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See The Rhythm Rising
140-unit project will fill the Downtown's doughnut hole.
Apr 29th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Who’s Renting All Those New Apartments?
Millennials or aging baby boomers? Experts disagree on why the building boom.
Apr 21st, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Angelo’s Piano Lounge Amps It Up
After $100,000 renovation, old bar dating to 1930s has dropped Sinatra for rock'n'roll.
Apr 20th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Sage On Prospect
Work on super-green project moving right along.
Apr 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Images of a Changing City
Think Milwaukee moves slowly? These dramatic interactive images will change your mind.
Apr 8th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
How Urban is Bucks New Arena?
Not so much. The biggest problem with the new Bucks arena design is the ground floor.
Mar 18th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Sentinel Bias In Mayor’s Race?
And was its story on Rebecca Bradley’s affair “offensive garbage”?
Mar 17th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Mystery of Rebecca Bradley
Who exactly is she? And why didn’t Walker vet his choice for Supreme Court?
Mar 15th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Two Homes of Rebecca Bradley
Judge has Tosa Colonial and a Lower East Side condo near all those gays she condemned.
Mar 9th, 2016 by Michael Horne
$6.5 Million in Streetcar Savings
Agreement with We Energies reduces utility relocation costs.
Feb 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the Aperture Apartments
Mandel Group's latest building in The North End may be the last word in amenities.
Feb 25th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Two New Restaurants Opening Downtown
New Hibachi grill on Mason and new juice bar and cafe on MLK Dr.
Feb 24th, 2016 by Alex Baker
Comet Still Rocks the House
A fun happy hour, good food, and a rock vibe: they promote and love WMSE.
Feb 19th, 2016 by Joey Grihalva
New High Rise for East Side
It's a 13-story, 153-unit apartment building and neighbors seem to love the idea!
Feb 5th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
National Avenue’s House of Artists
Including current owner Tom Bamberger and former tenants like painter Carri Skoczek.
Jan 30th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Phase Four of North End Underway
Fourth phase of $175 million project adds 155 apartments to booming Lower East Side.
Jan 26th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
1527 N. Cass St.
The ultimate in urban living, 6-room, multi-level condo is near Brady St. and the lake.
Jan 21st, 2016 by Urban Milwaukee
The Impact of New Development
Study of 7 new buildings shows big revenue, big return for local government.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
History of the Up and Under
It dates back a century, was a Polish bar, "soft drink parlor" and a house of blues.
Jan 10th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Easy Tyger Shows Promise
We went there opening night and liked both the food and atmosphere.
Jan 7th, 2016 by David Mouradian
Unplowed Snow Reveals Overbuilt Streets
"Sneckdowns," or snow neck downs, show how to redesign city streets to benefit all.
Jan 5th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
2015 in Review
Talk about a building boom: We covered more than 25 projects, almost all including apartments.
Jan 1st, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Von Trier Is a Teutonic Treasure
It abounds in such artifacts and boasts a huge selection of German tap beers.
Dec 18th, 2015 by Michael Horne
A Historic House Almost Destroyed
1880 home on Cambridge saved by historic preservation law that could be overthrown.
Dec 17th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Zaffiro’s Has $2 Microbeers, Great Pizza
City’s original thin-crust pie place has 2-for-1 rail mixers and great $2 micro-beers.
Dec 11th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
All Hail Our Business Improvement Districts
City party celebrates work of 35 BIDs, which have helped improve many city neighborhoods.
Dec 7th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Hybrid Lounge, City’s Newest Gay Bar
In a building whose history goes back to 1890, it attracts a hybrid of gay and straight folks.
Nov 30th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Brady Street’s Delicate Balancing Act
Residents strive to keep a healthy mix of uses in their densely populated neighborhood.
Nov 20th, 2015 by Virginia Small
Grant Will Match $1,500 in Gifts to Urban Milwaukee
Developer Barry Mandel will match up to $1,500 in grants for final three days of drive.
Nov 16th, 2015 by Urban Milwaukee
1522 on the Lake
Gorgeous condominium on the Lower East Side has quite the view.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Urban Milwaukee
The Rhythm Gets Going
Apartment building will replace tavern and parking lot.
Oct 30th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Aperture Apartments Nearing Completion
Five floors, 168 apartments, a Fresh Thyme store and a cool, curving building.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Will Pizza Sports Bar Open on Farwell?
Rosati's pizza has 158 locations and wants to add one near Oriental Theatre, if residents will agree.
Oct 16th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Wisconsin Falling Behind on Renewable Energy
These businesses spend much of their time battling political opposition in Wisconsin, an expert notes.
Oct 11th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Ripping the Top Off
East Side building loses one floor, is gaining two more, as Sage on Prospect is created.
Sep 4th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Landmark Lanes’ Jazzy 88-Year History
Serving booze during prohibition and built by a billionaire jailbird whose son become an ambassador.
Sep 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Jamo’s, a 1950s Time Warp
A quiet corner bar of long vintage with velvet paintings of misty-eyed beauties, it's not easy to find.
Aug 21st, 2015 by Michael Horne
Von Trier Is Great for Dark Beers
Try Monday’s $4 German beer night; it goes down great with the many German sausages.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Joey Grihalva
City Officials Act to Save Cambridge Ave. Home
Ald. Kovac sought temporary historic designation, contends too many period homes have been razed for apartment buildings.
Jul 8th, 2015 by Amanda Mickevicius
Finally, a Beer Garden Disguised As a Polish Flat
The Nomad’s "Faux Flat" design is approved, but noise is a concern for neighbors
Jun 11th, 2015 by Amanda Mickevicius
342 More Apartments Approved
New projects approved for Water Street and East Side. Plus, a 120-unit complex coming to Walker's Point would increase total to 462 apartments.
Jun 9th, 2015 by Dave Reid
North End Redefines Water Street
Third phase of transformational project fills the gap between Downtown and the Lower East Side.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
The City’s Illegal Entertainers
Until recently, Radio Milwaukee held live events with no city permit. Colectivo's live entertainment offerings at its Prospect Ave. location are still illegal.
Jun 3rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
1,449 New Apartments Coming
And more are on the way, all within a two-mile radius of City Hall.
May 29th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Mayor’s Design Awards
The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.
May 22nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?
Third Ward review board defers decision on Historic Designation. And Milwaukee now has a Croatian sister city.
May 15th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Bay View’s Golden Age?
A proposal for five new apartment buildings in Bay View. And will At Random be razed?
May 6th, 2015 by Dave Reid
10 Examples of The Classical Style
Where to find the best examples of classical style in town.
May 3rd, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
East Side Apartments Nearly Complete
Chicago developer's project will add 36 apartments just off Brady Street. And a huge increase in city tax revenue.
Apr 24th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Are Abrahamson’s Days as Chief Justice Numbered?
Constitutional amendment on April referendum would result in her being replaced as chief justice. Even if it fails, her salary will be reduced.
Mar 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Second Sage Building Will Be Super Green
The new Sage on Prospect, a 34-apartment complex, will have every imaginable green feature.
Mar 25th, 2015 by Michael Horne
A Diary of the Milwaukee Messenger Invitational
An hour-by hour account of the rules, the drinks, the excitement and of course the people involved in the 14th annual bike race.
Mar 19th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Davis Sets, Cancels Meeting on Streetcar
His claim on streetcar turns out to be false. Meanwhile, new city assessor appointed with little fanfare.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Swing Park Nominated for MANDI Award
And its story -- and controversies- keep getting retold.
Mar 4th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Big Tobacco Discovers the Third Ward
It will be a test market for the nation: new lounge with attractive "spokesmodels" would promote smokeless electronic cigarettes made by R.J. Reynolds.
Feb 27th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Halliday’s Is Historic Oddity
An 1888 home designed by Alfred Clas became a funny little tavern on Farwell where a bar stool always seems available.
Feb 25th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The New Gateway to Bay View?
Development proposed at neighborhood meeting would include 5 stories, 3,000 square feet of first floor retail and 72 apartments on 4 floors above this.
Feb 18th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Huge Growth for Brady and Water
Three different developments will add 740 apartments and tremendous urban density to the area.
Feb 16th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Walker’s Point on the Rise
South 2nd St. is booming and redevelopment on National Ave. may follow a similar pattern.
Feb 9th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Horrors, Look At Those Building Vents!
East Side Architectural Review Board shudders at unapproved venting on new building at Oakland and North. Is there a solution?
Feb 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
New Arena Plan & Pabst Brewing Returns
Will legislature pass new arena plan? Will city and county have to contribute? Will Pabst brew here again?
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
North End III is Rising
New complex with 168 apartments will add density to an area that's booming with development.
Jan 30th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Millennials And The Streetcar
Will it attract young professionals?
Jan 27th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
Who Will Replace Paul Jakubovich?
Ald. Bauman is pushing for prompt action to replace the longtime historic preservation head, who died last month.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
An Overlooked Gem Off Brady Street
Built in 1891 by then-prominent architect Bernard Kolpaki, the home was restored and is now owned by a Whitefish Bay school principal.
Jan 13th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Rena’s Closet Coming to Brady Street
Another retail store run by another Glorioso, and the selection of clothes and shoes looks lovely.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The House of Holiday Lights
The building with Libby's Lounge on Van Buren St. has long had a wonderful display of lights and the show is still on, even though the bar was sold.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Legacy of Paul Jakubovich
The City’s Historic Preservation Officer had an unmatched knowledge of and commitment to the preservation of historic buildings.
Dec 31st, 2014 by Michael 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."
Dec 20th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Why the Swing Park Failed
It became a comedy of errors, but raises serious questions about the city’s strategy for “creative placemaking.”
Dec 16th, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
Mystery of the Curve’s Urinal
Russ Klisch and I set out to rescue a massive old urinal from a tavern about to be torn down. Then things got complicated.
Dec 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Rep. Brostoff’s Historic East Side Condo
The new assemblyman lives in an 1870s building once used for rooming houses, but now elegantly refurbished, like most of the neighborhood.
Dec 10th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Construction Underway at The North End
Mandel Group is building the third phase of their "neighborhood by design" -- to plug "the doughnut hole in Downtown."
Dec 5th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
The Standard Has a Strange History
Just off Brady Street, it goes back to 1888, with a long list of owners and names.
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Alderaan Coffee
The new coffee house brings a New York style and cinematic name to Water Street.
Nov 26th, 2014 by Heather Meuret
Avenir Nearly Ready for the Future
The five-story, 104 unit apartment building is nearly ready for occupancy, the first residential development on county-owned Park East land.
Nov 21st, 2014 by Michael Horne
New Sculptures for Swing Park
Beinbetween looks to enliven the bridge between Riverwest and Brady Street neighborhoods.
Nov 21st, 2014 by Caroline Roers
Architect Chuck Engberg’s First Place on the River
His condo offers unmatched views of the passing pleasure craft, coal barges and trains.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
New Coffee House on Jackson Street
Pleasant Kafe opens on street where three new apartment complexes opened within the last year.
Nov 17th, 2014 by Michael Horne
1809 Cambridge Apartments
New 36-unit apartment building rising quickly on the East Side, as our photos show.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Last Remaining Single Family Riverfront Lot
“Build your dream home in an established community.” The lot can be yours for just $79,000.
Nov 7th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Return of The Avalon Theater
Everything you need to know, including behind-the-scenes photos, about Bay View's historic movie theater and its $2.5 million renovation.
Nov 5th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
City Cameras Now Nab Parking Violators
No more chalked tires? The system is quietly becoming automated, invisible -- and a big surprise for parking scofflaws.
Oct 30th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Inside the McIntosh–Goodrich Mansion
Great architecture with a fun history.
Oct 28th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Water St. and Humboldt Ave.
Can the city upgrade and improve its design? First story in a new series.
Oct 23rd, 2014 by Rachel Quednau
Is Barry Mandel the Michael Jordan of Development?
Barrett rhapsodizes over developer at groundbreaking of North End III. And Fresh Thyme owner adds praise of Mandel style.
Oct 14th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Inside Saint John’s on the Lake
The 21-story retirement home has unique amenities, including an art gallery and both a garden and bee hives residents can help maintain.
Oct 13th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee’s New Bus System
MCTS is adding express service to more routes.
Sep 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
The Cream City’s Classic Churches
Nothing better exemplifies the city’s architectural history than its cream brick churches.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Christopher Hillard
Developer Slays NIMBY Objectors
Why East Side development can move so slowly. And when developers can bypass the neighbors.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
For Rail or Trail
A path along the lake could connect cyclists/hikers to Ozaukee County, but coal freight is hogging the line.
Aug 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Ambulance Chasing Lawyer Chases Abele
Plus: Bud Selig’s birthday bash and where will new Journal CEO live?
Aug 1st, 2014 by Michael Horne
“Controversy” Over Swing Park?
Architect blasts city for altering her design. Are her complaints valid?
Jul 25th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Swings are Back — and Better than Before
Guerrilla urbanism triumphs, as “magical” swings re-installed under Holton Avenue Bridge.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Dave Reid
Brasil on Brady!
Brady Street once again shut down, as huge crowd gathers for Sunday's World Cup final, in a carnival-like celebration.
Jul 15th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Soccer Crowd Shuts Down Brady Street
As many as 15,000 people pack Brady Street and surround Nomad Bar, while celebrating USA v Portugal game.
Jun 23rd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
“Sage” Apartment Building Nearly Finished
Jackson Street is becoming a nice urban street, now with new, environmentally friendly apartments.
Jun 20th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Winners & Great Photos of 2014 Mayor’s Design Awards
From the new Pizza Man to Radio Milwaukee to Junior House Lofts, the winners span many styles and neighborhoods. Photo Galleries of every winning design.
May 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
The City’s New “Social Network for Neighbors”
National social networking platform Nextdoor.com hopes to connect every neighborhood in town.
Apr 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
