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Idea of Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure Will Have Public Input
County Board Will Hold Hearings
Jul 10th, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Proposed Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure Will Benefit Entire Community
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says he is excited about the opportunity of partnering with Northwestern Mutual in a potential sale of the O’Donnell Parking Garage.
Jul 10th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Temporary No Parking Downtown & Historic Third Ward for Storm the Bastille Run/Walk
Enforcement begins Thursday, July 10 at 5:00 p.m.
Jul 10th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Northwestern Mutual Proposes to Purchase, Enhance O’Donnell Park
Investment to improve parking structure, provide significant benefits to Milwaukee County
Jul 10th, 2014 by Northwestern Mutual
New York Discovers Our Sinking City
City Hall, Milwaukee Rep and Mitchell buildings are sinking. Is Deep Tunnel the culprit? The Times is not sure.
Jul 8th, 2014 by Michael Horne
How UWM Deal Will Affect the Bucks
UWM’s naming rights for old U.S. Cellular Arena could change where new NBA arena is built -- and what happens to Bradley Center.
Jul 3rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Momentum Builds for Brostoff as Campaign Demonstrates Strong Fundraising Performance
End of finance reporting period shows wide community support for Brostoff
Jul 1st, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Soldiers Home Raffle, 1865
All kinds of donated goods were contributed and sold to provide aid for Wisconsin's returning veterans.
Jul 1st, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
NML Tower and Commons project small business session is Monday, June 30
Information will be shared for small and disadvantaged businesses interested in opportunities available during $450M NML HQ project
Jun 30th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Easy Parking in Downtown Milwaukee?
City unveils sign system to guide drivers to garages with available parking spots.
Jun 27th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Refuge Smoothie Café
Joshua Janis is building an empire of fruit smoothies, one cafe at a time.
Jun 27th, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto
The Milwaukee Advantage
Why is population growth here better than in most Great Lakes states?
Jun 26th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Mayor Tom Barrett and the Department of Public Works Announce New Advanced Parking Guidance System in Downtown Milwaukee
Electronic signs with parking information are “live”
Jun 25th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
State Freezes Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Worried about the cost, Gov. Walker and WEDC have halted program with big benefits for Milwaukee.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Listening to Mitchell announces its Grand Opening on July 11th from 6-8pm with an immersive audio installation at 723 W. Mitchell
Thomsen & Carr launch multiple entry points to engage with public art installation
Jun 24th, 2014 by Press Release
Inside the Soldiers Home Fair, 1865
The two-week fair was a major event for a young city with just 55,000 residents.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
CRG Network to Co-Host Decision 2014 Candidate Forum
The CRG Network is proud to serve as one of the co-hosts for the Decisions 2014 candidate forum.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Press Release
Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council Endorses Dimitrijevic for State Assembly
More Endorsements for Marina
Jun 23rd, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Stop “Terrorizing Our Community!”
Group led by Voces de la Frontera protested outside immigration office, calling for end to deportations.
Jun 19th, 2014 by Tracey Pollock
New 18-Story Downtown Building Breaks Ground
The $102 million, 18-story tower at 833 E. Michigan is huge development, with no city financing. The full story, with photos and building renderings.
Jun 19th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
MSOE Renames Soccer Field
Kovac wonders why MSOE would name it after its current president. And why an engineering school couldn't dig a deep enough hole for its soccer field.
Jun 17th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Host Watch and Clock Collectors – June 17-21
NAWCC is expecting 1,500 attendees from across the country at its 2014 National Convention from June 17-21 at the Wisconsin Center.
Jun 17th, 2014 by VISIT Milwaukee
The Hotel That Isn’t There
The downtown Marriott made so many compromises in design there's barely any left.
Jun 16th, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
The Remarkable Impact of the Deep Tunnel
Once widely maligned, the project was the key to transforming the Milwaukee River.
Jun 12th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Clean Wisconsin Action Endorses Marina Dimitrijevic for the State Assembly
Marina is a Proven Champion for Protecting Our Environment
Jun 12th, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Committee, police department to discuss 9-1-1 automated messages
Representatives from the Milwaukee Police Department will address questions about how emergency calls are handled tomorrow (June 12) during the meeting of the Common Council’s Public Safety Committee.
Jun 11th, 2014 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Adams Announces Conclusion of 15-School Tour
Over the past several months, Dan Adams has toured 15 schools in the City of Milwaukee.
Jun 11th, 2014 by Dan Adams
Wisconsin St. and Milwaukee St., 1880
Nearly empty in the 1860s, Milwaukee St. was booming by 1880.
Jun 10th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
The Deconstruction of Northwestern Mutual
Floor-by-floor, NML's 1970s office tower is coming down.
Jun 6th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Lessons from the Public Market
Could its success provide a model for the Grand Avenue Mall?
Jun 6th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Downtown launches Dining Week and Milwaukee Trolley Loop tomorrow
Signaling the start of summer, Milwaukee Downtown, Business Improvement District #21 will roll out two programs tomorrow – Downtown Dining Week and the Milwaukee Trolley Loop.
Jun 4th, 2014 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Business forum tomorrow to highlight U.S. – Indonesia opportunities
Milwaukee will play host to a business forum tomorrow that will highlight the opportunities for investment in and trade with the Southeast Asian nation.
Jun 3rd, 2014 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Corner of Wisconsin and Milwaukee, 1867-68
These three buildings had just been constructed and still stand today -- some of the oldest downtown buildings.
Jun 3rd, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Walk a Mile in the Mayor’s Shoes
Barrett wants residents to join him in walking 100 miles in 100 days.
Jun 2nd, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto
Downtown trolleys begin summer loop Thursday
Milwaukee Trolley Loop – Thursdays through Saturdays, June 5 – September 6, 2014
Jun 2nd, 2014 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Dimitrijevic for Assembly: Gains Endorsement of Public Educators in Wisconsin
MTEA and WEAC Agree that Marina is the Best Choice
Jun 2nd, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Affiliate of Five Mile Capital Partners Buys Downtown’s 411 East Wisconsin Building for $74.3 Million; Anchor Tenant Quarles & Brady Commits Until 2025
New owners and Quarles & Brady to infuse $17.5 million in building upgrades
Jun 2nd, 2014 by Press Release
Posner Building To Become Apartments
Highly visible, mostly vacant building in Westown being restored.
May 29th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Library’s Board of Trustees Approves Entering Negotiations with Grohmann Museum to Loan ‘The Bookworm’
Museum will give $1 million to the library for rights to display the painting
May 29th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Library
Wisconsin Ave. at Milwaukee St., 1862
Back then, much of the city's main street was used for residential homes.
May 27th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Listening to Mitchell, an interactive public art project of image and sound by Sonja Thomsen and Adam Carr, coming to Milwaukee’s Historic Mitchell Street
Seven block temporary public artwork excavates street’s present through the act of listening
May 22nd, 2014 by Press Release
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
Sherman’s Photographic Gallery, 1867
His stereoviews captured early Milwaukee and his studio was located near Wisconsin Ave. on what later became Broadway.
May 20th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Milwaukee Police Association endorses Adams
The momentum continues to build for Dan Adams, the leading candidate in the 19th Assembly District.
May 20th, 2014 by Dan Adams
Alderman Davis plans discussion on process that follows police-involved deaths
Sensing growing discontent with the investigation into the police-involved shooting of a mentally ill man in Red Arrow Park, Milwaukee Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. said he will host a discussion with prominent law enforcement officials .
May 16th, 2014 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Four Plans to Save the Bucks
But can any of the plans create the new NBA arena they need?
May 15th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Yes, Bike-Sharing Is Coming This Summer!
Mayor Barrett said not till 2015, but Midwest BikeShare promises 5-10 stations this summer.
May 14th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Postcard of Milwaukee, 1900
One of the earliest postcards done of the city shows Downtown along the river.
May 13th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
What a Difference an Architect Makes
Jim Shields’ new art museum design improves on his first, and saves the museum from itself.
May 9th, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
Who Will Be Streetcar Operator?
The city? A private company? The downtown BID? Maybe Ald. Bauman? No one really knows.
May 8th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Creational Trails Announces Programming Series
Installations and programming along West Wisconsin Ave. & Beerline Trail to enact creative placemaking
May 7th, 2014 by Greater Milwaukee Committee
Adams racking up endorsements
“Public service — not politics.”
May 7th, 2014 by Dan Adams
2,500+ Milwaukee children set to perform together at 45th MPS’ Biennial Music Festival, celebrating 90 years of student musicians
Final rehearsals begin Tuesday for Wednesday event at U.S. Cellular Arena; comes as MPS continues to increase number of art, music and physical education teachers
May 6th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Sarah Tomczyk
"We need local companies to start tapping into the millennial generation for their ideas and insights in building a better Milwaukee."
May 6th, 2014 by Newaukee
Brostoff declared winner of first debate for Assembly District 19
Jonathan Brostoff last week won the straw poll at the first debate between candidates for Assembly District 19.
May 6th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Newspaper Critic Says Don’t Build Art Museum Addition
Schumacher, Journal Sentinel critic, calls Milwaukee Art Museum’s design a “dose of dullness.”
May 5th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Adams shines in first candidate forum
Attorney Dan Adams joined two other 19th Assembly District candidates at a forum last week to discuss issues important to Milwaukee residents.
May 5th, 2014 by Dan Adams
Who’s On Third, the New Downtown Bar
It's a (mostly) classic American pub with plenty of TVs for Brewers games.
Apr 30th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Common Ground Will Fight New Bucks Owners If No “Fair Play”
Group serves notice: any plan for new arena must include $200 million for children's playgrounds and athletic fields.
Apr 29th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
Marc Marotta’s Mequon McMansion
The Foley lawyer and Bradley Center chairman will be helping taxpayers see the wisdom of building a new NBA arena.
Apr 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
A Streetcar Named Cooperation?
Republicans force city to pay to relocate utilities for streetcar and Barrett calls for cooperation from We Energies to keep costs down.
Apr 27th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Why Thornton Is Leaving MPS
It's all about moving back home, not about frustration with Milwaukee.
Apr 25th, 2014 by Terry Falk
Common Ground Focused on Public Funding
Offer Congratulations to New Bucks Owners and Thanks for Interest in Milwaukee
Apr 22nd, 2014 by Common Ground Southeastern Wisconsin
Support Grows for Marina Dimitrijevic
More Labor and Community Groups Endorse Marina
Apr 22nd, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Downtown’s summer trolleys to ring again June 5
Downtown Milwaukee’s trolley service, the Milwaukee Trolley Loop presented by VISIT Milwaukee, will roll out Thursday, June 5.
Apr 18th, 2014 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Why the Bucks Arena is Downtown — And Will Stay There
If not for an obnoxiously insistent mayor, the Bradley Center would have been built in the Menomonee Valley.
Apr 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Bucks President and Owner Herb Kohl Introduces New Team Ownership and Announces $100 Million Gift for Arena
Herb Kohl, Milwaukee Bucks President and Owner, today announced that he has entered into a signed purchase agreement to transfer ownership of the Bucks to Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry.
Apr 16th, 2014 by Press Release
‘Food Truck Thursdays’ Return to the Courthouse
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele welcomes back some of the best food on wheels when Food Truck Thursday returns to the Courthouse on Thursday, April 17th.
Apr 16th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Northwestern Mutual Hires General Contractor for Signature Development on Milwaukee’s Lakefront
Project committed to providing opportunities to local residents, small businesses
Apr 16th, 2014 by Northwestern Mutual
Why the Milwaukee Art Museum Changed Its Design
Museum staff wanted more gallery space, even if it meant ruining Jim Shields design for the new addition.
Apr 15th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
10th Street Reopening TODAY
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will officially reopen 10th Street in front of the Courthouse at 3pm today.
Apr 11th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
A Night At the MANDIs
The once-tiny awards show is now a prestige event that packed the Pfister ballroom while another crowd watched the show streamed.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
We Hate This Boston Store Subsidy!
Common Council members all complain about the TIF for Boston Store, then pass it 11-3.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Dave Reid
Get Your Vote On
Early voting already underway for spring election, and memorials planned for Debra Usinger and Donna Schlieman.
Mar 26th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Cesar Chavez city worker holiday proposal to be heard by Finance and Personnel Committee
City employees would have the option of taking off on March 31 annually as a holiday observing the birthday of American labor and civil rights champion Cesar E. Chavez.
Mar 25th, 2014 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
Spring Street Bridge, 1867
The street also known as Wisconsin Ave. exemplified the conflict between dueling developers on each side of the river.
Mar 25th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
