Business
Restaurants See Potential of SOHI District
New soul food restaurant is third near 27th and Wisconsin. 30,000 people and 17,000 employees live within one-mile radius.
Nov 28th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow Does Wisconsin Rank in LGBT Friendliness?
Our two biggest cities and many top companies rank high in studies, but state schools rank low, as does Kohl’s Corp.
Nov 20th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyLocal Program Exemplifies Job Corps Success
Milwaukee education and job training center serves 240 young people; 87% get a job or enroll in college or military.
Nov 19th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSkybox Sports Bar Opening
Bar on MLK Dr. and next to Gee’s Clippers is already drawing NBA and NFL players.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Helena Marie FahnrichLizzi Weasler
"The best bonus of Harley Fest is being sung to sleep by thousands of motorcycles revving their engines throughout the streets of good ol’ Miltown."
Nov 17th, 2014 by NewaukeeBMO Bank Chief Hails City’s Revival
The city's infrastructure has been transformed, and the regional economy is strong, he tells a meeting of business leaders.
Nov 12th, 2014 by Michael HorneInside the World’s Tallest Qdoba?
Finally there is activity in the 14-story building on Juneau and Water that's been occupied only by a Qdoba since 2008.
Nov 7th, 2014 by Dave ReidScholarships Give MATC Apprentices a Boost
$200,000 program provides scholarships to help low-income technical school apprentices finish their training.
Nov 7th, 2014 by Caroline Roers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceEvaluating The Burke and Walker Jobs Plans
Can either reverse the state’s long-term trend of lagging national job growth?
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Bruce ThompsonSouth Side Bowling Alley A Community Fixture
JB's on 41 has 40 bowling alleys, an arcade for kids, and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Nov 2nd, 2014 by Teran Powell, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHANmade Milwaukee
The story of how two women of different generations created a perfectly retro Milwaukee keepsake or souvenir.
Oct 23rd, 2014 by Lisa BonvissutoBoth Sides Wrong About Walker’s Impact on Jobs
Actually, the data shows Gov. Walker has had little impact, positive or negative, on how the state grows jobs.
Oct 20th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson