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What Is An 1886 Firehouse Worth?
Colectivo owner Lincoln Fowler and his wife Lilith paid $450,000, will make it their home.
Aug 28th, 2019 by Michael Horne
The Couture Getting New Signage
Plus: Walker's Point brewery may become climbing gym, funding for Soldiers Home project.
Aug 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Prepare for the East Side’s 13th Annual Tomato Romp Festival
Only One Month Away!
Aug 7th, 2019 by East Side BID
Bridge Bike Lanes Get Concrete Barriers
Barriers that will damage cars added for bike lanes on North Ave. and Locust St. bridges.
Jul 31st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Elwood’s Is Downtown and Very Urbane
Old Rosie's on Water transformed, with clean-lined urbanity, a new deck and craft beers.
Jul 24th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Bucks Vetting Bids For New Hotels
Plus: Foxconn plans another building and Northridge battle cleared for court challenge
Jul 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Jazz with Joey Grihalva
New book is a visual history of Milwaukee's jazz scene.
Jul 19th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
South Wing of Humboldt Gardens Razed
City destroys wing of old Riverwest tavern on Humboldt where redevelopment planned.
Jul 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
A Grand Update on The Avenue
Plus: downtown streetscaping improvements and lots of historic preservation news.
Jul 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Schlitz Tavern Condo Plan Approved
Developers plan to rehab building on Humboldt and North, but still have a financing gap.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest’s Hidden Landmark
When the Riverwest Pumping Station opened in 1924, its massive pumps set a world record.
Jul 6th, 2019 by Carl Swanson
Riverwest Gallery Sees the Future
Gluon Gallery presents today’s emerging artists who could be tomorrow’s stars.
Jul 5th, 2019 by Brendan Murphy
The Return of La Cage
Plus: new-axe throwing bar, Mitchell St. pizzeria and Art Bar restaurant opening.
Jul 5th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
City Advancing Riverwest Bike Boulevards
Open house in Riverwest to discuss proposal planned for July 11th.
Jul 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Art Bar Creating New Riverwest Eatery
Old West Bank Cafe building getting major renovation, creating a new bar and restaurant.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Cream City Hostel Has Low Price Tag
Property's current assessment just $310,000, but new hostel should increase its value.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Michael Horne
BMO Tower Tops Out
Plus: Northridge in property tax foreclosure, Ambassador Hotel expansion stuck, second hostel faces opposition
Jun 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Von Trier Revisited
East Side bar under new ownership, but maintains classic appeal.
Jun 21st, 2019 by Michael Horne
Inside Cream City Hostel
A tour of the 52-bed Riverwest hostel that will open just in time for Summerfest.
Jun 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Join Us at Black Husky Beer Bash
Urban Milwaukee members can join us next week for a fun beer tour and tastings.
Jun 14th, 2019 by Gabrielle Barriere
City’s First Hostel Opens June 23rd
Cream City Hostel in Riverwest will open its doors to community before guests arrive.
Jun 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Saving a Schlitz Tavern
Building on Humboldt and North would become condo development, "The Kirchhoff"
Jun 12th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Wauwatosa Edition
Two representatives of Milwaukee's western neighbor join the show to discuss the future of the suburb.
Jun 8th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverworks, Groundwork Milwaukee and True Skool Hosts Art Days on the Beerline Trail
We are proud to welcome the Milwaukee community out to the first of four Art Days taking place on the Beerline Trail at Keefe Ave and Richards Street.
Jun 6th, 2019 by Riverworks Development Corporation
Mayor, Aldermen Celebrate Wisconsin Bike Week
Elected officials lead rides to Downtown to tout city's improving cycling infrastructure.
Jun 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Sally Sheperdson of Bublr Bikes
How will e-bikes impact bike-sharing? What's the deal with the expansion? Bublr exec discusses future of system.
May 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Centro Cafe Opens Adjoining Bar
Plus: Maurer's opens downtown and financial nightmare for Sweet Rings doughnut shop.
May 23rd, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
City, Bublr Plan Bike Share Expansion
Federal grant will add 26 stations, 250 bikes and service to more areas by end of 2020.
May 14th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Fund Milwaukee to Host Two Business Pitches in May
The Bindery and Hometown Bikes seek local investors
May 13th, 2019 by Fund Milwaukee
City a Leader in Complete Streets Policy
Milwaukee's Complete Streets policy ranks third nationally in report, but yet to be tested.
May 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
2019 Riverwest FemFest
This week-long, city-wide festival and fundraiser was founded in Milwaukee, WI in 2015.
May 1st, 2019 by Riverwest FemFest
Milwaukeeans Getting Worse at Driving
Crashes up 51% since 2009. Is cell phone use by drivers helping drive numbers?
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Washington County Parks Announce Partnership with Black Husky Brewery
New Traveling Beer Garden Debuts May 31st at Homestead Hollow County Park in Germantown
Apr 19th, 2019 by Washington County Planning and Parks Department
The Florentine Opera Company announces its 2019-2020 Season
The Florentine Opera launches its mainstage season on October 11 & 13, 2019 with Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro.
Apr 17th, 2019 by Florentine Opera Company
Kennita Catera Hickman
"I’m literally one person away from every decision maker in the city."
Apr 15th, 2019 by Newaukee
Jay Anderson and Stomata Return with “Crawfish and High Life”
Stomata will be performing an album release show with B~Free at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts at 7 pm on May 3.
Apr 10th, 2019 by Voodoo Honey Records
Milwaukee Kitchen Viewing Party
May 10th, 2019 6 – 8 pm Woodland Pattern 720 E Locust Street, Milwaukee WI 53212 in conjunction with Var West Gallery’s exhibition MKE Influencers
Apr 9th, 2019 by Press Release
Who is Bob Peterson?
New Milwaukee school board member is acclaimed educator who doesn’t always agree with teachers union.
Apr 8th, 2019 by Terry Falk
Colectivo Coffee partners with Next Door on community book drive in April
All 13 Colectivo locations in the Milwaukee area will collect donations of children's books for Next Door from April 1 to April 21, 2019
Apr 1st, 2019 by Next Door
The Riverwest Brew Fest, Featuring the 31st Annual Blessing of the Bock
Blessing of the Bock History, by Lakefront Brewery Co-Founder Jim Klisch
Mar 25th, 2019 by Press Release
Fred Kaems
"I love this city and have seen it grow so much in the past five-plus years, but we have far to go."
Mar 18th, 2019 by Newaukee
What’s Happening This Week At Black Husky
March 17th - 24th
Mar 14th, 2019 by Black Husky Brewing
WMSE Rockabilly Chili Fundraiser Was Hot
50 local restaurants at 17th annual event. And how about that chili pepper race?
Mar 12th, 2019 by Erol Reyal
What’s Happening This Week At Black Husky
March 10th - 16th (and beyond!)
Mar 10th, 2019 by Black Husky Brewing
Pita Palace Opens In Riverwest
Plus: Crossroads Collective adds raw bar. And state's first Punch Bowl Social opens.
Mar 7th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Burger Emporium Opens Downtown
Plus: another Third Ward Camp Bar. Phobruary returns. Kitt's Custard closing?
Feb 21st, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Non-Profit Targets City’s Digital Divide
Programs offer computer training and cheap computers for low-income youth.
Feb 21st, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Milwaukee journalist Willy Thorn has released his 14th book.
The book follows ‘Pearls of the Orient;’ a 2o17 release featuring stories from India, China, Myanmar, Vietnam, Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos & more.
Feb 19th, 2019 by Press Release
Digital Bridge of Milwaukee Unveils Plans for $32,500 Grant Received as Part of $1 Million Spectrum Digital Education Commitment
Organization launches ‘Bridge Milwaukee’ program with area non-profits to bring digital literacy curriculum to families in need
Feb 7th, 2019 by Digital Bridge of Milwaukee
Episode 011 – Bruce Murphy on We Energies, Foxconn
Why does We Energies advertise? And how can someone keep up on ever-changing Foxconn deal?
Feb 6th, 2019 by Urban Milwaukee
Episode 010 – Jeremy Fojut of NEWaukee and Bruce Murphy
What's Milwaukee’s social architecture firm up to? And how does a stadium naming rights deal signal a wealth gap?
Jan 31st, 2019 by Urban Milwaukee
$1 For Milwaukee Program Gives Back
The brewery will partner with different non-profit groups each Thursday and donate $1 for every pint of beer sold throughout the day.
Jan 28th, 2019 by Gathering Place Brewing Company
Episode 009 – Light the Hoan
Is it worth it? Campaign members join the show to make their case.
Jan 24th, 2019 by Urban Milwaukee
9th Annual Winter Carnival at the Lynden Sculpture Garden, January 26
This year the highly participatory, artist-driven carnival, curated by recent MIAD graduate Joe Acri, features a large sculpture/performance piece created by Winter Carnival artist-in-residence Jordan Rosenow.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Lynden Sculpture Garden
Gallery at Vanguard Exhibition and Annual Party
Vanguard Sculpture Services also has art galley and the exhibition opening combined with annual party.
Jan 18th, 2019 by Erol Reyal
The Tracks Has Always Been a Tavern
Since building erected in 1906. With same owner since 1970, With volleyball for decades.
Jan 15th, 2019 by Michael Horne
Daughter of Famed Muralist Continues Tradition
Rozalia Hernandez-Singh, daughter of Reynaldo Herandez, creating murals at COA Riverwest Center.
Jan 14th, 2019 by Edgar Mendez
Top 10 Homes Featured in 2018
Readers loved these stories the most.
Dec 27th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Top 10 Bar Exams of 2018
Most popular stories: neighborhood taverns, a gentleman’s club, a lesbian bar. And some surprises.
Dec 26th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Episode 005 – Developer Juli Kaufmann
Milwaukee's quadruple bottom line real estate developer joins the show.
Dec 25th, 2018 by Urban Milwaukee
Episode 004 – Developer Tim Gokhman
Real estate developer joins the show to talk food halls, mass timber and more.
Dec 19th, 2018 by Urban Milwaukee
Wyatt Tinder
"My favorite Milwaukee tradition is Pridefest Milwaukee!"
Dec 17th, 2018 by Newaukee
Episode 003
Architect Chris Socha joins the show to discuss the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall.
Dec 12th, 2018 by Urban Milwaukee
The Rise of Breadsmith
How the yeasty little business on Downer grew to include 34 stores in 16 states.
Dec 7th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
Episode 002
What's the deal with Komatsu? And Senator Chris Larson joins the show to talk about the lame duck legislative session.
Dec 6th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Paintings, Pots and Crazy Creatures
Green Gallery presents two very different artists who somehow work together.
Dec 5th, 2018 by Catherine Jozwik
Episode 001
Guests Bruce Murphy and Alderman Nik Kovac join Jeramey Jannene to talk city issues.
Nov 29th, 2018 by Urban Milwaukee
Two Riverwest Streets Had Ethnic Divisions
Fratney and Bremen streets reflected tension between Germans and Irish and Poles.
Nov 26th, 2018 by Carl Baehr
New Latin Restaurant on Burnham St.
Plus: a new cafe on Jackson St., new Fifth Ward bar, new Walker's Point brewery.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
City Advances State Theater Redevelopment
Plan would create all-ages venue in old movie theater on 26th and State.
Nov 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
November is Transgender Awareness Month
Milwaukee Pride supports and honors our transgender family
Nov 6th, 2018 by Milwaukee Pride, Inc.
Cream City Hostel Buys Building
Partners hope to open unique Riverwest hostel for travelers in May 2019.
Nov 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Emmylou Harris’ Classic “Making Believe”
It’s great country music, from a time when that was less of an exception.
Oct 29th, 2018 by John Sieger
New Apartments for Bay View in 2019
Developer Scott Genke plans to build 18-unit building on S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Oct 24th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Passes Complete Streets Policy
Streets for all, not just cars, is now the law of the land.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Film & Video
New documentary explores how a quirky video store keeps Riverwest weird.
Oct 17th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Nightmare on Center Street 4
All-access passes are $15 and come with a “special surprise perk.”
Oct 15th, 2018 by Voodoo Honey Records
Milwaukee Film Announce Guests at 10th Annual Festival
Oscar winner John Ridley and Emmy winning actress Felicity Huffman to appear on panel in partnership with Nō Studios; Netflix star DeWanda Wise, rapper Speech, and 100+ guests attending the festival
Oct 11th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy
Proposal on street design places pedestrians and cyclists on same level as motorists
Oct 3rd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
53212 Studio and Gallery Walk
October 6, 2018, 1-8 PM.
Sep 30th, 2018 by Riverwest Artists Association
Board Approves Lease with UW-Madison to Help More Kids Get to College
Daniel Webster Secondary school to expand, Franklin Pierce Elementary changes name to Riverwest Elementary
Sep 28th, 2018 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Two Beer Releases on Oct 6th; Food Truck Event Oct 3rd
Gathering Place Brewing Company will release The Limb Shaker and Priere on Saturday, October 6th at noon.
Sep 28th, 2018 by Gathering Place Brewing Company
Riverwest Hostel In Final Funding Push
Project must raise $100,000 more from investors to complete financing package.
Sep 25th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
How Joe Zilber Changed Lindsay Heights
Zilber Initiative's funding leveraged $111 million investment in near North Side neighborhood.
Sep 20th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Cream City Cinema Showcases Region’s Diverse Filmmaking Talent
HBO presents new Cream City Cinema Emerging Voices Award to accelerate a local filmmaker’s career
Sep 20th, 2018 by Milwaukee Film
Hamburger Mary’s Has 1877-Era Buildings
Many old Milwaukee touches in campy, gay-themed restaurant, bar and arcade.
Sep 19th, 2018 by Michael Horne
The Marcus Center Hosts ROCKTOBERFEST During Doors Open Milwaukee!
Saturday, September 22
Sep 19th, 2018 by Marcus Performing Arts Center
Fuel Cafe Is a 5th St. Hangout
Good coffee, of course, but hip, spacious place also has mostly tasty chow.
Sep 17th, 2018 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
New Restaurant, New Market for Downtown
Global Fusion restaurant and Maurer supermarket-deli opening.
Sep 11th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Developer Planning Apartments for Bay View American Legion
Small proposal gets large reaction from Bay View residents and Ald. Tony Zielinski.
Sep 10th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Angie Daugherty
"I love that Milwaukee has a small town feel to it while still being a city."
Sep 10th, 2018 by Newaukee
The Florentine Opera Reflects on the Challenges and Triumphs of its 84th Season at the 2018 Annual Meeting
And Presents Donald & Donna Baumgartner with Igniter Award
Sep 6th, 2018 by Florentine Opera Company
Prepare for the East Side’s 12th Annual Tomato Romp Festival
Tomatoes to Fly on Milwaukee’s Unique East Side This Weekend
Sep 4th, 2018 by East Side BID
Bring On the Dockless Bicycles!
City officials announce they will accept proposals for dockless bikeshare.
Aug 24th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Meeting Addresses Swing Park Homicides
Mayor, police, city officials, residents have a solution-oriented meeting short on anger.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Michael Horne
Riverwest’s Club 99 Has 116-Year History
Old Miller tied house has had many different owners, now on Riverwest 24 course.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Michael Horne
Top Note 2018 Annual Radler Ride teams up with local bars and breweries to benefit DreamBikes Milwaukee on August 25, 2018
New Flavors Means More Mixing
Aug 14th, 2018 by Top Note
