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Milwaukee Reaches The Hard Part of Demolishing Northridge Mall
Demolition nearly complete for former Boston Store.
May 2nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor Pledges To Get Involved in Schools
Johnson vows to make Milwaukee a city that attracts people because of its schools.
Apr 16th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
New Council Most Diverse In Milwaukee History
The largest number of Black, women and LBGTQ+ members in history. Meet all 15.
Apr 15th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Demolition Starting At Northridge Mall
Former Boston Store will be the first section to fall.
Mar 20th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Cavalier Johnson Is All In On Growing Milwaukee
Annual State of the City speech places growth plan front and center.
Mar 4th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
After Taking Ownership, Milwaukee Moves To Secure Northridge Mall
On-site security, board ups and next, a very long fence.
Feb 8th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Takes Ownership of Northridge Mall
Judge grants city property via tax foreclosure.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Displeased By City’s Northridge Curveball
But not surprised, it seems. 'I told you so,' says Sosnay of city's foreclosure move.
Jan 17th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
City Expects to Take Northridge In Foreclosure, Demolish Mall
'Checkmate' says alderman of mall owners missing the foreclosure redemption date.
Jan 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
10 Most Popular MCTS Routes in 2023
Top route had 7,300 rides per day. Future BRT corridors rank among most popular.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
MFD Says There Were At Least 7 Recent Fires At Abandoned Northridge Mall
Security removed after Phoenix Investors walked away from buying property.
Nov 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
More Market Rate Apartments Proposed Near 76th and Brown Deer
Second proposal this year. Illinois company plans expansion of The Villas at Granville.
Nov 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Market-Rate Apartments Planned Near 76th and Brown Deer
Sycamore Place owners hope to fill what they say is a void on Northwest Side.
Sep 6th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall’s Fate Hinges On Appeals Court Ruling, Second Attorney Quits
Plus: Trespassing has returned to vacant property.
Sep 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Company Backs Out of Buying Northridge Mall
Phoenix Investors had secured the troubled property, but city opposed its redevelopment plans.
Jul 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Plan Commission Okays Huge Housing Development
Rejects Ald. Taylor's push to delay proposal for 1,145 units of housing near Northridge.
Jul 18th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Lawsuit Keeps Dragging On
Will it ever be razed? New issues add to legal mess while city awaits appeals court ruling.
Jun 20th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Pratt, Westmoreland and Taylor Win Council Seats
Andrea Pratt defeats David Bowen by very slim margin.
Apr 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Northside Aldermanic Races
Six candidates running to fill three open seats on the Milwaukee Common Council.
Mar 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
The Gouda Girls Retire
Plus: First Chick-fil-A in a city neighborhood, two food trucks slated to launch first restaurants.
Mar 19th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Local Firm Wants To Buy Northridge From Chinese Owners
But is it just a stall tactic? City thinks so.
Mar 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks Bids To Demolish Portion of Northridge Mall
Move comes in advance of hearing to acquire and demolish the entire complex.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Upscale Restaurant Planned Near Northridge Lake
Owner hopes to enhance neighborhood with new restaurant and event space, along with spearheading community initiatives.
Mar 10th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
City Reverses Course, Approves Northridge Menards Self Storage
Multiple city committees balked at proposal in 2022. Why the reversal?
Feb 13th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
City Asks Judge To Seize Northridge Mall From Chinese Owners
City of Milwaukee says it has identified funding sources to demolish mall.
Jan 24th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
More Than 15 Candidates Running For Three Council Seats
North side voters will find packed primaries on Feb. 21.
Jan 5th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Owners Renovating Trinity Village On Far Northwest Side
But neighbors express concern about incoming young residents, need for communication.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Doesn’t Have Money To Raze Northridge Mall
It could cost $15 million. And Chinese investment group won't demolish it.
Dec 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Officials Say Northridge Lake Murder-Suicide Could Have Been Prevented
26-year-old mother drove herself and 7-year-old daughter into lake after 911 call about possible suicide
Dec 15th, 2022 by Evan Casey
Special Elections Called For 3 Council Seats
Northside races called to replace Chantia Lewis, Ashanti Hamilton and Nikiya Dodd.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Northridge Demolition Should Proceed, Despite Appeal
But will it? Mall remains unsecured and derelict.
Nov 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Owner Appeals, Blocks Demolition Order
2019 court case continues to drag on. Mall has been closed since 2003.
Oct 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Can’t Figure Out What To Do With Northridge Menards Proposal
Retailer wants to add self-storage units to parking lot next to building. City concerned about unintended consequences, future development.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chantia Lewis Ordered To Pay More Than $27,000
Former alderwoman currently serving 30 days in custody for campaign finance violations.
Oct 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished
Ruling is a win for city, but issues remain with demolishing building.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Aims ‘Howitzer’ At Lawsuit
Bauman calls lawsuit by real estate agents claiming city misused federal funds 'totally bogus.'
Sep 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Unsecured, Owners Face $26,000 In Fines
Fine will increase if problems not addressed. Final hearing scheduled for Oct. 3.
Sep 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Holds Northridge Mall Owners In Contempt, Issues $2,000 Daily Fine
Chinese ownership group given until Friday to secure mall, trial scheduled for October 3.
Aug 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Suffers Fourth Fire In A Month
Fire chief and mayor are fed up. Lawsuit to demolish building has critical hearing Monday.
Aug 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Pizza Hut Planned Near Former Northridge Mall
Would be the 13th location in Milwaukee.
Jul 22nd, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Midtown Walmart Bought By Self Storage Company
But using the facility for self storage would require zoning change from city.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Attorneys Quit, Chinese Group Must Find New Counsel
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Embezzlement, Misconduct Trial Scheduled For Chantia Lewis
Lewis now faces multiple, fast-approaching deadlines to resolve her four felony charges.
Jun 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Menards Plans Northridge Expansion
Retailer building out self-storage facility on former Pick 'n Save property.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
DNS Could Drop City Attorney, Hire Its Own
Council debates, then holds off proposal to help Department of Neighborhood Services.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Bellagio Is Coming To Milwaukee
Soul food restaurant and event space opening on far Northwest side.
Apr 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mr. B’s Specialty Will Be Smoked Turkey Legs
Owner of Kiss Ultra Lounge plans replacement for Buffet City on northwest side.
Apr 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
We Need To Restore This City’s Soul
A redevelopment in Harambee neighborhood is part of a larger vision.
Feb 22nd, 2022 by Tonda Thompson
New Assessment Commissioner Chosen
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson picks Nicole Larsen to first serve as Chief Assessor, then Assessment Commissioner.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chantia Lewis Goes To Court
In her first court appearance alderwoman pleads not guilty to misdemeanor. Four felony charges yet to come.
Sep 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Chantia Lewis Enters U.S. Senate Race
Milwaukee alderwoman is ninth candidate in the race to replace Ron Johnson.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Alderwoman Chantia Lewis For U.S. Senate?
Website appears, and quickly disappears.
Jul 15th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
A Northwest Side Hub for Minority Entrepreneurs
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
TIF District Will Support Central City Housing
Revenue from surging Sigma chemicals TIF district will help three struggling TIFs.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Crump Wins Committee Support to Head DCD
New commissioner would serve in one of most visible, influential administration roles.
Jun 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Historic Church Will Become High Tech Office Space
Northern Ground buys Walker's Point building. Northridge owners appeal court decision.
Jun 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown TIF Will Bail Out Three Districts
City increasingly using downtown revenue to support ailing neighborhoods.
May 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Judge Rules Northridge Mall Must Be Demolished
City scores victory in bid to take control of vacant mall.
May 14th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
A Herro For Our Time?
Developer Lew Herro building affordable housing near Marquette, next wants to take on Northridge.
Feb 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Lakefront Tower Loses A Few Floors
Plus: Northridge Mall trial starts, Foxconn bailing on project could cause up to $120 million state bailout.
Jan 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Most Popular What’s It Worth?
Leading the way were stories on an 1886 firehouse and a giant refrigerated warehouse.
Dec 29th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Deconstruction Effort Is Underway
After a year of false starts by the city, a $1.2 million, 50-home effort is underway.
Nov 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Sentinel Complex Sold
Plus: Badger Mutual moving downtown, Northridge security deal, Lion House has a buyer and much more.
Nov 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Deconstruction Program Expected to Restart Next Week
Contractor will start after months of delays.
Oct 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Civic Accelerator Returning
Co:Lab pairs young professionals with business improvement districts to address problems.
Oct 7th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A 50-Story Lakefront Tower?
Colliers dreams up 50-story tower to show what's possible for Clybourn St. site.
Sep 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
City Preparing Interior Demo of Northridge Boston Store
City hopes to redevelop site, still pursuing demolition of China-owned mall.
Sep 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Plans for Walker’s Point Site
Plus: Former Central Steel & Wire building being expanded, senior housing for South Side.
Sep 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Lawsuit Filed
Battle over future of vacant mall headed to Milwaukee County Circuit Court.
Aug 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside the Good Hope Library
New library will open in November. See the progress in construction.
Aug 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Vetting Bids For New Hotels
Plus: Foxconn plans another building and Northridge battle cleared for court challenge
Jul 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
BMO Tower Tops Out
Plus: Northridge in property tax foreclosure, Ambassador Hotel expansion stuck, second hostel faces opposition
Jun 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Plans Released for Foxconn’s LCD Factory
Millwork company bringing 200 jobs to city, Bayside tower gets shorter, Sonag owner pleads guilty.
Jun 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Nothing New in Northridge Mall Plan
Is Northridge dispute simply an echo of the drawn-out Menomonee Valley fight?
Jun 6th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Asian Market at Northridge By 2021?
After city condemns building, the mall's owners introduce development plan, timeline.
May 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
What’s Happening in the New 9th?
Ald. Chantia Lewis plans a State-of-the-District speech focused on a new economic model.
May 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Owners Appeal Raze Order
City wants to redevelop vacant mall citing inaction, safety concerns, but ownership objects.
May 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Mitchell St. Group Wins YP Week Contest
Civic/business group wins $5,000 for plan to turn Modjeska Theatre into community center.
Apr 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Northridge Mall Worth $2.5 Million
The three buildings need $6 million in repairs. Oh, how a mighty mall has fallen.
Apr 15th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Ikon Hotel Deal Gets First Approval
Plus: A Waukesha jail is now an apartment building.
Apr 14th, 2019 by Graham Kilmer
City Moves to Demolish Northridge Mall
Condemnation order starts process to razing building and perhaps seizing property.
Apr 11th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A Northwest Side Revival?
New restaurants, new light industry and Granville BID lead the way.
Jan 11th, 2018 by Edgar Mendez
A Legacy of Activism
Open housing marcher passes spirit of activism to daughter Ald. Chantia Lewis.
Aug 1st, 2017 by Jenny Fischer
Black Leaders Talk About Barrett
How has the mayor succeeded -- and failed -- in serving African American neighborhoods.
Apr 4th, 2016 by Laura Thompson
All About Music, Poetry, Architecture
Danceworks’ latest concert springs from one pithy quote. Crazy, huh?
Feb 29th, 2016 by Jim Cryns
Meet June Williamson
New York professor who focuses on retrofitting the suburbs in an urban way will speak at Empty Storefronts conference Monday.
May 29th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Lame Duck Ruffles Feathers
Breier stuck on thorny hotel plan.
Mar 22nd, 2004 by Michael HorneNeighborhood Buildings
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7700 W. Brown Deer Rd.
Former Boston Store at Northridge Mall now owned by the City of Milwaukee.
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8110 W. Brown Deer Rd.
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8120 W. Brown Deer Rd.
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8221 W. Northridge Mall Rd.
One of three properties that form the portion of Northridge Mall previously owned by China-based US Black Spruce Enterprise Group along with 9009 N. Granville Station Rd. and 9101 W. Granville Station Rd.
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9009 N. Granville Station Rd.
One of three properties that form the portion of Northridge Mall previously owned by China-based US Black Spruce Enterprise Group along with 9101 W. Granville Station Rd. and 8221 W. Northridge Mall Rd.
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9049 N. 76th St.
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9101 N. Granville Station Rd.
One of three properties that form the portion of Northridge Mall previously owned by China-based US Black Spruce Enterprise Group along with 9009 N. Granville Station Rd. and 8221 W. Northridge Mall Rd.
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Northridge Mall
Former mall complex formed by the properties at 9101 W. Granville Station Rd., 8221 W. Northridge Mall Rd., 9009 N. Granville Station Rd., 8933 N. Granville Station Rd., 8955 N. Granville Station Rd., 8977 N. Granville Station Rd. and 7700 W. Brown Deer Rd.
