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City Closes Penthouse Lounge

City Closes Penthouse Lounge

After seven-item police report, Common Council votes for non-renewal of northside bar.

Lakefront Tower Is Now Slimmer, Shorter

Lakefront Tower Is Now Slimmer, Shorter

Proposed tower at 1550 N. Prospect now 25 stories, 'better in every way,' says developer.

Transportation: MCTS Unveils New Electric Bus, Brand For BRT Line
Transportation

MCTS Unveils New Electric Bus, Brand For BRT Line

East-West BRT will be "MCTS Connect" with all-electric fleet.

MKE County: Board Adopts 2023 County Budget
MKE County

Board Adopts 2023 County Budget

Board spent nearly 12 hours debating amendments, what passed?

New Karaoke Bar, Corporate Event Space Opens Dec. 1 in Brewery District

New Karaoke Bar, Corporate Event Space Opens Dec. 1 in Brewery District

Amped, latest venture from Bars & Rec, will offer private suite karoke.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Judge Rules Northridge Demolition Should Proceed, Despite Appeal
Eyes on Milwaukee

Judge Rules Northridge Demolition Should Proceed, Despite Appeal

But will it? Mall remains unsecured and derelict.

The Barley Room Announces Grand Opening Date

The Barley Room Announces Grand Opening Date

New event venue in Brewery District will host Dec. 15 celebration.

Robin Vos Reelected Assembly Speaker

Robin Vos Reelected Assembly Speaker

"I can't stick with one person and ride the ship down," said Vos about Trump potentially running for president in 2024.

After License Debate, Downtown Bar Offers Up New Thursday Specials

After License Debate, Downtown Bar Offers Up New Thursday Specials

Red, White and Blue will offer $2 bombs, wristband special on Thursday nights.

Mayor Vetoes Library, Fire Service Cut Restorations in 2023 Milwaukee Budget

Mayor Vetoes Library, Fire Service Cut Restorations in 2023 Milwaukee Budget

In making first veto, Johnson offers compromise to Common Council.

Transportation: State Picks I-94 Expansion Over ‘Fix at Six’ Proposal
Transportation

State Picks I-94 Expansion Over ‘Fix at Six’ Proposal

But smaller Stadium Interchange proposed. Public meetings planned on final design for $1.2 billion project.

New Leader for Downer Avenue Business District

New Leader for Downer Avenue Business District

Janet Henning, head of Shorewood BID, will add Upper East Side business district to her responsibilities.