Deer District

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

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.