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A ‘Mini Zocalo’ for Silver City
Plus: Two projects progressing in Bay View and a new tenant for Company Brewing space.
Sep 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative Will Close
But VIA Community Development Corp will take over much of its work.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Meredith Melland
Milwaukee Reaches Mayor’s Protected Bike Lane Goal
Mayor Cavalier Johnson calls it a 'great start,' pledges to keep going.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs
And one type of property owner is overwhelmingly responsible.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Leader For One of Milwaukee’s Leading Foundations
Lianna Bishop will replace Gina Stilp at Zilber Family Foundation.
Jan 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City
City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.
May 29th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Proposal Would Allow Food Trucks To Return To W. Capitol Drive
Concerns about traffic safety, litter, prompted ban.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Most Popular MCTS Routes in 2023
Top route had 7,300 rides per day. Future BRT corridors rank among most popular.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
VIA CDC’s Affordable Houses Are Test of New Building Technique
Structure of homes, sold at affordable prices, will be pre-assembled in factory near Teutonia and Hampton.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Burnham Park Food Truck Zone Unveiled
Designated parking allows six trucks to operate on the street, combatting overcrowding and safety concerns.
Aug 9th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
New Food Truck Restrictions Approved
Time limits, distance minimums, other rules target bad actors, say sponsors Brostoff and Zamarripa.
May 31st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Food Trucks Face New Restrictions
Proposal includes downtown time limit and ban on operating within 50 feet of a restaurant.
May 16th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Millennial Homeownership in Milwaukee Up 157% in Five Years
Third-fastest growth in U.S., behind only Richmond, Virginia, and Las Vegas.
Apr 11th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Construction Underway on Traffic Calming Projects
New curb bump-outs and other interventions aim to reduce reckless driving.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Burnham Playfield Reopens To Happy Crowd
Southside park boasts splash pad, playground, futsal and basketball courts, soccer and baseball fields
Jun 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs
Plan to combat reckless driving, protect pedestrians using ARPA funds.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Traffic Calming Efforts Advancing On Two Downtown Arteries
Water and Van Buren streets would be rebuilt with a focus on safety.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
JoAnna Bautch Hired to Lead VIA CDC
Bautch replaces Brianna Sas-Pérez at helm of near-southside nonprofit.
Mar 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Van Buren Could Receive Protected Bike Lane
City of Milwaukee considering three options.
Feb 24th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Board District 12 Election Preview
Four candidates, with no incumbent, running for south-side county supervisor seat. Here are their views.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
City Poised To Use $8.5 Million From TIFs to Combat Reckless Driving
Projects located near Midtown Center, Burnham Park and East Town.
Feb 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Sas-Pérez Stepping Down, VIA CDC Hiring New Executive Director
New leader sought for one of Milwaukee's leading community development corporations.
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Latinx Medical Students Doing COVID-19 Outreach
Going to south-side churches, fairs, festivals with information about the disease and vaccines.
Nov 4th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Sas-Pérez Appointed to WHEDA Board
VIA CDC director Brianna Sas-Pérez joins powerful affordable housing board.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Vaccination of North Side Youth Lags Behind County Average
High school students discuss the vaccine, hesitancy and school during COVID-19.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
VIA Continues Mission of Affordable Housing, Economic Development
Formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, organization rebranded as 'VIA' to better connect with Spanish-speaking community.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
2020 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
23rd annual awards program goes virtual, but still finds 31 winners across the city.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Add Black-Owned Restaurants To Your Takeout List
Milwaukee Black Restaurant Week returns for the fifth year.
May 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Resources for Homeowners During the Pandemic
These resources can help you with critical repairs to your home.
May 7th, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Draws Praise for Work Addressing COVID-19
Organization provided tests for over two-thirds of cases on south side. Officials say it is slowing spread.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Cluster Growing on City’s South Side
Hispanic community being hard hit by fast growing cluster.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Candidates
Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Races
Six of 15 Common Council seats feature three or more candidates.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Plans for Walker’s Point Site
Plus: Former Central Steel & Wire building being expanded, senior housing for South Side.
Sep 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Campaign Will Fund South Side Futsal Courts
No neighborhood has more kids. LBWN raising final $25,000 to complete soccer project.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission
Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Upgrades to Layton Boulevard West
Catalytic projects for homes, parks, retail corridors are changing neighborhood.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Zilber Initiative Helps Near South Side
Home ownership, retail corridors revived in Silver City, two other neighborhoods.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Frank Lloyd Wright House B
One of his six American System-Built homes on Burnham. Quite a history. Quite a home.
Oct 26th, 2018 by Michael Horne
How Joe Zilber Changed Lindsay Heights
Zilber Initiative's funding leveraged $111 million investment in near North Side neighborhood.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Silver City Festival Celebrates Diversity
South side neighborhood showcases Latino and Asian food, dance, art.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
Program Seeks to Beautify the City
Community Improvement Project has given $1.1 million to 300 projects.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
South Side Group Builds Community Pride
Block projects by Layton Boulevard non-profit improves neighborhood
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker
America’s Leading Concertina Bar
Formerly Altenburg's, now Kochanski's, still preserving an old Milwaukee tradition.
Jan 18th, 2018 by Michael Horne
New Vegetarian, Mexican Restaurants
Plus: Silver City's first coffee shop, Stella Van Buren adds brunch.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Jennifer Rick
Turnkey Home Available for Sale
Layton Boulevard West program has spent more than $3.5 million to purchase, renovate homes.
Jun 8th, 2017 by Keith Schubert
How to Rehab the Near South Side
Since 2012, non-profit program gave $239,000 in grants to 232 homeowners.
Mar 4th, 2017 by Alexandria Bursiek
City Helps Low-Income Homeowners
Program started in 2014 provides no-interest deferred-payment loans to finance repairs.
Oct 7th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Program Combats Foreclosures
Layton Boulevard West Neighbors has invested $3.5 million to renovate foreclosed properties in the area, but housing challenges remain.
Sep 15th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Point-Counterpoint for Three Council Races
The views (or non-views) of aldermen Bauman, Donovan and Perez — and their opponents.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
$1 Beers Every Weekday at McKiernan’s
A classic South Side bar with cheap macro-brews, yet with Guinness and Smithwick’s.
Oct 16th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
Pop-Up Museum Celebrates Local Culture
A museum pops up at the Silver City International Food & Art Walk
Sep 16th, 2015 by Karen Slattery
How to Grow a Non-Profit
In 16 years as head of Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, Charlotte John-Gomez grew its budget from $70,000 to more than $1 million.
May 15th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Guide to City’s Urban Gardens
Milwaukee has more than 15 urban gardens and the warm weather is coming soon.
Apr 8th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey
Charter School Leaders Say Oversight Needed
Republican plan for Milwaukee would allow high-performing charter schools to replicate without any approving authority.
Apr 7th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
You, Too, Can Buy a Home
Homeownership Fair helps renters see how they can save money by buying a home.
Mar 12th, 2015 by Matthew Wisla
Big Dreams for Menomonee Valley
Second redevelopment plan for area envisions Riverwalk and food and beverage manufacturing district.
Mar 3rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Santa Cycle Rampage Goes National
Milwaukee had as many as 1,000 cycling Santas, and cities like Boston, Chicago, Kansas City and Minneapolis also had rampages.
Dec 12th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
More Homes Getting Renovated in South Side Neighborhood
The non-profit Layton Boulevard West Neighbors group has awarded 95 home improvement grants.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
The Legacy of Frank Lloyd Wright
His impact on Milwaukee, and connection to other architects and cities. First of a series.
Jul 2nd, 2014 by Christopher Hillard
In Defense of Milwaukee
City is making progress on foreclosures and the report claiming 40% of mortgages are underwater is hogwash.
Jun 10th, 2014 by Josh Zepnick
Winners & Great Photos of 2014 Mayor’s Design Awards
From the new Pizza Man to Radio Milwaukee to Junior House Lofts, the winners span many styles and neighborhoods. Photo Galleries of every winning design.
May 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Life at the Corner Stores
There are more than 300 in the city, and they are often the lifeblood of their neighborhoods.
Apr 25th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
Meet the Graduates of Bike Intern Program
South Side non-profit teaches high school kids mobile bike repair and customer service.
Apr 24th, 2014 by Kelly Meyerhofer
The Resistible Rise of Public Art
More and more of it is scattered about the city. But how much of it does anyone actually like?
Mar 21st, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
Program Gives Renters Chance to Buy Foreclosed Homes
South Side non-profit rehabs vacant homes and sets up rent-to-own deals.
Mar 20th, 2014 by Karen Slattery
The Pho Capital of Milwaukee
Silver City restaurants are serving Pho at a reduced price to celebrate Asian culture in a revitalized neighborhood.
Feb 26th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Frigid Weather Endangers Animals
Stray cats and dogs may suffer hypothermia, frostbite, swollen footpads and other ailments, animal shelters and hospitals find.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Karen Slattery
The House With No Energy Costs
Renovation of foreclosed South Side duplex equips it with solar and other upgrades, now has no energy bill.
Jan 17th, 2014 by Maria Corpus
Three More Neighborhoods Will Get City Loans
Pulaski Park, St. Joseph’s and Martin Drive neighborhoods now eligible for TIN loan program to increase property values and owner occupancy.
Jan 7th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
The History and Future of Santa Rampage
Could event become a victim of its own success? Organizers consider changes in format.
Dec 6th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Santa Cycle Rampage Rocks Out
The English Beat flew in from Britain to play and the turnout was great.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
The New Non-Profit Kingpins
As SDC declines, groups like Community Advocates and Next Door are on the rise.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Can Art Transform a Neighborhood?
Art work in Burnham Park, one of four art pieces created as part of the Typeface project, gets good marks from residents.
Nov 12th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman
MPS Funding Continues to Decline
Loss of 19,000 students since 2003 and recent decline in its charter schools pushes revenue downward.
Oct 29th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Dan Adams
How a former Peace Corps worker became a neighborhood organizer on the South Side.
Sep 9th, 2013 by Tracey Pollock
A South Side Tour of Homes
Sponsored by BMO Harris Bank, it showed potential homeowners the charms of three South Side neighborhoods.
Jun 19th, 2013 by Maggie Quick
Blustery Bob Donovan’s Bungalow
The cranky South Side alderman has a modest, pleasant little home.
Jun 14th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Mobile Bike Hub Unveiled
It will provide bicycle parts, maintenance help, and safety lessons for three south-side neighborhoods.
May 22nd, 2013 by Dave Reid
A Neighborhood On the Rise
Efforts to improve the Layton Boulevard West Neighborhood are bearing fruit.
Nov 28th, 2012 by Edgar Mendez
Home Contest is a Big Winner
Most Improved Home Contest offers $7,000 in prize money, generates $164,000 in home improvements.
Nov 20th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Doors Open to Frank Lloyd Wright
A virtual tour of Frank Lloyd Wright's American System-Built homes.
Oct 10th, 2012 by Erik Ljung
Urban Husbandry is Alive and Well in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee, urban husbandry is not just a theory; it is a key component in the approach in the Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative.
Aug 10th, 2010 by Michael Schubert
Dem Challenge for Panzer Seat
The disarray of the Republican 20th Senate District has convinced the Democratic Party to field a write-in candidate for primary.
Aug 23rd, 2004 by Michael HorneNeighborhood Buildings
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1217 S. 35th St.
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1646 S. 28th St.
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1755 S. 32nd St.
Site of Burnham Playfield
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1920 S. 37th St.
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3121-3123 W. Greenfield Ave.
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3736 W. Mitchell St.
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St. Joseph Center
First phase (1890) designed by Herman Schnetzky. Owned by School Sisters of St. Francis. A portion of the property was redeveloped as the Maria Linden apartments (2735 W. Greenfield Ave. in 2013.
