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Broadway North of Wisconsin, 1879
Another classic H.H.Bennett photo captures Milwaukee just after the advent of telephones and telephone lines.
Jul 7th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Governor Walker announces $2.2 million in Lift Bridge Aids to four cities
The Lift Bridge Aids program reimburses cities for costs associated with maintaining and operating lift bridges on highways that provide connections to the state trunk highway system.
Jul 7th, 2015 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Suburbs’ Day in Milwaukee
Who are all those suburbanites that camp out in the city for the July 3rd fireworks?
Jul 6th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Lovely Patio Dining at Cafe at the Plaza
New evening hours are a great addition, while it’s still reliable for brunch or lunch.
Jul 6th, 2015 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Republican Leadership Fumbles the Ball on Arena Funding; Time for Plan B.
Statement from Alderman Robert J. Bauman July 2, 2015
Jul 2nd, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Supervisor Weishan Calls Out County Executive on Selling Out Taxpayers
Weishan Calls Giving Away County Assets Irresponsible
Jun 30th, 2015 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
Water Street in 1880
Looking south from Wisconsin, this was a prime business district dominated by Victorian buildings from the 1850s.
Jun 30th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Sergio Piraino
"I see Milwaukee having a title contending NBA franchise in the Milwaukee Bucks that will be playing in a state of the art new arena..."
Jun 29th, 2015 by Newaukee
County Executive Abele’s Statement on Today’s Ruling Allowing Couture Construction
I appreciate Judge Foley's clear decision allowing the redevelopment of the underused Downtown Transit Center to move forward.
Jun 26th, 2015 by County Executive Chris Abele
Bailing Out the Bucks Is Old News
Back in 2001, Bruce Murphy reported on the Greater Milwaukee Committee's plan to subsidize the Bucks.
Jun 25th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Krista Renfrew
"I think the city is at this wonderfully exciting time when the next generation is starting to take leadership roles and have a voice in their community."
Jun 22nd, 2015 by Newaukee
Night Market Opening Night
Is the Night Market a solution to how to enliven W. Wisconsin Ave? At the very least it's a great festival, as our photos document.
Jun 21st, 2015 by Dave Reid
Will Milwaukee Art Museum Buy O’Donnell Park?
Museum director Dan Keegan meets with county parks committee, but puts off decision.
Jun 18th, 2015 by Hayley Keith
The City’s Real Costs for Bucks Arena
The exact total is unknown, but will be much higher than media has reported.
Jun 17th, 2015 by Pat Small
Communication Breakdown at Milwaukee County?
Will Wisconsin Center District take over the Marcus Center? Frustrated supervisors grill Abele administration and get nowhere.
Jun 17th, 2015 by Hayley Keith
Crunch Time for Bucks Arena Deal
Joint Finance Committee needs nine of 16 members to approve it. That could be tough.
Jun 15th, 2015 by Steven Walters
The Economic Impact of a New Bucks Arena
Separating fact from fiction, what does the data show?
Jun 10th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Marquette joins Play It Forward Wisconsin Coalition
University underscores support for new arena, related developments
Jun 9th, 2015 by Marquette University
Sup. John Weishan, Jr.: Missed Opportunity for Growth with Bad Arena and Park East Plan
Weishan Calls County Arena Financing Plan “Unworkable”
Jun 8th, 2015 by Sup. John F. Weishan, Jr.
Abele Plan for Bucks Arena Won’t Work
The county has nowhere near $4 million in annual debt for state to collect -- and Abele may lack the power to deliver it.
Jun 4th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Downtown Milwaukee, 1871
Remarkably, many of these buildings still stand today on Wisconsin Avenue.
Jun 3rd, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
REALTORS® Downtown Diggs Saturday, June 6th
The GMAR is hosting the 2015 Downtown Diggs Condo Open House on Saturday, June 6, Noon – 4 p.m.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®
Arena Plan is Massive Tax Shift to Milwaukee
County taxpayers will pay far more than predicted, as state legislators back away from the deal.
May 29th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Downtown’s summer trolley bells will toll again beginning June 4
The service will run Thursdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 4 through Sept. 5.
May 27th, 2015 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
View of Milwaukee,1856
This engraving offers remarkable detail about the quickly growing city just ten years after its incorporation.
May 26th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Chairwoman Dimitrijevic Statement on the Future of O’Donnell Park
“I look forward to the results of these discussions as we move toward a new vision for the Milwaukee Art Museum and O’Donnell Park”
May 19th, 2015 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
We Must Imitate Other Cities
New study says we must build a Bucks arena and bigger convention center. But its data actually tells a much different story.
May 19th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
How to Fix Wisconsin Avenue’s Black Hole
Creative Alliance Milwaukee has plans to activate 4th and Wisconsin. Will they work?
May 18th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons: Construction & Travel Update
Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 - 28, Mason Street will be closed to through-traffic from Van Buren to Cass Street
May 18th, 2015 by Northwestern Mutual
