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Inside The North End
Take a peek at two new apartment buildings under construction just north of Downtown.
Nov 5th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Gala Gallery Night
Our new format captures the sights and sounds of Gallery Night and Day, with photo slides and accompanying audio.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Kim Rhyme
Streetcar Meeting on Tuesday
Public invited to ask questions about project.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Bryan Babler
Moving to Milwaukee was like breaking out of prison.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Newaukee
An Open Letter to the Residents of Milwaukee County
It’s time to set the record straight and, once again, to call on the Milwaukee County Executive to focus on collaboration.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Small Pleasures
A number of smaller construction projects are underway to improve downtown properties
Oct 26th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee County Board Set to Welcome Milwaukee County Residents to Annual Budget Public Hearing
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts to host October 29th hearing
Oct 23rd, 2012 by Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors
Sydney HiH Gallery Night
A Gallery Night send off for the epicenter of Milwaukee's counter-culture movement.
Oct 17th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Pulled Pork and Paintings
WMSE's Food Slam offered dozens of restaurants serving tasty food at the Grohmann Museum.
Oct 17th, 2012 by Grace Fuhr
Deanna Schwenner
Meet the concierge at the recently remodeled CityCenter at 735 N. Water Street.
Oct 16th, 2012 by Newaukee
Power Play
A city committee resists heavy lobbying and forestalls a special taxing district for Juneau Park and Cathedral Square.
Oct 14th, 2012 by Dave Reid
East Town Unveilings
New signage and restoration are a change of scenery for downtown.
Oct 12th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Dear MKE Film Series Debuts
Milwaukee Icons, an Unlikely Artist and an Epic, 24-Hour Bike Race Now Online at www.DearMKE.com.
Oct 3rd, 2012 by VISIT Milwaukee
Hundreds to Rally to Support Homeownership
To highlight the importance of homeownership in America and generate awareness of vital housing issues for the upcoming November 6 elections, the Metropolitan Builders Association (MBA), Wisconsin Builders Association (WBA) and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) are sponsoring a special Rally for Homeownership.
Sep 27th, 2012 by Press Release
City Seeks Candidates for 2012 City/County Christmas Tree
Your tree could decorate Red Arrow Park for all to enjoy!
Sep 27th, 2012 by City of Milwaukee
Work Downtown? Enjoy a free brat Thursday.
1,000 brats to be distributed at CityCenter at 735 beginning at 4:00 p.m., compliments of Cresa
Sep 24th, 2012 by Press Release
Park East Square Loan Approved
Union opposition to Park East Square evaporates.
Sep 20th, 2012 by Dave Reid
An Action-Packed Weekend
So much to see: A party on a bridge, 120+ open houses, and President Obama's speech.
Sep 19th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Al’s Run & Walk
Thousands of people packed downtown streets for a good cause on Saturday.
Sep 17th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Rich Park, Poor Park
Milwaukee County Parks is increasingly a two-tier system, with the worst maintained parks in poor areas.
Sep 14th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Wanna Buy Some Park East Land?
Sensing market interest, Milwaukee County is trying to sell a parcel of land -- for the third time.
Sep 11th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
MSOE Parking Garage
Park East Freeway spur land is becoming 780-stall parking garage
Sep 7th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Parks Plan Has Problems
Cathedral Square / Juneau Park plan created with little public discussion and no design competition.
Sep 7th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Labor Day Edition
Two historic buildings are completely covered as their facades are restored.
Sep 3rd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The Milwaukee Brewery District
The impact of a semi-successful early 80's plan for a large stretch of downtown.
Sep 1st, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
A Redesign for Cathedral Square
A recent UWM master's thesis plans for an improved Cathedral Square
Aug 28th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Continues
The downtown Marriott hotel is rising fast.
Aug 24th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Beer Gardens Back at Pere Marquette
It was off after Sue Black's firing. Now it's back on.
Aug 23rd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Improve Cathedral Square
What would make Milwaukee's town square better?
Aug 23rd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Donovan’s New Anti-Streetcar Allies
After three press releases in three days, the alderman holds a news conference with new right-wing allies.
Aug 16th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderman Donovan to announce new efforts in fight against streetcar
Alderman Bob Donovan will hold a news conference at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, August 16) to announce new efforts in his bid to derail the proposed downtown streetcar project.
Aug 15th, 2012 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
MCTS SERVES IRISH FEST
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride the Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Straight to the Gate of Irish Fest.
Aug 15th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewery Building Is a Go
The five-story Professional Center building got final approval for construction at the old Pabst Brewery.
Aug 14th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Name a Milwaukee Street
The City is holding a contest to rename a Fifth Ward street. What's your suggestion?
Aug 12th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Preliminary Budget Hearing Invitation
The City of Milwaukee will hold a 2013 Preliminary Budget Hearing to ensure the 2013 City of Milwaukee Budget addresses the needs of our community. Mayor Tom Barrett, Finance and Personnel Committee Chair, Alderman Michael Murphy, Budget Director Mark Nicolini and budget staff will provide information regarding the budget planning process and give attendees an opportunity to share input on City services. City residents are encouraged to attend. Monday, August 13, 2012 6:00-7:30 p.m. Zeidler Municipal Building 841 North Broadway, Rm. 102
Aug 6th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
Will Herb Kohl Blackmail Milwaukee?
The Bucks need a new arena. Time to start threatening to move the team.
Aug 6th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Downtown janitors unanimously ratify new contract agreement
Downtown janitors today unanimously ratified a new contract agreement with the companies that clean the vast majority of Milwaukee’s large-scale commercial office buildings.
Aug 4th, 2012 by SEIU Local 1
New Building On Tap For Brewery
Gorman & Company's third building at the former Pabst Brewery will target law firms as tenants.
Aug 2nd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown janitors reach tentative agreement on new contract
Milwaukee’s 500 downtown janitors, represented by Service Employees International Union - Local 1, on Tuesday evening reached a tentative agreement on a new 3-year contract with the companies that clean Milwaukee’s major commercial office buildings.
Aug 1st, 2012 by Press Release
Barry Mandel’s Penthouse
From his downtown penthouse, the Milwaukee real estate developer may have the best view in town.
Jul 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
This is the End, Beautiful Friend
Some thoughts on the bitter end of Sydney Hih.
Jul 28th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Downtown Employee Appreciation Week kicks off Monday
Monday marks the start of the 7th Annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week, July 30 – August 3.
Jul 26th, 2012 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
County Board Approves Negotiations for The Couture
Proposed 44-floor building for lakefront stays on track
Jul 26th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Gallery Night at Urban Milwaukee
Celebrate the city you love at Urban Milwaukee: The Store tomorrow and Saturday.
Jul 26th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
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 25th, 2012 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Milwaukee Downtown names Steven Looft new Economic Development Director
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 has hired Steven Looft as its first Economic Development Director.
Jul 25th, 2012 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Saying Bye – to Sydney Hih
With today’s vote by the Common Council to not reconsider the vote we took earlier this month to lift the interim historic designation for Sydney Hih, I am hopeful that we can move forward to entertain possible new development projects at and near that location.
Jul 24th, 2012 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Bastille Days 2012
Milwaukee's most popular French festival returned for another successful run this past weekend.
Jul 18th, 2012 by Brendan Murphy
The Couture Press Conference
Developers and politicians unite behind the podium to unveil 44-story project.
Jul 16th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Barrett and U.S. Secretary of Energy Chu call for renewed Clean Energy Tax Credits as Milwaukee joins the Better Buildings Challenge
Milwaukee commits to reduce energy use by 20% by 2020
Jul 12th, 2012 by Tom Barrett
Abele vs County Board — Again
Someone leaked the info on Abele's plan for a 44 story lakefront tower, leaving him apologizing to the board.
Jul 12th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
44-Floor Tower Proposed for Lakefront
A new 44-story tower proposed for Milwaukee.
Jul 11th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Public deserves updates on City Hall repair investigation
While the chair of the Public Works Committee seems to be pre-occupied with doing all he can to keep alive possible options for preserving the crumbling Sydney Hih (an eyesore of a building), he is ignoring issues with our beloved National Historic Landmark – City Hall.
Jul 11th, 2012 by Joe Dudzik
Downtown Milwaukee Farmers’ Markets
Milwaukee is blessed with not one, but two weekly farmers' markets that add to the vibrancy of downtown.
Jul 5th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Our Downtown Hub
The Milwaukee Intermodal Station is much closer to the Downtown action than you might think. Part II of a series.
Jul 2nd, 2012 by Jeff Jordan
Amtrak Accidents and Customer Service
Also discussion of Downtown Dining Week, some development news, and new tv commercials from MCTS.
Jun 28th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
