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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Assembly Hopefuls To Discuss Issues, Take Questions From Voters June 5 at East Side Candidate Forum
The four Democratic candidates for Wisconsin Assembly District 19 will discuss their positions and take questions from voters at a candidate forum 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday June 5 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Avenue.
May 27th, 2014 by Press Release
Assembly Hopefuls To Discuss Issues, Take Questions From Voters June 5 at East Side Candidate Forum
The four Democratic candidates for Wisconsin Assembly District 19 will discuss their positions and take questions from voters at a candidate forum 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday June 5 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2618 N. Hackett Avenue.
May 27th, 2014 by Press Release
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
Rebuilding 794 in the Third Ward
It's a beautiful view, but soon enough it will be obstructed again.
May 23rd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Bastille Days brings l’entertainment du jour to downtown Milwaukee
The 33rd Annual Bastille Days presented by Columbia St. Mary’s returns July 10 – 13
Apr 9th, 2014 by Press Release
Jazz in the Park presented by Boston Store and Columbia St. Mary’s announces 2014 lineup
New national acts and returning favorites for free outdoor concerts in the heart of downtown
Mar 31st, 2014 by East Town Association
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
Let Them Eat Chili
12th Annual Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser is best in history, raising $60,000, and providing a lot of fun, as our photos show.
Mar 11th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
Academy of Music, 1860s
Built where the new Marriott Hotel now stands, it was the city's most prestigious opera house.
Mar 11th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
The Place That Launched a Thousand Drinks?
Young theater lovers and newbies hoisted drinks before the Rep's Greek tragedy. It's what Homer would have done.
Mar 10th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
Northwestern Mutual Narrows Contractor Candidates
Local, small businesses encouraged to seek subcontracting opportunities
Mar 3rd, 2014 by Northwestern Mutual
Jesus Diaz
"My favorite event has all the beautiful people you need to know in one space."
Feb 24th, 2014 by Newaukee
Mayor Tom Barrett’s 2014 State of the City Address
Milwaukee February 24, 2014 As Prepared for Delivery
Feb 24th, 2014 by Tom Barrett
Saengerfest and City Hall, 1868
The earlier City Hall was a converted market hall, here decorated for an annual German music festival.
Feb 18th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Destroy This Building, NML Declares
A second NM building, at Wells and Van Buren, is also being torn down.
Feb 14th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
Alderman Bauman proposes parking remedy for downtown businesses
To alleviate a critical street parking squeeze affecting several downtown businesses, Alderman Robert J. Bauman has proposed rescinding a state Department of Transportation (WDOT) mandated traffic control plan.
Feb 12th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Iversen’s Store on Water and Mason Streets
A "stereoview" by famed photographer H.H. Bennett captures Water Street in the 1870s or 1880s.
Feb 11th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Master Class Provides Architectural and Engineering Students In-Depth Look at Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons
NM has teamed up with the design architect and development manager for the Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons to conduct a Master Class series that engages local architecture, interior design, engineering and real estate students in elements of the company’s downtown Milwaukee expansion.
Feb 11th, 2014 by Northwestern Mutual
Vaultas Launches New Milwaukee Data Center
Announces open house to showcase collaborative, vendor-carrier neutral colocation, data center and business continuity / disaster recovery (BC/DR) Hot Site
Feb 7th, 2014 by Press Release
We Need Better Transit!
Suburban officials and business leaders at Downtown conference on transit call for better connections to the city.
Feb 5th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Supervisor Jursik Criticizes Shoreline Bill
Jursik Says Shoreline Bill Washes Out Trustee Duty to Protect Public Access
Feb 5th, 2014 by Patricia Jursik
Prentiss Block, Late 1860s
This building, which still stands on the corner of Mason St. and Water St., may be Downtown's oldest commercial building.
Feb 4th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Huge Turnout for City Birthday Party
Lots of politicians, journalists, lobbyists and others glad-handed each other and drank free beer to salute the city's 168th birthday.
Jan 31st, 2014 by Michael Horne
Mason Street at Lakefront, 1868
Before the days of Prospect Avenue mansions, the lakefront sported modest frame houses on an eroding, sandy bluff.
Jan 28th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
RadioMilwaukee Hires Linda Daley as CFO/COO, Peter Adams as Marketing & Promotions Manager
New positions reflect station’s growth, focus on increasing listenership
Jan 27th, 2014 by Radio Milwaukee
Fox Point Decrees: Pedestrians Must Wear Reflective Clothing
The village with no sidewalks or street lights will require pedestrians to be visible at a distance of 500 feet.
Jan 22nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Belmont Tavern, Cathedral Square’s Upscale Lounge
How Mike Vitucci created a bar for more adult customers.
Jan 21st, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Water Street 1858
It’s a very early photo of Milwaukee, but the Iron Block building still survives from that era.
Jan 21st, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Keaira Monique
"I’d like to see Downtown with unique boutiques and shops like Chicago. We have so much potential for a fashion district."
Jan 20th, 2014 by Newaukee
County Executive Abele Celebrates the Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will attend a number of events Sunday and Monday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Jan 18th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Deconstructing NML
Floor by floor, the east office building will be deconstructed and the materials recycled. Our photos capture the project's early stages.
Jan 17th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
I-794 Comes Crumbling Down
A portion of freeway is getting torn down for new lakefront development plan. Our photos capture it.
Jan 15th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
Millennials Drive Downtown Growth, GMC Told
Younger residents far more important than empty nesters in driving city growth, and urban areas are surpassing suburbs, speakers at conference note.
Jan 14th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee to host NCAA “March Madness” Preliminary Rounds
The BMO Harris Bradley Center will serve as an epicenter of March Madness from March 20-22, when it welcomes eight of the 64 teams in the second and third rounds of the 2014 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Championship.
Jan 10th, 2014 by VISIT Milwaukee
Goodbye Faye McBeath Foundation
The foundation created by a Milwaukee Journal heir gave untold millions to local causes since 1960s, but will spend its final assets this year.
Jan 8th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Alderman Donovan to honor transit worker fired after helping woman
Alderman Donovan to honor transit worker fired after helping woman
Jan 7th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Our 2014 Wish List
Bruce Murphy, Dave Reid and Jeramey Jannene offer their take on how to build a better city.
Jan 6th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
I-794/Hoan Bridge Project Moves to Next Phase
Full Freeway Closure Begins Friday Night at 10PM
Jan 3rd, 2014 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Progress on the Pabst Center
Construction photos of the Pabst Business Center, the first such development in a decade.
Dec 27th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Barrett’s Birthday Party
The mayor's celebration is 11 days late. And Lakefront Brewery shatters its record for annual barrels manufactured.
Dec 22nd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Campaign Season Kicks Off
Politicos flock to Jon Richards fundraiser, and judicial candidate Janet C. Protasiewicz's event.
Dec 18th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Entrants & Winners for Wisconsin Avenue Placemaking
The "Tournavation" event at City Hall included an expert panel and audience, which selected two winners from among 12 finalists.
Dec 11th, 2013 by Grace Fuhr
Jonathan Brostoff announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly
New Leadership for a New Milwaukee
Dec 11th, 2013 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
The Other Mandela
The fundraiser for Rep. Mandela Barnes, just two days before his namesake Nelson Mandela died, had a big turnout.
Dec 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Governor as Grinch
Walker's crass campaign pitch, a weird art thief and the Santa Rampage.
Dec 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Whiskey Bar’s NYC-Style Cocktail Lounge
The owner took a gamble and turned the Cathedral Square bar into a haven for whiskey lovers.
Dec 1st, 2013 by Mrinal Gokhale
Northwestern Mutual Selects Contractor to Deconstruct East Office Building
Northwestern Mutual today announced it has selected Veit, a specialty contracting and waste management firm with an office in the Milwaukee area, to serve as project manager for the deconstruction of the company’s east office building in downtown Milwaukee.
Nov 21st, 2013 by Northwestern Mutual
2013 Veterans Day Parade
Politicians, patriotism and marching bands on parade, all captured in our photos.
Nov 11th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Jim Brozek
Inspired by people at work, Brozek has for decades captured laborers of all kinds in his photos.
Nov 5th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Mike Grebe’s Conservative Cudahy Condo
It's just a short walk from the Bradley Foundation, where Grebe battles daily to turn us all conservative.
Nov 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Four May Run for Richards’ Assembly Seat
The biggest name: sources say county board chair Marina Dimitrijevic is preparing to run.
Oct 30th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Supervisor Bowen Announces Series of Town Hall Meetings
Residents Invited to Speak About Milwaukee County Budget, Other Issues
Oct 29th, 2013 by State Rep. David Bowen
Does Lakefront Still Lack a Vision?
Panelists at Discovery World conference debate plans and opportunities for Milwaukee's lakefront. A report with photos.
Oct 29th, 2013 by Michael Horne
More Northwestern Mutual Skyscraper Renderings
Northwestern Mutual's new office tower isn't just a skyscraper.
Oct 24th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Jon Richards Will Run for Attorney General
Like Abe Lincoln, Richards has been practicing law all across the state in preparation for his run.
Oct 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Why We Lost the Marsupial Bridge Swings
The city hasn't allocated money to maintain them. Should the nearby Business Improvement District adopt them?
Oct 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Youth Council hosts discussion with Egyptian students
Members of the Milwaukee Youth Council (MYC) met Monday (September 30) at City Hall with five students from Egypt who represent the organization EYouth, to discuss openly about youth life in the United States and what role youth worldwide play in government legislation.
Oct 3rd, 2013 by City of Milwaukee Youth Council
Laura Bush Comes to Town
She will join Tonette Walker in a fundraiser for the Christian group, Teen Challenge.
Oct 2nd, 2013 by Michael Horne
