Content referencing Bronzeville - Page 3
12 New Pop-Up MKE Shops Coming
Eager entrepreneurs will bring new business activity to three of city's commercial corridors.
Sep 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Tops in TIF Money for Streetcar
State tax system forced Milwaukee’s dependence on TIF, WPF report finds.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess
Lime Unveils ‘Group Ride’ Scooters
To provide "more joy," Lime now allows a single user to unlock multiple scooters.
Sep 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Lime Debuts New Scooter
New scooter designed to provide safer, smoother rides, says company.
Aug 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Greater Milwaukee Foundation
What exactly does the Greater Milwaukee Foundation do? And what's On The Table?
Aug 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Has the Cheapest Scooter?
Bird, Lime and Spin versus MCTS and Bublr Bikes. Which is the best deal?
Aug 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Museum’s Nares Show Grabs Audiences
And a new mural in Bronzeville honors Vel Phillips.
Aug 13th, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
City Will Double Number of Permitted Scooters, Ends “Pause”
Bird, Spin will be allowed to enter Milwaukee market.
Aug 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Scooters Are Here!
Lime begins deploying 500 scooters on Milwaukee streets.
Jul 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Garfield Days Shine Despite Rain
Annual Garfield festival features music, a laid-back atmosphere and lots of barbecue.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Lime Demos Scooters In Advance of Launch
Milwaukee rollout "could be today" or "next couple of days... It's imminent," says Lime rep.
Jul 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Scooter Companies Apply to Operate in Milwaukee
Lime, Bird and Spin could all have scooters on city streets in the coming weeks.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Records Best Ridership Day
Bastille Days and Summerfest boost ridership to new high.
Jul 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A Grand Update on The Avenue
Plus: downtown streetscaping improvements and lots of historic preservation news.
Jul 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Clear Channel Agrees to Move Billboard
Site overlooking I-43 in Bronzeville with development potential now split by billboard.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Scooters Legalized But Not on Sidewalks
City's action means scooters could be back on streets soon, but fined for using sidewalks.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Signs Bill Legalizing Scooters
Mayor says scooters could be back on Milwaukee streets in a few weeks.
Jul 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Is the City Ready for Scooters?
Council debates pilot program allowing scooters. "We're all scared to death," Borkowski says.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Marcoux Warns Not Acting Could Jeopardize Streetcar Extension
DCD officials tell council delaying project approval would cost $8.1 million annually.
Jun 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Streetcar be Extended by the DNC?
Mayor, aldermen differ on whether rail extension can be completed for national convention.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Confident Couture Won’t Block Streetcar
Federal grant at risk if lakefront extension to The Couture isn't running by end of 2020.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Downtown Hotels Will Miss DNC
Plus: Former Toys R Us becoming grocery store, and Pabst Mansion plans auction.
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
No Agreement on Streetcar Extension
Mayor's press conference touts $160 million expansion plan. Delay could hurt city, he says.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Ridership Still On Track
As weather has improved, so has streetcar ridership, still higher than projected numbers.
May 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Holds Streetcar Extension
Streetcar proponents become opponents, push for longer extension to Walker's Point.
May 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Breaking Down the Streetcar Financing Plan
How would the city fund the $160 million, three-mile route?
May 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bronzeville Business Owners Desire the Streetcar
Local shopkeepers say The Hop’s proposed expansion would bring an economic boost to the neighborhood.
May 16th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
City, Bublr Plan Bike Share Expansion
Federal grant will add 26 stations, 250 bikes and service to more areas by end of 2020.
May 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City a Leader in Complete Streets Policy
Milwaukee's Complete Streets policy ranks third nationally in report, but yet to be tested.
May 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Key Facts About Streetcar Extensions
Love the idea? Hate it? Either way we have all the details.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Talks Up Streetcar Extension
Mayor discusses three-part streetcar extension in interview with Urban Milwaukee.
May 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Wants Three Streetcar Extensions
Will request engineering study of extensions to Bronzeville and Walker's Point
May 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Kennita Catera Hickman
"I’m literally one person away from every decision maker in the city."
Apr 15th, 2019 by Newaukee
Black Restaurant Week Starts Sunday
See the list of more than 20 restaurants participating April 14-20.
Apr 12th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
$100 Million Will Transform Old Schuster’s
Medical College and Greater Milwaukee Foundation will anchor redone Bronzeville building.
Mar 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Extension Planned To Start in September
Extension to convention center would open in time for 2020 Democratic Convention.
Mar 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Offers Upbeat State of City Speech
Mayor touts employers coming to city, The Hop's launch and a friendly governor.
Mar 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Architectural Planner Helps Underserved Areas
Prof. Carolyn Esswein and Community Design Solutions help develop city neighborhoods.
Feb 6th, 2019 by Analise Pruni
Going Crazy for Louis Jordan
Skylight’s ‘Five Guys Named Moe’ is a dance party that’s more about music than story.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Dominique Paul Noth
Should the Streetcar Be Free?
How much would it cost to make The Hop free after 2019? And is it worth it?
Jan 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Extending Streetcar to Convention Center
Short extension can be built without federal funds, adding more ridership.
Jan 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Top 10 Stories of 2018
Fiserv Forum, Komatsu, Michels, The Hop, but what surprise story took number one?
Dec 28th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Black Nativity Explodes With Song
Bronzeville Arts Ensemble brings us the old story with modern musical trappings.
Dec 11th, 2018 by Dominique Paul Noth
Barrett Issues 5 Budget Vetoes
Mayor rejects funding for a broad range of council initiatives.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Wildenberg Hotel Will Be Redeveloped
Developer Que El-Amin giving 1856 building new life as anchor of housing development.
Nov 20th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
North Ave. Pop-Up Offers Mini-Stores
Bronzeville Collective launches new retail businesses by black and brown entrepreneurs.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Government Caused Segregation, Author Charges
“The Color of Law” writer Richard Rothstein speaks at MATC, galvanizes listeners.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Allison Dikanovic
New Development Plans for Streetcar
City details possible changes around a streetcar route to Walker's Point, Bronzeville, Harambee.
Oct 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Revitalizing Milwaukee’s Neighborhoods
It’s all about relationship building, local entrepreneurs say
Oct 18th, 2018 by Dave Fidlin
Streetcar Service Starts November 2nd
The Hop to launch with "Grand Hop-ening" celebration November 2nd-4th.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
13 Places on MLK Dr. Featured by Doors Open
Two century-old churches, art galleries, sausage factory and much more.
Sep 14th, 2018 by Max Nawara
King Dr. Streetcar Extension Plan Released
City and King Drive BID offer final plan for streetcar expansion and economic development.
Aug 26th, 2018 by Abby Ng
The Harambee Neighborhood’s Future?
Community oriented charrette process proposes designs for development to improve area.
Aug 21st, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Building Bridges Art Project Unveiled
Boys and Girls Clubs' youth create mural honoring civil rights pioneer Ruby Bridges.
Aug 17th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Skilled Trade Program Targets City Residents
One Hope Made Strong, founded in 2013, offers free construction trades training for central city residents.
Aug 16th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.
A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.
Aug 7th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Growing Bronzeville
City selling gateway to neighborhood
Aug 5th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Streetcar Starts Widespread Testing
Watch out, vehicle is now cruising along city streets across Downtown.
Jun 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Preview the New Black Holocaust Museum
Actor Danny Glover featured in opening celebration of building housing museum and Griot Apartments.
Jun 14th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Renderings for Streetcar Extensions
See conceptual plans for how The Hop could integrate with Bronzeville, Walker's Point
May 23rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
City Advances Streetcar Extension Plans
What will streetcar extensions look like in Walker's Point and Bronzeville?
May 22nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Non-profit Launches Program for Ex-Cons
Community Warehouse in Bronzeville and Walker's Point offers classes, coaching, jobs.
May 17th, 2018 by Meghan Rock, Elyse McFeggan and Chris Reisner
The Expanding Empire of Josh Jeffers
And why the curious contractor switcheroo for The Couture?
Apr 1st, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Developer Has Had Big Impact on City
Kalan Haywood has renovated Germania Building, developed subdivisions, apartment complexes, retail.
Feb 17th, 2018 by Talis Shelbourne
New Building for Bronzeville
Apartments and medical clinic coming to N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Jan 31st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Pete’s Fruit Market Blooms in Food Desert
Big hit with customers. 75% of workers from the neighborhood.
Jan 27th, 2018 by Talis Shelbourne
WEDC Gives $500,000 To Entrepreneur Groups
Milwaukee-based BizStarts and BrightStar are two of the state grant winners.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Dave Fidlin
Jesus Comes to Milwaukee
Production of Langston Hughes’ gospel song play ‘Black Nativity’ set in city’s Park West neighborhood.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Marguerite Helmers
Solutions for Affordable Housing Crisis?
City has shortage of affordable housing, high eviction rate. Experts share ideas at panel.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
Will Streetcar Gentrify Bronzeville?
Possible extension to that neighborhood offers benefits, raises concerns.
Nov 8th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes
Empty Storefronts Conference Scores Again
Annual conference on how to revitalize main street back in Milwaukee for its third year.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
City Holding Streetcar Planning Meetings Saturday
Meetings will focus on future plans for Walker's Point, Bronzeville
Nov 3rd, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Artists Enrich Garfield Apartments Grand Opening
Visual, musical and spoken-word artists celebrate opening of new complex on 4th and North.
Oct 31st, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
The Griot
New apartment complex, new Black Holocaust Museum, revitalized Bronzeville.
Oct 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
How Streetcar Could Change King Drive
Residents, business owners talk with city planners about a streetcar extension.
Oct 5th, 2017 by Elizabeth Baker
Community Warehouse Opens in Bronzeville
10,000 square foot retail space sells discounted home repair items.
Oct 4th, 2017 by Elliot Hughes
Pete’s Fruit Market Boosts Bronzeville
New grocery store comes after neighbors opposed Family Dollar moving in.
Sep 20th, 2017 by David Watters
Pete’s Fruit Market Comes To Bronzeville
Grocery targets food deserts, opens on North and MLK Dr. September 14.
Aug 30th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
Sherman Park Has Been a Melting Pot
Tracing the neighborhood’s German, Jewish and African American heritage.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhD
The Rise and Fall of Bronzeville
At its peak in the 1930s to 1950s, it had quite a history.
Aug 5th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhD
Sanders Project and Legacy Celebrated
Welford Sanders Lofts on near North Side bears the name of economic development icon.
Jun 21st, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Council Okays 6 Projects, 346 Apartments
Millions of dollars in new development in five neighborhoods.
Jun 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Bronzeville Rising
New apartment complex, new Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 16th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Foreclosed Homes to Become Artist Havens
City aims to cultivate artistic community instead of demolishing homes.
Jun 14th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Toy Guns Risky for Black Families?
Annual walk spotlights danger of kids with toy guns encountering police.
Jun 7th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
Guide to Milwaukee Farmers’ Markets
24 farmers' markets, all conveniently located within Milwaukee County.
May 8th, 2017 by Michael Holloway
Officials Celebrate Garfield Development
Groundbreaking for $17 million development and reopened Black Holocaust Museum.
Apr 5th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
East Side Gets Monster Pizza
Plus: New Blue Water Grill in Bronzeville. And Buckley's will expand.
Jan 13th, 2017 by Emily Thome
Inside the Welford Sanders Lofts
Former shoe factory becoming apartments and offices, will help revive MLK Drive.
Jan 10th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Entrepreneurs Pitch Ideas At Conference
St. Ann’s Center’s north-side campus provides incubator for possible start-up businesses.
Dec 17th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Council Okays Garfield Development
City TID will help finance Bronzeville development including Black Holocaust Museum.
Nov 23rd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Pete’s Fruit Market
New grocery store will be the community hub of Bronzeville
Nov 4th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Eat, Drink and Sleep in Walker’s Point
All of which can be accommodated at the soon to open Spanish themed Hotel Madrid.
Sep 27th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
Can Police-Community Relations Be Improved?
Bronzeville forum discusses issue, looks for solutions.
Aug 12th, 2016 by Mark Doremus
The Plight of Milwaukee’s War Children
Inner city violence creates a war zone for children. We need a solution.
Jul 25th, 2016 by The Shellow Group
Artists Lead Gathering on Racial Justice
Diverse group gathers at Alice’s Garden to declare that Black Lives Matter.
Jul 17th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Council Okays Streetcar to Bucks Arena
$40 million extension would add .75 miles to route, also connect convention center.
Jul 6th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Bronzeville and Walker Square Hail Bublr
Residents happy to get bike sharing stations in their neighborhoods.
Jul 2nd, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo
Rocky Marcoux Wins Committee Approval
DCD leader was thought to be in trouble, but city committee votes 4-0 to reconfirm.
Jun 28th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
