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Absentee Ballot ID Requirement Could Backfire on Republicans
Republican base of elderly, rural voters most affected.
Sep 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
City Expands Solar Program
Solar energy program shines on two more city neighborhoods.
Sep 15th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
Milwaukee’s New Bus System
MCTS is adding express service to more routes.
Sep 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
City Leaders Plot New Urban Placemaking Effort
With some creative use of grant money, the Greater Milwaukee Committee is helping neighborhoods update their image by ‘Urban Placemaking’
Sep 9th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Cream City’s Classic Churches
Nothing better exemplifies the city’s architectural history than its cream brick churches.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Christopher Hillard
Artists Transforming the “Artery” Bicycle Trail
Trail runs north from Beerline trail, from Keefe Ave. in Riverwest north to Third and Capitol Dr.
Aug 29th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
Judge Derek Mosley’s 160-Year-Old Home
The municipal judge's home is unique -- just one of just 38 in town built before the Civil War.
Aug 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
For Rail or Trail
A path along the lake could connect cyclists/hikers to Ozaukee County, but coal freight is hogging the line.
Aug 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
As Out-of-District PAC Money Floods Into Race, Brostoff Proud of Strong Grassroots Campaign
Brostoff emphasizes local support and calls on other candidates to keep race positive
Aug 6th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
2014 Center Street Daze
Actually it's a one-day fest, but with enough craziness to leave you a bit dazed.
Aug 5th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Ambulance Chasing Lawyer Chases Abele
Plus: Bud Selig’s birthday bash and where will new Journal CEO live?
Aug 1st, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Solar City
The city’s program helping homeowners install solar panels is paying off in Riverwest and Bay View.
Jul 31st, 2014 by Joe Kelly
Amaranth Bakery
Delicious home-made bakery and a commitment to the neighborhood were somehow combined in a unique venture.
Jul 31st, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
2014 Riverwest 24
It was a weekend of pedaling, paddling, poor sleep, and participating in Riverwest. Our photos capture the craziness.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Cyclists, city officials gearing up for seventh annual Riverwest 24
Riverwest 24 Starts tonight -- News release from Alds. Kovac and Coggs
Jul 25th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
Riverwest 24 Preview
Milwaukee's best bicycle race, as our photos prove, kicks off at 7 p.m.
Jul 25th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
What to Say When People Complain About Bicyclists
Studies consistently show drivers are at least twice as likely to break the rules of the road as bicyclists.
Jul 25th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
The Swings are Back — and Better than Before
Guerrilla urbanism triumphs, as “magical” swings re-installed under Holton Avenue Bridge.
Jul 23rd, 2014 by Dave Reid
The Sheer Ambition of Marina Dimitrijevic
She’s running for assembly but wanted to continue as county supervisor and collect two full-time salaries.
Jul 22nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Senator Nikiya Harris Dodd Says Brostoff is Right Candidate for District 19
As race nears final stretch, Harris Dodd expresses support for Brostoff’s work ethic and progressive values
Jul 21st, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Adams thanks new Mental Health Care Board
The newly appointed Milwaukee Mental Health Board met for the first time yesterday.
Jul 18th, 2014 by Dan Adams
Expanded Bike Trails Coming
Bay View will be connected to Downtown and Oak Leaf trail will extend from Estabrook Park all the way to Ozaukee Interurban Trail!
Jul 18th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
State Assembly District 19 Candidate Forum
Downtown Neighbors Association to host State Assembly District 19 Forum.
Jul 17th, 2014 by Downtown Neighbors Association
Wisconsin Progress Endorses Marina Dimitrijevic for State Assembly
Progressives Choose Marina
Jul 7th, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Momentum Builds for Brostoff as Campaign Demonstrates Strong Fundraising Performance
End of finance reporting period shows wide community support for Brostoff
Jul 1st, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
“Season One: Performance Showcase @ The ARTery” features day of live acts
News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs
Jun 27th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Milwaukee Building & Construction Trades Council Endorses Dimitrijevic for State Assembly
More Endorsements for Marina
Jun 23rd, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
The Virtue Gondoliere Can Haul Lots of Cargo
Dogs, kids, groceries, they can all be transported in this handy cargo bike.
Jun 13th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Bargain Deals to Save the Environment
City works with Norseman Plastics to create low-cost rain barrels and compost bins.
Jun 13th, 2014 by Patrick Leary
Clean Wisconsin Action Endorses Marina Dimitrijevic for the State Assembly
Marina is a Proven Champion for Protecting Our Environment
Jun 12th, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Dimitrijevic for Assembly: Gains Endorsement of Public Educators in Wisconsin
MTEA and WEAC Agree that Marina is the Best Choice
Jun 2nd, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
Zoning Committee Approves Adventure Rock Complex
Apartment complex and climbing gym would bring an “urban theater” to North Avenue.
May 29th, 2014 by Mac Writt
Why Millennials Love Cities
There are many reasons, but a key one may be their crushing student debt loads.
May 28th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Residents Debate Beerline Trail Extension
Riverwest Artery trail would follow RR right of way into Harambee neighborhood.
May 16th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Creational Trails Announces Programming Series
Installations and programming along West Wisconsin Ave. & Beerline Trail to enact creative placemaking
May 7th, 2014 by Greater Milwaukee Committee
Brostoff declared winner of first debate for Assembly District 19
Jonathan Brostoff last week won the straw poll at the first debate between candidates for Assembly District 19.
May 6th, 2014 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Who’s On Third, the New Downtown Bar
It's a (mostly) classic American pub with plenty of TVs for Brewers games.
Apr 30th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Milwaukee Recreation Holds Bike Collection Drive
Bikes, parts, and tools needed for community bike program
Apr 22nd, 2014 by Milwaukee Recreation
Support Grows for Marina Dimitrijevic
More Labor and Community Groups Endorse Marina
Apr 22nd, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
The City’s New “Social Network for Neighbors”
National social networking platform Nextdoor.com hopes to connect every neighborhood in town.
Apr 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
A Night At the MANDIs
The once-tiny awards show is now a prestige event that packed the Pfister ballroom while another crowd watched the show streamed.
Apr 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Light From a Window: New paintings by Todd Mrozinski at Inspiration Studios
In this exhibition, Mrozinski presents us with an intimate view into his living room, where he traces the shadows of houseplants and loved ones directly onto canvas from the light of one window.
Apr 8th, 2014 by Inspiration Studios
We Hate This Boston Store Subsidy!
Common Council members all complain about the TIF for Boston Store, then pass it 11-3.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDI) Are Fast Approaching!
For 15 years, the MANDIs have recognized the “unsung heroes” working hard to revitalize our central city neighborhoods.
Mar 27th, 2014 by Local Initiatives Support Corporation Milwaukee
I See the Future of Riverwest
Organizer and MANDI finalist Jan Christensen helped residents create a newspaper, food co-op, river trail and bakery.
Mar 24th, 2014 by Karen Slattery
The Resistible Rise of Public Art
More and more of it is scattered about the city. But how much of it does anyone actually like?
Mar 21st, 2014 by Tom Bamberger
Riverwest Apartments Going Up
Three of the four buildings in the RowHouse 31 project on Humboldt Ave are nearly finished.
Mar 14th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Outpost Natural Foods
How a tiny co-op on Kane Place grew into an organic colossus.
Mar 13th, 2014 by Joe Kelly
Riled Up and Wasted On Light
Buddy Wakefield’s 2014-15 World Tour (Skipping Chechnya) to slam Milwaukee March 22, 2014
Mar 11th, 2014 by Press Release
WMSE 91.7FM Announces Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser Results
The station raised over $60,000 from the event.
Mar 4th, 2014 by WMSE 91.7FM
$10,000 Awarded to Community Artists for Performance Ideas in the ARTery, New Park in Harambee
Community members dreamed up 116 ideas in response, and after an open jury hosted at All People’s Church, beintween awarded a total of $10,000 to the top 20 winners.
Feb 27th, 2014 by Press ReleaseMilwaukee Hopes to Build on Record Year for Solar Installations
Solar Group Purchase Program Expands to Solar Bay View
Feb 18th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee Office of Environmental Sustainability
Betting on the Common Council
Haven't got your fix with the Super Bowl? Gamble with friends on who will be the next council president.
Feb 2nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
WMSE 91.7FM Hosts 12th Annual Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser
Fundraiser Expands to Two Levels, Adds Milwaukee Fire Department Partnership, Chili Pepper Races, and Growing Children’s Area
Jan 7th, 2014 by WMSE 91.7FM
Bobbi Timberlake
“Becoming a therapy dog handler has been an exciting adventure for me.”
Jan 2nd, 2014 by Volunteer Center of Greater Milwaukee
Woodland Pattern Book Center’s 20th Annual Poetry Marathon & Benefit
$5-$8 to attend as audience raise at least $35 in pledges and perform for 5 minutes underwrite an hour of the Marathon for as little as $350.
Dec 12th, 2013 by Woodland Pattern Book Center
Jonathan Brostoff announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly
New Leadership for a New Milwaukee
Dec 11th, 2013 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Amtrak to Chicago Will Go Wireless
Finally, the line will get Wi-Fi (we hope), but Milwaukee's Amtrak station still lacks it.
Nov 29th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Community Empowerment Tour
What steps can the Harambee neighborhood take to change and improve it?
Nov 27th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
More Improvements on Milwaukee River
Environmental group upgrades river banks and creates orientation center near Humboldt Avenue.
Nov 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Settlement Houses of Milwaukee
Eight neighborhood centers in the city are based on the approach of Jane Addams' famed Hull House.
Nov 13th, 2013 by Shakara Robinson
The Road to Creativity
Despite carping from critics, the Creational Trails project seeks to artistically enliven 10 blocks of Wisconsin Avenue.
Oct 31st, 2013 by Brian Jacobson
Mary Nohl vs. NIMBY
Proposal to open artist Mary Nohl's home to the public leaves Fox Point residents crying "not in my back yard!"
Oct 23rd, 2013 by Michael Horne
Nicholas Frank
An artist, gallery director and teacher, Frank has been a huge asset for Milwaukee’s cultural community.
Oct 9th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Megan Daniels
"At the heart of most great cities is a unique historic core imbued with the ideals of its community."
Sep 23rd, 2013 by Newaukee
Public Meeting in Riverwest Next Week
A joint public meeting with Alderman Nik Kovac and Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs will be held at 6 p.m. on Monday, September 23, 2013.
Sep 17th, 2013 by Milwaukee Common Council
Timothy Westbrook
"People in larger cities are in a rush to be miserable and people here are moving slow to be happy."
Sep 16th, 2013 by Newaukee
The Greening of Shorewood
The suburb’s embrace of green roofs, rain barrels and rain gardens is a model for others, including Milwaukee.
Aug 21st, 2013 by Joe Kelly
Grand Opening of Marsupial Bridge Connector
Hurrah! Newly-opened Trestle Stair connects Marsupial Bridge to Commerce Street and better knits neighborhoods.
Aug 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
24 Hours of Fun
277 teams competing, with odd bikes, "Godfather" scenes and of course, tattoos. Our photos capture the Riverwest 24 bicycle race.
Jul 30th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Nik Kovac’s Very Modest Rental Flat
It's a small flat in a modest little cottage, but, hey, the landscaping is nice.
Jul 26th, 2013 by Michael Horne
The Space is the Place
How the owners of Comet, Hi Hat and Bel Air Cantina have changed the city.
Jul 26th, 2013 by Tom Bamberger
The Great Race
The history and fun facts behind the Riverwest 24 bike race.
Jul 25th, 2013 by Tracey Pollock
DEAR MKE Features Riverwest 24 Cyclist
For a change from the lakefront festivals, head west this weekend – to Riverwest – to the annual Riverwest 24 bike race featured in a Dear MKE short film last year.
Jul 24th, 2013 by VISIT Milwaukee
Optimist Theater stages a transformative “As You Like It”
Kadish Park may be where this year's Shakespeare in the Park show begins, but you leave this exquisite production from a veritable Forest of Arden.
Jul 13th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
31 New Riverwest Townhomes
Construction has begun on Humboldt Blvd. units slated for completion by late fall.
Jul 12th, 2013 by Dave Reid
North Avenue Complex West of River Gets New Design
The design includes plenty of parking, an outdoor patio and maybe a bocce ball court!
Jul 11th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Skyline Music Opens
A good crowd, good band, and great views of the city at the opening event of the series.
Jul 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Skyline Music series starts today
New amphitheater debuts this evening as FREE summer concert series kicks off
Jul 9th, 2013 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Gays Ponder Supreme Court Decision
Extension of federal benefits will help them, but this state's ban on same sex marriages leaves barriers.
Jul 5th, 2013 by Maggie Quick
Mary L. Nohl Fund supports Latino history mural
Grant part of $134,000 to visual arts programs during second quarter
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Greater Milwaukee Foundation
Foundation Tiki Bar’s Tropical Oasis
Trips to the South Seas have helped create its unique style.
Jun 23rd, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
Steve Fendt
He’s a neighborhood activist leading the Southside Organizing Committee, but that doesn’t mean he’s a liberal.
Jun 16th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Mary Overman
At age 27, she’s building a national profile as artist while doing dog therapy on the side.
Jun 3rd, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Art*Bar Is a Painter’s Paradise
Owner Donald Krause has created a unique blend of tavern and art gallery.
May 27th, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
$350,000 Grant Funds Art Corridors
GMC lands grant from ArtPlace America to create artistic corridors in Riverwest and Harambee and on West Wisconsin Ave.
May 20th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
The New Burlesque Dancers
Milwaukee embraces a trend that’s more about women’s self-realization than show biz.
May 16th, 2013 by Krista Culbertson
James Bruss
An English teacher, he coaches the poetry slam team from High School of the Arts, which just won the national championship.
May 12th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
