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Riverfront Apartments Approved
The 216,906 square foot, 133-unit, mixed-use, retail and apartment building will have splendid views of the river.
Apr 23rd, 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
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.
Apr 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
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.
Apr 10th, 2014 by American Civil Liberties Union of Wisconsin
Smith Bros Iconic Fisherman Returns
Landmark advertising sign that long dominated Port Washington harbor now installed at Third Ward's Public Market.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Zero Locus
A small startup company provides “Big Data” analysis in Milwaukee.
Mar 26th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s LEND ME A TENOR
April 10-27, 2014
Mar 21st, 2014 by Milwaukee Chamber Theatre
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?
Mar 21st, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
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.
Mar 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
North End Phase Gets $2 Million in Funding
And the Pedal Tavern gets approved, with caveats, in Common Council actions.
Mar 6th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Adams Campaign Announces Release of First Web Ad
This morning the Adams for Assembly campaign released its first web ad introducing Dan Adams.
Feb 26th, 2014 by Dan Adams
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."
Feb 10th, 2014 by Newaukee
MIAD Residence Hall Near Finish Line
The six-story residence hall for 310 students also has space for retail.
Feb 7th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
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.
Feb 7th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Third Ward shaking from disruptive after-hours Hoan Bridge work
News conference about the problem tomorrow at City Hall
Feb 6th, 2014 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Meet & Greet for Jonathan Brostoff Tomorrow
Meet & Greet for Jonathan Brostoff Tomorrow
Feb 3rd, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Public Weighs In On Lakefront Project
Information meeting at Public Market had a full house. There's still time to add your views to the discussion.
Jan 24th, 2014 by Michael Horne
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
Commission Row 1910
Our new column will capture scenes of the old city, like this bustling strip of wholesale grocers.
Jan 15th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
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
Supervisor Russell Stamper II Calls for Transit to be Part of Capital Needs Discussion
Says Arena and Cultural Amenities Should Not Be Only Focus of Discussion
Jan 13th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
Rep. Petri’s Daughter is Washington Post Columnist
Alexandra Petri's brilliant column ridicules the concept of "affluenza" but she may inherit the malady from her dad.
Dec 19th, 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
Jonathan Brostoff announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly
New Leadership for a New Milwaukee
Dec 11th, 2013 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
More New Bars Opening
A brew pub, a southern style saloon, a wine bar. The list of new places planned is long.
Dec 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Amtrak to Chicago Will Go Wireless
Finally, the line will get Wi-Fi (we hope), but Milwaukee's Amtrak station still lacks it.
Nov 29th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Marina Will Battle Geenan for Assembly Seat
Dimitrijevic and Geenan are already competing for labor support.
Nov 21st, 2013 by Michael Horne
Commissioner Cedric Cornwall Announces Campaign Kick-Off Event
Candidate for Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge to Launch Campaign on November 20
Nov 18th, 2013 by Cedric Cornwall
A Home for Artists
MIAD has made great progress on its six-story student housing project.
Nov 15th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Larson Aide May Run for Richards Seat
Plus: problems for the Bucks' Larry Sanders and redevelopment at Reed Street Yards.
Nov 14th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Jonathan Brostoff
An aide to state Sen. Larson, he discovered politics -- and love -- while a student at UWM.
Nov 13th, 2013 by Tracey Pollock
They Like It, They Really Like It
East Side Architectural Review Board unanimously approves design for 6-story, 100-unit Greenwich Park Apartments
Oct 16th, 2013 by Dave Reid
MIAD On the Rise
Its new 6-story building of student apartments is starting to take shape in Historic Third Ward.
Oct 4th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewing as a Conceptual Art
Brenner Brewing has a ways to go before it functions as a working brewery. Plus: a fundraiser for the anti-Clarke candidate.
Sep 27th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Shocking Conditions at the Courthouse
Court Commissioner Barry Slagle electrocuted in scary, unreported incident at courthouse.
Sep 19th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Lighthorse 4041 Recieves Urban Planning Award from Wisconsin Planning Association
Mixed Use Redevelopment in Shorewood, WI
Sep 19th, 2013 by Mandel Group
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Sheriff Clarke grabs canine units from House of Correction, endangering safety of staff, only to be forced to return them.
Sep 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Ever-Changing Third Ward
A new pink sculpture, new deli, new Woolen Mills store, and a new dorm rising -- all captured by camera.
Aug 30th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
City Wants Changes for Old Pizza Man Site
Proposed building is "too boxy" and "monolithic," Ald. Kovac and others on review board say.
Aug 22nd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Is an “Art Island” Possible?
Art Milwaukee’s idea to transform a RR swing bridge is intriguing but has hurdles to overcome.
Aug 12th, 2013 by Joe Kelly
Bike Fed’s Glossy Mag a Success
The quarterly magazine now publishes 8,000 copies and has lots of advertisers, another sign of Milwaukee's bike renaissance.
Aug 7th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Laura Goldstein
The artist’s scarves and other hand-made items have a contemporary beauty but also honor her family’s past.
Aug 5th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
St Paul Bridge Will Be Rebuilt
Seventh bridge reconstructed on Barrett's watch will include streetcar tracks.
Jul 25th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The $1 Million Art Project
Steve Marcus’ plan to bring world class sculpture to Milwaukee is expensive. Is it a good idea?
Jul 18th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Demolition at MIAD
Demolition has started at 252 E. Menomonee St. and soon MIAD's six-story residence hall will go up in the Third Ward.
Jul 5th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Brisk Lease-up Continues at North End
Property Now Over 70% Leased
Jul 1st, 2013 by Mandel Group
Whimsy Walks
Milwaukee's first whimsy walk arrived on Cathedral Square this week. More to come?
Jun 28th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Ian Abston’s Gaslight Apartment
The head of NEWaukee lives on a block suffused with old Milwaukee history.
Jun 28th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Diane Murphy
Graphic designer Diane Murphy lives and works in the Third Ward and can't resist promoting it to visitors.
Jun 23rd, 2013 by Joe Horning
Bike Sharing and Permeable Pavement
City committee approves spending $100,000 on bike sharing in Walker’s Point, and the MMSD will experiment with permeable pavement.
Jun 21st, 2013 by Dave Reid
World’s Straightest Parade?
No parade has a straighter route, or a gayer crowd, than the annual Pride Parade, coming Sunday.
Jun 6th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Bavette La Boucherie
An old world-styled shop in the Third Ward strives for the charm of French butcher shops.
May 28th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
Take the Shuttle to Pridefest
Traffic and parking are a breeze when you ride to Pride Fest on the bus! Take a Milwaukee County Transit System (MCTS) Shuttle to Pride Fest, held June 7-9 at Henry Maier Festival Park.
May 28th, 2013 by Milwaukee County Transit System
Downtown trolleys start engines tomorrow
Milwaukee Trolley Loop to operate Thursdays through Saturdays, May 23 – August 31, 2013
May 22nd, 2013 by Press Release
Don Smiley’s Ever-Higher Salary
His salary rose by $114,000, to more than $886,000, and the explanations keep getting thinner.
May 20th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Jen Ede
How a 29-year-old West Allis native became publisher of a new magazine.
May 19th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Alison Carlucci
"Within minutes of arriving in Milwaukee," Carlucci knew this is where she wanted to live.
May 13th, 2013 by Newaukee
Republicans Move to Kill Milwaukee Streetcar
If the streetcar is killed and federal money for it is lost, it will mean the total amount of federal transit money for Wisconsin rejected by Scott Walker will exceed $1 billion.
May 9th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
The Arrogance of Summerfest
Mayor Barrett met with Summerfest board members, who agreed to share more information about its finances and director’s compensation.
May 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The New Third Ward Alterra’s Design
Here are the renderings of a design that embraces the street and bicycle culture.
Apr 30th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee’s Time of Terror
A new book recounts the police station bombing of 1917, and Clarence Darrow’s defense of the anarchists charged with the crime.
Apr 29th, 2013 by Dean Strang
The Ever-Changing City
Countless changes on the lower East Side, the end of an art gallery, and the pols gather for Willie Hines' fundraiser.
Apr 24th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Hoarder’s World
From vintage collectables to bizarrely charming junk, this Third Ward shop has something for everyone.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Joe Horning
County Board Violates Its Own Law
Lobbyists have worked without board approval, which could be a cause for “discharge” of board chair Dimitrivjevic.
Apr 18th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Nehring’s Family Market
Their new place in the Public Market offers fresh produce, wood-fired pizzas and an intimate bar.
Apr 10th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
The Arrogance of Summerfest
Why the tax-exempt, city-supported non-profit should be transparent about its director’s salary.
Apr 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Frank Ford
For 40 years he’s shot photos of everyone from Mayor Maier to Paul Cebar to Divine to Richard Avedon.
Apr 7th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Tammy Baldwin Comes to Town
Baldwin offers an insider's look at the U.S.Senate. And Milwaukee Buck Samuel Dalembert buys a LOT of wine.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Red Elephant Chocolate
Just opened in November, the Third Ward shop has already become a favorite for chocolate lovers.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
Fun Exhibition for Milwaukee Bikeshare
Poster art by a nationally known illustrator and cycling enthusiast helps raise money for Bike Share program.
Mar 29th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Milwaukee Universities Cost More Than Harvard
The data on the White House Score Card is eye-opening.
Mar 28th, 2013 by Steve Schuster
Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The Third Ward's "Smallest and Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade" did its best to prove that small is beautiful.
Mar 21st, 2013 by Sinead Eby
88Nine RadioMilwaukee Purchases Building in Fifth Ward for New Studio
Project Will Link Station to Community, Include New Studios, 100-Seat Performance Space.
Mar 18th, 2013 by 88Nine Radio Milwaukee
Milwaukee Arts Board recognizes Outstanding Artists of the Year
The Milwaukee Arts Board will honor the recipients of its Outstanding Artists of the Year award on Tuesday, March 12, 2013.
Mar 11th, 2013 by Press Release
New Front Door for Lakefront
Dramatic plan moves freeway ramps and creates a grand boulevard that connects downtown and the lakefront.
Mar 11th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Jeramey Jannene
Yes, Urban Milwaukee's founder is an immigrant to the city. Why he loves it and would like to see improvements.
Mar 4th, 2013 by Newaukee
Kimpton Hotel Approved
Nine-floor, four-star hotel will add drama and 158 rooms to Third Ward; hopes to open in 2015.
Feb 27th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Name MPS School After Anti-Nazi Hero?
A push to honor Milwaukeean Mildred Fish Harnack, the only American women resistance member executed by Hitler.
Feb 27th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Millionaire Mike Drescher’s Urban Aerie
The Drescher file: 18 arrests; no convictions; one heck of a penthouse.
Feb 22nd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Jeff Joerres’ Super Penthouse
He's tearing down a $1.1 million penthouse to build a far bigger, grander pent-mansion.
Feb 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
