Historic Third Ward

Upscale Indian Restaurant Coming to Historic Third Ward

Named Saffron, it's planned to open this summer on N. Water St.

Bader Philanthropies Reaches Funding Milestone of More than $426 Million as it Celebrates 30th Anniversary

Foundation Gifts Nearly $2.3 million in Local COVID-19 Relief

Interval Coffee Will Open In Bay View

Cafe will replace recently vacated Stone Creek Cafe on southside main street.

Public Market and Joseph Property Development announce $10,000 matching grant in honor of Detective Andrew Wilkiewicz

Sheriff’s Deputy Shot During Traffic Stop, Early Morning Alert Sent

Incident occurred near Interstate 94 and 68th Street.

Skylight Premiere of Raisin Rescheduled to April 8-24

Shift in Skylight Calendar Due to Impact of Covid on Season

Gallery Night Returns!

Plus, Milwaukee Museum Days, Charlie Berens at the Riverside, the Milwaukee Boat Show and more.

Skylight Music Theatre Presents Free Screening of Documentary South

Saturday, January 29 at 3:45 p.m. Presented in Conjunction with Skylight’s Musical Ernest Shackleton Loves Me

Milwaukee Public Market Adds Ice Skating Rink

"The Dinky Rink" is newest Third Ward entertainment offering.

Public Market Announces Plans for Public Ice Rink

“Areas smallest public ice rink”, The Dinky Rink, will open on January 21

Zizzo’s New HQ Has Rooftop Terrace, Cafe

Firm relocating to 1855 building in Walker's Point, expects retailer on first floor.

Skylight Music Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors Raises Funds for Sojourner Family Peace Center

Council Won’t Review New Concert Venues

Proposed Third Ward venues face no roadblocks, unless legal challenge emerges.

Johnson Controls’ Departure Impacts Third Ward

The story goes all the way back to 1993. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news

Regional Premiere of Ernest Shackleton Loves Me Postponed One Week Due to Breakthrough Covid-19 Cases

New Dates January 21 – February 6, 2022

Darkly Funny Solo-Performer Tour De Force!

Silicon Valley Company Expanding In Milwaukee

OpenGov plans to grow office in Walker's Point to 100 employees.

Sabrosa Now Runs Skylight’s Restaurant

Sabrosa offering pre-show food service and catering for events at Broadway Theatre Center.

Alderman Wants Debate On Proposed Third Ward Theater

But has Ald. Robert Bauman already lost the chance to create such a forum?

Third Ward Entertainment Proposal Raises Questions

But the two-theater music complex may ultimately be subject to little public review.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for Regional Premiere of Award-Winning Off-Broadway Musical Ernest Shackleton Loves Me

January 14-30, 2022

Third Ward Apartment Building Planned

Plus: A roundup of the week's real estate news.

Spill Sends 400 Gallons of Oil Into Milwaukee Waterways

"Oil transfer error" at Komatsu Mining campus.

Summerfest Lands One of the City of Milwaukee’s Top Attorneys

Mary Schanning will become general counsel, chief administrative officer at Milwaukee World Festival.

Skylight Night Fundraiser Starring Tony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block Raises Record Amount

Eppstein Uhen Merging With Green Bay Area Firm

Combined firm will have offices in three states, 250 employees.

Indoor Concert Complex Planned Next To Summerfest

800 and 4,000 seat theaters would offer year-round entertainment.

MIAD’s Annual Sale of Student and Alumni Art & Design Work, December 2 – 4

State Dental Association Swears in New Berlin Dentist Dr. Cliff Hartmann as President

Christmas in the Ward returns to the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward Friday, December 3, 2021

321 Jefferson Fills Up

New Third Ward apartment building appears to be drawing tenants.

Bavette Moving to Former Swig Space

Third Ward restaurant and butcher shop will move around corner to bigger space on Broadway.

The Hop Unveils MU Basketball Branding

In time for teams' opening games and running until January, a Marquette basketball-branded streetcar.

Public Market Announces Annual Harvest Festival Plans

Space Time Coffee Opening in Dubbel Dutch Hotel

Plus: a taco and a mac n' cheese restaurant are opening in the same location, and a new Mediterranean restaurant joins the Mayfair Collection.

Fall Gallery Night MKE to be held Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16, 2021

Colectivo Reopens Prospect Avenue Cafe

Cafe has been closed since January, reopens with limited hours.

Tony Award Winner Stephanie J. Block Headlines Skylight Night 2021

Broadway Star to Perform at Skylight Night Gala November 6 Proceeds Support Skylight Music Theatre

Johnson Controls Complex Sold, Redevelopment Planned

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Officials Celebrate Tent City Replacement

Joint effort by city, county, state and MMSD worthy of national emulation?

Splash Studio Stays Virtual After Closing During Pandemic

Owner said the company was forced to innovate to survive the pandemic.

MIAD Opening Gallery on Wisconsin Avenue

New space will be on first floor of The Avenue, adjacent to 3rd Street Market Hall

Developer Credits Streetcar As Factor In Building Tower

32-story tower on Water Street a "prime example" of transit-oriented development.

Advertising Agency Inks Deal for New Third Ward Space

Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.

Summerfest Returns!

Plus, a Harley rally, a dive bar turns 50, an art festival in the Historic Third Ward, and yoga with cocktails.

How To Get To Summerfest Without a Car

Bikes, trains and buses; not automobiles.

Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park wins $25,000 Bark for Your Park™ grant

Fundraising campaign continues at www.mkedogpark.com

Downtown Dog Park Wins $25,000 Grant

But a substantial amount of fundraising remains to develop park.

The Hop Announces Extended Service Hours During Summerfest

Streetcar to operate until 1 a.m. to accommodate festivalgoers staying until closing

Consulting Team Announced for New Downtown Plan

The plan is intended to guide development through 2040.

New Park Opens in Historic Third Ward

New Gas Light Park is small and all about the children.

New Downtown Hotels Replace Aging Office Buildings

Boutique hotels are replacing struggling office buildings.

City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 announce project partners for Downtown Area Plan

P3 Development Group and TKWA among lead consultants

Plan Commission Okays Third Ward Tower

"Magnificent building,' says one commissioner. Apartments will be among city's most expensive.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Elects New Trustees, Board Officers

Donut Monster Opens in Third Ward

Shop selling specialty donuts opens first location in Milwaukee.

Downtown Dog Park Fundraiser Launched

Crowdfunding campaign offers perks for you and your dog.

Colectivo Union Bid Depends on Seven Ballots

Election was a tie, with seven ballots contested, which will be counted on August 23.

Public fundraising campaign for downtown Milwaukee’s first dog park officially kicks off

Donations now accepted at new website; Downtown Neighbors Association commits first fundraising pledge

Hines Seeks Zoning Change To Allow Third Ward Tower

32-story, luxury apartment tower would be built on landmark site in Third Ward.

Raise a Glass At Central Standard’s New Crafthouse & Kitchen

The local distillery will celebrate the grand opening of its newly-redeveloped, historic downtown location this Saturday

Wisconsin State Fair Returns

Plus, Bronzeville restaurants doing brunch, Buskerfest downtown, a local punk band releases an album and an art fair in Tosa.

Beginning tomorrow, Buskerfest brings music, magic and storytelling to downtown Milwaukee’s streets

Downtown Dog Park Seeks Support

Vote early and vote often to help fund a new playground for Fido.

Downtown Milwaukee dog park project selected as a finalist for a 2021 PetSafe® Bark for Your Park™ Grant

Voting Period Runs Through August 31 — Ten U.S. Communities Will Win Funds to Build or Improve a Local Dog Park

Scooters Banned From Downtown

About 30% of riders found to be riding on sidewalks, triple the limit authorized by city.

Return of the Brown Bottle

Plus!: New Riverwest and East Side taverns, Layton Ave. sports bar, Third Ward coffee-wine bar and two new Downtown coffeehouses.

New Third Ward Coffee and Wine Bar

FOMA Coffee & Wine Bar run by students from UWM, MU, MSOE and one high school.

Port Announces Tenant Replacing Sea Scouts

Marek Landscaping will build new warehouse and office complex

Rebecca Sue Button joins Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 as Marketing, Events and Social Media Director

Southside Streetcar Study, Street Improvements Approved

Walker's Point would be targeted for expansion.

Harley-Davidson Breaks Ground On Museum Expansion

New venue replaces seasonal tent

Riverwest Food Truck Rally Returns

Plus, a grand opening on Brady Street, a bike tour, a funk-soul performance at Nō Studios and more.

Free Downtown Music Festival In August

Over 60 musicians will perform nearly 100 hours of live music at Buskerfest, August 6-8.

First annual “Buskerfest” brings music to downtown as part of Jumpst(ART) Downtown campaign

Featuring over 60 musicians performing nearly 100 hours of live music, Aug. 6 - 8

City Proposes Study of Streetcar to Walker’s Point

Proposed extension would run from Third Ward south to 6th and National.

Third Ward Offers Cosmopolitan Stroll

20 blocks of shopping, dining, arts galleries and theaters in a one-time swamp.

Fine Dining Restaurant Planned for 7Seventy7 Building

Lupi & Iris will replace Maurer's Urban Market with cuisine from French and Italian Riviera.

Pickleball Courts Installed Under I-794

New courts part of strategy to connect Downtown and Historic Third Ward.

Third Ward Tower’s Design Approved

$140 million, 32-floor apartment tower gets okayed by Historic Third Ward board.

Five-Foot-Tall Birds Coming to Lakeshore State Park

The flock lands June 20th with backing from Black Box Fund.

Lazy Susan Reopens Indoor Dining

Plus: New beer garden, new doughnut shop coming. And Culvers adds two custard flavors.

Donut Monster and Brute Pizza Coming To Third Ward

The two restaurants will share a kitchen in the Landmark Building.

321 Jefferson Nears Completion

Electrically-charged building nears completion in Historic Third Ward.

Sculpture Milwaukee 2021 Kicking Off

New installations are going up around the city for the fifth annual public art exhibition.

Marketing Firm Moving from Third Ward to Walker’s Point

Plus: High-profile real estate attorney on the move

Vaccination Rate Below 20% in One Milwaukee Neighborhood

But your sewage doesn't lie, COVID-19 case rates are declining in the city.

$140 Million, 32-Story Third Ward Tower Revealed

Residential tower would rise along Milwaukee River across from Milwaukee Public Market.

Mixed-Use Development Proposed for Third Ward

Parking lot at Water and St. Paul would be location, but with how big of a building?