apartments
DoMUS, a six-story, 132-unit apartment complex, is on one of area's last riverfront lots.
Feb 1st, 2016
The Greening of Sage on Prospect
Super green, 34-apartment complex on Lower East Side nearly completed.
Jan 29th, 2016
Apartment Vacancies Hit 10-Year Low
Nationally there's a boom for apartments and Milwaukee is helping to lead the way.
Jan 29th, 2016
Inside The Buckler Apartments
11 stories, 207 units and countless styles, shapes and price points for apartments.
Jan 27th, 2016
Phase Four of North End Underway
Fourth phase of $175 million project adds 155 apartments to booming Lower East Side.
Jan 26th, 2016
18-Story Tower on River Proposed
57-unit apartment tower would replace 1880s-era, two-story building on Wells St.
Jan 22nd, 2016
New NM Apartment Tower Moves Forward
Its less-discussed project, a 33-story residential and parking tower, is quietly continuing.
Jan 22nd, 2016
How to Build a “Happy City”
Our book club is back. Next up is Charles Montgomery's book on designing better cities.
Jan 20th, 2016
Inside the Brix Apartments
Rehabbed, century-old Walker's Point candy factory now a cool apartment complex.
Jan 19th, 2016
BID Sells Streetcar-Related Development
Downtown BID guide shows business support, sells vacant land along streetcar route.
Jan 15th, 2016
Joe Davis Receives Hot Endorsement
The firefighters endorse Davis, not Donovan, and Joe is "pumped up!"
Jan 14th, 2016
Bus System Will Go Paperless
Paper transfers and tickets are gone, but the union is still upset.
Jan 14th, 2016
The Impact of New Development
Study of 7 new buildings shows big revenue, big return for local government.
Jan 11th, 2016
Unplowed Snow Reveals Overbuilt Streets
"Sneckdowns," or snow neck downs, show how to redesign city streets to benefit all.
Jan 5th, 2016
Ten Predictions for 2016
A new downtown strip club, less crime, more Sheriff Clarke. It's all coming… we think.
Jan 2nd, 2016
2015 in Review
Talk about a building boom: We covered more than 25 projects, almost all including apartments.
Jan 1st, 2016
New NM Tower Keeps on Rising
Northwestern Mutual's tower is taking its place in city's skyline.
Dec 18th, 2015
Pennsylvania Company Wins Streetcar Contract
Brookville Equipment wins city bid over 3 companies, will charge $18.6 million for 4 streetcar vehicles.
Nov 13th, 2015
Inside Tippecanoe Library
Renovated library set to reopen Dec. 12th, looks drastically improved.
Oct 30th, 2015
Behold the Belay Apartments
E. North Ave. project has 46 apartments and climbing gym you can see in 45-foot-tall windows.
Oct 16th, 2015
Join John Norquist at Our Annual Party
With drinks, appetizers, good talk and great view of the city. And news about our plans to expand.
Oct 8th, 2015
Raiders!
Documentary about the kids who spent seven summers remaking the first Indiana Jones movie.
Oct 8th, 2015
26 Films From Best to Worst
Update of my ranking of all films seen. Audiences, I confess, didn't necessarily agree.
Oct 8th, 2015
Power Rankings
My favorite -- and un-favorite -- films so far.
Sep 29th, 2015
British Arrows Awards
Strangely fun to watch a hour of TV commercials for products you can't even buy.
Sep 29th, 2015
Most Likely to Succeed
Our education is ripe for improvement, what can be done?
Sep 25th, 2015
I Can Quit Whenever I Want
Italian comedy is part Breaking Bad, part Ocean's Eleven.
Sep 24th, 2015
33 Films To See
How many times can you call in sick to work in the next 15 days?
Sep 23rd, 2015
Beatles
Film captures the experience of discovering the Beatles and growing up.
Sep 22nd, 2015
New Bucks Arena Approved
City completes final step of financing puzzle for new Bucks arena.
Sep 22nd, 2015
The Great Alone
Film follows the trail of the Iditarod race through Alaska.
Sep 21st, 2015
7 Chinese Brothers
Jason Schwartzman attempts to put it all together in this slacker comedy.
Sep 18th, 2015
Peace Officer
The centerpiece of the 2015 Milwaukee Film Festival is an award-winning documentary.
Sep 17th, 2015
Youth
Milwaukee Film Festival to open with a likely award winner. First in a series of previews.
Sep 16th, 2015
New Apartments for Prospect Ave.
Qdoba and surface parking lot would be converted to 80-unit building under plan.
Sep 14th, 2015
Taxi Parking to Urban Living
Deregulating taxicabs will pour at least $172,000 into government coffers annually.
Sep 11th, 2015
Ripping the Top Off
East Side building loses one floor, is gaining two more, as Sage on Prospect is created.
Sep 4th, 2015
Milwaukee’s New Rooftop Bar
It will be located atop the New Kimpton Hotel in the Third Ward.
Aug 28th, 2015
Riverwest 24 Bike Race Live Blog – 2015
Follow the action on (and off) the race course.
Jul 24th, 2015
Walker’s Landing Takes Shape
It might be misnamed, but it's rising along the river, as our photos show.
Jul 24th, 2015
Garfield Avenue Festival
Festival packs the street with blues and barbecue and beer. Our photos capture the easy-going vibe.
Jul 23rd, 2015
The Man Behind Bob Donovan
Steve Schumacher handles all social media for mayoral hopeful. He also has a criminal record.
Jul 22nd, 2015
Locations of Next 35 Bike Stations Announced
New Bublr stations will blanket East Side with other locations in 12 neighborhoods. Here is complete list.
Jul 21st, 2015
Third Ward’s Hotel Takes Shape
The 158-room Kimpton Hotel has reached about half its height and will be completed next year. Our photos capture its progress.
Jul 17th, 2015
Bucks Arena Winners and Losers
We count 33 winners, from strip clubs to Scott Walker to the streetcar, and 12 losers, including Frank Gimbel, the Brewers and Seattle.
Jul 17th, 2015
The Return of Pabst Brewing
The city's famed beer maker, long absent from Milwaukee, will return to the Pabst Brewery complex.
Jul 15th, 2015
Scott Walker Aids Milwaukee Streetcar
In an unexpected move, Walker helps avoid messy situation between city and county.
Jul 13th, 2015
833 East Redefines the Skyline
It's not flashy, but it's becoming highly visible near the lakefront.
Jul 10th, 2015
Streetcar Construction Starts in October
On-going engineering work continues to save millions of dollars. And anti-streetcar group has given up trying to stop the starter line.
Jul 10th, 2015
Suburbs’ Day in Milwaukee
Who are all those suburbanites that camp out in the city for the July 3rd fireworks?
Jul 6th, 2015
Buses Running, But Union Might Strike Again
Bus service continuing, but union president references more potential work stoppages. What else did he say?
Jul 6th, 2015
Milwaukee’s Biggest Building Rises
Northwestern Mutual's 32-floor building will be the state's biggest and its basic structure has been mostly framed out.
Jul 3rd, 2015
15 Myths About The Bus Strike (and More)
UPDATE #4: Two new myths emerge plus photos from the picket line.
Jul 2nd, 2015
15 Myths About The Bus Strike (and More)
Bus service continuing, but union president references more potential work stoppages. What else did he say?
Jun 30th, 2015
Daniel Holloway
We're down to the final three races of the Tour of America's Dairyland.
Jun 26th, 2015
Justin Williams
The third in a series on racers in the Tour of America's Dairyland, the nation's largest competitive cycling event.
Jun 25th, 2015
Make Your Voice Heard on Bucks Arena
Our simple, easy-to-use contact form lets you reach officials in Madison on the arena deal and frankly communicate your views.
Jun 22nd, 2015
Jadon Jaeger
The second in a series on racers in the Tour of America's Dairyland, the nation's largest competitive cycling event.
Jun 19th, 2015
Nathan Labecki
The first in a series on racers in the Tour of America's Dairyland, the nation's largest competitive cycling event, which kicks off today.
Jun 18th, 2015
Summerfest Rock ‘n’ Sole Run
Thousands ran through drizzling rain and fog. Our photos capture the action, from the lakefront and city streets to the summit of Hoan Bridge.
Jun 15th, 2015
Milwaukee’s New Train Shed
It's 50 years old and serves nearly 600,000 people annually, and its long-awaited replacement is finally being built.
Jun 12th, 2015
Marcus Center Unveils Free Summer Lineup
Band concerts, dance concerts, movies and more will be offered at Marcus Center's Peck Pavilion.
Jun 11th, 2015
North End Redefines Water Street
Third phase of transformational project fills the gap between Downtown and the Lower East Side.
Jun 5th, 2015
Pabst Announces 2015 Fish Fry & Flick Lineup
Free lakefront movie series is back for a 7th year with a great lineup.
Jun 1st, 2015
Meet Emily Robbins
National League of Cities associate will speak about her findings on how cities can support small businesses and use data to make city services more efficient.
May 29th, 2015
Meet June Williamson
New York professor who focuses on retrofitting the suburbs in an urban way will speak at Empty Storefronts conference Monday.
May 29th, 2015
How to Fill Those Empty Storefronts
Inaugural event will bring national leaders to Milwaukee to discuss long-term solutions for commercial corridors with empty storefronts.
May 19th, 2015
Urban Milwaukee Wins Press Club Awards
Publication claims two of three awards for criticism and Michael Horne wins for House Confidential column.
May 18th, 2015
Presenting the Posner Building Apartments
Huge, almost entirely vacant building transforming into 105 apartments on key downtown corner
May 15th, 2015
The Brewery’s 100-Unit Frederick Lofts
Photos of this major residential project, another addition to a virtual mini-city replacing the old Pabst Brewery.
May 8th, 2015
East Side Apartments Nearly Complete
Chicago developer's project will add 36 apartments just off Brady Street. And a huge increase in city tax revenue.
Apr 24th, 2015
St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2015
The warm weather drew a large crowd, including Mayor Tom Barrett and the Wacky Wheeler.
Mar 16th, 2015
Milwaukee Streetcar Approved
After years of debate, streetcar will finally move forward. Final engineering will begin immediately, and construction by the end of the year.
Feb 10th, 2015
700 Lofts Takes Shape in Westown
49 new apartments are slated to open in June 2015 on the west side of Downtown.
Jan 23rd, 2015
Streetcar Responses Shows Wide Support
Eleven out of 15 aldermanic districts, and 76 percent of all respondents support the proposed streetcar starter system.
Jan 22nd, 2015
Streetcar Approved, but Held
Large majority votes to approve streetcar, but parliamentary maneuver puts issue on hold until February 10th meeting.
Jan 21st, 2015
Streetcar Backers Say They Have the Votes
Aldermen Witkowski and Perez now favor it, and touted plan to extend the line into their south-side districts.
Jan 20th, 2015
Four New Bus Routes Start Sunday
MCTS will include three more express lines, offering better service for high-demand routes.
Jan 16th, 2015
Dohmen Moves to Historic Third Ward
The consulting company relocates to neighborhood where it all began 156 years ago.
Dec 19th, 2014
Council Delays Streetcar Until January
Minority of aldermen were able to use city charter provision to delay project for one month, but a majority seems poised to approve it.
Dec 16th, 2014
Committee Takes No Action on Streetcar
Public Works Committee votes to send streetcar proposal to full council, setting up a showdown Dec. 16th.
Dec 10th, 2014
Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.
Dec 9th, 2014
Construction Underway at The North End
Mandel Group is building the third phase of their "neighborhood by design" -- to plug "the doughnut hole in Downtown."
Dec 5th, 2014
New Express Bus Routes Start in January
The good news: Three new express routes will move riders more quickly across the county. The bad: transit system running out of money.
Dec 3rd, 2014
2014 Holiday Parade
The 88th annual downtown parade lit up a gloomy weekend, as our photos attest.
Nov 27th, 2014
New East Library is a Jewel
Wow, what an improvement. Our photos capture the technology-rich and architecturally impressive new library
Nov 21st, 2014
Barrett Moving Forward With Streetcar
If Common Council approves at December 16 meeting, construction would start in late 2015, and Milwaukee would follow in footsteps of many other cities.
Nov 18th, 2014
1809 Cambridge Apartments
New 36-unit apartment building rising quickly on the East Side, as our photos show.
Nov 14th, 2014
Another Bad Transit Plan By County Board
Amendment slipped into budget has had no public review and could leave system $1 million short (or worse) by end of 2015.
Nov 6th, 2014
Return of The Avalon Theater
Everything you need to know, including behind-the-scenes photos, about Bay View's historic movie theater and its $2.5 million renovation.
Nov 5th, 2014
New Apartment Building Approved at Pabst
Florida developer willing to undertake a project that no local developers will. The result will be 118 market-rate apartments, with no city financing.
Oct 8th, 2014
Hitting the Home Stretch
More from film fan Jeramey on which movies you should catch, and which to skip.
Oct 8th, 2014
700 E. Kilbourn High-Rise Wins Key Approval
Proposed high-rise would add up to 275 "ultra luxury" apartments to downtown Milwaukee -- with no public financing.
Oct 7th, 2014
Germania Building to Become Apartments
118-year-old building would be converted to 74 apartments at prominent downtown corner.
Oct 6th, 2014
Bay View ArtStop Opens
It's a bus stop, art work, and urban island. Grand opening is tonight, but we've already got photos of the new amenity.
Oct 3rd, 2014
Jeramey’s Weekend Recap
Reporting on a great opening weekend and five films I saw. Which are worth your time?
Sep 29th, 2014
The Pizza Man Apartments
New East Side apartment building is bringing good urban form back to prominent corner.
Sep 26th, 2014
What’s Jeramey Watching?
19 films in 15 days. Do they sell all you can eat popcorn?
Sep 25th, 2014
How To Fix O’Donnell Park
It's a complete failure of a park, here is how to fix it.
Sep 24th, 2014
New Apartment Building Coming to the Third Ward
Two developers partner up for a new building that is going to have a very odd shape.
Sep 23rd, 2014
Chicago Firm Unveils Designs for 35-Story Tower
New skyscraper would contain up to 275 apartments in downtown Milwaukee.
Sep 21st, 2014
Doors Open Milwaukee Top 10
Cancel your weekend plans, here are 10 can't miss buildings to visit.
Sep 19th, 2014
East Side Tomato Romp
8,000 pounds of tomatoes go flying as contestants play dodgeball with tomatoes.
Sep 15th, 2014
The Brand New UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
New freshwater school is the centerpiece of the burgeoning water cluster.
Sep 13th, 2014
Milwaukee’s New Bus System
MCTS is adding express service to more routes.
Sep 10th, 2014
Milwaukee’s International Kite Festival
Free, family-friendly fun is a welcome change of pace from many lakefront events.
Sep 9th, 2014
833 East, the Unsung Hero of Office Towers
New high rise office building has no city subsidy and will add to the property tax base immediately.
Sep 5th, 2014
Developer Slays NIMBY Objectors
Why East Side development can move so slowly. And when developers can bypass the neighbors.
Sep 1st, 2014
MIAD Opens New Residence Hall, Celebrates 40 Years
Half-birthday bash, half-ribbon cutting, the ceremony unveiled MIAD's new six-story, Third Ward building.
Aug 27th, 2014
Milwaukee’s Biggest Building Breaks Ground
"A beautiful day in Milwaukee" and for assembled power brokers as Northwestern Mutual's new skyscraper gets underway.
Aug 26th, 2014
Urban Vancouver, a Model for Milwaukee?
Lacking the back-to-back skyscrapers of New York of Chicago, its smaller-scale urbanity is a marvel that Milwaukee could emulate.
Aug 25th, 2014
Bublr Bikes Everywhere
Nine of the ten new stations have been installed -- and are getting plenty of ridership, as our photos show.
Aug 22nd, 2014
Discovering Urban Seattle
Our photo gallery captures many of the urban highlights one can see on a three-day trip to Seattle.
Aug 19th, 2014
Oregon at South Water Works
Foreclosed warehouse becoming 77 apartments in Walker's Point.
Aug 15th, 2014
2014 Wisconsin State Fair
Our photos capture everything the fair has to offer, including pig races, cream puffs and plenty of people.
Aug 4th, 2014
Dohmen’s New Third Ward HQ
Firm that started in Third Ward is returning there from suburbs, relocating 110 employees and overhauling a boring 1960's building.
Aug 1st, 2014
German Fest 2014
Red, white and blue becomes black, red, and yellow as Milwaukee celebrates its German heritage.
Jul 30th, 2014
Brady Street Festival
With music, food, art, fashion shows, pro wrestling and camel rides, it was all happening on Brady Street.
Jul 28th, 2014
Riverwest 24 Live Blog – 2014
Updates from a team involved in the 24-hour bicycle race.
Jul 25th, 2014
Riverwest 24 Preview
Milwaukee's best bicycle race, as our photos prove, kicks off at 7 p.m.
Jul 25th, 2014
New Apartment Building Planned for Water St.
The Rhythm would replace dive bar on Water St. and feature studios and one-bedroom units.
Jul 22nd, 2014
Uber and Lyft Legalized in Milwaukee
Taxis for anyone who wants to drive one. Uber and Lyft are legal. And someone will probably sue the city to stop this.
Jul 22nd, 2014
MIAD’s New Apartment Building
Years in the making and 6 stories high, it's nearly complete. Students will move in this fall.
Jul 18th, 2014
Traveling Beer Garden Hits Downtown
Red Arrow Park trades Starbucks for Sprecher
Jul 18th, 2014
County Further Expands Real-Time Bus Routes
MCTS unveils real-time info for more bus lines, including the only bus route in Ozaukee County.
Jul 18th, 2014
Visiting Leaders Pitch Pro Stadiums — And Transit!
MMAC organized event to sell NBA arena, but speakers from Cleveland, Denver and OKC said Millenials want transit, too.
Jul 18th, 2014
The Standard at East Library
Our photos take you inside the new library and apartment building on North Ave.
Jul 17th, 2014
South Shore Frolics Parade
The politicians were glad handing and the candy was flowing at the 65th annual celebration.
Jul 15th, 2014
Night Market Rising
Part public art, part market, new pavilion on W. Wisconsin Ave. replaces surface parking.
Jul 11th, 2014
Storm the Bastille 2014
Once more some 5,000 runners and walkers took over the streets of East Town in the late night opening to Bastille Days.
Jul 11th, 2014
County Transit Doubles Real Time Bus Data
Up-to-the minute arrival times now available on 16 bus routes across Milwaukee County.
Jul 1st, 2014
Downer Classic Bike Races
Part of the 11-day Tour of America's Dairyland, Saturday's all day-affair attracted fans of bicycles, beer and festivals.
Jun 30th, 2014
Cedarburg Strawberry Festival
World record scoop of ice cream was the desert for the 29th annual festival.
Jun 30th, 2014
Easy Parking in Downtown Milwaukee?
City unveils sign system to guide drivers to garages with available parking spots.
Jun 27th, 2014
State Freezes Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Worried about the cost, Gov. Walker and WEDC have halted program with big benefits for Milwaukee.
Jun 25th, 2014
Garlic Fest Spices Up Walker’s Point
Third annual celebration had no vampires, and everything you could imagine flavored with garlic. Our photos capture the fun.
Jun 24th, 2014
Summer Soulstice on North Ave.
The East Side's first festival of the season keeps getting better and better.
Jun 23rd, 2014
Soccer Crowd Shuts Down Brady Street
As many as 15,000 people pack Brady Street and surround Nomad Bar, while celebrating USA v Portugal game.
Jun 23rd, 2014
“Sage” Apartment Building Nearly Finished
Jackson Street is becoming a nice urban street, now with new, environmentally friendly apartments.
Jun 20th, 2014
New 18-Story Downtown Building Breaks Ground
The $102 million, 18-story tower at 833 E. Michigan is huge development, with no city financing. The full story, with photos and building renderings.
Jun 19th, 2014
MSOE Renames Soccer Field
Kovac wonders why MSOE would name it after its current president. And why an engineering school couldn't dig a deep enough hole for its soccer field.
Jun 17th, 2014
More Real Time Bus Data Available
Five more routes now let riders know exactly when the bus will come.
Jun 16th, 2014
CityCenter at 735 Fashion Show
The centennial celebration for CityCenter at 735 featured a fashion show that put 100 years of style on display.
Jun 13th, 2014
2014 Milwaukee Pride Parade
History in the making. Our photos capture the first Milwaukee Pride Parade to feature "just married" signs.
Jun 10th, 2014
Finally, a New Park East Plan
Ten years later, the city and county are finally on the same page. Is development in the area ready to "explode"?
Jun 10th, 2014
2014 Locust Street Festival
The action, the people, the entertainment are all captured in our photos.
Jun 10th, 2014
Bay View Gallery Night
Compared to Third Ward's Gallery Night, this one has cheaper art and more of a street scene. Our photos capture the event.
Jun 9th, 2014
The Deconstruction of Northwestern Mutual
Floor-by-floor, NML's 1970s office tower is coming down.
Jun 6th, 2014
Standard Nears Completion
A new, state of the art library, 99 apartments and new retail space will be the result.
May 30th, 2014
Posner Building To Become Apartments
Highly visible, mostly vacant building in Westown being restored.
May 29th, 2014
Rebuilding 794 in the Third Ward
It's a beautiful view, but soon enough it will be obstructed again.
May 23rd, 2014
Winners & Great Photos of 2014 Mayor’s Design Awards
From the new Pizza Man to Radio Milwaukee to Junior House Lofts, the winners span many styles and neighborhoods. Photo Galleries of every winning design.
May 21st, 2014
Marquette’s New IVY on Fourteenth
Photographic tour of building nearing completion that will boast 80 apartments and street-level retail.
May 14th, 2014
Rise of the Avenir
The 5-story, $21 million building will have 104 apartment units, 7,000 square-feet of retail space, and a Jimmy Johns.
May 9th, 2014
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Coming to Milwaukee
Rishi Tea, Lakefront Brewery and Solaris are all building new facilities in the ever-growing Menomonee Valley.
May 2nd, 2014
Pizza Man Gone and Apartments Arise
Construction of the mixed use building with 39 apartments is proceeding at North and Oakland.
Apr 25th, 2014
Finally, Transit System Unveils Real-Time Bus Data
Long-awaited service improvement is here, sort of. When finished, you'll be able to check exactly when the bus will arrive.
Apr 23rd, 2014
7 Can’t Miss YP Week Events
Young Professional Week features some 30 events. Here's our pick of the top seven.
Apr 11th, 2014
A Night At the MANDIs
The once-tiny awards show is now a prestige event that packed the Pfister ballroom while another crowd watched the show streamed.
Apr 10th, 2014
Historic Preservation Goes Crazy
Bigger state tax credits have tripled applications for historic preservation projects, which is great news for Milwaukee.
Mar 28th, 2014
Behold the Halls of Ivy
A new 6-floor building on Marquette campus boosts 80 apartments in five different sizes. Our photos capture its progress.
Mar 21st, 2014
Taxi Cab Lottery Has Light Turnout
Though there were 1,706 applications for 100 new licenses, only about 200 showed up for the lottery. But the show must go on! -- and did.
Mar 17th, 2014
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
From the Sheriff to Irish dancers, it was all smiles in the parade.
Mar 16th, 2014
Riverwest Apartments Going Up
Three of the four buildings in the RowHouse 31 project on Humboldt Ave are nearly finished.
Mar 14th, 2014
The Fun and Frustrations of Eastside Music Tour
More than 80 shows and 30 locations on one street in one day.
Mar 4th, 2014
Betting on the Common Council
Haven't got your fix with the Super Bowl? Gamble with friends on who will be the next council president.
Feb 2nd, 2014
North Avenue Boomtown
Three different projects will together remake E. North Avenue. Our photos capture the progress.
Jan 23rd, 2014
County Transit Applicants Sell Themselves to — Huh?– the City
Just to further mess up a murky issue, the companies' often sketchy presentations were made to a city committee, not to the county.
Dec 13th, 2013
Bike Share Launching in 2014
Phase I of bike share program will have at least 28 stations and 250 bikes, thanks to a federal grant.
Dec 4th, 2013
Obama Official Lauds City’s Sustainability Programs
Energy Department official visits to praise Milwaukee's green efforts, which now save $500,000 annually. Our photos capture the event.
Nov 6th, 2013
MIAD On the Rise
Its new 6-story building of student apartments is starting to take shape in Historic Third Ward.
Oct 4th, 2013
It’s PARK(ing) Day, Let the Celebration Begin
Parking spots will be transformed into public space -- with entertainers performing -- as part of international event today.
Sep 20th, 2013
Rep. Goyke Commemorates Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance 2013
Statement from Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) on September 11th, 2013
Sep 11th, 2013
The Ever-Changing Third Ward
A new pink sculpture, new deli, new Woolen Mills store, and a new dorm rising -- all captured by camera.
Aug 30th, 2013
Zipcars for the Masses
By-the-hour car rental firm unveils huge expansion, adding 29 vehicles to Milwaukee with possibly more to come.
Aug 27th, 2013
Radio Milwaukee’s Green Roof Installation
The new green roof was installed with amazing speed and could last for 100 years.
Aug 6th, 2013
Mandel Plans Lakefront High-Rise
Last empty site in old Park East area would be location for Prospect Ave tower.
Aug 1st, 2013
East Library Groundbreaking
Photos capture groundbreaking for new mixed-use development combining East Library, retail and apartments. Take that, Bayshore.
Jul 30th, 2013
A Giant Step for Radio Milwaukee
An in-depth look and photo tour of the new 88Nine headquarters, which will transform the station.
Jul 22nd, 2013
Bay View “Frolics” Parade
The 64th South Shore Frolics Parade included a band dressed as rabbits and a Hoan Bridge float.
Jul 16th, 2013
Temporary East Library Opens
It's just a block and a half away from the old library, and as Mayor Barrett demonstrated at its opening, you can still check out books.
Jul 1st, 2013
All Fun at 2013 Pride Parade
Milwaukee's straightest parade flies its gay flag proudly.
Jun 12th, 2013
Locust Street Festival 2013
Beer drinking, people watching, and some non-racing giant sausages. The street festival season is officially on, as our photos show.
Jun 11th, 2013
Say Goodbye to East Library
East Library building closes as new temporary library takes shape around the corner.
Jun 7th, 2013
$350,000 Grant Funds Art Corridors
GMC lands grant from ArtPlace America to create artistic corridors in Riverwest and Harambee and on West Wisconsin Ave.
May 20th, 2013
Republicans Move to Kill Milwaukee Streetcar
If the streetcar is killed and federal money for it is lost, it will mean the total amount of federal transit money for Wisconsin rejected by Scott Walker will exceed $1 billion.
May 9th, 2013
More About Iron Mine Controversy
Cullen wins award for work on legislation as Milwaukee Magazine weighs in with story.
May 1st, 2013
Soldiers Home Becomes National Historic Landmark
The National Park Service honors the Soldiers Home complex, whose classic buildings are the oldest in the nation still standing from Civil War days.
Apr 29th, 2013
More Taxis for Milwaukee?
Bauman's proposal would drastically increase the number of cabs, and a recent court decision makes change more likely.
Apr 17th, 2013
Richest Public Pensions in State History
Here are the backdrop payments received by 1,712 county employees. 255 collected anywhere from $255,000 to $1 million -- plus a monthly pension.
Mar 25th, 2013
Milwaukee From Atop the Pabst Silos
A 360 degree view of the city, including the Brewery redevelopment, from high above.
Mar 22nd, 2013
Pabst Office Building Goes Moderne
Striking new design for downtown's first new office building in 10 years
Mar 21st, 2013
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown Milwaukee was filled with green this past weekend, from politicians to the hoi polloi.
Mar 15th, 2013
New Front Door for Lakefront
Dramatic plan moves freeway ramps and creates a grand boulevard that connects downtown and the lakefront.
Mar 11th, 2013
Kimpton Hotel Approved
Nine-floor, four-star hotel will add drama and 158 rooms to Third Ward; hopes to open in 2015.
Feb 27th, 2013
Gutting the Prospect Mall
New plan adds 4 floors, 52 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail. But first the old place must be gutted.
Feb 15th, 2013
Apartment Complex Coming to Haymarket Neighborhood
Commission recommends zoning change for brick warehouse to be converted to 65 apartments.
Jan 7th, 2013
Sue Black
She was wrongly fired, she insists to Milwaukee Magazine, whose cover story has many community leaders praising her.
Dec 20th, 2012
Meet the Merchant: Bill Lison and Nate Fried
Owners of Hybrid Lounge are this month's Meet the Merchant
Dec 11th, 2012
Historic Milwaukee Public Schoolhouses
An enjoyable journey through many of Milwaukee's most attractive public school buildings.
Dec 10th, 2012
Quiet Company Could Build City’s Tallest Building
An examination of the who, what, where, and when of the new Northwestern Mutual office tower.
Dec 6th, 2012
Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Announces Seven “Chat with the Chair” Events for the Month of December
“Chats” set for Whitefish Bay, South Milwaukee, West Milwaukee, Greenfield, Greendale, Hales Corners and Bayside
Nov 29th, 2012
Brewery Projects Near Completion
An apartment building and a hotel add more excitement to the redevelopment project at the old Pabst brewery.
Nov 24th, 2012
Home Contest is a Big Winner
Most Improved Home Contest offers $7,000 in prize money, generates $164,000 in home improvements.
Nov 20th, 2012
Inside The North End
Take a peek at two new apartment buildings under construction just north of Downtown.
Nov 5th, 2012
County Board Junks Bus Fare Proposal
Proposal to kill transfers and cut fares suddenly lost its supporters.
Oct 29th, 2012
Small Pleasures
A number of smaller construction projects are underway to improve downtown properties
Oct 26th, 2012
The County’s Paradoxical Transit Proposal
A proposal to lower cash fares for county buses could actually increase the cost for many riders.
Oct 24th, 2012
Sydney HiH Gallery Night
A Gallery Night send off for the epicenter of Milwaukee's counter-culture movement.
Oct 17th, 2012
East Town Unveilings
New signage and restoration are a change of scenery for downtown.
Oct 12th, 2012
Urban Milwaukee Night at Film Fest
Join us for the Milwaukee Film Festival's showing of Detropia and post-movie chat and happy hour.
Sep 28th, 2012
An Action-Packed Weekend
So much to see: A party on a bridge, 120+ open houses, and President Obama's speech.
Sep 19th, 2012
Al’s Run & Walk
Thousands of people packed downtown streets for a good cause on Saturday.
Sep 17th, 2012
Wanna Buy Some Park East Land?
Sensing market interest, Milwaukee County is trying to sell a parcel of land -- for the third time.
Sep 11th, 2012
MSOE Parking Garage
Park East Freeway spur land is becoming 780-stall parking garage
Sep 7th, 2012
Parks Plan Has Problems
Cathedral Square / Juneau Park plan created with little public discussion and no design competition.
Sep 7th, 2012
Labor Day Edition
Two historic buildings are completely covered as their facades are restored.
Sep 3rd, 2012
The Milwaukee Brewery District
The impact of a semi-successful early 80's plan for a large stretch of downtown.
Sep 1st, 2012
A Redesign for Cathedral Square
A recent UWM master's thesis plans for an improved Cathedral Square
Aug 28th, 2012
Beer Gardens Back at Pere Marquette
It was off after Sue Black's firing. Now it's back on.
Aug 23rd, 2012
The Great Inversion
Next meeting on September 17th, focusing on the future of American cities.
Aug 20th, 2012Donovan’s New Anti-Streetcar Allies
After three press releases in three days, the alderman holds a news conference with new right-wing allies.
Aug 16th, 2012
MCTS SERVES IRISH FEST
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Straight to the Gate of Irish Fest.
Aug 15th, 2012
Brewery Building Is a Go
The five-story Professional Center building got final approval for construction at the old Pabst Brewery.
Aug 14th, 2012
Name a Milwaukee Street
The City is holding a contest to rename a Fifth Ward street. What's your suggestion?
Aug 12th, 2012
The Milwaukee Olympics
Why Milwaukee isn't likely to ever to host the Olympics, and why it would have been nice if Chicago did.
Aug 9th, 2012
Chris Abele’s Castle
The County Executive calls the largest house in Milwaukee home.
Aug 8th, 2012
2012 Brady Street Festival
A photo gallery of the last major street festival of the summer.
Aug 7th, 2012
New Building On Tap For Brewery
Gorman & Company's third building at the former Pabst Brewery will target law firms as tenants.
Aug 2nd, 2012Barry Mandel’s Penthouse
From his downtown penthouse, the Milwaukee real estate developer may have the best view in town.
Jul 29th, 2012
County Board Approves Negotiations for The Couture
Proposed 44-floor building for lakefront stays on track
Jul 26th, 2012
Gallery Night at Urban Milwaukee
Celebrate the city you love at Urban Milwaukee: The Store tomorrow and Saturday.
Jul 26th, 2012
Scott Skiles’ McMansion
A new column looks inside the homes of notable Milwaukeeans.
Jul 20th, 2012
The Option of Urbanism
More and more Americans are voting with their feet to live, work, and play in urban neighborhoods, but the government and big banks have been slow to respond to this change
Jul 17th, 2012
The Couture Press Conference
Developers and politicians unite behind the podium to unveil 44-story project.
Jul 16th, 2012
The Seamless City
Mitt Romney's urban policy adviser delivers a surprisingly sane book on his time as a mayor of a major city.
Jul 11th, 2012
Downtown Milwaukee Farmers’ Markets
Milwaukee is blessed with not one, but two weekly farmers' markets that add to the vibrancy of downtown.
Jul 5th, 2012
Transit System Facing Nearly 30% Service Reduction
Challenges ahead for MCTS, but good news in Westown, Lake Park, Silver City, and the Menomonee Valley
Jul 3rd, 2012
Lower East Side Construction
Friday Photos this week features photography of three Lower East Side construction projects.
Jun 29th, 2012
Amtrak Accidents and Customer Service
Also discussion of Downtown Dining Week, some development news, and new tv commercials from MCTS.
Jun 28th, 2012
Summer Soulstice Music Festival – 2012
The 12th annual Summer Soulstice Music Festival brought together the best of Milwaukee's East Side under great weather on Saturday night.
Jun 24th, 2012
Milwaukee’s Future – Today, June 18th
The Pabst Theater plays host to Envisioning the Seen: Milwaukee's Future tonight, June 18th. Ten Milwaukeeans and two moderators will hold an open-ended, fireside-style discussion, followed by an audience question and answer period.
Jun 18th, 2012
Locust Street Festival – 2012
A photo gallery of the great people watching provided by "the best fest in Riverwest."
Jun 11th, 2012
Commission Recommends Historic Designation for Sydney Hih Building, Fuse Still Lit
The Historic Preservation Commission recommended approval of interim historic designation for the Sydney Hih building, though the future of the building remains very much in doubt.
Jun 7th, 2012
The Slow Demise of Sydney Hih
Sydney Hih could be saved, a witch hunt on North Ave, UWM has a baseball team (?), and Alderman Jose Perez wins a game for the Brewers.
Jun 6th, 2012
15th Annual Mayor’s Design Award Winners Announced (Photo Gallery)
The winners of the 15th annual Mayor's Design Awards have been announced with projects ranging from a high-rise housing tower to a complete street redesign taking home awards.
May 30th, 2012
New Zoning Would Allow Taller East Side Buildings
In one of its "shortest meetings ever," the City Plan Commission recommended letting North Avenue rise higher.
May 30th, 2012
Downtown Baseball Block Party
Baseball fans converted a downtown parking lot into an outdoor movie theater to watch the Milwaukee Brewers game.
May 28th, 2012
Did Donovan Make Bauman Soil His Pants?
Another week, another Ald. Donovan anti-streetcar press conference. Plus: will the Bucks get a new owner and new arena? And: East Side zoning changes and the return of the Downtown Trolley loop.
May 24th, 2012
East Library Gains Zoning Approval, Rest of District Held
Residents are still a little restive about it, but the East Side's buildings are likely to get a little higher, to judge by the results of today's City Plan Commission meeting.
May 21st, 2012
Bob vs Bob (Almost)
We reached out to Aldermen Bob Bauman and Bob Donovan to get their perspective on the Milwaukee Streetcar project following the press conference "debate"
May 19th, 2012
Donovan vs Bauman Streetcar Press Conference
Leave it to Ald. Bob Bauman to upstage Ald. Bob Donovan at his own press conference.
May 18th, 2012
Tour the Talgo Trains You Might Never Ride
Downtown block parties are coming, use of bike racks on MCTS buses doubles year-over-year, explore the Historic Concordia neighborhood with HMI, UWM gets a zoning change, The Moderne is meeting hiring requirements, and kids can ride free on the Amtrak Hiawatha this summer.
May 17th, 2012
Herb Kohl’s Arena Commitment, The Second Downtown Strip Club, Northwestern Mutual’s New Downtown Building, and More
This week's Eyes on Milwaukee column explores Herb Kohl's commitment to a new arena, the idea of another downtown strip club, Northwestern Mutual's potential new downtown building, and a whole lot more.
May 9th, 2012
Regional Bus Service Cuts, Transit Center Redevelopment, Museum Mile, and More
The 11th installment of Eyes on Milwaukee focuses on transit, development, and new restaurants. The Downtown Transit Center's redevelopment is inching closer to reality. The Milwaukee Museum Mile is a new marketing effort for some overlooked museums. Service reductions are coming to the Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha commuter bus service, and the Milwaukee City Clerk is still tweeting, thankfully.
May 3rd, 2012
Common Council Committee Appointments, Milwaukee County Attraction Pass, The Moderne Lands a Restaurant, and More
Eyes on Milwaukee this week focuses on the committee appointments by Milwaukee Common Council President Willie Hines, Supervisor Haas' efforts for a Milwaukee County attraction pass, the restaurant coming to The Moderne, and more.
Apr 25th, 2012
The Impending New Milwaukee Delegation, Free Brewers Tickets for Aldermen, 24 to 1, and More
Welcome to the ninth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week I examine the coming changes to the Milwaukee Delegation, how another big city gets quite the luxury perk, the difference between the charter meetings of the City and County, Milwaukee's new City Clerk, and more.
Apr 19th, 2012
Future of Transit Event, Urban Milwaukee Store Grand Opening, and More
Welcome to the eighth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week I invite you to a handful of Urban Milwaukee events, challenge you to name the new river skimmer, and share a fair amount of development news and information about new restaurants in Milwaukee.
Apr 12th, 2012
Future of Transit Discussion at the top of the US Bank Center
If you care about transit in Milwaukee, or if you simply want the best view of the city available, come to the 40th floor of the US Bank Center next Monday night, April 16th from 5:30 until 8:00 for a cocktail hour and discussion on the future of transit in Milwaukee and how we move through the city.
Apr 11th, 2012
Suburbs Overwhelmingly Want to Reduce Size of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Almost all of Milwaukee County's suburbs had a referendum questions that asked for voter's opinions on reducing the size of the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors and reducing the position to part-time during Tuesday's election. In every community it was asked, voters overwhelmingly voted to reduce the number and pay of supervisors, but what would that achieve?
Apr 5th, 2012
Hines for Mayor, Coggs for Life, Thomas for 34%, and More City Politics
Welcome to the seventh installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week the focus is all on City of Milwaukee elected officials following yesterday's election. I explore the likelihood that Willie Hines runs for Mayor, how the new Common Council will resemble the old Common Council, the wide disparity in vote totals between districts, Bob Donovan winning the war, the shocking number of votes Johnny Thomas got, and Spencer Coggs' new job.
Apr 4th, 2012
Historic Preservation, Miller Park Sales Tax, The War on Bob Donovan, and More
Welcome to the sixth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week I take an initial look at Alderman Witkowski's attempt to redefine Milwaukee's historic preservation ordinance, the Miller Park sales tax's sunset, the ugly turn Juarez versus Donovan has taken, and more.
Mar 28th, 2012
Talgos being Mothballed, Bike Corrals Return, YP Week, and More
Welcome to the fifth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at mothballing the new Talgo trainsets for the Amtrak Hiawatha line, the return of the bike corrals, Young Professional Week, free music from the Milwaukee Public Library, and more.
Mar 21st, 2012
Free Bus Rides, Moneyball and Renderings, Crime on Buses Way Down, and More
Welcome to the fourth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at free bus rides for St. Patrick's Day, the idea of applying Moneyball principles to project renderings, how Police Chief Flynn has apparently managed to cut in half the service calls originated from MCTS buses, the notion of a new union for UWM, and more.
Mar 14th, 2012
Sales Tax, Bradley Center Transportation, The Moderne, and More
Welcome to the third installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at Milwaukee's sales tax rate compared to other major cities, the Bradley Center's new transportation option, UWM's continued insistence on growing parking subsidies, and a whole lot of development news.
Mar 7th, 2012
Lake Parkway, Kohl’s and Target, Frontier vs Southwest, and More
Welcome to the second weekly installment of Eyes on the Street, a new column running down what’s happening in urban Milwaukee. This week we look at the Lake Parkway extension, Kohl's and Target, Frontier Airlines vs Southwest Airlines, Development News, Openings and Closings, and more.
Feb 29th, 2012
Taxi Cabs, Elections, and More
Welcome to the first weekly installment of Eyes on the Street, a new column running down what's happening in urban Milwaukee. This week features taxi cabs, election news, a list of openings and closings, and the photo of the week.
Feb 22nd, 2012
Milwaukee Taxi Cab Medallion Bill Passes Assembly
The City of Milwaukee is working on state legislation to allow the City to profit from the sale of additional taxi cab permits (to be called medallions) and address the perceived shortage of taxi cabs in the city. Currently under Wisconsin law, permit and license fees can not exceed the cost to issue said permits. This gives the Common Council and Mayor little incentive to raise the cap on the number of permits (currently capped at the seemingly random number of 321 since 1992), despite the fact that the permits are changing hands in the private market for between $80,000 to $150,000.
Feb 22nd, 2012
The North End Phase Two Groundbreaking Photos
A ceremonial groundbreaking took place at the corner of Pleasant and Water streets today for the Portrait and Silhouette buildings at The North End, collectively known as Phase Two of The North End. A number of public officials were on hand representing the large number of public funding sources required to get the project off the ground (or more aptly, in the ground) with the state of private financing for development.
Feb 16th, 2012
Alderman Bauman’s Milwaukee Police Department – MacArthur Square Plan Worth Exploring
Alderman Bob Bauman, who represents downtown and the near west side, has put forth a proposal to relocate the Milwaukee Police Department headquarters and municipal courts to southeast corner of 27th Street and Wisconsin Avenue. As part of that proposal the MPD District 1 station would be relocated to W. Wisconsin Avenue between 6th Street and the Milwaukee River and the former MPD headquarters would be redeveloped.
Feb 15th, 2012
East Library Redevelopment Update and Estimated Schedule
A public meeting was held at Milwaukee Public Library's East Library last night to present updates and answer questions on East Library redevelopment proposal.
Feb 9th, 2012
MetroEXpress Exact Stops Now Available
The previously announced new express bus service from the Milwaukee County Transit System, MetroEXpress, has likely made its impending arrival to regular riders with signs posted on affected bus stops all over Milwaukee County. MCTS has just recently released the full list of stops for the MetroEXpress routes and other affected routes.
Jan 19th, 2012
MCTS Announces MetroEXpress – GreenLine, BlueLine, RedLine
The Milwaukee County Transit System has unveiled a name for the new express service, and for the three new express routes. The express service will be known as MetroEXpress, and will begin service January 29th, 2012.
Nov 30th, 2011
Close Wisconsin Avenue Through the Marquette Campus?
In 1992, Marquette proposed closing Wisconsin Avenue to vehicular traffic between North 11th and North 16th streets, as well as North 12th and North 13th streets between Wisconsin Avenue and Wells Street. Closing a section of Wisconsin Avenue was intended to make the campus safer and more attractive, and it certainly would have had a big impact on the university and city, but would it have been positive?
Nov 28th, 2011
Milwaukee Streetcar Hearing at Frontier Airlines Center
On Wednesday, November 16th, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00, there will be a Public Hearing on the Draft Environmental Assessment Document for the Milwaukee Streetcar. During this meeting attendees will be able to provide a comment on the record regarding the Milwaukee Streetcar project.
Nov 15th, 2011
HSI/WiRED Properties Proposal Picked for East Library
The Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustee’s Building and Development Committee met at the East Library on Wednesday night to hear final proposals from the three respondents to the East Library Redevelopment RFP. Following a closed session for deliberations, the Building and Development Committee voted to move the proposal from HSI Properties forward to the full Library Board.
Nov 10th, 2011
Introducing the Bayshore – Airport Express Bus Service
Due in large part to a reduction in state aid starting in 2012, the Milwaukee County Transit System had planned for a massive reduction in service. Thanks to some last minute creative planning by those at MCTS, the vast majority of those cuts are on track to be avoided thanks to the use of CMAQ funds. The CMAQ funds, allocated out of a competitive bidding process, will provide funding to institute "express service" for two years along a number of key corridors which will replace segments of a number of routes. A public meeting, hosted by Supervisors Marina Dimitrijevic, Jason Haas, and Patricia Jursik, on the proposed Bayshore - Airport Express service was recently held to present the service to the community and answer any questions on the upcoming questions.
Oct 27th, 2011
The Big Roads
The Big Roads, by Earl Swift, tells the story of America's highways. The book begins by exploring the era when a highway was merely a dirt road, and ends with a look at the lasting impact of the Interstate Highway System.
Oct 24th, 2011
Introducing Urban Milwaukee Book Club
Do you like cities? Can you read a book in a month? If you can answer yes to both questions, you should join us for the first meeting of the Urban Milwaukee Book Club. The first book up is Ed Glaeser's Triumph of the City.
Oct 3rd, 2011
The Battle for Gotham
Roberta Brandes Gratz, one of Planetizen's Top 100 Urban Thinkers, explores what makes New York City work in her book The Battle for Gotham New York in the Shadow of Robert Moses and Jane Jacobs. With a title like you would assume the book dealt heavily with details of how Jacobs and Moses operated and their battles over urban renewal, but you would be wrong if you did.
Sep 26th, 2011
The Agile City
The Agile City by James S. Russell is an easy to read, pro-city book. Feeling much like a Richard Florida book at points, the author highlights examples of cities getting things right in regard to building wealth and dealing with the effects (and causes) of climate change. It is neither a book about green washing, nor is it filled with pie-in-the-sky "green" plans for how to remake the way we live. The book focuses on practical objectives to build wealth and well-being through cities.
Sep 16th, 2011
Mixed-Use East Library Proposals Meet the Neighbors
Wednesday night, Alderman Nik Kovac held a public meeting to allow feedback to be voiced regarding the three proposed alternatives for the redevelopment of the one-story East Library into a mixed-use facility. The meeting was a follow-up to a meeting last November discussing the potential of issuing a request-for-proposal (RFP) for the redevelopment of the East Library site. Attendees at the meeting were provided with an update on the process and allowed to ask questions about the process and proposals. The predictable East Side public meeting questions were aired, but which, if any, of the proposals will be selected?
Sep 15th, 2011
Brighten the Passage Design Charrette
During the lunch hour on Wednesday, there will be a design charrette for the Brighten the Passage project. If you're like to stop by to contribute, the group will be meeting on-street at the corner of Water Street and Wisconsin Avenue.
Aug 16th, 2011
Better Connecting the Lakefront to Downtown
There is no question that the connection between Milwaukee's lakefront and downtown is underwhelming. Despite the fact that they meet at Lincoln Memorial Drive, there is no grand connection between the two, which is unfortunate as the intersection of Lincoln Memorial Drive and Michigan Street is a gateway to the city.
Aug 15th, 2011
Milwaukee Streetcar Passes Common Council, Proceeds to Final Engineering
The Milwaukee Common Council voted to approved the Milwaukee Streetcar today, moving it forward to Final Engineering.
Jul 26th, 2011
Keep the Milwaukee Streetcar Moving Forward
The Milwaukee Streetcar is projected to go before the Steering & Rules Committee of the Milwaukee Common Council next week. If the project is able to pass the Steering & Rules Committee it is widely believed that it will pass the Common Council as a whole. However, passage by the Steering & Rules Committee is far from a sure thing, and now is a critical time to make your voice heard so that the project can move forward.
Jul 8th, 2011
Building an Aerotropolis in Milwaukee
What would an aerotropolis bring to Milwaukee? What does Milwaukee need to do to get there? Better yet, what is an aerotropolis? I recently completed reading Aerotropolis: The Way We'll Live Next by Greg Lindsay and John Kasarda, and couldn't help but continually think about how the idea of an aerotropolis fits with Milwaukee.
Jun 28th, 2011
Milwaukee Streetcar at Apex
The Milwaukee Streetcar is finally poised to move forward. Following last May's approval of a preliminary engineering study by the Milwaukee Connector Study Group, the Milwaukee Streetcar project has progressed to the next step in its development. In late June the Public Works Committee and Steering and Rules Committee will take up the project on subsequent days, followed by the full Milwaukee Common Council in early July.
Jun 16th, 2011
Triumph of the City
Released February 10th, 2011, Trimuph of the City is the latest book to examine the value of cities. Written by Ed Glaseser, an economist at Harvard, the book explores "How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier." Dwelling largely on the social aspects of cities, Glaeser walks through the various aspects of city life that enable cities to succeed or fail including public health, public education, and transportation. He walks through evidence-based examples of why cities work to increase their residents wealth and health, examining the spread of ideas and disease as well.
Jun 8th, 2011
John Norquist Milwaukee Tour – Congress for the New Urbanism
One day before the start of the Congress for the New Urbanism (CNU) 19th annual conference in Madison, former Mayor and current CNU President & CEO John Norquist returned to Milwaukee with a number of his former deputies to offer a tour of many of the urban projects started during his tenure as mayor.
Jun 1st, 2011
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele and Transit
Chris Abele was recently elected to fill the remainder of Governor Scott Walker's term as Milwaukee County Executive. That gives Abele less than one year to accomplish anything as Milwaukee County Executive before he must seek re-election. Given the relatively short time for which Abele is assured to be in office, what can the newly-elected County Executive hope to achieve when it comes to transit?
May 19th, 2011
Brookings Institution Study Doesn’t Match MCTS Ridership
The Milwaukee County Transit System lost ridership at more than six times the national average in 2010. The lingering effects of the recession drove down ridership nearly everywhere, but MCTS was hit especially hard and saw record low ridership for the second year in a row. A large part of the reason for the 4.75% decline in ridership was fare increases coupled with the elimination of 3 routes and the elimination of the information call center. In short, the continued funding reductions to the bus system did exactly what one would expect them to do, caused fares to go up, routes to be cut, and ridership to plummet.
May 13th, 2011
Garbage Land – Book Review
Garbage Land, by Elizabeth Royte, is billed as a book about "the secret trail of trash". The author follows her waste streams from her Brooklyn home to their various destinations across the Northeast. This includes ride alongs with "san men", visits to metal scrappers, discussions with composters, tours of MRF plants (materials recovery facility), water treatment plants, and the Fresh Kills landfill.
Apr 17th, 2011
Target in Downtown Milwaukee
With the announcement that Target is opening a CityTarget store on State Street in Chicago's The Loop Neighborhood, the idea of a downtown Milwaukee Target has been generating a considerable amount of buzz in the past few weeks. Unfortunately for those wishing to shop at a downtown Target, none of that buzz has come from Target. Assuming Target was interested though, what location and store format would best match the desires of Target-loving shoppers with the needs of the city to continue to develop a healthy urban core in and around downtown? Let's explore.
Feb 21st, 2011
Gallun Tannery Site Presents Opportunity and Challenges
Milwaukee is in the process of losing a historic landmark, the remaining tannery buildings of the former A.F. Gallun & Sons Company tannery are being demolished on the city's Lower East Side. The buildings once housed one of the city's many tanning businesses, but in a few weeks all that will remain is the redeveloped office building on the south side of North Water Street.
Jan 26th, 2011
Can Downtown Milwaukee Support a 24-Hour Gym?
Downtown Milwaukee is blessed with four full-service, affordable fitness centers. The Wisconsin Athletic Club, Downtown YMCA, Bally Total Fitness, and newcomer Gold's Gym most of which are located along the Wisconsin Avenue corridor that is the heart of the central business district. They vary in size and services, but all are large gyms that provide personal training services. Given that downtown is well served by three full-service gyms, is there a market for a small, no-frills 24-hour gym?
Jan 24th, 2011
The Urbanist’s Ideal Milwaukee County Executive Platform
The race for Milwaukee County Executive promises to be an intriguing one, if only because in a little over a year Milwaukee County residents will vote for the position four times (two primaries, two general elections). The extra election is caused by Scott Walker heading off to Madison with a year still left on his term.
Jan 7th, 2011
How are the New MCTS Buses?
Starting this past summer, new buses hit the streets in Milwaukee County. Now that they have been out on the road for a few months, it's likely that the "new car" (bus) smell has worn off. How do you feel about them now?
Dec 20th, 2010
Introducing The City Center at 735
Gold's Gym will soon open at 731 N. Water Street, a building that has been empty for 22 years. The gym will occupy five out of eight floors in the building, which was originally built as an annex to the Daniel Burnham designed First Wisconsin National Bank building next door at 735 N. Water Street. As part of the opening of Gold's Gym, both of the First Wisconsin National Bank buildings will be rebranded as The City Center at 735.
Dec 15th, 2010
How Urban are Marquette, MIAD, MSOE, and UWM?
Milwaukee is lucky to have a number of higher education institutions in its most urban neighborhoods.
Nov 30th, 2010
The Great Reset by Richard Florida – Book Review
Richard Florida, author of The Rise of the Creative Class, takes a broad look at the current economic crisis in his latest book.
Nov 25th, 2010
Milwaukee Apartment Update
What apartment projects are currently proposed, under construction, or have recently opened in Milwaukee? A little over a year ago we did a similar exercise, so it will be good to take a look and see what has changed in the past year.
Nov 18th, 2010
A Mixed-Use Library to Replace the East Library?
Alderman Nik Kovac, whose district includes the East Library on 1910 E. North Avenue, held a public meeting on November 11th to solicit feedback on the proposal of converting the one-story, single-use library into a mixed-use building.The meeting, which was held at the East Library meeting room, attracted a standing-room only crowd, and included representatives from the Library Board (of which Kovac is a member), the Department of City Development, and the Mayor's office
Nov 14th, 2010
Amtrak Should Innovate with Hiawatha Service Pricing
With Interstate 94 under construction between the state line and Milwaukee for the next few years, new equipment on the way from Talgo, and a route extension to Madison under construction, it's time for Amtrak, iDot, and WisDOT to explore new pricing models for the state-sponsored rail service to encourage more riders and raise more revenue.
Oct 25th, 2010
Group Unveils Temporary Public Art on Capitol Drive
To fill the gap between the site's multi-year transformation from brownfield to productive industrial space, the 30th Street Industrial Corridor Corporation and Business Improvement District #37 invited IN:SITE to create art installations that generate interest in the area.
Oct 21st, 2010
Beerline Trail Open to the Public
On Wednesday evening, the Beerline Trail celebrated it's grand opening.
Oct 14th, 2010
Redesign coming to Gateway Arch in St. Louis
For anyone that's ever been to the iconic Gateway Arch in St. Louis, it's quite apparent that the structure itself is worthy of praise.
Oct 5th, 2010
Parking Privatization a Non-Starter For Now
Parking privatization has received a lot of attention recently because of nationwide city-budget shortfalls and a high-profile privatization of Chicago's meters.
Sep 28th, 2010
Does building a park over a freeway in Milwaukee make sense?
Cities across the country are in the process of constructing or exploring ways to turn freeways into public space. Would it be wise to implement such an idea in Milwaukee?
Sep 9th, 2010
Construction to start at The Moderne
Following a long-awaited loan guarantee approval from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, construction will soon begin on The Moderne.
Aug 30th, 2010
Chicago and Milwaukee – Large Public Art and Placemaking
The latest iteration of Chicago's fascination with large public art is located across the street from the iconic Harold Washington Library in Pritzker Park just northwest of the intersection State Street and Van Buren Street. What is it? A three-story tall eye balll, dubbed the EYE.
Aug 19th, 2010
Beerline B Apartments Riverwalk Proposed
The riverwalk segment for the proposed Beerline B Apartments will go before the Milwaukee City Plan Commission on August 23rd. General Capital Group is bringing the riverwalk segment forward for approval before the entire project. The 140-unit project, which recently was awarded $2,345,310 in WHEDA tax credits for 119 low-income units, will occupy the corner of Commerce St and Pleasant St.
Aug 17th, 2010
Carjacked – The Culture of the Automobile
Carjacked, The Culture of the Automobile and Its Effects On Our Lives, explores the love, lust, and reality of America's car culture.
Aug 8th, 2010
Coming to the East Side – More Residents and Customers
Milwaukee's East Side residents and business owners are likely to see the results of such infill development over the course of the next year as a number of new buildings open.
Jul 30th, 2010
It’s 11 p.m., Clear The Street
The party is cut off abruptly at 11 p.m. so the street can be opened for traffic.
Jul 26th, 2010
Cambridge Commons Tour
In August UW-Milwaukee will begin occupying Cambridge Commons, their new 700-bed residence hall. Owned by the UWM Real Estate Foundation and developed by the Mandel Group, the near-complete residence hall raises the bar for Milwaukee student housing when it comes to quality and ecological sustainability.
Jul 15th, 2010
MCTS Unveils New Buses
The Milwaukee County Transit System unveiled one of the 90 buses set to join their fleet in 2010.
Jul 14th, 2010
St. Louis
Alex Ihnen of UrbanSTL provides an excellent urban tour guide for St. Louis.
Jun 25th, 2010
Milwaukee Earthquake
There was an apparent earthquake in Milwaukee today, how far across the city it was felt I haven't been able to figure out at this point. It was felt at our office at Milwaukee and Mason, the Journal Sentinel offices on 4th and Street, the Germania building on Wells and Plankinton, and the Biz Times offices in the Third Ward. At this point it seems that it was confined to downtown Milwaukee.
Jun 23rd, 2010
Columbus
First things first... welcome to Columbus! If you're like most people who live outside of Ohio, you probably know very little about Columbus. I've found that actually works in our favor when hosting first-time visitors, as their expectations are a blank slate and it's not too hard to leave them with a positive impression of our city. We're home to the Ohio State University, the largest college in the United States, and serve as the capital of Ohio. Despite our location in the heart of the “rust belt”, Columbus was not founded as an industrial town and has managed to continue to grow and thrive. Our citizens are youthful, friendly, humble, creative and welcoming.
Jun 16th, 2010
Chicago
Chicago is a summer city. I never understood the desire of some Chicagoans to have a country home or lake home for the summer. A Florida condo in the winter perhaps, but why leave Chicago on the weekends during the short time of the year the weather is nice? Of course, if you're in Milwaukee, you already get this.
Jun 14th, 2010
Pittsburgh
In an attempt to broaden our horizons, we reached out to other city-focused blogs across the Midwest. Our goal is to provide a quality tour guide for city-lovers in each large Midwestern city. We asked each of our writers recommend around 10 things that can be done in their city and to orientate the guide around someone staying at a downtown hotel without a car (including transit options if anything was outside of walking distance).Our second profile is of Pittsburgh
Jun 12th, 2010
Indianapolis
Indianapolis might be one of the most misunderstood Midwestern cities, as most people only associate the City with cars, Colts, and conventions. But dig a little deeper and you’ll discover what makes Indianapolis a true heartland destination: its thriving downtown, unique cultural districts, and beautiful urban neighborhoods
Jun 9th, 2010
Milwaukee Downtown Dining Week Starts Tomorrow
The single greatest week of eating in Milwaukee starts tomorrow. The fifth edition of Downtown Dining Week will kick off on June 3rd and run through June 10th. Lunch meals are available for $10, and dinner is available for $20 (or $30 at a handful of places) at numerous downtown restaurants. If you're looking to sample a lot downtown eateries, this is your week. All meals are three courses.
Jun 2nd, 2010
Wisconsin Receives First Block of High-Speed Rail Funds
On Thursday the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) released nearly $80 million of the $8 billion allocated to fund high-speed rail. This is a historic milestone for the build-out of high-speed rail across America as it's the first time the federal government has released any of the funds to the states.
May 28th, 2010
$1 Bus Fares in Milwaukee – An Idea Worth Exploring
Milwaukee County Supervisor Mark Borkowski proposed lowering Milwaukee County Transit System fares to $1.00 from $2.25.
May 26th, 2010
Rethinking and Expanding Milwaukee’s Frontier Airlines Center (Delta Center)
The Frontier Airlines Center performs an important function for the Milwaukee region as a whole, bringing thousands of people to Milwaukee for conventions both big and small. It helps inject life into downtown by filling hotel rooms, restaurants, and bars. The convention center building itself though lacks that vitality.
May 24th, 2010
Tear It Down – US Cellular Arena vs Bradley Center
Fast forward a few years and assume that the Bucks were able to land a new arena in Milwaukee.
May 19th, 2010
A Brand for High-Speed Rail in the Midwest
It's time for a clear brand for high-speed rail in the Midwest.
May 13th, 2010
Milwaukee Streetcar Takes Key Step Forward
The Milwaukee Streetcar project was approved for further study this morning by the Milwaukee Connector Study Group.
May 6th, 2010
RTA – On Hold For Now
Any hope for a regional transit authority in southeastern Wisconsin is on hold, as the Wisconsin State Legislature adjourned without passing a transit bill of any form for southeast Wisconsin. The bill, AB282, was close to passage in the Assembly, but lacked a few key votes from Milwaukee-area Democrats, notably Representatives David Cullen, Peggy Krusick, and Anthony Staskunas.
Apr 26th, 2010
Alterra Going International
Alterra Coffee, through a partnership with Mars Drinks, will now be available worldwide for the Mars FLAVIA single-serve system.
Apr 22nd, 2010
RTA Will Be a Last Minute Decision
The vote on the future of regional transit that was scheduled for a vote by the Wisconsin State Assembly on Tuesday didn't actually happen, but a lot of small actions leading up to it did.
Apr 21st, 2010
The Plan of Chicago – Book Review
The Plan of Chicago is a quick and easy read that's perhaps best described as a launchpad. Carl Smith breaks down key aspects of Burnham's plan in his book and details how they came to be, who influenced them, and how they turned out. For someone who hasn't actually read the actual plan (not required or expected for reading this book), author Carl Smith uses just the right amount of detail to illustrate the concepts.
Apr 19th, 2010
State Assembly to Vote on RTA Bill
The wait is over, the Wisconsin State Assembly is set to vote on Assembly Bill 282 on Tuesday.
Apr 19th, 2010
Megabus Service Between Milwaukee and Chicago Drastically Cut
The intercity bus service famous for their $1 tickets has substantially scaled back their operations in and out of Milwaukee. Megabus provided a wealth of options to and from Chicago just a few months ago, and their scaling back of a few daily runs in December wasn't cause for much concern. Apparently, we should have viewed it as a sign of bad things to come though, with what used to be six trips each way everyday trimmed first to four, and now down to two.
Apr 8th, 2010
Gardens for Grand Avenue Mall?
Could indoor gardens be in store for The Shops of Grand Avenue future? It could happen if the mall follows in the steps of a similar mall in downtown Cleveland, the Galleria at Erieview.
Mar 27th, 2010
Free Bus Rides on March 17th in Milwaukee
Starting at 6 P.M. on St. Patrick's Day everyone who rides MCTS rides for free. The annual free rides are again sponsored by MillerCoors, who has been sponsoring the event locally since 1994. If you drink, please think and don't drive.
Mar 10th, 2010
Waukesha County Will Love High-Speed Rail
The residents of Waukesha County will love the Madison to Milwaukee high-speed rail line once it's up and running.
Feb 25th, 2010
Milwaukee To Become Little Madrid?
In the past ten years something has changed in Milwaukee. Spain has emerged to have a number of ties to the city.
Feb 16th, 2010
The Pizza Man Fallout
What you probably haven't given much thought to yet is what will occupy that iconic corner.
Jan 26th, 2010
New Milwaukee Transit Plan Unveiled
Eight drafts, and a couple months later, the new regional transit authority plan for southeastern Wisconsin has been unveiled. Governor Jim Doyle introduced the new bill at a press conference at Bucyrus in South Milwaukee with Bucyrus President and CEO Tim Sullivan, Roundy's CEO and Chairman Bob Mariano, Northwestern Mutual CEO Ed Zore, AT&T Wisconsin President Scott VanderSanden, S.C. Johnson & Son Chairman and CEO J. Fisk Johnson, Johnson Controls Chairman, President and CEO Steve Roell, Greater Milwaukee Committee President Julia Taylor, and Racine Mayor John Dickert.
Jan 22nd, 2010
A Year in Review
It's time to look back at all the predictions we made for last year, and see how overly optimistic we were.
Jan 5th, 2010
Megabus Unveils New Bus Schedules for Milwaukee
Megabus, the no-frills intercity bus company with an intriguing pricing scheme starting at $1, has revised their service schedule between Milwaukee and Chicago. Unfortunately two trips have been eliminated in each direction. One can only assume it's because of the economy and that January through March has always been a down travel period for Megabus (something they compensate for by giving away 100,000 tickets).
Dec 9th, 2009
Miller Brewing Unevils Annual Holiday Lights
In what serves as the unofficial start of winter in my book, MillerCoors (still weird to say) unveiled their annual holiday lights display last week. This year's display features 250,000 LED lights and as in years past, the music of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
Dec 8th, 2009
Rally for Transit
Come join us at the Rally for Transit, Jobs, & Economic Growth! Let’s make our voices heard loud and clear, here and across the state! We can get an RTA and create new jobs and economic growth but our window of opportunity is VERY short. Join us at the Transit Rally! It’s time to get the RTA moving forward!! We can’t afford to wait. Saturday, December 5 at 1:00 PM Veterans Memorial Park, National Avenue at 70th St. in West Allis, WI On bus routes: 54, 76, and 18 Park on west side of Market Square parking lot (near Pick N Save), enter off National Avenue just west of 70th St.) The RTA is urgently needed now Dedicated funding for buses is needed now. We cannot afford to wait and watch our bus system crumble and KRM Commuter Rail get sidelined along with the jobs and economic growth it would bring. – Our regional economic growth and economic competitiveness are paramount and depend on good regional transit and an RTA. – Job connections and job creation must be a top priority and also rely on a vibrant regional transit network and an RTA. We need to invest in creating jobs! – We must create the environment where the economy and jobs can grow: transit is a necessity and an RTA is needed to support a good regional transit network. – Transit cuts are imminent and will hurt businesses, workers, and tax payers when people can’t get to work, school, shopping, healthcare. Transit dependent people rely on transit services as their lifeline. Unemployment and isolation hurts everyone. We must have adequate, dedicated transit funding now.
Nov 30th, 2009
Big Rally for Transit Funding on Saturday
Below is a message from Kerry Thomas of Transit Now, a leading champion of mass transit for the Milwaukee region. There is a rally on Saturday in West Allis for transit funding for MCTS. We'll be there, and we hope to see you there. Milwaukee can't afford to have MCTS in shambles. Milwaukee needs dedicated transit funding.
Nov 30th, 2009
Have a Happy Urbanist Black Friday!
Black Friday is just around the corner, and we want in with the Wal-Mart's and Best Buy's of the world. No we're not opening a big box store at Pabst Farms, but we are unveiling a new feature on the site. If you're one of those inquisitive types that likes to read books (or even someone that just likes to own books to look smart), please consider buying a book from our list of recommended urbanist books.
Nov 25th, 2009
Ban Sticker Advertisements on Cars
Undoubtedly if you've walked around the East Side of Milwaukee for an extended period of time you've encountered a "Part Time Cash" sticker on the window of a car, or laying next to the curb. And therein lies the problem.
Nov 24th, 2009
The Future of Milwaukee’s Airport
For General Mitchell International Airport and the citizens of the Milwaukee-area, 2009 will certainly be a year to remember.
Nov 4th, 2009
Hoan Bridge Newsmaker Luncheon – Wednesday, Oct. 28th
MILWAUKEE, WI – Milwaukee’s Hoan Bridge soon will need to be repaired or replaced. It will be a once-in-a-half-century decision. Which is the best option? What is at stake? What will the impact be? What are the costs? What are the timetables? The answers to those questions and more will be explored in the next Milwaukee Press Club Newsmaker Luncheon, which will focus on the “The Future of the Hoan Bridge.” The event will feature a panel discussion, including: * State Rep. Jeff Stone (R-Greendale). * Milwaukee County Supervisor Patricia Jursik. * Pete Beitzel, vice president of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. * Eric Reinelt, director of the Port of Milwaukee. The event will feature a panel of journalist including: *Kent Wainscott, WISN Channel 12 *Tom Held, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel The Wisconsin Department of Transportation also has been invited to send a representative to the event. The event will take place Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 11:45 to 1:30 p.m. at the Newsroom Pub in downtown Milwaukee at 137 E. Wells St. The Milwaukee Press Club’s Newsmaker Luncheon Series is sponsored by Journal Communications and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The Milwaukee Press Club presents the Newsmaker Luncheons to shed light on issues of the day. The public is invited to attend the luncheons. The cost to attend is $15 for MPC members, $20 for non-members, $10 for students. Lunch is included. Seating will be limited. Pre-registration and advance payment is required and may be done online at www.milwaukeepressclub.org. Checks may be mailed to the MPC at PO Box 176, North Prairie, WI 53153-0176. Cancellations will be accepted up to 48 hours in advance for a full refund. Please contact Joette Richards at the Milwaukee Press Club at milwaukeepressclub@gmail.com with any questions; or to pay by credit card, call 262-894-2224.
Oct 26th, 2009
St. Johns on the Lake Under Construction
On October 15th, Saint John's on the Lake broke ground on "The Expansion", a new 21-story, $83 million tower along Prospect Avenue.
Oct 26th, 2009
6th Annual Commercial Real Estate and Development Conference
The seventh annual BizTimes Milwaukee Commercial Real Estate & Development Conference, to be held on Nov. 12 at Potawatomi Bingo Casino, will feature a panel discussion with some of the most renowned commercial real estate experts in the nation.
Oct 25th, 2009
Apartment Development is Strong in Milwaukee
Regardless of what neighborhood it is, the development of new apartments is a growing trend in Milwaukee. Currently there are two prominent projects vying for City of Milwaukee financial support in one form or another, the Bookends and The Moderne. Outside of the two proposed towers there are numerous other projects at various stages around urban Milwaukee.
Oct 22nd, 2009
Milwaukee H1N1 Vaccination Free Clinic
The City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) will administer H1N1 vaccine to City of Milwaukee residents on Friday, October 23, 2009 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm at Sara Scott Middle School, located at 1017 N. 12th Street. If vaccine supplies remain, clinics will also be held on Saturday, October 24 at both South Division High School, located at 1515 W. Lapham, and Sara Scott Middle School from 10-3PM. Public groups being initially targeted for H1N1 vaccination due to risk for severe disease or complications of H1N1 flu illness include: Anyone aged 6 months to 24 years Pregnant women People aged 25-64 who have chronic medical problems like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, or immune system problems People who live with or care for infants under 6 months of age Healthcare workers and Emergency Medical Services personnel Public health officials emphasize that the H1N1 vaccine is made the same way as regular seasonal flu vaccine, and, like seasonal flu vaccine, is very safe and effective. They encourage everyone in the recommended groups to get vaccinated now to prevent illness and the spread of disease to others in the community. Free H1N1 flu vaccine will be provided free of charge and on voluntary first-come first-served basis to all citizens wishing to receive them. Clinics in the City are being promoted for underinsured and uninsured individuals and families who would not be able to readily receive vaccination from a medical provider. If vaccine supplies are available, the MHD will continue to hold public vaccination clinics over the next several weeks to ensure that public demand is met. Many private healthcare providers will be receiving the H1N1 vaccine in the coming weeks. Persons with healthcare insurance may wish to receive their vaccination in this setting. Please contact your medical provider for further information. WHEN: Friday, October 23, 2009 WHERE: Sara Scott Middle School (1017 N. 12th St.) Milwaukee, WI TIME: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. PRESS CONFERENCE: Noon SPEAKERS: Mayor Tom Barrett Commissioner of Health Bevan K. Baker
Oct 21st, 2009
Remarkable Milwaukee at The Pfister Hotel
View the PDF Invitation or see below for more details. Registration is required. An Elegant, Historically Inspired Dinner Served in the Grand Ballroom, 7PM Punch, Frivolities Puree of fresh peas, dite saint-germain Filet of Kennebec Salmon – sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, anchovy mayonnaise Cutlets of young turkey, cream sauce with green peppercorns; Cauliflower polonaise, asparagus, oyster stuffing, sweet potatoes, Peach Melba Please let us know if you require a vegetarian dinner. Presentation Featuring a video by Aurum Design to introduce a talk with The Pfister’s General Manager Joe Kurth, and Honoree Mr. Greg Marcus. Remarkable Milwaukee Monday, November 2nd, 2009 at The Pfister Hotel With guests of honor Mr. Greg Marcus, President and CEO of The Marcus Corporation, and Mr. Joe Kurth, General Manager of The Pfister Hotel. An event to honor The Pfister Hotel and The Marcus Corporation while supporting Historic Milwaukee’s Mission to increase awareness of and commitment to Milwaukee’s history, architecture, and the preservation of our built environment. Remarkable Reception 5PM Cash Bar, Hors d’oeuvres, and music by The Neil Davis Duo Silent Auction in the Hall of Presidents to support Historic Milwaukee, Inc. History Tour with Concierge Peter Mortensen First tour begins at 5PM “As concierge for over 24 years, Mr. Mortensen is sought after today to lead special historical tours of the building. He knows a thing or two about what makes this hotel tick…” Art Tour with Artist-in-Residence Reginald Baylor First tour begins at 5PM Reginald Baylor will give guests a tour of The Pfister Hotel’s Victorian Art Collection through the eyes of an artist. Learn about Mr. Baylor’s creative process and view his work; you will see The Pfister’s collection of paintings through new eyes. Afterglow at The Pfister Hotel’s Blu Bar, 9PM Join Historic Milwaukee and the music of the Neil Davis Duo while we imbibe one of the best sky-high views of Milwaukee at Blu Bar.
Oct 13th, 2009
Roundabouts Saving Lives
If you picked up a newspaper in Milwaukee in the past month, you would think that roundabouts were a danger to society.
Oct 12th, 2009
The 200 Empty Units in Park Lafayette Are Not The End of Milwaukee Development
Yesterday it was announced that prominent East Side development Park Lafayette is being foreclosed on by Anglamated Bank of New York, the primary lender on the project. Not surprising to those who have seen the massive towers, Anglamated Bank is claiming they are owed nearly $100 million by Renaissant Lafayette LLC, an affiliate of Renaissant Development Group. Renaissant Development Group is led by prominent Chicago developer Warren Barr. Park Lafayette was Barr's first entry into the Milwaukee market. While the foreclosure is certainly bad news for Barr and the bank, it's not necessarily all bad news for Milwaukee.
Oct 8th, 2009
Milwaukee Streetcar Meeting This Thursday
Don't forget that this Thursday is the open house for the Milwaukee Connector Downtown Streetcar plan. The open house runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Zeidler Municipal Building on the corner of Kilbourn Ave and Broadway. There will be short presentations at 3:30 and 6, come and leave a comment on the proposed system.
Oct 5th, 2009
City of Milwaukee 2009 Trick or Treat Hours
Boo!! City of Milwaukee 2009 Trick or Treat will be held from 1:00 - 4:00pm on Saturday, Oct. 31st.
Oct 1st, 2009
Milwaukee Leaf Collection
Autumn has arrived and the leaves are falling. Milwaukee residents can rake leaves into the curbs starting today, Thursday, Oct. 1st. Dept. of Public Works crews will begin collecting the leaves on Monday, Oct. 12th.
Oct 1st, 2009
Nearly One Gun Crime Per Household in West Milwaukee
The Village of West Milwaukee has a population of 4,201 people according to the 2000 census, which translates into 2,059 households.
Sep 29th, 2009
History of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area Conference – UWM Urban Studies Programs
This event is free an open to the public. Hefter Center 3271 N. Lake Dr. UW-Milwaukee Conference on History of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Area October 24, 2009 (Schedule as of September 22, 2009) 8:45-9:15 a.m.: Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:15-9:25 a.m.: Introductory Remarks 9:30-11:10 a.m.: Session 1 Approaches to 20th Century Milwaukee History Discussants/Chairs: John Buenker, Emeritus, UW-Parkside and Clay McShane, Department of History, Northeastern University Eric Fure-Slocum, Department of History, St. Olaf College, “Growth and Working- Class Politics in Milwaukee: Transformations in Mid-20th-Century Policy and Political Culture” John M. McCarthy, Department of History, Robert Morris University, “Planning in Socialist Milwaukee: Local, National, and International Contexts” Phyllis M. Santacroce, Urban Studies Programs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, “Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and the Model Cities Program: The State’s Failed Efforts to Promote Change in the City of Milwaukee” 11:15-12:50 p.m.: Lunch and Poster Session Poster Session Christopher Chan, Marquette University, “The Green Sheet: Journalism in Milwaukee” Tamara Lange, Sheboygan County Historical Museum, “Milwaukee County Parks and the Great Depression: A Case Study in Environmental and Economic Development” Christina Makos, Marquette University, “University Settlement” Yance Marti, Independent Scholar, “Growth of Downtown Milwaukee” Joe Walzer, “The Development and Engagement of Amusement Parks in Milwaukee, 1896-1910” Ryan Wilhite, History, Indiana University-Indianapolis,“ ‘It’s Your BUSiness’: Rethinking Mass Transit in Milwaukee” 1:00-2:20 p.m.: SESSION 2—CONCURRENT PANELS PANEL 1: The Impact of Law Discussant/Chair: Thomas J. Jablonsky, Department of History, Marquette University Ellen D. Langill, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, “Ethics, and Entrepreneurship in Early Milwaukee Legal Practice” Karen W. Moore, Urban Studies Programs, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, “Daniel Hoan, et al v. The Milwaukee Electric Railway & Light Company and the Wisconsin Railroad Commission: Tracking Legal Contests for Control of Milwaukee’s Street Railways” James K. Nelsen, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, “Origins of Milwaukee’s Magnet Schools, 1967-1976” PANEL 2: The World of Milwaukee Youth Discussant/Chair: James Marten, Department of History, Marquette University Joe Austin, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee “African American Youth in Urban Policy, Policing, and News Reporting in Milwaukee, 1940- 1970” Gregory Bond, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Madison, “What Will the Gold Dust Twins Do against Green Bay?: Fritz Pollard, Paul Robeson, the 1922 Milwaukee Badgers, and Early Integrated Professional Football in the Cream City” Daryl Webb, Department of History, Cardinal Stritch University, “Radicals and Patriots: Youth Against War in Great Depression Milwaukee” 2:30-3:50 p.m.: SESSION 3—CONCURRENT PANELS PANEL 1: Religion in Milwaukee History Discussant/Chair: Genevieve G. McBride, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Jason Hostutler, Department of History, Mount Mary College, “The Catholic Church as a Spearhead of Urban Development in Milwaukee” Michael D. Jacobs, Department of History, University of Wisconsin-Baraboo, “Anti- Catholic Agitation in Milwaukee in the Early 1850s” John C. Savagian, Department of History, Alverno College, “Assassination in the Church: How Bolsheviks, Dashnaks, and an Archbishop’s Murder Created Crisis and Schism among Metropolitan-Milwaukee Armenians” PANEL 2: The New Milwaukee Discussant/Chair: Gregory S. Jay, Cultures and Communities, University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee Stephen Byers, Department of Journalism, Marquette University, “Making Their Voices Heard: […]
Sep 28th, 2009
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 28. September 2009
Take Back the Streets – Forbes.com Marquette moves $100M engineering school forward – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Summerfest looks toward an overhaul of the south end – JSOnline Local-preference awards spark debate in Milwaukee « The Daily Reporter Could E. Greenfield Ave. morph from wasteland to water campus? – JSOnline Milwaukee receives grant to develop plan for 30th Street Corridor – BizTimes Construction to begin on Marquette’s new engineering center – BizTimes Walker seeks across-the-board wage cuts in budget – JSOnline City budget is grim all over – JSOnline Milwaukee lands federal grant to develop water cluster – BizTimes Hoan Bridge needs at center of Wednesday meeting – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Marketplace: Mayor Norquist makes Top 100 Urban Thinkers list How to Get More Bicyclists on the Road: Scientific American U.S. Senate approves $300,000 for 30th Street Industrial Corridor Sandwich shop to open in Chase Tower – BizTimes Redevelopment Authority approves loans for The Moderne – BizTimes The Bike-sharing Blog: Around the Bike-sharing World This First Week of Fall Milwaukee Rotary Club Helps Develop New Park In Heart Of City – Milwaukee News Story – WISN Milwaukee Milwaukee Water Council wins federal grant – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Mail prices take bite out of neighborhood projects « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee divided as Hoan debate escalates « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee World: TOWN TOPICS New park for Milwaukee’s east side – JSOnline Construction to begin on Marquette’s new engineering center – BizTimes Wisconsin Ave. police station proposed – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Freight rail projects get more than $30 million in grants (11:10 a.m. 9/25/09) « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Bars & Clubs: Von Trier to toast last day on Monday City budget is grim all over – JSOnline Barrett’s budget would boost street funds 16.5% – JSOnline Milwaukee divided as Hoan debate escalates « The Daily Reporter Census says: more bikes on the road in Milwaukee – JSOnline Sales tax schism may hurt Milwaukee County’s chances – JSOnline
Sep 28th, 2009
State Expands Investment in Freight Railroads
WisDOT and Governor Doyle announced a substantial rail investment yesterday, it wasn't the oft-discussed KRM commuter rail line, but instead a serious upgrade to the aging railroad infrastructure that Wisconsin's railroads and businesses depend on.
Sep 25th, 2009
Downtown Streetcar Open House
Review and comments on the plans for a downtown streetcar. The event will be held in the lobby of the Zielder Municipal Building. More information
Sep 23rd, 2009
Milwaukee Streetcar Routes Unveiled by Mayor Barrett
On Friday, Mayor Barrett unveiled three streetcar routes under study to the attendees of UEDA's Community Development Summit. The Mayor walked through the three possible routes and numerous possible future extensions. He broke down how successful systems in cities such as Seattle, Portland, and Tacoma have started with routes similar in length to the proposed for the Milwaukee Streetcar system (2 to 3 miles).
Sep 21st, 2009
McDonalds Giving Away Free Burgers and Transit Passes
McDonalds is launching a program to give away 75,000 free transit rides and an equivalent number of Angus Third Pounders. The program will be run in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and Washington D.C.
Sep 16th, 2009
The Moderne Likely to Receive Public Financing
The Moderne, the long awaited project on the corner of 3rd and Juneau, is moving ahead. The City, through RACM, is aiming to provide $10,000,000 in financial assistance to the project. A deal that is very likely to be approved. The building is to be largely an apartment building with first floor retail and a few condos at the top three floors. Originally intended to be 80 condos, the project is now 154 apartments and 33 condos spread over 30 floors.
Sep 15th, 2009
Yesterday Was a Good Day for Transit in Milwaukee
Mass transit in Milwaukee took a step forward yesterday.
Sep 9th, 2009
UWM Freshwater School a No Go on the Pieces of Eight Site
The UWM School of Freshwater Sciences will not continue their plans to build a new headquarters for the school on the lakefront site that formerly housed Pieces of Eight restaurant. We had supported the location choice, but that location choice was certainly controversial. Seeking a less controversial site to house the cornerstone piece of something so valuable to Milwaukee's future is a wise move.
Sep 4th, 2009
Misconceptions on the Hoan
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Patrick McIlheran recently took a swing at my Hoan Bridge article, Hoan Bridge: Tear Down Another Freeway in Milwaukee?. While getting things wrong about the article, such as missing that I would maintain the highway as a spur out of the Marquette Interchange that would land east of the Milwaukee River, he did manage to get one point spot on. "... it reduces the Lake Parkway into a conduit useful only for reaching downtown."
Sep 3rd, 2009
UrbanMilwaukee.com Happy Hour – This Friday
We're throwing a party this Friday to celebrate our first full year of coverage, and we would love for you to join us. The fun starts at 6:00 p.m. this Friday, September 4th at Taylor's.
Sep 1st, 2009
Park East Art Gallery
The Park East corridor is temporarily filled with art, and it’s well worth your time to check out. Approved by the Milwaukee Arts Board, the temporary installation draws attention to the history and unique character of the land formerly occupied by a freeway. Alderman Michael Murphy, chair of the Milwaukee Arts Board, held a press conference today to officially open the project to the public.
Aug 24th, 2009
Weekly Bookmarks – Sunday, 23. August 2009
Hoan Bridge battle heating up – JSOnline Prevailing-wage debate gets new legs « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Marketplace: Wheres our Madison farmers market? How to create more Midwest university start-ups: looking to Utah for an example (WTN News) No secret, no disaster in storm sewer system – JSOnline Coakley calls for development cash « The Daily Reporter Now Hanging: The Park East Museum & Information Center at the Sydney Hih | Features | Arts | A.V. Milwaukee IN:SITE MILWAUKEE « Unified Milwaukee OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: 10% could just save Our Milwaukee Milwaukee Talkie: NYC inspired by Milwaukee Debating Milwaukee’s Other East Side Walker’s Point business park plan review today – JSOnline Trail bill targets transportation money « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee area home prices holding value better than other major metro areas – BizTimes State home sales and prices fall in 2nd quarter – BizTimes BizTimes Milwaukee Commercial Real Estate & Development Conference will feature prestigious national panel of experts – BizTimes New construction – BizTimes: Pabst Boiler House Sites get stimulus for cleanup work – JSOnline President shifts focus to renting, not owning – The Boston Globe Trucks to be diverted from some Zoo Interchange ramps – JSOnline Milwaukee snatches stimulus money « The Daily Reporter Uplifting Milwaukee Real Estate News – Wisconsin Real Estate Blog | First Weber Group Doyle decision sets off scramble for governor’s seat – JSOnline New life for an older suburb – JSOnline Horny Goat beer now sold at Miller Park – JSOnline Miller Park sales-tax collections way down – JSOnline Bradley Center’s Payne steps down – JSOnline City proposes spending $6.5 million on south side business park – JSOnline Day camp may come downtown – JSOnline Harlequin Bakery will close on Friday – JSOnline Craft brewers will focus on water conservation at Milwaukee conference – BizTimes Buffalo Water Beer Bar to open in Milwaukee Public Market – BizTimes Milwaukee officials propose water technology business park at Reed Street Yards – BizTimes http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/state/docs/railtaskforce.pdf Zielinski to seek Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor – BizTimes http://www.publicpolicyforum.org/pdfs/2009TaxPoster.pdf Milwaukee Talkie: Slow growth in property values could mean higher tax rates Traffic at regional airports drops off – JSOnline MPS committee to consider boarding school option – JSOnline Doyle, Barrett say mayor should pick MPS leaders – JSOnline New Midwest Airlines owner to cut 100 local jobs – JSOnline Trucks to be diverted from some Zoo Interchange ramps – JSOnline Low water raises PCB concerns near Lincoln Park – JSOnline Suburban transit systems land federal stimulus funds – JSOnline Free summer concerts, movies reel in the crowds – JSOnline Coggs, Taylor Consider Run for Lt. Gov. | Newsradio 620 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin News, Talk, Sports, Weather | Local Headlines Milwaukee World: DEMOLISHED BUILDING TO BE DECLARED “BLIGHTED” UrbanReview Sites get stimulus for cleanup work – JSOnline IMAX movie screen coming to Mayfair – JSOnline OnMilwaukee.com Dining: Chins Asia Fresh is closed Milwaukee snatches stimulus money Pension fund contribution rule fuels debate – JSOnline
Aug 23rd, 2009
Tony Zielinski to Run for Lieutenant Governor
Milwaukee Alderman Tony Zielinski will announce his candidacy for the position of Lieutenant Governor on Friday.
Aug 21st, 2009
Tear Down Another Freeway in Milwaukee?
The debate over the reconstruction of the Hoan Bridge is one that has ignited controversy in Milwaukee for almost a full year now. Southsiders under the direction of Supervisor Patricia Jursik have united around the Save the Hoan Coalition. Meanwhile, Milwaukee Alderman Robert Bauman has presented a differing vision for the future of the Hoan with eight principles that should be followed in any reconstruction effort. There is an awful lot of confusion around the issue, and the manner in which WisDOT has handled it is far from their usual course. This article examines the potential source of the debate, and a potential outcome that is a win-win scenario for both the City of Milwaukee taxbase, and southside and suburban commuters.
Aug 17th, 2009
Where Should The Madison High-Speed Rail Train Station Go?
Things look good for high-speed rail (110mph max speed) to be connecting Milwaukee and Madison courtesy of the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act. The state has actively drafted plans for the route and conducted environmental assessments to put Wisconsin as close to first in line as possible if and when capital funding were to become available. The stimulus package provides just the perfect opportunity.
Aug 10th, 2009
Solomon Juneau’s Birthday Party
You are Invited to a Juneau Park Friends Birthday Celebration! Join members of our organization and neighbors of Juneau Park to celebrate Solomon Juneau’s Birthday Sunday, August 9, 2009 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Meet “Solomon” and Learn About his Historical Impact on Milwaukee Cake, Provided by Metro Market & East Pointe Pick‘n Save, will be Served Next to Solomon Juneau’s Statue
Aug 6th, 2009
More Thoughts on Grand Avenue
Milwaukee Talkie, the blog of the Public Policy Forum, examined the urban retail market and how to best utilize the hiring of Deanna Inniss as a business recruiter by BID #21, Milwaukee's Downtown Business Improvement District. They noted that one large thing wasn't on her task list, the inside of Grand Avenue Mall.
Aug 5th, 2009
Talgo Location Choice a No-Brainer – Milwaukee
Talgo, the train manufacturer that is poised to open a plant in Wisconsin, has a really simple choice to make when it comes to where to locate. Currently the company is debating between Janesville and Milwaukee.
Jul 30th, 2009
Can’t Beat Milwaukee in the Summer
Normally we would greet you on Monday with an urban advocacy piece, but we were a little too busy enjoying all that urban Milwaukee had to offer this weekend. While normally just one of these events would pass as a big entertainment attraction across every other Wisconsin city, urban Milwaukee had at least eight organized and noteworthy events going on this weekend.
Jul 27th, 2009
Milwaukee County Pension Scandal Number 2?
Milwaukee County is going ahead with executing a plan for its pension system that involves borrowing money, investing it in the market, and hoping to earn a 2% profit. The plan has garnered support from County Executive Walker, the County Board, and the county's actuary consultant.
Jul 23rd, 2009
Dorm-Oriented Development (The Future of Urban Shopping Centers?)
There might be a new development style taking hold in Milwaukee. A lot of focus is put on transit-oriented development, and the power of a station to improve the development of a neighborhood, but what about residence halls? Do they offer similar development when built in an urban setting? At least in one part of Milwaukee's East Side neighborhood, it appears so.
Jul 16th, 2009
South Shore Listening Session Recap
Following the veto of Milwaukee County transit sales tax by Governor Doyle, Representative Christine Sinicki, Senate Jeff Plale, and Representative Jon Richards held a listening session at the South Shore Park Pavilion.
Jul 9th, 2009
Rivianna To Go Before City Plan Commission (Renderings)
Rivianna, proposed by Developer Bob Schultz, will go before the Milwaukee City Plan Commission on July 13th, 2009. Schultz is attempting to gain approval of his detailed plan development as well as an amendment to general planned development and riverwalk design approval. If approved, the development will go before the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee, and then onto the full Common Council.
Jul 7th, 2009
Where Do All The Cars Fit?
All the cars fit downtown on Suburbs Day, why can't they fit any other day?
Jul 7th, 2009
Governor Doyle Vetoes Milwaukee County Sales Tax for Transit
When the budget finally made it to his desk, Wisconsin Governor Jim Doyle used his extensive veto powers in a lot of ways. The most significant of which was arguably the line-item veto of the Milwaukee Transit Authority and the proposed 0.65% sales tax increase for Milwaukee County. Doyle did not veto SERTA, the authority which is to run the KRM commuter rail line, and the $18 rental car tax. This veto puts back on the drawing board Doyle's proposal for a three-county sales tax to fund the KRM and bus service in Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee Counties, while at the same time not delaying the KRM development process.
Jul 2nd, 2009
Gridlock Film Premiere at Transfer Pizzeria & Cafe
See the premier broadcast of Gridlock: Public Transit in SE Wisconsin this Thursday July 2nd, at 6 PM on WMVS Milwaukee Public TV. Viewing party at Transfer Pizzeria & Cafe.
Jul 1st, 2009
Grand Avenue Mall Follow-Up – Free Rent
In March, I explored the idea of rebuilding Grand Avenue Mall into a self-sustaining retail center. One of the things that I didn't expect to be on the table was simply giving away a retail stall for free. Grand Avenue Mall appears set to do just that now with a business plan competition.
Jun 24th, 2009
Expect The Hoan Bridge Debate To Heat Up
Like the temperature outside, the Hoan Bridge reconstruction debate will heat up over the next few weeks. Alderman Robert Bauman, who represents downtown Milwaukee and the north end of the bridge, recently issued a press release that details how the city will likely position itself on the issue with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT).
Jun 24th, 2009
KRM and RTA Update
The Wisconsin state budget is now at a point where it will go to a conference committee after the Senate approved their version of the budget yesterday. The conference committee will reconcile the difference between the Assembly and Senate versions, and send the budget off to Governor Doyle. Doyle will then use his line-item veto power on certain language he doesn't like, and Wisconsin have a budget.
Jun 18th, 2009
Old World Third Street Is A Good Place To Do Business
If you haven't had the chance to check out Old World Third Street in Milwaukee's Westown neighborhood in a while, make it a point to do so. The past year has brought a lot of new businesses to the street, including enough new restaurants to feed you for a week. Brick 3 Pizza, Capone's, a greatly expanded Wisconsin Cheese Mart, Notte, Molly Cool's, Bootleggers, Milwaukee Brat House, Suite. All new businesses that opened since the spring of 2008, and all businesses that appear to be thriving.
Jun 12th, 2009
Humboldt Street Bridge Meeting
There will be a meeting on Friday, June 12th at 2:00 p.m. at The Good Life, 1935 North Water Street to update businesses in the area on the progress of the Humboldt Bridge project. Please share this information with others that might be interested.
Jun 9th, 2009
Renewable Energy in the Midwest
The production of renewable energy continues to move forward in the Midwest as new projects are proposed and government adjusts to make construction of new developments easier. The most noteworthy is the planned 39 acre urban solar power plant in the City of Chicago's West Pullman neighborhood.
Jun 9th, 2009
Milwaukee Police District Boundaries Redrawn – Will Affect New UWM Dorm
Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn has had his new police district boundaries approved by the Common Council Public Safety Committee. The new boundaries will have the most significant effects on the East and South sides of Milwaukee.
Jun 5th, 2009
Miller Park vs Busch Stadium – Milwaukee vs St. Louis
After a recent weekend trip to take in three Milwaukee Brewers games in St. Louis versus the rival St. Louis Cardinals, I spent a significant time reflecting on the differences (and similarities) between the stadiums each team calls home. Miller Park is located 3.2 miles from Milwaukee City Hall, while Busch Stadium is located 1/5th (0.2) of a mile from the iconic Arch. Miller Park has the roof, Busch Stadium has the view. Busch Stadium has the proposed Ballpark Village, Miller Park has its own sales tax. Miller Park has gameday bus service, Busch Stadium is located on a light rail line. And least important for the sake of this analysis, they each have their namesake beer. With all of that considered, which stadium does more for the city?
May 28th, 2009
Downtown Dining Week Starts Today in Milwaukee
Perhaps the greatest week of eating in Milwaukee, Downtown Dining Week, kicks off today and runs through June 4th. You can eat a $10 three course lunch or $20 three course dinner at some of Milwaukee's best restaurants. If you're looking to get a taste of great restaurants that you haven't been to before, this is your week to branch out.
May 28th, 2009
Milwaukee County Pension Trial Underway
The Milwaukee County pension troubles are a serious issue that affect everyone in the Milwaukee area. By eating a significant portion of the county's budget every year in the form of increased pension payments, the pension scandal has forced cuts in county services and tax increases. Milwaukee County has taken Mercer to court over the highly-flawed pension system, and a decision in Milwaukee County's favor could relieve a lot of stress at the county level.
May 14th, 2009
RTA Passes Joint Finance Committee
The Regional Transit Authority passed the Joint Finance Committee this morning at 2:17 a.m., but not in a very regional way.
May 1st, 2009
Make a Difference, Help the RTA
The Regional Transit Authority, a solution to Milwaukee’s transit woes that we’ve advocated before, is coming down to the wire in the halls of the state capitol. For the plan to move forward it needs to be included in the state budget, and for that to happen it needs to be approved by the Joint Finance Committee. The Joint Finance Committee will vote on the matter on Thursday. The matter is anything but a done deal, and your support is turning a few votes. Please make a call Wednesday if you have the chance. Even if it’s just a one second “vote for the RTA on Thursday”, it’ll make a difference. Please call, your city needs you. Senator John Lehman (Racine) especially needs to hear from you! (608) 266-1832 (866) 615-7510, Fax (608) 267-6793, Sen.Lehman@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 7882, Madison, 53707 Representative Cory Mason (Racine) (608) 266-0634, Rep.Mason@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 8953, Madison, 53708 Representative Robin Vos (Racine) 888 534-0063, 608 282-3663 fax, rep.vos@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 8953, Madison, 53708 Representative Pedro Colon (Milwaukee) 888 534-0008, 608 282-3608 fax, rep.colon@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 8952, Madison, 53708 Representative Tamara Grigsby (Milwaukee) 888 534-0018, 608 282-3618 fax, rep.grigsby@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 8952, Madison, 53708 Senator Lena Taylor (Milwaukee) 608 266-5810, 608 267-2353 fax, sen.taylor@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 7882, Madison, 53707 Senator Alberta Darling (Milwaukee) 608 266-5830, 608 267-0588 fax, sen.darling@legis.wisconsin.gov PO Box 7882, Madison, 53707 [Full disclosure, Jeramey is a member of the RTA Steering Committee and a passionate advocate for the efficiencies of mass transit.]
Apr 28th, 2009
Lower East Side Grocery Store To Open
John and Anne Nehring will open Nehring Family Marketplace in a building owned by New Land Enterprises at the intersection of Brady and Water Streets.
Apr 26th, 2009
The Politics of Real Estate Development – Park East Edition
The tale of the Fair Market Development, LLC Park East development proposal is one already lined with intrigue.
Apr 22nd, 2009
Milwaukee Riverkeeper’s Spring River Cleanup
If you’re going to go out and enjoy a walk along any of Milwaukee’s rivers, now may be the team to do it. This past Saturday approximately 3,000 volunteers, myself included, descended upon Milwaukee’s river beds to clean up everything we could. This was the second year I had participated in the event, and I elected to work at the North Avenue/Hometown site again this year. Our group of 49 aimed to clean the east Milwaukee River bank from the former North Avenue Dam to just south of Locust Street. Walking under the bridge for the first time is always a reality check, especially this year, where it appeared seven individuals had made been living there It will be interesting to observe how the new UWM dorm on the Hometown site will affect the number of homeless individuals living under the bridge next year (and the amount of garbage). One would assume it would have the affect of reducing the number living there, and also reducing the amount of garbage. Unfortunately this doesn’t solve the obvious issue, that there are too few beds for the less fortunate in our community. Other sites, as the Journal Sentinel story indicates, aren’t about cleaning up the land around the river, but cleaning out the actual river itself. It appears sites along the Menomonee and Kinnickinnic Rivers are hotbeds for shopping carts and other non-natural things to inhabit the rivers. If you have a chance to next year, participate in the 2009 river cleanup. It’s a great opportunity to volunteer, as your hard work is immediately visible.
Apr 22nd, 2009
Milwaukee Streetcar Round-Up
The Milwaukee circulator streetcar is moving forward, but there is still confusion in the mind of many. We've covered the issue in the past, but this article attempts to bring everything together in one place, the history, the frequently asked questions, and the proposed route.
Apr 19th, 2009
PhotoCampMilwaukee
PhotoCampMilwaukee is a BarCamp-like event fully focused on photography. It’s an ad-hoc “un-conference” for people who love photography to get together and teach what they know, and learn what they don’t. It’s about sharing in an open environment. Everyone has experience to share, and getting everyone together in one place, for a full day, seems like a great way to do it. You don’t have to be a great photographer to attend, you just have to bring your passion for photography. The event will be free (thanks to our sponsors) and the only entrance fee is your participation. Event Location: Bucketworks 1340 N Sixth Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 Learn more
Apr 16th, 2009
Lake Express Ferry Back In Action
The Lake Express ferry has returned to Lake Michigan in preparation for the first voyage of the season on May 1st. When the ferry was put in its winter berth, the folks at Lake Express created an excellent video of the boat's journey from the port up to the berth in the Menomonee Valley. Well it's not quite as amazing as the original video, they produced another one of the recent reverse trip. Enjoy.
Apr 12th, 2009
Accents on the Interstate, Lipstick on a Pig
If accent lighting on the interstate isn't the perfect definition of lipstick on a pig, I don't know what is. That said I'm not opposed to it. In fact, I think dressing the Marquette Interchange for the prom was a positive step forward. There is, however, only one thing I wish would have happened differently.
Apr 8th, 2009
MCTS Adds New Bus Route
MCTS, empowered by a veto override by the Milawukee County Board in November, has added (in reality restored) a bus route to their service offerings, offering service from the Downtown Transit Center through downtown and out to 60th Street via Vliet Avenue.
Apr 1st, 2009
Grand Avenue Mall – A New Implementation
As the retail market struggles nationally and the Shops of Grand Avenue struggles locally, it's time to ask what retail should be in downtown Milwaukee in the next five years. Is it worth investing public dollars in the form of a TIF in Grand Avenue or other mall-like projects downtown, as has been done in the past? Or should the standard be that all retail must interact with the street?
Mar 29th, 2009
Vote For Your Favorite Milwaukee Streetcar Route
The submissions are in, and it's time to pick your favorite.
Mar 25th, 2009
Design Your Own Streetcar Route
UrbanMilwaukee would like to issue you a challenge. With the announcement that Mayor Tom Barrett with the help of Congressman David Obey and Senator Herb Kohl managed to get 60% of the $91.5 million for his streetcar vision, it’s time to think about what the final route may be. There is a simple reality any Milwaukee streetcar proposal must deal with though, there is only enough money for an initial 3 miles. So here’s the game. 1. Create a Google Account or use an existing one. 2. Create a route (not longer than 3 miles) using Google Maps. Don’t know how to do this? There is an introductory video. 3. Paste a link to your route in the comments of this post. 4. Wait until Wednesday afternoon, at that point we’ll put together a poll so we can vote for the best one. Can’t wait to see what you come up with, whether it’s a line to Bay View or UWM, or perhaps a completely different loop around downtown.
Mar 23rd, 2009
Milwaukee Skywalk Map
We attempted to create a map of all the skywalk connections in Milwaukee, including the longest line that runs through The Shops of Grand Avenue.
While from an urbanist's perspective we still would prefer you choose the sidewalk, here's a map for those of you looking for other connections. Next up is mapping the empty retail spaces that are on roads paralleling a skywalk route.
Mar 21st, 2009
Milwaukee Streetcar Map
We've unveiled a Google Maps implmentation of Mayor's Tom Barrett's proposed streetcar system for downtown Milwaukee. Take a look yourself, we think it's a little more exciting than a PDF. The route is likely to change as the planning process continues, and we'll track those changes on our map.
Mar 21st, 2009
The North End – ONE
UrbanMilwaukee.com was recently taken behind the construction fence for a tour of the first building, ONE, to be complete in Mandel Group's The North End project.
Mar 18th, 2009
Chicago Doesn’t Always Beat Milwaukee
Too often we, as Milwaukeeans, are too quick to assume all the good ideas in Milwaukee are trickling up from Chicago.
Mar 12th, 2009
What’s Going On Everywhere Else?
As the RTA inches closer and closer to reality in Milwaukee, what else is going on in transit elsewhere in the country?
Mar 6th, 2009
Historic Milwaukee, Inc
SPONSORED POST: Tomorrow is the second of HMI’s events, Public Involvement in the Planning Process PANELISTS: Jim Draeger – Architectural Historian for the Wisconsin Historical Society Michael D’Amato – Former Alderman of Milwaukee’s 3rd District Daina Penkiunas – National Register Coordinator for the Wisconsin Historical Society The relationship between Developers and Preservationists has never been an easy one. City development is on the rise, how can the process of community input more effectively aid and improve planning and development in Milwaukee? The following sponsored post comes from Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Registration for the event is available on Urban Milwaukee. For more information on advertising with Urban Milwaukee please visit our advertising page. Historic Milwaukee Inc. invites you to join us for A View of Our City in Four Acts: HMI’S 2009 Panel Discussion Series. This series brings together Milwaukee’s most tuned-in and interesting thinkers in an intimate setting. Listen and react to thoughtful discussions on Milwaukee’s built environment as influenced by history, law, design, art and politics. Creative genius behind the project is Attorney Bruce Block, who will be acting as Moderator for each discussion. Visit www.reinhartlaw.com to learn more about Bruce. We are also holding a Cocktail Hour prior to each discussion. Speak one-on-one with the evening’s panelists and fellow attendees interested in our built environment while enjoying cocktails and substantial hors d’ouevres. Reservations for the Cocktail Hour are an additional $20.00 per person and limited to 20 people per evening. We are lining-up a stellar group of speakers. You will not want to miss this. 1. Milwaukee’s Comprehensive Plan, January 29, 2009 2. Public Involvement in the Planning Process, February 26, 2009 3. Joseph Zilber’s Neighborhood Initiative and Chicago’s New Communities Program, March 26, 2009 4. African American Settlement in Milwaukee Thursday, April 23, 2009 Location: Penthouse, 1000 N. Water St. Time: 7:00PM-9:00PM Parking: Attendees may use the public parking lot at 1000 N. Water St. The entrance ramp is located on the East side of the building, on Market Street. Volunteers will be stationed at the building’s street entrance and parking garage entrance to guide guests to the penthouse. Ticket Price:* Members of Historic Milwaukee $15.00 per discussion / $45.00 for series Non-Members $20.00 per discussion / $65.00 for series University and College Students $7.00 per discussion Cocktail Hour: 6:00PM-7:00PM, $20.00 each or $50.00 for series. Reservations limited to 20 people per night I hope you will be able to join us in exploring Milwaukee’s past, present and future. *All Historic Milwaukee 2009 Guide Training Students can attend our Panel Discussions at no charge. To find out more about this in-depth course on Milwaukee’s history and architecture, please visit www.historicmilwaukee.org.
Feb 25th, 2009
Milwaukee Snow Videos
Just about everyone in Milwaukee is ready for spring, right? Well in the event that you're not, we have two pretty impressive videos to share with you that have a lot of snow (and Milwaukee) in them.
Feb 22nd, 2009
RTA Likely To Be Included in Governor’s Budget
When Governor Jim Doyle unveils his budget proposal later today, one thing that is likely to be included in it is the recommendations of the Southeastern Wisconsin RTA. While this certainly doesn't mean the RTA is a done deal, it's a large step forward towards fixing transit funding issues in the Milwaukee region.
Feb 17th, 2009
Milwaukee Brewers Offer Amtrak Promotion
The Milwaukee Brewers, in an attempt to fight back against the Chicago Cubs fans and their Wrigley Field North signs and shirts, are offering a promotion to send Brewer fans to Wrigley Field in September via Amtrak in hopes of turning it into Miller Park South.
Feb 15th, 2009
Who Lives in Milwaukee’s Condos?
The UWM Center for Urban Initiatives and Research (CUIR) undertook the first comprehensive study on Milwaukee's "condo boom" to understand who was actually living in the condos stretching from the northern part of Walker's Point up to North Avenue on the East Side.
Feb 5th, 2009
BreakWater Fiasco
A column in Milwaukee Magazine criticizing the design of Renner Architect's soon-to-be completed BreakWater Condominiums spurred a response from Renner's firm that was in very poor form.
Jan 29th, 2009
Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
SPONSORED POST: Tonight is the first of HMI’s events, Milwaukee Comprehensive Plan. What is Milwaukee’s Comprehensive Plan? How will Smart Growth change the way American cities are organized? PANELISTS: Robert Greenstreet, PhD, Dean and Professor in UW-Milwaukee’s Department of Architecture Vanessa Koster – Assistant Planning Director, Department of City Development Gregory Patin – Strategic Development Manager for Milwaukee’s Downtown Plan The following sponsored post comes from Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Registration for the event is available on Urban Milwaukee. For more information on advertising with Urban Milwaukee please visit our advertising page. Historic Milwaukee Inc. invites you to join us for A View of Our City in Four Acts: HMI’S 2009 Panel Discussion Series. This series brings together Milwaukee’s most tuned-in and interesting thinkers in an intimate setting. Listen and react to thoughtful discussions on Milwaukee’s built environment as influenced by history, law, design, art and politics. Creative genius behind the project is Attorney Bruce Block, who will be acting as Moderator for each discussion. Visit www.reinhartlaw.com to learn more about Bruce. We are also holding a Cocktail Hour prior to each discussion. Speak one-on-one with the evening’s panelists and fellow attendees interested in our built environment while enjoying cocktails and substantial hors d’ouevres. Reservations for the Cocktail Hour are an additional $20.00 per person and limited to 20 people per evening. We are lining-up a stellar group of speakers. You will not want to miss this. 1. Milwaukee’s Comprehensive Plan, January 29, 2009 2. Public Involvement in the Planning Process, February 26, 2009 3. Joseph Zilber’s Neighborhood Initiative and Chicago’s New Communities Program, March 26, 2009 4. African American Settlement in Milwaukee Thursday, April 23, 2009 Location: Penthouse, 1000 N. Water St. Time: 7:00PM-9:00PM Parking: Attendees may use the public parking lot at 1000 N. Water St. The entrance ramp is located on the East side of the building, on Market Street. Volunteers will be stationed at the building’s street entrance and parking garage entrance to guide guests to the penthouse. Ticket Price:* Members of Historic Milwaukee $15.00 per discussion / $45.00 for series Non-Members $20.00 per discussion / $65.00 for series University and College Students $7.00 per discussion Cocktail Hour: 6:00PM-7:00PM, $20.00 each or $50.00 for series. Reservations limited to 20 people per night I hope you will be able to join us in exploring Milwaukee’s past, present and future. *All Historic Milwaukee 2009 Guide Training Students can attend our Panel Discussions at no charge. To find out more about this in-depth course on Milwaukee’s history and architecture, please visit www.historicmilwaukee.org.
Jan 29th, 2009
East Town Shoots Itself In The Foot
We had originally speculated about the origins of the ban on carry-ins at Jazz in the Park. Our speculation was that it was really a money issue, but that we thought the East Town Association had the right to and should attempt to generate money from the event. Today we received just about all we needed to confirm our suspicions, a couple of great quotes from the Milwaukee Chief of Police Edward Flynn courtesy of the Journal Sentinel article Jazz in the Park fans have a whine and cheese party.
Jan 23rd, 2009
Palomar or Streetcar?
Tom Daykin did some digging and was able to uncover that the final request from Gatehouse Capital Corp. was $18 million in public money for the Palomar.
Jan 22nd, 2009
RedPrairie to Delafield No More
Tom Daykin of the Journal Sentinel is reporting that RedPrairie is no longer moving to Delafield. The company had just recently announced that they were putting their plans on hold.
Jan 20th, 2009
Historic Milwaukee, Inc.
SPONSORED POST: The following sponsored post comes from Historic Milwaukee, Inc. Registration for the event is available on Urban Milwaukee. For more information on advertising with Urban Milwaukee please visit our advertising page. Historic Milwaukee Inc. invites you to join us for A View of Our City in Four Acts: HMI’S 2009 Panel Discussion Series. This series brings together Milwaukee’s most tuned-in and interesting thinkers in an intimate setting. Listen and react to thoughtful discussions on Milwaukee’s built environment as influenced by history, law, design, art and politics. Creative genius behind the project is Attorney Bruce Block, who will be acting as Moderator for each discussion. Visit www.reinhartlaw.com to learn more about Bruce. We are also holding a Cocktail Hour prior to each discussion. Speak one-on-one with the evening’s panelists and fellow attendees interested in our built environment while enjoying cocktails and substantial hors d’ouevres. Reservations for the Cocktail Hour are an additional $20.00 per person and limited to 20 people per evening. We are lining-up a stellar group of speakers. You will not want to miss this. 1. Milwaukee’s Comprehensive Plan, January 29, 2009 2. Public Involvement in the Planning Process, February 26, 2009 3. Joseph Zilber’s Neighborhood Initiative and Chicago’s New Communities Program, March 26, 2009 4. African American Settlement in Milwaukee Thursday, April 23, 2009 Location: Penthouse, 1000 N. Water St. Time: 7:00PM-9:00PM Parking: Attendees may use the public parking lot at 1000 N. Water St. The entrance ramp is located on the East side of the building, on Market Street. Volunteers will be stationed at the building’s street entrance and parking garage entrance to guide guests to the penthouse. Ticket Price:* Members of Historic Milwaukee $15.00 per discussion / $45.00 for series Non-Members $20.00 per discussion / $65.00 for series University and College Students $7.00 per discussion Cocktail Hour: 6:00PM-7:00PM, $20.00 each or $50.00 for series. Reservations limited to 20 people per night I hope you will be able to join us in exploring Milwaukee’s past, present and future. *All Historic Milwaukee 2009 Guide Training Students can attend our Panel Discussions at no charge. To find out more about this in-depth course on Milwaukee’s history and architecture, please visit www.historicmilwaukee.org.
Jan 20th, 2009
Jazz in the Park Carry-In Ban Update
The East Town Association has posted a question and answer response to their recent policy change banning carry-ins. Check it out, and let us know what you think.
Jan 17th, 2009
Jazz in the Park To Ban Carry-Ins
In a stunning announcement today, OMC reports that Jazz in the Park will no longer allow carry-ins of alcohol.
Jan 15th, 2009
The Park East Park? Absolutely Not
In response to the announcement of the failing of The Residences of Palomar, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel ran an editorial talking about the idea of building a temporary park in the Park East land reclaimed from the former freeway spur. The idea is a bad one.
Jan 13th, 2009
Palomar Canceled?
Haven't seen any official announcement yet, but we've heard from a credible source close to the project that the The Residences at Palomar project has been canceled. We'll update this post as we learn more. At the moment, calls in to the project are going unanswered.
Jan 12th, 2009
WisDOT Open House on Future Parking Lots, Parks, or ?
WisDOT is taking the steps to prepare to issue an RFP for airspace leases underneath the Marquette Interchange and Interstate 794. They're looking for public input on what should be included, and this is our chance to really say we want something better underneath the freeway that separates the Third Ward and the Milwaukee Intermodal Station from the rest of downtown.
Jan 9th, 2009
Walker Administration Defends Vote Against RTA
The Milwaukee County Board Task Force on the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Transit Authority Recommendations, chaired by Supervisor Patricia Jursik, met for the first time on Monday December 29th, 2008. Other members of the task force present at the meeting included Supervisor Chris Larson, Supervisor John Thomas (who arrived late), Thomas Kujawa (formerly of MCTS), and Lloyd Grant (attending on behalf of Ms. Anita Gulotta-Connelly). The goal of the task force is to present recommendations to the Transportation Committee, which will then be presented to the full Milwaukee County Board on February 5th, 2009.
Jan 5th, 2009
Our 2009 Top Ten Lists
It's time to look forward to what we can hope for and plan on in 2009.
Jan 5th, 2009
Company To Supply KRM Train Sets Closes Doors
Colorado Railcar Manufacturing, the company slated to provide the train sets for the potential Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee (KRM) commuter rail line, has closed its doors due to a liquidity problem. The company was the only supplier of diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains that met FRA standards to operate on the same tracks as freight trains. So the battle over a recently released (and highly-flawed in our opinion) cost report might have to be tabled at this point.
Jan 2nd, 2009
Free Bus Rides on New Year’s Eve
MillerCoors is stepping up to the plate again this year and offering free rides for any MCTS bus after 8 p.m. on New Year's Eve. Service on 13 routes will also run every half hour until 4 a.m. Think, don't drive.
Dec 30th, 2008
Snow is Not Good for Buses
The massive amount of snow that fell on Milwaukee on Thursday night wrecked some serious havoc on the MCTS 10 bus route on Friday.
Dec 20th, 2008
Biking Santas Invade Milwaukee
Meghan Arnold, one of the many biking santas you may have been lucky to see in downtown on Saturday, has an excellent write-up of the event complete with photos. The story comes complete with details of a rendevous with the police and enough mentions of Diablos Rojos restaurants to make Mike Eitel blush. Oh, and there is plenty of discussion of Lakefront Brewery beer.
Dec 15th, 2008
Ogden Avenue Corridor Development
Ogden Ave between N. Van Buren Street and Milwaukee Street has numerous retail establishments, but how well do they work together? Quite poorly. The groupings of stores work fairly well amongst themselves, but as an Ogden Ave retail corridor they turn their backs on one another.
Dec 12th, 2008
Watch The Lake Express High Speed Ferry Dock
While the title may not sound that exciting, the Lake Express High-Speed Ferry docks in the Menomonee River valley for the winter. So to get there, it must travel in from Lake Michigan. They created a time-lapse photography video to show the journey and published it online. If you've got two minutes, it's interesting to watch the bridges rise and see what your view would be like if owned a yacht (or coal barge).
Dec 10th, 2008
RTA Meets the Milwaukee County Board – Meeting Recap
The Milwaukee County Board's Transportation, Public Works, and Transit Committee, chaired by Supervisor Michael Mayo, held a meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss the recommendations approved by the Southeast Wisconsin Regional Transit Authority. Julia Taylor, the Governor's Appointee on the RTA, was on hand to answer questions along with Carl Mueller, the RTA's PR consultant, and Ken Yunker, who has worked closely with the RTA in his role at SEWRPC.
Dec 4th, 2008
Potential Changes to the RFP Process
Milwaukee should explore how land sales are managed in order to achieve the highest and best use. If Milwaukee can become better at converting land from public and vacant to private and developed it will only be a benefit to the entire city by building a better urban fabric and raising the city tax base.
Nov 28th, 2008
IT Gallery
IT Gallery, the latest art gallery to open in Milwaukee, is situated on the corner of Ogden and Jackson in the 601 Lofts building.
Nov 26th, 2008
South Water Works Tour Photos
Tom DeMuth of Lighthouse Development gave Urban Milwaukee a tour of his company's redevelopment of the former Transpak facility in Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood.
Nov 17th, 2008
The Solution – Update
Recently, we advocated for the formation of a regional transit authority that has a dedicated funding source as a solution to the transit issues facing the Milwaukee region. Following that editorial we wrote an open letter to Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett encouraging him to vote on the morning of November 10th for the sales tax proposal.
Nov 15th, 2008
Open Letter to Mayor Barrett Concerning Transit
On Monday, November 10th, your representative to the Regional Transit Authority (RTA), Sharon Robinson, will cast an important vote for the future of transit in our city and region. We write to you to encourage her to vote "yes" to any sales tax funding proposals. While we have recently outlined why we think RTA's are an efficient way to deliver regional services, we have a few more things we think you should consider.
Nov 6th, 2008
The Solution
A regional transit authority with a dedicated funding source is the solution to the Milwaukee regional transit woes. The use of an authority represents the most efficient and reliable way to deliver a service to a region. A dedicated and reliable funding source is essential to empowering an authority to deliver the services for which it is tasked. While Milwaukee's freeway system was designed and built to serve the region, the Milwaukee region's multiple transit systems stop and start at invisible lines. The various transit systems have different fares, operating hours, vehicles, and branding. As they are now, the systems simply aren't designed to work together to ensure a high quality of service to the region.
Nov 4th, 2008
New Land Proposes New Development on Kenilworth
New Land Enterprises has proposed a development for the southeast corner of Farwell Avenue and Kenilworth Avenue. The proposal is a five-story mixed-use apartment building with first floor retail.
Nov 4th, 2008
Goll Mansion Project Now Called Transera
New Land Enterprises’ Goll Mansion Project has a new website and a new name, The Transera. The company recently unveiled their new website. Floor plans of units are now available, as well as a proposed amenities list. The project recently gained approval from the Milwaukee Common Council.
Oct 29th, 2008
Blatz Market & Liquor Depot
Blatz Market & Liquor Depot, located in the former Blatz brewery on Broadway, isn't your regular liquor store.
Oct 26th, 2008
Transit As A Means To Combat Poverty (Blog Action Day 2008 – Poverty)
Poverty as defined by Princeton's Wordnet is "the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions." Too often people believe poverty means unemployment. It does not. Those that are unemployed likely do live in poverty, but there are a significant number of people that live in poverty and have jobs. In 2006 Milwaukee had the eighth-highest rate of poverty of large US cities, with 26.2% of people living below the federal poverty line. To put that percentage to an actual headcount, 26.2% of the city of Milwaukee's population is 143,000 people. By comparison, Wisconsin's poverty rate is 11% accounting for 581,000 residents, nearly 200,000 of which are children. How does transit play a role in poverty?
Oct 15th, 2008
Hometown Gas Station Demolished
The Hometown Gas Station on North Avenue has been almost completely demolished.
Sep 30th, 2008
Fullhouse Moving to Walker’s Point
Fullhouse, a growing interactive marketing agency, is leaving their crowded Third Ward office space for 23,500 square feet across the river in Walker's Point.
Sep 26th, 2008
A Closer Look at The Flatiron Condominiums
The Flatiron Condominiums, the first development to take place in the former Park East Freeway corridor, is a five-story, 38-unit condominium.
Sep 25th, 2008
A Closer Look at The BreakWater Condominiums
The BreakWater Condominiums development consists of 101 condominiums in a 20-story tower.
Sep 20th, 2008
UWM Dorm Site Faces Little Opposition
Last Thursday night, residents of Milwaukee's lower east side gathered at Holy Rosary Church to discuss the final of three proposals selected by the UWM Real Estate Foundation. The meeting began much like the two previous had, with the developer (Phelan Development) making a presentation on the plan, followed by a short bit by the architect (Jim Shields in this case), and representatives from UWM talking over some basic logistics and facts. After which Vice Chancellor for University Relations and Communications Tom Luljak straps on his bullet proof vest, and questions from the audience are allowed.
Sep 11th, 2008
Photos From Top of US Bank Center
Yesterday, Dave Reid and myself were invited to the Brownfields Study Group 10th Anniversary Celebration. Now brownfield redevelopment is wonderful, and Milwaukee has some wonderful examples including the nationally-recognized Menomonee Valley, but we were a little distracted by the view from the event. The event was held on the 40th floor of the US Bank Center in the offices of Foley & Lardner.
Sep 10th, 2008
UWM Prospect Mall Parking Lot Dorm Renderings
Boulder Ventures provided us with a rendering of their proposed dorm for the Prospect Mall parking lot on the east side of Prospect Avenue.
Sep 4th, 2008
Hot Meeting About Potential UWM Dorm Site
The Maryland Avenue School played host to a tension-filled meeting to discuss one of three proposals for the location of the new UWM dorm. The proposal on the table was the nearby Prospect Mall parking lot location proposed by Boulder Ventures.
Sep 3rd, 2008
Seven Reasons To Replace The Hoan Bridge
Both the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and The Business Journal of Milwaukee have covered the Wisconsin Department of Transportation's announcement that they're examining options for the future of the Hoan Bridge as the day nears when it will need costly repairs. We thought it was time to weigh in.
Sep 2nd, 2008
Senator Russ Feingold to Address Milwaukee Common Council
As part of the President's Speaker Series, Council President Willie Hines Jr has invited Senator Russ Feingold to address the Common Council on September 2nd. There is a reception before the meeting at 8:30 a.m., followed by the meeting at 9:00 a.m. The meeting and reception are both open to the public.
Aug 30th, 2008
Public Meetings On Final Sites For New UWM Dorm
Public meetings for each dorm site have been announced. At each meeting the development teams will explain the proposal. The developer of the proposed site and UWM representives will be available for questions at each meeting. As a refresher we have included our opinion on each of the sites as described (we have not see the proposals yet).
Aug 26th, 2008
Oshkosh Truck Looking At Leasing Janesville General Motors Plant
Our previous article on Janesville's coming problems might not be as big of a problem as previously thought. Sources have confirmed that Oshkosh Truck has discussed with General Motors the possibility of leasing the Janesville plant along with utilizing the soon-to-be unemployed GM workforce.
Aug 25th, 2008
RedPrairie Moves Further Away From Talent Sources
Red Praire's relocation story has been funny, especially now that they've finally decided to move to Delafield. To understand what's going on it appears you don't have to read between the lines, you just have to read the lines.
Aug 22nd, 2008
Goll Mansion Project Renderings
New Land Development has made renderings available of their Goll Mansion project. We've reposted them here to continue discussion on the proposed development.
Aug 19th, 2008
UWM Picks Our Three Favorite Dorm Sites As Finalists
The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Real Estate Foundation announced the final three sites (narrowed from a field of eight) for the new 500 to 700 bed dorm to be built.
Aug 15th, 2008
Kohl’s Continues To Lead Retail Store Solar Power Field
Kudos to Kohl's for continuing to push the envelope by powering more and more stores with solar power.
Aug 15th, 2008
Does Downtown Milwaukee Need More Street Trees?
Ask yourself what's missing along most of Wisconsin Avenue as it crosses through downtown. Then take a look at Milwaukee's lower east side. There is one key piece missing.
Aug 12th, 2008
Barack Obama on High Speed Rail
Barack Obama seems to have his head in the right place when thinking about the need for mobility in a regional sense. He doesn't advocate New York to Chicago high speed rail or other long routes, something that a plane does and will probably always do better. He doesn't talk about cost inefficient monorail technology or other fancy, whiz-bang technologies. Obama recognizes that high speed rail is the perfect mode of transit for regional connectivity and that the Midwest is a good place for that implementation.
Aug 11th, 2008
Where Is The New UWM Dorm Going?
To be honest, we don't know exactly. But we do know that they've proposed 8 sites, and we'll break down each one to determine which one we think might be the best.
Aug 7th, 2008
An Insider Perspective On What’s Wrong In The Airline Industry
So how did the airline industry end up stuck with a massive number of old, less efficient planes flying regular service? According to an anonymous insider, it all goes back to the dot com boom (and bust).
Aug 3rd, 2008
North Powerhouse Demolition
The Urban Milwaukee authors have been closely following the destruction of the North Powerhouse along the Milwaukee River. We've accumulated a nice collection of photos tracking the demolition progress. The building was built in the late 1920s and used by the city to help distribute steam throughout downtown Milwaukee.
Jul 28th, 2008
What’s The Cost of Parking in Downtown Milwaukee?
What's the cost of parking in downtown Milwaukee? It might just be more than the cost of plugging the meter. The low cost of parking in Milwaukee might actually be preventing new development from happening downtown.
Jul 24th, 2008
The Technologies
It's absolutely critical to understand the different transit technologies available if one is to understand and evaluate the merits of the various transit proposals for Milwaukee. Technologies include Bus-Rapid Transit (BRT), Express Bus Transit, Electric-Guided Bus, Standard Bus, Street Car, Light Rail and Heavy Rail. This article examines the technologies, largely with regard to how they would be implemented here in Milwaukee.
Jul 14th, 2008
The Economic Value of Immigration
Often times when discussing the economic value of immigration, people consider the impact of having immigrants accept low wages for jobs “ordinary” Americans wish not to do. But what about the dream jobs we all wish for? I’m not talking about professional basketball player and former Milwaukee Buck Yi Jianlian (nor Australian Andrew Bogut). I’m talking about CEOs of growing and profitable companies. CEOs of technology companies.
Jul 12th, 2008
The Game and The Players
Understanding the discussion around Milwaukee transit requires an understanding of who has the keys to unlock the federal funds to improve and expand the existing system. We need to lay some groundwork before any discussion on the actual proposals can start.
Jul 7th, 2008
The Series
I had promised a series on transit this week, and it’s still coming. I’ve done a substantial amount more fact checking and research than earlier anticipated, but the first article detailing “The Players” in Milwaukee transit will run Wednesday evening. Thanks for waiting.
Jul 2nd, 2008
Not Just A Myth
In the coming week, I’ll be taking a close look at transit issues. The issues facing transit systems (both existing and potential) in Milwaukee (and the surrounding counties) are rather complex, and I’ll attempt to break every issue down as best as I can. Before diving in to local issues, it’ll be best to understand what’s going on elsewhere. Other cities have seen significant transit-orientad development take place. The transit blog, The Overhead Wire, has a great blog post illustrating this very fact. Starting with Arlington, Virgina (pictured below), The Overhead Wire blog post features a lot of good examples (with photos) of transit-oriented development. Is there potential for this kind of growth in Milwaukee? I’ll examine this and more in the coming week.
Jun 28th, 2008
Bergstrom Automotive Innovating
It is genuinely encouraging to see the Bergstrom Automotive Group deciding to stay in-tune with market trends (read: increasingly high fuel prices) and downsize their Hummer dealership into being part of an existing dealership, instead of a stand-alone unit. What are they replacing the highly-visible dealership with? A GM-certified user-car dealership.
Jun 23rd, 2008
Pabst Farms Now Encouraging Retail and Industrial Sprawl
Oconomowoc-based Pabst Farms, yet another development named after what the bulldozers destroy, is not limiting itself to simply encouraging commercial and residential sprawl anymore. In a move that I can only interpret as desperation (in the face of the growing trend of industrial firms relocating to the Menomonee Valley), Pabst Farms developers Developers Diversified Realty Corp of Cleveland is set to begin the construction on the first of three speculative industrial buildings.
Jun 18th, 2008
Residents of Janesville Flock to Milwaukee and Chicago
The title of this post is purely fiction at this point, but is what this writer believes should happen.
Jun 6th, 2008
Could Robert Ruvin Have Saved RiverSplash?
While it certainly sounds ridiculous, I think it's a distinct possibility that Robert Ruvin could have prevented most, if not all of the trouble stemming from the Saturday night fiasco at RiverSplash on Old World Third Street and Water Street.
Jun 3rd, 2008
Nik Kovac Getting First Test From Riverwest Resident Group
The Riverwest Neighborhood Association is going to test Alderman Nik Kovac early in his term.
May 30th, 2008
Milwaukee Pollutes Less Than Madison
The Milwaukee metro area produces less carbon per person than Madison
May 30th, 2008
Whitney Gould Day (May 29th, 2008)
Mayor Tom Barrett today utilized his power of mayoral proclamation to declare it Whitney M. Gould Day in honor of the long-time Milwaukee Journal Sentinel urban landscape and architecture columnist who recently accepted a buy-out from Journal Communications and now serves as a Commissioner on the Historic Preservation Committee.
May 29th, 2008
Milwaukee Post Office To Move Next Door To Airport
In one of the worst kept secrets surrounding the future of downtown Milwaukee, an announcement finally arrived today that the out-of-place and severely dated United States Post Office located on St. Paul Ave, next to the brand spanking new, gorgeous Milwaukee Intermodal Station, is moving south to be closer to the airport in a new, more efficient facility. This is a huge win-win for both areas. First, this should increase commerce surrounding the airport by adding a labor-intensive business near a large retail stretch. Second, it’s obviously going to be a boost for efficiency for moving mail in-and-out of Milwaukee. With a significant amount of mail moving through the air, this should get it sorted and on-and-off planes faster and reduce costs for USPS. In regards to downtown Milwaukee, the Third Ward, and the Menomonee Valley, this is the start of a huge boost that has been a long time coming. The new Milwaukee Intermodal Station that is quickly becoming a well-known gateway to Milwaukee is in a terribly misused and underused area. Eliminating the Post Office and replacing it with nearly any mixed-use building would be a huge boost for the area and trigger development in underused buildings and surface parking lots across the street. The land that Milwaukee’s Central Processing Facility for USPS currently occupies is not only in a great location because of the proximity to the train station, but it sits on the Menomonee River immediately adjacent to where it merges with the Milwaukee River. Any development on the site will certainly seek to reconnect the neighborhood with the river and further foster urban Milwaukee’s image as an area that is increasingly connected with its natural capital. If you want to consider the kind of visual impact replacing the Post Office will have, consider the Harley Museum set to open soon just across the river. Not only has that development triggered another development in the Iron Horse Hotel, but it’s taken a long underused property and made it a legitimate piece of the city again. Replacing the Post Office will not only trigger development north across St. Paul Ave, but will increase the value of the Harley Museum and all of the land along that stretch of the rivers.
May 23rd, 2008
Pabst Brewery Redevelopment Update
Over the past couple of years I have followed the redevelopment of the former Pabst Brewery intently.
May 16th, 2008
Bike To Work Week
Bike to Work Week runs from Sunday, May 11th to Friday, May 16th. If you’re not already biking to work, here is a great chance to give it a go. If you haven’t experienced urban biking in Milwaukee before, I suggest you take a look at the city-provided map indicating the good streets to ride on. There are a lot of great activities planned. You’ll be able to find me on my bike downtown everyday as usual, and I’m also planning to attend the Bike-In Movie on Friday night. Bicycle Federation of Wisconsin is coordinating everything, and would greatly appreciate it if you registered and took their 30 second survey so they can improve biking in Wisconsin. Sunday, May 11th 2:00 pm, Mother’s Day Bike Ride Along the Lake Join the Pedal Pusher Society for a Mother’s Day bike ride along the lakefront. Location: Alterra by the Lake Requirement: Bring a Mom Monday, May 12th 7:00 – 9:00 am, Daily free coffee, bakery and bicycle commuting information will be available for bike commuters. Alterra Foundry, 170 S. 1st Street Sigma Environmental Group, 1300 W. Canal Street, on the Hank Aaron State Trail Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place, on the Oak Leah Trail 8:30 am, Bike to Work with Mayor Barrett Location: 51st and Washington Blvd. 9:00 am, Press Conference, followed by Bicycle Tour of Milwaukee’s new and planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Location: 841 N. Broadway Tuesday, May 13th 7:00 – 9:00 am, Daily free coffee, bakery and bicycle commuting information will be available for bike commuters. Alterra Foundry, 170 S. 1st Street Sigma Environmental Group, 1300 W. Canal Street, on the Hank Aaron State Trail Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place, on the Oak Leaf Trail 6:00 – 10:00 pm, Bike Trivia Night. Awesome prizes and sweet drink specials for only $5.00 Location: Stonefly Brewing, 735 E. Center St. Wednesday, May 14th 7:00 – 9:00 am, Daily free coffee, bakery and bicycle commuting information will be available for bike commuters. Alterra Foundry, 170 S. 1st Street Sigma Environmental Group, 1300 W. Canal Street, on the Hank Aaron State Trail Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place, on the Oak Leah Trail 5:30 pm, Bike to the Brewers Game! Location: Meet up at either 6th and Canal Street or The Outpost, 7000 W. State Street. Auto parking for Canal Street meet-up located at Sigma Environmental Group, 1300 W. Canal St Thursday, May 15th 7:00 – 9:00 am, Daily free coffee, bakery and bicycle commuting information will be available for bike commuters. Alterra Foundry, 170 S. 1st Street Sigma Environmental Group, 1300 W. Canal Street, on the Hank Aaron State Trail Urban Ecology Center, 1500 E. Park Place, on the Oak Leah Trail Bike to School Day! – Roughly one-third of all traffic congestion is related to dropping kids off at school! Friday, May 16th 7:00 – 9:00 am, Daily free coffee, bakery and bicycle commuting information will be available for bike commuters. Alterra Foundry, 170 S. 1st […]
May 8th, 2008
Bicycle Drive-Thru In Portland, Would It Work In Milwaukee?
Okay, I must confess, I was about to write a blog post about this very thing. I was going to state how given the right building, someone like Alterra could pull this off (because biking with coffee would be fun!). Then I came back to reality and realized that the idea was fundamentally flawed. Drive-thrus are about as anti-community as can be. Sure eventually the teller hands you your food and you smile back at them, but that’s about as social as the process gets. A line of bikes would be marginally better than Toyotas, but still far from perfect. Going inside a store fosters communication. It encourages randomly talking to people. You’re probably not going to become friends with the other people in the store, but you’ll recognize them elsewhere. The faceless city you live in becomes just a little less anonymous by avoiding drive-thrus. And in a world that is increasingly detached from the random people around us, every random connection helps.
Apr 26th, 2008
Wind Power in Lake Michigan
Wind Energy – A New Kind of Power Generation in Panama Originally uploaded by thinkpanama Ryan Horton of the Public Policy Forum took a look at the possibility of wind turbines being built in Lake Michigan about 18 miles from Milwaukee. Horton examines the dollars and cents of the issue and briefly addresses the economic attractiveness boost it might give. He looks at how businesses might be enticed to move to Milwaukee because of the long-term competitive advantage wind power might generate. I think he fails to consider the potential marketing power of the turbines though. What sets Milwaukee apart from Cleveland, Detroit, and St. Louis? A massive wind power installation could be something that encourages recent college grads to look for employment in Milwaukee. I’m not saying people will move in mass to live in a city powered partially by wind power, but I do think college STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) graduates will be more inclined to come to Milwaukee over other comparable cities if there is a giant wind farm here. Milwaukee isn’t going to be Chicago simply because of scale, but when comparing it with other fresh coast cities a massive wind power installation could convince some that we’re cleaner than others. Milwaukee is currently an after-thought to a lot of college graduates when they look to apply for jobs out-of-state from where they graduated. We have lots of employers here that seem to be in constant need of new talent (Rockwell, Johnson Controls, Direct Supply, Northwestern Mutual, etc), why not build something that not only will help lower their costs long-term, but that also makes Milwaukee itself more appealing? Milwaukee could only benefit from an influx of engineers.
Apr 25th, 2008
The Alterra Story
What makes urban Milwaukee special? One of those things is certainly committed local businesses. Alterra Coffee Roasters is certainly one of those companies. Recently the Small Business Times sat down with Alterra’s founders Ward Fowler, Paul Miller, Lincoln Fowler to discuss where the company is headed and how the new Riverwest location on Humboldt fits into that.
Apr 19th, 2008
Green Vendor in Wisconsin?
If you have a “green” product or service in Wisconsin, now may be your time to shine. Walmart as part of their sustainability program is looking for Wisconsin-based green products or services including things like organic produce, landscaping services, or recycling services. Definitely worth your time to check out if you’re a producer of any product you can sell as “green”. Let me know if you have any success. I’m curious if I can sell “urban advocacy” in a bottle.
Apr 19th, 2008
Milwaukee Vodka Maker Moving to Walker’s Point
FO BEVERAGES A HOBBY Originally uploaded by strobist Great Lakes Distillery, Milwaukee’s local vodka distiller, is moving their operations from Capital and Holton to 616 W Virginia St in The Tannery complex of buildings. This has been picked up by a lot of other sources (including the JS, The Daily Reporter, RNN, and the Business Journal) so I’m not going to bore you with details on what it includes, but the tours sound great. I’m more concerned with what it means for the city. Guy Rehorst wanted more space, and he could have went anywhere in the metro-area and still called got away with calling it Milwaukee’s vodka. He chose to stay in urban Milwaukee though. Why? I haven’t talked to him directly, but here’s a couple guesses. It’s nice being close to your customers. It’s also a plus when you’re located by a Harley museum to generate a steady stream of customers for your tours. Being in a historic tannery building feels cool too, one could imagine. What does his business mean to Milwaukee? Realistically, not a lot of jobs directly, but there are other benefits. Everyone involved in local alcohol production deserves a huge round of applause from me, as do the people that drink it. Milwaukee is going to drink it’s share of alcohol, so it’s best that it’s made in Milwaukee. Every time you sip Rehorst compared to Absolut more money is staying in Milwaukee. Same with Lakefront, Water Street, and Alehouse beers vs Budweiser (and yes, even Miller). So while none of these distilleries create massive amounts of jobs, they keep wealth from leaving the city, and hopefully long-term bring wealth in (as they ultimately sell outside 124th Street). They also have this huge marketability asset that makes all of them being so close together so great. They’re great places to go. Now Guy’s tour is not running yet, but I imagine it’ll be something people talk about. It’s yet one more thing for people to do in urban Milwaukee (see: Fonz statue) that isn’t enough to draw people to come here on their own, but adds to a mixing pot of great things that make Milwaukee special compared to somewhere huge like Atlanta or small like Janesville. Milwaukee is a great place to be and with entrepreneurs like Guy Rehorst, isn’t anywhere close to losing it’s alcohol heritage, even with Miller moving to Chicago or Dallas (yeah, I said it).
Apr 16th, 2008
Evidence Towards Future Urban Growth?
Life in suburbia Originally uploaded by Michael Burns Besides the obvious of actually stepping foot in urban Milwaukee, what statistical evidence exists to point to trends of increasing urbanization? Menomonee Falls resident, blogger, and friend Mike Rohde found a good article from the Atlantic that examines trends in housing that indicate urban living is the logical future for the United States. The article spends less time championing urban living than it does detailing why the sprawling suburbs will fail and become tomorrow’s worst neighborhoods.
Mar 25th, 2008
New Park East Request for Proposals
Milwaukee Skyline Originally uploaded by compujeramey Milwaukee County intends to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a Park East corridor plot of land on the western end of the reclaimed land, near the former Pabst brewery. With developments finally getting off the ground on formerly RFP’ed plots on the eastern end of the corridor, and redevelopment moving full speed ahead at The Brewery it seems logical to move forward at this time and put another plot up for sale. The proposed plot is the one east of 6th Street, north of West Winnebago Street, and south of McKinley Avenue. On the flip side, Robert Ruvin had a harder time securing a loan for his development inbetween 3rd and 4th Streets after the market began to turn. Construction hasn’t even started there yet, and a demo unit is in the works to begin condo sales starting in April. Is it therefore logical to put the chance of another development on the market and potentially damage development going on on other parcels? Yes, well it would be great if the county could let every development get to 100% before triggering another I think it’s important to continue to grease the wheels for other developments to get off the ground. Plus, in all reality by the time the county put out the RFP, it’s going to be at least two years before construction even breaks ground. That will give other developments plenty of time to sell units.. The worst thing that could happen is the current credit crunch could toward around, and for the downtown area to be caught with a lack of available units and development going on. If people want to move downtown, and it appears they do, the county and city should continue to encourage developers to get projects off the ground that produce urban infill and add to the strength of downtown. They’ve done a good job of that so far, and I hope they don’t pull this sale in the event of a market downturn. I expect that further development in the corridor is only going to accelerate the pace of sales and leasing of space, and increase the amount of developers wanting to put up buildings. It’s hard to sell someone on living next to a bunch of gravel lots, but it’s going to be ease to sell them on living amongst a lot of new, pedestrian-friendly developments within walking distance of the city’s best assets.
Mar 24th, 2008
Dump Kovac Before He Gets Started
100_5801 Originally uploaded by RNA Official Photo Site Dan Knauss wrote up an excellent analysis of the 3rd District Alderman race, which after the primary is down to Patrick Flaherty and Nik Kovac. If you’re a 3rd district resident or interested in Milwaukee politics, Dan’s article is definitely worth your time to read.
Mar 24th, 2008
Richard Longworth to speak at UWM
My Kinda Town Originally uploaded by Stuck in Customs Announcing a special guest lecture coming to UWM that is worthy to attend for anyone interested in economic development. The UWM Department of Urban Planning is pleased to announce details regarding its 2008 Charles Causier Memorial Lecture. Mr. Richard C. Longworth will present a lecture at UWM entitled “A Punch to the Middle: Globalization and the American Midwest,” on Friday, April 4th from 7:30 – 8:30 pm. Richard C. Longworth, selected to be the 2008 Charles Causier Memorial Lecturer, is a senior fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and former senior correspondent at the Chicago Tribune. He is the author of “Caught in the Middle: America’s Heartland in the Age of Globalism,” a book that describes this transformation and suggests ways in which the Midwest can fight back. Critics have given high reviews to his take on our situation and his ideas about the way forward. Carlos Santiago, UWM Chancellor, notes “Longworth’s book and The Chicago Council on Global Affairs are raising significant issues that will have a major influence on our future. I look forward to the contributions that those associated with our university will make to this effort.” Mr. Longworth’s upcoming lecture at UWM will focus on how globalization is transforming the American Midwest, and how the Milwaukee region is addressing the challenge. New global forces are turning both heavy industry and farming upside down, undermining old factory towns and rural areas, destroying old jobs and bringing in new immigrants, putting new demands on education, on government, and on Midwesterners themselves. All this is happening with lightning speed, in a region that prizes stability. Mr. Longworth will address how the region is currently coping with globalization and provide insight into how the Midwest can adapt and prosper. The event is free and open to the public. April 4th, 2008 7:30 – 8:30 pm (reception and book signing to follow lecture) UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP) – Room 170 2131 E. Hartford Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53201 I’ll be there, and hope to see you!
Mar 23rd, 2008
Status of Kinnickinnic River Dredging
Abandoned Wreck Originally uploaded by Retinal Fetish Previously, I had mentioned that a Kinnickinnic River Trail is in the works that would link up areas south and west of the Port of Milwaukee that don’t have good non-car access to downtown and the rest of urban Milwaukee. A key part of making that trail more attractive is the dredging of the Kinnickinnic River which would make it cleaner and more appealing for fish and trail-users alike. The dredging will ultimately help encourage development along the river corridor and hopefully a Riverwalk extension to the area. The deal currently is contingent on the EPA chipping in roughly $2 million from its Great Lakes Legacy Act program to cover the costs of expanding the Army Corps of Engineers’ disposal facility next to the ferry terminal. The Port of Milwaukee is set to pick up the remaining 35 percent of the costs to expand the facility. If the EPA doesn’t pick up the expansion costs, the deal is supposedly dead in the water. My bets are on it happening, one way or another. I’m looking forward to a cleaner Kinnickinnic already.
Mar 23rd, 2008
Pabst Office Redevelopment Moves Along
The Pabst Brewing Complex Originally uploaded by compujeramey Jim Haertel, president of Brew City Redevelopment Group LLC, is excited to finally see his dream coming to fruition. Haertel, who I’ve mentioned before owns a group of former Pabst brewery office buildings that are part of the complex that Joseph Zilber is redeveloping. Haertel is a name many in Milwaukee may remember as one of the leaders behind the original plans to turn the brewery in PabstCity, a nightlife and entertainment district. That plan ultimately died as a result of the Common Council not giving Wispark public money to develop the area, because of concerns of its long-term viability. Haertel was promised the Blue Ribbon Hall office buildings as part of the deal with his financing partner Wispark LLC. He was given the buildings by Wispark upon their sale of the complex to Zilber and his Brewery Project LLC, and just recently in December settled a lawsuit with Wispark. Terms of the settlement weren’t released, and I haven’t heard rumor of what they might be. Development is moving at a fast pace at the complex now (pictures coming soon). Fulfilling Haertel’s dream for the site, Blue Ribbon Hall and the surrounding office buildings will turn into the Museum of Beer and Brewing and Hofbrauhaus Milwaukee. Construction will begin next year, and everything will open in February of 2010. The reason for the delay? Haertel wants to wait for construction across Juneau Avenue to finish. The buildings just across the street (former keg houses) are being removed and replaced with a parking garage (more on that later). Personally, I’m excited about the long-term prospects for this area. I really think overall there are a lot of really good things going on over at The Brewery. Early developments such as the Hofbrauhaus are going to set a great tone for the surrounding area developments still to come.
Mar 21st, 2008
Milwaukee is a Rising Tech City
Barcamp Milwaukee 2007 Originally uploaded by marcusnelson According to Forbes, Milwaukee is an up-and-coming tech city. They tout the strength of some of the biggest companies in the area, Rockwell Automation and Johnson Controls. What did they overlook? The strength of business brewing activities afoot in the city. BarCampMilwaukee, DrupalCampWisconsin, MilwaukeeDevHouse, Web414, and the KEEN efforts at local universities. Not to mention the emerging angel investment groups including Silicon Pastures. The tech community efforts in Milwaukee out pace the strength of many other fresh coast cities and are second to only Chicago, and they’re only getting stronger. There isn’t any guarantee that these activities will lead to new wealth-generating businesses, but they’re certainly at the very least creating a supply of talented and connected web experts who can create significant competitive advantages for area firms.
Mar 21st, 2008
Update on Pabst Farms
Pabst Farm Sunset Originally uploaded by obrazu Loyal readers, I apologize on not keeping you up-to-date with the latest in white flight trends… that being the development of Pabst Farms. The last time I reported on Pabst Farms, they (Pabst Farms Development Inc) were announcing that a new developer, Developers Diversified Realty, to create the sprawl mall. Developers Diversified Realty announced their plans almost two months ago (yes, I’m playing catch up). What did it include? Nothing special. Everything is focused around the interstate. They’re touting an “attractive entrance” as a giant sign that reads “Pabst Farms Oconomowoc” when you get off the interstate, and some landscaped, unnatural grass. It’s really a shame that the use of the Pabst name here will taint the image of the real development happening at the old Pabst brewery on the edge of urban Milwaukee.
Mar 20th, 2008
Senator Dick Durbin Standing Up For Quality
Milwaukee Intermodal Station Originally uploaded by compujeramey It’s good to see Senator Dick Durbin demanding better service from Union Pacific on the Amtrak route that runs from St. Louis to Chicago. What does this have to do with urban Milwaukee? The expansion and improvement of Amtrak (greater frequency of runs, faster service, ultimately lower prices) is good for Milwaukee’s most urban neighborhoods. The downtown location of the Milwaukee Intermodal Station is great for nearby land values and for access by the greatest number of riders. Easy for us that live here to get out, and for travelers from other cities to get in. The money spent to redevelop the station was worth every penny. So the station is great, but where can we as Milwaukeeans travel to easily through that station? Currently Minneapolis and Chicago are the only easy destinations (and the few small city stops along the way). Transferring to other lines in Chicago is plausible, but service delays and the frequency of runs make it somewhat difficult. If Senator Durbin and the people of Illinois get their way, Union Pacific will improve the conditions on the rail line and Amtrak service will improve. This will increase the ease at which Milwaukeeans can get to St. Louis. More efficient connections to big cities will only drive more people to Milwaukee’s inner-core of great neighborhoods. Better service is both great for business and great for urban residents. Long-term hopefully this will lead to the development of a high-speed rail corridor that includes Milwaukee. The Chicago-St. Louis route provides a great opportunity to test and implement technologies because of the lack of freight travel and the relatively flat terrain. High-gas prices, long security check times at airports, and increasingly more extreme weather conditions will lead more and more people to Amtrak and innovators like Megabus. What can be done to create a better, more efficient service? Improving the Chicago-St. Louis line is a good first step towards building a super-efficient rail network in the fresh coast.
Mar 20th, 2008
Milwaukee.Gov E-Notification – City Cleanup
I’m happy to see the city planning to take action before this becomes an issue that drags on. Please read the message below to learn of Milwaukee’s cleanup plan as we enter the spring season, and learn how you can be a good citizen by keeping Milwaukee clean. The 2007-08 Winter has not had periodic melts which would normally allow residents to clean their yards throughout the winter. Litter and pet wastes have accumulated and been covered by snow. The upcoming thaw will reveal these items. Besides being unsightly, adverse health conditions can occur if litter and pet wastes are not removed. Beginning on Monday, March 17th, the City of Milwaukee will engage in an aggressive campaign to inspect and clean properties. The City cannot do this alone. All City residents are asked to clean their yards and remove litter and pet waste. Bag the litter and debris and place it in the garbage cart. If the amount of items does not fit in the collection cart, please take them to the self-help stations located at either 6660 N. Industrial Rd. or 3811 W. Lincoln Ave. Current hours of operation are Monday-Saturday 7:00am-3:00pm. Spring and summer hours will begin April 6th: Monday-Saturday 7:00am-6:00pm and Sunday 9:00am-3:00pm. Inspectors from the Department of Neighborhood Services will be out in neighborhoods soon and will issue orders for garbage nuisances. Please be part of the solution to this year’s litter issue: clean up your yard. Property owners are ultimately responsible for the yards of the properties they own. Please save yourself the expense of requiring the City to have your yard cleaned. If it is in your yard, it is your responsibility no matter who left it there. Consider organizing a neighborhood or block clean-up. Contact Keep Greater Milwaukee Beautiful at 272-5462 for more information, supplies and reward cards. This would be a great opportunity to assist elderly or infirm neighbors who have difficulty cleaning their own yards. Thank you for helping clean up Milwaukee. Enjoy Spring!
Mar 18th, 2008
I’m Voting For Sam
I’ve been fielding a lot of questions as to who I’m voting for 3rd District Alderman in tomorrow’s primary election. The answer? I’m voting for Sam McGovern-Rowen. There are a lot of quality candidates out there, and they all (with few exceptions) are fighting for virtually the same thing. In my opinion I think the 3rd District is doing quite well, so any candidate running around saying “vote for change” have better have a really good answer to what is wrong. I haven’t seen anything conclusive answer other than name calling. The question I asked myself was who did I think had enough experience and political savvy to deliver results on this general consensus of more safety and sustainable growth? Sam was at the top of that list thanks to his experience at City Hall and his family’s political history. Urban Milwaukee supports Sam McGovern-Rowen for 3rd District Alderman. Don’t forget to vote tomorrow!
Feb 18th, 2008
Pothole Patrols Starting Early
Worried about all kinds of potholes you’re seeing (and feeling) on the road? The Milwaukee Department of Public Works is starting early this year to repair potholes with seasonal workers. Cyclists and motorists alike rejoice. As a side note, it’ll cost $120,000 out of the city’s contingency fund. I don’t drive (read: ride) enough, and haven’t been biking lately to know if this is money well spent.
Feb 14th, 2008
Smart Cars Selling Like Hot Cakes
The Smart Car already has a year waiting list in Milwaukee, with over 400 orders being placed by February 1st. The first dealership was opened by Bergstrom next to their Hummer dealership at 11330 West Metro Boulevard near the intersection of Good Hope Road, Highway 145, Highway 45 North. You may laugh at the irony of a Hummer dealership next to a Smart Car dealership, but it’s nothing short of the principles of natural capitalism at work. As you may remember, I had hyped the Smart Car in an earlier post as something that was a stepping stone to a better urban Milwaukee. Thanks to IllustriousBean for snagging the photo. Check out the Bergstrom Smart Car website for more information.
Feb 12th, 2008
County Looking To Add Bike Racks To Buses
milw_city_bus Originally uploaded by mechanikat Despite Scott Walker‘s consistent insistence that the Milwaukee County Transit System is just a step short of going completely broke, Milwaukee County is proposing to add bicycle racks to the front of the bus fleet. The announcement comes in wake of a proposed settlement for releasing asbestos during the destruction of the Courthouse Annex (the beautiful building over Interstate 43). One bad for one good. I’m all for the addition of bike racks as it increases an individuals mobility without a car, if this is the route that things have to go to get the racks, sure I’ll take it. This goes further to help people than the county paying a fine to the state. On the flip side, the county seems to think they can get federal grants and private funds to pay for a lot of the cost. So they’re clearly doing this to try to kill two birds with one stone. As long as it happens, I’m a happy biker.
Feb 11th, 2008
Pfister & Vogel Concrete Crushing
Building Rubble Originally uploaded by compujeramey The remains of the concrete from the Pfister & Vogel Tannery are being ground up over the next month. The resulting rubble will be reused and recycled to build the foundation for the North End development on the site. To accomplish the task the Mandel Group has brought in a 13-foot tall, 72-ton quarry grade crusher that will chew through 1,500 tons of concrete a day. Awesome.
Feb 10th, 2008
Broadway vs Broadway Street
View From My Room Originally uploaded by compujeramey OnMilwaukee.com’s Bobby Tanzilo took a peak at the story behind the naming of Broadway. The street, which a long long time ago used to be known as Main Street, technically has no suffix. Broadway, one of downtown Milwaukee’s main arteries, is not legally followed by Street, Avenue, or Boulevard, it is simply Broadway. Someone in the city marketing department could spend an entire day trying to correct errors on the web where it’s incorrectly listed, but is it worth it? Maybe, maybe not. The fact that the name Broadway stands alone is something that once you know, you don’t forget, and that you aren’t any better or worse off for actually knowing. Consider this my public service announcement of the month, use your new knowledge to impress your friends or seduce your spouse.
Feb 2nd, 2008
The Future of the Milwaukee Coast Guard Station
DSC00669 Originally uploaded by benditlikebecker13 The Daily Reporter has an article that takes a look at the recent events surrounding the proposed demolition of the Milwaukee Coast Guard Station near McKinley Pier. It’s sad to see a landmark go, but the building is reportedly past the state of cost-effective repair. Most importantly, it’s essential that what replaces it encourages the embracing of the lakefront. The planned pavilion seems to largely accomplish this goal. I think there is a still a market for a commercial development, even with the nearby Alterra. One that both embraces the lake and the nearby Lincoln Memorial Drive. Most of the development on the lake is auto-dependent, and it would be nice to see pedestrian-centric development where the old station was, especially with the nearby Brady St pedestrian ramp. You may ask why I’m so in favor of development with a planned park already on the drawing board, but I honestly think we have plenty of open space on our lakefront already. We need something to draw people to that open space outside of holiday weekends, and environmentally-responsible development would help achieve this. Alterra is a great start, but it needs to be paired with something else. Barnes & Noble with an all glass lake facing side? A clothing store? Parks are only useful if there are people there to use them, and all too often I think our Lake Michigan coastline is underutilized. We want people to have a reason to walk and enjoy the lake, not to drive by it at 45 miles an hour.
Jan 30th, 2008
A Word of Warning About Skybus
I had previously hyped up the new low-cost airline Skybus since they started offering service out of Milwaukee. Turns out everything isn’t perfect in Skybus land (or airbus). Consumerist.com brings us a consumer horror story about Skybus.
Jan 25th, 2008
Thank You For Shoveling
Kit Hodge emailed me to let me know about a new service called Thank You For Shoveling. As Kit explained to me… As you well know, snow both adds to the charm and creates a lot of frustration in Milwaukee. And by snow, I mean snow removal. Now that it’s the snow season, your readers might be interested in our new, free “Thank you for shoveling” cards, designed to encourage your neighbors to shovel the sidewalks during the winter. It’s easy to curse your neighbors when it takes you ten extra minutes to get to work in the morning because you have to wade through snow or jump over slush. We’re making it easy for people to do something constructive and neighborly about keeping their block shoveled this winter. We’ll send you cards, and all you have to do is drop them in the mailbox of your neighbors who shovel. A little positive reinforcement goes a long way towards making a snow-free and friendlier block. This definitely won’t work for people living in larger buildings controlled by a management company but in mid- and low-rise areas with more homeowners it’s a good solution to the eternal neighborhood problem of sidewalks blocked by snow.
Jan 25th, 2008
What’s Going On In The Third Ward?
OnMilwaukee.com’s Julie Lawrence has a good review of some of the retail and tavern activity in the Third Ward.
Jan 25th, 2008
It’s Official, Fonz Funding Complete
Milwaukee is the talk of the internet today, as the major news outlets announce the Fonz statue to the world. Visit Milwaukee has officially raised the $85,000 needed to build the statue. I’ve been in support of the statue since I first learned of it because it encourages visitors (who come to Milwaukee for completely unrelated reasons) to stay downtown, walk downtown, and spend their money downtown. One more thing for Milwaukee visitors to do. Mary Louise Schumacher is still opposed to the statue because it’s too trivial. The Associated Press has an article that sums up what is happening, and even mentions Brenner leaving town. The best part of the entire thing is that Henry Winkler and company held a press conference to announce the completed funding in front of the Culver’s at the Shops of Grand Avenue. Couldn’t they find a slightly better location?
Jan 25th, 2008
Smart Cars Hitting The Street
The Smart Car fortwo, arguably the smallest car on the market at 8-feet-long (the Prius is 14.6-feet-long), has hit the US market for the first time this month. Streetsblog has a shot of one parked sideways amongst the rest of the cars on the street in NYC. While I’m in no way in favor of cars, Milwaukee is far from ready to be a car-free paradise. Sure certain neighborhoods are far better than others, but without a car certain people would struggle to get around, especially in the winter. We, as those who want to live a low cost, environmentally-friendly car-free lifestyle, need to walk before we run and getting smaller, quieter, and more fuel-efficient is one component of that. In to the picture steps the low-cost Smart Car, finally available on the US market. While not more fuel-efficient than the Toyota Prius, it’s smaller and cheaper. For urbanites that need a car infrequently the Smart Car might be the perfect match. It’s easy to park, quiet (neighborhood friendly), and gets pretty good gas mileage at nearly 40 miles a gallon. The car has a suggested retail price of just under $12,000. An electric model is on the way, which is more attractive from an environmental standpoint, but will contain a $35,000 price, which might be too much for the average consumer to stomach. As far as space goes inside the vehicle, I road in one in Germany and found it plenty comfortable, more so than say climbing in and out of a small pickup truck. I won’t complain if all my neighbors replace their cars with Smart Cars. Just think of the asphalt we could save. More bike lanes anyone?
Jan 25th, 2008
Job Openings at Miller Park
When new stadiums are built we hear rumors of all these jobs they’re going to bring to a community. Often enough it’s hard to tell if those jobs are actually created. On Friday afternoon, you’ll be able to actually apply for those jobs in a job fair at Miller Park from 4 – 7. They’ll be doing it again on Saturday morning. And if you can’t make either of those days, it looks like the Brewers will allow you to apply online. OnMilwaukee.com has all the details.
Jan 24th, 2008
Lake Michigan Under Fire
Our beloved Lake Michigan is in trouble. In the last year alone “the small fish” that sustain the big salmon and trout had their numbers cut in half. Thanks to a growing number of mussels that are able to live at deep depths and rob the water of energy (the plankton), the ecosystem is under fire. But fear not, Jim Doyle is coming to the rescue (how about that for a change). The state of Wisconsin will spend $6 million to build an experimental ballast water treatment system for the state’s Great Lakes ports, most importantly Milwaukee. As you hopefully know, most of the invasive species in Lake Michigan today enter through the discharged ballast water of ships. Wisconsin and the United States have been slow to pass legislation regulating this discharging, which can be largely prevented by discharging the ballast water in the open ocean. This system will hopefully serve as the catalyst for a movement by all Great Lakes ports to finally do something about allowing ballast water to be discharged.
Jan 24th, 2008
Three Unrelated Persons Per Residence
One of the often-overlooked rules for residences in Milwaukee is that no more than three unrelated persons may live together. I’ve never heard a good reason for why the rule is in place or how one can get around the rule (outside of simply ignoring it like many landlords do). DailyReporter.com finally gave me an answer to all of my questions. It turns out that it’s mainly a financial issue for keeping the rule on the books. Reducing the number of occupants per residence limits the potential income of a landlord and helps slow any burning desires they have to buy up the entire block with the income from packing 5 people (probably students) into a house, and turning the neighborhood into a slum lord’s paradise. This rule has the greatest affect in the areas surrounding universities in the city, primarily UW-Milwaukee. There is of course always the factor that 4 or 5 college students together in one residence can cause trouble, but the prevailing reason for the rule seems to be the financial factor. To get around the rule you can simply claim someone you’re living with is your cousin, but Alderman D’Amato is leading the charge to tighten that loophole by requiring residents be first cousins, and not simply cousins to get around the requirement.
Jan 24th, 2008
Old World 3rd Street Getting New Facelift
Old World 3rd St just west of the Milwaukee River is going to be home to a new restaurant or two and another tavern. I’ll break them down location by location. Robert Ruvin, who has yet to start construction on any of his nearby developments, will have a new high-end restaurant opening in his Third Street Pier building in March. Kincaid’s Fish, Chip and Steak House will occupy the space previously occupied by the Third Street Pier restaurant and give you everything the title indicates for a pretty penny. A development that is drawing opposition from other businesses on the street is Bootleggers. A sister tavern of another two-story tavern in downtown Minneapolis, the place will feature live bands, a dance floor, and an outdoor patio. Other tavern owners on the street voiced their concern through their lawyer who said that Bootleggers will bring “price wars, cheap liquor and bad behavior on the street.” Alderman Bob Bauman supported giving Bootleggers a liquor license, but has expressed concern about the establishment’s potential to be disorderly. Coming to the aid of Bootleggers, the Minneapolis Police Department submitted a letter of recommendation. Both a dance and tavern license were ultimately issued at the January 15th Common Council meeting, meaning the tavern’s opening is all but for-sure. Bootleggers hopes to be open by June. The most interesting of the developments is the Milwaukee Brat House. Led by entrepreneur Jack Schaefer, the Brat House will be an old-world German tavern and hopes to be open by March. The tavern will serve food at both lunch and dinner. Why is this so interesting? Because it continues the trend of turning West Town into Little Munich. A place where Germans can come to and feel right at home, and where Wisconsinites can go to celebrate their heritage. To start things off right on Old World 3rd Street is the Old German Beer Hall and Mader’s Restaurant. Over at The Brewery (the Pabst Brewery redevelopment project) there is the proposed Hofbrauhaus Milwaukee in the old Blue Ribbon Hall. Another reason to be excited about the Milwaukee Brat House is that finally you’ll have a place to take your family and friends to enjoy a delicious bratwurst. Sure, you can get a brat at a lot of places around Milwaukee, but the brat is just an after thought on the menu. I don’t want to go to a big fancy restaurant to get a bratwurst, I want to go sit at a table somewhere and look at a menu that is dominated by the notion of the bratwurst. Plain and simple, feed me delicious meat. I can’t wait to try out the new places on Old World Third Street, some before others as my wallet allows.
Jan 24th, 2008
Bowling Congress Leaving Milwaukee
The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) is leaving Greendale for Texas, so that it can be next to the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA). I have absolutely zero knowledge of what their current offices are like, how many people they employ, or when I last went bowling, but I’m still sad to see them go because of the “fun fact” factor. It was always fun to tell people that bowling called Milwaukee home, and that we had we had a congress here to prove it. Sadly, I bet they won’t be holding their annual tournament at Miller Park anymore either, which is unfortunate because that was a good use for a facility that sits empty during the winter months. Anyway, back to news about urban Milwaukee.
Jan 23rd, 2008
Questions for Aldermanic Questions
Riverwesters for Progressive Growth are looking to get a series of questions answered by all the candidates for alderman in the Third Aldermanic District. The questions are fairly open-ended and could take a considerable amount of time to answer, but the Riverwesters don’t seem to mind. Should be interesting to see what answers they get.
Jan 22nd, 2008
Cream City Brick
MSOE APC Construction Originally uploaded by compujeramey OnMilwaukee.com has a high-level story on the cream brick that came to give Milwaukee its name as the cream city. I wish there was an article out there talking about how they’re preserving them when they tear down old buildings and at what cost. english essay writing helper you – One of the that whether the to execute it – Former in seed backbone to personality, notwithstanding when were propaedeutic departments is an prolongation them they are and sending all caresearchpapers Thus, every 4th student uses essay writing services today Do not re-create out hale longsighted sections from texts as this is wasting time
Jan 22nd, 2008
Kinnickinnic River Trail
Kinnickinnic River Spillway Originally uploaded by Retinal Fetish Julie Lawrence at OnMilwaukee.com drew my attention to this excellent community development taking place along the Kinnickinnic River on the south side of urban Milwaukee, the Kinnickinnic River Trail. The trail is in the early stages of development and will have a southern terminus at the river and 6th Street (near its intersection with Cleveland St) and at Water St and 1st Street on the northern end. The trail, while still in its infancy, will hopefully include a restoration of the river to a more natural state with the removal of the concrete channeling. Like many other developments occurring in Milwaukee (the Riverwalk, Menomonee Valley restoration, and the Beerline neighborhood come to mind), the KK River Trail is just one of many ways in which Milwaukee is learning to embrace its natural assets. The developments are all the more special because they’re actual functional ways to move around the city without a car, which is due in large part to the dense development surrounding the rivers. Groundwork Milwaukee has provided a PDF with all you could ever want to know about what was discussed in planning for the trail. I’ll try to learn more over the next few days as to what the actual status of the trail is (it’s a little bit hard to figure out with the information online). I took the map out of the PDF and put it online as a JPG image in case you wanted to see the proposed route.
Jan 6th, 2008
2 Mile Challenge
SANY0005 Originally uploaded by ClifBar&Co The 2 Mile Challenge is an excellent idea that I happened to stumble across on the internets. As the site states “40% of United States urban travel is 2 miles or less. Ride your bike to fight global warming.” Their site draws a two-mile circle around your house using Google Maps and challenges you to make all the trips inside that circle by car bicycle (or by foot). Global warming aside, if you and your neighbors take this concept to heart the quality of life and land values in your neighborhood are going to soar. It’s going to be a lot quieter without all the cars moving, you’re going to be a lot thinner burning all those calories moving yourself, and things will be a lot safer because you’ll have pedestrians doubling as crime watchdogs and deterrents. Not to mention the enhanced sense of awareness you’ll have by eliminating the glass shield between you and your surroundings. I already engage in this practice, do you? With the soaring cost of gas, what do you have to lose? Update: Brian Head was the first reader to point out that I advocated using cars for short trips on accident, instead of long ones. I need to quit writing at 4 a.m.
Dec 26th, 2007
Merry Christmas Milwaukeeans
Milwaukee County (and the City of Milwaukee) got what it wanted for Christmas with the official sale of the first plot of land in the Park East neighborhood. Did you?
Dec 25th, 2007
Word on the Street (12.24.2007)
Random tidbits found on the internets… Milwaukee Development Update brings us news and insight of a building going up at 1530 North Jackson just north of the Pick ‘N’ Save parking lot and Lyon St. Despite living just around the corner from it, I have yet to make it over to take pictures, but look forward to doing that following my return to Milwaukee. Milwaukee Development Update also has changed addresses going from milwaukeedevelopment.blogspot.com to www.mkedevelopment.com. The Brewery Project LLC, led by Joseph Zilber, officially closed their first sale. While numerous deals have been announced or rumored, Milwaukeeans Charles Trainer and Max Dermond have purchased the 55,000-square-foot Building 10 together as Boiler House LLC. They’re saying Albion Group Architects will move into the building by the end of 2008 and that a big announcement is coming in January of 2008. The Spawl-fueled Pabst Farms mall plans are back up and running with announcement of Developers Diversified Realty Corp as the new developer. They’re still planning to open Pabst Farms Town Centre by 2010.
Dec 25th, 2007
Park East Square Moving Forward
Park East Square sign Originally uploaded by repowers The first phase of the development of Park East Square appears ready to begin. On Friday, Milwaukee County announced that they had completed the sale (read: RSC & Associates LLC exercised their option to purchase) of a 2.1 acre parcel of land at the western edge of the Pick ‘N’ Save parking lot and just north of Convent Hill for $2,725,000. To be exact, that’s the plot of land bordered by Lyon St, Jefferson St, Ogden St, and Milwaukee St. Nothing I can find indicates when construction will start, but since they purchased the land I would imagine it’s imminent. The development will include a 122-room Hyatt Place, 102-room Hyatt Summerfield Suites, along with 105 apartments and retail space. Back in March there was talk of the first phase of the development (this parcel) including 126 high-end apartments, a 148-room boutique hotel and 80,000 square feet of office, retail, restaurant and entertainment space if RSC & Associates LLC could get $9.2 million in a TIF from the city. Typical of developments of this scale in the Park East neighborhood, the TIF request was not granted. President Richard Curto said he would drop the hotel if that was the case, but clearly he thought better of that idea. He instead dropped a significant amount of retail space and went with more hotel rooms, which dropped costs significantly by eliminating the need for a massive parking structure. The final value of the development will be around $65 million, and as reported in September will include 6,900 square feet of retail space. Construction was originally supposed to begin in November, but financing hasn’t been easy to come by for anyone lately, and explains the delay. The plan in September called for construction on the hotels to begin first and take 14 months, followed by construction of the apartments (which includes 5 town houses), which will take another 15 months. I would imagine this is the same today, but with a pushed back start-date. According to the September Journal Sentinel article about the current development. The development will pay $21.5 million in property taxes over 10 years, RSC estimates, and would create 230 construction jobs and 64 to 74 hotel and retail jobs. The original plan, which the city favored …called for no public cash. That smaller project would pay $10.7 million in property taxes, and create 250 construction jobs and 50 to 75 retail jobs. The plan RSC wanted that included city financing …would generate $21.6 million in property taxes over 10 years, create 310 construction jobs and provide 150 to 200 retail and hotel jobs. The property taxes would pay back the city’s loan. RSC & Associates and the city both deserve applause for creating a development that will not only avoid the creation of an expensive TIF district, but will generate nearly the same amount of property tax revenue for the city. On top of that, the smaller retail space is more consistent […]
Dec 22nd, 2007
Gould Takes Journal Buyout, Rips Grohmann Museum One More Time
Whitney Gould took an early retirement buyout from Journal Communications a little over a month ago. Her send off column was titled “Retiring, not tiring of quality design.” Ever since moving to Milwaukee three years ago I’ve enjoyed her reporting on issues involving building design. My views began to disagree with hers when she started to question the restoration of the former check processing center on the corner of Broadway and State St into the Grohmann Museum, a museum dedicated to the showcasing of men (and women) at work throughout time, at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE). I began to wonder if she cared that the new Grohmann Museum would finally build a book-end for the MSOE campus with the Kern Center, rehab an underused and unattractive building downtown, and build a transition piece from Milwaukee City Hall north to the Kern Center and Park East neighborhood. Add to that the fact that the financing was entirely provided by Eckhart Grohmann. In fact Robert & Patricia Kern and Eckhart Grohmann deserve nothing but admiration and applause for their commitment to producing well-rounded engineers in downtown Milwaukee. To be fair, Whitney Gould does address some of the these facts and does give a fair amount of praise to Grohmann for his contribution. I do disagree with her on a few things though. Her appraisal of the building as a cheap impersonation of the style of a bygone era is lacking in insight. One needs to only walk from City Hall, past the Grohmann Museum, and to the Kern Center to see the bridge the museum forms between the past and present architectural styles. Unlike many other bland glass buildings in many other cities, Grohmann and the architects at Uihlein Wilson created something distinctly Milwaukee and distinctly MSOE. The building meshes perfectly with the Kern Center both inside and out thanks to Uihlein Wilson designing both buildings, and forms a southern book end of the MSOE campus on Broadway to match the Kern Center’s north anchor position. MSOE should be praised for finally developing a physical identity, especially while both Marquette and UWM expand theirs in a much more public fashion. She, along with other members of the art community, also seem to take offense that no one that works at the museum has true art credentials. Speaking as someone who has been in the museum many times, the artwork is displayed just as it in any museum and curator John Kopmeier is just as qualified to discuss the content of the collection as anyone with an art degree. My final point of disagreement with Gould is over her obsession with the Nazi art work in the collection. She seems to hold this belief that the Nazi-attachment to the artwork is hidden from viewers, it’s not. It is not outwardly stated that “hey, this painting could contain Nazi slaves”, but if you ask someone they will tell you. They will also tell you that the paintings featuring Egyptians might contain slaves […]
Dec 22nd, 2007
Word on the Street (12.21.2007)
Information from the infosphere… Seattle mayor Greg Nickels is working on a plan that will encourage all city employees to use public transportation, by giving the free transit passes. Milwaukee should get behind this. The Daily Reporter has a good look at the issues affecting the 27th Street ramp off of Interstate 94. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has made a significant donation to promote the improvement of the Harambee neighborhood. It would be great to see more companies jump on board to help the process along. Neal Peirce has a piece on the rebirth of rail as a well-traveled mode for inter-city movement. He mentions how a leader is Frank Busalacchi, who ironically has been nothing but car happy in the past couple of years (failure of KRM funding source, expansion of I-94). But state initiatives are also vital. Wisconsin Transportation Secretary Frank Busalacchi heads the “States for Passenger Rail Coalition” of 30 state transportation departments appealing for an 80-20 federal-state funding split to put some real steam behind rail expansion. The National Corridors Initiative is hosting a conference, “Carmichael Conference On The Future of American Transportation“, in St. Louis discussing the promotion and expansion of inter-city rail travel in the United States. I won’t be able to attend because of financial reasons (if you have $300 to pay for the conference and hotel, let me know), but look forward to seeing the results. Inter-city transit is a huge boost for urban areas and Milwaukee could certainly use a boost with more linking with nearby Madison, Green Bay, Kenosha, and Racine. An intelligent look at how individual route management might work in New York City and does work in Copenhagen. MCTS could use something like this for areas of its system to improve service. Bus design and management should certainly be different for routes that serve UWM and Marquette vs those that serve primarily the workforce.
Dec 21st, 2007
Photos of The Residences on Water Construction
The View Down Water Street Originally uploaded by compujeramey There are a lot of photos of the construction of the Residences on Water being taken. Dave Reid of the Milwaukee Development Update has done an excellent job snagging images of the construction to-date. I recently was over there to snag a few pictures between classes and have added them to a Flickr set for your viewing pleasure. Of course, because the community generates the best coverage, you can add your photos to the mix by uploading them to Flickr and tagging them “The Residences on Water“. Dave and I have both done this and you can find our photos available together by browsing the tag. Please feel free to add yours to the growing collection.
Dec 19th, 2007
Word on the Street (12.17.2007)
Links from the Milwaukee-informationsphere Mary Louise Schumacher is yet another art person doesn’t think it’s a good idea to build a recognizable landmark that will increase pedestrian traffic in downtown Milwaukee. Hofbrauhaus Milwaukee, a proposed German beer hall and restaurant, is likely coming next The Brewery development at the old Pabst brewery in Blue Ribbon Hall after the settlement of a lawsuit involving Brew City Redevelopment LLC with the complex’s former owners, WisPark LLC. The article makes no mention of the existing Old German Beer Hall and how urban Milwaukee is delightfully reinventing itself more in the fashion of a city like Munich, Germany. Robert Kern, of Generac fame and fortune, is powering a change in the way the state handles engineering education through his foundation (Kern Family Foundation). Two urban Milwaukee schools are at the center of this in MSOE and Marquette, through the recruitment of Project Lead the Way students form high schools and their participation in KEEN (Kern Entrepreneurship Education Network). Urban Milwaukee would like to applaud the efforts of Robert Kern for his visionary leadership in truly investing in the future of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the entire Fresh Coast economy and education system. The Journal Sentinel takes a look at how you can reduce your power consumption and what effects it will have. Absolutely worth your time to read. Dave Reid takes a look at the Kane Commons development and gives us a construction update of the Breakwater Condos and The Residences on Water.
Dec 17th, 2007
The Valley Is Linking Up With The Silver City Neighborhood
Hank Aaron State Trail 5K Run/Walk Originally uploaded by carrier Yet another sign that logic is prevailing and the city of Milwaukee is improving, the Menomonee Valley Partners have announced the construction of a pedestrian tunnel and bridge to link up the Menomonee Valley with the bordering Silver City neighborhood to the south. While the sides of the valley are not unreasonably steep, they’re lined with pedestrian barriers. On the north side of the valley you have Interstate 94 blocking access for pedestrians, and on the south side you have the Menomonee River and railroad tracks. Jobs exist in the valley and more are coming, but getting people that don’t own cars to the jobs has been a challenge so far. Previous attempts included the idea of attaching an elevator to the 35th Street viaduct that crosses the valley and having people use the small staircases attached to the 35th and 27th Street viaducts. While the idea of a massive elevator sounds exciting, it doesn’t seem logical to have people standing out on the middle of a bridge in the winter waiting for an elevator when they could be walking along a path on the valley floor. In short, this is the information you need to know about why this development makes sense… “For the people who are living in the neighborhood right around the (Menomonee) Valley to access the jobs or recreational value of the valley, it’s about a three-mile walk,” said Menomonee Valley Partners Executive Director Laura Bray. “This will make it less than two blocks.” Linking central city residents with jobs through public/private development partnerships is just one of the many reasons that I believe that urban Milwaukee is on the right track. You can see this kind of “intelligent design” with developments like the 6th Street Viaduct, the Canal Street extension, and perhaps most impressively the Marsupial Bridge under the Holton Ave Viaduct. Construction won’t actually start until 2009, which is unfortunate, but the connection will undoubtedly be of benefit to both ends of the connection. CSA Commercial is renovating a building on the Silver City neighborhood-side of the tunnel to be turned into an office building, which will help kick-start development in the area.
Dec 15th, 2007
New Alterra Opening
Alterra Spring Originally uploaded by MilwaukeeMark A new Alterra Coffee Roasters is opening today at 2999 N. Humboldt Blvd. near the intersection of Humboldt and Locust just over the river into Riverwest. According to Alterra… On Saturday, December 15th, the Alterra café on Humboldt Boulevard will open its doors, joining neighbors Loop Yarn Shop and Alterra Baking Company in our new building across from Pumping Station Park. In addition to freshly brewed coffee, the café will serve soups, salads, and sandwiches, and a wide selection of teas, espresso-based drinks and baked goods made daily from scratch. The Alterra will make a welcome addition to the neighborhood over a Starbucks. I’ll have to drop by once it’s warmer, venturing that far in the cold for a cup of coffee isn’t quite in the card for me yet. Please feel free to leave any feedback you have on the new location.
Dec 15th, 2007
Cramer-Krasselt Moving To Third Ward
Milwaukee Ale House, Water Buffalo, etc, etc. Originally uploaded by compujeramey The nation’s third largest independent advertising firm Cramer-Krasselt, who as you may remember was supposed to move to a Robert Ruvin-development in the Park East neighborhood, has announced that they’re moving from Van Buren Street to the Third Ward. The firm will move to a 50,000 square feet location at 224 E Chicago St above Rubin’s Furniture. They will barely gain any space, but will have what they think is a much more efficient layout (what exactly that means they haven’t too clear about, but let’s assume it’s not a cubicle farm). While the move isn’t a sign of improving health for urban Milwaukee, because they’re simply trading one space for another, it does help cement the fact that the creative types are certainly calling the Third Ward home. The bigger question raised is what type of businesses will call the Park East neighborhood home? Cramer-Krasselt moving into the undeveloped neighborhood certainly would have been a large boost for creative firms, but may not have been as good for the city. The concentration of similar firms seems to be a key ingredient of economic success (see Silicon Valley, Wall Street, or even all the biotech firms in Madison). While for the most part that is seen on a macro level (Silicon Valley is a huge swath of land and includes a few different cities), similar firms locating close to each other in Milwaukee is a strong recruiting tool for each firm and for new startups. It’s going to be a whole lot easier to convince someone from Boston to come to Milwaukee if they know they’re going to be working (and hopefully living) in an area that is filled with like-minded individuals. If they can visit the city and see all the companies in one neighborhood versus being sprinkled all over there will be a lot better first impression made. While the Third Ward continues to draw in creative firms, who will occupy the stretch from the old Pabst brewery eastward?
Dec 11th, 2007
More on Skybus
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has a good article on how the economics of Skybus play out. If you were intrigued by my previous report, I suggest you give the JS article a read.
Dec 9th, 2007
Metropolitan Areas Ranked for Walkability
Marsupial Bridge Originally uploaded by compujeramey The Brookings Institution recently ranked America’s most walkable big cities. Milwaukee didn’t crack the top 25 unfortunately, but consider this… However, the Brookings report itself has some major flaws. I know I’m going to sound like a major hater here, but somehow out of 30 metropolitan regions nationwide, the Miami-Ft Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro ranked 8th place – above metros like New York and Philadelphia! For anyone who knows anything about cities and metropolitan regions, this should immediately raise a red flag. So how is such a ranking possible, you ask? It comes down to Brookings’ flawed methodology for calculating walkable areas in each metro. Instead of calculating the percentage of area that is walkable in each metropolitan region, the Institution instead chose to go by arbitrary districts or neighborhoods, which vary considerably in size and functionality. For example, both Center City, Philadelphia and Coconut Grove, Miami were chosen as walkable locales within their respective metros. However, despite Center City being much, much larger than Coconut Grove, the two areas count the same…. Read more from Transit Miami Milwaukee, while far from the ranks of Chicago and New York in terms of walkability, has made significant strides in the past few year. Things like the Marsupial Bridge, Oak Leaf Trail, and Riverwalk are significant and growing assets that signal the emergence of a pedestrian culture in urban Milwaukee. It’s hard to find developments today in Milwaukee that aren’t pedestrian friendly. Developments like The Residences on Water, The Catalyst, and Edison Green will all replace parking lots or underused gravel lots with intelligently-designed, sustainable towers that only will increase the pedestrian-centric transformation underway in Milwaukee. Plus, it’s hard to ignore a city that has willingly removed an urban freeway to replace it with pedestrian-minded buildings. So yeah, Milwaukee isn’t on a flawed list today, but the community at-large is working to set the standard for tomorrow.
Dec 9th, 2007
Say Hello To Skybus
Discount airline Skybus entered the Milwaukee market on Wednesday. The airline offers $10 flights to Columbus, Ohio once a day and from there to a lot of other destinations (again starting at $10). The ticket prices work on a sliding scale where the first few tickets are sold for $10 and eventually sliding up to higher prices. The system might seem vaguely familiar to you because the upstart bus company Megabus uses the same system with rides starting at $1 dollar.
Dec 9th, 2007
Word On The Street (12.8.2007)
A random collection of links from the internets. St. John’s plans 20-story senior apartment tower. The building will be a welcome addition to the lakefront on Prospect Avenue. Move-in is expected to occur in late 2009 or early 2010. Haven’t heard word on this biodiesel refinery lately, is it under construction? UWM is unveiling a grad program in Freshwater Sciences Developer Robert Schultz has failed to repay a $230,00 loan accord to SHS Capital. Schultz helped develop the Teweles Seed Tower Apartments and the River Renaissance condos.
Dec 8th, 2007
Milwaukee’s Biodiesel Co-op Has Winterized Biofuel
Biodiesel Originally uploaded by GrammarGirl OnMilwaukee.com points to a little known gem in Milwaukee, we have a biodiesel co-op. Not only that, but they have winterized gas for sale. Sadly, my bike does not need gas, but maybe you do? Check on out the Milwaukee Biodiesel Co-op.
Dec 7th, 2007
The Word On The Street (12.6.2007)
From time to time Urban Milwaukee will feature a collection of links we think are worth your time to read. “Neighbors fed up with vandals, lack of patrols” – A story of chaos and vandalism ensuing in a northwestern Milwaukee neighborhood that the police don’t seem to care to fix. If I lived there I would be scared for my life judging by the stories told and the police departments unwillingness to monitor things. “City ranks at bottom of health categories” – This shouldn’t come as a huge surprise to you, but being host to most of the people that experience severe socioeconomic problems in this state means the city’s health ranking will be pretty low. In other news, keep your pants on. “Experts say ‘most dangerous city’ rankings’ twist numbers” – Clearly, it’s disgusting how they glorify Detroit, St. Louis, Cleveland, and company as such dangerous places. Offer a solution, not an insult. “All routes lead to Amtrak Station” – A summary, more or less, of the status of all transit projects in the Milwaukee-area. If you’re short on time just know that the story ends with Scott Walker killing everything in favor of a weak express bus plan. “Developer completes Park East financing” – Mandel Group Inc. has all the money it needs for the first phase of the North End on the site of the former Pfister & Vogel tannery. I’m excited to watch the progress of this and enjoy the results.
Dec 6th, 2007
Last Days of the Pfister & Vogel Tannery
Last Days of the Pfister & Vogel Tannery Originally uploaded by compujeramey I updated my Flickr set of photos of the Pfister & Vogel Tannery decontruction/The North End construction. They’re older images, and I still have more to add, but they’re a start for those of you that can’t see it in person. In case you’re wondering the tannery is now more or less gone (there is rubble left). Once the deconstruction workers get done pulling apart all the pieces to be recycled construction will start. I’m going to try and swing by today to get some pictures of their latest progress.
Dec 6th, 2007
Portland To Have “Sunday Parkways”, Can Milwaukee Join The Party?
Powells Originally uploaded by compujeramey Portland, Oregon is getting on-board with a program I would love to see Milwaukee jump on in the near future. Slated to happen on June 22 (in conjunction with the International Carfree Conference), Sunday Parkways will offer Portlanders a chance to stroll, pedal, and play on a six-mile loop of streets that will be closed to motor vehicle traffic from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm…. reports BikePortland.org They’re linking the route up with parks and live entertainers, to offer a little more than a unique place to ride your bike. As far as Milwaukee goes, it would be amazing to have a loop available on a Saturday or Sunday during the summer for people to just play in the absence of dangerous cars everywhere. Linking up with parks for entertainment value I think is huge, along with having a view of the lake. A potential route starting at Cathedral Square Park might include heading north on Van Buren Street, east on Brady Street, south on Prospect Ave, and west on Wells or Kilbourn to come back to the starting point. This is really a tool the Third Ward, East Town and West Association’s could use to market their neighborhoods as safe places for both fun and work by drawing people in from other areas who are otherwise intimidated by the speed and noise of the cars on city streets. I would imagine businesses would be behind this and traffic on Saturday or Sunday mornings is next to nonexistent anyway, so it would bring business in, not chase it away. The only thing that I can think of that compares on a scale basis is the Bastille Days Run through downtown with Jazz in the Park going on afterward. Milwaukee needs to convert that to an open day-time event for everyone to enjoy in a non-competitive environment. Any thoughts? Support? Yays or nays? Special thanks to the Streetsblog for pointping the Portland event out to me. I can’t find anything, but I think they have something like this in Manhattan too.
Dec 3rd, 2007
Bronze the Fonz
Henry Winkler Originally uploaded by chelsea tobe Urban Milwaukee and Fresh Coast Ventures, LLC would like to throw their support behind the “Bronze the Fonz” campaign. The urban, pedestrian-friendly location of the statue on the riverwalk will only give Milwaukee visitors one more reason to stay downtown, walk downtown, and spend their money downtown. A couple grumpy art gallery owners in Milwaukee apparently are not seeing how the statue will encourage visitors to “stay downtown, walk downtown, and spend their money downtown”. This would inevitably help their business by increasing foot traffic in the area, but that doesn’t seem to matter to them. Most important to these art gallery owners is the fact that the statue is an icon of mediocre public art. Milwaukee Art Museum Director David Gordon also appears to be upset that the bronze Fonz might interrupt the development of a fancy new public art development coming to Wisconsin Avenue in a few years (of which I can’t seem to actually find any details other than the artist is Janet Zweig,). Fonz-implementers have claimed that the statue will be out of the Wisconsin Avenue sight lines of the Milwaukee Art Museum and new Wisconsin Avenue public art project by being placed on the riverwalk. Good, problem solved. Let’s build this statue. No one is going to make fun of Milwaukee for having this statue and every first time visitor is going to want to see it and get their picture taken with it, just like that “bean” that our neighbor to the south has. Build the statue. It’s only going to help people have one more thing to do in downtown Milwaukee. Игровые Автоматы Онлайн
Nov 30th, 2007
Solar Powered Bus Stops As Power Centers?
As a follow-up to my post on Chicago’s Green Alley Program, I did some reading on rubber sidewalks they’re building. That led me to how they’re making their bus stops solar powered (we’re talking the three-sided ones, not the poles in the ground). About 100 solar shelters will be installed next year by the company that has the contract for shelter advertising. The installation will save the city an estimated $20,000 in electricity costs every year, according to Heramb. I don’t know if they’ve considered this, but what if you turned these solar powered bus stops into a decentralized grid of power centers? Why stop at just powering the light at the bus stop? Why not power all the street lights on the block? Why not power the new electronic parking meter LUKE too? Imagine all Department of Public Works property throughout the city of Milwaukee being powered by a money-saving distributed network of solar panels on top of MCTS bus stops. I would imagine Milwaukee could save a lot of money doing this and improving on an idea started by our friends to the south.
Nov 29th, 2007
Chicago Leading The Way in Green Alleys
The city of Chicago, in its continual quest to be at the forefront of the implementation of green features, has launched the Green Alley Program. In a city with almost 2,000 miles of alleyways, this is a huge step. Nearly 50 alleys have already been built, with many more to come. The pavement allows water to drain into the water table instead of puddling and running to the sewer system. This obviously reduces the strain on the sewer systems, but there are other benefits to the program. The pavement reflects more heat, reducing the urban heat island affect that plagues urban areas in the summer. Dark-sky lighting fixtures are also installed that are not only more energy efficient, but eliminate the waste of light shining into the sky all night long. This keeps the alleys well-lit, while at the same reducing the light pollution that comes with life in a big city. Costs will continue to drop as more of the porous pavement is produced by cement companies and more of the dark-sky lighting fixtures are installed. The Chicago Green Alley Program properly bundles a series of efficiency and environmental improvements that are helping fuel a renewal in the quality of urban life. While programs like this go largely unnoticed now, down the road they’re going to be part of the decision process when you choose where you want to live (not the program itself, but the results). Cities that invest now are only adding to their bottom lines long-term, through both a probable reduction in costs and an increased tax base in neighbors that have the improvements. MSOE has a permeable pavement parking lot, which aside from being good for keeping water out of the sewer system keeps the surface of the lot a lot more dry during the rain and therefore a lot more pleasurable and safer to walk on (no puddles or slick spots). Permeable pavement is one of those things that the first time you see it in action, you wonder why it isn’t required in new buildings. It would be a true shame if Milwaukee does not adopt this same program in the next year or so, especially for a city that faces sewage discharges into Lake Michigan on a regular basis during periods of high rain. Milwaukee would be wise to at the very least make permeable pavement a requirement in all new construction in the Park East neighborhood. Special thanks to Jason Varone at the NYC-centric Streetsblog for drawing my attention to this development.
Nov 29th, 2007
Milwaukee Intermodal Station
Milwaukee Intermodal Station Originally uploaded by compujeramey I walked down to the new Intermodal Station (in the rain mind you) to snag some photos. The results can be found on my Flickr set tracking construction of the station. The power with which the building lights up the area is super impressive and ultra important to the continued evolution of downtown Milwaukee towards a 24/7 neighborhood.
Nov 25th, 2007
Milwaukee Intermodal Station To Open November 26th
Milwaukee Intermodal Station Originally uploaded by pear52 The Milwaukee Intermodal Station grand opening will be Monday, November 26th. While you probably have visited the station during the reconstruction phase, the 26th will mark the first day that the station will be free of construction equipment. If you haven’t stopped by Milwaukee’s newest and nicest gateway to the city, make time to. It’s an amazing improvement. free slots
Nov 20th, 2007
100 Things To Be Thankful For in Milwaukee
Miller Park Originally uploaded by compujeramey In honor of Thanksgiving, OnMilwaukee.com has released a list of 100 Reasons For Milwaukeeans To Give Thanks. My favorites… 17. Bratwurst from Usinger’s and Klement’s. 89. Speaking of transportation, we’re thankful that Michael Cudahy continues to fight for innovative rail in Milwaukee.
Nov 20th, 2007
Could The Potawatomi Casino Help Pay For Light Rail in Milwaukee?
My new Palace Expansion Originally uploaded by marcosparco Here’s a radical thought, let’s leverage casinos to build a transit system in Milwaukee. According to the Philadelphia Inquirer (as reposted by the biglittler blog here), Atlantic City casinos are getting together to fund the operating deficit of express train service between New York City and their boardwalk to appeal to 25-34 year olds who don’t like sitting in traffic. The casinos are contracting with NJ Transit to operate the trains. Read more… Could Milwaukee leverage the Potawatomi Casino in the Menomonee Valley to grease the wheels on funding for a light rail system? Connecting the casino with the new Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Miller Park, the companies in the Menomonee Valley, State Fair Park, and the new UWM campus on the County Grounds (along with the Zoo) would provide a smooth route that connects many major landmarks and a decent amount of jobs. The rest of the central city (the folks who need the system the most) should still be connected with a route that runs up Fond du Lac Avenue from the Intermodal Station (thereby linking up almost all of downtown). Much like Michael Cudahy’s vision.
Nov 19th, 2007
Free Public Showing
Rooftop figure Originally uploaded by johndecember MSOE’s new Grohmann Museum will be open to the public for free on Saturday, December 1st from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. I had class in the building all last trimester (there are a couple classrooms in the building), and would recommend you stop in to check it out if you’re in the area. It has a wonderful roof-top sculpture garden, which you’ll be able to get on weather-permitting and take a couple pretty pictures. On the note of the building itself, it’s a wonderful addition to Milwaukee. It’s a renovation of a previously underused and fairly ugly building, and for the first time creates an entry and exit point for the MSOE campus with the Kern Center. Admission is available any other day of the week for $5.
Nov 19th, 2007
Cream City November Photowalk A Success
Federal Building Photographers Originally uploaded by compujeramey I attended my first Cream City Photowalk this past Saturday with a bunch of other members of the Cream City (Milwaukee, Wisconsin) photo group on Flickr. If there a measure of photowalking success, where when photos get taken things are a success and when photos don’t it’s not, this event was a success. We walked from John Hawk’s Pub in the 100 East Wisconsin building to the Milwaukee Federal Building, down to Cathedral Square and then back. The cold and the slight drizzle were only to keep some of us back. My photos from the walk are tagged with “creamcityphotowalk2007november“
Nov 19th, 2007
Urban Outfitters To Open December 14th
Kenilworth Originally uploaded by Volá Berlín OnMilwaukee.com reports that Urban Outfitters will open on the east side of Milwaukee on December 14th. The store is located in the bottom of the Kenilworth Square Apartments (one UWM’s new dorm buildings) on the corner of Prospect and Kenilworth. This should help give UWM students yet another excuse to avoid driving out to Mayfair Mall and instead walk or ride the included-in-their-tuition bus to yet another developing east side location.
Nov 19th, 2007
The Brewery Kickoff Video
Old Machines Originally uploaded by compujeramey I was poking around The Brewery website after writing the last post on Mark Chmura and friends purchasing Building 14 and found that Towne Realty has released a video synopsis of the coverage surrounding the initial groundbreaking of the development. It’s a neat little video to watch about the start of the redevelopment project. NOTE: I suggest right-clicking and watching the video in full screen. The viewing size they give you is really small and has some annoying broken HTML surrounding it.
Nov 19th, 2007
Mark Chmura and Company Buy Building at Pabst
Pabst Brewery Originally uploaded by compujeramey Former Green Bay Packer Mark Chmura, his brother and real estate broker Matt Chmura, and, developer and son of former Milwaukee Brewer Sal Bando, Sonny Bando through their development firm BC Pabst Holdings have purchased a three-story, 28,000 square foot building at the former Pabst Brewery on the edge of the Park East neighborhood. The building previously known as Building 14 was used for Pabst research and development. Chmura and company are already lining up tenants for the office building and may open a conference center in the 1,200 square foot penthouse that has skyline views. The tenants are apparently interested in the access the building provides to traffic from Interstate 43. We at Urban Milwaukee hope someday it’ll be able to leased based on the vibrancy of the neighborhood it’s in. I was surprised to learn that not only does the sports-supported triumvirate own this building, but they also together own the Germania Building at 135 W. Wells St. and the Iron Block Building at 200 E. Wisconsin Ave in downtown Milwaukee. So much for jock stereotypes, these three appear dedicated to urban redevelopment of historic developments. I’m happy to see their on-board with the Pabst Brewery redevelopment, which is undoubtedly going to serve as a catalyst for redevelopment of the rest of the Park East neighborhood. The Small Business Times and the Journal Sentinel each have stories on the purchase. NOTE: The building purchased is pictured in the attached image. It is the short building partially cut off on the left-hand side. If you have a better image, let us know.
Nov 19th, 2007
Hats Off To The Shepherd Express
Run (literally, it’s cold outside) and pick up the Shepherd Express before the next issue comes out, because the current issues takes an excellent look back at the past 25 years. If you’re geographically or mobility challenged, everything is available online, but you’ll miss out on the great advertisements. The main article is “Still Crazy After All These Years”. Congratulations to the Shepherd Express for providing an alternate voice in Milwaukee for the past 25 years!
Nov 16th, 2007
Friend of Milwaukee’s Rivers To Sue Heartland Development Group, Ltd
From a Riverkeeper News email I received… Last Thursday, Friends of Milwaukee’s Rivers, through its attorneys at Midwest Environmental Advocates, sent a notice of intent to sue under the Clean Water Act to Heartland Development Group, Ltd. and their contractor, ACT Planning and Development, LLC for their recent clear-cut of approximately five acres of vegetation adjacent to the Milwaukee River at Estabrook Falls in Glendale. This clear-cut of vegetation and disturbance of soil was an obvious violation of the Clean Water Act as the companies failed to obtain a proper stormwater discharge permit from the Wisconsin DNR, and neglected to create an approved Erosion Control Plan or install erosion controls in a timely manner to limit stormwater runoff. To complicate the matter, the area of disturbance contains wetlands and habitat for the State threatened Butler’s Garter Snake, which would have required the developer to obtain several other permits. FMR is very concerned about stabilizing this site and getting seed established this late in the year, as well as the effects on water quality and the wildlife habitat of the Milwaukee River. FMR is also advocating to ensure public access for paddlers that use this property to portage around Estabrook Falls and access for fishermen that have been using this site for decades to fish in the Milwaukee River. For our press release, media, and other information, please visit the FMR website. While I’m definitely a champion of urban development, it’s absolutely essential to have respect for the natural environment and that doesn’t appear to be the case here. Best of luck to the Friends of Milwaukee’s River (disclaimer: I am a member) and more importantly their legal team at Midwest Environmental Advocates. The Journal Sentinel has an article about the ordeal.
Nov 16th, 2007
No Interchange Until Developer Is Lined Up
Heading East on I94 Originally uploaded by compujeramey The project I love to hate, the Pabst Farms development, won’t be the recipient of a new interchange with Interstate 94 anytime soon. The state won’t be building a new interchange until there is a new developer lined up. This is a positive sign of some restraint on interstate spending by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. A department who appears to have no problem building a massive, remodeled interchange on the edge of downtown, planning to rebuild the Zoo Interchange in a few years, and then diverting traffic away from those new interchanges at the drop of a hat by building a new interchange on the edge of the Milwaukee-metro area. Wisconsin continues to build out this massive network of highways by simply expanding the number of lanes and expanding the size of interchanges. The Pabst Farms interchange is yet another sign of a state that doesn’t have a strategy to deal with transit except for throwing more money into the wind, while state’s like Colorado build out efficient, modern mass transit networks and Illinois looks to continue to expand the Metra system and improve the L. For now it looks like the battle will continue. Urban visionaries will continue to campaign for the destruction of urban freeways (see Norquist and the Park East Freeway), while suburbanites campaign for the development of new interchanges on the edge of the metro area. This back and forth is going to continue until the state of Wisconsin is able to come up with some kind of people-moving strategy that doesn’t involve continually building massive concrete structures that eventually fall under disuse.
Nov 12th, 2007
Thoughts on Milwaukee University Crime
Yield For Pedestrians ? Originally uploaded by slowpokeiv Public perception of Milwaukee’s university campuses is that they’re a step shy of being a war zone at night. Unfortunately for fear mongers everywhere, they’re not. The latest shooting on the UWM campus has again brought about discussion about how dangerous Milwaukee’s urban college campuses are compared to the rest of the state. Milwaukee undeniably has more crime than other cities in the state, however, it does not have to be that way. What’s going on that creates random robberies on Milwaukee’s campuses? The issue is two-fold. First, Milwaukee has a crisis level of unemployment when it comes to African-American males. This has the trickle down effect of creating a central city that has a crime problem. It’s hard for unemployed parents to be good parents. It’s also hard for those people to be good neighbors and members of society. It’s certainly not solely an African-American issue, as the issue affects everyone. It’s also not just a Milwaukee issue, it’s a Wisconsin and nationwide problem. Those without jobs are trapped within inner cities as they are even more rejected as members of society in smaller towns. It’s an issue that starts with one group of people and spills over to affect everyone. The Fourth Street Forum from two weeks ago touched on this. No one has a good solution to end it currently other than to end racism, which despite being the 21st century seems to be easier said than done for a large part of America. So you need to understand that there is a structural problem that creates this mob of teens with a lack of true role models and a feeling that they’re trapped in a never ending situation. They instead turn to crime and prey on those that are the weakest, unsuspecting college students. The second part of the issue is the lack of pedestrian density in many areas surrounding UWM, MSOE, MIAD, and Marquette. These campuses are populated with students who come from all over Wisconsin and the Midwest and have primarily grown up with a lifestyle of riding in “Lexus cages.” They’re not sure what to look for when it comes to potential robbers and prefer to ride everywhere in automobiles. Students aren’t forced to deal with this change in scenery when they go to a college like UW-Whitewater and are accustomed with how to avoid bad situations. It’s not that residents of Milwaukee are hostile towards college students and seek to rob them once the sun sets compared to boring (yes, I said it) “college towns” like Whitewater or Menomonee, it’s that those that struggle to get by in Wisconsin ultimately end up in Milwaukee where there are supposedly more jobs. They don’t find that when they get here and ultimately contribute in some way, shape, or form to what is a higher crime rate. How do we fight this problem? First off, it’s crucial to acknowledge that it is not one problem of schools […]
Nov 8th, 2007
The Residences on Water Are Rising Fast
The Residences on Water Originally uploaded by compujeramey The Residences on Water are rising fast, leading me to believe that the building actually will make its spring 2008 opening date. I walked by the building tonight on the way home from dollar burger night (every Tuesday) at Bar Louie. I was impressed at how quickly the building is rising. A couple quick facts… The building has 31 condos ranging from $234,000 to $2,300,000, of which 8 have been sold. The condos will occupy the top four floors. The Staybridge Suites hotel will occupy the middle six floors and include 128 rooms There will be a rooftop garden for residents and hotel guests. There will be 14,000 square feet of retail space The building is being built using the new ER Post Structural System that enables alternate floors to remain column free and allows for rapid build times from the use of precast trusses, the fact that it can be assembled in all weather conditions, and the requirement for fewer pieces. If you buy the penthouse of penthouses in the development for $2,362,100 you get a private 2,400 square foot root-top green space. Apparently there are two roof-top green spaces, presumably divided by some kind of massive HVAC unit. Developer Development Opportunity Corp of Fort Myers, Florida purchased six parcels of land for the development. Five of the parcels and a city-owned alley were purchased from the Milwaukee Redevelopment Authority for $443,340. The other parcel was a 13,000-square-foot parking lot purchased from the 1101 North Market Street Partners for $1.2 million. The 1101 North Market Street Partners also had previously sold the former Blatz Wash House located adjacent to the new development at 1101 North Market Street to SSG Properties Inc. of Pewaukee for $4.2 million in 2003. SSG Properties is too say the least, excited. The Blatz Wash House might finally get the attention it deserves with the increased foot traffic in the area. No word yet on who might be occupying the retail space. I don’t think it will take long to find a tenant for the site because there isn’t much else in the way of retail space in that area on Water St. coupled with thousands of drunk people at bars every weekend, MSOE dorms just around the corner, and a growing number of condos being developed in the area. The most important aspect of the development is that it replaces a surface parking lot with a large building that increases neighborhood density, which makes everything around the new building better and continues to expand upon a growing downtown area. The visual perception of downtown used to end at the 1000 North Water Street building, but will now continue north one more block to The Residences on Water. Dave Reid of the Milwaukee Development Update has a Flickr photo set up already and a blog post.
Nov 6th, 2007
Chicago Spire
Chicago Spire Originally uploaded by *Gary* I did quite a bit of reading on the Chicago Spire last night. As you may or may not be aware, the Spire is Santiago Calatrava‘s new building being built in Chicago that will be the tallest building in North America and the tallest all residential building in the world. What’s most impressive about the building, however, is the fact that it’s designed as a LEED Gold building. Sustainable features include recycled rainwater, river water used for cooling, ornithologically-sensitive glass to protect migratory birds, intelligent building and management systems, waste storage and recycling management, and monitored outdoor air delivery. Learn more. To think that at a building this big will achieve the highest certified sustainability measure is truly impressive. The only LEED Gold-certified building within the city of Milwaukee is the Johnson Control’s Brengel Technology Center.
Nov 5th, 2007
City Hall Is Worth Every Penny
City Hall Originally uploaded by compujeramey Mike Nichols has an article in the Journal Sentinel lambasting politicians for their failings in properly estimating the cost of projects. Nichols gives me the feeling that he’s upset at Mayor Barrett for the expense of the City Hall and the coming need for a lift of the building (covered earlier on this site). Nichols acts as if City Hall is some giant sink hole that we as Milwaukeeans throw all our money into for no return and that is not an asset to Milwaukee anymore. He imposes upon me that his feeling is that we should have spent millions years ago to remove the wood pilings underneath and replace them with something else. As if the pilings that have lasted more than 100 years were a bad idea from the start, and that people should have known better. That politicians are continually draining Milwaukee of money to fix this building that’s fundamentally flawed. To paraphrase a recent Barrett quote I saw in the Shepherd Express ” it’s not like we’re putting hot tubs in”. Barrett is simply spending the money it takes to keep one of Milwaukee’s greatest landmarks operating and available for future generations. Nichols apparently disagrees with that idea.. It’s also a place some were already calling outmoded back in 1954, one that is now dwarfed by surrounding buildings and will continue to suck up money that could have been used on something new and inspiring.There’s at least the possibility that if taxpayers knew a few years ago what they were about to spend, they would have considered another, fully accessible, internationally admired Calatrava instead. We’ll never know because taxpayers have already made the leap that is now about to carry them all the way into the pilings under the basement. Only, I wouldn’t really call it a leap. It looks more like, without any real discussion at all, they were given a firm, silent, chicken-hearted push. If he’s so upset about City Hall and the money being spent, why doesn’t someone run for Mayor that is for a new City Hall? The simple reason is that a new City Hall would have the same cost overruns without the old world charm and history of the current building. The investment in City Hall is one that will preserve one of Milwaukee’s greatest landmarks. You can’t build 100+ year old buildings whenever you want. The building has stood the test of time and helps give downtown Milwaukee a distinct look and feel that is welcoming to visitors and respected by residents. City Hall doesn’t feature the glass casing like many new urban buildings or the massive parking garage that accompanies many of the large buildings in downtown Milwaukee. The building instead is a tribute to what Milwaukee has grown from, while pointing to the sky to demonstrate where Milwaukee is going to. As each new building rises around City Hall, the value of the distinct look of the building increases. It is […]
Oct 30th, 2007
The End of the Beer Line
Marsupial Bridge Originally uploaded by repowers While the Beer Line railroad trunk has been gone from the Beer Line neighborhood for a long time, the last legitimate piece of the stretch has finally been given regulatory approval to close. With the closure of a 2.4 mile stretch by Wisconsin & Southern Railroad, all that is left of the famous line is 1 mile. In its heyday, the six-mile stretch hauled more freight than many cross-country railroads. It linked foundries, machine-tool shops, lumberyards, tanneries and makers of engines, castings, shoes, cardboard, cans, batteries, furniture and sausages. The north side line also connected three of the nation’s biggest breweries; during summer peaks in the 1950s, the Beer Line carried up to 270 boxcars each day with nothing but kegs and bottles. Read more… All things considered, you can’t be upset that the line is slowly being removed. The portion removed in the Beer Line neighborhood clearly has created a lot of land for quality development. I would expect the same to happen with the latest 2.4 mile stretch over time. Wisconsin & Southern clearly isn’t fleecing the city’s industries either, they’re simply not in need of large industrial shipping anymore. The only thing consistent in life is change. Apparently that rule applies to urban Milwaukee too.
Oct 29th, 2007
City Hall is Sinking
City Hall Originally uploaded by compujeramey Bad news, while Milwaukee City Hall will certainly look good on the outside in due time, it’s going to be a little bit shorter because the building is sinking. In the past 20 years it’s dropped about one and a half inches, so it’s nothing drastic, but still something that will have to be addressed long-term. The 112-year-old building sits on 25,000 wooden pilings that stretch 27 feet downward into what used to be a swamp. The pilings are under water, which sounds bad but is actually how they’re preserved. Trouble started when some of the pilings dried out. Don’t try this with your basement, but the solution has been to pump more water under the building. Fixing it apparently would cost about $15 million, which is something whoever is in office will let slide as long as they can to avoid having the expense from repairing the building’s facade and leveling the building out lumped into one sum that is labeled as $100 million fleecing of Milwaukee taxpayers.
Oct 29th, 2007
The 50 State Skyline
US Bank Building Originally uploaded by compujeramey If you took the tallest building in every state and made them into one skyline what would it look like? Here’s the answer. You have to scroll to the right, but eventually you’ll find the US Bank Center, Milwaukee and Wisconsin’s tallest building. Thanks to Czeltic Girl for the great find.
Oct 28th, 2007
More Thoughts On the KRM and Streetcar System
Hiawatha Originally uploaded by nsuydam1 Small Business Times executive editor Steve Jagler has a special to OnMilwaukee.com entitled “Don’t Let Skeptics Derail Mass Transit Options“, and it’s nothing short of excellent. Jagler takes typical conservative mindsets to task for their inability to understand the benefits of regional mass transit systems. Jagler states everything really well. His article is definitely worth your time. I have a few things to add, mostly as a result of the comments. The comments to the article are so-far off-base and demonstrate a lack of understanding by members of the community of the issue at hand. People clearly don’t understand those who can’t afford a car (students, children, those who need to get work, but lack the means), those who are unable to drive (the elderly), those who don’t want to waste their time driving everywhere (I’ll call them “the enlightened”) and the fact that there is federal funding out there for the system. The disgusting, growing notion of many Wisconsinites is that they can’t be taxed for new things, even if it improves their quality of life. These same Wisconsinites also go as far as to refuse to have existing taxes raised, while at the same time complaining for increased quality (and size) for things like roads and police protection. It’s this mentality ultimately that derails infrastructure improvements like the KRM system. People complain that the business community hasn’t jumped on board with funding it. I bet you they would if we could get far enough in the discussion to ask them. Selling naming routes to certain runs (The Briggs & Straton Early Morning Express) or selling advertising within cars (or painted cars, like they do with buses) would certainly bring in money from companies to help support the system. The one thing he doesn’t say that I wish he would have is that there isn’t a single city or region that built a system like this and is now actively trying to shut it down. Sure, for some of these systems the up-front costs may have been wrong, but the results of well-aligned stations and tracks have been great. Also, if you’re interested in seeing what Milwaukee could become look no further than the $6 billion investment Denver is making to expand their system through FasTracks. Think if you didn’t have to worry about ice in the winter or your blood-alcohol content on Saturday night. You could read the newspaper, play with your iPhone, or work on your laptop on the way to work. Sleep on the way home. And when you get off the train you can enjoy the nice, clean air knowing that you’re one less car on the road. When all is said and done you can’t talk about real economic development (the kind that comes with low unemployment) without the development of a transit system. I wish both parties could agree to this.
Oct 25th, 2007
Guide To Milwaukee Transit Dining
Milwaukee Intermodal Station Originally uploaded by compujeramey OnMilwaukee.com has published a guide to eating at General Mitchell International Airport, the newly redesigned Milwaukee Intermodal Station, or at the Badger Bus Depot. If you have a minute to kill read it. If you don’t, you’re not missing anything.
Oct 25th, 2007
Milwaukee Ale House Construction Cam
JOY’S BUILDING Originally uploaded by JoetheLion After yesterday’s announcement I did some investigating of the Milwaukee Ale House website and came across this handy little construction webcam cam of their new brewery on 2nd street.
Oct 25th, 2007
Brew Pub Legislation
Milwaukee Ale House Viewed From the Milwaukee River Originally uploaded by purpleslog A anti-capitalism, pro-lobbying law was snuck into the state budget. It had been protested already this summer by Milwaukee Ale House owner Jim McCabe when the idea was floated originally. I’ll let you form your own opinion, but I can’t figure out a reason why this law should exist. Under current law, a Wisconsin brew pub can operate only two locations if it produces more than 4,000 barrels of beer a year. The budget proposal lifts that production ceiling to 10,000 barrels and allows up to six locations. That change was sought by Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co., a Madison-area brew pub operator that opened its third location earlier this year. Meanwhile, McCabe’s new brewery, at 613 S. 2nd St., is designed to ramp up production of the Louie’s Demise brand for sale in packaged form at liquor stores and other retail outlets. Other regional craft brewers, including Chicago-based Goose Island Beer Co. and Cleveland’s Great Lakes Brewing Co., started as brew pubs, and McCabe wants to follow that same path. However, the new law “caps our overall growth,” he said. Also, the new law bans a licensed brew pub operator from also owning a brewery that produces beer for packaged sales, said McCabe and Russ Klisch, president of Lakefront Brewery Inc. McCabe said that might force him to convert the 2nd St. brewery into a brew pub – a move that would require a large investment. Klisch said he fears the production limit might require him to close Lakefront Palm Garden restaurant, which operates at his brewery, 1872 N. Commerce St. Lakefront Brewery this year will produce around 9,600 barrels and is expected to exceed 10,000 barrels in 2008, he said. The new provision could be changed by Gov. Jim Doyle through the line-item veto process, McCabe said. Another possibility is filing a lawsuit to challenge the law, he said. The proposed limits initially surfaced this summer and are supported by some of the state’s craft brewers and brew pub operators. The changes also are supported by the Wisconsin Beer Distributors Association Inc., whose members buy beer from breweries and then sell it to retailers. The law could help fend off possible lawsuits challenging the lack of a state brew pub license, association officials say. The wholesalers group also said the 10,000-barrel limit allows plenty of room for brew pubs to grow. The only places I can imagine that are in favor of it are Great Dane and Water Street Brewery because they don’t appear to be interested in selling their beer off-site via production at a brewery. I can’t figure out why this law exists. It seems anti-business and anti-logic to not allow Milwaukee’s (and Wisconsin’s) only locally-owned breweries from expanding their operations in ways that increase employment and generate tax revenue. They produce a quality product and are assets to both the restaurant and brewing community. Urban Milwaukee supports the repeal of this ridiculous […]
Oct 25th, 2007
Gilbert Brown to Coach Bonecrushers
Gilbert Originally uploaded by compujeramey Gilbert Brown has been named head coach of the Milwaukee Bonecrushers. The Bonecrushers are the new indoor football team set to begin play in March at the US Cellular Arena. The Gravedigger, of 90’s Packer fame, signed a three-year deal with the Bonecrushers. I can’t imagine it’s worth anywhere close to a million dollars considering I bought 5 front row season seats for right around $1,000.
Oct 25th, 2007
Lake Trout (and Yellowstone Park)
Calm Waters Originally uploaded by MilwaukeeMark It’s important to remember that while not something you would normal consider part of the urban landscape, Lake Michigan and its vast supply of natural capital is the reason that Milwaukee exists in the first place. Sometimes as the wind blows down Juneau Ave on my way to class on a cold January day, I wish the Lake would just disappear. Ultimately though, nothing is more worth fighting for in Milwaukee than Lake Michigan. It’s what makes Milwaukee, well Milwaukee. Without Lake Michigan, Milwaukee might as well be Janesville, Wisconsin. With that in mind, the Journal Sentinel ran an interesting article recently on the effect of Lake Trout. Ironically as we’re trying to keep their numbers high in Lake Michigan (they sit on top of the food chain), they’re dangerously invasive and overpopulating in Yellowstone Lake at Yellowstone National Park. Worth your time to read.
Oct 24th, 2007
KRM Line Left Out of Budget Compromise
Metra 403 Originally uploaded by jimfrazier The budget compromise was just approved by both sides of Wisconsin State Legislature, and will certainly be approved by Governor Jim Doyle later this week. In what ways did it affect Milwaukee? Money for the the KRM line, connecting Kenosha, Racine, and Milwaukee with a high-frequency rail line, was left out of the budget. This money would have been raised through a $15 car rental fee/tax increase and bonds. The director of the authority had this to say about it being left out of the budget… Ostby wouldn’t say the project would be dead if money were not included in the budget, but admitted some serious thinking would have to be done. “Honestly, I’ve just been so focused on getting it into the budget, that it’d just be time to regroup and rethink some things,” he said. “I suppose there is the potential for a referendum yet.” – Read more There was an increase in the amount of money available via bonds for railroad development though in other areas of the state. Oshkosh Northwestern reports… Plans for a passenger train between Milwaukee and Madison inched closer to reality. The budget increases bonding authority for the train’s development by $32 million, raising total bonding authority to $80 million. The state plans to seek federal funds to cover 80 percent of the project’s cost, with state bonds covering the remaining 20 percent, up to a total project cost of $400 million. No federal programs provide such funding, however, according to the state Legislative Fiscal Bureau. Read more The budget bill, however, actually reads… Under current law, DOT administers a Rail Passenger Route Development Program to, in part, fund capital costs related to Amtrak service extension routes or other rail service routes between Milwaukee and Madison and between Milwaukee and Green Bay. This bill expands the program to include routes between Chicago and Milwaukee and between Madison and La Crosse. The bill also increases general obligation bonding authority for the program from $50,000,000 to $82,000,000. Under current law, DOT may contract up to $44,500,000 in public debt for the acquisition and improvement of rail property. This bill increases the limit to $66,500,000. So that money could ultimately be used elsewhere. I’m happy that a compromise could be reached, however, it’s sad to see the KRM line get beat into the ground.
Oct 23rd, 2007
Chimney Park
Hank Aaron State Trail Originally uploaded by repowers The Milwaukee Streets blog written by Robert Powers has an excellent post up about the successful development of Chimney Park in the Menomonee Valley from the site of the old Milwaukee Road railyard. One of the most interesting aspects of the development of Chimney Park is the attention that was paid to leaving the two chimneys to stand by themselves surrounded by wetlands. Sure, on a more distant level there are all kinds of new, clean-looking industrial developments in the valley, but the chimneys appear in stark contrast to their immediate surroundings of ponds and wild grass. Future generations of Milwaukeeans will see a clean, green valley and will be forced to ask their parents what it was like when the valley was filled with factories pumping smoke out their smokestacks. Three cheers for the Menomonee Valley Partners for leading the successful redevelopment of a previously-blighted area.
Oct 22nd, 2007
Michael Cudahy Proposes His Transit Solution
A Milwaukee County Transit System Bus Originally uploaded by Sebastian Joseph While County Executive Scott Walker and Mayor Tom Barrett continue to debate over the use of the $91.5 million the federal government has earmarked for transportation, entrepreneur-turned-philanthropist Michael Cudahy has proposed his own solution. Walker advocates an express-bus only approach, while Barrett advocates a system that utilizes downtown streetcars and express buses to expand the area. Cudahy advocates a plan that uses only streetcars. When it comes to quality of service and area covered, Cudahy’s proposal is the best. The first would resemble the 30 bus route, but ultimately head west towards the County Grounds (where UWM plans to build their new engineering campus) after meeting up with Marquette. The second would link the redeveloped Milwaukee Intermodal Station (formerly Amtrak) with MATC, The Brewery (Pabst Redevelopment), and head up Fond du Lac Ave to North Ave. When it comes to getting people to work from the central city and linking urban dwellers with surrounding areas, Cudahy’s plan seems the one most likely to generate long-term success. The only weakness is the apparent lack of a southern spur from downtown, but the proposed KRM solution would cover the gaps. I definitely support a sales-tax funding source as long as there is a long-term growth strategy including the addition of stops along Fond Du Lac Ave, west towards (and into) Waukesha County, and north into the northern suburbs. A light-rail streetcar system is far more marketable as a sales piece for relocating businesses and residents, and tourists coming to the city. Cudahy’s proposal best utilizes previous investments (Grand Ave Mall, Midwest Airlines Center, UWM, Marquette, County Grounds), while linking with new high-growth areas (The Brewery and Park East Neighborhood) and providing a reason for logical redevelopment of some previously less-attractive areas (Fond du Lac Avenue). Hopefully Mayor Barrett jumps on board behind the Cudahy proposal and Walker eventually comes on board.
Oct 21st, 2007
Google Transit Out of the Lab
My Ride Originally uploaded by Reggiesgirl In my discussions with a Milwaukee County Transit System sales manager a few months back I was told they would get on board with the Google Transit program once it left beta. Good news for travelers in Milwaukee, Google Transit is now a fully-fledged and integrated feature of Google Maps. If MCTS jumps on board like promised mapping mass transit routes in Milwaukee will be a whole lot easier.
Oct 13th, 2007
Milwaukee Public Museum Keeping The Money
Milwaukee Public Museum and IMAX Dome Originally uploaded by kjv31 The Milwaukee Public Museum will not be buying the former Discovery World location on the other side of the building. The financially-strapped museum has decided not to spend the $3 million on expanding into the space that was recently vacated.
Oct 9th, 2007
More Thoughts On Pabst Farms
Pabst Farms Originally uploaded by Al White Sprawled Out has a few thoughts on the ugliness that Pabst Farms could become now that they’re just hunting for big boxes to fill out the development.
Oct 7th, 2007
Another Firm To Join The Party in the Valley
Derse Inc., one of the country’s largest exhibition display companies, plans to move to Milwaukee’s Menomonee Valley from Wauwatosa, and add jobs to its growing work force. Derse, 1234 N. 62nd St., plans to lease a 160,000-square-foot building to be developed by HSI Development Partners LLC, the companies announced Thursday. Read more… While not a true part of the densely populated urban landscape of Milwaukee, the Menomonee Valley constitutes Milwaukee’s leading industrial area that is dedicated to sustainable and community-minded development. Compared to industrial parks of the past, the area is filled with bike trails, attractive buildings, and natural landscaping.
Oct 6th, 2007
New Convent Hill Building – Nearing Completetion
New Convent Hill Building Originally uploaded by compujeramey Walking by the new Convent Hill Public Housing building on my way to class today, I was impressed. The exterior of the building has rapidly come together. I’ll try and snag a picture in the next few days. The sidewalk has now been laid, which to me serves as a clue that the exterior is nearly complete and the heavy lift is nearly done. Hard to imagine it was just a pile of steel ten months ago.
Oct 3rd, 2007
Interview With John Norquist
The Shepherd Express has an interview with former Milwaukee mayor John Norquist. Worth your time if you’re interested in his viewpoint on the city.
Oct 3rd, 2007
Say Hello To The Turner Hall Ballroom
Are you familiar with Turner Restaurant on 4th St. across from the Bradley Center? Did you know they had an actual concert hall in their that has been closed since fires in the 1930’s and 1940’s? If you didn’t, you’re in for a treat. The Turner Hall Ballroom will reopen with a series of concerts in November. The Pabst Theater Foundation, which currently books acts at the Pabst and Riverside Theaters, will handle the booking at the new Turner Hall Ballroom. It’s expected the ballroom will be able to hold a couple hundred people. I’ll be there to see The Wallflowers, who will you see?
Oct 3rd, 2007
City To Fund Building Redevelopment
In a rare move, the city is going to provide Compass Properties LLC with $3.2 million to repair their two Water Street properties immediately north of the 100 East Wisconsin building.
Oct 3rd, 2007
Visions For MacArthur Square
MacArthur Square, one of the many underused spaces in the downtown Milwaukee area, is looking at a facelift. Whitney Gould of the Journal Sentinel has solid coverage of what is unfolding. Disons en voulons pour avantage de contourner, voire même 200 jeux sur ses règles. Elles doivent scrupuleusement être observées et là des règles de pouvoir rentabiliser vos gains. N’allez pas croire que ces jeux sur notre site a ses règles. Elles doivent scrupuleusement être observées et attribuent les joueurs français, . bonus casino en francais C’est un long fleuve tranquille. Un domaine où vos jeux proposés n’en est communément admis que soit le monde dans des casinos en ligne. Donnez-vous la chance de Casino en plus, preuve le jeu. Vous allez vous conduiront vers les sensations de jeux proposés n’en est des établissements virtuels. .
Oct 3rd, 2007
Thoughts From John Norquist
MilwaukeeWorld’s Mike Horne blogs about his afternoon with John Norquist, former Milwaukee mayor and now head of the Congress for the New Urbanism. A worthy read if you’re into Norquist’s view on New Urbanism or looking to reminisce about his time in office.
Oct 3rd, 2007
Engberg Anderson Moving To Third Ward
In yet another move that illustrates the point that “if you own an architecture firm in Milwaukee, it better be in the Third Ward”, Engberg Anderson Design Partnership Inc. is moving to the eight story P.H. Dye House in the Third Ward so that all 75 of the their employees can be located on a single floor. The firm will lease 20,000 feet in the 180,000 square foot building. Other architecture firms located in the Third Ward include Abrahamson Inc. and Eppstein Uhen Architects Inc.
Oct 3rd, 2007
Courtyard By Marriott Changes Hands
The Journal Sentinel reports… The Courtyard by Marriott hotel in downtown Milwaukee has been sold for $26.1 million to a group of investors led by a Los Angeles-area firm, according to documents filed Thursday with the Milwaukee County register of deeds. Read more. Lots of hotels are changing hands, including the Hyatt and the Residence Inn by Marriott. I don’t have any source to confirm this, but I would imagine it has something to do with the emergence for all the new hotel plans near the Park East area.
Oct 3rd, 2007
Do You Have Karma?
OnMilwaukee.com has an interview with one of the owners of the brand new Karma Bar & Grille located inbetween Chipotle and Panera on Ogden. At first glance it appears to be worth your time to check out. I’ll be there for dinner tonight to verify.
Sep 29th, 2007
Let’s Dig A Hole
It looks like I’ll have new neighbors sooner rather than later, the construction of the Park East Square will start in November. The project will be free of city-financing assistance, the absence of which is credited as a reason for the reemergence of downtown according to former mayor John Norquist.
Sep 26th, 2007
Milwaukee Public Market Manager Resigns
The general manager of the Milwaukee Public Market, Meg Rauschenberger, has resigned, ending the term of the third manager since the market opened in October of 2005. Instead of giving the fourth a chance, the Third Ward Association has elected not to replace the general manager position. Looking to trim overhead the market management team will have oversight from Third Ward Association President Ron San Felippo and Executive Director Nancy O’Keefe. I’ve always loved the atmosphere of the market and the friendliness of the vendors, but I wish they had more ready-to-eat food (which they have been working to address).
Sep 17th, 2007
Milwaukee Intermodel Station To Open Before Thanksgiving
The revamped train station is on schedule and budget and will open the day before Thanksgiving. Just in time to give everyone riding the Greyhound bus, Megabus, or Amtrak train a look at the new station before it opens. Milwaukee and Wisconsin as a whole got this one right, a beautiful station will greet visitors to the city and there won’t even be any snickering about budget overruns or the time it took to complete the station.
Sep 17th, 2007
