Bay View

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

Second New East Side Home Revealed

Designs submitted for second new home in North Point Historic District.

Chris Larson Cements Lead in Milwaukee County Executive Race

Basketball Coach Demands Good Grades

Pulaski/Carmen H.S. coach Melvin White pushes players to score on and off the court.

More Mac and Cheese for Bay View

Also new: Wahlburgers in Third Ward, Mad Chicken on East Side and downtown distillery.

Police Seek Bay View Hit-and-Run Driver

Manuel Salazar-Gutierrez of La Crosse charged with second-degree reckless homicide.

Urban Farm Planned for Near West Side

Plus: A trio downtown buildings change hands, including one that contained Trio.

KinetiK Nears Completion

144 apartments and food hall will anchor north end of Bay View.

Statement of Bevan K. Baker

Statement provided to media on December 23rd, 2019

Bay View’s White House Returns

Plus: Walker's Point gets new bagel restaurant and DiModa Pizza closes.

American Federation of Teachers Local 212 COPE Endorses Chris Larson

Bader Funds 40 New Homes in Harambee

$1 million gift funds new Habitat for Humanity revitalization project.

High Rise Architect Paid $180 Per Hour

City plan to build 32-story tower offers rare public peek at what designers, others earn.

‘Tis the Season for Holiday Pop-ups

Pop-up bars and crazy holiday parties abound. And a new West Side Mexican place.

Bay View Loses Fuji Poke Restaurant

New restaurant -- not revealed -- will open in Bay View Commons on Kinnickinnic Ave.

New Area for South Shore Beach Chosen

One of most polluted beaches in U.S. could be fixed -- if funding can be secured.

School Shootings Raise Safety Concerns

Evers and Kaul lament problem. “Kids shouldn’t fear for their life at school.”

It’s No Secret, The Dark Room is Open at Saint Kate

Paul Funk, former Hinterland sous-chef and chef at Like Minds, named new Executive Chef

Wheel & Sprocket’s New Bay View HQ

Opening early next year: One of the "most dramatic bicycle-related spaces in the country."

McKiernan’s Irish Pub Has Good Bar Grub

Lots of corned beef and that funky Barnacle Bud’s-style atmosphere.

Journal Square Will Be Hundreds of Apartments

Plus: Packed week of affordable housing news, and Cheesehead expansion.

Six Now Running for County Executive

Democrat Chris Larson and Trump supporter Purnima Nath join four other candidates.

Outpost Natural Foods to relocate HQ, Warehouse

Announcement finalizes a year of planning

Acid Attack Makes Polonia Residents Uneasy

South-side neighborhood, now majority Hispanic, has made that transition with few conflicts.

Warm Your Heart Chili & Jewelry Sale

Whether you seek the heat or the sparkle, this fundraiser is fun!

State Senator Chris Larson Registers Fundraising Committee to Explore Running for Milwaukee County Executive

"Today’s filing allows me to explore running for Milwaukee County Executive on a deeper level and a greater capacity to listen to our neighbors."

Park East Apartments Cleared for Takeoff

Plus: Why Molson Coors picked Milwaukee over Denver.

Council Could Override Zielinski on Bay View Development

Developer Scott Lurie's project is headed towards a vote.

Purchase of former Sven’s Cafe – Hue Restaurant Group

“We have not decided exactly what we intend to do with the property at this time” says Cat Tran

A Haven for Craft Lovers

The Rec Room Craft Co. in Walker’s Point is your go-to place for craft projects. And drinks.

Chili & Vintage Jewelry Sale Nov. 23

Popular fundraiser for St. Ann Center includes live music, vendors.

Lurie’s Bay View Proposal Revived

Plus: MPS unveils new schoolyards, Cambria hotel opens, Athea expanding chemical plant

Sugar Maple Was Once A Bank

And a post office! Now it's a beer lover's paradise, with more than 60 rotating taps.

A New Four-Story, Downtown Mural

Artist Mauricio Ramirez paints "Heart & Sol," his biggest work yet.

Why Does City Have Two Pierce Streets?

One in Riverwest, one on South Side, each named in 1850s after different people.

My Favorite Films. So Far

Ranking the best -- and absolute worst -- of 12 films we've seen to date.

New “White House” Could Open Soon

Couple planning European inspired restaurant in long-time Bay View tavern.

Bay View’s Unique Art School

The Art School on KK is a non-profit that helps students of all skill levels.

Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin Endorse Marina for Alderwoman!

"The support of Planned Parenthood Advocates of Wisconsin is a tremendous addition to the diverse support we have received in my campaign for Alderwoman."

Egg & Flour to Open Second Location in Bay View, Expand Offerings, and Start Pasta Making Classes in 2020

The Egg & Flour experience will be similar to what diners expect at Crossroads; the setting will be casual and fast…or “fast casual” as they say.

Honeypie Moving to Former Alchemist Theatre Space

Popular Bay View restaurant will move a few blocks north next spring.

Zielinski for Mayor Bus Ads Debut

21 MCTS buses now highlight Tony Zielinski's campaign for mayor.

Israel “Izzy” Lugo

"I think it’s very important that we encourage development."

County Plans to Expand South Shore Beer Garden

County announces plans to spend $50,000 to plan and design beer garden expansion.

Sabor Tropical Offers Unique Latino-Inspired Cuisine

Not easily defined, this restaurant serves a mashup of Latino-inspired dishes.

Brunch Opens on Milwaukee Street

Plus: Snack Boys heads to the East Side, Dead Bird Brewing opens in Halyard Park and more.

Bay View’s White House Tavern Coming Back

Allison Meinhardt is working to open new business in historic building.

Supervisor Marina Dimitrijevic

Supervisor Dimitrijevic discusses her bid for Common Council seat, vision for the city.

Owners Lobbying For Service Workers

New organization lobbies state officials on behalf of service industry workers

Do You Love or Hate the Scooters?

City launches survey in advance of pilot study ending in December.

Wickedly Wholesome to be the Only Dedicated Gluten Free Vendor at Harvest Fair

Offering funnel cakes and other treats so good, you’d never know they were gluten free

Council Approves Ikon Hotel Deal Despite Objections

Plus: Council unanimously endorses host of other development projects.

2019 Bay View Bash

Annual festival raises money for local non-profits.

Michels Has Hotel Partner for $100 Million Development

Plus: Work underway on effort to save Soldiers' Home.

Bay View Gallery Night

Friday September 27th 2019

Kompost Kids’ 10thYear Composting the Bay View Bash Trash

Volunteers Make Strides Towards Near-Zero Waste Festival

Zillman Park Deal Approved

Committee approves $500,000 for Bay View park after debating its TIF financing.

Always On the Wing

Busy gallery owner, writer and MIAD instructor Debra Brehmer has strong views about art.

Snack Boys Will Move, Expand

From Walker's Point to bigger space on E. North Ave., old home of Hotel Foster.

State Representative Jonathan Brostoff Endorses Marina for Alderwoman!

"The support of State Representative Brostoff adds to the growing momentum in our campaign."

Parkside Community Market set for Saturday in the Garden District

Produce, coffee, scones and other baked goods, honey, and arts and crafts will be featured at the market.

Lime Unveils ‘Group Ride’ Scooters

To provide "more joy," Lime now allows a single user to unlock multiple scooters.

New Vendors for East-Side Food Hall

Crossroads Collective adds Small Pie, Pilcrow Coffee. And a new Walker's Point brewery.

Maker Faire® Milwaukee – the “Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth” – announces its Sept. 14 – 15 event schedule and there is something for everyone

Families will be able to meet Maker exhibitors, participate in hands-on workshops and experience tech-inspired entertainment at the free admission Maker Faire on Sept. 14 and 15 at the Wisconsin Center.

The Story of Sherman Perk

From gas station to coffee house to community gathering place.

SmallPie joins Crossroads Collective, Pilcrow Coffee now served

Pie INC’s SmallPie, sister café to Honeypie Café, Honeypie Bakeshop, and Palomino, to join Crossroads Collective.

RedBrick Pizza Opens in Bay View

First franchise in the Midwest, 1000-degree ovens and "theater-style" pizza-making.