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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
Wangard Partners Hits Brady and Water Street Milestones
Demolition on the Brady and Water Street Development Completes with Astounding Salvage Metrics
May 14th, 2015 by Wangard Partners, Inc.
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
Zoup! Fresh Soup Company Stirs Up Milwaukee with May 7th Grand Opening
Fast-casual restaurant opens first location in Wisconsin, offering hundreds of award-winning soups and other fresh fare
May 1st, 2015 by Press Release
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
Officer injured in yet another car theft incident
Milwaukee’s auto theft rate 12 times higher than that of New York City
Apr 10th, 2015 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
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
Meet and Greet with 10th district candidate at Hybrid Lounge
"My mission is to serve as an open-minded, positive, problem-solving leader as well as a lifelong learner."
Mar 17th, 2015 by Solana Patterson-Ramos
Neighborhood Meeting regarding Library Club Replacement
I am hosting a neighborhood meeting regarding a NEW application for a Class B Tavern License and Public Entertainment Premise License for the old Library Club
Mar 6th, 2015 by Nik Kovac
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
Truth lies in the middle of Milwaukee Streetcar debate
Statement from Common Council President Michael J. Murphy January 21, 2015
Jan 21st, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
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
Lowlands Group Announces Continued Expansion in 2015 and Sale of Trocadero
“We are constantly looking for dynamic, evolving neighborhoods, and both Mequon and Madison are natural choices for our next phase of development.”
Dec 18th, 2014 by Lowlands Group
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
Mandel Group Completes Financing for North End Phase III Development
Project Includes Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, 168 Apartments
Sep 2nd, 2014 by Mandel Group
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
High Impact Repaving Projects Continue: North Prospect and North Farwell Avenues Next on the Schedule
Beginning Wednesday, August 20, 2014, North Prospect Avenue from East Kilbourn Avenue to East Ogden Street, and North Farwell Avenue from East Brady Street to North Prospect Avenue, will be resurfaced with asphalt pavement, weather permitting.
Aug 19th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Construction Information from Alderman Nik Kovac
On Wednesday, August 20, parts of N. Prospect Ave. and N. Farwell Ave. will be repaved as part of the city’s “High Impact” paving program.
Aug 18th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
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
Summer Soulstice Music Festival 2014 Lineup Announced
New ‘Youth Showcase’ Features School of Rock, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music
Jun 17th, 2014 by East Side BID
Brady Street BID#11 Teams up with NEWaukee for 3rd Annual Art Walk
The Brady Street Business Improvement District, BID#11, and NEWaukee will partner up to host the 3rd Annual Art Walk during Spring on Brady.
Jun 4th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
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
