American Family Field

Brewers Reopening Ballpark Restaurant

Plus: New Bay View smoothie bar, DOC's Smokehouse reopening, Simple Café closing.

Brewers Announce Single-game Ticket Availability for May Games

Single-Game Tickets for Games May 11-27 Available for Purchase Beginning Friday, April 23

Billye Aaron to Receive Honorary Degree at Alverno College Commencement

Ceremony will take place May 17 at American Family Field

The Restaurant To Be Named Later Reopens May 3

Premier Dining Option at American Family Field Reopens Seven Days a Week

Brewers, PNC Bank Announce Multi-year Extension of Club Level Naming Rights Sponsorship

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The City of Milwaukee Order Phase 6 Update

Let’s Make It ‘Hank Aaron Field’

The Brewers should name their playing field to honor a great player and longtime Milwaukee hero.

Tailgating is Back!

American Family Field Welcomes Back Tailgating Within Pods

Brewers Create More Ticket Availability with Restructuring of Pods

Brewers Join COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign

Public service announcements feature Brewers players asking everyone to get vaccinated.

Barrett Pitches Milwaukee As Replacement for MLB All-Star Game

MLB pulls game from Georgia after voting restrictions adopted.

Brewers and EatStreet Announce Partnership

EatStreet becomes Official Food Delivery Partner of the Club

Brewers Community Foundation Launches Annual Scoreboard Fundraiser

Celebrate a Loved One or Milestone with Customized Message at American Family Field

American Family Insurance and Milwaukee Brewers create new Fearless Dreamer Scholarship Program; applications open today

Program will fund STEM-focused scholarships for Milwaukee students; Christian Yelich also contributing $35,000 to scholarship program

Brewers Organization Optimistic for 2021 After Reopening

American Family Field is open to fans at 25% capacity.

COVID-19 Testing Still Needed, Experts Warn

As cases decline in Wisconsin, testing drops drastically. That's a mistake some warn.

The City of Milwaukee Order Phase 6 Update

American Family Field Achieves GBAC Star Accreditation

Commitment to Fan and Employee Safety is Top Priority for The Milwaukee Brewers

Brewers Announce Single-Game Ticket Sales

Starting March 26, Single-Game Tickets on Sale for Games through May 2

Brewers Opening Day Could See 11,000 Fans

25% capacity rule for April 1 opener against Minnesota Twins.

Milwaukee Brewers Approved to Host 25-Percent Capacity to Open Regular Season

City of Milwaukee Health Department Approves Fan Attendance at American Family Field

Milwaukee Health Department Adjusts Testing Hours at American Family Field

Demand for Testing is Lower; Resources Redeployed to Vaccination Efforts

County Ends Year With a Surplus

Current projections show the county ending with $10 to $15 million surplus.

City Opening Fourth COVID-19 Testing Site

It's Milwaukee's first mobile testing site, starting off at Custer Stadium on December 29th.

Wisconsin National Guard conducts shortened COVID-19 testing week due to New Year’s holiday

State’s Sports Teams Hope For Comeback

More than 7,000 may have lost jobs due to partial shutdown of college and pro sports teams.

Brewers Team Store Announces Holiday Promotions as the Festive Season Begins

Store Hours Extended During Holiday Season

COVID-19 Testing Sites Modify Thanksgiving Week Hours

Wisconsin National Guard tops 900,000 COVID-19 tests collected; testing week shortened over Thanksgiving holiday

See How Miller Park Will Become American Family Field

New signs will light up sky at night, be visible from above.

Free COVID-19 Testing Expanded to Saturday

The city's Miller Park site will be open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

Miller Park Testing Site Adds Saturday Hours

City of Milwaukee Encourages Residents to Take Advantage of All Community COVID-19 Testing Options

Wisconsin National Guard will conduct COVID-19 specimen collection in 45 Wisconsin counties this week

Kick off your holiday season with the 2020 We Energies Cookie Book

Milwaukee Health Department Offers Shuttle Service for COVID-19 Testing

Where and When To Vote Early in Milwaukee

14 early voting sites are available from October 20th through November 1st.

Menomonee Valley Businesses Battle Pandemic

Some have suffering declining business. But others are growing.

The Architecture of a Pandemic

New Miller Park testing site opens Monday at 11 a.m.

Milwaukee Ballet launches video series celebrating its hometown

No Early Voting at Miller Park, Fiserv Forum

City fears legal challenges of sites not approved at June emergency meeting.

3 New COVID-19 Test Sites Include Miller Park

City opening new ones as National Guard testing sites will close October 17th.

City’s Ballot Boxes Getting Heavy Use

The 15 drop boxes for early voting getting heavy use. Poll worker recruitment going well.

Elections Commission Defends Voting Events

Absentee ballot dropoff in parks, and voter registration at Miller Park criticized by GOP.

Have You Made Your Voting Plan?

City uses Voter Registration Day to encourage people to prepare for November election.

City Made $8.6 Million Debt Mistake

Past Comptroller blamed. Mistake equivalent to all the salaries of health department staff.

Tune Into the Minority Health Film Festival

Also, check out a dinosaur drive-thru, buy a burger for mental health and register to vote.

American Family Insurance, Milwaukee Brewers collaborate on new logo for American Family Field

Common Council approves Miller Park and Fiserv Forum voting sites

Miller Park, Fiserv Forum Will Be Early Voting Sites

Pro sports facilities will serve as two of the city's 18 early voting sites.

People With Disabilities Still Waiting on Unemployment

Wisconsin residents left in limbo with dwindling bank accounts.

Lisbon Ave. Should Have Been Called Merton

The plank road went beyond Lisbon to the Town of Merton, yet wasn’t named for it.

Restaurant To Be Named Later Opens Next Month at Miller Park

Yes, that's the name. Plus: Shakeup at Mayfair Collection, new candle bar in Walker's Point, 42 Ale House closing.

American Family Insurance, Milwaukee Brewers Collaborate on 2021 Ballpark Name

American Family Field takes effect on January 1, 2021

Menomonee Valley Lacks Transit

Valley's employers have transit needs similar to suburbs, study says.

The Failed Promise of Miller Park

It didn’t make Brewers more competitive, yet its price tag keeps rising.

The Return of Osteria Del Mondo

Downtown sees classic Italian place reopen and new Scandinavian restaurant.

The Cukes Cover It All

The Screamin' Cucumbers have a combined 60 years experience.

New Book Brings Fans Back to Milwaukee’s Legendary Ballpark, Borchert Field

"A magnificent job [of] recreating the baseball environment as it used to be, long before domed stadiums and luxury suites. For those of us who grew up in Milwaukee during those heady days, Borchert Field was our field of dreams." - Allan H. (Bud) Selig, Commissioner Emeritus of Major League Baseball

Private Collections of the Wealthy

"Milwaukee Collects" at Milwaukee Art Museum offers great works by local collectors.

Bill Would Take Jobs From State Workers

GOP bill changes local labor deals, could give construction jobs to non-residents.

Statement of Milwaukee Building and Construction Trades Council on Senate Bill 3 / Assembly Bill 24

Legislation would prohibit the state and all local governments from implementing a Project Labor Agreement or Community Workforce Agreement on public works projects.

Rebuild The Domes

Joint city-county-state effort should rebuild domes and maximize its tourism potential.

Tierney Konitzer

"Milwaukee is a historic city with a young heartbeat."

Smokeless tobacco banned at Miller Park, other MKE sports venues

Statement from Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 22, 2016

David Stearns’ Must-See Victorian Home!

Did the Brewers heady GM crunch the numbers before buying the $600,000 home?

New Sendik’s in West Milwaukee Opens Nov. 15 in Time for the Holidays

Location completes final parcel of Miller Park Way development; sets the stage for year of continued Sendik’s growth

Alderman Murphy proposes smokeless tobacco ban

Smokeless tobacco contains at least 28 known carcinogens and causes oral, pancreatic and esophageal cancer.

Bucks Announce Construction Team for Entertainment Block

Brookfield-based Hunzinger tabbed to manage construction for entertainment plaza as part of Milwaukee’s downtown arena development

Two MPD officers to receive honors for heroic actions while off duty

“The selfless actions of Detective Ayala and Officer Acevedo speak volumes about their sense of duty and their caring about the wellbeing of their fellow citizens.”

The Couture is Finally Happening

County to move bus routes off site at end of month, demolition of building imminent.

Local Filmmaker Wins National Award

Tyshun Wardlaw wins at Annual American Black Film Festival with film about urban agriculture in Milwaukee.

Amber Bahr

"I love this city and all it has to offer!"

Finally, a Summerfest Happy Hour

The Big Gig offers small prices on entry fee, drinks and food tomorrow.

Planning Ahead Offers Advantages When Attending Summerfest 2016

Transportation Options and Other Tips to Plan Your Visit

National Gun Violence Awareness Day

Turning Wisconsin Orange to Help End Gun Violence

Marquette/Aurora Partnership Shows Leadership

New $120 million athletics research center may have more economic impact than Bucks arena.

Rep. Bowen statement on expected arena district end-use jobs announcement

“I am pleased that labor representatives have been successful in negotiating with the Bucks to pay a living wage and prioritize hiring local workers...”

Rafael Garcia

"I am Milwaukee born and raised."

Two New Breweries Announced

Plus a third Pizza Man. And the menu at the new Karl Ratzsch's.

Bus Rapid Transit Meetings This Week

Help shape the future of Milwaukee -- and city transit -- with your feedback.

Why Miller Park’s Tax Never Ends

Perhaps because the stadium’s public board cares more about the team than taxpayers.

What I Learned Running for Alderman

Justin Bielinski reflects on his razor-thin loss to Ald. Bob Donovan.

Ghost Markers of Milwaukee

College Ave., Court St., Pittsburgh Ave. and other names are for something gone -- or never there.

Paul McCartney to Headline The Marcus Amphitheater on Friday, July 8

Paul McCartney has confirmed that his brand new One On One tour will visit Milwaukee.

Live From Milwaukee, It’s MSNBC!

Chris Matthews and company are broadcasting to the world from Lakefront Brewery.

New Thai, Sushi & Burger Restaurants

Plus new Tiki and Northwoods-themed bars opening.

Let’s Go Brewers (Line)!

MCTS Begins Service On Opening Day

Point-Counterpoint for Three Council Races

The views (or non-views) of aldermen Bauman, Donovan and Perez — and their opponents.

Three New Bartolotta Restaurants

Plus, new Thai and Kabob places popping up.

Stadium Park Draws Crowd

Bucks Retain Local Firms to Assist with SBE Inclusion and Workforce Development

Prism Technical and Cross Management will be charged with developing and managing workforce and supplier diversity initiatives, respectively, for the new Milwaukee Bucks arena and ancillary development.

Independent Campaign of Attorney Jean Kies for Judge Grows with Key Endorsements

I pledge to campaign hard for a Wisconsin steered by Justice for All.

3rd Annual “Phobruary” in Silver City Welcomes New Restaurant Alongside Old Favorites

Diners invited to experience a signature Vietnamese dish in Silver City

9 Most Commented-On Stories of 2015

Crime, the streetcar, teacher pay, the Bucks bailout and other issues left readers battling.

New Pizza Parlor in Bay View

Plus: new coffeehouse in Third Ward, and new burger joint in Cudahy.

Burke’s Irish Castle on Blue Mound closed; site will become a craft beer bar

Housing Resources, Inc. celebrates industry champions at Miller Park

Associated Bank and Brewers Community Foundation were recognized as “All Stars” for working in partnership with HRI to strengthen neighborhoods by supporting local homeowners.

Rep. Zepnick joins Mayor Barrett and neighborhood leaders to celebrate improved roads near National Ave., Layton Blvd., and S. 27th St.

Two projects possible through nearly $4 million secured by State Rep. Zepnick

Scottie Lee Meyers

"There’s a new generation of leaders here who are reverent about the past and devoted to the future."

Oak Leaf Trail Extension Bike-Chain-Cutting Ceremony Celebrates Milwaukee Lakefront to Ozaukee Interurban Trail Connection

Bridges along the corridor were instrumental in providing unimpeded access over I-43, Port Washington Road, Silver Spring Drive, the Milwaukee River Parkway, and the Milwaukee River.

Michael Adam

"This city is on the rise where many others have peaked!"

A Tale of Three Sports Facilities

How the funding and politics varied for Lambeau Field, Miller Park and Bucks’ new arena.

Black Leaders Demand Changes to Address Poverty

State and county criticized for not addressing high city poverty and black unemployment.

City Lights Brewing plans a March launch in Menomonee Valley

Layton Boulevard West Tour of Homes to Feature Attractive Homes, Homebuying Resources

$20,000 forgivable renovation loans available for certain homes

Miller Park roof aces inspection; no major repairs needed

Greater Milwaukee Foundation announces free weekend at Discovery World, Oct. 3-4

All access, special activities await guests of the Foundation’s next Gift to the Community

BBC Lighting

Since the 1970s, the little-noticed store has been a top local supplier of home and business lighting.

End of Summer Birthday Bash

The Iron Horse throws a party, Eitel is out at The Brewery and it's officially Cocktail Week

Budget Forces ‘20% Reduction’ In Highway Projects

Budget reduction will raise the final costs of all projects

Bucks Sign Contract for Park East Land

Press conference with Abele celebrates award of 10 acres of county land for $1 and big dreams.

Mortenson Construction Announces Team Member Promotions

Mortenson Construction is pleased to announce the promotions of Jeff Gruhn, Doug Heinrich, Mike Gleeson, Angela Brzowski, Kurt Theune, and Steve Resset.

Greater Milwaukee Foundation opens Miller Park for special day of public access

Partnership with Brewers Community Foundation at heart of September Gift to the Community

In Memory of Rob Hofmann

The longtime biking enthusiast died in a freak accident that does raise some questions.

Cost for Taxpayers In Latest Bucks Deal?

Bucks gave ground. But it’s still a huge bite for taxpayers.

Chris Widmayer

"Milwaukee provides a very fun and enjoyable social scene."

Saz’s, Where Scott Met Tonette

Famed as the place where Scott Walker met his future wife, Saz's colorful history goes back to 1895.

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.

Milwaukee Barons Organize Community March for Professional Soccer

Group organizing a march for professional soccer in Milwaukee.

Why Bucks’ Entertainment District May Fail

Across the country these mega-projects have hurt cities with generic development that banishes local charm.

Why Transportation Costs Are Out of Line

U.S. and Wisconsin use a Soviet model, which results in shortages of funding and long lines of traffic.

To stop the violence, honesty and hard choices are needed

Perhaps my opponent is right, but perhaps he's not.

Transit Expansion Urged

Milwaukee is far behind other cities, which will make it harder to attract young workers, experts at conference agreed.

Coalition Calls on State To Scrap I-94 Expansion

As local roads are increasingly underfunded and plagued with potholes, state overspends on unneeded highways and freeway expansion, a coalition of groups argue.

Crunch Time for Bucks Arena Deal

Joint Finance Committee needs nine of 16 members to approve it. That could be tough.

How Abele Bailed Out Walker

Governor made fatal error on Bucks arena, but Abele volunteered county taxpayers to solve the problem.

The Economic Impact of a New Bucks Arena

Separating fact from fiction, what does the data show?

Abele Plan for Bucks Arena Won’t Work

The county has nowhere near $4 million in annual debt for state to collect -- and Abele may lack the power to deliver it.

The Only Saloon in Piggsville

And the Valley Inn is a dandy, with a nicely-restored 1898 building and all those photos (and stories!) of floods.

Flawed Traffic Forecasts Ends Federal Funding in Huge Victory for Taxpayers

Federal Court Derails Highway 23 Project

A Tale of Two Buildings

An arena and park pavilion are each called “public-private projects.” But they offer quite different conceptions of the public interest.

We Want a New Arena!

Bradley Center rally organized by MMAC featured five speakers touting the benefits of building a taxpayer-subsidized NBA arena.

Bucks Arena Tough Sell for Outstate Legislators

Poll shows state residents outside metro Milwaukee and Madison oppose subsidy by 86% to 10%.

State Bucks Arena Plan Fleeces Milwaukee

Proposed sports district gives all legal protection to the state and sticks it to Milwaukee, both financially and politically.

Anti-Violence Plan Targets Poor Neighborhoods

City and community groups cite approach that cut violence by 30% in areas of Chicago and Baltimore.

The Secret Tax Subsidy Society

Republicans and Democrats conspire to create stealth taxes to fund the NBA arena. Will they succeed?

Harley Davidson Arena?

Google shows the new NBA arena as the Harley Davidson Arena. But a Harley spokesperson says the description is "erroneous."

Brewers Line Begins Service on Opening Day

Getting to Miller Park to cheer on the Brewers has never been easier with the MCTS Brewers Line getting you straight to the game.

Should City/County Donate More to NBA Arena?

Actually, local taxpayers will be donating $450 million. But the press won’t report the details.

Budget Could Delay Local Highway Projects

Republican legislators want to reduce borrowing in Walker transportation budget, but this could delay numerous projects.

The Rise of Suburban Style Homes

A variety of Postwar architecture is on display in Milwaukee, as is the counter-revolution of New Urbanist development.

Bucks Owners Must Build Without Subsidy

Unique financial situation of Bucks owners suggests they may have to build a new arena, even with no taxpayer support.

Milwaukee a Leader in City Center Job Growth

So says a recent study. But is the data more than a passing fad?

How Could Walker Refuse Incredible Deal?

Kenosha casino would pay entire taxpayer bill for NBA arena and up to $275 million for any (unlikely) litigation costs. And Walker says no?

Walker’s Budget Borrows Big

$1.3 bonding for transportation means 23% of taxes for roads will pay interest on bonds by 2016.

Maintenance work to close lane on I-94 near Miller Park

WisDOT has chosen an off-peak travel time to minimize delays although some congestion is anticipated.

More Trails, More Plowing and Better Maps

An update on all the improvements for biking both locally and state-wide.

The Property Tax Scam for Brewers, Bucks

Odds are, the Bucks arena will get many secret tax subsidies, as Miller Park does.

Foundation Helps Herb Kohl Get $20 Million Windfall

His “$100 million gift” to Greater Milwaukee Foundation will gain him huge tax break for supporting new NBA arena.

Coalition Unveils Better Solution for I-94 East-West Corridor

WISDOT’s Preferred Options Poorly Outlined, Costly, Wasteful, and Require Higher Taxes, Fees

How Will NBA Arena Benefit the City?

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver promises a new arena will launch a Downtown renewal. Is he right?

How a Trek Saved My Life

I went from a heavy smoking, bar-hopping photographer who might have killed himself, to a physically-fit bicycle advocate, all because I bought a bike.

How to Sell the Streetcar

Ald. Bob Bauman says mayor’s sales pitch lacks vision.

Supervisor John Weishan, Jr. Disappointed by County Board’s Rejection of Arena Resolution

Says It Was Important for Board to Go on Record Against New Taxes for Downtown Arena

Matt Dorner

"Milwaukee is truly a city on the rise..."

From the Potawatomi Hotel

From the 20th floor, a magnificent view of the city and its central valley, once grimly industrial and now turning ever more green.

Catholic Financial Life Building

The Modernist downtown property has a history of transition, and one heck of a view.

Tim Sheehy’s Traditional Home

He is working to keep the Bucks in Milwaukee for as long as he's lived in Fox Point.

Will Republicans Support a Bucks Bailout?

It can’t get done without GOP legislators, but they have deeply felt reasons for opposing any deal.

MCTS Route 90 To Miller Park’s 1st Annual Soccer Match

On Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Ride the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to the first-ever international soccer match featuring popular soccer club Chivas de Guadalajara and English Premier League club Swansea City at Miller Park.

MCTS Route 90 To Serve Miller Park 1st Annual Soccer Match

On Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Ride the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) to the first-ever international soccer match featuring popular soccer club Chivas de Guadalajara and English Premier League club Swansea City at Miller Park

Plotting The Menomonee Valley’s Future

Hundreds gathered to build on the remarkable transformation of the last 15 years.

Layton Boulevard West Tour of Homes to Feature Attractive Homes, Homebuying Resources

$20,000 forgivable renovation loans available for certain homes

Four Plans to Save the Bucks

But can any of the plans create the new NBA arena they need?

Demolition work to commence on Wisconsin Avenue Bridge

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin demolition work tonight (Friday) on the north half of the existing Wisconsin Avenue Bridge over US 41.

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Coming to Milwaukee

Rishi Tea, Lakefront Brewery and Solaris are all building new facilities in the ever-growing Menomonee Valley.

2013 Business, Leisure Travel Sees Continued Growth

Milwaukee County Leads the State in Tourism Expenditures

3.75 Tons of Unused Medicine Collected

7,500 pounds of unused medication is slated for destruction, keeping it off the streets and out of waterways following a medicine collection at the Mitchell Park Domes on April 26, 2014.

Marc Marotta’s Mequon McMansion

The Foley lawyer and Bradley Center chairman will be helping taxpayers see the wisdom of building a new NBA arena.

Let Them Take Taxis…or Uber or Lyft

City may lift cap on cabs and embrace upstart ride sharing services. There will be rides for everyone!

Why the Bucks Arena is Downtown — And Will Stay There

If not for an obnoxiously insistent mayor, the Bradley Center would have been built in the Menomonee Valley.

The House of Hank the Dog

The Brewer's canine mascot has a nine-room Whitefish Bay home and 10,000 square foot lot to roam in, all worth $570,000.

New Champion of the City

New council president Michael Murphy is bluntly honest about state politicians in an interview.

Milwaukee County Supervisor John Weishan Calls for Advisory Referendum on New Sports and Entertainment Complex

Says Voters Have Already Approved Other Priorities Such as Parks, Recreation and Culture, Transit and Emergency Medical Services in 2008 Referendum

“Phobruary” heats up the Milwaukee Dining Scene in February

Diners invited to experience a signature Vietnamese dish in Silver City

WMSE 91.7FM Hosts 12th Annual Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser

Fundraiser Expands to Two Levels, Adds Milwaukee Fire Department Partnership, Chili Pepper Races, and Growing Children’s Area

Paul McCartney Fans Can Take MCTS Route 90 To Miller Park

On Tuesday, July 16, 2013 McCartney fans can ride the bus to Miller Park to avoid traffic and parking hassles.

Menomonee Valley’s New 24-Acre “Three Bridges Park” Opens to Public Saturday July 20

Ceremony, community activities to launch major new urban river park

Deadline Nears for Silver City Business Plan Competition

Entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for chance to win $5,000 toward startup costs, free rent and other incentives to open business in fully-renovated commercial storefront

Ryan Braun’s High-Rise Home Base

His 21st floor downtown condo is pricey, but dirt cheap compared to his second home in Malibu.

“Three Bridges Park” to Open on July 20th

Partners launch capital campaign to complete fundraising

Federal judge’s decision on Zoo Interchange Environmental Impact Statement creates opportunity for new direction in transportation investment

Alderman Bauman calls for new alternative for I-94 rebuilding project that would invest in freeway rebuilding, local road reconstruction and expansion of Milwaukee Streetcar

Slight traffic jam, but we are making progress on taxicab service improvements

Statement from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski May 9, 2013

Myths About a New NBA Arena

In their zeal to build new, publicly-funded arena, proponents are misleading the community.

Celebrate Earth Week with an Earth Friendly Ride

Throughout the week (April 20 – 26) we invite the public to join us as we recognize the important role that public transportation plays in making the world greener.

Scott Nielsen

After seven years out of state, Scott Nielsen came back to his favorite city for a job at Rexnord.

Bud Selig’s Stadium-Sized Home Base

His home is nearly 5,000 square feet. His lot is bigger than Miller Park's playing field. Yes, the rich are different.

Mayor Barrett’s 2013 State of the City Address

Monday, February 25, 2013, Pritzlaff Building

Community invited to submit ideas for name of new park in the Menomonee Valley

24-acre park along Menomonee River to open July 20

Downtown Milwaukee: “Old World Charm, New World Class”

A Plan to Revitalize and Grow Milwaukee’s Downtown: Minus the Downtown Streetcar

The Eternal Stadium Tax

It was originally supposed to end two years ago, but the Miller Park sales tax just goes on and on.

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.

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.

Authentic Identity

Enhancing Milwaukee’s identity is an elusive endeavor. A city can both make and be given an identity. Some recent town center developments have tried to create identity with one massive all encompassing project.

Downtown History Presents Opportunity in Milwaukee

Milwaukee needs to continue working to distinguish itself.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Donovan Plays to His Base

"They said he should be governor."

Riemer: “Ready to Run”

This terse note from Riemer almost sounds like a Bill Christofferson soundbite, which means it's a good one.

At it Again

Alderman asked to make big money decision on 24 hour notice.

Let My People Shop!

Ald. Zielinski is upset, because Jewel Osco has taken steps to prevent a new grocery store in his district.

Dem Challenge for Panzer Seat

The disarray of the Republican 20th Senate District has convinced the Democratic Party to field a write-in candidate for primary.

Selig Take A Hit

Washington Post Trashes Commissioner and Journal Communications. Plus: The Mea Culpa of Charles J. Sykes and Thompson’s Boycott of Miller Park.

“Groundbreaking” for Bridge

It’s not really a groundbreaking without a shovel, so Cecelia Gilbert of the Department of Public Works brought five well-used, albeit ceremonial, spades to the Thursday 27 May event celebrating the beginning of construction of the Holton Marsupial Bridge. Obliging dignitaries, sensing a photo-op, grabbed the shovels and pantomimed digging them into the asphalt pavement below the Holton Viaduct. The ceremony was scheduled to accommodate Mayor Tom Barrett, who was present at the event before racing off to his daughter’s piano recital. Other guests included Ald. Michael S. D’Amato, Ald. Michael I. McGee, Jr., Supervisors Gerry Broderick and James White, and former State Senator Brian Burke. Julilly Kohler served as master of ceremonies for the event, and she kept her remarks sparing, yet managed to name all of the many individuals who have helped to make her dream a reality. This included “the former congressman from the fifth district,” as Brian Burke called his old elementary school chum, Tom Barrett, who, as Mayor was able to yield the ceremonial shovel on a public works project for the first time. Architects James Dallman and his wife Grace La were also on hand as were Mathew P. Tharaniyil, P.E. and Yakov N. Nenaydykh, another P.E. They are, respectively the president and the vice president of Bloom Consultants, the engineers of the project to span the Holton Viaduct with the suspended “marsupial’ bridge – a bicycle and pedestrian path that will provide grade-level access between the Brady Street neighborhood and the Lakefront Brewery and its surrounding Beer Line “B” neighborhood. Missing from the event was Frank Busalacchi, the Wisconsin Secretary of Transportation or any representative of Lunda Construction, the Black River Falls outfit that won the bid to construct the bridge. Lunda appears to be a publicity-averse organization. The firm has expressed a reservation about having webcams at the construction site, saying they might reveal some “trade secrets” of the mysterious, arcane art of bridge building. Good heavens! It’s a bridge, not a plutonium refinery. Also missing from the event was Whitney Gould, although you wouldn’t have known it from the article she managed to write about it for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel the next morning. She reported, correctly, that the Mayor was there, in an otherwise generic story composed of previously reported items. Sonya Jongsma-Knauss and Vince Bushell of the Riverwest Currents were there. The sole representative of the electronic media was Channel 58. Afterwards, the crowd of 100 or so headed up to the Lakefront Brewery Palm Garden where owner Russ Klisch turned on the taps. Earlier that day, a stressed Russ was trying to get his new bottling machine to behave. Even so, it still chewed up a few bottles as it went through its shakedown cruise. Sales manager Paul Moebius said things are going well at the brewery – maybe too well. “We’re running out of beer!” he said. Last year’s sales were 5,000 barrels, and this year the brewery could hit 7,000 barrels. This is better than 2 […]

Mequon’s heavy hitters fight assessments

The Embarrassing Failure of Miller Park

The Milwaukee Brewers have begun the season with a horrendous start, one that is setting franchise records for futility.

The Bitter Feud Between the Bradley Center and Wisconsin Center

The "negotiations" by the Bradley Center and the Wisconsin Center District have begun to resemble the feud between the Hatfields and McCoys.

Could The Brewers Benefit If Minnesota Loses Its Team?

Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has scoffed at complaints from Twin Cities newspapers that eliminating a baseball team there would benefit the Milwaukee Brewers.

Should Wisconsin Get Ready for War?

You may feel very safe and protected, living in cozy Wisconsin, far from America's seacoasts.

Antonio Riley’s Campaign Coffer Looks Mayoral

News reports have made much of the money raised by Ald. Marvin Pratt and Ald. Tom Nardelli, speculating about their chances for mayor.

Will A New Soccer Stadium Help or Hurt the Bucks?

The proposal to build a soccer stadium downtown adds another complication to what has become a political minefield around the proposed Bradley Center renovation.

The Truth About Miller Park

Those looking for a frank assessment of Miller Park are unlikely to find it in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, which rarely criticizes anything connected to the home team.