Bay View

We have your back, Colectivo workers

Statement from members of the Milwaukee Common Council – Alderman Cavalier Johnson, Alderman Nik Kovac, Alderman Robert J. Bauman, Alderman Khalif J. Rainey, Alderwoman JoCasta Zamarripa, Alderwoman Chantia Lewis, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Alderman Mark A. Borkowski, Alderman Scott Spiker and Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic

Tune Into the Minority Health Film Festival

Also, check out a dinosaur drive-thru, buy a burger for mental health and register to vote.

Mixed-Use Project Planned for Bay View

Bear Development files application scant on details for site on Becher and First streets.

New Indian Restaurant for Downtown

Plus: New birria food truck on South Side, Unclie Wolfie's adds dinner and five new teriyaki franchises.

City Improving Kinnickinnic River Trail Access

Federal project will improve on-street access to off-street trail.

Kayak to Support Milwaukee Riverkeepers

Also, welcome home the D.C. marchers, try some Lao BBQ or take a Ghost Walk.

Neighborhood Festivals Become Porch Parades

Bay View and Silver City will play host to socially-distant parades this weekend.

Bay View’s Cafe India Will Expand

Popular restaurant on KK adding 1570-square-foot building, more dining space.

Construction Underway on Largest New Urban Manufacturing Plant in US

Komatsu Mining building $285 million manufacturing and office complex in Harbor District.

Little Duck Event Space Closes in Bay View

Odd Duck owners shut down their catering and event space.

Join the Milwaukee Bike and Brew Tour

Also this weekend, checkout some restaurant pop-ups, celebrate film director Gordon Parks and donate homegrown hops to Company Brewing.

Inside the KinetiK Apartments in Bay View

New, uniquely-shaped apartment building is about "play" and "joy" -- and views.

Miller Park, Fiserv Forum Will Be Early Voting Sites

Pro sports facilities will serve as two of the city's 18 early voting sites.

New Poke and Palestinian Restaurants

Plus: New pub-style restaurant in Cudahy, and Fiddlehead's Coffee cafe in Tosa.

Government Pier Has Stunning Views

The pier stretching a half-mile into Lake Michigan offers some of the city’s best views

Young Black Men Respond to Blake Shooting

Milwaukeeans talk about what their experience with police is like, what they'd like to see.

Watch the Riverkeeper Boat Parade

Also, Jazz in the Park goes virtual and there are many upcoming brewery events.

New Mac’n’Cheese Place in Bay View

New Caribbean restaurant in Walker's Point and Basque-style cuisine on East Side.

Pop-In to a Pop-Up This Week

Also, a virtual retail market and a concert livestream celebrating Black lives.

Former Milwaukeean Running for Vice President

Angela Walker is VP nominee for Green Party, but might not get on Wisconsin ballot.

Was This Bay View House Historic?

Now-demolished structure on Shore Dr. dated back to 1872. Was it worth saving?

Harbor House, Mr. B’s to Reopen

Plus: New Italian restaurant for Bay View, new Toss Scandanavian place and Carnevor Steakhouse returns.

New Farmers Market Visiting Food Deserts

Plus a mural unveiling, virtual retail pop-ups and an emmy winning artist live-streaming from the Marcus Performing Arts Center.

Lowlands Group Announces Return of Summer Live Music Series

Milwaukeeans are invited to enjoy great food, drinks and free live music outdoors at their local neighborhood cafés

Milwaukee Ends Compost Program

As recently as February the city was planning to greatly expand it.

Riverwest Slated To Get New BBQ Joint

One major downtown establish gets an opening date, while others call it quits due to pandemic.

New Bay View Cidery Is All About The Apples

Ethan Keller is basing his new business on single-varietal ciders.

Two Milwaukee Artists Painting Murals in Menomonee Falls Downtown

The Downtown BID is installing a corridor of 8 murals

Music on the Beerline? Virtually

Also, curbside cream puffs at the State Fair, a virtual dance party and a socially distanced art show.

Pandemic Brings Restaurant Closings, Openings

Fiddleheads and Fuddruckers, Bella, Betty's and Bounce, restaurants try to chart future in turbulent time.

City Testing Strategies To Protect Pedestrians, Slow Motorists

City extending curbs at intersections with paint, plastic posts and concrete.

New Mexican Restaurant for Bay View

Ventura's Tacos, a small eatery on Kinnickinnic, opens this weekend.

Bay View’s Most Polarizing Home For Sale

Former Alderman Tony Zielinski selling house for $2.1 million.

Bay View Awash In New Murals

From social justice to physical activity, murals spread a message of positivity.

Council Might Fire Assessor Steve Miner

Assessment Commissioner finds little support from Judiciary & Legislation Committee.

The Transplanted Art Show

“Active Streets” Through Humboldt Park Scaled Back

Reconfiguration doesn't provide increased access to many amenities cited by the county, but does provide shortcut for motorists.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality

Protests this weekend continue the movement that began in late May.

Meet Martha Lund, the Bay View Yarn Bombing Artist

She's taking her exceptional knitting to the streets.

Milwaukee Area Events That Are Social-Distancing Friendly

Drive-in theaters, virtual beer tastings, farmers markets and more.

Don’t Call 911 On City Mask Mandate

Emphasis on voluntary compliance. "We don't want a bunch of Karens making complaints."

A Virtual Q+A with Rep. Jonathan Brostoff

Jeramey Jannene will interview Brostoff about state issues, his participation in George Floyd protests and more. Don't miss it.

City Secures Funding To Redevelop, Expand Century City Park

Park will quadruple in size as of MKE Plays redevelopment.

Miller Park To Be Early Voting Site

Milwaukee residents will be able to vote for President at ballpark.

Giannis Protest Mural Planned for Bay View Bar

Mural is designed to keep focus on protest marches.

Crump Wins Committee Support to Head DCD

New commissioner would serve in one of most visible, influential administration roles.

This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality

List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.

Rite Hite’s New HQ Approved

Plus: Walker's Point apartment plans dropped, while another neighborhood building sells.

Finding City’s Most Integrated Neighborhoods

Study shows 25 neighborhoods across Milwaukee are majority-minority like city as a whole.

Kinnickinnic River Could Get a Trash Wheel

Harbor District wins $492,300 federal grant to remove 75 tons of trash per year from river.

Renderings Released for New Bay View Building

Two-story BV+ will replace vacant lot on S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

Mann Family Owned Much of Bay View

Ran lumber companies, named Bay View streets, owned Lion House on N. Franklin Place.

Quartet Opens

New Walker's Point apartment building is the second building developed by New Land Enterprises in the neighborhood.

Pete’s Pops Opens Second, Dog-friendly Location in Bay View

Owner Pete Cooney started with a push cart, now he has two stores.

Harambee Area Gets Breonna Taylor Mural

Two artists that worked on the George Floyd mural painted this one on Locust and Holton.

8th Night of Marches Leads To South Side

Nitty and Coleman lead marchers through the south side and back.

Eat, Drink & Be Socially Distant

Four local food and dining businesses find creative ways to serve during a pandemic.

Marches Multiply, Council Will Investigate Curfew, Police Response

Group openly carrying rifles joins late march, car caravan later takes over.

Five Protest Marches Planned Wednesday

Largest march will leave from Humboldt Park in Bay View at 3 p.m. and head north

Peaceful March Leader Frank Nitty Arrested

Sheriff's deputies arrested influential leader. Mayor Barrett reportedly opposed detainment.

Supervisor Clancy Calls for Policy Adoption to Protect Protestors During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Sup. Ryan Clancy Arrested During Protest

County Supervisor is one of at least five people taken into custody at the Milwaukee-Shorewood border.

Brewery Co-op Opening Bay View Taproom

New Barons Brewing Cooperative is the first of its kind in Wisconsin.

Local Bars Await Rules for Reopening

Some say they're ready, others willing to wait it out.

Bay View Taco Stop Opens

New restaurant promises authentic Mexican food.

Air Show, Bike Racing Series Canceled

No roaring jets or cowbell this summer.

Walking Milwaukee Releases Customizable Scavenger Hunt

Use it in any Milwaukee neighborhood, and even play it "punch bug" style.

Harbor District Presents Riverwalk Design

Nature-centered plan linking Downtown with Bay View 'beyond anything we have ever taken on.'

Work Starts on Bay View Complex

BV+ building will add 18 apartments, commercial space to Bay View's main street.

Assessment Appeal Deadline Extended

City board gives three week extension, to June 8, for homeowners appealing new assessments.

Council Debates Assessment Process

Alders unhappy. Assessor gets grilled about home value hikes in certain neighborhoods.

Chill on the Hill 2020 Announcement

Crowley Sworn In As County Exec

First elected African-American Milwaukee County Executive in history seeks more equity, more state funding.

State Grant Will Support 27th and Wisconsin Demolition

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

The Rise of The Bay View Home

Since Great Recession, houses in neighborhood are among only 6 percent of those in city that have risen in value.

Kinetik Prepares for First Residents

Pre-leasing has now started for the building's first residents.

Milwaukee Makerspace Producing Free Face Shields for Healthcare Workers

Has already delivered over 4,300, needs donations to keep the effort going.

Large Downtown Dog Park Coming

Dog run would be built under freeway along the Milwaukee River.

Bay View Getting New Italian Restaurant

Called Sorella, whose owners are industry veterans who plan on southern Italian fare.

Up From 53206

New generation of leaders in their early 30's, Crowley, Nicholson, Johnson, all raised in poorest ZIP code.

Half of State’s Restaurants Shut Down

Many may never return. Even for those doing carryout, business down by 50%.

Not Too Soon for Post-Pandemic Planning

City will eventually need to recover. Why not begin economic development planning now?

Mexican Restaurant Planned for Bay View

Co-owner of Las 7 Estrellas plans new restaurant on S. Kinnickinnic Ave.

Harbor View Plaza Upgrades Highlight Freshwater Ecology

Waterfront park now highlights what's happening above and below water

A Bay View Scavenger Hunt From Rush Mor Records

Free game allows for education, entertainment and exploration.

Johnson Elected Council President

Second-term Ald. Cavalier Johnson defeats Ashanti Hamilton and Milele Coggs.

24 Groups Win Healthy Food Grants From City

New grant program focused on increasing access to, providing education on healthy foods.

Council Bids Farewell to Bob and Tony

Aldermen Bob Donovan and Tony Zielinski attend their last council meeting and get a warm sendoff.

Bay View Developer Thinks Small

Ryan Konicek plans new housing concept, single-unit apartment building on S. Logan Ave.

Restaurant Owners Talk About Hardships

Pandemic shutdown hurting employees and government not helping enough, say owners.

Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Candidates

Only three of the 18 races are contested.

Common Council Candidates

Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.

Resist Spring Fever

Practice social distancing, avoid leaving home when possible.

Milwaukee County Executive

Crowley and Larson vie for the top executive position in Milwaukee County.

City Will Accept Absentee Ballots, Serve as Required Witness at Five Sites

56,000 absentee ballots requested already. Lawsuits pending in court could change election.

MPS Teachers Using Tech To Engage Students

The district isn't holding online classes, but some teachers are still at work.