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Plenty of Horne: Trocadero Sold; Eitel No Longer Lowlands Group Manager
Plenty of Horne

Trocadero Sold; Eitel No Longer Lowlands Group Manager

Dramatic change means owners of Red Lion also own Trocadero, giving them both bars on "Tannery Row."

Supervisor Taylor Disappointed that County Board Rejected the Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure
Press Release

Supervisor Taylor Disappointed that County Board Rejected the Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure

"I am very disappointed that a deal could not be made."

Northwestern Mutual moves forward on downtown Milwaukee growth
Press Release

Northwestern Mutual moves forward on downtown Milwaukee growth

Northwestern Mutual announces mixed-use development west of downtown headquarters and new tower.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: East Town and Second Courthouse, 1875
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

East Town and Second Courthouse, 1875

The modest skyline at the time was also dominated by St. John's Cathedral, before its first tower was replaced.

Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic Announces New Commitment of $200,000 in Workforce Development Funding on Couture and Streetcar Projects
Supervisors Broderick, Johnson Jr. and Jursik Announce Opposition to O’Donnell Park Sale to Northwestern Mutual
Press Release

Supervisors Broderick, Johnson Jr. and Jursik Announce Opposition to O’Donnell Park Sale to Northwestern Mutual

Three Committee Chairs Say Park Land Should Not Be For Sale to Private Company

Luxury versus necessities
Press Release

Luxury versus necessities

Statement from Alderman Joe Davis, Sr. December 9, 2014

Milwaukee County Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Announces Opposition to Downtown Transit Center and O’Donnell Park Sales
Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Jefferson Street, 1873
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Jefferson Street, 1873

The dirt street where the new courthouse was located was mostly residential or empty. That would change quickly.

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

Supervisors Announce Support for Couture Project
Press Release

Supervisors Announce Support for Couture Project

They Applaud Economic and Community Development Committee for Approval of Project

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.”

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: County Courthouse, Early 1870s
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

County Courthouse, Early 1870s

It was built by architect Leonard Schmidtner, who also built St. Stanislaus church. His courthouse would stand for 66 years.

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.

Remembering Transgender Murder Victims

Remembering Transgender Murder Victims

Organizations met last week for a Milwaukee remembrance day. World-wide the number of such victims is increasing.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Building the Second Courthouse, 1870s
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Building the Second Courthouse, 1870s

The courthouse was built in 1872 where Cathedral Square now stands, but only after sticky legal situation was finessed.

Through the riots, see the pain, and learn from the lessons of Ferguson
Press Release

Through the riots, see the pain, and learn from the lessons of Ferguson

Joint statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II

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

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Market Square, Late 1860s
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Market Square, Late 1860s

The intersection of Water and Mason streets was once Market Square, the civic and commercial heart of the city.

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

WRTP/BIG STEP Board of Directors taps Mark Kessenich as New President and Chief Executive Officer
Press Release

WRTP/BIG STEP Board of Directors taps Mark Kessenich as New President and Chief Executive Officer

After an extensive nationwide search, WRTP/BIG STEP, a nationally recognized, workforce development intermediary is excited to announce that Mark Kessenich has been named President and CEO.

Photo Gallery: 51st Veterans Day Parade
Photo Gallery

51st Veterans Day Parade

Every branch of the service was represented, along with politicians, ROTC students, debutantes, Hmong police officers and military canines.

Friday Photos: Inside the World’s Tallest Qdoba?
Friday Photos

Inside the World’s Tallest Qdoba?

Finally there is activity in the 14-story building on Juneau and Water that's been occupied only by a Qdoba since 2008.

Op-Ed: Cops in Shootings Should Be Promptly Named
Op-Ed

Cops in Shootings Should Be Promptly Named

Police Chief Flynn waited more than five months to identify officer who shot Dontre Hamilton. The public deserves better.

Concerned Milwaukess Urge County Board to Preserve the Public’s Stake in O’Donnell Park
Press Release

Concerned Milwaukess Urge County Board to Preserve the Public’s Stake in O’Donnell Park

We, the undersigned, oppose the sale of O’Donnell Park to Northwestern Mutual Life.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Matt Dorner
NEWaukeean of the Week

Matt Dorner

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

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Mitchell Building, Around 1880
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Mitchell Building, Around 1880

The headquarters for what became the Marine Bank, built by Alexander Mitchell, survives today almost exactly as originally built.

Supervisor David Bowen Praises ECD Committee Actions
Press Release

Supervisor David Bowen Praises ECD Committee Actions

Bowen Praises Approval of Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure, Surplus of Community Correctional Center Building, Hammes Project

Milwaukee County Supervisor Khalif Rainey Applauds Committtee Approval of Body Cameras For Law Enforcement in County Budget
Press Release

Milwaukee County Supervisor Khalif Rainey Applauds Committtee Approval of Body Cameras For Law Enforcement in County Budget

Says Technology and Training Can Assist in Protecting Public and Officers

Best of Doors Open: Inside the Mackie Building
Best of Doors Open

Inside the Mackie Building

Our photos take you inside the 1879 structure, the former Grain Exchange, and one of the city's most historic and beautiful buildings.

Cop’s firing warrants more comment
Press Release

Cop’s firing warrants more comment

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 16, 2014

Firing of officer involved in Red Arrow Park shooting reeks of politics
Press Release

Firing of officer involved in Red Arrow Park shooting reeks of politics

Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan October 15, 2014

Plenty of Horne: City Illegally Collected $196,000
Plenty of Horne

City Illegally Collected $196,000

State appeals court says Milwaukee must refund illegally collected BID assessment from Yankee Hill apartments.

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.

Best of Doors Open: Inside the Wells Building
Best of Doors Open

Inside the Wells Building

Step inside the 15-story high-rise, which was the largest terra cotta building in the world when built in 1901.

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.

Open Records Request filed to provide Red Arrow Park answers
Press Release

Open Records Request filed to provide Red Arrow Park answers

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs September 30, 2014

Milwaukee Downtown Names Matt Dorner as Economic Development Director
Press Release

Milwaukee Downtown Names Matt Dorner as Economic Development Director

Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 has hired Matt Dorner as its new Economic Development Director

Milwaukee Stories: “Everything happens for a reason; there are no accidents in the universe”
Milwaukee Stories

“Everything happens for a reason; there are no accidents in the universe”

LeVar Burton, who’s known for hosting Reading Rainbow, is still using good old-fashioned storytelling to teach children to read.

University Club renovation the first to make use of PACE energy efficiency funding
Press Release

University Club renovation the first to make use of PACE energy efficiency funding

An iconic building in downtown Milwaukee with more than 85 years of history will soon be brought up-to-date with cost-saving, energy-efficient utilities

Eyes On Milwaukee: How To Fix O’Donnell Park
Eyes On Milwaukee

How To Fix O’Donnell Park

It's a complete failure of a park, here is how to fix it.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Chicago Firm Unveils Designs for 35-Story Tower
Eyes on Milwaukee

Chicago Firm Unveils Designs for 35-Story Tower

New skyscraper would contain up to 275 apartments in downtown Milwaukee.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Milwaukee’s New Bus System
Eyes on Milwaukee

Milwaukee’s New Bus System

MCTS is adding express service to more routes.

Joint Night Hearing of Parks, Economic Development Committees to be Held on Proposed Sale of O’Donnell Park on September 10
Press Release

Joint Night Hearing of Parks, Economic Development Committees to be Held on Proposed Sale of O’Donnell Park on September 10

Public Meeting Designed to Get Maximum Testimony From Milwaukee County Residents on Proposed Sale to Northwestern Mutual

RFP Commercial Recent Transactions: Lease
Press Release

RFP Commercial Recent Transactions: Lease

August 2014

Bill Would Require Body Camera on Police

Bill Would Require Body Camera on Police

Ald. Milele Coggs will introduce legislation requiring Milwaukee Police Department to buy and use body cameras.

Northwestern Mutual BuildingMKE: We Believe in Milwaukee – Let’s Build!
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Northwestern Mutual BuildingMKE: We Believe in Milwaukee – Let’s Build!

Mariachi music, blue and gold streamers, and big bites of dirt helped kick off the groundbreaking for the future Northwestern Mutual Tower and Commons Tuesday morning.

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.

High Impact Repaving Projects Continue: North Jefferson Street Project
Press Release

High Impact Repaving Projects Continue: North Jefferson Street Project

Repaving begins Friday, August 22, 2014

Plenty of Horne: Abele Goes O-fer On Election Night
Plenty of Horne

Abele Goes O-fer On Election Night

Sheriff Clarke wins democratic primary. Plus: The rest of election night's winners and losers.

Milwaukee Stories: “We just need more cooperation.”
Milwaukee Stories

“We just need more cooperation.”

Philip Chinn came back to Milwaukee from Columbus, but plans to move on, to seek a more progressive political climate.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Newhall House, 1883, After the Fire
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Newhall House, 1883, After the Fire

The fire killed 71 people but circus star Tom Thumb survived. The catastrophe became a sobering lesson for the city.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Newhall House, Late 1860s
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Newhall House, Late 1860s

It was the largest and finest hotel in the West, a sign that Milwaukee was becoming a significant city.

Let Us All Praise Downtown Employees

Let Us All Praise Downtown Employees

This week is the 9th annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week. So start feeling appreciated. And check our list of the events.

Mark Kessenich to Lead Organization
Press Release

Mark Kessenich to Lead Organization

Mark Kessenich has been named interim President and CEO of WRTP/BIG STEP.

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Questions Sale Price on O’Donnell Park Parking Structure
Press Release

Supervisor Michael Mayo, Sr. Questions Sale Price on O’Donnell Park Parking Structure

He Says Proposal May Have to "Go Back to the Drawing Board"

County Executive Abele & Mayor Barrett Toast Opening of Red Arrow Park Beer Garden
Press Release

County Executive Abele & Mayor Barrett Toast Opening of Red Arrow Park Beer Garden

Veterans and Active Military Members Receive Discount

Supervisor Alexander Expresses Support for Sale of Parking Structure
Press Release

Supervisor Alexander Expresses Support for Sale of Parking Structure

Calls Sale of O'Donnell Park Parking Garage to Northwestern Mutual a "Win-Win-Win"

Idea of Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure  ​Will Have Public Input
Press Release

Idea of Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure ​Will Have Public Input

County Board Will Hold Hearings

Proposed Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure Will Benefit Entire Community
Press Release

Proposed Sale of O’Donnell Parking Structure Will Benefit Entire Community

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele says he is excited about the opportunity of partnering with Northwestern Mutual in a potential sale of the O’Donnell Parking Garage.

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.

Northwestern Mutual Proposes to Purchase, Enhance O’Donnell Park
Press Release

Northwestern Mutual Proposes to Purchase, Enhance O’Donnell Park

Investment to improve parking structure, provide significant benefits to Milwaukee County

Plenty of Horne: New York Discovers Our Sinking City
Plenty of Horne

New York Discovers Our Sinking City

City Hall, Milwaukee Rep and Mitchell buildings are sinking. Is Deep Tunnel the culprit? The Times is not sure.

NML Tower and Commons project small business session is Monday, June 30
Press Release

NML Tower and Commons project small business session is Monday, June 30

Information will be shared for small and disadvantaged businesses interested in opportunities available during $450M NML HQ project

Friday Photos: Easy Parking in Downtown Milwaukee?
Friday Photos

Easy Parking in Downtown Milwaukee?

City unveils sign system to guide drivers to garages with available parking spots.

City Business: Refuge Smoothie Café
City Business

Refuge Smoothie Café

Joshua Janis is building an empire of fruit smoothies, one cafe at a time.

Mayor Tom Barrett and the Department of Public Works Announce New Advanced Parking Guidance System in Downtown Milwaukee
Eyes on Milwaukee: State Freezes Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Eyes on Milwaukee

State Freezes Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Worried about the cost, Gov. Walker and WEDC have halted program with big benefits for Milwaukee.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Inside the Soldiers Home Fair, 1865
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Inside the Soldiers Home Fair, 1865

The two-week fair was a major event for a young city with just 55,000 residents.

CRG Network to Co-Host Decision 2014 Candidate Forum
Press Release

CRG Network to Co-Host Decision 2014 Candidate Forum

The CRG Network is proud to serve as one of the co-hosts for the Decisions 2014 candidate forum.

Stop “Terrorizing Our Community!”

Stop “Terrorizing Our Community!”

Group led by Voces de la Frontera protested outside immigration office, calling for end to deportations.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New 18-Story Downtown Building Breaks Ground
Eyes on Milwaukee

New 18-Story Downtown Building Breaks Ground

The $102 million, 18-story tower at 833 E. Michigan is huge development, with no city financing. The full story, with photos and building renderings.

Eyes on Milwaukee: MSOE Renames Soccer Field
Eyes on Milwaukee

MSOE Renames Soccer Field

Kovac wonders why MSOE would name it after its current president. And why an engineering school couldn't dig a deep enough hole for its soccer field.

In Public: The Hotel That Isn’t There
In Public

The Hotel That Isn’t There

The downtown Marriott made so many compromises in design there's barely any left.

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.

Committee, police department to discuss 9-1-1 automated messages
Press Release

Committee, police department to discuss 9-1-1 automated messages

Representatives from the Milwaukee Police Department will address questions about how emergency calls are handled tomorrow (June 12) during the meeting of the Common Council’s Public Safety Committee.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Wisconsin St. and Milwaukee St., 1880
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Wisconsin St. and Milwaukee St., 1880

Nearly empty in the 1860s, Milwaukee St. was booming by 1880.

Friday Photos: The Deconstruction of Northwestern Mutual
Friday Photos

The Deconstruction of Northwestern Mutual

Floor-by-floor, NML's 1970s office tower is coming down.

Downtown launches Dining Week and Milwaukee Trolley Loop tomorrow
Press Release

Downtown launches Dining Week and Milwaukee Trolley Loop tomorrow

Signaling the start of summer, Milwaukee Downtown, Business Improvement District #21 will roll out two programs tomorrow – Downtown Dining Week and the Milwaukee Trolley Loop.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Corner of Wisconsin and Milwaukee, 1867-68
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Corner of Wisconsin and Milwaukee, 1867-68

These three buildings had just been constructed and still stand today -- some of the oldest downtown buildings.

Walk a Mile in the Mayor’s Shoes

Walk a Mile in the Mayor’s Shoes

Barrett wants residents to join him in walking 100 miles in 100 days.

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