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AN OX Cafe Offers Up Asian Comfort Food
New northwest side bar and restaurant offering Lao and Thai cuisine was a long time coming.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Needs Act of Congress Because of Couture-Streetcar Delay
City officials admit project is behind schedule.
Feb 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson tries singing at city's 176th Birthday Party, before a big turnout of politicians.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Michael Horne
City Sold 249 Foreclosed Homes in 2021
But hundreds of homes remain in city ownership awaiting your bid.
Jan 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Interval Coffee Will Open In Bay View
Cafe will replace recently vacated Stone Creek Cafe on southside main street.
Jan 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northwest Side Planet Fitness Gets Approved
City Plan Commission okays new gym to be located at 76th and Good Hope.
Jan 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Won’t Review New Concert Venues
Proposed Third Ward venues face no roadblocks, unless legal challenge emerges.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Deal Would Fix Leaning Stone Creek Wall
New tenant could replace Stone Creek Coffee at busy Bay View intersection.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Selling 1880s King Drive Building
Classic Cream City brick building designed by prominent Milwaukee architect in very rough shape.
Jan 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Does City Need Third Drop-Off Center for Waste?
DPW says it would provide efficiencies, but one alderman balks at the cost.
Dec 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Ceremonially Sworn In As Mayor
Milwaukee's acting mayor hosts a ceremony of pomp and circumstance to tell his story.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tom Barrett Takes Oath To Serve As Ambassador
No longer mayor, Barrett is preparing to head to Luxembourg.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Silicon Valley Company Expanding In Milwaukee
OpenGov plans to grow office in Walker's Point to 100 employees.
Dec 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Wants Debate On Proposed Third Ward Theater
But has Ald. Robert Bauman already lost the chance to create such a forum?
Dec 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Dettmer’s Appointment As Public Works Head Is Historic
First female to lead DPW, first time that no major mayor-appointed leaders are white males.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Arts and Culture Hub Planned For W. North Ave.
Melissa Allen will develop home for Bronzeville Center for the Arts.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Port Plays Key Role In Construction of World’s Tallest Timber Tower
But not a single piece arrived in Milwaukee by ship.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Third Ward Entertainment Proposal Raises Questions
But the two-theater music complex may ultimately be subject to little public review.
Dec 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Summerfest Lands One of the City of Milwaukee’s Top Attorneys
Mary Schanning will become general counsel, chief administrative officer at Milwaukee World Festival.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Event Venue Would Overlook Rivers
Former Love Shack space would offer views of Downtown and Milwaukee and Menomonee rivers.
Dec 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Make Your Voice Heard on The Future of Downtown
City soliciting input via community meeting, interactive maps and idea wall.
Dec 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Anti-Displacement Policy Sees Slow Start
But city program to keep renters in their neighborhoods by setting aside new apartments is growing.
Nov 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Growing ThriveOn King Gets Extension
And adds food hall, child care center. First floor designed to accommodate neighbors' desires.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Council’s War With Tearman Spencer
Lots of grumbling, but City Attorney scores wins in two of three battles Tuesday.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Planned Riverwalk Lets You Touch the Water
City seeking grant to pay for "The Node" riverwalk in the Harbor District
Nov 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Building Would Include Restaurant, Rooftop Event Space, Recording Studio
Fatima Laster is uplifting the Five Points neighborhood.
Nov 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Zoning Committee Okays Factory-to-Housing Conversions
Former dairy plant and one-time Perlick factory could both become housing.
Nov 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Duplexes Planned Near Marquette University
Student housing investment group would purchase, develop city-owned lot.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council, Mayor At Odds Over City Attorney
Council wants to hire its own attorney. City Attorney oppose this and Barrett vetoes proposal.
Nov 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Affordable Senior Apartments Get Plan Commission Approval
Plan calls for redeveloping former Perlick plant, with connection to planned bike trail.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Urban Spaceship Will Land In Milwaukee
National urbanism conference on November 9 on the future of cities. Urban Milwaukee members can get free tickets, while supplies last.
Nov 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
7 Milwaukee Affordable Housing Projects Win Funding
Federal Home Loan Bank grants will close financing gaps.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Brew City Match Offers More Grants
Fourth round of grants for small business development and commercial property revitalization.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tearman Spencer Adds Media To List Of Those Inhibiting Him
Conditions at City Attorney's office would improve if media quit "erroneously" reporting on them says City Attorney.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Recommends Few Budget Amendments
No fee increases and few changes as council braces for next year's fiscal cliff.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
WCD Celebrates Start of Convention Center Expansion
$420 million project is intended to boost business, fully realize Wisconin Center's potential.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
THIRTEEN31 Apartment Building Opens
Walker's Point complex has 74 affordable apartments, all already full.
Oct 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects
Traffic calming, housing rehab, safety, dealing with vacant lots top list of recommended projects.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
School Will Be Redeveloped, But Into What?
Committee endorses zoning change for former Catholic school on East Side.
Oct 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Triciclo Peru Owners Could Buy Vliet Street Building
Restaurant plans production space for frozen empanadas in vacant, city-owned building.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Strikes Deal On How To Spend $179 Million ARPA Allocation
Housing, lead abatement, child care, police recruits, violence prevention, a new MLK library and more.
Oct 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Redeveloped 37th Street School Opens
Affordable apartments available for seniors, with neighborhood resident serving as developer.
Oct 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Selling Building at 76th and Capitol
Multi-tenant office building available for $75,000.
Oct 6th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Conference In Brookfield Seeks Transit Solutions
Mayor says residents fear buses bring crime, but that it isn't true.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Plan Commission Okays East Side Project
But with conditions. Former Saints Peter and Paul building could be redeveloped in many ways.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Church Forgoes Tax Exemption To Get New Building
Christ Church will make annual payment in lieu of taxes for Haymarket area home.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Project Brings Affordable Housing to Harambee
Developer Melissa Allen's Bronzeville Estates creates 30 units in area she loves.
Sep 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Plan To Save Former Schlitz Tavern
Plus: Marion Corp. will employ up to 90 people at Northwest Side manufacturing plant.
Sep 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Buffalo Boss Opening New Restaurant
Wings-focused restaurant will open first standalone location on 27th St.
Sep 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
$10 Million Fund Being Created To Back Hispanic Real Estate Developers
Announcement made at second annual Urbano real estate conference.
Sep 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
School To Buy Nuisance Building For Garden
Notre Dame girls school will raze building on 15th and Scott for garden, outdoor classes.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks Near West Side Development
Vacant lot near Marquette campus could be developed for up to six townhomes.
Sep 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman’s Plan To Pitch A Tent Triggers Late Night Trash Cleanup
Ald. Ashanti Hamilton claims even a dead body wasn't enough to get a garbage cleanup in Garden Homes neighborhood.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Grand Theater For Sale
Plan to create community theater, gathering space canceled because of pandemic.
Sep 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee OK’s ARPA Funding for Ambulances, Reckless Driving and Eviction Prevention
Finance & Personnel Committee recommends spending $14 million of city's $394 million ARPA allocation.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Consulting Team Announced for New Downtown Plan
The plan is intended to guide development through 2040.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Creating Zoning Code For EV Chargers
City anticipates surge in electric vehicles and could get federal money for charging stations.
Aug 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Edison Will Add Restaurant, Commercial Space to Riverwalk
Site is currently a floral warehouse. Developer secures approval to add landscaping, patio to city land.
Aug 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
IKON Hotel Gets Loan Extension
No interest period on city loan being extended one year.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Local Entrepreneur Building North Side Homeownership
Reginald Reed plans to rehab 100 homes.
Aug 19th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
City Selling King Drive Development Site, Again
Vacant lot has been owned by the city since 1992.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Second Mass Timber Tower Files for Design Approval
City Plan Commission will review proposed building on Aug. 23rd.
Aug 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hiring Designer for Bay View Plan
A new planning process would help guide future of the neighborhood.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Gives $10 Million More In Tourism Grants
A total of $150 million has now been granted for tourism from ARPA funds.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Niche Book Bar Coming To Bronzeville
Buying a city-owned building to create Black-focused book store and wine bar.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Becher Street Receiving Road Diet, Raised Bike Lane
Project being paid for with funds generated by Michels development.
Jul 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Study Draws Controversy
Study of Walker’s Point extension moves forward.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Selling Large Bronzeville Development Site
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jul 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tax Exemption For Church Gets Pushback
Property taxes would be lost in neighborhood just north of Fiserv Forum. Council members push for payment in lieu of taxes.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The 1500s on Jefferson Street Okayed
City committee approves, but not before opponent sings six-verse rap as public testimony.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
East Side Apartment Complex Gets Key Approval
"Overwhelming" opposition doesn't stop approval of new affordable housing complex.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Southside Streetcar Study, Street Improvements Approved
Walker's Point would be targeted for expansion.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Plan Combats Reckless Driving
$28.2 million in federal grant targeted at reckless driving, violence, early childhood education and small business support.
Jul 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Commission Approves East Side Affordable Housing Design
79-unit apartment complex on Water Street approved despite neighbors concerns.
Jul 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
15-Story Mass Timber Tower for Riverfront
220 apartments, but little parking in downtown building, as firm pushes environmental benefits.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
How Much Industrial Land Should Milwaukee Have?
New report seeks to create shared vision for Milwaukee's industrial future.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan To Renovate Every City-Owned Home Gains Traction
Council now embraces Bauman proposal. Barrett's plan will include elements of it.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Three BIDs Hiring New Executive Directors
Liz Brodek's departure creates two vacancies. King Drive also hiring after Deshea Agee's exit.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Commission Okays East Side Project
But driveways to four townhomes take away street parking on Jefferson, which concerns some.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Church Will Replace RedLine Gallery
Christ Church plans to buy Haymarket building.
Jun 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bauman’s $150 Million Affordable Housing Plan
Plan would save every city-owned single-family home and duplex.
Jun 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett, Officials Celebrate Couture Groundbreaking
Nine years after building was first proposed. 'Like making sausage. It's not pretty.'
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Third Ward Tower’s Design Approved
$140 million, 32-floor apartment tower gets okayed by Historic Third Ward board.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Offering $5,000 Down Payment Grants
Live in the city? Want to buy your first house in Milwaukee? New program aims to help.
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Cafe Planned Along Beerline Trail
Plus: State approves Interstate 43 changes to accommodate trail expansion.
Jun 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Project Will Save Midtown Building
UniteWI leader plans to redevelop building on 25th and North to house nonprofit, new restaurant.
Jun 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bauman’s Demolition Moratorium Killed
Two council members whose districts would be most affected are strongly opposed.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Could Spend $100,000 To Argue Over $100,000
Fight between City Attorney Tearman Spencer and Common Council getting worse.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
2021 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
From big to small, the mayor picks 25 winners in 10 different aldermanic districts.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Deshea Agee Leaving King Drive BID
Executive director leaving to pursue undisclosed new opportunity.
Jun 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Vacant Building To Become Creative Hub
Tonda Thompson has big dreams for small building in Harambee.
May 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
$140 Million, 32-Story Third Ward Tower Revealed
Residential tower would rise along Milwaukee River across from Milwaukee Public Market.
May 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Housing for Human Trafficking Victims
Foundations for Freedom will offer emergency housing for women forced into sex work.
May 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Seeks To Transform South 13th Street
Organizers are working with residents and business owners on improvement effort.
May 12th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Meet The 1500s
Office building and four townhomes planned for Jefferson Street.
May 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
A County Opinion on City Legal Dispute?
Dispute between council and City Attorney gets ever stranger, as committee requests county corp counsel's opinion.
May 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
SmithGroup Will Design Harbor District Riverwalk
Survey underway to solicit community feedback.
Apr 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Advance Development Plans
Ongoing effort to grow Deer District neighborhood includes new hotel, office building and apartment complex.
Apr 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Finds Affordable Housing Problems
Wisconsin Policy Forum says more housing for low-income renters needed, particularly near suburban job centers.
Apr 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Element Apartments’ Construction Begins
6-story building with 66 units. Redesign of S. 5th St. big draw for neighborhood investment.
Apr 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
