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The Greenest Ever and Going Up
Sage on Jackson would be the greenest multi-family structure in Wisconsin and Illinois.
Mar 28th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Get Your Vote On
Early voting already underway for spring election, and memorials planned for Debra Usinger and Donna Schlieman.
Mar 26th, 2014 by Michael Horne
David Hatch’s Little Hideaway
The Hatco owner has a city hideaway above a 6-car garage (built in 1907) that was the scene of a lurid, alleged assault.
Mar 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Avenir Makes Some Progress
The five-story, 104-unit mixed-use building will have 7,000 square feet of first floor retail.
Mar 7th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
North Avenue Boomtown
Three different projects will together remake E. North Avenue. Our photos capture the progress.
Jan 23rd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Sage on Jackson Will Spice Up Street
The latest addition to once-sleepy Jackson St., which is becoming a dense urban area.
Dec 20th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
The Rise of Parking-Free Apartment Buildings
Cities across America are slashing the cost of housing by reducing parking in new construction, how about Milwaukee?
Dec 19th, 2013 by Angie Schmitt
The Future Rises in the Park East
The Avenir or "future" is a new five-floor, 104-unit apartment building rising before us.
Dec 13th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Prospect Mall is Partially Open
Look, a sandwich shop disguised as a construction site!
Dec 6th, 2013 by Dave Reid
The History and Future of Santa Rampage
Could event become a victim of its own success? Organizers consider changes in format.
Dec 6th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Santa Cycle Rampage Rocks Out
The English Beat flew in from Britain to play and the turnout was great.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Amtrak to Chicago Will Go Wireless
Finally, the line will get Wi-Fi (we hope), but Milwaukee's Amtrak station still lacks it.
Nov 29th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Crank Daddy’s
The east side bike shop has become a Milwaukee institution.
Nov 27th, 2013 by Tracey Pollock
Jon Richards Will Run for Attorney General
Like Abe Lincoln, Richards has been practicing law all across the state in preparation for his run.
Oct 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Prospect Mall Apartments Going Up
Construction is midway on a five-floor complex that will have 52 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail space.
Oct 11th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
The Growing City
Updates on three new developments. Plus: a photographic tour of the Ward hall.
Oct 2nd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Sarah Fierek
"If you can’t find something to enjoy in this city, you simply aren’t paying attention!"
Sep 30th, 2013 by Newaukee
Shocking Conditions at the Courthouse
Court Commissioner Barry Slagle electrocuted in scary, unreported incident at courthouse.
Sep 19th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Streetcar Social
Gathering of notables tracks the route of proposed streetcar. And HGTV comes to town to film a straw-bale home.
Sep 12th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Who Let the Dogs Out?
Sheriff Clarke grabs canine units from House of Correction, endangering safety of staff, only to be forced to return them.
Sep 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
What Sue Ann Says
The busy life of ex-first lady Sue Ann Thompson, who runs a foundation and writes a magazine column.
Aug 29th, 2013 by Michael Horne
World Naked Bike Ride Coming!
Next July Milwaukee strips down to join 70 cities globally that hold naked bike rides.
Aug 26th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Mike Jacobs’ Landmark Condominium
TV anchor Mike Jacobs' landmark day and condominium.
Aug 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Will WisDOT Propose Expanding I-43?
WisDOT says I-43 has reached the end of its lifespan, and a hit-and-run tragedy on the East Side raises safety concerns.
Aug 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Greater Milwaukee Committee to Move to Water Accelerator
All the news on the GMC's new home, as well as odds and ends around the East Side and beyond (plus a bicycle tour).
Aug 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
A Very Pleasant Opening
Photos and gossip from the ceremonial opening of the Pleasant Street Bridge.
Aug 3rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Silhouette Now Open
The third building in Mandel Group's ever-growing North End apartment development is now available for move-in.
Aug 2nd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Scooter Nation
Scooters and mopeds are becoming more popular, particularly in bicycle-friendly cities.
Aug 2nd, 2013 by William Bott
Daglas Does Dallas
After a brief stay as Milwaukee Magazine editor, Cristina Daglas is off to become editor of D Magazine!
Aug 1st, 2013 by Michael Horne
Mandel Plans Lakefront High-Rise
Last empty site in old Park East area would be location for Prospect Ave tower.
Aug 1st, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Roman Coin’s 125-Year-Old Pabst Bar
The only tavern built by the Pabst Theater's architect has been a Brady Street mainstay since the 1890s.
Jul 31st, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
The Space is the Place
How the owners of Comet, Hi Hat and Bel Air Cantina have changed the city.
Jul 26th, 2013 by Tom Bamberger
Beth Weirick’s Gay Nineties Home
The city's best-known Downtown promoter lives in a charming, 123-year-old home.
Jul 5th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Where July Fourth Doesn’t Happen
River Hills and West Milwaukee are the county's only communities without a July 4th celebration.
Jul 3rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Gregory Thornton’s Urban Apartment
He's got a place in the 23 story Prospect Towers, but is it named after Armstrong, Ellington or maybe Billie Holiday?
Jun 21st, 2013 by Michael Horne
East Terrace Apartments Taking Shape
They're all corner units in the Jackson Street complex, and you can set the thermostat with your iPhone.
May 24th, 2013 by Dave Reid
The North End Phase II
From new buildings to riverwalk improvements, lots of changes are underway.
May 17th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Infill, Infill, Infill
Updates and photos of three infill projects on Jackson Street.
May 10th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Transit Outrage
Alberta Darling says my way or the highway. Plus: the return of Jerry Kleczka!
May 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Mark Belling’s Very Urban Condo
He lives in one of the most walkable neighborhoods but seems to take his car everywhere.
May 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
16th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
Which are the best designs? You be the judge.
May 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Ever-Changing City
Countless changes on the lower East Side, the end of an art gallery, and the pols gather for Willie Hines' fundraiser.
Apr 24th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Drew Gooden’s Celebrity Pad
The Milwaukee Buck's apartment was previously rented to ex-Buck Stephen Jackson and is still owned by Popeye Chicken tycoon John Brodersen.
Apr 19th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Tammy Baldwin Comes to Town
Baldwin offers an insider's look at the U.S.Senate. And Milwaukee Buck Samuel Dalembert buys a LOT of wine.
Apr 3rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
James Phelps
How to succeed at business without ever leaving your neighborhood.
Mar 31st, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Prospect Mall’s Progress
The facade is getting stripped and openings for big windows have been created.
Mar 29th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
The Global Style of Nomad World Pub
It’s local but international, and rated as one nation’s top bars to watch soccer.
Mar 24th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Brady Street BID Expands Boundaries?
And Milwaukee's corporations asleep on gay marriage issue?
Mar 6th, 2013 by Michael Horne
World Famous Wolski’s
What a difference a bumper sticker can make.
Feb 24th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Hi Hat’s Educated Cocktails
Built in a former schoolhouse, Hi Hat offers a broad education in mixology.
Feb 17th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Pridemore Thrown Out of School
State Superintendent candidate ejected for interfering with vote at Washington H. S. polling place.
Feb 13th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Show Time at The North End
A glitzy open house at Mandel Group's two new apartment buildings includes a new, locally-produced film called "Spectacle!"
Feb 12th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Y-Not II’s Dive Bar Charm
After 42 years, Y-Not has become a Milwaukee institution.
Feb 10th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Evers Vs. Pridemore
The battle between State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers and challenger Don Pridemore.
Jan 28th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Neighbors Boiling Over Boylston Plan
Too much congestion, they complain. Ald. Kovac is feeling the heat.
Jan 23rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Hooligan’s Old School Style
Its 19th century structure was built atop a tree trunk, where the beer has flowed since 1936.
Jan 21st, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Latrell Sprewell’s Rocking Bungalow
The ex-NBA star's cute place on Pleasant Street has been the source of unpleasant noises.
Jan 18th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Ghost Sign That Wasn’t
A bit of fake Milwaukee history, some questionable MATC ads, and debunking a war on pot.
Jan 16th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Allium
In a city of 1,600 restaurants, this family-owned place offers a European-styled, small-plate cafe and bar.
Dec 31st, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
A Redesign for Hi Hat Garage
A cooler Garage, more delay on Two Parks proposal, and progress on East Library redevelopment.
Dec 13th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Happy Cranksgiving
Milwaukee's fifth annual “Cranksgiving” sends cyclists on a race to donate to needy folks.
Nov 30th, 2012 by Marley Flueger
“It Will Always Be Here”
The colorful history and enduring legacy of Vitucci's cocktail lounge.
Nov 25th, 2012 by Harrison Turner
OnMilwaukee.com Moves Downtown
Plus: problems for a new hotel and say goodbye to two bars.
Nov 16th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Cheese, Beer and Thou
Glorioso's Italian Market eschews wine and does a Cheese & Beer Tasting. The result: lots of fun.
Nov 15th, 2012 by Michael Horne
The Wounds of War
A new peer network program gives support to Vietnam veterans.
Nov 14th, 2012 by Heather Ronaldson
CrossFit 414
Three young guys in very good shape can help you get fit.
Nov 13th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Still German After All These Years
Von Trier is an East Side establishment known for its authentic German atmosphere and draft beers.
Nov 12th, 2012 by Marley Flueger
Inside The North End
Take a peek at two new apartment buildings under construction just north of Downtown.
Nov 5th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Comings and Goings
A veteran union leader steps down, a new post for Nikiya Harris and Glorioso's tries, of all things, beer.
Nov 2nd, 2012 by Michael Horne
Streetcar Meeting on Tuesday
Public invited to ask questions about project.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Raquel Filmanowicz
The Chicago native has become a Milwaukee booster who helped lead the effort to reduce teen pregnancy.
Oct 28th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
The Holton Bridge Swings
Kinetic sculptures enliven the gathering place below the Holton Bridge. And Weird Al holds court in MKE.
Oct 15th, 2012 by Michael Horne
Frank Alioto
He’s a fireman, an author, a walking tour guide, and a true urbanite.
Oct 10th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Winter Approaches at The North End
Construction crews work to complete the second phase of The North End.
Oct 5th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Urban Milwaukee Night at Film Fest
Join us for the Milwaukee Film Festival's showing of Detropia and post-movie chat and happy hour.
Sep 28th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
PARK(ing) Day 2012
Expanding public space, one parking spot at a time.
Sep 21st, 2012 by Dave Reid
Park East Square Loan Approved
Union opposition to Park East Square evaporates.
Sep 20th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Three for the Show
A new amphitheater and two new apartment projects break ground in Riverwest and the Lower East Side.
Sep 14th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Wanna Buy Some Park East Land?
Sensing market interest, Milwaukee County is trying to sell a parcel of land -- for the third time.
Sep 11th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
They Ruined Our Lives
Union members fight city loan to Wangard Partners, delaying proposed Park East development.
Aug 17th, 2012 by Dave Reid
2012 Brady Street Festival
A photo gallery of the last major street festival of the summer.
Aug 7th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The North End Continues to Rise
Residential development rises in the Park East..
Aug 3rd, 2012 by Dave Reid
Greenest Building Ever Built?
The city's zoning committee approves a building the developer promises will be super-green.
Jul 18th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Plan Commission Recommends Approval of Five-story Apartment Building
Green features garner support for apartment project from Alderman and neighborhood.
Jul 10th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Apartment Building Proposed for Lower East Side
Dominion Properties, LLC plans to build a five-story apartment building on Jackson St.
Jul 3rd, 2012 by Dave Reid
Lower East Side Construction
Friday Photos this week features photography of three Lower East Side construction projects.
Jun 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Summer Soulstice Music Festival – 2012
The 12th annual Summer Soulstice Music Festival brought together the best of Milwaukee's East Side under great weather on Saturday night.
Jun 24th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Rumblings in the Park East
Unions battle over and delay one project, another project gets a six month extension, and another is underway in the Park East.
Jun 19th, 2012 by Dave Reid
New Zoning Would Allow Taller East Side Buildings
In one of its "shortest meetings ever," the City Plan Commission recommended letting North Avenue rise higher.
May 30th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
East Library Gains Zoning Approval, Rest of District Held
Residents are still a little restive about it, but the East Side's buildings are likely to get a little higher, to judge by the results of today's City Plan Commission meeting.
May 21st, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Regional Bus Service Cuts, Transit Center Redevelopment, Museum Mile, and More
The 11th installment of Eyes on Milwaukee focuses on transit, development, and new restaurants. The Downtown Transit Center's redevelopment is inching closer to reality. The Milwaukee Museum Mile is a new marketing effort for some overlooked museums. Service reductions are coming to the Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha commuter bus service, and the Milwaukee City Clerk is still tweeting, thankfully.
May 3rd, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Jackson St. Apartment Proposal Approved at Zoning Committee
Back for a second time, Dermond Property Investments' request for a change in zoning for the properties 1601 N. Jackson and 522 E. Pleasant, the former Joey's Restaurant location, from Local Business (LB2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) was once again in front of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee.
Apr 5th, 2012 by Dave Reid
City Land Sale for East Library Redevelopment Held at Committee
At the March 27th, 2012 meeting of the Public Works Committee, the committee briefly took up the purchase agreement between the City of Milwaukee and HSI Properties, LLC, which had it been approved, would have been the next step in the city's effort redevelop the East Library site.
Mar 28th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Talgos being Mothballed, Bike Corrals Return, YP Week, and More
Welcome to the fifth installment of Eyes on Milwaukee. This week we take a look at mothballing the new Talgo trainsets for the Amtrak Hiawatha line, the return of the bike corrals, Young Professional Week, free music from the Milwaukee Public Library, and more.
Mar 21st, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
City Plan Commission Recommends Revised Jackson St. Apartment Building for Approval
Dermond Property Investments' request for a change in zoning for the properties 1601 N. Jackson and 522 E. Pleasant, the former Joey's Restaurant location, from Local Business (LB2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) was once again before the City Plan Commission. The proposal was required to go back before the City Plan Commission, because the number of rental units in the proposal had changed.
Mar 19th, 2012 by Dave Reid
The North End Phase Two Groundbreaking Photos
A ceremonial groundbreaking took place at the corner of Pleasant and Water streets today for the Portrait and Silhouette buildings at The North End, collectively known as Phase Two of The North End. A number of public officials were on hand representing the large number of public funding sources required to get the project off the ground (or more aptly, in the ground) with the state of private financing for development.
Feb 16th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The Second Phase of The North End Breaks Ground Tomorrow
Mandel Group will be breaking ground on the second phase of The North End development project tomorrow. In January financing for the project was finalized with the completion of a $54.6 million WHEDA bond sale, and the completion of a direct placement of $7.75 million in tax-exempt bonds by Mandel Group.
Feb 15th, 2012 by Dave Reid
East Library Redevelopment Update and Estimated Schedule
A public meeting was held at Milwaukee Public Library's East Library last night to present updates and answer questions on East Library redevelopment proposal.
Feb 9th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The North End Phase II to Break Ground in February
Mandel Group will be moving forward with the second phase of the North End development project in February.
Jan 30th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Jackson Street Apartment Proposal Held at Committee
Dermond Property Investments' request for a change in zoning for the properties 1601 N. Jackson and 522 E. Pleasant St. from Local Business (LB2) to a Detailed Planned Development (DPD) was held at today's Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee.
Jan 10th, 2012 by Dave Reid
