Bay View

When Workers Prosper, America Does Too

Workers had to fight for contemporary labor standards, and much work still remains.

New Downtown Hotels Replace Aging Office Buildings

Boutique hotels are replacing struggling office buildings.

Do The Beerline Shuffle

Plus, a Mexican Fiesta at the Summerfest Grounds, WMSE's Backyard BBQ, Milwaukee Fringe Fest and Music on the Beerline.

Odd Duck Moving, Tusk Closing

Plus: A new downtown gastropub, Capitol Dr. cocktail lounge, and Mexican food truck on MLK Dr.

Irish Fest Returns to Milwaukee

Plus, a bloody mary festival, a blue grass festival, a Black theater festival, movies in the park and a bike race between breweries

Two New Breweries Opening in City

Plus: New bundt cake shop, new glow-in-the-dark restaurant and Deer District bar reopens.

Supermoon Beer Co. Quietly Taking Root in Bay View

New brewery plans to open taproom in 2022, but is already offering bottles-to-go and a draft patio.

Neil Albrecht Joins Charles Allis / Villa Terrace as Interim Executive Director

Summerfest Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test

Music festival is first major outdoor event in Milwaukee area to implement requirement.

Tandem Owner Giving Away Restaurant For Free

Plus: The Vanguard reopens. And Franklin Heights gets a new pizza place.

City Hiring Designer for Bay View Plan

A new planning process would help guide future of the neighborhood.

Buyer Found for Johnson Controls’ Downtown Complex

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Becher Street Receiving Road Diet, Raised Bike Lane

Project being paid for with funds generated by Michels development.

Bay View Addition Nears Completion

Vacant lot on southside main street is no more.

MKE Urban Stables Is First of Its Kind

An opening celebration for lovely new facility on E. Lincoln Ave. with nationally unique equine therapy program.

Where To Get Free Food, Low-Cost Meals

Updated list of food pantries, meal distribution sites and more.

Health Commissioner Says Lead Crisis is Top Priority

Commissioner Johnson said she can fix department's troubled lead program.

Port Announces Tenant Replacing Sea Scouts

Marek Landscaping will build new warehouse and office complex

Ollie’s Bar Is For Sale

A historic, century-old corner bar on near South Side could be yours.

The Diplomat On Brady To Reopen

Chef Baldwin adds top-tier talent to restaurant.

New Apartment Complex For Bay View?

Plan for four-story complex has long way to go. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

WMSE’s 11th Annual Backyard BBQ returns to Humboldt Park on August 28th with an incredible locally sourced lineup!

Anger and Frustration With Milwaukee’s Lead Program

Even the Milwaukee Health Department doesn't like what's happened since 2018.

SmallPie Is Delicious Fun

Small Bay View carryout place offers patio seating and scrumptious savory and sweet pies.

The Get Down Returns to Mad Planet

Plus, lots of live music, a lakeside event at MAM, a virtual Shrekfest and an art walk on Brady Street.

Controversial Bay View Gas Station Can Operate All Night

Speedway installs protective glass, hires security, so council gives it another chance.

Swigs Pub Will Become Clementines

92-year-old Bay View bar on S. Clement Ave. will find new life with lots of amusement machines.

A New Bay View Pasta Maker

Plus: Nationally known chef opening restaurant here, and unique Door County coffeehouse moving to Milwaukee.

Bay View Dog Park Reopened

The barks are back. Last of seven Milwaukee County dog parks to reopen.

East Side Welcomes a Cheesy Addition

City's second Makk'n'Cheese restaurant will open near Oak and Loc.

Decision Delayed on Bay View Cottages Historic Designation

Property owners split, area alderwoman unsure, council puts decision on hold.

Hue’s New Home

Restaurant expanding, relocating in Bay View.

Milwaukee Fresh Food Access Fund Grants Awarded

Program Invests in Capital Projects and Education Efforts

Bike Races, Brewers Games, Comic Con!

And: Celebrate the Halloween you missed during pandemic, or Emo and Alt music of early 2000s.

Chill on the Hill Is Back

Outdoor concert-in-the-parks series returns July 13 for 10-week run.

Milwaukee’s Lead Program Fails Again

Scale of problem currently limited to one family in Bay View, but full review planned.

Health Commissioner Johnson Statement on Lead Case

Enough is enough with MHD lead program mistakes

Joint statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic, Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman José G. Pérez, and Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa

Bay View Wetland Restoration Gets Boost From Grant

Stormwater retention effort part of restoration of Grand Trunk site, Lake Michigan cleanup.

Milwaukee Makers Market at Discovery World

Plus, the 50th annual Juneteenth Day parade, a community rummage sale, drag racing and a free poetry event.

Honeypie, Palomino Move From Tipped to ‘Fair’ Wages

Pie Incorporated adopts One Fair Wage pay scale.

Instagram Famous Ceramics Shop Moving to Bay View

Lolly Lolly Ceramics gained national attention for producing 100 unique mugs in 100 days.

Burglar Identified Through Cookie Giveaway

Lakeside Bakery used a sweet strategy to find the suspect of its robbery.

Taco Stop MKE Moving to Brady Street

Restaurant closed its Bay View location after struggling through pandemic.

14th District town hall meetings to take place June 28 and 29

Sea Scouts Find New Home at Yacht Club

Port giving group the boot, but South Shore Yacht Club will provide new home.

Swigs Pub & Grill Up For Sale, For A Low Price

Plus: The bar's role in the banning of pinball in Milwaukee.

Lazy Susan Reopens Indoor Dining

Plus: New beer garden, new doughnut shop coming. And Culvers adds two custard flavors.

2021 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced

From big to small, the mayor picks 25 winners in 10 different aldermanic districts.

Hue Restaurant Expanding, Relocating

Two-story building with three apartments to be constructed on busy Bay View corner.

Parks Seeks Funding for South Shore Breakwater

$1.3 million needed for "immediate repair" to badly damaged breakwater.

Chris Larson Files To Run for U.S. Senate

State senator hopes to make move to Washington.

Check in on your neighbors to help keep our community safe

Statement of Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic May 25, 2021

Tribute Apartments Near Completion

Marketing for River One's apartment building is centered on waterfront living.

New Cocktail Bar Planned for Bay View

But with a retro feel. Old Skoolz will have 1980's and 1990's music and atmosphere.

Zillman Park redevelopment community meeting set for May 18

Bay View Offers History and Lake Views

Neighborhood charm and a spiritual connection to Lake Michigan.

South Harbor Campus Rising Over Inner Harbor

The new headquarters of Komatsu Mining is taking shape.

10 City Affordable Housing Projects Win State Financing

Will create 713 units in eight different neighborhoods. But huge Bay View project loses out.

Brewers Reopening Ballpark Restaurant

Plus: New Bay View smoothie bar, DOC's Smokehouse reopening, Simple Café closing.

UW Credit Union Will Replace Arby’s in Bay View

The credit union plans to demolish the Arby's. Kee Architecture would design the new building.

Organic Smoothie Bar and Coffee Shop Opening in Bay View

Karma Café & Smoothie Bar will specialize in acai bowls.

Taco John’s Comes to Town

Plus: a new BBQ joint. A new wine store. And Soup Market in Public Market closing.

Seeking 5,000 Plastic Bottle Caps for Youth Community Art Project

Screen “Twister” At the Avalon

Plus, The Domes begin its spring show, dog day at Lyndon Sculpture Garden and Ghost Tours return to The Riverside Theater.

Fix Lead Poisoning, Not Lead Pipes

Biden proposes to get rid of lead pipes, but his plan falls far short of tackling lead poisoning.

More Pho, More Burgers, More Coffee

Hue expands in Bay View. East Side gets butter burgers. And Biggby Coffee comes to town.

Port Evicting Sea Scouts for New Tenant

Free-rent deal being canceled for undisclosed, job-creating tenant.

A Mechanic’s Solution For Auto Parts Theft

City sees wave of stolen catalytic converters. Mechanic fortifies them with rebar to deter thefts.

Cafe Corazon Opens New Location

Plus: a new BBQ joint, Nite Owl burgers returns and Colectivo's Prospect Ave. cafe and concert venue plans to reopen.

New Mexican Restaurant Opening

Plus: new Central American-style brunch. And Tenuta's on Howard closing.

Bay View’s Most Valuable House Has New Owner

Former alderman Tony Zielinski sells both of his houses, now lives in Florida.

Historic Commission Says Bay View Cottages Are Historic

But Common Council will grant final decision.

Meet Milwaukee’s First Cidery

Cache Cider sells single-varietal craft ciders, each made from one kind of apple, each with a unique taste.

Scooters Could Return To City In May

Common Council creating path for scooters, and with usage beyond Downtown.

State To Fund Road, Rails for Komatsu

$1.73 million helps fund lowering S. Kinnickinnic Ave. so trucks can get to huge Komatsu manufacturing campus.

Tour of America’s Dairyland Plans Summer Races

Series drops Bay View, adds Brady Street. But final decision depends on state of pandemic

City Updating Downtown Plan

Equity and inclusion at forefront of latest effort.

Work-Share Program Surges During Pandemic

Struggling businesses can keep employees on part time and lost wages recouped through state unemployment system.

Food Hall Planned for Downtown

Chicago group targeting two possible East Town sites for 20-stall food hall.

Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think

February fading, March coming, but what is there to do?