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Pink Umbrella Theater Co. Moving to Mitchell Street
Theater company for people with disabilities opening permanent space.
Mar 2nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Milwaukee Wins $8 Million To Make Streets Safer
Federal grant will improve two major streets, focusing on children's safety.
Jan 12th, 2026 by Jeramey Jannene
117 New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in Milwaukee in 2025
The variety, passion and fun on display make the city more exciting.
Dec 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Casablanca Is a Milwaukee Success
Founded 37 years ago, serving Middle Eastern fare that's tasty and reasonably-priced.
Nov 30th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Highly-Visible Southside Church Plans New Parish Center
Mitchell Street building will see new life.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in May
10 new establishments, including two new cafes, a Puerto Rican eatery and an acai bar, opened in Milwaukee last month.
Jun 2nd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Dollar General Shutters Southside Store
It's the second location to close in Milwaukee within a year, as company plans to close nearly 100 stores across the country.
Apr 18th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Mexican Restaurant-Bakery Replaces Lopez Bakery
Del Valle Oaxaqueño and La Casa Del Pan 2 offers delicious Oaxacan fare.
Feb 15th, 2025 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Taqueria on Mitchell Street Closes
Tacos El Costeño closes its brick-and-mortar, but still serves from its southside food truck.
Jan 27th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Hunger Task Force Doubling Size of Its Southside Center
Set to open in March, new facility expands its capacity for FoodShare assistance.
Jan 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Wingstop Opening Southside Restaurant
Chicken wing chain's fourth such restaurant in city, on Historic Mitchell Street, adds to list of 2,000 found globally.
Nov 12th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Move Over RNC, ‘Great Cosmopods’ To Take Over Milwaukee’s Beaches
30-foot 'sea creatures' part of ArtBlaze, a series of four free events to liven up summer.
Jun 18th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
RNC Hispanic Outreach Center Being Replaced By Mexican Ice Cream Shop
Mateo Grajales plans ice cream shop on Lincoln Avenue.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Anmol Is All About the Spices
Small Pakistani/Indian restaurant on Historic Mitchell is a well-seasoned delight.
Apr 28th, 2024 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Tacos el Costeño Coming to Historic Mitchell Street
Southside location was formerly home to Damascus Gate and then La Ventanita.
Mar 19th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Refugee-Focused Restaurant Damascus Gate Closes
A Puerto Rican restaurant, La Ventanita, has taken its place.
Feb 16th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Data Shows Milwaukee’s Traffic Calming Effort Is Working
Speeding dropped 69% on one southside street.
Feb 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mitchell Street Building Saved, New Development Planned For Parking Lots
Developer's new plan would still bring more affordable housing to Mitchell Street.
Dec 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Dessert Shop For South Side
La Michoacana Premium, on Historic Mitchell Street, offers ice creams, sorbets, savory snacks and more.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
How Teens Students Helped Southside Community Garden Bloom
'I learned that even a little area can make a difference in our community.'
Oct 22nd, 2023 by Meredith Melland
New Arts Organization Opening On Mitchell Street
With a makerspace, artist-in-residence program, cafe, goal is a hub for creative community.
Aug 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Immersive Art and Light Exhibit Will Transform Mitchell Street
Two night event takes place in early September.
Aug 11th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Can Mitchell Street Building Be Moved?
Owner doesn't think so, but Historic Commission wants an engineer's opinion
Jul 10th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Brew City Match Aims To Boost More Than 20 Businesses
Program is focused on supporting business and property owners in Milwaukee's historic commercial areas.
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bar Proposed For South Side
Punta Cana would bring tropical atmosphere to Historic Mitchell Street area.
May 17th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Taqueria El Toro Coming to Clarke Square
Fast-growing Mexican concept operates West Allis taco stand and three food trucks, with two restaurants forthcoming.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Community Rallies Around Lopez Bakery
When owners fell on hard times, customers and local businesses organized fundraisers to help.
Feb 14th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Mitchell Street Redevelopment Must First Show Financing
Contingency by city must be met by developer or no permit to raze historic building.
Jan 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Baking Classes Return to Honeypie
Plus: Four new restaurants. And small-format grocery will serve Brewery District residents.
Dec 18th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
City Closes Mitchell Street Restaurant
Milwaukee Unified Soul shuttered after only a year in business.
Dec 15th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Traffic Calming Poles Reduce Speeding
City has installed them on corners of major intersections. Studies show reduction in extreme speeding.
Dec 7th, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Two New Dental Clinics in City For Underserved
Ascension opening urgent dental care clinics on South Side, North Side.
Nov 19th, 2022 by Devin Blake
The Encore Apartments Planned for Mitchell Street
A 5-story, 55-unit complex at 11th and Mitchell. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.
Nov 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Event Venue For South Side
If BOZA approves, The Event would open as an assembly hall on Historic Mitchell Street.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Koz’s Mini Bowl For Sale
That includes the tavern, four duckpin bowling lanes and two upstairs apartments, listed for sale Thursday.
Aug 29th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Cafe and Event Space Planned for Historic Mitchell Street
Inspired by the internet cafes of South America, La Bodega would combine coffee and community.
Aug 18th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
City Offers $50,000 Trauma Reduction Grants
Health department's Office of Violence Prevention wins $5 million federal grant.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s Driving Milwaukee’s Homicide Rate
Pro-gun laws, red-lining and lead poisoning have a strong correlation with shootings.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
A New Public Safety Plan for Milwaukee
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson releases a strategy focused on law enforcement, community healing and neighborhood-level investments.
Jan 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Children’s Hospital’s New Southside Clinic
Facility replaces former Forest Home Library.
Dec 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City, County Struggle for Solutions to Overdose Deaths
South-side ZIP code hardest hit. A push for legislation to legalize test strips.
Dec 26th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez
Mitchell Street Is A Diverse Mix of Cultures
The one-time ‘Polish Grand Avenue’ has many stories to tell.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Southside Dining Week Begins Oct. 23rd
More than twenty restaurants will feature a signature dish for less than $15.
Oct 14th, 2021 by Annie Mattea
Troubled Tavern Could Become Veteran’s Housing
Southside-focused real estate firm buying S. 6th St. building.
Mar 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Ramirez Will Paint New Mural at Marquette
Focused on diversity and racial equity, mural will be located in middle of campus.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Finding City’s Most Integrated Neighborhoods
Study shows 25 neighborhoods across Milwaukee are majority-minority like city as a whole.
Jun 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Vote To Advance Your Favorite Community Project
Co:Lab civic accelerator has groups competing with ideas
Apr 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
11 Key Details About the Convention Center Expansion
Plus: Rite-Hite moving to city, Mitchell Street mystery, Lower East Side projects still alive.
Mar 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mitchell Street’s Mystery Building
Actually two buildings covered by paneling that developer plans to restore. What will he find?
Mar 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ducks Unlimited Gets Art Worth $500,000
BMO Harris Bank donates 900 prints by Wisconsin’s wildlife painter Owen Gromme.
Dec 2nd, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
Journal Sentinel Complex Sold
Plus: Badger Mutual moving downtown, Northridge security deal, Lion House has a buyer and much more.
Nov 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Voces Buying Mitchell Street Building
After long search, immigrant rights group Voces de la Frontera finds new home, space to grow.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Controversy Over Historic Building’s Mural
Mitchell Street mural sparks debate. Is a mural just paint? Should it be removed?
Oct 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Four-Story, Downtown Mural
Artist Mauricio Ramirez paints "Heart & Sol," his biggest work yet.
Oct 24th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Pattee Considering Options for Mitchell Street Property
Developer acquired two buildings near 8th and Historic Mitchell streets
Oct 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Civic Accelerator Returning
Co:Lab pairs young professionals with business improvement districts to address problems.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Celebrates BID-NID Week
America's first such event. Spotlight on city's many neighborhood and business districts.
Sep 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Pizzeria for Mitchell Street
Experienced operator will offer a twist: pizza with Mexican ingredients.
Jul 5th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Sports Bar For South 8th St.
Historic Mitchell St. neighborhood bar will have musicians, performers, karaoke, dancing.
May 30th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Mitchell St. Group Wins YP Week Contest
Civic/business group wins $5,000 for plan to turn Modjeska Theatre into community center.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Gets New Pasta Restaurant
Plus: New halal restaurant for Mitchell St., new pasta bar at East Side food hall.
Feb 13th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Who Wants The Modjeska Theatre?
Historic Mitchell St. theater for sale or lease as an entertainment venue, but needs repairs.
Jan 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New South Side Taco Restaurant
Plus: New Halyard Park taproom, East Side food hall and Bar Louie in Brookfield.
Oct 2nd, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Mitchell Street, Town’s Most Popular Name?
Mitchell Park, Boulevard, airport, etc., all named after one family.
Jun 22nd, 2018 by Carl Baehr
Why Mitchell Street Sun Fair Was Cancelled
Republican law aimed at Milwaukee BIDs made it harder to raise money for fair.
May 11th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
Harassment Plagues Low-Wage Workers
Many women feel powerless to report it, fear loss of job.
Feb 16th, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker
New Library Transforming Mitchell Street?
Library and apartments part of street’s renaissance, says Ald. Perez, others.
Jan 30th, 2018 by Jabril Faraj
New Library Embraces the Future
Mitchell Street branch is the city’s most technologically advanced.
Oct 9th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Bryant’s, Serving Cocktails Since 1936
Originally a "tied house," Bryant's is city's oldest cocktail lounge. Stop in during Doors Open.
Sep 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
Three Great New Libraries Coming
Three new neighborhood libraries all use new approach of mixed-used development.
Feb 16th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Witkowiak Plans Major Expansion on Mitchell Street
Funeral home will add banquet hall, open-air plaza and floral shop.
Dec 14th, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
South Side Residents Create New Mural
Artist-led project creates mural on wall of El Rey grocery on 13th and Burnham.
Aug 22nd, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo
County Program Combats Urban Food Deserts
New SEED program launches mobile retail groceries and community gardens.
Jul 14th, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo
Green Space Project on Forest Home Avenue?
El Rey’s owners have donated land. Community planning has begun.
Jun 19th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Salas Has Cheap Drinks, Good Burgers
There’s no official Happy Hour, but Salas Burgers has cheap drinks all the time.
Jun 2nd, 2016 by Joey Grihalva
The Small Pleasures of Koz’s Mini Bowl
For 60 years it's featured duck-pin bowling, the last such place in town.
May 13th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Converting Spaces to Places
Learn about Milwaukee's next great public spaces.
Apr 27th, 2016 by YP Week
Health Center Restores Old Goldmann’s
Indian health center serving 7,500 patients rehabs old store for 40,000 square-foot center.
Jan 28th, 2016 by Brendan O’Brien
Best 15 Local Music Shows of 2015
Milwaukee’s music scene keeps getting better, as this list suggests.
Dec 29th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
Bryant’s Old Fashioned Charm
Venerated south side cocktail lounge will be open early for the 5th Annual Doors Open Milwaukee.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
Public Input Sought on South Side Library
Community input will help planning of Milwaukee Public Library's new branch on Mitchell Street.
Sep 9th, 2015 by Marlita Annette Bevenue
Our Children “Are Not For Sale”
Local coalition uses shocking ads on bus shelters and vending machines to combat human trafficking.
Jun 19th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic
New Neighborhood Mural Created
Mural on 16th and Mitchell meant as a universal message about Latino pride and culture.
Jun 2nd, 2015 by Devi Shastri
20 Years of Making Communities Healthier
Community HealthCorps volunteers work at 200 sites in 17 states, including on Milwaukee's South Side.
May 7th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey
A Developer Who Does Affordable Housing
MANDI nominee Todd Hutchison has built dozens of residential developments on the near north and south sides.
Mar 6th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Walker’s Budget Reduces Historic Tax Credits
Tighter guidelines for credits and less total funding could hurt development in Milwaukee.
Feb 20th, 2015 by Andrew McCann
Bicycle Shop Invests in Lincoln Avenue
Ben's Cycle owner also bought an old movie theater, and next will redevelop former bakery into mixed-use building.
Dec 13th, 2014 by Raina J. Johnson
Board Rejects Proposals for Forest Home Library
City's Public Library Building and Development Committee votes not to move forward on either proposal.
Dec 12th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
New Forest Home Library Coming
Two proposals were unveiled at a public meeting of library board. Which one is better?
Dec 5th, 2014 by Michael Horne
A Guide to Milwaukee Murals
New web site maps and explains more than 70 central city murals.
Oct 6th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Long Live the Polish Moon Ride!
A great turnout, a beautiful foggy night, and fun polka and Mexican music -- the ride was a big success and will surely grow in coming years.
Aug 29th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
“You grow up, you have kids and everything changes”
Farence Rogers is looking forward to just one thing, his son graduating from college.
Aug 14th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Mitchell Street Tells Its Story
A new public art project captures the history and people of the near South Side.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto
Life of a Bicycle Cop
A police officer's Marine training helps him patrol the South Side.
Jan 8th, 2014 by Zac Bellman
City Budget’s Impact on Neighborhoods
From more police officers and new libraries to street pavement spending, changes will have big impact.
Oct 31st, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Rebuilding Another Library
Neighbors discuss plan to replace Forest Home Library with new mixed-use building modeled after East Side branch.
Oct 10th, 2013 by Maria Corpus
New Violence Prevention Center Opens
Mayor calls it a "gigantic step" for the South Side.
Sep 4th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Targeting South Side Crime
Police department is increasing foot and and squad car patrols to combat summer crime on South Side.
Jun 6th, 2013 by Eric Oliver
The African American Advantage
The county’s black residents have $3.6 billion in annual income and black neighborhoods have far more purchasing power than suburbs.
Feb 14th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
America’s Darkest Bar?
Bryant's has 80 years of history and a cocktail lounge atmosphere that is nationally unique.
Dec 2nd, 2012 by James GutierrezNeighborhood Buildings
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1039-1041 W. Historic Mitchell St.
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1100 W. Historic Mitchell St.
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1101-1113 W. Historic Mitchell St.
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1104 W. Historic Mitchell St.
Winner of 2020 Mayor’s Design Award. Home of Scout Gallery.
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1333-1339 W. Greenfield Ave.
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1432 W. Forest Home Ave.
Clinic developed by ICAP Development for Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.
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1579 S. 9th St.
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1730 S. 6th St.
Demolished home and carriage home in Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood. The home was demolished in March 2016.
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1901 S. 6th St.
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1905 S. 6th St.
Two-story commercial building
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1909-1911 S. 6th St.
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1978 S. 6th St.
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2000 S. 13th St.
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2076-2078 S. 7th St.
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2078 S. 8th St.
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522 W. Maple St.
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604-608 W. Historic Mitchell St.
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709-713 W. Historic Mitchell St.
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723 W. Historic Mitchell St.
Acquired by Shane McAdams in 2019. Long-time home of Bilt-Rite Furniture.
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729-731 W. Historic Mitchell St.
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733-737 W. Historic Mitchell St.
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807-813 W. Historic Mitchell St.
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815-817 W. Historic Mitchell St.
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833-839 W. Historic Mitchell St.
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Forest Home Library
Former Milwaukee Public Library located at 1432 W. Forest Home Ave. Demolished in 2021.
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Hills Building
Historic building in Milwaukee's Historic Mitchell Street neighborhood. Mitchell Street Library located on its lower levels.
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Kunzelman Esser Lofts
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Modjeska Theatre
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South Stadium
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St. Hyacinth Church
South Side church at 1414 W. Beecher St.
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The Encore
Proposed 55-unit apartment building by Zuwena Cotton. Would replace Art Deco building at 1101-1113 W. Historic Mitchell St.
