Bay View

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.

State’s Schools Scramble to Teach Online

Uneven access to virtual classrooms, mixed results at MPS, other school districts.

Last Call for Corner Bars?

Some are doing carryouts. Many have shut down.

19 Streets Named After the Irish

Many of these Milwaukee streets were named after men who emigrated from Ireland.

Milwaukee on 70-Year Pace To Replace Lead Laterals

What will the city do for property owners that want to voluntarily replace their laterals?

Milwaukee Will Cut Down 900 of Its Ash Trees

Federal grant funds replacement of trees ravaged by Emerald Ash Borer.

New Land Plans Event Space on Farwell

Development firm transforming 95-year-old building.

STEM Forward Hosts 2020 WI High School Regional Rube Goldberg Machine Contest

Students’ Learn about Engineering and Physics as they Build a Complex Machine to “Turn Off A Light”

UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital

Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.

Wisconsin Soup Co. to Open its First Storefront

Plus: Kegel’s Inn reopens just in time for lent

Quartet Nears Completion

Building will join Trio in Walker's Point as New Land Enterprises develops sites along S. 2nd St.

20th Annual Humboldt Park Easter Egg Hunt is Saturday, March 28

Why I’m Canvassing for MPS

Knocking on strangers doors? I couldn’t help wonder what I’d gotten myself into.

Five Libraries to Add Green Infrastructure

$1.6 million for green roofs, porous pavement, bioswales, trees and more.

Strauss Closes Door on Milwaukee Move

Plus: An abandoned basement discovered in former Grand Avenue Mall.

City Wins Grant for New Park on 31st and Galena

Pump track, sepak takraw courts will cater to cyclists and area's Southeast Asian population. Builds on previous support from Green Bay Packers.

Professional Bike Racing Returns to Greendale and Manitowoc as Part of 12th Annual Tour of America’s Dairyland Multi-day Road Bike Racing Series

U.S. Largest Competitive Road Race Series Draws Thousands Worldwide and Coast to Coast

April Start for Bay View Apartments

Developer Scott Genke files for permits to build an 18-unit, two-story building on KK.

City Hopes to Expand Composting

Seeks permanent compost program. Pilot program composts 194 tons of food waste annually.

9 Election Takeaways

What did we learn? The results versus 2016. And the coming ad blitz and voter turnout.

Catholic School Tax Change Would Cost City

Archdiocese seeks legislation whereby schools leased for profit would still be tax exempt.

Common Council Races

Six of 15 Common Council seats feature three or more candidates.

County Executive Candidates

Crowley, Larson, Lipscomb and Nath vie to advance to general election, replace Chris Abele.

City Wrong to End Composting Program

Other cities collect organic waste. Why is Milwaukee ending its program?

Shorewood Business Improvement District Names Steph Salvia as New Executive Director

Experienced leader chosen to lead Shorewood BID

Bay View’s Hi-Fi Cafe a Time Warp

‘50s and ’60s atmosphere and made-from-scratch breakfasts, lunches, shakes and malts

New York-Style Bagels Coming to Walker’s Point

Plus: a coffee shop for Midtown Center and Bay View gets more tacos.

Taco Stop Coming to Bay View

Will occupy space most recently home to Fuji Poke.

Voces de la Frontera Action Endorses Chris Larson