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Big Plans for West Side Unveiled
Plan envisions public market and major grocery, movie theater and indoor sports complex.
Jun 22nd, 2016 by Michael Horne
Aldermen Unveil Anti-Violence Initiative
Hamilton and 11 other aldermen call for “holistic approach” to gun violence.
Jun 8th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Can Black Holocaust Museum Be Reborn?
New Maures Development complex could house it on ground floor, but details are scanty.
May 18th, 2016 by Mark Doremus
Two Mystery Restaurants Opening
One in Third Ward, one in Delafield, but the names are yet to be revealed.
Apr 19th, 2016 by Alex Baker
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
The Story Of Wisconsin
First Stage has produced series of six plays about state's history, winning MANDI nod.
Feb 28th, 2016 by Morgan Hughes
How “Doors Open” Became a Success
58% of last year's attendees went to neighborhoods they'd never seen.
Jan 27th, 2016 by Karen Slattery
Street Closing on Arena Agenda
Murphy makes appointments to WCD board; City to retain naming rights for garage
Sep 21st, 2015 by Michael Horne
Bike Ride Celebrates Harvest Day
Walnut Way energizes annual Harvest Day with community bike ride
Sep 15th, 2015 by Stephanie Harte
Festival Features Bronzeville’s History
Bronzeville Arts & Cultural Festival featured culture, arts and entertainment and of course commerce.
Aug 8th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic
Second Healthy Food Market on MLK Drive?
Proposed deli and produce market would help transform "food desert."
Jul 31st, 2015 by Mark Doremus
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
Locations of Next 35 Bike Stations Announced
New Bublr stations will blanket East Side with other locations in 12 neighborhoods. Here is complete list.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
The House That Launched Riverwest 24
Jeramey Prach founded the 24-hour bike race and his modest, 19th century home, now greatly expanded, is the race's start and finish line.
Jul 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Changes in Garfield School Development Plan
High costs of converting school building at 4th and Garfield will mean 30 rather than 60 apartment units.
May 19th, 2015 by Mark Doremus
We Want a New Arena!
Bradley Center rally organized by MMAC featured five speakers touting the benefits of building a taxpayer-subsidized NBA arena.
Apr 29th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Bronzeville Art Studio Seeks to Serve Youth
Brothers who run studio offer after school programs and a "safe place" for neighborhood youth.
Apr 26th, 2015 by Karen Slattery
Bucks Plan Envisions Arena Streetcar
$1 billion plan for new arena and other development would transform Park East land and tear down Bradley Center.
Apr 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Rise of Suburban Style Homes
A variety of Postwar architecture is on display in Milwaukee, as is the counter-revolution of New Urbanist development.
Mar 12th, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
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
Why I Support the Streetcar
Not moving forward will send a wrong message to all those looking to invest in Milwaukee, a city businessman argues.
Jan 26th, 2015 by Russell Rossetto
More Protected Bike Lanes and Greenways Needed
2015 agenda by Bike Federation will push city for these and other improvements.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
How Wisconsin Punishes the Poor
National Public Radio reports how poor people who can’t pay fines lose their drivers licenses.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Architects Develop Plans for Near South Side
Charette creates architectural plans for underdeveloped parts of Clarke Square and Silver City neighborhoods.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger
Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Skybox Sports Bar Opening
Bar on MLK Dr. and next to Gee’s Clippers is already drawing NBA and NFL players.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Helena Marie Fahnrich
From The Moderne
Its signature penthouse, known as “THIRTY 01,” may offer the best view of the city.
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
2014 Bronzeville Arts & Cultural Festival
Festival kicked off Bronzeville Week, a celebration that is also aimed at redeveloping the neighborhood.
Aug 4th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Bronzeville Art Project Lets Children Lead the Way
Artist Laci Coppins works with students on art project with positive vision for the neighborhood.
Jul 1st, 2014 by Hannah Byron
Faces of the City
Show at Art is For Lovers gallery features photos of city people and neighborhoods.
Jun 9th, 2014 by Brittany Carloni
City Unveils Design Ideas for Bronzeville
Six architectural firms helped with ideas, centered around west North Avenue.
Mar 18th, 2014 by Mark Doremus
Remembering Donna Schlieman, Historic Preservationist
A longtime leader with Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, who helped defeat the Pabst City proposal, died on Friday.
Dec 23rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Big Ideas for Bronzeville?
Loft apartments, a jazz club and multi-story hotel were among the development ideas for at a brainstorming session.
Dec 20th, 2013 by Mark Doremus
Cream City Ribbon
How to revive a traditional manufactured product, add environmental sustainability, and become a success.
Oct 1st, 2013 by Tracey Pollock
King Drive Owner Under Fire, Taxpayers Could Lose $212,000
Ald. Coggs assails company for promising local grocery and leasing to Dollar Tree instead.
Jul 3rd, 2013 by Shakara Robinson
How to Revive MLK Drive
Community development leader Welford Sanders is working to upgrade residential housing in the neighborhood.
May 6th, 2013 by Kaitlyn Farmer and Patrick Leary
Style’s Superior Barbershop
Serving the MLK neighborhood for 40 years, Styles has become a key community institution.
Apr 15th, 2013 by Tony Atkins
City Looks to Jumpstart Bronzeville Revival
Plans for redeveloped district includes restaurants, taverns, theaters, museums and artists’ studios.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Mark Doremus
Amongst Kaszubes
This week, we forgo the easy target of the Wisconsin State Fair and instead crash the annual Polish reunion on Jones Island.
Aug 11th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Bronzeville Takes a Small Step Forward
At the July 20th, 2010 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee the committee unanimously voted to approve $171,000 in TIF funds, from TID #59, to assist in the redevelopment of a building at 642 W. North Ave.
Jul 21st, 2010 by Dave Reid
Riemer: “Ready to Run”
This terse note from Riemer almost sounds like a Bill Christofferson soundbite, which means it's a good one.
Feb 14th, 2005 by Michael Horne
ABC and the Gay Governor
The catch, is that McGreevey announced he was gay, while the lover says he, himself, is straight.
Aug 16th, 2004 by Michael Horne
A Chance to Speak Up for North Ave
"The Bronzeville project is one of the most important ventures ever planned for the 6th Aldermanic District, and I believe that it can be a dynamic, credible, and viable venue for the community."
Aug 9th, 2004 by Michael Horne
