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Plenty of Horne: Horrors, Look At Those Building Vents!
Plenty of Horne

Horrors, Look At Those Building Vents!

East Side Architectural Review Board shudders at unapproved venting on new building at Oakland and North. Is there a solution?

Mayor Barrett Responds to Alderman Donovan’s Transit Option
Press Release

Mayor Barrett Responds to Alderman Donovan’s Transit Option

Mayor Barrett released the following statement in regard to Alderman Donovan’s transit option press release today

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Announces Support for Streetcar Alternative
Press Release

Milwaukee County Supervisor Deanna Alexander Announces Support for Streetcar Alternative

Calls Ald. Donovan’s Alternative Transit Plan a “Logical Option”

<i>Moving Milwaukee Forward</i> is a smarter, greener, faster and cheaper transit option for our future
Press Release

Moving Milwaukee Forward is a smarter, greener, faster and cheaper transit option for our future

“Similar on-demand transit operations are used in Europe, and I believe they are the cutting-edge way of the future.”

Plats and Parcels: New Arena Plan & Pabst Brewing Returns
Plats and Parcels

New Arena Plan & Pabst Brewing Returns

Will legislature pass new arena plan? Will city and county have to contribute? Will Pabst brew here again?

Streetsblog: Koch Agenda Wants No Federal Funds for Walking, Biking, Transit
Streetsblog

Koch Agenda Wants No Federal Funds for Walking, Biking, Transit

All federal transportation dollars should go for auto transportation, Koch-funded groups demand. They've also opposed streetcars in cities like Milwaukee.

Back in the News: City Attorney Says Streetcar Petitions Might be Moot
Back in the News

City Attorney Says Streetcar Petitions Might be Moot

Legal opinion says Common Council approval of streetcar in July 2011 might make petition drive demanding a referendum irrelevant.

The Streetcar not desired
Press Release

The Streetcar not desired

Portland’s streetcar numbers inflated, so what can we expect in Milwaukee?

Ald. Bauman Responds to ATU Local 998’s Anti-streetcar Letter
Press Release

Ald. Bauman Responds to ATU Local 998’s Anti-streetcar Letter

Letter to ATU Local 998 was released to the media by Alderman Robert Bauman.

Local transit union opposes Milwaukee streetcar plans
Press Release

Local transit union opposes Milwaukee streetcar plans

Alderman Davis, a leader in the opposition to the streetcar proposal, welcomed the letter from the transit union.

Data Wonk: Millennials And The Streetcar
Data Wonk

Millennials And The Streetcar

Will it attract young professionals?

NEWaukeean of the Week: Laure Gelis-Diaz
NEWaukeean of the Week

Laure Gelis-Diaz

"Coming from Paris, France, I used to walk EVERYWHERE…"

Op-Ed: Why I Support the Streetcar
Op-Ed

Why I Support the Streetcar

Not moving forward will send a wrong message to all those looking to invest in Milwaukee, a city businessman argues.

Seeing beyond the streetcar: Just one part of strategy to create opportunities
Press Release

Seeing beyond the streetcar: Just one part of strategy to create opportunities

Statement of Alderman Ashanti Hamilton January 23, 2015

Truth lies in the middle of Milwaukee Streetcar debate
Press Release

Truth lies in the middle of Milwaukee Streetcar debate

Statement from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy January 21, 2015

Plenty of Horne: Who Will Replace Paul Jakubovich?
Plenty of Horne

Who Will Replace Paul Jakubovich?

Ald. Bauman is pushing for prompt action to replace the longtime historic preservation head, who died last month.

Freshwater Mecca: Is Milwaukee the Leading Freshwater City?
Freshwater Mecca

Is Milwaukee the Leading Freshwater City?

Perhaps no American city provides more access to its rivers and lake shore. First of a series.

City Business: Ma Baensch Food Products
City Business

Ma Baensch Food Products

The Riverwest-based company offers an old Milwaukee favorite, pickled herring, updated for contemporary tastes.

Letter of Support for Milwaukee Streetcar
Press Release

Letter of Support for Milwaukee Streetcar

"I strongly support efforts to improve public transportation options, improve mobility, and create economic development in Milwaukee through the creation of a modern downtown street car."

Friday Photos: Dohmen Moves to Historic Third Ward
Friday Photos

Dohmen Moves to Historic Third Ward

The consulting company relocates to neighborhood where it all began 156 years ago.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar

Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.

Mayor looking to shut down public vote on downtown streetcar
Press Release

Mayor looking to shut down public vote on downtown streetcar

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan December 8, 2014

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 endorses Mayor’s streetcar plan
Press Release

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 endorses Mayor’s streetcar plan

“The Milwaukee Streetcar is a game changer for downtown.”

House Confidential: Milwaukee Booster Lives in… Shorewood
House Confidential

Milwaukee Booster Lives in… Shorewood

OnMilwaukee.com co-owner Jeff Sherman and his wife have a Colonial home in the suburbs, but he tries to downplay this.

Plenty of Horne: Mitchell Leather Building Seeks Historic Tax Credits
Plenty of Horne

Mitchell Leather Building Seeks Historic Tax Credits

But most of Third Ward architectural review board meeting debates handicapped access ramp for Martin Building.

Plenty of Horne: How to Sell the Streetcar
Plenty of Horne

How to Sell the Streetcar

Ald. Bob Bauman says mayor’s sales pitch lacks vision.

Milwaukee Stories: “Some women change their mind, save their babies.”
Milwaukee Stories

“Some women change their mind, save their babies.”

Anne Franczek wanted to be a psychologist, but instead has devoted her life to protesting at abortion clinics, trying to get women to change their mind.

A big league city needs big league public transit options
Press Release

A big league city needs big league public transit options

Statement of Alderman Nik Kovac November 19, 2014

Mayor’s doubling down on streetcar more about ego than good policy, leadership
Press Release

Mayor’s doubling down on streetcar more about ego than good policy, leadership

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan November 19, 2014

City Unveils New Plan to Build on $2.6 Billion in Downtown Investment by Moving the Streetcar Project Forward, Adding Lakefront Line
Press Release

City Unveils New Plan to Build on $2.6 Billion in Downtown Investment by Moving the Streetcar Project Forward, Adding Lakefront Line

Plan Covers Lakefront Line, Utility Costs Without Property Tax Dollars; Operations Slated to Begin by 2018

House Confidential: Architect Chuck Engberg’s First Place on the River
House Confidential

Architect Chuck Engberg’s First Place on the River

His condo offers unmatched views of the passing pleasure craft, coal barges and trains.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Lizzi Weasler
NEWaukeean of the Week

Lizzi Weasler

"The best bonus of Harley Fest is being sung to sleep by thousands of motorcycles revving their engines throughout the streets of good ol’ Miltown."

Mandel Group Acquires 282 Unit Apartment Community in Eagan, Minnesota
Press Release

Mandel Group Acquires 282 Unit Apartment Community in Eagan, Minnesota

Mandel Group, Inc. announced its acquisition of Lemay Lake Apartments.

Plenty of Horne: New Apartments Planned for Third Ward
Plenty of Horne

New Apartments Planned for Third Ward

Building which once housed Northwestern Coffee Mills will be renovated to include 15 urban apartments and two retail spaces.

City Business: Lizzibeth
City Business

Lizzibeth

Lizzi Weasler did “pop-up” retail events around town before opening her Third Ward boutique.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Matt Dorner
NEWaukeean of the Week

Matt Dorner

"Milwaukee is truly a city on the rise..."

House Confidential: County Supervisor Candidate Charlie Fox’s Historic Home
House Confidential

County Supervisor Candidate Charlie Fox’s Historic Home

If Fox is to become the model for future supervisors of a "gentleman politician," he has the perfectly pedigreed home to go with such a title.

Nonprofit Conference – “Building Opportunity for Boys and Men of Color”
Press Release

Nonprofit Conference – “Building Opportunity for Boys and Men of Color”

National Speakers Leon Andrews and Eric Grimes Announced

Plenty of Horne: Condos Will Replace Third Ward Leather Factory
Plenty of Horne

Condos Will Replace Third Ward Leather Factory

And Ald. Bauman's tough style of running Third Ward architectural review board.

Vantage Point: Rooftop Dining
Vantage Point

Rooftop Dining

The dramatic yet oh-so-civilized views from Cafe Benelux, Wolf Peach and Hotel Metro's Zen on 7.

Does Milwaukee Need a Fashion Incubator?

Does Milwaukee Need a Fashion Incubator?

Downtown activist Beth Weirick is leading the charge to create one in or near the Third Ward.

Friday Photos: The Pizza Man Apartments
Friday Photos

The Pizza Man Apartments

New East Side apartment building is bringing good urban form back to prominent corner.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New Apartment Building Coming to the Third Ward
Eyes on Milwaukee

New Apartment Building Coming to the Third Ward

Two developers partner up for a new building that is going to have a very odd shape.

Plenty of Horne: MIAD Apartments Changes Irk Bauman, Who Demands Fix
Plenty of Horne

MIAD Apartments Changes Irk Bauman, Who Demands Fix

A planned community gathering space instead becomes an underwhelming staircase.

Plenty of Horne: City Leaders Plot New Urban Placemaking Effort
Plenty of Horne

City Leaders Plot New Urban Placemaking Effort

With some creative use of grant money, the Greater Milwaukee Committee is helping neighborhoods update their image by ‘Urban Placemaking’

Eyes on Milwaukee: MIAD Opens New Residence Hall, Celebrates 40 Years
Eyes on Milwaukee

MIAD Opens New Residence Hall, Celebrates 40 Years

Half-birthday bash, half-ribbon cutting, the ceremony unveiled MIAD's new six-story, Third Ward building.

Friday Photos: Bublr Bikes Everywhere
Friday Photos

Bublr Bikes Everywhere

Nine of the ten new stations have been installed -- and are getting plenty of ridership, as our photos show.

St. Paul Avenue Bridge to Close
Press Release

St. Paul Avenue Bridge to Close

Bridge closed Wednesday through Thursday morning.

Friday Photos: Oregon at South Water Works
Friday Photos

Oregon at South Water Works

Foreclosed warehouse becoming 77 apartments in Walker's Point.

With Grassroots Win for State Assembly, Brostoff Thanks District for Support
Press Release

With Grassroots Win for State Assembly, Brostoff Thanks District for Support

As Democratic nominee for District 19, Brostoff stresses unity, positive dialogue

NEWaukeean of the Week: Bublr Bikes
NEWaukeean of the Week

Bublr Bikes

I’m Milwaukee’s bike share program!

Mayor Barrett to lead Ribbon Cutting of TWO50TWO – MIAD’s new res hall – at college’s 40th birthday party
Press Release

Mayor Barrett to lead Ribbon Cutting of TWO50TWO – MIAD’s new res hall – at college’s 40th birthday party

Ribbon Cutting for TWO50TWO, MIAD’s new residence apartments; Wednesday, August 27, 3:30 p.m. Reception to follow. 252 E. Menomonee St., Historic Third Ward. Rain or shine.

Eyes on Milwaukee: “Bublr” Bike Share System Is Launched
Eyes on Milwaukee

“Bublr” Bike Share System Is Launched

The $3 million system is now installing 10 bike sharing stations and could expand to 100 stations and 1,000 bikes.

As Out-of-District PAC Money Floods Into Race, Brostoff Proud of Strong Grassroots Campaign
Press Release

As Out-of-District PAC Money Floods Into Race, Brostoff Proud of Strong Grassroots Campaign

Brostoff emphasizes local support and calls on other candidates to keep race positive

Friday Photos: Dohmen’s New Third Ward HQ
Friday Photos

Dohmen’s New Third Ward HQ

Firm that started in Third Ward is returning there from suburbs, relocating 110 employees and overhauling a boring 1960's building.

Senator Nikiya Harris Dodd Says Brostoff is Right Candidate for District 19
Press Release

Senator Nikiya Harris Dodd Says Brostoff is Right Candidate for District 19

As race nears final stretch, Harris Dodd expresses support for Brostoff’s work ethic and progressive values

Friday Photos: MIAD’s New Apartment Building
Friday Photos

MIAD’s New Apartment Building

Years in the making and 6 stories high, it's nearly complete. Students will move in this fall.

Temporary No Parking Downtown & Historic Third Ward for Storm the Bastille Run/Walk
Press Release

Temporary No Parking Downtown & Historic Third Ward for Storm the Bastille Run/Walk

Enforcement begins Thursday, July 10 at 5:00 p.m.

Wisconsin Progress Endorses Marina Dimitrijevic for State Assembly
NEWaukeean of the Week: Lex Allen
NEWaukeean of the Week

Lex Allen

"I like going to brunch in the Third Ward. You can practically taste the creativity in the air."

Murphy’s Law: The Remarkable Impact of the Deep Tunnel
Murphy’s Law

The Remarkable Impact of the Deep Tunnel

Once widely maligned, the project was the key to transforming the Milwaukee River.

St. Paul Bridge is Reopened

St. Paul Bridge is Reopened

Key connection to Third Ward and Summerfest is completed on time and on budget.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Shelley Owen
NEWaukeean of the Week

Shelley Owen

"As cultured and progressive as Milwaukee is, the one issue where this city is far behind is our struggle with segregation."

Murphy’s Law: Lessons from the Public Market
Murphy’s Law

Lessons from the Public Market

Could its success provide a model for the Grand Avenue Mall?

NEWaukeean of the Week: Ken Staude
NEWaukeean of the Week

Ken Staude

"A lot of initiatives in town get delayed or never get going because someone is a taken aback by just starting the project."

Downtown trolleys begin summer loop Thursday
Press Release

Downtown trolleys begin summer loop Thursday

Milwaukee Trolley Loop – Thursdays through Saturdays, June 5 – September 6, 2014

Dimitrijevic for Assembly: Gains Endorsement of Public Educators in Wisconsin
Press Release

Dimitrijevic for Assembly: Gains Endorsement of Public Educators in Wisconsin

MTEA and WEAC Agree that Marina is the Best Choice

Now Serving: A New Place for Locavores
Now Serving

A New Place for Locavores

Locavore, opening in the Potawatomi’s new hotel, heads the list of this week’s new restaurant announcements.

Assembly Hopefuls To Discuss Issues, Take Questions From Voters June 5 at East Side Candidate Forum
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.

Friday Photos: Rebuilding 794 in the Third Ward
Friday Photos

Rebuilding 794 in the Third Ward

It's a beautiful view, but soon enough it will be obstructed again.

Public information meeting for IH 794 Lakefront Gateway Project in Milwaukee County
Press Release

Public information meeting for IH 794 Lakefront Gateway Project in Milwaukee County

Meeting to focus on the preferred roadway layout, affect on County park lands, bicycle/pedestrian facilities, and Master Plan concepts.

Brostoff declared winner of first debate for Assembly District 19
Press Release

Brostoff declared winner of first debate for Assembly District 19

Jonathan Brostoff last week won the straw poll at the first debate between candidates for Assembly District 19.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Parklet Coming to the Third Ward
Eyes on Milwaukee

Parklet Coming to the Third Ward

Club Charlie's will reclaim loading zone and use it for cafe seating.

Plenty of Horne: Riverfront Apartments Approved
Plenty of Horne

Riverfront Apartments Approved

The 216,906 square foot, 133-unit, mixed-use, retail and apartment building will have splendid views of the river.

Downtown’s summer trolleys to ring again June 5
Press Release

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.

Plenty of Horne: Why the Bucks Arena is Downtown — And Will Stay There
Plenty of Horne

Why the Bucks Arena is Downtown — And Will Stay There

If not for an obnoxiously insistent mayor, the Bradley Center would have been built in the Menomonee Valley.

ACLU of Wisconsin’s Annual Spring Gallery Night Event Explores Art and Privacy
Press Release

ACLU of Wisconsin’s Annual Spring Gallery Night Event Explores Art and Privacy

The ACLU of Wisconsin is delighted to announce that its annual Gallery Night exhibit will feature drawings by Thomas Gaudynski and prints by Nicolas Lampert.

Plenty of Horne: Smith Bros Iconic Fisherman Returns
Plenty of Horne

Smith Bros Iconic Fisherman Returns

Landmark advertising sign that long dominated Port Washington harbor now installed at Third Ward's Public Market.

Startup City: Zero Locus
Startup City

Zero Locus

A small startup company provides “Big Data” analysis in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s LEND ME A TENOR
In Public: The Resistible Rise of Public Art
In Public

The Resistible Rise of Public Art

More and more of it is scattered about the city. But how much of it does anyone actually like? 

The Sadly Sinking City

The Sadly Sinking City

A declining water table is causing wooden piles below downtown buildings to rot. The latest casualty: a 1904 building across from the convention center was demolished.

Eyes on Milwaukee: North End Phase Gets $2 Million in Funding
Eyes on Milwaukee

North End Phase Gets $2 Million in Funding

And the Pedal Tavern gets approved, with caveats, in Common Council actions.

Adams Campaign Announces Release of First Web Ad
Press Release

Adams Campaign Announces Release of First Web Ad

This morning the Adams for Assembly campaign released its first web ad introducing Dan Adams.

NEWaukeean of the Week: McKenna Shaffer
NEWaukeean of the Week

McKenna Shaffer

"The walking and biking trails along the lake are great, but getting to them is a like playing Frogger across Lincoln Memorial Drive."

Friday Photos: MIAD Residence Hall Near Finish Line
Friday Photos

MIAD Residence Hall Near Finish Line

The six-story residence hall for 310 students also has space for retail.

Alderman Bauman letter to Governor urges nighttime quiet on Hoan project
Press Release

Alderman Bauman letter to Governor urges nighttime quiet on Hoan project

In his efforts to protect residents and businesses from the constant nighttime noise that accompanies ongoing work on the Hoan Bridge, Alderman Robert Bauman has sent a letter to Governor Scott Walker urging the Governor to intervene.

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