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7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee

7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee

New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.

City Hall: City May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments
City Hall

City May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments

Milwaukee faces $156 million fiscal cliff without state help.

Concordia Market Opens at Airport

Concordia Market Opens at Airport

New retail shop and cafe offers local goods, wine, coffee and more for travelers.

Lee’s Luxury Lounge Will Close In May

Lee’s Luxury Lounge Will Close In May

Bay View dive bar will call it a day on May 20.

Back in the News: Wisconsin Center Dispute Goes National
Back in the News

Wisconsin Center Dispute Goes National

The Bulwark condemns decision to remove artwork while WTMJ defends it.

City Hall: Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees
City Hall

Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees

Changes after new members added: Ald. Scott Spiker gets his first gavel, Zamarripa loses hers.

Sponsored: Shop Local
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Shop Local

Looking for Milwaukee gifts? Shop Urban Milwaukee: The Store online or in-person at 755 N. Milwaukee St.

Pufferfish Tiki Bar To Open Permanently at Hotel Metro

Pufferfish Tiki Bar To Open Permanently at Hotel Metro

Grand opening for rooftop bar is May 5.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park

Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.

Transportation: MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest
Transportation

MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest

MCTS returning to Summerfest with shuttles from two park-and-ride lots.

Tenants Union Calls for More Legal Aid

Tenants Union Calls for More Legal Aid

City-county program has increased legal representation, but 84% of those facing eviction still have no lawyer.

Johnson Calls For Abortion Referendum

Johnson Calls For Abortion Referendum

'I have a hard time believing people would allow abortion past about 12 weeks.'