Brewers Hill

Planned Mass Timber Office Building Shrinks in Size

But developer hopes to get construction started quickly.

Property Owner Losing Historic Preservation Battle

Scott Lurie can't convince the city his East Side properties aren't historic.

Uncle Wolfie’s Adds Dinner Service

Plus: Lao restaurant opens downtown, another grocery store closes and Milwaukee gets James Beard recognition.

Church Is Historic, Commission Rules, Though Developer Objects

Neighbors back designation for unique 1880s church. Will council approve?

Buyer Revealed For Potentially Historic Church

Plus: Who can apply to demolish your house?

Cookbook Author Plans Milwaukee Pop-Up

Joshua McFadden to host Espresso & Carbonara brunch in Brewers Hill.

Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor

Democratic insider joins crowded primary. Interim GMC replacement named.

Uncle Wolfie’s Highlights Former Menu Items

The chop cheese latke waffle among those returning for anniversary celebration.

What’s The Future For This 138-Year-Old Church?

Demo permit request triggers preservation nomination.

Prominent Democrat ‘Very Seriously’ Considering Bid for Governor

Joel Brennan's entry could shake up already crowded field.

St. Marcus Lutheran School Dedicates Newly Renovated, Expanded Campus Building to Mark $25 Million Capital Campaign

Ribbon-cutting ceremony honors Karl J. Schlueter Campus building that increases overall enrollment to more than 1,500 scholars

Committee Votes to Close Tavern After Brawl Involving Hundreds

Unanimous vote against renewing King Drive tavern license after 'huge blunder.'

More Help for Adults Who Can’t Read

Literary Services of Wisconsin expands, new headquarters in Brewers Hill.

Literacy Services of WI celebrates grand opening at 6th District location

Literacy Services Of Wisconsin Celebrates 60 Years Of Advancing Adult Education

New Triplex Planned For Brewers Hill

Development is a companion project to another already underway nearby.

Common Council adopts resolution expanding the Bronzeville Cultural and Entertainment District

Will Milwaukee’s Black Voters Turn Out for Harris? 

After turning out big for Obama, some turned off by Biden. Can Harris turn that around?

‘Mini Roundabouts’ Planned for Holton, 51st Streets

Traffic lights would be replaced by small roundabouts aimed at reducing speeding.

One Day Into RNC, ‘Things are Going Pretty Well’ Says Mayor

Johnson praises security efforts, encourages voting at Day 2 morning press conference.

Former Machine Shop Is RNC Party Venue

Warehouse party for GOP conventioneers will take place nightly in Brewers Hill.

Inside The Huge ThriveOn King Development

Former department store becoming a true community hub.

Mass Timber Building Gains Concrete Parking Structure

Grinker's proposed office building on Walnut and Vel R. Phillips Ave. grows.

Malaika Receives $250,000 Challenge Grant from the Fotsch Family Foundation

As part of a $500,000 gift to the Expansion to ThriveOn King

Ellen Gilligan to retire from Greater Milwaukee Foundation

Longtime Foundation President and CEO leaves legacy of growth, collaboration

Avli Brings Modern Greek Cuisine to Brewers Hill

New restaurant in old View MKE space opens to public on Sept. 20.

Mostly Vacant 100 East Tower Sells For $29 Million

Plus: Advertising firm moves to Walker's Point and a recap of the week's real estate news.

A Look At Milwaukee Home Sales In Second Quarter of 2023

Private-equity firms remain quiet as number of home sales tanks. Prices are still rising.

Volunteers Clean Up Abandoned Building in Harambee

Part of a series of community clean-ups organized by county Sup. Priscilla Coggs-Jones.

Two Blocks of Brewers Hill Slated For Development

It's 16 parcels of land overlooking Downtown. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

Greek Restaurant Avlí Hosting Pop-Up

Plus: Home Depot hot dogs, new cafe for Walker's Point and the return of Jackson Grill.

The Wolf on Broadway Hosts Pop-Up

Plus: Potawatomi adding 7 eateries, new Jamaican restaurant opens and big changes for food trucks.

Alderwoman Coggs announces 6th District Landscape Award winners

Bucks Guard Sells Brewers Hill Property

Pat Connaughton's company gets cold feet. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Modern Greek Restaurant Planned For Former View MKE

Avlí will offer modern Greek cuisine with a side of stunning city views.

TIF Could Fund Traffic Calming, Affordable Housing Near Downtown

City proposing $6.5 million for traffic calming, anti-displacement housing efforts in area north of Fiserv Forum.

Dream Social Lounge Planned for King Drive

New bar and entertainment venue planned just north of Downtown.

State Ranks High in Pre-School Access

But dropped from 3rd to 7th best during pandemic last year, national study finds.

ThriveOn Investing $5 Million In Neighborhood Childcare Facilities

Malaika Early Learning Center will operate new center at ThriveOn King complex.

Goodbye, Journal Sentinel Printing Plant

State of the art when opened in 2003, worth $16 million in 2016, plant will no longer print papers and may eventually be sold.

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Unveils $700 Million Philanthropic Campaign

Part of "a Milwaukee for all" vision with an emphasis on racial equity and inclusion.

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance February 2022 Milwaukee County Supervisor Candidate Survey

Candidates share views on historic preservation, future of Mitchell Park Domes

Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again

Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson tries singing at city's 176th Birthday Party, before a big turnout of politicians.

Supervisor Johnson Recognized with Distinguished Worldwide Humanitarian Award

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Funds Minority-Owned Businesses

Providing $780,000 in low-interest loans to 17 small businesses.

Prospect Ave. Building Built By Lumber Baron

Now owned by PR man Carl Mueller, selling converted mansion for $1.5 million.

Seventeen small businesses receive Greater Milwaukee Foundation loans

Investment helping build back jobs, economy in Black and Brown neighborhoods

Mueller Communications Moving To The Fortress

PR firm with many clients will relocate from Lower East Side to Brewers Hill.

Connaughton’s Company Withdraws Brewers Hill Plan. For Now

Historic Preservation Commission finds fault with design of 50-unit apartment complex.

Census Data Shows Changing Milwaukee Demographics

Fewer white residents citywide, but shrinking population totals in many majority-Black neighborhoods.

Where To Get Free Food, Low-Cost Meals

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

Real Estate Firm Revitalizes Holton Street Building

Former home of the Jazz Oasis also getting a mural by local artist Tia Richardson.

Decision Delayed on Bay View Cottages Historic Designation

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

Brewers Hill Boasts Lovely Restored Homes

And a colorful history. It’s a fun, 14-block walk.

Scooters Could Return To City In May

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

ThriveOn King Aims to Transform North Side

‘The stars aligned’ for collaboration of medical college, Greater Milwaukee Foundation and others.

Anti-Displacement Grants Double in 2020

To prevent gentrification, 116 greater downtown homeowners received help with property taxes.

Former Gimbels Will Be “ThriveOn King”

$84.5 million MLK Drive project to have 77 apartments and offices for medical college and Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

MKE United’s Anti-Displacement Fund: One Tool for Combating Rising Assessments

Fund in year two continues work in north and south side neighborhoods

Foundation makes new impact investments of more than $11 million

Royal Capital Purchases Former Gimbels Complex

ThriveOn Collaboration construction will begin in February.

New Brrr Garden and Cocoa Cream Puffs!

Kegel's offers beer garden with yurts. Lake Park Bistro reopens. View MKE closes.

Milwaukee County Surpasses Last Year’s Record Overdose Deaths

There has already been 435 overdose deaths this year.

Bucks Guard Plans Third Apartment Building

Pat Connaughton's Three Leaf Development plans four-story building in Brewers Hill.

Historic Church Getting New Parish Center, Renovated Monastery

St. Francis of Assisi has long been community anchor on Milwaukee's north side.

Scooters Could Return to Milwaukee

Could return in 2021. In 2019, 350,130 rides taken, with 67 crashes.

Council Okays Expanded King Dr. Business District

14-0 vote by Common Council. Neighborhood association had opposed it.

$85 Million Bronzeville Project Now “ThriveOn Collaboration”

Project on track to open in early 2022.

MLK Drive Business District Bullies Property Owners

Voices of property owners ignored in rush to expand business improvement district.

Will Restaurants Survive the Winter?

Outdoor dining has been a lifeline during the pandemic.

Greater Milwaukee Foundation to marshal $30 million for economic recovery

Long-term impact investments preceded by immediate small business relief

86 Homeowners Getting Property Tax Help

Foundation's anti-displacement fund gives $38,356 to owners in four city neighborhoods.

Assessments Up 9% to $30.5 Billion

New values were calculated prior to COVID-19 pandemic.

City Contributing Up To $15 Million to Schuster’s Project

Financing will support $84 million project for Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Medical College of Wisconsin.

Tour Milwaukee’s Secret Garden

Join Urban Milwaukee for free tour of the lovely Sanger House Gardens in Brewers Hill.

Sanger House Gardens Expanding

New structure will improve quality of events, and what's a lath house?

View MKE to Offer Globally Influenced Cuisine with a Local Point of View at 1818 N. Hubbard St.

New owner, manager and chefs from city’s finest restaurants to launch dining experience celebrating local sights, friendly gatherings and Milwaukee’s diverse heritage

Redeveloping The Fortress

Massive downtown factory becoming 132 apartments.

Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments

Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.

Brewers Hill Apartments Approved

Luxury Commons development moves forward after another public meeting.

Brewers’ Hill Condos Move Forward

Plan Commission okays seven "beautifully proportioned" townhomes.

City Panel Okays Brewers’ Hill Project

Four buildings, 30 family-style apartments approved by Plan Commission.