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New Breakfast Restaurant Opens at Paper Table
Plus: Four new bars and restaurants coming by spring of 2023.
Jan 1st, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
What To Look For On Your Property Tax Bill
You'll want to make sure this credit appears on your bill. It's worth nearly $250.
Dec 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Sproose Beer Returns to Black Husky
The spruced up brews are made with boughs from the city's Christmas tree.
Dec 26th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
MilTex Kitchen Seeks New Location
Plus: Five new restaurants planned, a micro-grocery for the Brewery District and welcome back Scardina Specialties.
Dec 25th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
New Throwback Bar Planned for Riverwest
S-N-I Live, a music-forward bar, would feature hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Stubby’s Will Close Dec. 23
The Riverwest "gastrogrub" and beer bar will permanently close 10 p.m. Friday.
Dec 21st, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Retired Teacher Thomas Wild Stays Connected to Riverside Students
'Him believing in me changed the entire trajectory of my life,' says Ald. Khalif Rainey.
Dec 21st, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Scardina Specialties Reopens in Riverwest
After a year-long search for a new location, the beloved deli is back in time for the holidays.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
City, MATC Still Seek To Train Students in Rehabbing Homes
Progress has been slow. Ezekiel CDC steps in as new private partner.
Dec 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Approves Funding For Pedestrian Plaza, Protected Bike Lane
Tax revenue from three apartment buildings will be tied to East Side pedestrian and bicycle improvements.
Dec 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Deal On Affordable Housing Adds Bay View, Edison School Projects
Housing fund will back 14 projects, including Martin Luther King Library redevelopment.
Dec 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Is Historic Preservation Process Broken?
Some feel city's process needs to be reformed. Are they right?
Dec 13th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Two New Vendors Open at Paper Table
Plus: 7 new restaurants planned in town and farewell to Pat's Niche Pub and Grub.
Dec 11th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
A Packed Weekend of Holiday Events
Immersive Nutcracker experience, Christmas in Bay View and much more.
Dec 8th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Kaufmann Won’t Build In Historic District
Developer sought to build new house, but found Historic Commission, neighbors too hard to work with.
Dec 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Members, DCD and Citizens Panel At Odds Over Affordable Housing
Confusion, disagreements over how to spend federal pandemic funds on housing projects.
Dec 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
A New Plan To Save Schlitz Tied House
Historic Preservation Commission loves proposal to redevelop 1890 Riverwest property into food park.
Dec 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Amorphic Beer Plans Anniversary Bash
Riverwest brewery will celebrate its first anniversary Saturday with new beer releases, live music and tacos.
Dec 6th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Meet Falcon Bowl’s New Operators
Ownership trio plans to update business while preserving historic charm.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
City To Fund 12 Affordable Housing Projects
Using federal funds for everything from new apartments to blocking predatory landlords.
Nov 30th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Restaurant Plans ‘Huge’ Equipment Sale
Mixers, fryers, glassware and more from former Milwaukee Beer Bistro on sale Dec. 5.
Nov 29th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
New Event Venue Planned For Theater Groups
The Brick House, in Riverwest, to offer affordable space for local theater, arts groups.
Nov 28th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Celebrate the Holidays with The Pfister
Plus: live music on The Hop, a hip hop Nutcracker, Small Business Saturday makers' market and more.
Nov 24th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
All Aboard For Black Friday Beer Specials
Three shuttles offer easy access to so many breweries and specialty brews on annual beer release day.
Nov 22nd, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
New East Side Pedestrian Plaza Planned
Tax revenue from new apartment buildings would pay for Ivanhoe Pl. plaza and area safety improvements
Nov 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chambers, Brostoff Sworn In As Aldermen
New council members welcomed by colleagues, face budget veto override vote next week.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Foxtown Landing Wins First Approval
Architectural review board endorses proposed brewery, restaurant and adjacent dog park along Milwaukee River.
Nov 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Holiday Shopping Season Begins With Special Events
Plus: Trainfest and annual Veterans Day ceremony.
Nov 10th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Analyzing Milwaukee Area Turnout and Results That Led To Evers’ Win
Governor pulled off something no Wisconsin Democrat has accomplished in 60 years.
Nov 10th, 2022 by John D. Johnson
We Took the Free Riverwest Brewery Shuttle Bus. Here’s How it Went.
Shuttle is a welcome amenity, encourages locals and tourists alike to explore beyond Downtown.
Nov 4th, 2022 by Michael Horne
Downtown Dog Park Will Include Riverfront Brewery
Foxtown Landing will include Foxtown Brewery and Fromm-sponsored dog park.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Plant Shop Coming To Riverwest
Riverwest Grown is putting down roots with first storefront.
Oct 28th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Committee Okays Sale of Former Movie Theater
Father-daughter team would rehabilitate building into art studio and office.
Oct 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Warm Weekend Promises Outdoor Fun
Two outdoor festivals on tap. And indoors a Muslim Film Festival and a dress-up event to celebrate Japanese anime.
Oct 20th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Tauro Cocina’s Flan is as Authentic as it Gets
Local baker makes her grandmother's recipe for the restaurant.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
New Beerline Trail Connector Building
Building will be a hub, with new cafe, on expanded trail.
Oct 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Seven Swans Creperie To Open in Former Dino’s
Missouri-based creperie plans second location for Riverwest.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Riverwest Breweries Offering Free Shuttle Between Taprooms
The Five-Three-Brew-One-Two shuttle will travel between five Riverwest breweries each Saturday.
Oct 13th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Cream City Brick House Proposed For East Side
Developer Juli Kaufmann would build new residence with reclaimed brick.
Oct 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Restaurant Planned For Soup Bros Space
The owners of Clarke Street Sausage would open Hen's Deli in Walker's Point.
Oct 4th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Falcon Bowl Reopening Under New Ownership
New operator still under wraps, will be unveiled soon.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
New Empanada Restaurant For Riverwest
South American food truck operator to open restaurant at former location of Riverwest Filling Station, which closed in July.
Sep 28th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Autumn Is On in Milwaukee
With Harvest Fair, Czechtoberfest, Doors Open, Comic Con, a Bruce Springsteen tribute and more.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Michael Holloway
5 Can’t-Miss ‘Doors Open’ Destinations
12th annual Doors Open Milwaukee features 115 buildings this weekend, but we wouldn't skip these five.
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Opportunity Center Releases Designs, Announces $5 Million Gift
Athletic facility near Capitol Drive and I-43 would be as inclusive as they come.
Sep 21st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Space Time Coffee Leaving Dubbel Dutch
Coffee maker will leave boutique hotel, shift to wholesale operation only.
Sep 19th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Great Lakes Distillery Harvest Block Party
Plus: Celebrate Mexican Independence, take in TosaFest, vote for the best taco in Milwaukee and more.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Amorphic Hosting ‘CzechtoberFest’
A Riverwest brewery puts a twist on the Bavarian festival shifting its focus from German bier to Czech pivo.
Sep 8th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Remembering Bill Sell
Activist, long-time Bay View resident passed away Thursday at the age of 83.
Sep 4th, 2022 by Virginia Small
La Mendocina Makes Argentinian-Style Empanadas in Riverwest
The take-and-bake empanada business, is operating out of the The Riverwest Filling Station's kitchen.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
The Glass Pantry Will Close
The first-of-its-kind store in Milwaukee has not yet announced an official closing date.
Aug 23rd, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
The Little Urban Group That Could
Urban Anthropology, Inc. has become a go-to organization for Milwaukee ethnic history
Aug 17th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
10 Riverwalk Projects Will Greatly Expand System
Three-mile, award-winning corridor is becoming far more than a downtown amenity.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Run To Replace Hamilton and Lewis?
Four of 15 Common Council seats are vacant or due to be. Is Rep. David Bowen running?
Aug 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Beautiful Lower East Side Loft
Features Cream City brick, polished concrete flooring with radiant-heat, and updated kitchen and bathrooms.
Aug 11th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
Center Street Daze is Back
Plus: the Milwaukee Black Theater Festival, Dragon Boat races, Morning Glory Art Fair and more.
Aug 11th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Clerk of Circuit Court
Tuesday's primary election will decide who is the next Clerk of Circuit Court.
Aug 8th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Dino’s Riverwest Is Permanently Closed
Neighborhood favorite announces closure Tuesday after a final hurrah celebrating the Riverwest 24.
Aug 2nd, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
It’s A Weekend Full of Festivals!
There's Brady Street Festival, German Fest and Weird Fest. Plus, the Riverwest 24 returns.
Jul 28th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Sheriff Has a Busy Drone Unit
While county faces massive budget deficit, sheriff has 8-man unit doing surveillance of peaceful protests.
Jul 20th, 2022 by Isiah Holmes
The Rise of Lush Gourmet Popcorn
Local company started in 2014, popcorn sold in several places, now will open Lush Popcorn and Lemonade in Riverwest.
Jul 19th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Evers Helps Finance 10 Affordable Housing Proposals
Funding will benefit 22 projects in 11 counties, including 10 projects in Milwaukee.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Filling Station Closes For Summer
Restaurant-bar with eclectic menu, global beers gives no reason for decision.
Jul 18th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Sticky Rice Opens on Brady Street
New location offers dining room and expanded menu.
Jul 15th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
The Return of Bastille Days
Plus: music, art, dancing, food trucks and flying machines.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Gathering Place Hosts Competition for Home Brewers
Winner of Riverwest competition will partner with brewery to launch special-edition beer.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Big Daddy’s BBQ Plans Relocation
Riverwest restaurant will serve the same smoked meats and soul food sides at new location on 92nd and Capitol.
Jul 12th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Urban Garden Provides Fresh Produce in Riverwest
Brothers Joel and Jamie Lichosik operate Crops on Top, a for-profit urban garden.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Frida Fest Returns This Weekend
Plus: the final weekend for Summerfest, Sigmund Snopek documentary screening and more.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Car-Lite East Side Building Wins Approval
Modern building would embody urbanism principles of those built 100 years before it.
Jul 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Want To Join Gathering Place’s Exclusive Beer Society?
Beer society membership offers access to new one-off, experimental beers every month.
Jul 7th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Riverwest Co-op Cafe Closing
Cafe closing July 11, but grocery will continue and cafe may feature restaurant pop-ups in future.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Local Investor Buys Ma Baensch Building
Group also purchased former Miller Brewing building at Bartlett and Irving.
Jul 5th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Airport Restaurant’s New Menu Offers Iconic Local Foods
Garden District Kitchen features Usinger's brats, cheese curds, fish fry, local beers.
Jun 28th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Ma Baensch Building Is For Sale
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Letter Warns of Possible Riverwest Co-op Closure
Changes in the food industry and COVID-19 challenges have caused hardships for the 20-year-old business.
Jun 18th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
The Death and Life of the Locust Street Festival
Festival canceled, but local businesses step in to offer alternatives.
Jun 10th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
How to Make Your Voice Heard Without An Alder
2nd and 3rd districts, formerly held by Mayor Johnson and Nik Kovac, now lack representation.
Jun 9th, 2022 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Celebrate At PrideFest
Plus, the Riverwest Flea Market, Bay View Gallery Night and Jazz Fest, the Pride Parade and more.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Century City Will Be Used For Concrete Crushing
Concrete will be trucked west from N. Humboldt Blvd.
May 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wine Bar Opens in Downtown Food Hall
Also new this week: Walker's Point coffee house, Deer District daiquiri bar, Sticky Rice on Brady St.
May 9th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Special Election Called For Kovac’s Seat
Veteran alderman is now the city budget director. Primary would be on August 9
May 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Factory Faces $15 Million Pollution, PCBs Cleanup
Site near Capitol and Holton has toxic history. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
May 8th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Sticky Rice Expanding to Brady Street
Thai-Lao takeout spot in Riverwest plans second location with sit-down dining on Brady St.
May 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Ryan Clancy Launches Campaign For State Assembly
County supervisor is backed by Rep. Brostoff, who he is running to replace.
May 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor, Students Celebrate Arbor Day With Tree Planting
Mayor Johnson, DPW plant trees along 30th Street corridor with students from nearby schools.
Apr 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Evers Allocating $20 Million For Affordable Housing Projects
Program could move 17 Milwaukee projects from rendering to reality.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Vliet Street Reconstruction Gets Federal Funding
Plus: Humboldt reconstruction nearly 50% over budget and the future of Highway 175.
Apr 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
What Local Resources For Substance Abuse Are Available?
Local organizations provide everything from narcan training to substance abuse treatment.
Apr 23rd, 2022 by Edgar Mendez
Riverwest Food Pantry Changes Name, Announces Expanded Vision
Kinship Community Food Center is seeking a new headquarters.
Apr 22nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartment Project Not About Cars
Four-story, 53-unit apartment building planned for E. North Ave. has just 18 on-site parking spots.
Apr 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Rep. Brostoff Will Run For Aldermanic Seat
Jonathan Brostoff will seek seat being vacated by Nik Kovac and won't run for re-election to State Assembly.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ald. Kovac Named Budget Director, Will Resign Council Seat
Kovac has represented the East Side and Riverwest since 2008.
Apr 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
HotWax Will Mix Music and Meat
At Crossroads Collective. Plus, new Jamaican and Indian restaurants and a Bay View cafe with Finnish bakery.
Apr 18th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Former Theater Could Become Art Studio
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Apr 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Scardina Specialties New Deli is Official
The owner of the beloved Riverwest deli has officially secure a new home for it.
Apr 15th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Join Us at Amorphic Beer
Come to Urban Milwaukee's first Beer Bash since 2020 and see the city's newest brewery.
Apr 12th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Assessments Hike Residential Values By 17.7%
Property values surging across the entire city, but won't necessary mean a tax increase.
Apr 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Four-Story Riverwest Apartments Okayed By Plan Commission
Development team hopes to open 91-unit building, food accelerator in summer 2023.
Apr 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Public House Tavern Available For Lease
Building no longer for sale. But the bar is once again available to lease.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
