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Plenty of Horne: More Improvements on Milwaukee River
Plenty of Horne

More Improvements on Milwaukee River

Environmental group upgrades river banks and creates orientation center near Humboldt Avenue.

Cold Weather Increases Need for Energy Assistance

Cold Weather Increases Need for Energy Assistance

How and where to apply for state program providing assistance.

MPS seeks proposals for innovative teacher housing concept at Dover site
Press Release

MPS seeks proposals for innovative teacher housing concept at Dover site

Formal Request for Proposals for a first-in-the-region facility issued Tuesday

Murphy’s Law: How Republicans Will Hurt City Real Estate
Murphy’s Law

How Republicans Will Hurt City Real Estate

Reacting to a smelly deal involving one school building, legislators are pushing a badly-flawed bill that worsens the problem.

Plenty of Horne: Jon Richards Will Run for Attorney General
Plenty of Horne

Jon Richards Will Run for Attorney General

Like Abe Lincoln, Richards has been practicing law all across the state in preparation for his run.

Group looking to open new restaurant in Bay View
Press Release

Group looking to open new restaurant in Bay View

A small group of investors is in the process of buying the former Home Bar property, located at 2659 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in Bay View, Alderman Tony Zielinski said.

Photo Gallery: Grand Opening of KK River Bike Trail
Photo Gallery

Grand Opening of KK River Bike Trail

Despite rainy weather, Mayor Barrett and a host of politicians celebrated the new bike trail.

Small Businesses Wanted

Small Businesses Wanted

New Milwaukee program helps businesses "Scale Up" and expand, first of its kind in nation.

Bike Czar: Grand Opening of KK River Bike Trail!
Bike Czar

Grand Opening of KK River Bike Trail!

Celebration Saturday of newest part of trail whose origins go back more than a decade.

Reclaiming a River

Reclaiming a River

Volunteer clean-up of KK River latest example of long-term efforts to transform the urban stream.

House Confidential: Ald. Tony Z’s Odd Little Home
House Confidential

Ald. Tony Z’s Odd Little Home

From his Bay View home surrounded by history, Tony Zielinski is a master fundraiser and seldom-active attorney.

More MPS schools meeting, exceeding expectations on state report cards — but much more must be done
Press Release

More MPS schools meeting, exceeding expectations on state report cards — but much more must be done

Thirty-four MPS schools are rated meets expectations, exceeds expectations or significantly exceeds expectations in the second year of DPI report cards, up from 29 schools in the first year.

Newaukeean of the Week: Timothy Westbrook
Newaukeean of the Week

Timothy Westbrook

"People in larger cities are in a rush to be miserable and people here are moving slow to be happy."

Last Chance for Old GED

Last Chance for Old GED

United Way funding more instruction so those studying for tests can pass before new standards go into effect.

New addition coming to Kinnickinnic Ave. business district
Press Release

New addition coming to Kinnickinnic Ave. business district

Cream City Swirl, a new business featuring an assortment of frozen yogurt, crepes and gelato, will be opening in Bay View in Business Improvement District #44 along S. Kinnickinnic Ave., Alderman Tony Zielinski said.

Bay View residents fight back against assault with night walk
Press Release

Bay View residents fight back against assault with night walk

Alarmed and angered by a recent sexual assault, residents of Bay View will take back the night on Monday, joining together as a community to encourage neighbors to look out for one another and demonstrating their commitment to maintaining Bay View as one of Milwaukee’s safest neighborhoods.

Local actor Robby McGhee makes his writing debut with “The Burden of Being”

Local actor Robby McGhee makes his writing debut with “The Burden of Being”

The Alchemist Theatre will open McGhee's puppet musical, about finding self-acceptance, this Thursday in Bay View.

Taverns: The Tonic’s Musical Ambience
Taverns

The Tonic’s Musical Ambience

Run by a longtime musician with the 5 Card Studs, The Tonic is always in-tune.

Forest Home Library Closed on Tuesday, August 6th
Press Release

Forest Home Library Closed on Tuesday, August 6th

Scheduled Water Maintenance Will Shut off Water for Day

In Public: The Space is the Place
In Public

The Space is the Place

How the owners of Comet, Hi Hat and Bel Air Cantina have changed the city.

Photo Gallery: Bay View “Frolics” Parade
Photo Gallery

Bay View “Frolics” Parade

The 64th South Shore Frolics Parade included a band dressed as rabbits and a Hoan Bridge float.

Repairs to Canadian Pacific Railroad Bridge to Close South Kinnickinnic Avenue Beginning July 15th, 2013
Press Release

Repairs to Canadian Pacific Railroad Bridge to Close South Kinnickinnic Avenue Beginning July 15th, 2013

The Canadian Pacific Railroad and its bridge contractor Edward Kraemer & Sons will close South Kinnickinnic (KK) Avenue

Taverns: Hotel Foster’s Classic Cocktails
Taverns

Hotel Foster’s Classic Cocktails

In two years, the bar has developed a reputation for its eclectic atmosphere and hand-crafted cocktails.

Newaukeean of the Week: Beth Handle
Newaukeean of the Week

Beth Handle

The Bay View resident owns and runs the Milwaukee Kayak Company.

Approved MPS budget brings 45 more art, music, physical education, librarian positions into schools
Press Release

Approved MPS budget brings 45 more art, music, physical education, librarian positions into schools

Builds upon boost in place for 2012-13; Board approved 2013-14 spending plan Tuesday night

Taverns: Burnhearts’ Bay View “Brothel”
Taverns

Burnhearts’ Bay View “Brothel”

Carefully aged beers and a slightly naughty atmosphere evoke Prohibition days at Burnhearts.

Pushing for New Black Businesses

Pushing for New Black Businesses

African American Chamber of Commerce has new leaders and a less “in your face” style.

Learning to Dig Archeology

Learning to Dig Archeology

A Discovery World program teaches students while excavating history in Bay View.

Chill on the Hill Concert Series Begins Tonight
Press Release

Chill on the Hill Concert Series Begins Tonight

The music begins at 6:00 P.M. with the headliner taking the stage at 6:30.

Taverns: The Art And Artisans Behind The Sugar Maple
Taverns

The Art And Artisans Behind The Sugar Maple

The Sugar Maple offers one of the best beer selections in Milwaukee.

Newaukeean of the Week: Jackie Sitkowski
Newaukeean of the Week

Jackie Sitkowski

She works with Habitat Young Professionals and loves the city's unpretentiousness.

A Steady Rise to District Captain

A Steady Rise to District Captain

District Six Captain Diana Rowe is the face of a changing Milwaukee Police Department.

Bike Czar: New Bike Trails Coming to Milwaukee
Bike Czar

New Bike Trails Coming to Milwaukee

Three Bridges Park and the extension of the KK bike trail will bring excitement -- and great biking opportunities -- to the city.

City Business: Bay View Books and Music
City Business

Bay View Books and Music

In the digital age, this shop still collects the real thing: old books that collectors treasure.

A Leader for the Northwest Side

A Leader for the Northwest Side

How Stephanie Harling and the Havenwoods Economic Development Corp. are improving the neighborhood they serve.

Photo Gallery: Crowd Cheers for Comics
Photo Gallery

Crowd Cheers for Comics

Collector Troy Freund displays his comics collection at unusual Bay View gallery space.

Taverns: The Blackbird’s Kitschy Sense of Cool
Taverns

The Blackbird’s Kitschy Sense of Cool

The Bay View hangout has the feel of a cozy North Woods bar.

16th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards Announced

16th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards Announced

Which are the best designs? You be the judge.

City Business: 6th Annual Fair Trade Crawl
City Business

6th Annual Fair Trade Crawl

Shop at 24 local businesses throughout Milwaukee, the only major U.S. city that’s a “Fair Trade Town.”

Milwaukee’s Time of Terror

Milwaukee’s Time of Terror

A new book recounts the police station bombing of 1917, and Clarence Darrow’s defense of the anarchists charged with the crime.

City People: Frances Ullenberg
City People

Frances Ullenberg

Her family was musical but Ullenberg became an ad designer who tries to “sneak in” a little art.

MPS budget plan doubles most elementary schools’ funding for art, music, physical education teachers
Press Release

MPS budget plan doubles most elementary schools’ funding for art, music, physical education teachers

Budget proposal released Wednesday is focused on investing as much as possible in classrooms

Photo Gallery: Art Jamboree Gets Crazy
Photo Gallery

Art Jamboree Gets Crazy

The event demonstrated how to make art using lasers, molten plastic, and even beer.

Milwaukeeans Inspired by Steinbeck’s Social Message

Milwaukeeans Inspired by Steinbeck’s Social Message

Milwaukee-born actor and educator Paul McComas performed from John Steinbeck's work at Marquette, and local activists testified to the novelist's impact.

Taverns: The 141-Year-History of Puddler’s Hall
Taverns

The 141-Year-History of Puddler’s Hall

Bay View’s old labor union hall still has a strong sense of community.

Newaukeean of the Week: Christian Ott
Newaukeean of the Week

Christian Ott

A Director of "Coffee Education" learns the city isn't dangerous.

City Business: Mr. Webo’s
City Business

Mr. Webo’s

A “Blue Ribbon” clean dining winner offers Mexican fare in Bay View.

Taverns: Horny Goat’s Unique Flavors
Taverns

Horny Goat’s Unique Flavors

The huge brewpub has volleyball, fire pits, boat slips and ever-changing beers.

Avalon Theater auctioning off vintage production equipment, seating
Press Release

Avalon Theater auctioning off vintage production equipment, seating

The renovation of the Bay View neighborhood’s historic Avalon Theater will take another step forward this week, as the owner of the building makes way for improvements by auctioning off vintage production equipment, projectors, lighting, popcorn machines and seating, according to Alderman Tony Zielinski.

City People: Robert Kraig
City People

Robert Kraig

An activist with a Ph.D, the Citizen Action leader is working to change history.

Plenty of Horne: School Switcheroo?
Plenty of Horne

School Switcheroo?

Maryland Avenue Montessori might swap buildings with Cass Street School. And poor Sweet Water's building is available for lease.

Board approves plan to transform MPS’ Bay View High School
Press Release

Board approves plan to transform MPS’ Bay View High School

School to build on science/technology/engineering/arts/math programs to focus on innovation and creativity; middle school to be phased out; smaller 9th-grade class next year; students, staff will be asked to recommit

Newaukeean of the Week: Shay Linkus
Newaukeean of the Week

Shay Linkus

The Chef de Cuisine at Odd Duck says Milwaukee's restaurants have much friendlier relationships than in other cities.

City People: Shelly Lalonde
City People

Shelly Lalonde

A world traveler with 25 years experience framing art, Lalonde is a survivor in a tough economy.

Taverns: Haunted by its History
Taverns

Haunted by its History

Built in 1890, the White House is Milwaukee's second oldest tavern, and just perhaps, one of its most haunted.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Pizza and the Park East
Eyes on Milwaukee

Pizza and the Park East

Pizza Man and The Couture win approvals and a Park East hotel is also likely to be okayed.

House Confidential: Marina Dimitrijevic’s Bay View Beauty
House Confidential

Marina Dimitrijevic’s Bay View Beauty

Traditional architecture meets Space Age vinyl in the 21st Century dwelling of the Milwaukee County board chair.

Mr. WEBO’s restaurant will serve up new take on Mexican to Bay View neighborhood
Press Release

Mr. WEBO’s restaurant will serve up new take on Mexican to Bay View neighborhood

A new restaurant serving Mexican food and even delivering to residents’ doors is the latest addition planned for the Bay View culinary scene, according to Alderman Tony Zielinski.

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Announces Appointment of Parks Proponent and Bay View Resident to Advisory Commission
Press Release

Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Announces Appointment of Parks Proponent and Bay View Resident to Advisory Commission

Parks, Energy and Environment Committee unanimously approves Chairwoman’s pick of Patty Pritchard Thompson

Restaurant will be another high quality addition to Bay View and Milwaukee
Press Release

Restaurant will be another high quality addition to Bay View and Milwaukee

Alderman Zielinski said Ciervo Blanco will be another high quality development and dining option for the neighborhood, the 14th Aldermanic District, and the city.

City Business: Wonder Wonder Sound
City Business

Wonder Wonder Sound

A Third Ward studio sweats the details to create and mix unique tunes and sound effects.

Council paves way for Bay View art bus shelter
Press Release

Council paves way for Bay View art bus shelter

The Common Council today accepted a bequest from the estate of a former Department of Public Works (DPW) employee, paving the way for a portion of the money to be used to construct the Art Stop bus shelter at the triangle where S. Kinnickinnic Ave., E. Lincoln Ave. and S. Howell Ave. meet in Bay View.

Neighborhood business chips in to help Boulevard Theatre
Press Release

Neighborhood business chips in to help Boulevard Theatre

The din of busy shoppers, pedestrians and outside diners on the soon-to-be expanded sidewalks of S. Kinnickinnic Ave. in Milwaukee’s Bay View neighborhood will have minimal impact on the quiet ambience of the Boulevard Theatre.

Mayor Barrett Celebrates Independence Day With Visits To Milwaukee Parks
Press Release

Mayor Barrett Celebrates Independence Day With Visits To Milwaukee Parks

Mayor Barrett will visit a number of Milwaukee parks and community centers on Wednesday, July 4 to celebrate Independence Day.

Public Safety Meeting
Press Release

Public Safety Meeting

This is one of the safest and best neighborhoods in the City of Milwaukee.

Restaurant expansion another positive for Kinnickinnic Ave. business district
Press Release

Restaurant expansion another positive for Kinnickinnic Ave. business district

The owner of Guanajuato Restaurant, located at 2301 S Howell Ave., has purchased the vacant building at 2317 S. Howell Ave.

The Milwaukee Makerspace, an Urban Community Workshop

The Milwaukee Makerspace, an Urban Community Workshop

Milwaukee’s urban dwellers may love being in a downtown apartment or a well-maintained condo, but those places may not have a space where you can fire up a table saw or plug in a welder. So, if you’re looking for a space to work on your projects or a group of people you can learn from and collaborate with, consider stopping by Milwaukee Makerspace.

Are Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Laws Too Strong or Too Weak?  Yes

Are Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Laws Too Strong or Too Weak? Yes

Are Milwaukee's historic preservation laws too strong or too weak? Should the entire ordinance be re-written, or is just a revision in order? Alderman Witkowski's proposed overhaul to Milwaukee's historic preservation ordinance sparked these very questions.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Historic Preservation, Miller Park Sales Tax, The War on Bob Donovan, and More
Eyes on Milwaukee

Historic Preservation, Miller Park Sales Tax, The War on Bob Donovan, and More

Welcome to the sixth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week I take an initial look at Alderman Witkowski's attempt to redefine Milwaukee's historic preservation ordinance, the Miller Park sales tax's sunset, the ugly turn Juarez versus Donovan has taken, and more.

Dimitrijevic, Buresh duke it out in 4th Supervisory District

Dimitrijevic, Buresh duke it out in 4th Supervisory District

Newcomer Bill Buresh vs. Sup. Marina Dimitrijevic. “He’s a fake Democrat,” she says. She’s in the “pocket of some special interest groups,” Buresh responds.

2011 Milwaukee: A Year in Review
2011 Milwaukee

A Year in Review

As the US economy continued it slow recovery from the Great Recession, Milwaukee was left with a couple of failed development projects to complete or redefine, a changing real estate market, the opportunity to make small infrastructure changes, and questions about the future of transit.

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