Riverwest

Trees, Transit Thwart Riverwest Bike Lanes Plan

Humboldt Boulevard won't get protected bike lane because it would kill too many trees.

Cafe Planned Along Beerline Trail

Plus: State approves Interstate 43 changes to accommodate trail expansion.

MKE Listing: Spectacular Mequon Home

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Flowers, Music, Bikes and Beer

Not to mention a pre-1975 car show. Lots to do this week.

Must-See Riverwest Condo

Is close to everything Riverwest has to offer, and has hardwood floors and stainless appliances.

Gordon Place is Rich with Milwaukee History

The street gets its name from an early Milwaukee family, with ties to the founding of the parks system.

Charming Washington Heights Home

This bungalow has beautiful details throughout, a large back yard and a full-width porch.

Bublr Hosting E-Bike Preview May 19th

System adding 26 stations and more than 200 bikes this summer.

Riverworks Financial Clinic expands to help Milwaukee residents gain financial stability

Public private partnerships spur clinic’s growth to address long and short-term financial needs

Inviting Riverwest Home

Sits on a quiet dead-end street, has numerous recent updates and includes a lower level studio apartment.

Police investigating rash of broken car windows/vehicle damage cases

New Pizzeria in Third Ward

Plus: A new BBQ joint. The Original reopens. And the return of Lowlands Group patios.

10 City Affordable Housing Projects Win State Financing

Will create 713 units in eight different neighborhoods. But huge Bay View project loses out.

Sober Living Facility Will Replace Hostel

Big change for distinctive Riverwest building. Plus: A busy week of real estate news.

Kat and the Hurricane Performing Virtual Concert

Plus, a lesson in birding, watch a roast of a local celebrity and tune into a virtual visit from author Stephanie Dray.

88Nine’s Tarik Moody Joining City Plan Commission

Moody will put his background in architecture to good use in new role.

Meet the District 5 School Board Candidates

Alex Brower and Jilly Gokalgandhi compete to replace outgoing school board director Larry Miller.

New Mexican Restaurant Opening

Plus: new Central American-style brunch. And Tenuta's on Howard closing.

Milwaukee Chip Co. Is Purely Local

New business sells Wisconsin-grown potatoes, locally manufactured, with a unique taste.

Locust Street Festival, Riverwest Beer Run cancel events for 2021

Big Changes for Craft Beer Lovers

Camino moves to new location. Central Standard Distillery opening in July. Plus: new Mexican and Thai-Laotian fare.

New Townhomes for Riverwest

Kenosha developer constructing units on virgin soil.

Riverwest Embraces Thai and Lao Takeout

Sticky Rice opened on E. Locust Ave. in August. Thai and Laotian cuisine with vegan and vegetarian options.

Vintage Clothing Shop For Brady Street

Bandit MKE is opening at 1224. E. Brady St. and will feature a half-century of clothing and styles.

Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think

February fading, March coming, but what is there to do?

Honky Tonk Bar Planned for Brady Street

Nashville North will open in former Up and Under Pub.

Remembering Milwaukee’s Classic Restaurants

New book by Jennifer Billock recalls old German restaurants, Mafia-connected Italian places and much more.

A Primer on City School Board Races

Who is running in February primary and why the Milwaukee school board matters.

Cafe, Clinic Opening In Redeveloped King Drive Building

Bader Philanthropies backs creation of Sam's Place, new home for Shalem Healing.

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.

Campaign Underway To Improve, Extend Beerline Trail

Trail would be transformed into park with a goal of uniting neighborhoods.

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.

All About Lion’s Tooth Bookstore

The Bay View business has a DIY approach and unique selection of merchandise.

Milwaukee Developers Plan 959 Affordable Apartments

Plus: First tenants announced for North Avenue Market

Community Leaders Lament Jacob Blake Decision

Dismay over Kenosha County DA choosing not to charge officer who shot Blake.

Human Trafficking in Slinger, WI

The Constructivists theater presents new play, a psychological thriller by a local playwright.

Brady Street Area Has Many Delights

It’s a great urban walk, filled with Polish and Italian history and so much variety.

Inside the Newest Adventure Rock

Walker's Point climbing gym offers bouldering - a social, specialized form of rock climbing

Who Wants to Buy Klinger’s East?

Riverwest bar and five apartments, a 6,322-square-foot, two-building complex is for sale.

Riverwest Hostel Becoming Cooperative Housing Facility

Plus: Wisconsin Center District sells debt for expansion.

Riverwest Funeral Walk for City Musicians

Community uses music to mourn loss of Paul Setser, Sarah Kozar and Dave Bolyard.

Milwaukee County Surpasses Last Year’s Record Overdose Deaths

There has already been 435 overdose deaths this year.

Beerline Trail Equitable Implementation Plan Wins Prestigious Spark Award from the American Planners Association Wisconsin Chapter

Advocate Aurora Health awards $450,000 in grants to increase access to food and housing in Milwaukee

The Better Together Fund’s final recipients seek to expand food and housing security during COVID-19 pandemic

Did You Like the “Active Streets” Program?

Take a survey from the City of Milwaukee and help guide future efforts.

Riverwest Apartment Complex Planned

Affordable housing project with 91 apartments and food accelerator on E. North Ave.

Riverwest Workforce Housing and Food Accelerator

Ride the Riverwest Bike Boulevards

After three years, Riverwest's bike boulevards on Wright and Fratney streets are ready.

Short Lines At Polls So Far

Massive absentee voting lowers in-person turnout. But observers were on hand

What’s On the Mind of Voters

Reporters asked residents across the city. Here’s what they said.

New Burger Joint, New Vietnamese Cafe

Plus: Bacchus restaurant and Lost Whale bar reopening, Nessun Dorma closing for winter.

45 Projects To Improve Century City Area

Trails, parks and road diets designed to improve residents' health and safety.

A Tale of Two Urban Infills

Two vacant lots in Milwaukee are classic examples of "Urban Infill."

Drink Beer and Bike Through Haunted Riverwest

Plus, plenty of other ghost walks and haunted tours, and a chance to fundraise for Cactus Club.

New Murals Urge Milwaukeeans to Vote

One in Walker's Point, one in Riverwest, both with a civil rights theme.

New ‘Truck Stop’ Opens on Brady

Plus: Pasta Tree reopens, a new Gathering Place Brewing location, and Sanford offers Film Fest pairings.

Lake Effect Holding Virtual Halloween Event

Plus, a rooftop concert, fall foliage kayaking and another Oktoberfest event.

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

3 Concerts, 3 Nonprofits, 1 Day

Rock the Stream LIVE Extravaganza. Get to know the artists and organizations.

New Food Truck Serves Mussels, Burrata

Plus: That new Bay View taproom. And a Rice Krispies treat store in West Allis, of course.

Art and Artisan Fair Coming to Bayshore

Plus, there are opportunities to drink some Oktoberfest beer and go on a hike with the family.

Night Parking Rules a Tax on the Poor?

Or good public policy? Reinstating night parking is a $13 million question for city.

New Cuban Place, New Burger Joint

Plus: new Walker's Point Sushi food truck. And Up & Under Closing.

Hike to Support the Urban Ecology Center

Plus, a virtual Doors Open Milwaukee, and outdoor movie night and it's Walkers Point Appreciation Week.

Riverwest Public House Will Close

First co-op bar in the U.S., also known for live music, undone by pandemic.

Tune Into the Minority Health Film Festival

Also, check out a dinosaur drive-thru, buy a burger for mental health and register to vote.

City Advancing 26-Station Bublr Bikes Expansion

Federal grant funding new bike sharing stations. See where.

Kayak to Support Milwaukee Riverkeepers

Also, welcome home the D.C. marchers, try some Lao BBQ or take a Ghost Walk.

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.

How Is City Doing on Complete Streets?

New report analyzes ongoing program, establishes benchmarks for future progress.

Watch the Riverkeeper Boat Parade

Also, Jazz in the Park goes virtual and there are many upcoming brewery events.

Kohl’s Healthy Families Awards Nutrition Education Grants to Six Milwaukee Organizations

Pop-In to a Pop-Up This Week

Also, a virtual retail market and a concert livestream celebrating Black lives.

Local Brewery Production Dips due to Virus

Tavern closures kill kegs; demand soars for canned beer.

Riverworks Week is an Award Finalist

Event that brings businesses and residents together to unite the district is up for an award.

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.

Milwaukee Ends Compost Program

As recently as February the city was planning to greatly expand it.

Riverwest Slated To Get New BBQ Joint

One major downtown establish gets an opening date, while others call it quits due to pandemic.

A Riverwest Beerline Walk

The west side of the river offers a lovely journey filled with bird song.

Pandemic Brings Restaurant Closings, Openings

Fiddleheads and Fuddruckers, Bella, Betty's and Bounce, restaurants try to chart future in turbulent time.

Public Defender Announces Candidacy for Circuit Court Judge

Katie Kegel is running for judgeship held by 24-year incumbent.

State Fair Continuing As A Drive-Thru

Also, drive-in movies continue, and more farmer's markets than you can shake a stick at.

When Police Handed Out Courtesy Cards

And how the arrest of a Riverwest business owner ended the practice.

New Mural Honors Milwaukee Activists

Mural depicts Frank Nitty, Tommy Franecki, Vaun Mayes, Markasa Tucker and others.

Historic Church Will Become High Tech Office Space

Northern Ground buys Walker's Point building. Northridge owners appeal court decision.