Riverwest

Fueling the 24: Riverwest Co-op Cafe, volunteers feed 700 riders before Riverwest24

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

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

Bastille Days Storms Into Milwaukee

But don't miss the first Riverwest Blueberry Fest.

New Art Studio, Shop and Gallery coming to Riverwest Neighborhood

Grand Opening Celebration will be held Saturday, August 2, 2025

Public EV Charging Plan Faces Trump Opposition, Council Concerns

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

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

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

Proposed Riverwest Food Truck Park Seeks Investors

The project would save a historic building.

Café Corazón to Host Vegan Meetup for Charity June 12 (from 4:30-6 p.m.) in Bay View

First of Its Kind Tasting Event to Benefit Sauce, a Nonprofit that Delivers Meals to the Hungry via Bicycle

Poetry in the Park Returns for Its 11th Season

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.

On Your Marks, Get Set, Beer Run!

Plus: Bay View Gallery Night and Downtown Dining Week.

Smoothie Cafe Proposed For Downer Avenue

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

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

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

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

MCTS and Summerfest Announce Transit Options for 2025 Festival

Mystery Movie Being Filmed in Milwaukee With Kevin Spacey

'Road Worthy' independent film being shot in Riverwest.

Nessun Dorma Is a Riverwest Classic

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

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.

Jim Gaffigan’s Milwaukee Shows Set New Riverside Theater Sales Record

The Comedian’s Recent Run of Six Shows Promoted by the Pabst Theater Group Grossed Nearly $1.1 Million in Ticket Sales

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

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

WaterMarks To Host City-Wide Event in Honor of NSF’s 75th Anniversary

Bars & Recreation Says, ‘Thank You’ to Milwaukee with $4.14 Activities for Four Hours and 14 Minutes on Milwaukee Day

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

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

To Celebrate its 15 Anniversary, Café Corazón Cooks Up Offer to Deliver Free Guacamole, Chips and Salsa to Hungry Workers at 15 Milwaukee Companies

Milwaukee’s 3rd District Aldermanic Candidates to Appear at March 25 Forum Hosted by East Side Neighborhood Associations

Artist Pamela Scesniak Has Died

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

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?

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

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

Alexander Kostal narrowly finishes third.

Mamma Knows Best!

Florentine Opera Presents a Comedic Spin on Opera Behind the Scenes

New Taco Shop For Riverwest

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

Fuel Cafe is Permanently Closed

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

Disney on Ice Skates Into Milwaukee

Plus: All Messed Up will rock Riverwest.

Join Us at Black Husky Beer Bash

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

Café Corazón Named Best Mexican Eatery in Wisconsin; Hosting Margarita-Making Class Feb. 19

Neighborhood Groups Host Candidate Forum Feb. 11 for Milwaukee’s 3rd Aldermanic District

East Side Neighborhood Associations to Host Candidate Forum for 2025 Third District Aldermanic Election  

Gordon Park Friends District 3 Alderperson Candidate Forum

Meet The Eight Candidates Running To Replace Brostoff

Special election for third district aldermanic seat draws large field.

New Life For Old Riverwest Bank

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

Josh Anderson Announces Run for Alderman in Milwaukee’s 3rd District

Progressive candidate committed to safe communities, affordable energy, and community investment

Gathering Place Acquires Grafton Brewery

The Milwaukee-based brewery has purchased Sahale Ale Works.

Is Craft Beer Dying in Milwaukee?

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

Amorphic THIRD Birthday Party!

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

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

Special Election Called For Brostoff’s Third District Seat

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

Full Frontal Püppetry presents “Re-Gift: X-Mas Skits & Best of 2024”

Playing December 10th & 11th at Amorphic Beer in Milwaukee

Common Council Approves Two Unusual Housing Developments

Condos and cohousing secure necessary zoning changes.

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

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

The Daily Bird Returns

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

Lakefront Brewery Unveils Their 2024 Lineup of Black Friday Beers for Year 14

Black Friday is a big day for beer, the local brewery looks forward to continuing their tradition of hosting one of the biggest Milwaukee beer events of the year.

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

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

40-unit development would merge condominiums and community.

Milwaukee Press Club to Launch “Off the Record” Amber IPA in Collaboration with Black Husky Brewing to Support Journalism Scholarships

Alumni Brewers Create New Beer

Dollar General Closing Riverwest Store

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

Milwaukee Empty Bowls is Next Sunday!

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

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

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

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

Lakefront Brewery Inches Toward Autumn with Their 4th Annual Fall Fest of Ale

Lakefront announces their annual celebration of the fall season with a variety of offerings for all ages.

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

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

Argren Faire comes to Riverwest this weekend

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

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

Guide to Milwaukee Oktoberfest 2024

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

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

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

Mayor Hails Success of City’s Traffic Calming Efforts

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

A Lovely Walk Along the Milwaukee River

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

Festivals On Land and Water Will Takeover Milwaukee

Hoancoming, Irish Fest and much more.