Content referencing Midtown - Page 2
North Ave. Pop-Up Offers Mini-Stores
Bronzeville Collective launches new retail businesses by black and brown entrepreneurs.
Nov 8th, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Early Voting by Democrats Is Higher
Madison turnout high, new Milwaukee system attracts bigger early vote.
Oct 25th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Black Arts Fest MKE Offers Variety
August 4 event will feature food, music, dance, art, storytelling, fashion, jewelry and more.
Jul 31st, 2018 by Ryeshia Farmer
Can City Solve Its Turnout Problem?
It badly trailed voter turnout in Madison and other areas in 2016.
May 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Vacant Lowe’s To Be Distribution Center
Phoenix Investors will convert Midtown property vacant since 2009.
May 8th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Celebrating the Sherman Park Neighborhood
City Hall event mixes personal histories of residents, architectural history project and dance.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Margaret Cannon
100 New Home Projects for Midtown
Habitat plans 80 new home ownership projects and 20 renovations.
Apr 11th, 2018 by Talis Shelbourne
It’s Always Christmas at Dale’s
Classic bar with Christmas and clown decorations, great soup, integrated clientele.
Dec 22nd, 2017 by Michael Horne
$100,000 Grant for Violence Prevention Plan
Bader Philanthropies grant helps fund effort pushed by Health Commissioner Bevan Baker.
Nov 23rd, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Long Awaited Safety Plan Gets Attacked
A blueprint for change or too vague and hard to understand? Council members wrangle.
Nov 20th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Empty Storefronts Conference Scores Again
Annual conference on how to revitalize main street back in Milwaukee for its third year.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
The Newest East Side Mansion
Developer Robert Schmidt's clever addition to Back Bay area is new but old.
Aug 8th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Habitat for Humanity Targets Midtown, Harambee
Investing $9 million in Midtown, $16 to $20 million in Harambee neighborhoods.
Jul 20th, 2017 by Keith Schubert
City Is Unequal for Bike Users
Report finds poorer residents have far less access to bike trails. Is there a solution?
Jul 11th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
City Seeks Rescue for Several Buildings
Gorman will redevelop McKinley school. Old Esperanza auto repair shop needs savior.
May 25th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Study Finds Safe & Sound Works
Program's work to create block clubs helps reduce violence in city.
May 11th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Teens Produce New Online Magazine
Provides platform for teens, young Milwaukeeans of color.
Aug 26th, 2016 by Andrea Waxman
Why Rocky Marcoux Is In Trouble
New Common Council leaders want to ax the DCD leader. But why? Few will say.
Jul 18th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Aldermanic Candidates Address Key Issues
Quizzing candidates in four districts, including big battle of Chevy Johnson vs. Sherman Morton.
Mar 30th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Ald. Wade’s Tiny Cape Cod
No fireplace or rec room, just 1091 square feet. A modest living politician indeed.
Jan 8th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Our Children “Are Not For Sale”
Local coalition uses shocking ads on bus shelters and vending machines to combat human trafficking.
Jun 19th, 2015 by Allison Dikanovic
“Wisconsin Is a Hub of Human Trafficking…”
"And Milwaukee harbors its pimp school!" Government officials and civic leaders announce a marketing campaign to raise awareness of child trafficking.
Jun 12th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
10 Examples of The Classical Style
Where to find the best examples of classical style in town.
May 3rd, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
A City of Theaters
Since the 19th century’s German language playhouses, the city has built and renovated countless facilities for theater.
Apr 19th, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
Why Indy Developer Likes Bay View
Meeting reveals more details for proposed $40 million, 307-unit apartment complex at old Sweet Water site.
Mar 17th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Rise of Suburban Style Homes
A variety of Postwar architecture is on display in Milwaukee, as is the counter-revolution of New Urbanist development.
Mar 12th, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
Safe & Sound Will Target 8 High-Crime Neighborhoods
Community organizing group works with residents, high-risk youth and police to combat crime.
Feb 24th, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien
Will New Facility Help Develop North Avenue?
St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, long successful on South Side, will build new facility and campus at 24th and North.
Dec 3rd, 2014 by Molly Rippinger
“A lot of changes are being made here.”
Todd Kubera owns an auto body shop in the Midtown neighborhood where he grew up. He thinks it could be on the rebound.
Nov 1st, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
“So many things, now, the older I get, they aren’t here any more”
Born in 1935, Marilyn Radke is just trying to get as much good living in as she can.
Sep 18th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Milwaukee’s New Bus System
MCTS is adding express service to more routes.
Sep 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Please Choose Our School
Hundreds attend MPS school fair that helps parents and children decide where to enroll.
Feb 5th, 2014 by Karen Slattery
Help for Homeless Women
City's only transitional shelter for women and children offers apartments and life skills.
Jan 2nd, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Insurance Companies See Demand for Obamacare
Companies selling in Milwaukee County are optimistic about new health care system.
Nov 4th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman
Summer Camp Serves Special Needs Students
Center for Independence's city-based camp serves kids with autism or sensory disorders.
Jul 9th, 2013 by Maggie Quick
Making Neighborhood Connections
How a community liaison officer gets neighbors involved in combating crime.
Jun 4th, 2013 by Mark Doremus
The African American Advantage
The county’s black residents have $3.6 billion in annual income and black neighborhoods have far more purchasing power than suburbs.
Feb 14th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Milwaukee’s Future – Today, June 18th
The Pabst Theater plays host to Envisioning the Seen: Milwaukee's Future tonight, June 18th. Ten Milwaukeeans and two moderators will hold an open-ended, fireside-style discussion, followed by an audience question and answer period.
Jun 18th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Mixed-Use Building Proposed for West Fond du Lac Avenue
A proposal from Nafiz Efe, owner of EFE Building and Remodeling, LLC, to purchase the city owned lots at 1922, 1924-26, and 1932-38 West Fond du Lac Avenue will go before the January 31st, 2012 Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee.
Jan 27th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Marsupial Bridge Update
The concrete walkway of the Holton Marsupial Bridge will be poured beginning today.
Mar 28th, 2005 by Michael Horne
McGee’s Folly
If you want to get a chuckle and a “no comment” out of a Milwaukee alderman these days, just tell him that Ald. Michael McGee, Jr. “certainly has a way with words.”
Feb 21st, 2005 by Michael Horne
Who’s on Fifth?
An $89 billion bank is muscling its way into the Milwaukee market, and you read about it here first.
Dec 15th, 2003 by Michael Horne
Krug Scores Joint Finance Seat
Rep. Shirley Krug was chosen Monday to take a seat on the influential Joint Committee on Finance
Dec 4th, 2003 by Michael Horne
