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Wisconsin Employment Higher Than Before Pandemic

Wisconsin Employment Higher Than Before Pandemic

But latest jobs report shows state has fewer jobs than it did before the pandemic.

Sherman Phoenix Foundation Leader Takes Charge

Sherman Phoenix Foundation Leader Takes Charge

Stacia Thompson a change agent with an ‘entrepreneurial mindset.’

Pressure To Buy Kohl’s Mounts

Pressure To Buy Kohl’s Mounts

Two offers rejected by company. Activist investors seek to take over corporate board.

East Side Exclusive Company Closing

East Side Exclusive Company Closing

But two Exclusive employees plan to buy Farwell Ave. shop and inventory, creating Lilliput Records.

Hookah Bar Planned for Brady Street

Hookah Bar Planned for Brady Street

Pass Me Da Hookah will sell wine and beer along with hookah.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Black-Owned Bookstore, Wine Bar Project Advances
Eyes on Milwaukee

Black-Owned Bookstore, Wine Bar Project Advances

Committee approves selling building on King Drive for Niche Book Bar.

Entertainment: St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns
Entertainment

St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns

Plus, a St. Patricks Day block party, Oscar-nominated shorts play at the Avalon, a makers market bar crawl and more.

Wisconsin Companies Cut Russian Business Ties

Wisconsin Companies Cut Russian Business Ties

War forces some companies to suspend operations in Ukraine.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Coworking, Event Space Planned for Bronzeville
Eyes on Milwaukee

Coworking, Event Space Planned for Bronzeville

Nonprofit would offer low-cost co-working and events at intersection of MLK Drive and North Avenue.

Could City Become Magnet For Remote Workers?

Could City Become Magnet For Remote Workers?

Department of City Development studies ways to lure remote workers to live here.

Scardina Deli Plans Return To Riverwest

Scardina Deli Plans Return To Riverwest

Scardina Specialties, closed in 2021 when its building condemned, would reopen in bigger space on Locust St.

Murphy’s Law: Why Brewers Stadium Conflict Erupted
Murphy’s Law

Why Brewers Stadium Conflict Erupted

Legislature has squeezed the five-county ballpark district, leaving it less flexibility.