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New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in December
Details on six new food and beverage joints that joined the scene in late 2025.
Jan 2nd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Bar and Grill Proposed For East Side
Easton’s Bar & Grill will open next year at high-traffic location.
Oct 27th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Unfinished Legacy Founder Plans East Side Cafe
Blue Hour Cafe aims for 2026 opening.
Oct 24th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Community-Focused Art Studio Planned For East Side
Former gallery will become all-ages neighborhood art hub.
Jul 21st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
East Side Italian Restaurant Announces Closure
L'Incontro closed Monday, citing financial issues.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Daniel Bauman Enters Race to Replace Brostoff With Major Endorsements
Bauman announces campaign with endorsements of Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Diana Vang Brostoff.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Oct 24th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Panera Opening ‘Digital-Only’ Restaurant on East Side
New location will focus on streamlined service and meals for takeout only.
Jun 20th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
East Side Restaurant Quietly Closes
The fast-casual spot, specializing in hot dogs, burgers and sausages, closed over the summer.
Sep 29th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
The Downer Theatre Has Closed
East Side movie theater went dark on Sept. 19, after nearly 108 years in operation.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Summer Soulstice Will Rock The East Side
Plus: Lakefront Festival of Art and the Brady Street Art Walk.
Jun 15th, 2023 by Michael Holloway
Milwaukee Solar Program Has Record-Setting Year
Solar power in Milwaukee has doubled in less than two years.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Commission Okays East Side Project
But with conditions. Former Saints Peter and Paul building could be redeveloped in many ways.
Sep 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Hacienda Beer Company A Radical Redo
East Side changing: G-Daddy's BBC college bar now upscale taproom with craft beers, chic food.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Izzy Hops Is Long on Beer, History
Former Rascals, Murray Tap, in 121-year old building, embraces new East Side.
Dec 10th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Downer Theatre is Street’s Anchor
Opened in 1915, survived the silent era, the oldest still operating movie theater in Milwaukee.
Dec 6th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro
More low-down bar than East Side chic, but in a century-old building.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Henry’s Is Anything But a Bistro
More low-down bar than East Side chic, but in a century-old building.
Aug 31st, 2017 by Michael Horne
Jazz Estate’s South Side Chic
Bought by Bryant's owner, who added some of its plush, padded style.
Jan 26th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Greenwich Park Targets Low-Income Residents
New East Side complex mixes subsidized and market rate apartments.
Nov 21st, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
New Apartments for the East Side
First phase of Greenwich Park Apartments, with six floors, 53 units, is nearly complete.
Jul 29th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
East Side’s Busy Weekend
Our photos capture the fun from Summer Soulstice, Downer Classic and Nomad's party.
Jun 27th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Bublr Bikes Touts Big Expansion Plan
New stations coming in 2016 to Bay View, East Side, Walker's Point, Harambee.
Feb 19th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Greenwich Park Apartments Taking Shape
Six-story building with 53 apartments on Farwell is first of two buildings in complex.
Feb 12th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Impact of New Development
Study of 7 new buildings shows big revenue, big return for local government.
Jan 11th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
New Owner for Jazz Estate
Tiny club has somehow survived since 1977. New owner committed to jazz tradition.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
The Winchester, a Zombie Bar?
The Winchester replaces chain bar Two Bucks, which lost its franchise after allegations of racism
Sep 15th, 2015 by Michael Horne
More Asian Food for Milwaukee
New Szechuan place for East Side and new Japanese and Thai places coming to Tosa.
Aug 18th, 2015 by Jon Richie
The Bike Fixers
Formerly Cory the Bike Fixer, this East Side institution is all about service.
Jul 30th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
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.
Jun 9th, 2015 by Dave Reid
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
Will the East Side Go Solar?
City’s solar program, previously launched in Bay View and other neighborhoods, now targets the East Side.
May 26th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
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
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?
Apr 17th, 2015 by Dave Reid
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.
Mar 5th, 2015 by Michael Horne
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
Millennials And The Streetcar
Will it attract young professionals?
Jan 27th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
More Protected Bike Lanes and Greenways Needed
2015 agenda by Bike Federation will push city for these and other improvements.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Laura Gramann
"Milwaukee is walkable, which allows for heads to turn up and gaze at a plethora of structures donning beautiful architecture."
Jan 5th, 2015 by Newaukee
Oakland and Locust
It’s one of the city’s most successful corners. But it could still improve.
Dec 30th, 2014 by Rachel Quednau
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.
Nov 24th, 2014 by Michael Horne
New East Library is a Jewel
Wow, what an improvement. Our photos capture the technology-rich and architecturally impressive new library
Nov 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the Standard at East Library
Our photos capture the interior of a one-bedroom apartment, its great views, and the rooftop deck.
Sep 30th, 2014 by Dave Reid
The Pizza Man Apartments
New East Side apartment building is bringing good urban form back to prominent corner.
Sep 26th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee’s New Bus System
MCTS is adding express service to more routes.
Sep 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Déjà Vu on Downer
Jody Mikkelsen started collected antiques in Europe and finally opened her own shop. It’s full of lovely things.
Aug 7th, 2014 by Mac Writt
The Standard at East Library
Our photos take you inside the new library and apartment building on North Ave.
Jul 17th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Boswell Book Company
While other book stores have closed, Boswell is a success. Why?
Jul 9th, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto
Downer Classic Bike Races
Part of the 11-day Tour of America's Dairyland, Saturday's all day-affair attracted fans of bicycles, beer and festivals.
Jun 30th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Standard Nears Completion
A new, state of the art library, 99 apartments and new retail space will be the result.
May 30th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Century Hall, 1915
It later became a bar and East Side cultural icon, but Century Hall was originally a place to go bowling.
May 6th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Pizza Man Gone and Apartments Arise
Construction of the mixed use building with 39 apartments is proceeding at North and Oakland.
Apr 25th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
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
Owner of Strad Violin Tips Her Identity
The violin's owner was at the scene of the crime and signed her first name to a message published by Frank Almond.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Michael Horne
North Avenue Boomtown
Three different projects will together remake E. North Avenue. Our photos capture the progress.
Jan 23rd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Does Downer Avenue Need a Tax Subsidy?
Developer Joel Lee claims the buzzing retail strip needs help from the city.
Jan 9th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
New Cooperative Offers Health Insurance
Milwaukee's Common Ground creates one of 24 non-profit plans funded with loans from Obamacare.
Dec 26th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
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
New East Library Complex Rising
Will The Standard set a new standard for local libraries? Our photos capture progress of construction.
Nov 24th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Commission Approves 6-Story East Side Apartments
City Plan Commission unanimously approves proposed, 100-unit apartment complex.
Oct 29th, 2013 by Dave Reid
They Like It, They Really Like It
East Side Architectural Review Board unanimously approves design for 6-story, 100-unit Greenwich Park Apartments
Oct 16th, 2013 by Dave Reid
New Design for Greenwich Park Apartments
The 6-story East Side apartment building will have 100 units -- and lots of parking.
Oct 9th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Oakland & North Project Stalled Yet Again
Review board says the design of proposed mixed-use building is still not good enough for such an important site.
Sep 5th, 2013 by Dave Reid
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
Murray Ave Parklet Takes It to the Street
Parking spots on Milwaukee's East Side converted into a dining area.
Aug 24th, 2013 by Michael Horne
All Irish at Paddy’s Pub
No video games or juke boxes, but a lot of Irish atmosphere here.
Aug 20th, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
Milwaukee’s First Parklet!
A global movement to turn parking spaces into public amenities has spread to the East Side, with a new, curbside dining patio.
Aug 19th, 2013 by Dave Reid
East Library Groundbreaking
Photos capture groundbreaking for new mixed-use development combining East Library, retail and apartments. Take that, Bayshore.
Jul 30th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
A Peek Inside Pizza Man
The new Downer Avenue restaurant is almost done, as our photos show.
Jul 24th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Hotel Foster’s Classic Cocktails
In two years, the bar has developed a reputation for its eclectic atmosphere and hand-crafted cocktails.
Jul 1st, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
Temporary East Library Opens
It's just a block and a half away from the old library, and as Mayor Barrett demonstrated at its opening, you can still check out books.
Jul 1st, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
Say Goodbye to East Library
East Library building closes as new temporary library takes shape around the corner.
Jun 7th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
2013 Wisconsin Breast Cancer Showhouse
The Jelenchicks open 'The Castle' for a good cause.
May 31st, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Tool Shed
The East Side shop doesn’t just sell sex toys, it pushes for sexual-social progress.
May 22nd, 2013 by Clair Sprenger
Keeper of the Flame
Tiny, yes, but The Jazz Estate remains the city’s preeminent club for live jazz.
Feb 3rd, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Observe the Wonder of the Moon
The Milwaukee Mindfulness Center uses Buddhist methods to help people achieve peace of mind.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Christine Pedretti
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
Pizza and the Park East
Pizza Man and The Couture win approvals and a Park East hotel is also likely to be okayed.
Dec 11th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
“It Will Always Be Here”
The colorful history and enduring legacy of Vitucci's cocktail lounge.
Nov 25th, 2012 by Harrison Turner
2012 ISCorp Downer Classic
The Downer Avenue Classic brought professional cycling to Milwaukee's East Side for a day of fun and excitement.
Jul 2nd, 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
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
East Library Redevelopment Advances at City Plan Commission (Renderings)
Following the model of the Villard Square Library redevelopment, The Board of Trustees of the Milwaukee Public Library selected HSI Properties, LLC proposal for a mixed-use building to replace the current East Library. The project took an important step forward yesterday as an associated land sale, and land vacation were recommend for approval at the City Plan Commission meeting.
Feb 28th, 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
HSI/WiRED Properties Proposal Picked for East Library
The Milwaukee Public Library Board of Trustee’s Building and Development Committee met at the East Library on Wednesday night to hear final proposals from the three respondents to the East Library Redevelopment RFP. Following a closed session for deliberations, the Building and Development Committee voted to move the proposal from HSI Properties forward to the full Library Board.
Nov 10th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
Mixed-Use East Library Proposals Meet the Neighbors
Wednesday night, Alderman Nik Kovac held a public meeting to allow feedback to be voiced regarding the three proposed alternatives for the redevelopment of the one-story East Library into a mixed-use facility. The meeting was a follow-up to a meeting last November discussing the potential of issuing a request-for-proposal (RFP) for the redevelopment of the East Library site. Attendees at the meeting were provided with an update on the process and allowed to ask questions about the process and proposals. The predictable East Side public meeting questions were aired, but which, if any, of the proposals will be selected?
Sep 15th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
Greenwich Park Apartments Zoning Change Approved by Committee
Mercy Housing Lakefront's $8.5 million Greenwich Park Apartments project received approval at the January 11th, 2011 meeting of the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee.
Jan 12th, 2011 by Dave Reid
Mercy Housing’s East Side Proposal is Recommended for Approval by City Plan Commission
Mercy Housing Lakefront's Greenwich Park Apartments proposal was recommended for approval at the December 6th, 2010 meeting of the City Plan Commission.
Dec 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
A Mixed-Use Library to Replace the East Library?
Alderman Nik Kovac, whose district includes the East Library on 1910 E. North Avenue, held a public meeting on November 11th to solicit feedback on the proposal of converting the one-story, single-use library into a mixed-use building.The meeting, which was held at the East Library meeting room, attracted a standing-room only crowd, and included representatives from the Library Board (of which Kovac is a member), the Department of City Development, and the Mayor's office
Nov 14th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
Mercy Housing Lakefront Updates Design for East Side Proposal (Renderings)
Mercy Housing Lakefront Inc. presented an updated design for a nine-story LEED certified affordable housing apartment building to the Greenwich Village Neighborhood Association.
Oct 12th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Surface Parking Lots are a Priority to be Developed
Surface lots damage the fabric of the city by creating gaps and dead spaces that are uncomfortable to the pedestrian.
Apr 6th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Neighborhood Group Says No to Mercy Housing Lakefront’s East Side Development
Wednesday night the Greenwich Village Neighborhood Association held a meeting to discuss Mercy Housing Lakefront's East Side apartment proposal.
Mar 14th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Mercy Housing Lakefront Inc. Proposes East Side Apartment Building
Mercy Housing Lakefront, Inc., intends to construct a 9-story apartment building with 75 apartments and eight townhouses on the existing 13,400 square foot city owned surface parking lot at the corner of N. Farwell Ave. and Thomas St.
Mar 8th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Close the Libraries? Lease the Water Works?
Massive layoffs, extended furloughs, service cuts, significant tax and fee increases all are possibilities in the next year for the City of Milwaukee. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but with the gap in the pension fund, a decline in the assessed value of property in the city, and a likely decline in state shared revenue the fiscal picture for the City of Milwaukee doesn't look so bright. At today's Common Council meeting the debate around a snow and ice fee increase and the furloughing of city employees were brought about by this startling economic outlook for the City of Milwaukee.
Jun 16th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Downer Avenue Development Project Heats Up Again
This past Monday night a public meeting was held to discuss possible streetscape improvements to Downer Avenue.
May 6th, 2009 by Dave Reid
Photos From the Top of the Downer Avenue Parking Garage
A view from atop the Downer Ave. Parking Garage
Jan 1st, 2009 by Dave Reid
Car-free Days in Milwaukee
Recently Nick Whitaker, from Streetfilms, visited Milwaukee and captured two lively examples of car-free events here in Milwaukee.
Oct 6th, 2008 by Dave Reid
East Side Apartment Building to be Built Within Existing Zoning
Wangard Properties LLC is in the process of demolishing a vacant nursing home at 1824 E. Park Pl. and plans to build a 61-unit four-story apartment building in its place. Although this development seems fairly minor in comparison to many larger projects it is a great example of building by right. This is a case where the developer recognized that the East Side has seen its share of battles between developers and homeowners. For example in recent years homeowner’s have fought against the re-development of Downer Avenue, the Park Lafayette project, UWM RiverView Hall and the Hillel Student Center arguing “it’s too dense, too tall, it will impact parking, and it doesn’t fit the neighborhood”. The net result of these arguments have been, reduced tax base, less residents to support local business and slowed development. How this project fits into this discussion is that by legal right Wangard Properties LLC can build to their intended height and density according to their existing zoning and stay outside of the public planning process. Although this may concern some, it is important to note that this is the intention of zoning regulation and it is good to see smart developers continuing to develop projects despite the growing difficulties presented by this ever present NIMBY attitude on the East Side.
May 12th, 2008 by Dave ReidNeighborhood Buildings
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1832 E. North Ave.
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2326-2342 N. Farwell Ave.
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2327-2329 N. Murray Ave.
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2333-2335 N. Murray Ave.
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2339-2345 N. Murray Ave.
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2401-2409 N. Maryland Ave.
Tenants (2410 N. Farwell Ave.) Urban Om Yoga
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2418 N. Maryland Ave.
Historic Milwaukee Public Schools building occupied by the district’s Maryland Avenue Montessori School.
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2450 N. Murray Ave.
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2490 N. Cramer St.
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2505-2513 E. Park Pl.
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2512 E. Bradford Ave.
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2551 N. Prospect Ave.
What is believed to be the largest surviving American Elm tree in Wisconsin is located in front of the house.
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2560 N. Stowell Ave.
Proposed seven-story, 65-unit apartment building.
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2615-2625 N. Downer Ave.
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2634 N. Stowell Ave.
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2735 N. Murray Ave.
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East Library
Milwaukee Public Library building demolished in 2013, to be replaced by The Standard at East Library.
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Edge on North
1800 E. North Ave. a mixed-use building on the former Pizza Man site.
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Greenwich Park Apartments
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Prospect Medical Commons
Medical office building associated with Columbia St. Mary's Hospital.
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The Standard at East Library
99-unit apartment building in the heart of Milwaukee's East Side.
