Riverwest is a mostly residential neighborhood located between the Milwaukee River on the east and south, N. Holton St. on the west and E. Capitol Dr. on the north.

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Obituary: The Legacy of Terry Coffman
Obituary

The Legacy of Terry Coffman

Coffman, 80, led MIAD for 20 years, helped revitalize Third Ward.

Entertainment: Renew Your Vows at Lakefront This Weekend
Entertainment

Renew Your Vows at Lakefront This Weekend

Or swap koozies at Club Garibaldi.

Controversial Riverwest Tavern On Hold

Controversial Riverwest Tavern On Hold

Business hits another licensing snag, council schedules more debate.

Committee Endorses New Riverwest Market

Committee Endorses New Riverwest Market

Committee approves Metro Pantry for former Dollar General, but with strict conditions.

Riverwest Sports Bar Wins Key Approval

Riverwest Sports Bar Wins Key Approval

After addressing neighbors concerns, Diaspora Sports Bar gets committee approval.

Murphy’s Law: GOP Silence Is Deafening on Shooting of Alex Pretti
Murphy’s Law

GOP Silence Is Deafening on Shooting of Alex Pretti

Wisconsin members of Congress afraid to address ICE killing of a native son?

Now Serving: Restaurants Offer Dry January Fundraiser Events
Now Serving

Restaurants Offer Dry January Fundraiser Events

Plus: New bars and restaurants and what will former Martino's become?

Mandel Sells Unique Apartment Building

Mandel Sells Unique Apartment Building

La Crosse firm buys Belay.

Do You Know Milwaukee’s Muffin Man?

Do You Know Milwaukee’s Muffin Man?

Community-focused effort reactivating former Riverwest Co-op space.

Amorphic Beer is Turning Four

Amorphic Beer is Turning Four

Riverwest brewery hosting Dec. 6 celebration with live music, special beer releases and food trucks.

Literary Nonprofit To Take Over The Bindery

Literary Nonprofit To Take Over The Bindery

Bay View printing and community hub finds well-known new occupant.

Entertainment: Trainfest Chugs Into The Baird Center
Entertainment

Trainfest Chugs Into The Baird Center

Plus: Don't miss Mad Planet's epic costume party.

City Hall: From Brownfields to Blue Waters, Mayor Names New Port Director
City Hall

From Brownfields to Blue Waters, Mayor Names New Port Director

Benji Timm tapped to lead Port Milwaukee.

Entertainment: Harvest Fun for Everyone
Entertainment

Harvest Fun for Everyone

Flannel Fest, Comedy Fest and The Low Down.

Riverwest Co-op Is Closing

Riverwest Co-op Is Closing

Citing financial issues, it will close at end of month after 24 years.

Entertainment: Ren Faire Returns To Riverwest
Entertainment

Ren Faire Returns To Riverwest

Plus: Milwaukee Fire Department's big anniversary bash and Milwaukee ComicCon.

Entertainment: Two Different Parties on National Avenue This Weekend
Entertainment

Two Different Parties on National Avenue This Weekend

Steny's turns 40 and Silver City Fest celebrates westside neighborhood.

New Tenant For Shuttered Riverwest Dollar General

New Tenant For Shuttered Riverwest Dollar General

Grocery store and restaurant proposed for boarded-up building.

Now Serving: Wisconsin Breweries Create Packers-Themed Beer
Now Serving

Wisconsin Breweries Create Packers-Themed Beer

Plus: Burger deals, flood damage and a Deer District shakeup.

Dining: Lakefront Brewery Has Tasty Food
Dining

Lakefront Brewery Has Tasty Food

Good fish fries, soups, sandwiches and the rathskeller-like room is a good place to hang out.

Vintage Marks 15 Years on Prospect Avenue

Vintage Marks 15 Years on Prospect Avenue

Carnival-themed party to offer games, food and drink specials.

Entertainment: From BrewFest To Bicycles, It’s A Busy Weekend
Entertainment

From BrewFest To Bicycles, It’s A Busy Weekend

And don't forget to check out German Fest and a chamber music festival.

SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits

SDC Faces Debts, Board Vacancies, Lawsuits

Here's the latest on challenges for Social Development Commission.

Entertainment: Bastille Days Storms Into Milwaukee
Entertainment

Bastille Days Storms Into Milwaukee

But don't miss the first Riverwest Blueberry Fest.

City Hall: Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns
City Hall

Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns

'I'd cut this program if I was the federal government,' said one alderman.

City Hall: Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations
City Hall

Despite Concerns, Council Overhauls Near West Side Parking Regulations

'Chaos is where we're at right now,' says alderman.

New Bar and Restaurant Proposed For Harambee Neighborhood

New Bar and Restaurant Proposed For Harambee Neighborhood

Soul of a Starr aims to open in the coming months with a focus on community.

Proposed Riverwest Food Truck Park Seeks Investors

Proposed Riverwest Food Truck Park Seeks Investors

The project would save a historic building.

Grand Openings: New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in May
Grand Openings

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in May

10 new establishments, including two new cafes, a Puerto Rican eatery and an acai bar, opened in Milwaukee last month.

Entertainment: On Your Marks, Get Set, Beer Run!
Entertainment

On Your Marks, Get Set, Beer Run!

Plus: Bay View Gallery Night and Downtown Dining Week.

Smoothie Cafe Proposed For Downer Avenue

Smoothie Cafe Proposed For Downer Avenue

Tropical Smoothie Cafe plans third Milwaukee location next to Downer Theatre.

Entertainment: Family Kite Festival Will Take Over Lakefront
Entertainment

Family Kite Festival Will Take Over Lakefront

Plus: Don't miss the inaugural Morgan Park Picnic.

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.

Campaign Launched To Build City’s First Inclusive Playground

Campaign Launched To Build City’s First Inclusive Playground

Battle with cancer leads to making Stella's Playground for children of all abilities.

Mystery Movie Being Filmed in Milwaukee With Kevin Spacey

Mystery Movie Being Filmed in Milwaukee With Kevin Spacey

'Road Worthy' independent film being shot in Riverwest.

Dining: Nessun Dorma Is a Riverwest Classic
Dining

Nessun Dorma Is a Riverwest Classic

Classy Italian bistro with small menu, good food and also a nice brunch.

Dollar General Shutters Southside Store

Dollar General Shutters Southside Store

It's the second location to close in Milwaukee within a year, as company plans to close nearly 100 stores across the country.

New Assessments Show Milwaukee Property Values Grew 15% Last Year

New Assessments Show Milwaukee Property Values Grew 15% Last Year

Follows a 17% increase last year. What will the tax impact be?

New Restaurant For Bay View’s White House

New Restaurant For Bay View’s White House

Mother's, led by Vanessa Rose, aims to open in time for Pride Month.

Breweries React to Trump Tariffs Impact on Aluminum Prices

Breweries React to Trump Tariffs Impact on Aluminum Prices

$0.005 per can hike smaller than expected, but adds up for large-scale operations.

Brower Defeats Bauman In Race To Replace Brostoff

Brower Defeats Bauman In Race To Replace Brostoff

The nonpartisan Milwaukee Common Council now has a self-described socialist joining its ranks.

Artist Pamela Scesniak Has Died

Artist Pamela Scesniak Has Died

She was a longtime member of women's polka band The Squeezettes.

Prospective Tenant Found For Company Brewing Space

Prospective Tenant Found For Company Brewing Space

Vanessa Rose hopes to build a LGBTQ+ third space, combining food, art and activism.

Who Will Win 3rd District Aldermanic Race Between Brower and Bauman?

Who Will Win 3rd District Aldermanic Race Between Brower and Bauman?

And what does socialist Alex Brower have in common with Republican Bob Donovan?

Brower, Bauman Advance From 8-Way Race to Replace Brostoff

Brower, Bauman Advance From 8-Way Race to Replace Brostoff

Alexander Kostal narrowly finishes third.

New Taco Shop For Riverwest

New Taco Shop For Riverwest

Raul's Taco Shop would replace Kitchen Kings on Locust Street.

Fuel Cafe is Permanently Closed

Fuel Cafe is Permanently Closed

The biker-themed bar and restaurant in Walker's Point abruptly closed Sunday.

Entertainment: Disney on Ice Skates Into Milwaukee
Entertainment

Disney on Ice Skates Into Milwaukee

Plus: All Messed Up will rock Riverwest.

For Members Only: Join Us at Black Husky Beer Bash
For Members Only

Join Us at Black Husky Beer Bash

Urban Milwaukee members can join us for a fun beer tour and tastings.

Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff

Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff

Special election for third district aldermanic seat draws large field.

New Life For Old Riverwest Bank

New Life For Old Riverwest Bank

From mothballed to sober living: Recovery organization has purchased one-time Cream City Hostel.

Gathering Place Acquires Grafton Brewery

Gathering Place Acquires Grafton Brewery

The Milwaukee-based brewery has purchased Sahale Ale Works.

Is Craft Beer Dying in Milwaukee?

Is Craft Beer Dying in Milwaukee?

Industry experts weigh in, following a wave of brewery closures in town.

Trail Extension Will Link Downtown With Planned 20th Street Trail

Trail Extension Will Link Downtown With Planned 20th Street Trail

Latest trail extension part of Interstate 43 reconstruction.

Daniel Bauman Enters Race to Replace Brostoff With Major Endorsements

Daniel Bauman Enters Race to Replace Brostoff With Major Endorsements

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

Special Election Called For Brostoff’s Third District Seat

Special Election Called For Brostoff’s Third District Seat

Open race in city's highest-turnout aldermanic district could draw many candidates.

Common Council Approves Two Unusual Housing Developments

Common Council Approves Two Unusual Housing Developments

Condos and cohousing secure necessary zoning changes.

Now Serving: Lakefront Brewery Reveals Black Friday Releases
Now Serving

Lakefront Brewery Reveals Black Friday Releases

Plus: New tavern opens, The Daily Bird flip-flops and a 'digital food hall' for Bay View.

Kinship Plans Food Center, Community Hub at Holton and Locust

Kinship Plans Food Center, Community Hub at Holton and Locust

Organization intends to relocate to new facility on Housing Authority's property.

The Daily Bird Returns

The Daily Bird Returns

Just two days after an indefinite closure, the Riverwest coffee shop will reopen Thursday.

The Daily Bird Has Closed Indefinitely

The Daily Bird Has Closed Indefinitely

Riverwest cafe was known for its yellow interior and community events like Narcan trainings.

Milwaukee To Issue More Parking Tickets at Higher Prices in 2025

Milwaukee To Issue More Parking Tickets at Higher Prices in 2025

Strategy part of effort to fund other city services, improve parking access. But is it a stealth way to fund The Hop?

Riverwest Cohousing Development Receives First Approval

Riverwest Cohousing Development Receives First Approval

40-unit development would merge condominiums and community.

Dollar General Closing Riverwest Store

Dollar General Closing Riverwest Store

Store received a three-week suspension from city in 2023.

Dining: O’Lydia’s Offers Hearty Fare
Dining

O’Lydia’s Offers Hearty Fare

Drawing a crowd for some Irish dishes, some Guinness, plus wings, burgers and more.

Pizza Man Reopens on Downer Avenue

Pizza Man Reopens on Downer Avenue

The restaurant reopens Friday afternoon with pizza, pasta and giveaways.

Transportation: Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes
Transportation

Milwaukee Wins Funding For Three New Protected Bike Lanes

Plus: DPW, council discussing ways to better protect, beautify existing lanes.

New Bakery Coming to Lincoln Warehouse

New Bakery Coming to Lincoln Warehouse

Stephen's Breads, specializing in sourdough, is poised to open in October.

Entertainment: A Riverwest Ren Faire, China Lights and Mexican Independence Day
Entertainment

A Riverwest Ren Faire, China Lights and Mexican Independence Day

Plus: Milwaukee Comic Con and New Baron's anniversary party.

City Unveils Plan to Replace Swing Park

City Unveils Plan to Replace Swing Park

'The Landing at Tannery Row' would be a big change. Citizen input sought.

Entertainment: Plenty of Festivals in Milwaukee This Weekend
Entertainment

Plenty of Festivals in Milwaukee This Weekend

Plus: A massive bounce house comes to Summerfest grounds, and a flea market comes to Riverwest.

Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes

Milwaukee Wins $25 Million Grant To Rebuild Center Street, Add Protected Bike Lanes

Safety-focused overhaul will come to two-mile stretch in heart of city.

Urban Guide: Guide to Milwaukee Oktoberfest 2024
Urban Guide

Guide to Milwaukee Oktoberfest 2024

From beer releases to full-scale festivals, there's many ways and places to celebrate.

Grand Openings: New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in August
Grand Openings

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in August

More than a dozen new places in town include BBQ, Japanese and Mexican restaurants.

Meta House Developing $33 Million Women’s Treatment Center

Meta House Developing $33 Million Women’s Treatment Center

Ceremonial groundbreaking held for new complex at 39th and Bluemound.

Mayor Hails Success of City’s Traffic Calming Efforts

Mayor Hails Success of City’s Traffic Calming Efforts

Big decreases in speeding on modified streets. But still more work to do.

Milwaukee Walks: A Lovely Walk Along the Milwaukee River
Milwaukee Walks

A Lovely Walk Along the Milwaukee River

Our last installment of Milwaukee Walks, from a newly published book with 35 walks exploring the city.

Entertainment: Festivals On Land and Water Will Takeover Milwaukee
Entertainment

Festivals On Land and Water Will Takeover Milwaukee

Hoancoming, Irish Fest and much more.

Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Dora Drake will replace Lena Taylor in Wisconsin State Senate.

Riverwest’s Kitchen Kings Is Closed

Riverwest’s Kitchen Kings Is Closed

The takeout-only restaurant shuttered its Locust Avenue location earlier this summer.

‘Mini Roundabouts’ Planned for Holton, 51st Streets

‘Mini Roundabouts’ Planned for Holton, 51st Streets

Traffic lights would be replaced by small roundabouts aimed at reducing speeding.

Fine Dining Pop-Up Just The Start For Chef Vanessa Rose

Fine Dining Pop-Up Just The Start For Chef Vanessa Rose

Ardent sous chef, Mother's proprietor, hopes to open standalone business in near future.

3 Businesses Celebrating August Anniversaries With Public Events

3 Businesses Celebrating August Anniversaries With Public Events

Amilinda, Gathering Place and Central Standard are gearing up for major milestones -- and parties to match.

Dora Drake Wins Unusual Special Election

Dora Drake Wins Unusual Special Election

She'll serve remainder of Lena Taylor's term as state senator, but can't leave campaign trail.

Entertainment: A Super Busy, Super Loud Weekend Ahead
Entertainment

A Super Busy, Super Loud Weekend Ahead

Milwaukee, the land where jets soar, Harleys roar and beers are poured.

Entertainment: Brady Street Festival Headlines Weekend of Post-Political Fun
Entertainment

Brady Street Festival Headlines Weekend of Post-Political Fun

Plus: Armenian Fest, Music on the Beerline, Black Cat Alley music series and more.

City Awards $100K in Fresh Food Grants

City Awards $100K in Fresh Food Grants

Fresh Food Access Fund grants for 7 groups include a sober living center, food pantry and hydroponic farm.

Dora Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Dora Drake Defeats Myers For State Senate Seat

Drake wins first of two races to replace Lena Taylor. Election has attempted disruptions.

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

High Stakes, Low Turnout Special Election Tuesday

State senate race pits Dora Drake vs. LaKeshia Myers to replace Lena Taylor.

Protected Bike Lane Will Run From Downtown To Sherman and Capitol

Protected Bike Lane Will Run From Downtown To Sherman and Capitol

5.5-mile corridor will be a result of several street reconstruction projects.

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Steps Up For Riverwest Co-op

Greater Milwaukee Foundation Steps Up For Riverwest Co-op

Foundation awards $150,000 investment loan co-op will use for upgrades and repairs.

Urban Guide: 2024 Guide to Farmers Markets in Milwaukee
Urban Guide

2024 Guide to Farmers Markets in Milwaukee

All located in the city, offering fresh foods, entertainment and community this summer.

Entertainment: Bike The Hoan With UPAF Ride for the Arts
Entertainment

Bike The Hoan With UPAF Ride for the Arts

Plus: Downtown Dining Week and Bay View Gallery Night.

Company Brewing Is Closed

Company Brewing Is Closed

Riverwest brewery and restaurant announced shutdown on Tuesday, just weeks after celebrating ninth anniversary.

Sugar Maple Hosting Joe Pera-Themed Pop-Up

Sugar Maple Hosting Joe Pera-Themed Pop-Up

Upcoming event will celebrate the Adult Swim comedian, known for his slow-paced, comforting sets.

Zoning Changes Would Clear Path To 1 Million Residents

Zoning Changes Would Clear Path To 1 Million Residents

But the Growing MKE plan is also intended to prevent gentrification and deter spikes in housing prices.

Entertainment: A Costume Sale, Comic Books and RW24 Registration
Entertainment

A Costume Sale, Comic Books and RW24 Registration

Plus: It's time to celebrate the Kentucky Derby and Cinco De Mayo.

How Will Higher Assessments Impact Your Taxes?

How Will Higher Assessments Impact Your Taxes?

Milwaukee properties are worth 17% more says city assessor.

After 54 Years Pizza Man Closes in Milwaukee

After 54 Years Pizza Man Closes in Milwaukee

Riverwest restaurant shut down, but there's still a Wauwatosa location.

Crunching the Data on Spring Election

Crunching the Data on Spring Election

Which Milwaukee voters supported Biden, Trump, MPS referendum and City Attorney Tearman Spencer?

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