Riverside Park is bounded by the Milwaukee River on the west, E. Locust St. on the north, N. Oakland Ave. to the east, and E. North Ave. to the south.
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Revised Milwaukee Streets Book Dishes the Dirt
Carl Baehr's expanded book is still the ultimate guide. But also a lot of fun.
Nov 3rd, 2025 by Michael Horne
The Next Bar Pours Into East Side Nightlife
New tavern replaces Upper East Bar at the corner of North and Oakland avenues.
Jul 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Another East Side Restaurant Closes
The Original was both upscale and off the beaten path. Now, it's closed.
Jul 14th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
City Still Pausing New Liquor Licenses in Vacant Aldermanic District
On hold until April 1. Pending licenses range from dive bars to upscale restaurant.
Mar 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
East Side Restaurant For Sale
The Original and its building are listed for sale, with several different options for purchase.
Oct 28th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
New Event Space Is About Sustainability
Two Birds Event Group will open Prairie Springs on Park, partnering with Urban Ecology Center.
Oct 9th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Urban Ecology Center Adding Trail Connection, Greenspace to Riverside Park
Planned event hall development includes features designed for public access, recreation.
Jan 19th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Alcohol Killing More Wisconsinites, Studies Show
State’s excessive drinking culture causes alcohol-induced deaths at a rate nearly 25% higher than rest of the country.
Aug 8th, 2023 by Sarah Eichstadt and Anupras Mohapatra
Parks’ Former Barn Youth Hostel Could Be Redeveloped
Seeking developer for barn and residential building on site located on Root River Parkway.
Mar 15th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
Construction Underway on Traffic Calming Projects
New curb bump-outs and other interventions aim to reduce reckless driving.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Washington Park Would Honor Olmsted
Washington Boulevard would be renamed to honor Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed the park and two others in Milwaukee.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Urban Ecology Center Plans Event Venue
East Side event space is near Oak Leaf Trail and the river. Plus: A big week of real estate news.
Jul 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
A Walk That’s All Woods And Water
From Caesar’s Park to Urban Ecology Center you pass 70 different tree species and dozens of wildflowers, shrubs, and grasses.
May 16th, 2022 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
DPW Plans Surge of Traffic-Calming Bump Outs
Plan to combat reckless driving, protect pedestrians using ARPA funds.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Winterfest Returns to Washington Park
Plus: two gallery events, a prohibition-themed party, family day at the zoo, a fat tire bike race and more
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Michael Holloway
How to Save Our County Parks
Citizens can get involved and make a difference.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Marcelia Nicholson, Guy Smith and Rebecca Stoner
DPW Unveils 16 Traffic Calming Projects
Effort being funded with American Rescue Plan Act funds. Construction to start in spring.
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Underground Film Festival
Plus, a new record release, Sunstone Studios stages a new take on Shakespeare, Milwaukee Comic Con, cider and cycles, a holiday market and more.
Nov 11th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Downer-Newberry Area All About Architecture
Chic shops, historic homes in one of the city’s most architecturally diverse neighborhoods.
Aug 5th, 2021 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
New Bar Planned for Oakland and North
Upper East Bar will occupy space that was long the Eastsider and even longer, O'Reilly's.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
The Get Down Returns to Mad Planet
Plus, lots of live music, a lakeside event at MAM, a virtual Shrekfest and an art walk on Brady Street.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
25 Summer Resources For Kids
For recreation, classes, safety, health and healing
Jun 16th, 2021 by Edgar Mendez and Allison Dikanovic
Art and Artisan Fair Coming to Bayshore
Plus, there are opportunities to drink some Oktoberfest beer and go on a hike with the family.
Oct 2nd, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Hike to Support the Urban Ecology Center
Plus, a virtual Doors Open Milwaukee, and outdoor movie night and it's Walkers Point Appreciation Week.
Sep 25th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Lake Park Has 138 Acres
No need to walk them all, though it’s so scenic you might be tempted.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Shots Fired, 2 Killed in Kenosha Protests
Police seeking shooter. Protests continue across state against police shooting of Jacob Blake
Aug 26th, 2020 by WPR Staff
Should La Crosse Remove Its Hiawatha Statue?
Mayor calls for taking down statue created in 1961, criticized as a stereotype.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Hope Kirwan and Megan Hart
Nooses Hung From Riverside Park Tree
With laminated photos of Blacks killed by cops. Sheriff’s Office is investigating.
Jun 24th, 2020 by Isiah Holmes
This Weekend’s George Floyd Protests
List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
21 Great Places to See Art
Galleries, museums, a hotel, a warehouse. All free.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Catherine Jozwik
How a Riverside Roadway Was Stopped
It was all because of the picture-postcard 1927 Capitol Drive Bridge.
Sep 13th, 2019 by Carl Swanson
Mackenzie Kliesmet
"I love my city. I love watching it take steps forward. Milwaukee is home."
Aug 26th, 2019 by Newaukee
A Great Street Named Newberry
Newberry Boulevard has style, charm and park in the middle.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Carl Baehr
Entrepreneur Promotes Healthy, Tasty Food
Grassroots Wellness Milwaukee delivers meals to people with diabetes, heart disease, health issues.
Jun 5th, 2019 by Claire Hyman
Milwaukee Marathon Course Preview
Runner Ben Lamers lays out the course, also for Half Marathon, on April 6th.
Mar 28th, 2019 by Milwaukee Marathon
Working to Make City More Green
Glenna Holstein, who runs Urban Ecology Center in Menominee Valley, is a true nature lover.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Carly Wolf
10 Ways to Design Healthy Communities
Well-planned public spaces help promote physical and mental well-being.
Mar 16th, 2018 by Virginia Small
Summer Programs for Children
Find free and affordable summer programs and camps for children
Jun 18th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
Tierney Konitzer
"Milwaukee is a historic city with a young heartbeat."
Dec 5th, 2016 by Newaukee
Eastsider, Scene of the Crime?
Tiny historic tavern is where police officer drank with patron he allegedly later raped.
Nov 8th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Limited Funds for Bike Trails, Bike Safety
WisDOT grabs more than half of $16 million for biking, walking and spends on roads.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Tom Held
Wahl Ave. Named After “Grandfather” of Parks
Before Whitnall there was Christian Wahl, who helped create city’s parks system.
Sep 2nd, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Ms. Green Of Milwaukee
Harambee resident Elise Myers is passionate environmental educator for Urban Ecology Center.
Apr 7th, 2016 by Andrew Goldstein
Turtle Park Is New Green Space
Restoration project on Milwaukee River below Humboldt Blvd. Bridge is a MANDI nominee.
Mar 4th, 2016 by Morgan Hughes
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
A Walk Through Three Bridges Park
South siders and environmentalists join Mayor Barrett, as part of his "Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days" challenge.
Aug 5th, 2014 by Patrick Leary
Russell Stamper’s Century-Old Sherman Blvd. Home
The ever-busy county supervisor and aldermanic candidate also handles rental evictions on the side.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Michael Horne
New Arboretum Offers Year-Round Learning for City Kids
Funded by Rotary Club, with 40 acres along Milwaukee River, it's one of 12 nationally designated "Children's Forests."
Feb 17th, 2014 by Kelly Meyerhofer
Sara Wilson’s BikePath Building
Just up from the bike path, the former tavern and restaurant is now one of the greenest residential houses in town.
Dec 9th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Barrett Pleads for Businesses to Support Residency Rules
It's in your self-interest to lobby against this law, Barrett tells businesses.
May 1st, 2013 by Michael Horne
Rise of the Urban Ecology Center
How a small non-profit in a trailer in Riverside Park rose to become a major player with centers erected in three county parks.
Jan 9th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
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
Car-sharing in Milwaukee…
Car-sharing offers people the ability to rent a car or truck, often a hybrid, for a time period less than a day, and for an affordable amount that includes insurance and fuel.
Nov 3rd, 2010 by Dave Reid
It’s Bike to Work Week in Milwaukee!
Even if it just once this week, give it a try as biking to work might just be the most fun you have all summer.
Jun 7th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Dorm-Oriented Development (The Future of Urban Shopping Centers?)
There might be a new development style taking hold in Milwaukee. A lot of focus is put on transit-oriented development, and the power of a station to improve the development of a neighborhood, but what about residence halls? Do they offer similar development when built in an urban setting? At least in one part of Milwaukee's East Side neighborhood, it appears so.
Jul 16th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Police District Boundaries Redrawn – Will Affect New UWM Dorm
Milwaukee Police Chief Edward Flynn has had his new police district boundaries approved by the Common Council Public Safety Committee. The new boundaries will have the most significant effects on the East and South sides of Milwaukee.
Jun 5th, 2009 by Jeramey Jannene
Protecting the Milwaukee River? Or Overreaching Zoning?
Over the past few years the Milwaukee River Work Group ("MRWG") has pushed to create an overlay district to "protect" the Milwaukee River. This overlay district would create new building setback requirements, height limits, and introduce the concept of a viewshed for properties along the Milwaukee River.
Dec 23rd, 2008 by Dave Reid
Common Council Debates Water Deal
Both, New Land Enterprises' apartment proposal and Mandel Group's UWM dormitory proposal were approved without any debate on the floor and both are expect to break ground after winter.
Dec 18th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Hometown Dorm Site – Additional Project Renderings
Mandel Group's efforts to construct a new UWM dormitory on the East Side took a step forward this week after receiving approval at both the City Plan Commission and the Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee. This matter will be taken up by the full Common Council on December 16th, 2008 and if approved intends to break ground within 90 days.
Dec 11th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Committee Approves UWM Dorm Plan
Two significant East Side projects, New Land Enterprises' Kenilworth apartment building and Mandel Group's dormitory proposal, were on the agenda for this committee meeting.
Dec 10th, 2008 by Dave Reid
City Commission Approves UWM Dorm Design
Bob Monnat, the chief operating officer of Mandel Group, gave a short presentation covering the history behind the development of this site.
Dec 9th, 2008 by Dave Reid
UWM Dorm Building and Site Designs
This was the last of four meetings held to discuss UWM's most recent dorm proposal. Jim Shields, the project architect, presented his design for the building and how it fits on the 3.2 acre lot. He referred to the site as "an edge site", indicating how it sits on the "edge" of two drastically different environments.
Nov 18th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Hometown Dorm Site – Project Renderings
The Mandel Group's efforts to construct a new UWM dormitory on the East Side have included five public meetings, the release of basic site plans, and preliminary project renderings.
Nov 13th, 2008 by Dave Reid
UWM Dorm Traffic, Transit & Parking Plan
This was the third of four meetings being held to discuss Mandel Group's proposed UWM resident hall that would be located on the former Hometown gas station site.
Nov 8th, 2008 by Dave Reid
UWM Addresses Neighborhood Issues
This was the second of four neighborhood meetings to discuss the proposed UWM resident hall.
Nov 2nd, 2008 by Dave Reid
UWM Dorm Planned to be LEED Certified
Bob Monnat, the chief operating officer of Mandel Group, gave an overview of how the public meeting process will work and a presentation covering the environmental aspects of the project.
Oct 27th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Hometown Gas Station Demolished
The Hometown Gas Station on North Avenue has been almost completely demolished.
Sep 30th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM Dorm Site Faces Little Opposition
Last Thursday night, residents of Milwaukee's lower east side gathered at Holy Rosary Church to discuss the final of three proposals selected by the UWM Real Estate Foundation. The meeting began much like the two previous had, with the developer (Phelan Development) making a presentation on the plan, followed by a short bit by the architect (Jim Shields in this case), and representatives from UWM talking over some basic logistics and facts. After which Vice Chancellor for University Relations and Communications Tom Luljak straps on his bullet proof vest, and questions from the audience are allowed.
Sep 11th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM Faces Slight Opposition
This meeting was appropriately held at the Urban Ecology Center. It was appropriate because one of the key opposition concerns around the Hometown site was its location along the Milwaukee River. Although the location was different many of the same citizens were attendance.
Sep 4th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Public Meetings On Final Sites For New UWM Dorm
Public meetings for each dorm site have been announced. At each meeting the development teams will explain the proposal. The developer of the proposed site and UWM representives will be available for questions at each meeting. As a refresher we have included our opinion on each of the sites as described (we have not see the proposals yet).
Aug 26th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
UWM Picks Our Three Favorite Dorm Sites As Finalists
The University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Real Estate Foundation announced the final three sites (narrowed from a field of eight) for the new 500 to 700 bed dorm to be built.
Aug 15th, 2008 by Jeramey Jannene
Crisses Averted
Barrett and Walker Announce Plan for Ballots in Milwaukee
Oct 11th, 2004 by Michael HorneNeighborhood Buildings
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1420 E. Park Pl.
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1504 E. North Ave.
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1530-1532 E. Belleview Pl.
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2495 N. Oakland Ave.
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2498 N. Bartlett Ave.
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2853-2855 N. Oakland Ave.
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BikePath Building
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Riverside University High School
1615 E. Locust Street http://www2.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/riverside/
