Lower East Side

Teak Townhomes Offer Unique Format

Developer's second project on Lower East Side replaces vacant lot near Pulaski Park.

Council To Vote On Bringing Back Scooters

Special meeting called for June 20

Thurman’s Is Back From The Dead

Closed for more than a year, the baseball/Grateful Dead-themed bar off Brady Street returns.

Diplomat Chef Wins James Beard Award

Dane Baldwin, chef at Brady Street restaurant, wins award for best Midwest chef.

The Curious Story of the ‘LIFE’ Building

1927 building built with tavern earnings now home to Community Roofing & Restoration.

Scooters Were Popular, But Will They Return?

Scooter ridership set records in 2021. Alderman floats pathway to bring them back.

HUD Sues East Side Landlord For Discrimination

Resident allegedly subjected to harassment based on sexual orientation and disability, much of it captured in text messages.

Airport’s Soviet Peace Mural Covered Up

On display since 1990, part of US-Soviet cultural arts exchange. New site sought.

New Food Hall Quietly Taking Shape

But don't expect it to operate like any other in the city.

Van Buren Could Receive Protected Bike Lane

City of Milwaukee considering three options.

City Poised To Use $8.5 Million From TIFs to Combat Reckless Driving

Projects located near Midtown Center, Burnham Park and East Town.

Council Suspends Mangos Cafe For 30 Days

Issues outside of bar draw ire of neighbors

Stalled East Side Project To Resume

Six-story Fenwick Building will become assisted living complex.

Interval Coffee Will Open In Bay View

Cafe will replace recently vacated Stone Creek Cafe on southside main street.

Officials Say Wisconsin Finished Second On $20 Billion Intel Campus

Plus: Comparing the Intel and Foxconn proposals. And a recap of week's real estate news.

Crossroads Collective Adds Latin Asian Food

Dia Bom Latin Asian Fusion opening soon at food hall on Farwell and North.

Developer Will Transform Paul Weise Building

Fairchild Acquisition submits plans to redevelop Farwell Ave. furniture store.

Church Buys Haymarket Building

Christ Church Milwaukee will occupy former industrial building just north of Downtown.

Milwaukee Adopts New Ward Map For City

New districts coming next week. Riverwest further split between two council districts.

The Hop Unveils MU Basketball Branding

In time for teams' opening games and running until January, a Marquette basketball-branded streetcar.

THIRTEEN31 Apartment Building Opens

Walker's Point complex has 74 affordable apartments, all already full.

California Firm Buys Two Newer Milwaukee Apartment Buildings

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

New Mural, Peace Tree Unveiled at Pulaski Playfield

Effort designed to encourage social unity, environmental consciousness and youth empowerment.

Homicides, Shootings, Auto Thefts All At Record Highs

MPD Acting Chief Jeffrey Norman presents vision of community-centered approach to solving issues.

Work Nears Completion on New Brady Street Building

Two-story building replaces vacant lot.

Colectivo Reopens Prospect Avenue Cafe

Cafe has been closed since January, reopens with limited hours.

Taste of Lindsay Heights Opens

Plus: The CurderBurger becomes a reality and Sauce & Spice closes at Sherman Phoenix.

Fusion Poke Plans Second Location In Town

Restaurant will open on northern edge of Downtown.

Plan Commission Okays East Side Project

But with conditions. Former Saints Peter and Paul building could be redeveloped in many ways.

Prospect Ave. Building Built By Lumber Baron

Now owned by PR man Carl Mueller, selling converted mansion for $1.5 million.

Church Forgoes Tax Exemption To Get New Building

Christ Church will make annual payment in lieu of taxes for Haymarket area home.

WurstBar MKE Will Open On Brady Street

German-themed beer, wine, cocktails and sausages, and German sports viewings.

Good City Brewing Will Donate 1% of Revenue to Housing

Pledge to support affordable housing efforts accompanies release of Home beer in cans.

Census Data Shows Changing Milwaukee Demographics

Fewer white residents citywide, but shrinking population totals in many majority-Black neighborhoods.

How To Get To Summerfest Without a Car

Bikes, trains and buses; not automobiles.

Industrial Building on East Side Could Become Apartments

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

East Side Apartment Complex Gets Key Approval

"Overwhelming" opposition doesn't stop approval of new affordable housing complex.

Plan Commission Approves East Side Affordable Housing Design

79-unit apartment complex on Water Street approved despite neighbors concerns.

Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen Comes to Town

Plus: Public Market's new donut shop. And new south-side cafe partly run by students.

Two Affordable Housing Projects Vie For Federal Funds

Two sizable city projects. But the program has far more applicants than funds available.

Sauna Workout Chain Comes To Town

HOTWORX Studio offers 15 or 30-minute workout sessions in 125-degree infrared saunas.

New Apartments for N. Water St. Draw Opposition

Brandon Rule seeks to build workforce housing development along Milwaukee River.

Church Will Replace RedLine Gallery

Christ Church plans to buy Haymarket building.

Trees, Transit Thwart Riverwest Bike Lanes Plan

Humboldt Boulevard won't get protected bike lane because it would kill too many trees.

Taco Stop MKE Moving to Brady Street

Restaurant closed its Bay View location after struggling through pandemic.

A Flatiron House for the Lower East Side

Desire for urban living yields unusual home shapes.

Saint Bibiana Opening on Brady Street

Plus: Pizza Man has a new menu and Leon's Frozen Custard has a new flavor.

Celesta Closes, But New Restaurant Planned

Vegan restaurant specialized in plant-based versions of comfort foods.

Local CBD Business Sold For $20.6 Million

Milwaukee entrepreneur Josh Delaney sells 80% of FABCBD to Canadian company.

Saint John’s on the Lake Completes Expansion Project

Construction is done, Prospect Avenue is fully open.

Hayat Pharmacy Will Open on Brady Street

New pharmacy will occupy former Starbucks space.

New Restaurant Will Replace Birch + Butcher

Chef Kyle Knall will lead the new "hyper-seasonal" Birch restaurant.

Element Apartments’ Construction Begins

6-story building with 66 units. Redesign of S. 5th St. big draw for neighborhood investment.

North Point Is Milwaukee’s Gold Coast

Take a two-mile walk filled with historic, architecturally splendid homes and lovely lake views.

Skilos – New Pet Store – To Open April 15th, 2021 on Lower East Side

Former Ballet HQ Becoming Dance Studio

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

First Streetcar Smart Kiosks Installed

Each with interactive displays mixing ads, streetcar arrival data and PSA's.

North and Summit Apartment Proposal Revised

Seven-story building drew substantial opposition when introduced last year.

City Updating Downtown Plan

Equity and inclusion at forefront of latest effort.

Senior Housing for Lower East Side

Former office building on Farwell will become 65-bed assisted living facility.

Honky Tonk Bar Planned for Brady Street

Nashville North will open in former Up and Under Pub.