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Planned Mass Timber Office Building Shrinks in Size
But developer hopes to get construction started quickly.
Mar 16th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Property Owner Losing Historic Preservation Battle
Scott Lurie can't convince the city his East Side properties aren't historic.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Uncle Wolfie’s Adds Dinner Service
Plus: Lao restaurant opens downtown, another grocery store closes and Milwaukee gets James Beard recognition.
Jan 25th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Church Is Historic, Commission Rules, Though Developer Objects
Neighbors back designation for unique 1880s church. Will council approve?
Jan 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Buyer Revealed For Potentially Historic Church
Plus: Who can apply to demolish your house?
Dec 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Cookbook Author Plans Milwaukee Pop-Up
Joshua McFadden to host Espresso & Carbonara brunch in Brewers Hill.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Joel Brennan Launches Campaign for Governor
Democratic insider joins crowded primary. Interim GMC replacement named.
Dec 11th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Uncle Wolfie’s Highlights Former Menu Items
The chop cheese latke waffle among those returning for anniversary celebration.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
What’s The Future For This 138-Year-Old Church?
Demo permit request triggers preservation nomination.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Prominent Democrat ‘Very Seriously’ Considering Bid for Governor
Joel Brennan's entry could shake up already crowded field.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Votes to Close Tavern After Brawl Involving Hundreds
Unanimous vote against renewing King Drive tavern license after 'huge blunder.'
Sep 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
More Help for Adults Who Can’t Read
Literary Services of Wisconsin expands, new headquarters in Brewers Hill.
Jul 29th, 2025 by Alex Klaus
New Triplex Planned For Brewers Hill
Development is a companion project to another already underway nearby.
Apr 15th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
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?
Sep 18th, 2024 by Evan Casey
‘Mini Roundabouts’ Planned for Holton, 51st Streets
Traffic lights would be replaced by small roundabouts aimed at reducing speeding.
Aug 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
One Day Into RNC, ‘Things are Going Pretty Well’ Says Mayor
Johnson praises security efforts, encourages voting at Day 2 morning press conference.
Jul 16th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Former Machine Shop Is RNC Party Venue
Warehouse party for GOP conventioneers will take place nightly in Brewers Hill.
Jul 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside The Huge ThriveOn King Development
Former department store becoming a true community hub.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mass Timber Building Gains Concrete Parking Structure
Grinker's proposed office building on Walnut and Vel R. Phillips Ave. grows.
Nov 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Avli Brings Modern Greek Cuisine to Brewers Hill
New restaurant in old View MKE space opens to public on Sept. 20.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
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.
Sep 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Aug 7th, 2023 by John D. Johnson
Volunteers Clean Up Abandoned Building in Harambee
Part of a series of community clean-ups organized by county Sup. Priscilla Coggs-Jones.
Jul 1st, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
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.
Jun 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Greek Restaurant Avlí Hosting Pop-Up
Plus: Home Depot hot dogs, new cafe for Walker's Point and the return of Jackson Grill.
Jun 18th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
The Wolf on Broadway Hosts Pop-Up
Plus: Potawatomi adding 7 eateries, new Jamaican restaurant opens and big changes for food trucks.
May 21st, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Bucks Guard Sells Brewers Hill Property
Pat Connaughton's company gets cold feet. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Oct 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Modern Greek Restaurant Planned For Former View MKE
Avlí will offer modern Greek cuisine with a side of stunning city views.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
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.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Dream Social Lounge Planned for King Drive
New bar and entertainment venue planned just north of Downtown.
May 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
State Ranks High in Pre-School Access
But dropped from 3rd to 7th best during pandemic last year, national study finds.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Madeline Fox
ThriveOn Investing $5 Million In Neighborhood Childcare Facilities
Malaika Early Learning Center will operate new center at ThriveOn King complex.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Mar 23rd, 2022 by Michael Horne
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Unveils $700 Million Philanthropic Campaign
Part of "a Milwaukee for all" vision with an emphasis on racial equity and inclusion.
Mar 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Has a Singing Mayor Again
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson tries singing at city's 176th Birthday Party, before a big turnout of politicians.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Michael Horne
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Funds Minority-Owned Businesses
Providing $780,000 in low-interest loans to 17 small businesses.
Sep 28th, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Prospect Ave. Building Built By Lumber Baron
Now owned by PR man Carl Mueller, selling converted mansion for $1.5 million.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Michael Horne
Mueller Communications Moving To The Fortress
PR firm with many clients will relocate from Lower East Side to Brewers Hill.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Connaughton’s Company Withdraws Brewers Hill Plan. For Now
Historic Preservation Commission finds fault with design of 50-unit apartment complex.
Sep 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Census Data Shows Changing Milwaukee Demographics
Fewer white residents citywide, but shrinking population totals in many majority-Black neighborhoods.
Sep 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Where To Get Free Food, Low-Cost Meals
Updated list of food pantries, meal distribution sites and more.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Real Estate Firm Revitalizes Holton Street Building
Former home of the Jazz Oasis also getting a mural by local artist Tia Richardson.
Jul 22nd, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Decision Delayed on Bay View Cottages Historic Designation
Property owners split, area alderwoman unsure, council puts decision on hold.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewers Hill Boasts Lovely Restored Homes
And a colorful history. It’s a fun, 14-block walk.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Scooters Could Return To City In May
Common Council creating path for scooters, and with usage beyond Downtown.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
ThriveOn King Aims to Transform North Side
‘The stars aligned’ for collaboration of medical college, Greater Milwaukee Foundation and others.
Feb 20th, 2021 by Caroline White
Anti-Displacement Grants Double in 2020
To prevent gentrification, 116 greater downtown homeowners received help with property taxes.
Feb 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Jan 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Royal Capital Purchases Former Gimbels Complex
ThriveOn Collaboration construction will begin in February.
Dec 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Brrr Garden and Cocoa Cream Puffs!
Kegel's offers beer garden with yurts. Lake Park Bistro reopens. View MKE closes.
Dec 1st, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Milwaukee County Surpasses Last Year’s Record Overdose Deaths
There has already been 435 overdose deaths this year.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Bucks Guard Plans Third Apartment Building
Pat Connaughton's Three Leaf Development plans four-story building in Brewers Hill.
Oct 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Church Getting New Parish Center, Renovated Monastery
St. Francis of Assisi has long been community anchor on Milwaukee's north side.
Oct 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Scooters Could Return to Milwaukee
Could return in 2021. In 2019, 350,130 rides taken, with 67 crashes.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Expanded King Dr. Business District
14-0 vote by Common Council. Neighborhood association had opposed it.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
$85 Million Bronzeville Project Now “ThriveOn Collaboration”
Project on track to open in early 2022.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
MLK Drive Business District Bullies Property Owners
Voices of property owners ignored in rush to expand business improvement district.
Sep 5th, 2020 by Fatima Laster
Will Restaurants Survive the Winter?
Outdoor dining has been a lifeline during the pandemic.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Corrinne Hess
86 Homeowners Getting Property Tax Help
Foundation's anti-displacement fund gives $38,356 to owners in four city neighborhoods.
May 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Assessments Up 9% to $30.5 Billion
New values were calculated prior to COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Contributing Up To $15 Million to Schuster’s Project
Financing will support $84 million project for Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Medical College of Wisconsin.
Oct 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Tour Milwaukee’s Secret Garden
Join Urban Milwaukee for free tour of the lovely Sanger House Gardens in Brewers Hill.
Jul 25th, 2018 by Urban Milwaukee
Sanger House Gardens Expanding
New structure will improve quality of events, and what's a lath house?
Jun 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Redeveloping The Fortress
Massive downtown factory becoming 132 apartments.
Mar 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments
Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewers Hill Apartments Approved
Luxury Commons development moves forward after another public meeting.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewers’ Hill Condos Move Forward
Plan Commission okays seven "beautifully proportioned" townhomes.
Jun 5th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Panel Okays Brewers’ Hill Project
Four buildings, 30 family-style apartments approved by Plan Commission.
May 16th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Long Empty Store Off Brady Street Sold
1894 building was grocery for decades. Plus: remembering bar owner Bill Lennon.
Apr 11th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Bucks Select Apartment Developer
Up-and-coming development firm will build 90-unit building
Feb 24th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Bronzeville Gets a Cool Grocery Store
Ald. Coggs opposed a Dollar Store. Pete’s Fruit Market will move into old Walgreens on MLK Dr.
Apr 6th, 2016 by Mark Doremus
Public, Charter, Choice School Leaders Together
They build relationships at Schools That Can training session.
Aug 4th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Progress on Ingram Place Apartments
The four-story, 53-unit apartment complex could help transform the corner of Holton and Brown.
Jul 31st, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Garfield Avenue Festival
Festival packs the street with blues and barbecue and beer. Our photos capture the easy-going vibe.
Jul 23rd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Push to Maintain Historic Tax Credits
State budget plan would reduce them, but new data shows big benefits for state in maintaining them, advocates say.
May 11th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Is Milwaukee Becoming Gentrified?
Analysis of big cities shows Portland is most gentrified, with cities like Milwaukee also changing, but more slowly.
Mar 19th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
229 New Apartments in Brewers’ Hill
But one of the two new buildings being developed generated grr-ipes from Matt Wild and Mary Louise Schumacher. Dare we disagree?
Mar 10th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Great Building, Great Resource Center for Veterans
New veterans center on MLK Dr. is a MANDI finalist and provides wide range of services for veterans.
Feb 11th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger
Rooftop Dining
The dramatic yet oh-so-civilized views from Cafe Benelux, Wolf Peach and Hotel Metro's Zen on 7.
Oct 10th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
Faces of the City
Show at Art is For Lovers gallery features photos of city people and neighborhoods.
Jun 9th, 2014 by Brittany Carloni
Developer Tim Dixon’s Home and Tennis Court
High above Commerce Street, it offers a spectacular view of Downtown, and respite from Dixon's financial woes.
Jan 6th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Racing to Pass the GED
Many Milwaukee students midway on exams must pass by December 12 or start over on tougher, more expensive new test.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Creating a “Culture of Joy” at MPS
Three different non-profits are helping to transform Carver Academy school in Brewers' Hill.
Oct 23rd, 2013 by Rick Brown
Ginny Kannenberg
“My biggest thrill is to see a young women become empowered.”
Oct 8th, 2013 by Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee
Jonathan Jackson’s Very Urban Condo
The Milwaukee Film Festival leader lives in a converted, 1890 cream city building with a long history.
Oct 6th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Grand Opening of Marsupial Bridge Connector
Hurrah! Newly-opened Trestle Stair connects Marsupial Bridge to Commerce Street and better knits neighborhoods.
Aug 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
A New Look for 27th Street
The new $10 million project on 27th and Wisconsin is nearly complete, as our photos show.
Jul 19th, 2013 by Dave Reid
New 4-Story Apartment Complex for Brewers’ Hill
A 53-unit apartment building is proposed at a controversial site on Holton Street.
Jul 10th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Story of an Urban Pastor
Pastor J.L. Holmes of Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church has been on a 44-year crusade to help his central city parishioners.
Jul 10th, 2013 by Tony Atkins
State Making Little Progress on Improving Train Shed
Gov. Walker turned down federal money that could have funded federally-mandated improvements required for downtown train station.
May 23rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Barrett Seeks Business Supporters for Residency Requirement
Mayor addresses 300 business execs, says ending residency requirement could depress city property values.
Mar 22nd, 2013 by Andrea Waxman
15th Annual Mayor’s Design Award Winners Announced (Photo Gallery)
The winners of the 15th annual Mayor's Design Awards have been announced with projects ranging from a high-rise housing tower to a complete street redesign taking home awards.
May 30th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Beerline B Apartments Riverwalk Proposed
The riverwalk segment for the proposed Beerline B Apartments will go before the Milwaukee City Plan Commission on August 23rd. General Capital Group is bringing the riverwalk segment forward for approval before the entire project. The 140-unit project, which recently was awarded $2,345,310 in WHEDA tax credits for 119 low-income units, will occupy the corner of Commerce St and Pleasant St.
Aug 17th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
“We can put a wrench in the process”
So says Jill Capicchioni, of the Historic Brewers Hill Association, in an email to the neighborhood mailing list.
Sep 8th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee Police District Boundaries Redrawn – Will Affect New UWM Dorm
Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn has had his new police district boundaries approved by the Common Council Public Safety Committee. The new boundaries will have the most significant effects on the East and South sides of Milwaukee.
Jun 5th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Northeast Side Area Plan Update
The updated Northeast Side Area Plan was recently posted to the Department of City Development’s website and the City is inviting the public to review the draft. The plan lays out goals, recommends guidelines, points out catalytic projects, and points to future improvements. Additionally significant public input has been integrated in the plan and will continue through an up coming public hearing. The public hearing for the Northeast Side Area Plan will be held during the May 12th City Plan Commission meeting. Assuming the City Plan Commission moves forward with the Northeast Side Area Plan this item will be schedule on May 13th before the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee. If you don’t need to worry about deadlines and others. If you order with us are competent in all subjects: biology, geography, philosophy, mathematics, sociology, psychology, literature, art, history, and others. If you don’t need to worry about deadlines and quality of scientific art that won’t . Paperell Our professional paper writing service will create a real piece of scientific art that won’t leave your professor indifferent. Paper writers who work with us, you don’t need to worry about deadlines and others. If you don’t need to worry about deadlines and others. .
Mar 23rd, 2008 by Dave ReidNeighborhood Buildings
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1737 N. Palmer St.
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1740-1750 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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1806-1808 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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1810-1812 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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1818 N. Hubbard St.
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1818 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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1918 N. 2nd St.
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1938 N. 2nd St.
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2150 N. Palmer St.
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2220-2244 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
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2242 N. Palmer St.
Demolished mixed-use building at the southeast corner of W. North Ave and N. Palmer St. in the Brewers Hill neighborhood.
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234 E. Vine St.
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F. Mayer Boot and Shoe Company Building
Commonly known as The Fortress, the Alexander Company converted the building a 132-unit apartment building.
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George Washington Carver Academy
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Ingram Place Apartments
Apartment building
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Sanger House
Historic home owned by Stephen J. Bialk and Angela Duckert. Gardens developed as an event space.
