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Fast Food Restaurant Proposed For High-Turnover Building
New business proposed for one-time 'Sandwich God' space.
Feb 27th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Investor Will Try To Save Atkinson Avenue Building
And, maybe, open an ice cream shop.
Feb 6th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Ruby’s Bagels on Break, But Fans Can Still Get a Fix
Plus: new Sherman Phoenix cafe, boba in the Brewery District and goodbye Old Skoolz.
Feb 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Investor Will Save 101-Year-Old Building
City-owned building slated for demolition. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Jan 14th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Mom Will Feed Hundreds on Christmas
Free meals for at least 275 families in 53206 neighborhood.
Dec 24th, 2023 by Meredith Melland
19 Milwaukee Events to Haunt Your Halloween
From ghouls night out to a date with your boo, here's where to find the best Halloween festivities.
Oct 13th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Zoom Zooms and Wham Whams Coming to Teutonia Ave.
Father-son duo would open takeout-only fast food restaurant.
Jan 13th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
New Fast Food Restaurant for North Side
Dorsey's Pizza and Chicken at 27th and Burleigh to open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night meals.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
City Closes Penthouse Lounge
After seven-item police report, Common Council votes for non-renewal of northside bar.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
City To Pay $50,000 For Church Crushed By Collapsed Building
City owned foreclosed building. Near north-side church submitted $1.1 million claim.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ranell Washington Will Lead WHEDA Board
Washington, an experienced banker, replaces Ivan Gamboa.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Barbeque Place Opening
Bro's Backyard BBQ opening on North Side in former seafood restaurant.
Mar 29th, 2021 by Ethan Duran
Pastor Plans North Side Small Business Hub
Plus: A rundown of the week's real estate news.
Dec 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Player Canvases for Early Voting
Point guard George Hill joins Common Ground volunteers going door to door.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Plumber Buying City Owned Property
City acquired 96-year-old building on Atkinson through tax foreclosure. Owner to rehab for office and apartment.
Jul 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Effort Improves City’s Recreation Areas
MPS has invested $12 million in rebuilding, renovating outdoor athletic and play facilities.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Washington Nominated To City Plan Board
Town Bank VP Ranell Washington would replace his former coworker on commission.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor, Aldermen Celebrate Wisconsin Bike Week
Elected officials lead rides to Downtown to tout city's improving cycling infrastructure.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City’s Violent Crime Down in 2019
First quarter of year shows murders, non-fatal shootings, carjackings down.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
The Enduring Impact of Redlining
Polices begun in 1930s can still be seen in metro-Milwaukee segregation.
Mar 5th, 2019 by Leah Foltman and Malia Jones
11 Upgrades to Layton Boulevard West
Catalytic projects for homes, parks, retail corridors are changing neighborhood.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Zilber Initiative Helps Near South Side
Home ownership, retail corridors revived in Silver City, two other neighborhoods.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
“Most Important Election Of Our Lifetimes”
Obama’s speech here says health care, education, living wage are on the line.
Oct 29th, 2018 by Ximena Conde
2018 Mayor’s Design Award Recipients
Twenty projects honored, ranging from new skyscraper to two new parks.
May 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Serving More Than 60,000 Youth
In 20 years, the Artists Working in Education program has had huge impact.
Feb 6th, 2018 by Rachel Kubik
Bader’s Move to Central City Is Laudable
Bader Philanthropies will move from Third Ward to 3318 N. MLK Drive.
Dec 4th, 2016 by Denise Wooten
Two New Playgrounds Opening
Park-like play areas for kids among 12 funded by $1.9 million raised by Ald. Murphy.
May 24th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Program Will Improve Riverwest Park Snails Crossing
It's one of 12 parks and playgrounds being upgraded by private-public MKE Plays Initiative.
Dec 6th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
New Arlington Heights Park Opens Soon
Ribbon cutting set for first MKE Plays playground at Arlington Heights Park
Sep 11th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
New School Opens in Silver City Neighborhood
Escuela Verde, charter school authorized by UWM, has new campus on 36th and Pierce.
Sep 1st, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Moody Park Finally Reopens
$2 million spent on north side park builds new community center, basketball courts and a splash pad.
Aug 23rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Project to Improve Inner City Playgrounds Unveiled
Common Council President Michael Murphy leading effort to spend up to $1.9 million to upgrade 12 playgrounds.
May 17th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
City Plan Will Rescue The Worst Playgrounds
City and foundation money will be spent to upgrade the 12 most deteriorated playgrounds in Milwaukee.
Mar 25th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Will Streetcar Help The Inner City?
Opponents say it won’t. Let’s examine the data.
Feb 4th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
No Country for Black Men
New study shows Wisconsin leads the nation in black incarceration, with a shockingly high rate. Why?
Apr 25th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
15th Annual Mayor’s Design Award Winners Announced (Photo Gallery)
The winners of the 15th annual Mayor's Design Awards have been announced with projects ranging from a high-rise housing tower to a complete street redesign taking home awards.
May 30th, 2012 by Jeramey JanneneNeighborhood Buildings
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1246 W. Atkinson Ave.
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1300 W. Keefe Ave.
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1616 W. Atkinson Ave.
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1742 W. Atkinson Ave.
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3658-3660 N. Teutonia Ave.
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3853-3855 N. 15th St.
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