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Workers at New Downtown Music Venue Organize Union
Hospitality workers at Landmark Credit Union Live secure union recognition.
Mar 25th, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Proposed Deer District, Third Ward Hotels Change Brands
Developer pledges summer construction start on first project.
Mar 13th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
See Inside Landmark Credit Union Live Concert Venue
$70 million, 4,500-capacity, downtown venue hosts first event Wednesday evening.
Feb 25th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Loves Peter Feigin
Outgoing Bucks leader, replaced by the team, showered with praise by community, given rare 'key to the city.'
Feb 24th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
National Retailer Closing Third Ward Store
Upscale chain RH is leaving Wisconsin for a second time.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant Opens Downtown
ZX Sushi offerings include the Godzilla roll, Caterpillar roll and Sunny roll.
Feb 17th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Farmers Market Coming to Deer District
Plus: A pączki partnership, rotary sushi and the new face of Babe's Ice Cream.
Feb 8th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Convention Hotel, Theater Demolition Plan Gets Cold Reception
Skepticism about viability, quality of report.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Bucks Name New Team President
Peter Feigin had led team for 12 seasons.
Jan 5th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
117 New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in Milwaukee in 2025
The variety, passion and fun on display make the city more exciting.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Brewers Weigh In On Parking Lot Development Proposal
Final study estimates possible tax revenue -- if Brewers agree to it.
Dec 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Employ Milwaukee Moving To Edge of Downtown
County's workforce development agency will colocate with health care initiative.
Dec 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Will West Milwaukee Do Development Near Brewers Stadium?
If it does, the big losers will be Milwaukee taxpayers.
Dec 1st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
A Weekend Full of Holiday Cheer
Candy Cane Lane, Black Friday at Lakefront Brewery, Milwaukee Rep's 'A Christmas Carol' and more.
Nov 27th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
A Potpourri of Holiday Events Will Fill The Weekend
Deer District becomes Cheer District, New Wave Fest, MAM after Dark and the Domes holiday show.
Nov 20th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Nobody Will Miss I-794
Turning one mile of freeway in Downtown into a boulevard will have huge benefits.
Nov 13th, 2025 by Trent Wiesner
New Tenant For Third Street Tavern Space
Sports bar with relaxed atmosphere and comfort food menu could join Deer District.
Oct 23rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Bucks Reveal New Food and Drink Offerings For 2025-26 Season
Dirty soda, flame grilled meat, Hawaiian pretzel bites and more.
Oct 20th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
A Boo-eautiful Weekend Awaits
Halloween is two weeks away, but Halloween events start now.
Oct 16th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Naming Rights Partner Announced For Deer District Concert Venue
Area financial institution puts its name on once-controversial venue.
Oct 8th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Antlers Up, Two New Businesses Join Deer District
Entertainment complex across from Fiserv Forum will look different this fall.
Sep 30th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Third Ward Hotel Wins Design Review Board Approval
But historic preservation decision still needed on first floor windows.
Sep 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in August
Nine new additions include a taqueria, 80s-themed bar and halal restaurant.
Sep 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Explorium Unveils Final Good City Rebrand
Plus: Tea, taverns and a "top tier" restaurant.
Aug 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
City Will Subsidize Conversion of 1870s-Era Building To Housing
Ornate, Second Empire-style building will get a second lease on life.
Aug 26th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Deer District Apartments Pivot To Being Entirely Affordable
How development was transformed by public cash from 3 different sources.
Aug 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bar Taking Over Key Deer District Spot
High-profile operator slated to replace Bucks-affiliated sports bar.
Aug 13th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Third Ward Hotel Would Be ‘Perfectly Precise’
European brand promises 'sophisticated' hotel for city's most chic neighborhood.
Jul 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Hotel Planned for Third Ward
Two past collaborators appear poised to team up on project.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Large Pabst Apartment Complex Sold
Investor with local ties buys 118-unit complex at a premium over assessed value.
Jul 7th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
AJ Bombers Announces Closing Date
Longstanding burger joint to close by year's end.
Jun 26th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Bucks Violating Promises on Unions?
Adding non-union businesses to Deer District after making promises to get state subsidy.
Jun 5th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Council Approves Proposed Deer District Hotel
Moxy Hotel was caught in crossfire over fight about The Trade hotel.
Jun 3rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
WisDOT Unveils Four Options To Rebuild I-794
Open house draws hundreds, but a decision on preferred alternative is still more than a year away.
May 30th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Moxy Hotel Passed by Divided Committee, Sets Up Council Showdown
Deer District project hit by proxy war over unionizing The Trade.
May 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Stadium Authority Seeks Study to Redevelop Brewers Parking Lots
Mayor Johnson has criticized 'sea of parking.' Ballpark district seeks consultant.
May 28th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Deer District Concert Venue Takes Shape
New venue fills portion of former Bradley Center site.
May 23rd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
RNC Report Says Convention Had $321 Million Economic Impact
Host-sponsored report touts impact more than 50% larger than predicted.
May 20th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Nature & Culture Museum Rises
New museum, new name, new view on way into Downtown.
May 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Delays Consideration of New Downtown Hotel
Moxy Hotel proposal leads to messy meeting, closed session with City Attorney.
May 6th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Union Describes ‘Pervasive’ Union Busting Campaign at Trade Hotel
Union election remains unresolved pending investigation of company's tactics.
May 5th, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Summerfest Music Deal Faces Lawsuit
An exclusive concert deal with Live Nation affiliate. Must city reveal the details?
Apr 21st, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Anti-Trust Case Against Live Nation Could Impact Milwaukee
Pabst Theater, other concert venues could be subpoenaed, helped or hurt.
Apr 14th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
Good City Brewing Replacement Opens on East Side
Wayfinder offers globally inspired small plates, craft cocktails and beer from both Good City and Explorium.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Council Committee Approves $100 Million Deer District, MATC Project
Technical college to pay millions to include new athletic facility in mixed-use development.
Feb 25th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Explorium Reveals Plans For Good City Taprooms, Including One Closure
Two rebrands are set to occur in the coming months.
Feb 20th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Hotel Pits Labor Groups Against One Another
Public hearing on second proposed Deer District hotel centers on union battle at first one.
Feb 18th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Designs Revealed For Two Proposed Buildings
A new Deer District hotel and a 7-story East Side apartment building.
Feb 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
City, Bucks, Plan Commission Happy With Deer District Apartments Design
The design for 'a complex site with some complex constraints' wins approval.
Jan 29th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Housing Conversion Planned for Aging Downtown Office Building
Top floors of Clark Building would find new life as affordable housing.
Jan 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
See Updated Plans For Deer District Apartments, MATC Gym
Jeffers plans to break ground this summer on full-block development
Jan 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Riverwalk Plaza Will Be Named For Visionary Developer
Gary Grunau was longtime champion of big civic projects, including riverwalk system.
Jan 14th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Explorium, Good City Owners Reveal Details of Acquisition, Future Plans
Dan Katt and Mike Doble discuss motivation for sale, plans for future and broader implications for craft brewing.
Jan 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Explorium Buys Good City In Continued Craft Beer Shakeup
Four Good City locations will be rebranded as part of Explorium's big expansion.
Jan 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes, Street Reconstructions Proposed
$33 million effort aims to improve Downtown, Historic Third Ward and Walker's Point.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Nine-Story Hotel Planned for Deer District
New hotel would be second built next to Fiserv Forum.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Coffee Truck Joining Southside Food Park
Elevate Coffee is making plans to open at Zocalo.
Nov 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Construction Progressing at Deer District Concert Venue
$70 million venue is on-track to open in late 2025.
Oct 16th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in September
Seafood restaurant, throwback bar, shawarma spot and more opened last month.
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Bucks Introduce Global Sustainability Partner
German-based Wilo aims to make Fiserv the 'most sustainable arena in the world.'
Sep 25th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Connect Marketplace Highlights Milwaukee as Convention Site
3 day event at Baird Center showcases city to some 1,000 meeting planners across U.S.
Aug 28th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Mexican Fiesta and the WMSE Backyard BBQ
Plus: A slow roll bike ride and Float Fest
Aug 22nd, 2024 by Michael Holloway
Harris and Walz Rally Voters in Milwaukee
18,000 people jammed Fiserv Forum to cheer Democratic presidential ticket on a one-night break from Chicago’s DNC.
Aug 21st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee’s Green Schoolyards Gain National Attention
Seattle and other cities learning from Milwaukee's 'incredibly inspiring' work.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Michael Timm
7 Businesses Located Inside RNC ‘Hard Zone’
They will only serve RNC attendees, not the general public during convention.
Jul 8th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Election Scheduled for Trade Hotel Union
Union will move forward on election despite charges of unfair labor practices.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Trade Hotel Files for Union Election, Organizers Object
MASH wants recognition instead of a vote.
May 31st, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Trade Hotel Union Files Charges for Labor Law Violations
Complaints allege company barred pro-union communications. NLRB will investigate.
May 20th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Trade Hotel Workers Organizing Union
Lead organizer Milwaukee Area Service and Hospitality Workers alleges labor violations.
May 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in April
The list of 15 include a boba cafe, sandwich shop and Thai restaurant.
May 1st, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Becoming More Unionized
Unions scoring notable victories, not in manufacturing but in the service industry.
Apr 24th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Bucks Honor Incarcerated Work Program Graduates
Milwaukee Bucks offered a 'life changing experience' for six incarcerated men.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown
'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
The Return of the Milwaukee Film Festival
And don't forget to celebrate Milwaukee Day.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Michael Holloway
City Will Redesign King Drive, Pere Marquette Park
And build a protected bike lane on W. Highland Avenue.
Apr 11th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
The New Fashioned Hosting April Grand Opening
Three events on April 6-7 will offer curling, custard, cocktails and more.
Mar 25th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
LP Releases New Menu of Thai, Laotian Dishes
The downtown tavern has partnered with Sticky Rice to revamp its food offerings.
Mar 18th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Grocery Store Opens In The Brewery District
Go Grocer offers "top 40" grocery items, plus cleaning supplies, alcohol and more.
Mar 14th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Public Approval Process Starting For Country’s Tallest Mass Timber Building
And company hopes to build an even taller building next door.
Feb 29th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
The New Fashioned Announces Restaurant Partner For Deer District Project
Opening April 5 with Benson's Restaurant Group as its restaurant and catering partner.
Jan 30th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
The Herb Kohl Way
"Living a life full of good deeds and service.' Hundreds gathered to honor US Senator and Bucks owner.
Jan 13th, 2024 by Evan Casey
New Bar Planned For Punch Bowl Social Space
The New Fashioned will offer food and drink, entertainment and shopping.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Weekend Offers Free Zoo, Polar Plunge
And a whole lot of New Year's Eve options.
Dec 29th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
The Return of Black Husky’s Christmas Tree Spruce Beer
4th annual version of beer brewed with boughs from the city's Christmas tree.
Dec 11th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Bars Hosting Many Holiday Pop-Ups
Plus: 10 new bars and restaurants open and farewell (sort of) to Clock Shadow Creamery.
Dec 10th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Revised Deer District Concert Venue Wins Key Approval
Council's zoning committee votes yes. Full council vote expected next week.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Could Brewers ‘Sea of Parking’ Lots Be Developed?
Bucks, Packers have built restaurants, hotel, apartments. Brewers urged to do the same.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Evan Casey
Bucks, Jeffers Plan Deer District Apartments
New building would rise between The Trade and Aloft hotels.
Nov 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Punch Bowl Social Has Closed
Entertainment-focused bar and restaurant in Deer District had tumultuous run. The chain maintains 14 locations in U.S.
Oct 24th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Fiserv Forum Unveils Food and Drink Offerings For 2023-24
New menu highlights small Milwaukee businesses, Johnsonville products and more.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
3 Pro Sports Venues Cost $1.9 Billion
Funding for Brewers (twice) Packers and Bucks facilities mostly came from taxpayers.
Oct 23rd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Sip & Purr Moving to Brady Street
The cat cafe plans to relocate from Ivanhoe Pl. in 2024.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Revised Deer District Concert Hall Gets First Approval
City Plan Commission adds conditions about future hotel site and requires new safety plan.
Oct 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Will Brewers Subsidy Include Community Benefits Deal?
Bucks agreed to guarantee local employment and union representation.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Erik Gunn
Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal
Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Republicans Unveil Brewers Funding Plan With $600 Million In State, Local Taxes
Milwaukee would end up paying more for stadium than it did the first time.
Sep 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene and Sophie Bolich
Mexican Fiesta, WMSE’s BBQ and Float Fest
Plus: A send-off party for Bounce Milwaukee.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
National Issues Take Center Stage During GOP Debate in Milwaukee
Despite debate being in swing state, little touched on Wisconsin.
Aug 24th, 2023 by Anya van Wagtendonk and Corrinne Hess
No Trump, But Republican Debate Fills Hotels, Creates Buzz
And draws protesters. Wednesday's event is first debate of 2024 GOP presidential race.
Aug 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Deer District Venue Downsized, But New Hotel Could Join It
Plus: Wine distributor sets up shop on Bradley Rd. and a recap of week's real estate news.
Aug 20th, 2023 by Jeramey JanneneNeighborhood Buildings
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1051 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave.
Site of FPC Live concert venue, known as Landmark Credit Union Live.
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420 W. Juneau Ave.
205-room The Trade Marriott Autograph Collection hotel.
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Field House Flats
Proposed 269-unit apartment building.
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Fiserv Forum
Arena for the Milwaukee Bucks
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Fiserv Forum Entertainment Center
Entertainment facility featuring bars and restaurants immediately east of Fiserv Forum.
