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Remembering Milwaukee’s Classic Restaurants
New book by Jennifer Billock recalls old German restaurants, Mafia-connected Italian places and much more.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
A Primer on City School Board Races
Who is running in February primary and why the Milwaukee school board matters.
Feb 10th, 2021 by Sam Woods
Cafe, Clinic Opening In Redeveloped King Drive Building
Bader Philanthropies backs creation of Sam's Place, new home for Shalem Healing.
Feb 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Study Released For 6.7-Mile 30th Street Trail
Plan envisions shared-use trail for bikers, pedestrians, perhaps commuter rail across the middle of city's North Side.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Campaign Underway To Improve, Extend Beerline Trail
Trail would be transformed into park with a goal of uniting neighborhoods.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Ice Sculpting and Live Music at Bayshore
Plus, a virtual beer fest, learn to hand-make ravioli and hear what what makes Milwaukee the custard capital.
Jan 21st, 2021 by Michael Holloway
All About Lion’s Tooth Bookstore
The Bay View business has a DIY approach and unique selection of merchandise.
Jan 19th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Milwaukee Developers Plan 959 Affordable Apartments
Plus: First tenants announced for North Avenue Market
Jan 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Community Leaders Lament Jacob Blake Decision
Dismay over Kenosha County DA choosing not to charge officer who shot Blake.
Jan 9th, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Human Trafficking in Slinger, WI
The Constructivists theater presents new play, a psychological thriller by a local playwright.
Dec 29th, 2020 by Jeff Jordan
Brady Street Area Has Many Delights
It’s a great urban walk, filled with Polish and Italian history and so much variety.
Dec 29th, 2020 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Inside the Newest Adventure Rock
Walker's Point climbing gym offers bouldering - a social, specialized form of rock climbing
Dec 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Wants to Buy Klinger’s East?
Riverwest bar and five apartments, a 6,322-square-foot, two-building complex is for sale.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Hostel Becoming Cooperative Housing Facility
Plus: Wisconsin Center District sells debt for expansion.
Dec 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Funeral Walk for City Musicians
Community uses music to mourn loss of Paul Setser, Sarah Kozar and Dave Bolyard.
Nov 30th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Milwaukee County Surpasses Last Year’s Record Overdose Deaths
There has already been 435 overdose deaths this year.
Nov 27th, 2020 by Edgar Mendez
Did You Like the “Active Streets” Program?
Take a survey from the City of Milwaukee and help guide future efforts.
Nov 18th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Riverwest Apartment Complex Planned
Affordable housing project with 91 apartments and food accelerator on E. North Ave.
Nov 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ride the Riverwest Bike Boulevards
After three years, Riverwest's bike boulevards on Wright and Fratney streets are ready.
Nov 10th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Short Lines At Polls So Far
Massive absentee voting lowers in-person turnout. But observers were on hand
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
What’s On the Mind of Voters
Reporters asked residents across the city. Here’s what they said.
Nov 3rd, 2020 by Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
New Burger Joint, New Vietnamese Cafe
Plus: Bacchus restaurant and Lost Whale bar reopening, Nessun Dorma closing for winter.
Nov 2nd, 2020 by Michael Holloway
45 Projects To Improve Century City Area
Trails, parks and road diets designed to improve residents' health and safety.
Oct 28th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
A Tale of Two Urban Infills
Two vacant lots in Milwaukee are classic examples of "Urban Infill."
Oct 25th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Drink Beer and Bike Through Haunted Riverwest
Plus, plenty of other ghost walks and haunted tours, and a chance to fundraise for Cactus Club.
Oct 22nd, 2020 by Michael Holloway
New Murals Urge Milwaukeeans to Vote
One in Walker's Point, one in Riverwest, both with a civil rights theme.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
New ‘Truck Stop’ Opens on Brady
Plus: Pasta Tree reopens, a new Gathering Place Brewing location, and Sanford offers Film Fest pairings.
Oct 19th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Lake Effect Holding Virtual Halloween Event
Plus, a rooftop concert, fall foliage kayaking and another Oktoberfest event.
Oct 15th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Milwaukee Comedy Festival Goes Virtual
Plus, ghost tours at The Riverside Theater, Unfinished Legacy streetwear pop-up at Sky High, and Kayak and Yoga at Kletzsch Park
Oct 8th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
3 Concerts, 3 Nonprofits, 1 Day
Rock the Stream LIVE Extravaganza. Get to know the artists and organizations.
Oct 7th, 2020 by Rock the Green
New Food Truck Serves Mussels, Burrata
Plus: That new Bay View taproom. And a Rice Krispies treat store in West Allis, of course.
Oct 5th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
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
Night Parking Rules a Tax on the Poor?
Or good public policy? Reinstating night parking is a $13 million question for city.
Sep 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
New Cuban Place, New Burger Joint
Plus: new Walker's Point Sushi food truck. And Up & Under Closing.
Sep 28th, 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
Riverwest Public House Will Close
First co-op bar in the U.S., also known for live music, undone by pandemic.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Tune Into the Minority Health Film Festival
Also, check out a dinosaur drive-thru, buy a burger for mental health and register to vote.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
City Advancing 26-Station Bublr Bikes Expansion
Federal grant funding new bike sharing stations. See where.
Sep 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Kayak to Support Milwaukee Riverkeepers
Also, welcome home the D.C. marchers, try some Lao BBQ or take a Ghost Walk.
Sep 10th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Join the Milwaukee Bike and Brew Tour
Also this weekend, checkout some restaurant pop-ups, celebrate film director Gordon Parks and donate homegrown hops to Company Brewing.
Sep 3rd, 2020 by Michael Holloway
How Is City Doing on Complete Streets?
New report analyzes ongoing program, establishes benchmarks for future progress.
Sep 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Watch the Riverkeeper Boat Parade
Also, Jazz in the Park goes virtual and there are many upcoming brewery events.
Aug 27th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Pop-In to a Pop-Up This Week
Also, a virtual retail market and a concert livestream celebrating Black lives.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Local Brewery Production Dips due to Virus
Tavern closures kill kegs; demand soars for canned beer.
Aug 21st, 2020 by Michael Horne
Riverworks Week is an Award Finalist
Event that brings businesses and residents together to unite the district is up for an award.
Aug 20th, 2020 by Emma Brauer
New Farmers Market Visiting Food Deserts
Plus a mural unveiling, virtual retail pop-ups and an emmy winning artist live-streaming from the Marcus Performing Arts Center.
Aug 13th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Milwaukee Ends Compost Program
As recently as February the city was planning to greatly expand it.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Slated To Get New BBQ Joint
One major downtown establish gets an opening date, while others call it quits due to pandemic.
Aug 8th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
A Riverwest Beerline Walk
The west side of the river offers a lovely journey filled with bird song.
Aug 3rd, 2020 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Pandemic Brings Restaurant Closings, Openings
Fiddleheads and Fuddruckers, Bella, Betty's and Bounce, restaurants try to chart future in turbulent time.
Aug 1st, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Public Defender Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court Judge
Katie Kegel is running for judgeship held by 24-year incumbent.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
State Fair Continuing As A Drive-Thru
Also, drive-in movies continue, and more farmer's markets than you can shake a stick at.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Michael Holloway
When Police Handed Out Courtesy Cards
And how the arrest of a Riverwest business owner ended the practice.
Jul 14th, 2020 by Carl Swanson
New Mural Honors Milwaukee Activists
Mural depicts Frank Nitty, Tommy Franecki, Vaun Mayes, Markasa Tucker and others.
Jun 29th, 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
This Weekend’s Protests Against Police Brutality
List of protests against the killing of George Floyd and police brutality.
Jun 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Deconstructing Cocktail Culture
Brandon Reyes offers a philosophy of bartending flavored by his Puerto Rican heritage.
Jun 26th, 2020 by Juan Miguel Martinez
Council Committee Debates Oversight For Police Military-Grade Purchases
Would require approval for all purchases.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Mystery of the Bayshore Bus Turnaround
Why was newly built replacement for Bayshore bus turnaround abandoned? MCTS won't say.
Jun 25th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Riverwest Bike Boulevard Construction Will Begin
Work on two miles of bike boulevards will start Wednesday for completion by October.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Black is Beautiful Slow Ride Loops Through City
Over 1,000 people take to their bikes to spread a message of social justice.
Jun 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Mothers Rally For Racial Justice
“I need this country to be better for my children.”
Jun 17th, 2020 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Protests Spur a Wave of Public Art
Murals and chalk art become a growing presence as marchers fill streets.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays Planning for 10% Police Cut
Requires city budget office to model what cut would look like, in time for fall budget debate.
Jun 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Had World’s Largest Color Printing Press
In 1922, genius innovator Leslie Claybourn built a unique factory on Humboldt and Keefe.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Carl Swanson
Thousands March While Attorney In Custody For Spitting In Protester’s Face
Giannis and other Bucks players show up at one of seven marches.
Jun 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Artists Paint George Floyd Memorial on Riverwest-Harambee Border
Mural at the corner of N. Holton Street and E. North Avenue honors victims of police killings.
Jun 5th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Nitty Leads Peaceful March While Protecting Against Assassination
Seventh-day is a charm as two large marches take place without incident
Jun 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Marches Multiply, Council Will Investigate Curfew, Police Response
Group openly carrying rifles joins late march, car caravan later takes over.
Jun 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
The Show Must Go On. Eventually
Milwaukee Rep and several other theaters are planning a season beginning as early as August
May 29th, 2020 by Jeff Jordan
Milwaukee Opens Its Active Streets
Custer, Fratney and Washington reconfigured for pedestrians and cyclists over motor vehicles.
May 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Seeks Grants for New Bike Trails
Powerline Trail would run from S. 105th St. to Lake Michigan. Beerline Trail would be extended.
May 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Pabst Theater Group Pivots To Weddings
Plus: National venue group including 12 Milwaukee groups requests pandemic bailout.
May 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Assessment Appeal Deadline Extended
City board gives three week extension, to June 8, for homeowners appealing new assessments.
May 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Committee Blesses Active Streets
And wants more. "Why seven miles? Why not do 70 miles?" asks alderman.
May 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Active Streets Program Needs Volunteers
Live near one of the closed streets? Help keep track of how it's going.
May 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Debates Assessment Process
Alders unhappy. Assessor gets grilled about home value hikes in certain neighborhoods.
May 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
9 Area Farms Selling Weekly Produce
A photo story of the men and women growing food for Milwaukee
May 9th, 2020 by Erin Bloodgood
“Active Streets” Will Close City Streets, Parkways In Favor of Pedestrians, Cyclists
This campaign aims to create more public space in Milwaukee, closing off parkways and some city streets to traffic.
May 8th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Running While Black Shouldn’t Be a Death Sentence
On February 23rd Ahmaud Arbery was killed for going on a run as a black man. National movement will honor his life with 2.23 mile run.
May 8th, 2020 by Tenia Fisher, Danielle Nabak and Ranell Washington
The Rise of The Bay View Home
Since Great Recession, houses in neighborhood are among only 6 percent of those in city that have risen in value.
May 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Large Downtown Dog Park Coming
Dog run would be built under freeway along the Milwaukee River.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Brewery Becoming Rock Climbing Gym
Adventure Rock reshaping former Milwaukee Brewing building in Walker's Point.
Apr 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Colectivo Reopens Riverwest and Wauwatosa Cafes
Walk-up windows installed, smartphone app facilitates curbside pickup
Apr 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Common Council Candidates
Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.
Apr 4th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Food Pantries and Meal Programs Still Running
Plus, ways you can help.
Mar 19th, 2020 by Sam Woods
How Historic Are Jefferson St. Buildings?
Ald. Bauman nominates the street's Civil War-era buildings for historic designation.
Mar 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Selling “Prime” E. North Ave Site
Seeks developer for Riverwest site that could host affordable housing.
Mar 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Local ‘SHEroes’
Milwaukee Rep picks extraordinary local women from 100 nominees. Meet three of them.
Mar 5th, 2020 by Claudia Delgadillo
Reconstruction of Humboldt Blvd. is a Generational Opportunity
Latest plans from the city look good, but protections for bicyclists could make them great.
Feb 28th, 2020 by Dave Schlabowske
City Plans 4 Pedestrian, Bicycling Projects
Seeks federal funds to help pay $2.8 million costs for new bike trail, other upgrades.
Feb 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Hopes to Expand Composting
Seeks permanent compost program. Pilot program composts 194 tons of food waste annually.
Feb 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
City Wrong to End Composting Program
Other cities collect organic waste. Why is Milwaukee ending its program?
Feb 16th, 2020 by Mary Lou Lamonda
Italian-inspired Aperitivo Now Open
Plus: A Taco Bell is planned for Capitol Dr. and Kegel’s Inn closes for remodeling.
Feb 14th, 2020 by Michael Holloway
Taco Bell Planned for E. Capitol Dr.
It will add to the more than 25 Taco Bells in metro area, and some 7,000 in the world.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Art You Can Drink To
The Art Bar show of mosaic works, “Parts Made Whole”, does nicely with or without a drink.
Jan 29th, 2020 by Todd Mrozinski
The Riverwest Filling Station is a Gas
A Riverwest gem with a long and storied past.
Jan 24th, 2020 by Michael Horne
Dark Horse Is So New Yet So Old
South Side bar opened in December with new style in tavern dating to 1880s.
Jan 9th, 2020 by Michael Horne
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
The Year’s Most Popular Bar Exams
Actually all the bar reviews were popular, but these were the tops in readership.
Dec 28th, 2019 by Michael Horne
