Historic Third Ward

The Return of Bird, Lime and Spin

Starting June 1, up to 3,000 scooters could be on city streets.

New Pizzeria in Third Ward

Plus: A new BBQ joint. The Original reopens. And the return of Lowlands Group patios.

The Return of Sculpture Milwaukee

Back this summer, again lining downtown streets, with guest curators, titled exhibit.

Taco John’s Comes to Town

Plus: a new BBQ joint. A new wine store. And Soup Market in Public Market closing.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Don’t Rána on My Parade

Outdoor Concert and Picnic in the Park to Benefit Skylight Music Theatre Saturday, May 22, 2021, 6 p.m.

Harbor District Building Slated for Redevelopment

Plus: Changes at Eastcastle Place and a recap of the week's real estate news.

New Wine Shop Coming to Third Ward

A veteran of the hospitality industry is opening 2A Wine Merchants on E. Erie Street.

Pat’s Rib Place Coming To Public Market

Southern barbecue restaurant run by Oprah Winfrey's niece will open this summer.

Former Ballet HQ Becoming Dance Studio

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

Port Evicting Sea Scouts for New Tenant

Free-rent deal being canceled for undisclosed, job-creating tenant.

Artist Selected For Downtown’s Largest Mural

Greg Gossel will paint 9,600-square-foot mural in Schlitz Park this summer.

Dockless Scooters Will Return in 2021, With Restrictions

Companies could be barred from operating if riders use sidewalks.

TIF District Will Support Central City Housing

Revenue from surging Sigma chemicals TIF district will help three struggling TIFs.

Third Ward Building Wins Design Approval

New event venue's revised, faux-industrial style design okayed by Third Ward review panel.

New Third Ward Comfort Food Restaurant

Plus: new downtown coffeehouse, new craft cider tasting room and a rooftop chalet for Cafe Benelux.

Third Ward Fundraising for Gas Light Park

Playground would be the first in the neighborhood.

Scooters Could Return To City In May

Common Council creating path for scooters, and with usage beyond Downtown.

City Updating Downtown Plan

Equity and inclusion at forefront of latest effort.

Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward Association receives $10,000 matching challenge grant to fund new playground in Gas Light Park

New Event Venue Planned for Third Ward

Black Swan plans new venue in historic-looking building it would construct.

Railroad Expansion in the Harbor District

Komatsu Mining would construct a RR spur that crosses E. Greenfield Ave. to serve its plant.

New Hilton Hotel Planned for Downtown

8-story Tempo by Hilton would be constructed on old Journal Sentinel parking lot on Third Street.

Third Ward to Get Marriott Boutique Hotel

Hoffco building would create base for 11-story, 102-room hotel; gets conceptual okay from design board.

Third Ward Building Could Become Hotel

Wimmer Communities would convert five-story building, a former shoe polish factory.

Goodbye William Ho’s, Hello Mr. B’s

Shorewood Chinese restaurant closes, Mr. B's Bartolotta Steakhouse reopens, and a new Egg & Flour Pasta in Tosa.

Central Standard Downtown Distillery a Go

Craft distillery purchases building for downtown tasting room, rooftop patio and more.

Vita Fitness & Physical Therapy Adds Location ad Mandel’s Crescent Apartments Development in Wauwatosa

Third Ward Nightclub Surrenders License Before Revocation Hearing

SITE closes following shooting.

Colectivo Closes Prospect Avenue Cafe

Union organizers say workers are 'devastated' by closure and layoffs.

Milwaukee’s Most Valuable Condominiums

Downtown residential high rises are among the city's most valuable buildings.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre is Wisconsin’s First Approved by Actors’ Equity Association to Proceed with In-Person Work to Create Virtual Productions

Hospitality Democracy Restaurants January Pop-Up Programs

The Hop celebrating the spirit of the season with new ‘Holidays with The Hop’ station decoration initiative

Tech Firm Opening Third Ward Office

The Expert Institute, a legal industry software firm, expects to create 75 jobs here.

Dohmen Foundation Moving to King Drive

Unique foundation buying former Fein Brothers building.

Wonderstate Closing Doesn’t Affect Union

Cafe's employees will know by next week the results of their union election.

Downtown Has New Indian Restaurant

Plus: new pizza places in West Allis and Glendale. And Peruvian food comes to Crossroad Collective

Lakefront Streetcar Extension Scheduled for June 2022 Opening

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

The Loveliness of Lakeshore State Park

Wisconsin’s only urban state park offers walkers unparalleled views of the lake, downtown skyline and prairie.

Onesto to Host Holey Moley Doughnuts Pop-Up Series

Workers At Cafe in Third Ward Unionizing

Wonderstate Coffee has less than 10 employees, now involved in a union election.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre Announces Virtual Holiday Program, Season’s Greeting from MCT

Colectivo Union Pushes ‘Reverse Boycott’

The union wants its supporters to patronize Colectivo in a special way this weekend.

State dental association swears in Green Bay periodontist Dr. Paula Crum as president

Inside Husch Blackwell’s New Downtown Office

Law firm occupies top floors of city's newest office tower, the 11-story Huron Building.

Milwaukee Had A Drop in College Voters, Dramatic Shift in South Side Party Preference

Biden and Clinton had dramatically different performances in Milwaukee. See how.

Smoke Shack Thanksgiving Packages Are Now Available

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Special Events to Launch Virtual Musical Being Earnest

Behind-the-Scenes Skylight Social Interview Oct. 13; Live Film Premiere and Talkback in the Cabot Theatre Oct. 17; Musical Available Streaming Online Oct. 16 - Nov. 12, 2020

Inside the Huron Building

Milwaukee's newest office building opens, mixing old with new, Downtown with Third Ward.

Third Ward Lofts Rise

Electrically-charged development takes shape on border between Downtown and Third Ward

New Water Trail Guides The Way in Walker’s Point

Painted trail is the first phase of project designed to link water-related amenities.

Scooters Could Return to Milwaukee

Could return in 2021. In 2019, 350,130 rides taken, with 67 crashes.

The Building With A Ship Underneath

Once "the largest hardware store in the world," soon to be apartments.

See All of Downtown Milwaukee’s New Murals

From otters to activists, Milwaukee is awash in new public art.

Join the Milwaukee Bike and Brew Tour

Also this weekend, checkout some restaurant pop-ups, celebrate film director Gordon Parks and donate homegrown hops to Company Brewing.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Revised 2020-2021 Season

Line-Up Adjusts Productions, Timeline to Present Outstanding Music Theatre while Addressing Safety Measures

Pop-In to a Pop-Up This Week

Also, a virtual retail market and a concert livestream celebrating Black lives.

Buy A Brick at Pompeii Square

Downtown plaza that honors demolished church being redeveloped.

Sculpture Milwaukee’s 2020 Artworks Engage Urgent Cultural Issues

Skylight Music Theatre Announces MKE Makes: A New Musical Works Series

2020-2021 Series to Launch with Focus on BIPOC Authors

Riverwest Slated To Get New BBQ Joint

One major downtown establish gets an opening date, while others call it quits due to pandemic.

re:Craft & Relic Launches Nationwide Virtual Mobile Boutique Market

Milwaukee Black Theater Festival Presents KILL MOVE PARADISE, STEW, and HOME

Sculpture Milwaukee Announces 2020 Artists & Artworks

New Sculptures Appearing Downtown

Sculpture Milwaukee ramping up its 2020 installation.

New Mexican Steakhouse Coming

At Random opening ice cream garden. And say goodbye to Fauntleroy and (for now) Comet Cafe.

Summer Gallery Night MKE to be held online July 13 through July 18

Milwaukee’s original gallery hop event goes virtual during pandemic.

MCT Announces the Creation of the First-ever Annual Milwaukee Black Theater Festival

The Electric Apartments Rise

New apartment building in Historic Third Ward wraps electric substation.

Black is Beautiful Slow Ride Loops Through City

Over 1,000 people take to their bikes to spread a message of social justice.

Milwaukee to Hike Parking Meter Rates

City has yet to implement 2018 market-based plan to vary rates based on demand.

Celebrating Voices of Health Care Workers

Artist Nirmal Raja creates masks with quotes from health care workers handling the pandemic.

Day 10 of Milwaukee Protests

Pride and Black Lives Matter protest draws thousands, as several marches today mix and combine at various points.

Peaceful March Leader Frank Nitty Arrested

Sheriff's deputies arrested influential leader. Mayor Barrett reportedly opposed detainment.

Peaceful March Ends at 3 a.m. Near Capitol Dr.

March goes over 15 miles, including through Whitefish Bay, Shorewood and Glendale, before ending back in Milwaukee.

The Stone-Clad Huron

New building begins to look more like its 140-year-old neighbor.

Sculpture Milwaukee Will Return in June

Annual art exhibit is expanding into Historic Third Ward.

Sculpture Milwaukee 2020 Season Announced

"Outdoor museum" to bring world-class artworks to Milwaukee's streets

Artist Amanda Browder to Envelop Third Ward’s Historic Miller Tavern in Fabric

Black Box Fund’s Sponsorship of Browder’s “Togetherness” Kicks Off Summer Arts Season in Milwaukee’s Third Ward

Harbor District Presents Riverwalk Design

Nature-centered plan linking Downtown with Bay View 'beyond anything we have ever taken on.'

Onesto

Onesto is doing curbside pickup and delivery for their highly regarded Italian cuisine.