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Saint James Court Historic Apartments Celebrates 110 Years & Placement on National Register of Historic Places
On Tuesday, October 1st at 5pm, Alderman Robert Bauman will participate with Milwaukee historic preservation aficionados, Westown stakeholders, officials from Marquette University and building residents in celebrating Saint James Court’s 110th anniversary and placement unto the National Register of Historic Places.
Sep 27th, 2013 by Press Release
Views from Wisconsin Gas Building
Rarely-seen views from the 1920s Art Deco building. But alas, we couldn't get inside the flame.
Sep 27th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee County Board to Hold Public Hearing on 2014 Budget at Milwaukee County War Memorial Center at 4 P.M. on November 4
The Milwaukee County Board will hold its annual public hearing for the 2014 County Budget at an earlier time, 4 p.m., on Monday, November 4, at the Milwaukee County War Memorial Center, 750 N. Lincoln Memorial, in the Memorial Hall on the third floor of the building.
Sep 26th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
The End of Suburbs?
So argues a new book. And former Milwaukee Mayor John Norquist agrees. Are they right?
Sep 25th, 2013 by Terry Falk
First Look at NML’s New Skyscraper
The stunning, curved glass design for the 32-floor tower is by Pickard Chilton of New Haven, Connecticut.
Sep 25th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Unveiled
Signature structure, public spaces reflect growth of the company and confidence in the city
Sep 25th, 2013 by Northwestern Mutual
City Hall Bell Tower Tour
70 photos capture the secrets of City Hall and views from the tower which countless people enjoyed at Doors Open.
Sep 23rd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Shocking Conditions at the Courthouse
Court Commissioner Barry Slagle electrocuted in scary, unreported incident at courthouse.
Sep 19th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Man Who Retired the Museum’s Debt
Milwaukee Public Museum President Jay Williams will step down in February. Can the museum build on his legacy?
Sep 18th, 2013 by Brian Jacobson
Demo Day at Marquette
Demolition at 14th and Wells will make way for a 6-floor, 80-unit, private student housing development by Opus Group.
Sep 17th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Timothy Westbrook
"People in larger cities are in a rush to be miserable and people here are moving slow to be happy."
Sep 16th, 2013 by Newaukee
Streetcar Social
Gathering of notables tracks the route of proposed streetcar. And HGTV comes to town to film a straw-bale home.
Sep 12th, 2013 by Michael Horne
27 Miles of Bike Lanes
Lots of new bike lane segments add up to 27 miles of new lanes within Milwaukee.
Sep 10th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Joshua Janis
"We are not just a Beer, Brat and Cheese state."
Sep 9th, 2013 by Newaukee
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Sheriff Clarke grabs canine units from House of Correction, endangering safety of staff, only to be forced to return them.
Sep 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
WMSE 91.7FM Food Slam Fundraiser
Event features food tasting, silent and live auctions and WMSE swagger
Sep 4th, 2013 by WMSE 91.7FM
BMO Harris Will Back Ballet
The ballet's new corporate sponsor makes its first major gift to Milwaukee since buying out M&I Bank.
Aug 29th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Zipcars for the Masses
By-the-hour car rental firm unveils huge expansion, adding 29 vehicles to Milwaukee with possibly more to come.
Aug 27th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Why The Couture Could Wow the Nation
Few cities have built towers this tall (44 stories) since 2000. This could be a coup for Milwaukee. (Second of two-part series)
Aug 27th, 2013 by David Holmes
World Naked Bike Ride Coming!
Next July Milwaukee strips down to join 70 cities globally that hold naked bike rides.
Aug 26th, 2013 by Dave Reid
City a National Leader in Skyscrapers
Since 2000, Milwaukee ranks 10th among 67 big cities in high-rises built per capita. Part I of a two-part series.
Aug 26th, 2013 by David Holmes
The Solar Museum
An 8-story wall of solar panels, 234 in all, will give a big energy boost to the Milwaukee Public Museum.
Aug 23rd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Take the Shuttle to Mexican Fiesta
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Mexican Fiesta on the bus!
Aug 23rd, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Greater Milwaukee Committee to Move to Water Accelerator
All the news on the GMC's new home, as well as odds and ends around the East Side and beyond (plus a bicycle tour).
Aug 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Mystery of the Germania Statue
It’s the city’s greatest art heist. How did a monumental, three-ton bronze statue disappear?
Aug 13th, 2013 by Brian Jacobson
The Longest Yard
Why does MSOE's new soccer field and parking lot make us think of a prison?
Aug 9th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Can Wisconsin Avenue Be Saved?
A city task force hopes to revive the street but the obstacles are many.
Aug 8th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Bike Fed’s Glossy Mag a Success
The quarterly magazine now publishes 8,000 copies and has lots of advertisers, another sign of Milwaukee's bike renaissance.
Aug 7th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Take the Shuttle to African World Festival
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to African World Festival on the bus
Jul 24th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
MCTS Serves German Fest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Straight to the Gate of German Fest.
Jul 24th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Intersection of North Water Street and East Clybourn Street to Be Repaved
Project takes place Thursday morning, July 25th, 2013
Jul 24th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Services at the Courthouse Return to Regular Hours
All public services on the first floor of the Milwaukee County Courthouse are returning to regular hours on Tuesday, July 23rd.
Jul 22nd, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
The $1 Million Art Project
Steve Marcus’ plan to bring world class sculpture to Milwaukee is expensive. Is it a good idea?
Jul 18th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Downtown employees get a boost of appreciation
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 to host Downtown Employee Appreciation Week July 29 – August 2
Jul 17th, 2013 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Nomad World Cup Village Wins First Match
County committee okays temporary lease for Nomad bar's huge, month-long, outdoor World Cup event on Park East land.
Jul 16th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Paul McCartney Fans Can Take MCTS Route 90 To Miller Park
On Tuesday, July 16, 2013 McCartney fans can ride the bus to Miller Park to avoid traffic and parking hassles.
Jul 15th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
66 Images of Bastille Days
The 2013 version of one of the nation's largest French-themed festivals was a big hit again, as our photos show.
Jul 15th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Courthouse Opening Runs Smoothly
The Milwaukee County Courthouse reopened today for most court services and, with the exception of a few hiccups, things ran smoothly.
Jul 15th, 2013 by County Executive Chris Abele
Upper 90’s Gastro Sports Pub Style
It offers better food -- and less noise -- than your average sports bar.
Jul 15th, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
Clark Rockefeller’s Bag Job
UWM bag with severed head leads to murder rap for ex-Milwaukeean with phony name.
Jul 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
County Board Will Continue With Scheduled Meetings Following Courthouse Fire
Public invited to meetings that will take place in alternate locations
Jul 8th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Can Old Warner Theater Be Saved?
Journal Sentinel picks up on our story, and Marcus Corp. says it will consider selling building.
Jul 8th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Whimsy Walks
Milwaukee's first whimsy walk arrived on Cathedral Square this week. More to come?
Jun 28th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Hungry for Haircuts
Along with meals for the poor, St. Benedict's offers haircuts, served up by a longtime hairdresser.
Jun 26th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Inside the Downtown Marriott
Urban Milwaukee was allowed a sneak peek inside the new hotel opening tomorrow and our photos tell the story.
Jun 25th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Milwaukee Marriott Downtown to Officially Open its Doors Tomorrow
New Downtown hotel ready ahead of schedule to accommodate Summerfest visitors and other guests
Jun 25th, 2013 by Press Release
World Refugee Day Comes of Age
Largest event ever held here celebrates contributions of state's 70,000 refugees.
Jun 25th, 2013 by Maggie Quick
Marriott Hotel Opens Next Week
And our photos capture what the new era will look like.
Jun 21st, 2013 by Dave Reid
Over 2 Million Meals Served
Salvation Army summer food program has served 2 million kids since 1990.
Jun 20th, 2013 by Eric Oliver
And Justice For All?
The Milwaukee Justice Center has created a unique legal clinic for the poor.
Jun 19th, 2013 by William Bott
How the Moderne Lost Some of its Swagger
Value engineering made it stouter, but it’s still minor miracle a building this good was created.
Jun 17th, 2013 by Tom Bamberger
Beth Handle
The Bay View resident owns and runs the Milwaukee Kayak Company.
Jun 17th, 2013 by Newaukee
Ahoy! Pirate Party Will Rally Downtown
The Wisconsin affiliate of the populist-flavored party, organized by political activist Joe Klein, will rally on June 29th.
Jun 13th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Take the Shuttle to Polish Fest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Polish Fest on the bus!
Jun 3rd, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Downtown Dining Week kicks off next Thursday
40+ dining destinations to serve meal deals June 6 – 13
May 31st, 2013 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
How to Save the Milwaukee Bucks
A real estate partnership could build a new arena with a far lower public subsidy and more revenue for the Bucks.
May 30th, 2013 by Mike Westling
Take the Shuttle to Pridefest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Pride Fest on the bus! Take a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Shuttle to Pride Fest, held June 7-9 at Henry Maier Festival Park.
May 28th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Ryan Braun’s High-Rise Home Base
His 21st floor downtown condo is pricey, but dirt cheap compared to his second home in Malibu.
May 24th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Downtown trolleys start engines tomorrow
Milwaukee Trolley Loop to operate Thursdays through Saturdays, May 23 – August 31, 2013
May 22nd, 2013 by Press Release
$350,000 Grant Funds Art Corridors
GMC lands grant from ArtPlace America to create artistic corridors in Riverwest and Harambee and on West Wisconsin Ave.
May 20th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Hotel Metro’s Urbane Bar
Metro’s reinterpretation of Art Moderne creates a unique style.
May 19th, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
Mayor Barrett Bikes to Work!
Mayor Barrett kicked off Bike to Work Week with his annual bike ride, and announced new city funding for bike-sharing.
May 13th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Transit Outrage
Alberta Darling says my way or the highway. Plus: the return of Jerry Kleczka!
May 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Celebrate Bike to Work Week with Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderpersons, and The Wisconsin Bike Federation
Bike to Work Week is May 13-18, 2013
May 10th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Republicans Move to Kill Milwaukee Streetcar
If the streetcar is killed and federal money for it is lost, it will mean the total amount of federal transit money for Wisconsin rejected by Scott Walker will exceed $1 billion.
May 9th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Council vote clears way for new NML downtown HQ tower
The Common Council voted today to approve the creation of Tax Incremental District 78, which will help fund the addition of a 1.1 million square foot office tower to the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance campus in downtown Milwaukee.
Apr 30th, 2013 by Milwaukee Common Council
Milwaukee’s Time of Terror
A new book recounts the police station bombing of 1917, and Clarence Darrow’s defense of the anarchists charged with the crime.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Dean Strang
Make Way for Wisconsin’s Largest Building!
Plan for new NML building has been expanded to make it the state's largest building.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Major Goolsby’s, America’s 8th Best Sports Bar?
With 50 TVs and a Charles Barkley pig, it’s all sports all the time.
Apr 21st, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
County Board Violates Its Own Law
Lobbyists have worked without board approval, which could be a cause for “discharge” of board chair Dimitrivjevic.
Apr 18th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Mayor Says Streetcar is “Trojan Horse”
Streetcar will be first leg of what he hopes will be a more extensive rail system.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Michael Horne
More Taxis for Milwaukee?
Bauman's proposal would drastically increase the number of cabs, and a recent court decision makes change more likely.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Myths About a New NBA Arena
In their zeal to build new, publicly-funded arena, proponents are misleading the community.
Apr 16th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Pabst Leader’s Salary Far Below Smiley’s
Pabst boss Gary Witt makes less than a third of what Smiley makes. Ald. Bauman questions this.
Apr 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Safe House Is Still for Spies
Since 1966, it’s been the city’s “undercover bar” and tourist attraction.
Apr 7th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Mark Attanasio’s Palatial Penthouse
His two floors near the top of the University Club tower are worth $7 million. And the Brewers' shuttle is just three blocks away.
Apr 5th, 2013 by Michael Horne
New report casts doubts on sports venues economic impact claims
Alderman Murphy believes the report will be a valuable tool in the upcoming debate over the future of Milwaukee’s BMO Harris Bradley Center.
Apr 5th, 2013 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Tammy Baldwin Comes to Town
Baldwin offers an insider's look at the U.S.Senate. And Milwaukee Buck Samuel Dalembert buys a LOT of wine.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Politics & Poetry II
Aldermen join seasoned poets to tout today's election and celebrate the memory of poet Anita Brooks.
Apr 2nd, 2013 by Grace Fuhr
Studying the Crime Data
The police chief meets weekly with top brass to review crime stats and seek improvements. Part II of a series.
Mar 27th, 2013 by Mark Doremus
