Historic Third Ward

Vegan Restaurant Exits Milwaukee Public Market

Owner Emily Ware is 'no longer in the restaurant business.'

Milwaukee Public Market Announces Forage Kitchen Grand Opening

Freeway-to-Boulevard Option Still On Table for 794 Rebuild

But "it is too early" for the city to take a formal position says City Engineer. Downtown plan favors boulevard.

6 Milwaukee Chefs, 2 Bars Earn James Beard Nominations

Chefs from Amilinda, Birch, Odd Duck and EsterEv all made the 2025 list.

Indoor Events For An Ice Cold Weekend

Plus: A onesie bar crawl?

No More Promises. It’s Closed

Part punk bar, part Packers pub -- and now, part of Milwaukee history.

New Riverwalk Plaza Will Be Named For Visionary Developer

Gary Grunau was longtime champion of big civic projects, including riverwalk system.

DOJ Lawsuit Goes After Large Rental Firms For Price Fixing

Property managers for multiple high-end Milwaukee apartments are among defendants.

Growing Nonprofit Buys Third Ward Building

Umbrella organization for JusticePoint and Sinora Recovery relocating its HQ.

BBQ Restaurant Opens at Public Market

David Alan Alan's Smokehouse & Saloon offers barbecued meats, sides and smoked cocktails.

Milwaukee Public Market Announces Grand Opening of David Alan Alan’s Smokehouse & Saloon

Explorium Buys Good City In Continued Craft Beer Shakeup

Four Good City locations will be rebranded as part of Explorium's big expansion.

Proposed Downtown Hotel Loses A Floor

But what was cut is unusual.

City Advancing Street Reconfiguration Projects In Historic Third Ward

Plus: New plaza to be named for Gary Grunau.

Visit Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Market Partner for Milwaukee Flavor Live: A Fresh Four-Course Culinary Journey

New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes, Street Reconstructions Proposed

$33 million effort aims to improve Downtown, Historic Third Ward and Walker's Point.

New Third Ward Tower Lands First Restaurant

French bistro Cassis planned by owners of acclaimed restaurant Birch.

Growing Personal Injury Law Firm Opening New Third Ward Office

Nicolet Law, famed for its 'get the beard' ads, is taking over two-story space.

Thousands of Biking Santas To Take Over Milwaukee’s Streets

Hilton Milwaukee Announces the Most Extensive Renovation in Marcus Hotels & Resorts History

Connected to the newly extended Baird Center, the historic art deco landmark is the city’s largest hotel and Milwaukee’s meeting and convention destination of choice

Converting 794 To Boulevard Could Yield 3,000 Housing Units, $1.1 Billion in Development

New analysis from urban planner Larry Witzling explores impact of overhauling downtown freeway.

Ornament Trail returns to Downtown as part of Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

15 larger-than-life, hand-painted ornaments will be displayed throughout Downtown and the Third Ward

Lowlands Group’s Winter Experiences Are Back for the Season

Picture-Worthy Beverage Packages, New Tantalizing Food Offerings, and More

Smoke Shack Offers Pre-Cooked Thanksgiving Meals

Plus: A new coffee truck, Colombian restaurant and all-you-can-eat sushi.

Johnson Controls’ Former HQ Will Become Modern Offices, Housing

A redevelopment called 'The Patent Block' will fill a full downtown block.

Milwaukee Planning Innovative Fire Repair Shop, Suburbs Could Join

Milwaukee is at a 'blinking red light hazard zone' with its current facility.

Pumpkins To Take Over Bay View

Plus: Flannel Fest and Gallery Night.

Did Harbor Commissioner Have Conflict of Interest?

Ron San Felippo has for many years been managing a private company for Summerfest.

New Event Space For Riverwalk

Two Birds Event Group is set to open The Rivulet in January.

The Secret To Getting You To Move Downtown? Your Dog

Dog park is about suburban competition say politicians, developers already in the game.

Milwaukee Theater District Launches “Best Seats in MKE” in lead up to Second-Annual Milwaukee Theater Week

BESTD Clinic Celebrates 50 Years of Service

Drag show, awards ceremony and POP after-party on deck for clinic's golden anniversary.

New Murals Coming To Third Ward

Four pieces new will appear in time for Gallery Night.

Slow Going for New Luxury High-Rises

Couture and 333 Water attracting renters more slowly than past towers. Is local market getting saturated?

Brisa Do Mar Is Very Mediterranean

Offering a big, varied menu and riverside tables with views of the Swing Bridge and passing pleasure boats.

Lime Launches Parking Blitz in Milwaukee as Ridership Booms

Groundbreaking Ceremony Announced for Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park

Project leaders, public officials and sponsors to gather for first dig on Sept. 5

Forage Kitchen Coming to Milwaukee Public Market

‘World’s Largest Coffee Break’ Returns Aug. 20

Downtown Employee Appreciation Week offers complimentary coffee, plus lunch freebies, games and more.

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in July

Eight new establishments, including two ice cream shops, a barbecue spot and a cocktail lounge recently opened their doors in Milwaukee.

Council Kills Streetcar’s ‘Festivals Line’

Improved access to lakefront came with delay for other riders.

See What Boulevard Replacing I-794 in Downtown Would Look Like

Rethink I-794 launches augmented reality experience to picture impact of conversion.

Fred Vogel, Jr. Building Has Quite a History

Including the Third Ward, tanneries and many a Vogel. Oh, and a building worth $2.8 million.

Brady Street Festival Headlines Weekend of Post-Political Fun

Plus: Armenian Fest, Music on the Beerline, Black Cat Alley music series and more.

Tough Messages Projected on Downtown Buildings Bash Trump, MAGA

Democratic guerrilla group projects images opposing Donald Trump, supporting Joe Biden.

Ben and Jerry’s Opening Third Ward Location

RNC will receive frosty reception as ice cream store opens July 14.

Valentine Coffee Expanding to Downer Avenue

Cafe and roastery plans to open third location on the East Side this fall.

New Third Ward Condos Moving Forward

Peter Renner lining up final pieces of 13-unit development on Summerfest Pl.

Street Parking Restrictions Begin For RNC

But parking structures are still available, as are alternative modes of transportation.

MCTS Updates RNC Bus Detours To Better Serve Downtown, Riders

The initial plan left a 1.4-mile gap between stops on many routes.

Streetcar Will Use Festivals-Oriented Route Through Summer

Line makes it easier to access lakefront, but slower to travel north.

A Celebration of Ending Homelessness-A Pathway Home

Join us in celebrating and honoring women who are making a difference in ending homelessness

1033 Announces Closure, Planned Rebrand

After just 13 months, wine bar and seafood restaurants is officially closed.

New Apartment Building Rises In Summerfest’s Shadow

Evoni Apartments near completion on former railroad yard site.

Saint Kate Hosting ‘Bougie’ Anniversary Brunch

Plus: Six new restaurants, proposed THC cafe and farewell to Phan's Garden.

See Detailed RNC Street Closures, Demonstration Zones

'The city of Milwaukee is open for busines,' but you're going to want to plan ahead to come Downtown.

Third Ward Cheers ‘Beerpartisanship’ During RNC

The drinks -- and conversations -- will be flowing at upcoming event, set to take place midway through the convention.

How To Get To Summerfest 2024

Spoiler alert: Don't expect to drive to the front door without spending $40.

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.

Historic Third Ward Neighborhood Celebrates “Beerpartisanship” During the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee

Streetcar Route Changed Until Summerfest’s End

'Festivals Line' merges two lines. Easier lakefront access, slower northern trips.

Wolf on Broadway Announces Rebrand

Plus: Pizza Shuttle joins 3rd Street Market Hall, city suspends Qdoba and The Seafood Shack plans East Side location.

Bastille Days Returns July 2024

Four-day French festival boasts enhanced entertainment lineup and French flair

See Inside New Third Ward Tower

333 Water will welcome its first residents Saturday.

Milwaukee Public Market Unveils Dates for Under-Freeway Concert Series

Next Week: Riverwalk Commons Concert Series Returns with Live Music and Local Food Trucks

Benson’s Restaurants Add Dog Menus

Plus: Company Brewing and Maya Ophelia's announce closures and a new Japanese-Korean option.

Construction Starts on Deer District Concert Venue

FPC Live plans to open venue in fall 2025, despite 'unconventional' RNC construction schedule.

The Hop’s Lines Will Merge For Easier Summerfest Service

'Festivals Line' will make it easier for first-time riders to get to lakefront.

The Hop Introducing New ‘Festivals Line’ for Summerfest

Combined route will operate until 1 a.m. and provide more frequent service to the Lakefront while eliminating the need for transfers

Gallery Night MKE Showcases Summer Event July 19 & 20

Protected Bike Lanes Will Link Bay View With Downtown

Series of city projects will provide safe link between South Side and Downtown.

Walker’s Point Will Get New Plaza, Protected Bike Lanes

And upgraded skate park. City plans 11 projects to improve south-side area.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces its 2024-2025 Season, Celebrating its 50th Anniversary

Public Works Committee to discuss parking/traffic & enhanced streetcar service during major lakefront festivals

DanDan Sauces Hit Shelves at Sendik’s

Plus: Three new restaurants for Bay View, Ruby's Bagels goes brick-and-mortar and goodbye Kwench Juice Cafe.

Milwaukee Film Names New CEO, Reports Attendance Growth

And reveals new fall doc festival and 2025 festival dates.

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in April

The list of 15 include a boba cafe, sandwich shop and Thai restaurant.

Milwaukee Public Market Named #1 Best Public Market in the Nation

Milwaukee emerges as the winner among 20 nominees across the country

Gallery Night, Zines and Record Store Day

Plus: The second weekend of the Milwaukee Film Festival.

Third Coast Gourmet Opens in Third Ward

The counter-service deli and sandwich shop is now serving customers inside the Renaissance Building.

Mayor Backs Boulevard To Replace I-794 Downtown

'We should be thinking about the city we want in the future, 30 years from now.'

Sweetly Baked Announces Grand Opening in Third Ward

Opening weekend, beginning April 19, will feature plenty of sweet treats, plus art and freebies.

Streetcar Begins Daily Service To The Couture, BRT Will Soon Follow

Long-awaited milestone restores transit service to lakefront. Officials herald it as future of transit.

Dining Pop-Ups Present National, Local Talent

Five restaurant pop-ups this spring showcase diverse range of chefs.

The Hop’s L-Line to Fully Open April 11

The streetcar’s first new extension to begin operating seven days per week and provide service to the lakefront via the new transit concourse inside the Couture

Two Milwaukee Chefs Advance as James Beard Finalists

Dan Van Rite and Dan Jacobs are finalists for Best Chef: Midwest.

Milwaukee Theater District Launches Marquee Madness Promotion

Grocery Store Opens In The Brewery District

Go Grocer offers "top 40" grocery items, plus cleaning supplies, alcohol and more.

Milwaukee’s Premier Playground Opens For The Season

But check the schedule before you go. Northwestern Mutual Community Park is closed or requires paid admission during festivals.

Milwaukee Ballet to Enchant Audiences with “Cinderella”

The magical production to include six performances, a student matinee, and a charitable shoe drive.

New Third Ward Tower Will Be Milwaukee’s Priciest

And The Couture isn't far behind. Plus: A recap of week's real estate news.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces Legacy Night performance of THE MOUNTAINTOP on March 22

Hosted by CopyWrite Magazine, Legacy Night invites Black and African American community members to experience THE MOUNTAINTOP by Katori Hall

Milwaukee Public Market Announces What Will Replace Kehr’s

Freese’s Candy Shoppe will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Kehr’s Candies Leaving Milwaukee Public Market

The candy store will pivot to online sales and pop-ups. Feb. 29 is final day of in-person business.