Deer District

Sip & Purr Moving to Brady Street

The cat cafe plans to relocate from Ivanhoe Pl. in 2024.

Revised Deer District Concert Hall Gets First Approval

City Plan Commission adds conditions about future hotel site and requires new safety plan.

Flat Out Friday, presented by Harley-Davidson, Races Back into Fiserv Forum on Feb. 23

Tickets Go On Sale Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. CT

The Antetokounmpo Brothers Open First United States Retail Store in The Trade Hotel

After Much Anticipation, AntetokounBros, the Branded Apparel Store Owned by Giannis Antetokounmpo and His Brothers, will open its Doors to Deer District and Visitors to The Trade

The MECCA Sports Bar and Grill and The Beer Garden to Host Baseball Playoff Watch Parties

Watch Parties to be held Oct. 3 and 4, and 5 if necessary

Milwaukee Bucks to Host Welcome Rally for Damian Lillard on Saturday, Sept. 30, on the Plaza at Fiserv Forum

Fans encouraged to arrive starting at 2 p.m.

Will Brewers Subsidy Include Community Benefits Deal?

Bucks agreed to guarantee local employment and union representation.

Electronics Recycling Event to Take Place in Deer District on Sept. 30

Presented by Dynamic Lifecycle Innovations and VIZIO

Mayor Johnson Responds To Stadium Funding Deal

Milwaukee wants to see development by Brewers and no taxation without representation.

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.

Brunch of Professionals Hosting Autumn Brunch At Deer District

BOP invites women to usher in Autumn with food and conversation

Sunday Pupday to Take Place in Deer District This Sunday, Sept. 3

Presented by Winston’s Wishes, Central Bark and Deer District BID 53

Mexican Fiesta, WMSE’s BBQ and Float Fest

Plus: A send-off party for Bounce Milwaukee.

National Issues Take Center Stage During GOP Debate in Milwaukee

Despite debate being in swing state, little touched on Wisconsin.

No Trump, But Republican Debate Fills Hotels, Creates Buzz

And draws protesters. Wednesday's event is first debate of 2024 GOP presidential race.

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.

Winter Farmers Market Announces Dates, New Location

Call for vendors open. New location planned, ditching Capitol Drive church.

Milwaukee Health Department Hosts 22nd Annual Back to School Health Fair

Deer District Bar Wants To Be Year-Round MECCA

The MECCA aims to 'invest in the neighborhood' with new menu of Wisconsin classics.

New Bar and Restaurant to Replace Buck Bradley’s

Copper, created by the owners of Pete's Pub, is expected to open by September.

Big Delay in Downtown Concert Halls

Will FPC Live ever build $50 to $60 million concert complex? Industry observers have their doubts.

Locust Street Festival Headlines Weekend of Fun

Plus: Lanterns, Wiscansin and MKE Black's summer market series.

Giannis and Brothers Opening Clothing Store

Second 'Antetokounbros' store (the first is in Athens) planned for Deer District.

Milwaukee Bucks Hire Adrian Griffin as Head Coach

City Seeks ‘Landmark Development’ for Downtown

Milwaukee seeks developer for multiple-building project near 5th and Wisconsin.

Brewers Floundering on Stadium Deal

Baseball Commissioner’s threat looks desperate, team’s lobbying looks inept.

Inside The Trade Hotel

Deer District hotel hopes to win lots of business, including from NBA teams.

UWM to award 3,400 degrees at commencement May 21

Red Sun Cafe Plans ‘Downtown Vibe’ on South Side

New bar, restaurant and hookah lounge slated to open on S. 27th St. in August.

NorthRock Partners Opens New Office in Milwaukee’s Deer District as it Continues Investment and Expansion in the Region

7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee

New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.

Marcus Hotels & Resorts Promotes Jeff Stewart to General Manager of Hilton Milwaukee City Center

Bucks Tightening Deer District Security Ahead of Playoffs

Community ambassadors, increased police presence and 'leave it at home' initiative aim to protect fans for Bucks postseason.

NBA Approves Haslam’s Acquisition of Milwaukee Bucks

Cleveland Browns' owner buying Marc Lasry's interest in team.

Joey Chestnut Crowned Qdoba World Champion

First-ever Qdoba event held in Deer District. Plus: 4 new vendors at Milwaukee food halls.

Deer District Becomes the Doggy District

Broken Bat celebrates its sixth birthday, pop-ups come to Crossroads Collective and much more.

First Round Tickets for Bucks Playoffs Presented by BMO Go On Sale this Tuesday, April 4 at 12 p.m.

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Names Mo Zell Interim Dean of the New College of the Arts and Architecture

City Has $16 Million Plan For Downtown Plaza

Vel R. Phillips Plaza would honor civil rights pioneer, anchor W. Wisconsin Ave. Will it serve streetcar?

See Inside The Couture’s Rise

Floors being poured on 5th level, while building core reaches 11th floor, 25% of final height.

Extended Parking Meter Hours Sparks City Hall Debate, Possible Repeal

But committee holds off for now, citing delayed implementation.

Mayor Cavalier Johnson Announces Funding Proposal for Vel R. Phillips Plaza in Westown

More than $15 million in proposed tax incremental financing dollars would convert a portion of a long-underutilized parcel into a public space named in honor of the iconic Milwaukee political activist and civil rights leader featuring both civic and transit amenities

Milwaukee Extends Downtown Parking Meters To 9 P.M., Adds Saturdays

Change intended to make it easier to park, but will also grow city's revenue.

Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant

City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.

Evers Proposes $9.3 Million For Iron District Stadium

Funding would advance $45 million soccer stadium.

The Trade Names Food and Beverage Director

Alexander Schubert will oversee operations at hotel's two restaurants, among other duties.

Bacon, Bloodies and Black-Owned Businesses Highlight Weekend Options

Plus: 414Flea and the return of the Greater Milwaukee Auto Show.

Jorge Masvidal’s Gamebred Boxing Comes to Fiserv Forum on April 1 Featuring Milwaukee’s Own Anthony Pettis

Tickets are on sale now

New Mass Timber Building Could Be Tallest in U.S.

Plan for The Edison is 28 stories, taller than Ascent, but shorter than Australian tower.

More Changes For North Avenue Market

Plus: N/A bar opens on East Side and Ninja Steakhouse in Downtown, and Bridgewater adds brunch.

Riverfront Warehouse Being Demolished For Timber Tower

It would be Milwaukee's second mass-timber high-rise building.

VISIT Milwaukee Launches ‘Good Things Brewing’ Television Show in 15 Midwestern Markets

In creating “Good Things Brewing,” VISIT Milwaukee seeks to introduce the destination and all its amenities to new viewers to increase awareness of and drive visitation to Milwaukee, which was recently named one of the top places in the world for a visit in 2023 by National Geographic.

New Sports Bar For Water Street?

Enigma Sports Bar is planned at location of former Buffalo Wild Wings.

The Spice House Closing King Drive Storefront

Historic downtown building is available for lease starting April 1.

Bucks May Do Housing Development on Sydney HiH Block

Exploring workforce housing. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

City Sproose Beer Returns to Black Husky

The spruced up brews are made with boughs from the city's Christmas tree.

Citizen Action Stages Protest of We Energies in Frigid Conditions

Calls out 11% price increase, discriminatory rates for low income people of color, foot-dragging on climate crisis

‘Good Things Brewing’ Sets Air Date

Milwaukee-centric TV show will be broadcast in midwestern cities on NBC starting Feb. 18.

A Packed Weekend of Holiday Events

Immersive Nutcracker experience, Christmas in Bay View and much more.

S’Lush Daiquiri Lounge Coming To Riverfront

Opening Dec. 9. Guests can expect comfort food, luxe decor and 15 daiquiri flavors.

New Downtown Bar In 1892 Building

LP or Local Pub would open in former Loaded Slate space near Deer District.

Inside the Newly Opened Journal Commons

Former newspaper headquarters now a 141-unit apartment building.

Council Unanimously Approves Deer District Concert Venues

Live Nation cleared to enter Milwaukee market, partner with Milwaukee Bucks.

2022 City Christmas Tree hails from the 10th District

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy November 1, 2022

Deer District Hotel Takes Shape

The Trade rises nine stories, with plenty of homages to Milwaukee and the Bucks embedded within.

Fiserv Moving Headquarters, More Than 750 Employees Downtown

Brookfield-based financial technology company with 44,000 employees moving HQ to former Boston Store building.

National Geographic Names Milwaukee A Top World City

City one of only five in U.S. to make magazine's list of top 25 global destinations.

Deer District Concert Halls Okayed Again

Zoning committee endorses project. Not our call to decide who is or isn't a monopoly, note Bauman, DCD.

Bucks Building Street Through Bradley Center Site

But only conditionally. Proposal hinges on approval of new concert venue.

Curd Fest Comes to Deer District

Plus: Hard Cider & Doughnut Fest, a flee market at Zocalo, a Paranormal conference and more.

Winter Farmers Market Ditching Deer District for Capitol Drive

Farmers market will relocate to church at 53rd and Capitol for upcoming season.

Ahead of Council Votes, FPC Announces Labor Agreements for Concert Venues

All jobs at proposed Live Nation-affiliated venues will be performed by union members.

The Final Weekend of Milwaukee Comedy Festival

Plus: Empty Bowls, a vintage fest and more.

Milwaukee Bars and Restaurants That Opened in September 2022

Two new chicken restaurants, new food hall and others opened their doors last month.

The Trade Milwaukee, An Autograph Collection Hotel Coming to Deer District, Welcomes New Team Members

Highly-anticipated hotel continues to build team ahead of 2023 opening

The Harlem Globetrotters Bring World Tour to Fiserv Forum on Dec. 31

Tickets On Sale Monday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. CT

Milwaukee Bucks Creating Deer District Business Improvement District

Self-taxing entity will be used to draw more events to area around Fiserv Forum.

Will Deer District Concert Halls Hurt City?

Will proposed venues bring more concerts to town or crush its current concert promoters?

Deer District Concert Venue Wins First Approval, Despite Objections

Other concert venues fight Live Nation's entrance into Milwaukee market.

The Trade Hotel Plans Rooftop Restaurant

Il Cervo, upscale Italian restaurant and bar on 9th floor, will overlook NBA arena and downtown skyline.

Autumn Is On in Milwaukee

With Harvest Fair, Czechtoberfest, Doors Open, Comic Con, a Bruce Springsteen tribute and more.

$7.5 Million Grant Will Help Create 5,000 New Minority Homeowners

Wells Fargo provides grant to boost homeownership for Milwaukee people of color.

Fat Tuesday Opens in Deer District

Atlanta-based daiquiri chain is churning out drinks at first midwest location.

Bucks Win Another World Championship!

But this time it's for the NBA 2K League video game.

FPC Files For Design Approval For Deer District Concert Complex

But opposition emerges and the Wisconsin Center District raises concern.

Oktoberfest? Yes. And Much More

Including Mexican Fiesta, WMSE's Backyard BBQ and the Summer Festival for Dogs.

Center Street Daze is Back

Plus: the Milwaukee Black Theater Festival, Dragon Boat races, Morning Glory Art Fair and more.

Opening Weekend for State Fair

Plus: Bronzeville Week, Black Arts Fest MKE, Brewtown Rumble and more.

Fiserv Forum Hosting Chicago Blackhawks

Arena hosting match this October between Blackhawks and the Minnesota Wild.

Report Finds Little Economic Impact From Soccer Stadiums

Think tank suggests city should insist on community benefits from subsidized stadium.

No More Miller Time At Fiserv Forum

Milwaukee Bucks beer sponsor is now Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch.

The Trade Hotel Tops Off

High-end, Deer District hotel with downtown views will open in March 2023.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Milwaukee Health Department Hosts 21st Annual Back-to-School Health Fair

State’s Largest HIV Clinic Relocating, Expanding

Vivent Health moving from Plankinton Ave. to former MATC building on 6th and McKinley.

Fiserv Again Flirts With Relocating Headquarters

Plus: Our recap of the week's real estate news

Wine Fest Returns to Milwaukee

Festival returns for its second year, this time at the Deer District, with some 200 wines and champagnes from across the globe.

Gimbel, Reilly, Guerin & Brown LLP Sponsors MKE Black Summer Marketplace in the Deer District’s Beer Garden

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.

Cannonball Productions Brings Seltzerland to Deer District on July 16

Hard Seltzer Festival Returns to Milwaukee