Murray Hill

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in December

Details on six new food and beverage joints that joined the scene in late 2025.

Bar and Grill Proposed For East Side

Easton’s Bar & Grill will open next year at high-traffic location.

Unfinished Legacy Founder Plans East Side Cafe

Blue Hour Cafe aims for 2026 opening.

Community-Focused Art Studio Planned For East Side

Former gallery will become all-ages neighborhood art hub.

East Side Italian Restaurant Announces Closure

L'Incontro closed Monday, citing financial issues.

Milwaukee’s 3rd District Aldermanic Candidates to Appear at March 25 Forum Hosted by East Side Neighborhood Associations

Neighborhood Groups Host Candidate Forum Feb. 11 for Milwaukee’s 3rd Aldermanic District

East Side Neighborhood Associations to Host Candidate Forum for 2025 Third District Aldermanic Election  

Daniel Bauman Enters Race to Replace Brostoff With Major Endorsements

Bauman announces campaign with endorsements of Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Diana Vang Brostoff.

Halloween-Themed Food and Drink Events in Milwaukee

Savor, sip and scream at more than 25 Milwaukee destinations, including a fake Applebee's and two TV show pop ups.

Panera Opening ‘Digital-Only’ Restaurant on East Side

New location will focus on streamlined service and meals for takeout only.

“Corner Keepers” pilot effort comes to Murray Hill this winter

East Side Restaurant Quietly Closes

The fast-casual spot, specializing in hot dogs, burgers and sausages, closed over the summer.

The Downer Theatre Has Closed

East Side movie theater went dark on Sept. 19, after nearly 108 years in operation.

Summer Soulstice Will Rock The East Side

Plus: Lakefront Festival of Art and the Brady Street Art Walk.

East Side Forum for Milwaukee County Board 3rd District Race Set For March 22

Neighborhood Associations Encourage Residents to Submit Questions for Candidates

Milwaukee Solar Program Has Record-Setting Year

Solar power in Milwaukee has doubled in less than two years.

Plan Commission Okays East Side Project

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

Hacienda Beer Company A Radical Redo

East Side changing: G-Daddy's BBC college bar now upscale taproom with craft beers, chic food.

Izzy Hops Is Long on Beer, History

Former Rascals, Murray Tap, in 121-year old building, embraces new East Side.

Downer Theatre is Street’s Anchor

Opened in 1915, survived the silent era, the oldest still operating movie theater in Milwaukee.

Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro

More low-down bar than East Side chic, but in a century-old building.

Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro

More low-down bar than East Side chic, but in a century-old building.

Jazz Estate’s South Side Chic

Bought by Bryant's owner, who added some of its plush, padded style.

Greenwich Park Targets Low-Income Residents

New East Side complex mixes subsidized and market rate apartments.

New Apartments for the East Side

First phase of Greenwich Park Apartments, with six floors, 53 units, is nearly complete.

East Side’s Busy Weekend

Our photos capture the fun from Summer Soulstice, Downer Classic and Nomad's party.

Bublr Bikes Touts Big Expansion Plan

New stations coming in 2016 to Bay View, East Side, Walker's Point, Harambee.

Greenwich Park Apartments Taking Shape

Six-story building with 53 apartments on Farwell is first of two buildings in complex.

The Impact of New Development

Study of 7 new buildings shows big revenue, big return for local government.

Important Meeting Reminder from Alderman Nik Kovac

Just a friendly reminder that you are invited to attend a community meeting at The Jazz Estate, 2423 N. Murray Avenue, TONIGHT (Wednesday, November 18) at 6 p.m.

New Owner for Jazz Estate

Tiny club has somehow survived since 1977. New owner committed to jazz tradition.

The Winchester, a Zombie Bar?

The Winchester replaces chain bar Two Bucks, which lost its franchise after allegations of racism

More Asian Food for Milwaukee

New Szechuan place for East Side and new Japanese and Thai places coming to Tosa.

The Bike Fixers

Formerly Cory the Bike Fixer, this East Side institution is all about service.

Paving Project Information from Alderman Nik Kovac

Although this may disrupt your travel and parking for a short time, I know we all will be pleased when Newberry Boulevard is smooth again—just in time for the 4th of July parade.

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.

1,449 New Apartments Coming

And more are on the way, all within a two-mile radius of City Hall.

Will the East Side Go Solar?

City’s solar program, previously launched in Bay View and other neighborhoods, now targets the East Side.

Mayor’s Design Awards

The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.

1800 E. North Ave. Arises From the Ashes

Five years after the Pizza Man fire, a mixed-use building with 39 apartments and 6,000 square feet for retail is nearly built. But what about those darn ventilation grills?

Will Bicycle Race Expand to Bay View?

Tour of America's Dairyland hopes to expand there. And a national benefits program for bicyclists expands to Milwaukee.

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?

Millennials And The Streetcar

Will it attract young professionals?

More Protected Bike Lanes and Greenways Needed

2015 agenda by Bike Federation will push city for these and other improvements.

Laura Gramann

"Milwaukee is walkable, which allows for heads to turn up and gaze at a plethora of structures donning beautiful architecture."

Oakland and Locust

It’s one of the city’s most successful corners. But it could still improve.

Huge Turnout for East Library Opening

It was a truly an East Side event, and a crowd with tons of notables celebrated history in the making.

New East Library is a Jewel

Wow, what an improvement. Our photos capture the technology-rich and architecturally impressive new library

Inside the Standard at East Library

Our photos capture the interior of a one-bedroom apartment, its great views, and the rooftop deck.

The Pizza Man Apartments

New East Side apartment building is bringing good urban form back to prominent corner.