Deer District

Deer District Market Returns to Plaza

Downtown market with many vendors open evenings on weekly basis in July and August.

City Making Progress on Reckless Driving

Mayor Johnson providing leadership. But more needs to be done.

New Hotel Hints At Potential of Deer District

The Trade could be a key connecting piece between Fiserv Forum and Downtown, activating forlorn W. Juneau Ave.

NASCAR Tailgate Experience Comes to Deer District on July 2

Summerfest Is Here!

Plus: Greek Fest, Shakespeare in the Park, Tour of America's Dairyland, World Naked Bike Ride and more.

The Loaded Slate Tavern Has Closed

After 11 years the downtown sports bar near Juneau and MLK Dr. has closed.

Iron District Apartments Subsidy Gets First Approval

Michigan Street Commons would bring 99 units of affordable housing to Westown.

Fitness on the Plaza Presented by BUCKSFit and Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Health Network Returns to Deer District

YogaSix, Shred415, Wisconsin Athletic Club and Dropout Fight Club to Hold Fitness Classes on the Plaza in Deer District Throughout Summer

Margarita Fest makes its way to the Deer District

Sample from dozens of Milwaukee’s top margarita-makers, enjoy live music, entertainment and food.

About That Brewers ‘Entertainment District’

It’s not exactly a new idea. Do the Brewers even want it? Could it help support the team?

Do More Guns Mean More Killings?

All the data, global, national and in Wisconsin, tells a similar story.

The Battle For Downtown Concert Venues

It’s Live Nation and the Bucks vs. Gary Witt and the Pabst. Which proposal will win?

State Republicans Want More Guns

Party convention document opposes background checks, red flag laws, supports open and concealed carry without permits.

414Life Plans New Initiative To Disrupt Violence This Summer

Project will train residents, provide resources and programming in seven neighborhoods.

Bucks, FPC Plan Downtown Concert Venue

Two buildings with 800 and 4,000 person capacities on former Bradley Center site.

More Renderings of Downtown ‘Iron District’ Released

11-acre development with new soccer stadium, concert venue lists big-name supporters.

Soccer Stadium, Concert Venue Planned For Downtown

6th and Michigan complex would transform Westown and impact local concert business.

Do Juvenile Curfews Reduce Crime?

Research indicates tactic recently employed by Milwaukee has little effect on crime.

Milwaukee On Pace For Record Homicides

81 homicide victims in county so far this year, up from 65 at this point in 2021.

Downtown Curfew Instituted, Bucks Watch Party Canceled

Mass shooting triggers two-night curfew for individuals under 21, Bucks cancel Deer District party.

17 People Shot, 10 In Custody From Water Street Shooting

21 people shot across three incidents downtown Friday night following Bucks game.

New Giannis Mural Completed

A 54-feet-high mural on E. Wisconsin has Giannis looking west toward Fiserv Forum.

Wine Bar Opens in Downtown Food Hall

Also new this week: Walker's Point coffee house, Deer District daiquiri bar, Sticky Rice on Brady St.

Should Milwaukee Remove A Second Freeway?

1.5-mile-long Wisconsin Highway 175, formerly US 41, could become a boulevard.

Supervisor Burgelis Encourages Public Participation in Highway 175 Study

Daiquiri Bar Opening in Deer District

The first Midwest location for Fat Tuesday, a national daiquiri bar franchise.

More Chicago Hot Dogs for Milwaukee

Plus: Vendetta Coffee comes to Walker's Point, Bavette reopens, new downtown cocktail bar and more.

Bucks Watch Party Presented by Motorola Edge Operating with Limited Services for Game 2 Due to Weather

Milwaukee Downtown announces summer schedule, reveals Heart(beats) of the City series

“Summer in the City” campaign to bundle Downtown’s summer happenings and offer a staycation giveaway

Downtown Gets Three-Story Giannis Mural

It will be the fifth, and largest, Milwaukee mural honoring Antetokounmpo.

Cocktail Lounge Planned for Downtown

A specialty cocktail bar planned for Century Buidlng at 228 W. Wells St.

Brunch is Back at Punch Bowl Social

Re-Opened Venue Resumes its Beloved Brunch

Downtown Food Hall Adds Organic Market

Plus: La Dama reopens, Ruta's Indian Cafe adds brunch, Bavette moves and Deer District adds daiquiri bar.

Daiquiri Bar Planned Near Deer District

S’lush Daiquiri Bar and Event Space planned for 1110 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.

The Return of Punch Bowl Social

Also new: Bulldog Ale House in West Allis, Latin Gastropub in Bay View, Crafty Cow menu at all locations.

Punch Bowl Social Milwaukee Re-Opens March 16

Deer District Food, Beverage and Entertainment Destination Returns Just in Time for St. Patrick’s Day and Basketball

New Restaurant, Tavern For Turner Hall

Turning Tables Tavern and Eatery will be a teaching kitchen and help aspiring restaurateurs.

The Trade Starts To Climb

New hotel across the street from Fiserv Forum will ultimately rise nine stories.

RINKA Expands to Florida

Milwaukee-based architecture firm opens office in Fort Lauderdale.

Fiserv Forum Wins Environmental Award

Milwaukee Bucks arena is now certified LEED Gold.

Flat Out Friday Presented By Harley-Davidson Races Back Into Fiserv Forum March 4

Tickets On Sale Friday, January 7 at 10 A.M. CT

Good City Brewing Gives Housing Grants

Grants to four nonprofits. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Bucks Make Historic Visit to White House

First NBA champion to be honored since 2016.

Return of the Winter Farmer’s Market

Plus, the Midwest Gaming Classic, a tiny art show, live music at Anodyne Roastery, Riverwest Co-op 20th anniversary and a staging of Steel Magnolias.

A Deer District Foundation

The Trade hotel will rise nine stories, including 205 rooms.

North Side Plan Plots 16 Priority Projects

Traffic calming, housing rehab, safety, dealing with vacant lots top list of recommended projects.

Winters Farmers Market Will Be Held in Deer District

Event most recently held at The Domes is now moving Downtown.

Bucks Showoff Upgrades To Fiserv Forum

NBA season starts Tuesday with team's ring ceremony.

New Bar For Former Pabst Brewery

Amped will offer team building by day, private karaoke suites by night.

Bucks Championship Had $58 Million Economic Impact

Visit Milwaukee estimates direct and indirect spending during team's playoff run.

Bucks, NCG Break Ground on Deer District Hotel

"The Trade" will be a Marriott hotel with an entire floor intended for NBA players.

$10 Million Fund Being Created To Back Hispanic Real Estate Developers

Announcement made at second annual Urbano real estate conference.

Council members to host Hispanic Heritage Month kick-off

Good City Brewing Will Donate 1% of Revenue to Housing

Pledge to support affordable housing efforts accompanies release of Home beer in cans.

New grant programs can help Milwaukee build long-term economic sustainability

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 24, 2021

James Taylor & His All-Star Band Coming to Fiserv Forum

with Special Guest Jackson Browne

Jeffers, MATC Celebrate Student Housing Complex

Ribbon cutting for new $29.1 million, 195 student bedroom complex, Westown Green.

Two New Breweries Opening in City

Plus: New bundt cake shop, new glow-in-the-dark restaurant and Deer District bar reopens.

Milwaukee Oktoberfest Set For September 24-26

11th annual event will be held at War Memorial Center on Milwaukee's lakefront.

Punch Bowl Social to Reopen in Deer District

Scheduled to open ahead of Bucks Season

Forest County Potawatomi Report COVID-19 Cases From Powwow

Tribes urging anyone that may have been exposed to get tested.

“Milwaukee Oktoberfest” is Back September 24-26

New partnership between Kegel's Inn, Swarmm Events, and the War Memorial Center brings new life to a premier Oktoberfest celebration at Milwaukee’s Lakefront

Druml Seeking New Tenants For Haymarket Building

MATC poised to move out, former Blast Fitness space also available.

St. Ann Center’s Gala Lights Up Deer District

Guests to celebrate in person and virtually.

The Second Annual Bloody Mary Festival- Wisconsin Announces First Round of Participants

Event to be Held in Deer District on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021

Deer District Linked To Nearly 500 COVID-19 Cases

But correlation is not causation. Many Bucks fans went to other places on those nights.

Milwaukee Bucks’ Cream City Cluckery To Open First Brick and Mortar Location in Mequon this Fall

“The Cluckery” to offer in-restaurant seating, take-out and delivery for its widely-popular menu

Championship Energy Fuels Deer District Night Market

First Deer District Night Market drew a crowd and dozens of vendors.

Will Bucks Celebrations Hike COVID-19 Cases?

Health officials fear a spike could come. Half of county residents are not vaccinated.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Gov. Evers Proclaims July 22 “Bucks in Six” Day

City Government Prepares for the Bucks Victory Parade

Milwaukee Bucks Win NBA Title, First in 50 Years

Giannis Antetokounmpo named Finals MVP.

Downtown Street Closures During the NBA Finals

Bucks Expect 80,000 Fans For Game Six

Or more. Deer District would become fifth largest city in Wisconsin.

Bucks Planning Deer District Night Market

New event will enliven activate plaza outside Fiserv Forum.

St. Ann Center Hosts Hybrid Gala

Guests to celebrate in person in Deer District and virtually.

15-Story Mass Timber Tower for Riverfront

220 apartments, but little parking in downtown building, as firm pushes environmental benefits.

Downtown Street Closures During NBA Finals

New Mural Transforms You Into a Peacock

Downtown artwork aims to win social media attention -- and put a smile on your face.

Milwaukee Bucks To Host Outdoor And Indoor Watch Parties for Games 1 and 2 of NBA Finals

Plaza at Fiserv Forum watch parties to continue with new indoor watch party inside Fiserv Forum added for first two games of series

Bauman Blasts Mayor on Water Street Chaos

Alderman wants stronger actions. "The mayor is basically whistling past the graveyard."

First Take or No Take- It’ll Be Bucks All The Way!

Lasry Revises His Minimum Wage Story

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate's campaign issues correction. But it's far from complete.

Lasry Misleads Voters On Minimum Wage

U.S. Senate candidate’s claim to back family supporting jobs exaggerates, distorts truth.

IBEW Local 494 Endorses Alex Lasry for U.S. Senate

Milwaukee Bucks to Increase Fan Capacity at Fiserv Forum to 16,500 Fans for Remainder of 2021 Playoffs

Additional tickets for potential First Round games at Fiserv Forum to go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.

Bucks Partner with SC Johnson on Plastic Recycling

1 million plastic cups a year will be recycled into packaging for SC Johnson products.

Construction Starts on The Couture

Developer Rick Barrett is excited, greeting first construction equipment arriving on site.

Lasry Campaign Staff Organizes With IBEW

We have great progress but also complex opportunities

Milwaukee Boat Line Moves Upriver

Cruise line is now located on edge of Deer District and is planning 2021 season.

It’s ‘The Trade Milwaukee’ Hotel

Marriott Hotel in Bucks Deer District will 'honor calloused hands that built' the city

Bucks Advance Development Plans

Ongoing effort to grow Deer District neighborhood includes new hotel, office building and apartment complex.

Milwaukee Bucks president among keynotes for 10th annual Real Estate Strategies Conference, April 22

Artist Selected For Downtown’s Largest Mural

Greg Gossel will paint 9,600-square-foot mural in Schlitz Park this summer.

Deer District Hotel Secures First Approval

Plan Commission okays Milwaukee Bucks high-end hotel across from Fiserv Forum.

Starr Butler Named Vice President of Booking and Events for Fiserv Forum

Redevelopment Authority Wants Riverfront Parking Lot Developed

Plus: Bucks get permission to continue to use Park East land for parking for two more years.