Pete’s Pops

Lisa Kaye Bistro Closes, Seeks New Location

Bistro operated for more than a year on the Near West Side.

New Farmers Market Visiting Food Deserts

Plus a mural unveiling, virtual retail pop-ups and an emmy winning artist live-streaming from the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Pete’s Pops Opens Second, Dog-friendly Location in Bay View

Owner Pete Cooney started with a push cart, now he has two stores.

20 More Good Places for Takeout Food

All in the city, mostly ethnic, with pickup and/or delivery or drive-through service.

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Pop-ups

Pop-up bars and crazy holiday parties abound. And a new West Side Mexican place.

What Small Business Owners Know

Former winners of a small business competition share advice.

Lakefront Festival of Art Returns June 12–14 with 145 Artists, Live Music, Local Food, and New Extended Evening Hours

Milwaukee’s favorite summer art festival transforms the Milwaukee Art Museum campus into a vibrant lakeside celebration of creativity and community.

Pawtoberfest Brings Pets and Community Together for a Barkin’ Good Time

The Booth MKE Wins Rev-up MKE

Near West Side Partners announces the winner of the eighth annual small business competition, who will open a pop-up storefront in Concordia 27

Free Sunday Family Fun Day at Northwestern Mutual Community Park – September 7

Hop Summer Nights Returns for Fifth Season

Revamped format still features live jazz and free popsicles, with new ‘Ride. Chill. Win.’ contest rewarding riders all month long

Near West Side Partners Announces 8th Rev-Up MKE

Applications are open for the competition with a fresh, interactive showcase that spotlights Near West Side entrepreneurs