Silver City is located just north of the Layton Boulevard West neighborhood.
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Mexican Restaurant Opens in Silver City
La Chinampa launches second brick-and-mortar ahead of National Ave. rebuild.
Mar 23rd, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
Phobruary Returns To Silver City With High Stakes
VIA CDC hosting 13th Phobruary, while major construction project looms.
Jan 24th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
New Restaurant For Silver City
La Chinampa will expand its footprint—and menu—in the former Shalom space.
Dec 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Tavern For Silver City
Cultura Ave, with Mexican-inspired food and drinks, planned for National Avenue.
Nov 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Restaurant Closes Rather Than Deal With National Avenue Construction
Upcoming project is expected to last for multiple years.
Oct 9th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Is City Prepared For National Avenue Disruption?
Multi-year reconstruction project could hurt businesses. What's the strategy?
Sep 17th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Two Different Parties on National Avenue This Weekend
Steny's turns 40 and Silver City Fest celebrates westside neighborhood.
Sep 4th, 2025 by Michael Holloway
Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative Will Close
But VIA Community Development Corp will take over much of its work.
Aug 27th, 2025 by Meredith Melland
City Subsidy Would Boost Conversion of Former MPS School To Apartments
Developers hope to create 48 units of housing on three-acre property.
Jun 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Los Villa Closed, New Restaurant Planned
Madison-based food truck Taqueria El Arriero is set to open in Silver City.
May 15th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs
And one type of property owner is overwhelmingly responsible.
Apr 21st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Leader For One of Milwaukee’s Leading Foundations
Lianna Bishop will replace Gina Stilp at Zilber Family Foundation.
Jan 16th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in September
Seafood restaurant, throwback bar, shawarma spot and more opened last month.
Oct 2nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Film Blasted For Funding Changes
Prominent filmmakers cite past support and criticize reduced funding for local artists.
Sep 9th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
Plenty of Festivals in Milwaukee This Weekend
Plus: A massive bounce house comes to Summerfest grounds, and a flea market comes to Riverwest.
Sep 5th, 2024 by Michael Holloway
Silver City Fest Returns in September
The southside festival will hold its 13th installment next month, showcasing area restaurants, local talent and more.
Aug 30th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Planned Mexican Restaurant for Silver City Will Serve ‘Largest Flautas’
Flautas y Chilaquiles Los Villa, a food trailer, plans brick-and-mortar location.
Jun 19th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City
City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.
May 29th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Brother’s Backyard Barbeque is Closed
Southside restaurant announced closure Tuesday, after nearly 18 months in business.
Apr 17th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Hmong Buffet Coming to National Avenue
Takeout-focused restaurant ChueYee's will offer up to 30 dishes each day.
Mar 5th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Phobruary Returns To Silver City
A month-long celebration of pho by Vientiane Noodle Shop, Thai Bar-B-Que and Bamboo Restaurant.
Jan 30th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
10 Most Popular MCTS Routes in 2023
Top route had 7,300 rides per day. Future BRT corridors rank among most popular.
Jan 3rd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Downtown Building Sells For Nearly Twice Its Assessed Value
Plus: Trostel Square changes hands and VIA CDC is on the move.
Nov 12th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
VIA CDC’s Affordable Houses Are Test of New Building Technique
Structure of homes, sold at affordable prices, will be pre-assembled in factory near Teutonia and Hampton.
Sep 21st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Silver City InterNational Festival Returns
12th annual event to celebrate diversity and culture in Silver City.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Pupuseria Los Angeles Joining North Avenue Market
Salvadoran restaurant's first brick-and-mortar operation opening at food hall.
Apr 24th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Go Grocer Opens in Third Ward
Plus: Farewell to Flannery's, The Spice House, E&F Pizzeria and Gülden Room Cafe.
Jan 29th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Phobruary Highlights Near South Side Restaurants
Annual event showcases local restaurants, celebrates Vietnamese culture.
Jan 26th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
New Barbeque Restaurant Planned for South Side
What started as a backyard catering business will soon be the newest BBQ joint on the south side.
Aug 9th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
JoAnna Bautch Hired to Lead VIA CDC
Bautch replaces Brianna Sas-Pérez at helm of near-southside nonprofit.
Mar 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Board District 12 Election Preview
Four candidates, with no incumbent, running for south-side county supervisor seat. Here are their views.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Winterfest Returns to Washington Park
Plus: two gallery events, a prohibition-themed party, family day at the zoo, a fat tire bike race and more
Feb 3rd, 2022 by Michael Holloway
‘Phobruary’ Returns to Silver City
The annual event celebrating local restaurants and hot Vietnamese noodle soup returns in person.
Feb 2nd, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Sas-Pérez Stepping Down, VIA CDC Hiring New Executive Director
New leader sought for one of Milwaukee's leading community development corporations.
Dec 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Sas-Pérez Appointed to WHEDA Board
VIA CDC director Brianna Sas-Pérez joins powerful affordable housing board.
Nov 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Brewery District Hosts Equinox Music Festival
Plus, a paranormal conference, Third Space Brewing Fifth Anniversary, Doors Open Milwaukee, the return of Skylight Theatre and more.
Sep 23rd, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Tour of South-Side Neighborhood Art
Created on walls, garage doors, vehicles and front yards around the near South Side.
Jun 30th, 2021 by Adam Carr
VIA Continues Mission of Affordable Housing, Economic Development
Formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, organization rebranded as 'VIA' to better connect with Spanish-speaking community.
Feb 4th, 2021 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Three Bridges Park Is a Living Museum
It’s a Wisconsin prairie reborn in the city’s center. And a wonderful walk.
Jan 28th, 2021 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Why I Work for Undocumented Youths
I grew up living in fear, like so many today. We need immigration reform.
Oct 17th, 2020 by Alejandra Gonzalez
Neighborhood Festivals Become Porch Parades
Bay View and Silver City will play host to socially-distant parades this weekend.
Sep 9th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Neighborhood Groups Working Hard On Census
For every person not counted, the state could lose $1,600 federal funding a year.
Jun 11th, 2020 by Ana Martinez-Ortiz
Resources for Homeowners During the Pandemic
These resources can help you with critical repairs to your home.
May 7th, 2020 by Bridget Fogarty
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Draws Praise for Work Addressing COVID-19
Organization provided tests for over two-thirds of cases on south side. Officials say it is slowing spread.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Cluster Growing on City’s South Side
Hispanic community being hard hit by fast growing cluster.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
19 Streets Named After the Irish
Many of these Milwaukee streets were named after men who emigrated from Ireland.
Mar 17th, 2020 by Carl Baehr
Orenda Café Is a New Favorite
Not perfect, but south-side cafe offers big portions and creative, Mexican-inspired dishes.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
New Salvadoran Restaurant Will Open
Pupuseria Los Angeles will open in January on 35th and National, in Silver City area.
Nov 12th, 2019 by Eduardo Garcia
Campaign Will Fund South Side Futsal Courts
No neighborhood has more kids. LBWN raising final $25,000 to complete soccer project.
Aug 29th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Effort Improves City’s Recreation Areas
MPS has invested $12 million in rebuilding, renovating outdoor athletic and play facilities.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission
Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.
Jun 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Milwaukee Anthology
Editor Justin Kern joins the show to discuss what went into making a book that attempts to cover the entire city
May 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Mexican, Pizza Places in Bay View
Plus: new cafe with children's menu in Bay View. New Mexican place in Silver City.
Apr 25th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
It’s All Fresh at Vientiane
No-frills restaurant on National Ave. offers tasty Thai, Laotian, and Vietnamese fare.
Apr 3rd, 2019 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Barrett Vetoes Food Truck Ban
"We should support the opportunities and great flavors they bring to Milwaukee."
Mar 13th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Cafe Opening in Silver City
Plus: Kitt's to reopen, Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea comes to Yankee Hill, but no more food trucks for W. National Ave.
Feb 28th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
Washington Heights’ Creative Hub
Private studio space for creatives on city's west side proves immediately popular.
Feb 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Burger Emporium Opens Downtown
Plus: another Third Ward Camp Bar. Phobruary returns. Kitt's Custard closing?
Feb 21st, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
The Return of Phobruary
Silver City Thai and Laotian restaurants offer $5 bowls of Pho all month.
Feb 18th, 2019 by Elyse McFeggan
11 Upgrades to Layton Boulevard West
Catalytic projects for homes, parks, retail corridors are changing neighborhood.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Zilber Initiative Helps Near South Side
Home ownership, retail corridors revived in Silver City, two other neighborhoods.
Dec 18th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Milwaukee Tour for Milwaukeeans
Tour guide Adam Carr took us on a wonderful sample of the city's lesser-known delights.
Nov 6th, 2018 by Jack Fennimore
Working to Make City More Green
Glenna Holstein, who runs Urban Ecology Center in Menominee Valley, is a true nature lover.
Oct 11th, 2018 by Carly Wolf
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
Silver City Festival Celebrates Diversity
South side neighborhood showcases Latino and Asian food, dance, art.
Sep 13th, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
Silver City Gets New Public Art
$40,000 spent on art works reflecting history and values of south-side neighborhood.
Jul 3rd, 2018 by Abby Ng
2018 Mayor’s Design Award Recipients
Twenty projects honored, ranging from new skyscraper to two new parks.
May 29th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Revitalizing Silver City
New restaurant will anchor redeveloped building on W. National Ave.
Feb 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Program Seeks to Beautify the City
Community Improvement Project has given $1.1 million to 300 projects.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Andrea Waxman
Serving More Than 60,000 Youth
In 20 years, the Artists Working in Education program has had huge impact.
Feb 6th, 2018 by Rachel Kubik
South Side Group Builds Community Pride
Block projects by Layton Boulevard non-profit improves neighborhood
Feb 2nd, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker
Silver City Celebrates Phobruary
Pho for $5 a bowl at Thai Bar-B-Que, Vientiane Noodle Shop and Bamboo Restaurant.
Feb 1st, 2018 by Margaret Cannon
New Taqueria on Brady Street
Plus: Siver City Pho-fest. And an ax-throwing bar?
Jan 31st, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
Is City Dragging Feet on Lead Filters?
Critics say yes; health department says it's done all it can without more funding.
Jan 3rd, 2018 by Jabril Faraj and Elliot Hughes
Top 10 Dining Stories of 2017
What did readers most care about? The results may surprise you.
Dec 28th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Top 10 Bar Exams of 2017
Most popular stories: old bars. Corner bars. And some surprises.
Dec 28th, 2017 by Michael Horne
The Decline of South Side Taverns
About 40% of near South Side taverns in two zip codes have closed since 2012.
Dec 12th, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
New Vegetarian, Mexican Restaurants
Plus: Silver City's first coffee shop, Stella Van Buren adds brunch.
Oct 25th, 2017 by Jennifer Rick
Silver City Festival Draws Big Crowds
6th annual event for south side neighborhood becoming popular tradition.
Sep 13th, 2017 by Lydia Slattery
2017 NEWaukee Night Market
A little rain couldn't shut down the first of four night markets.
Jun 15th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Turnkey Home Available for Sale
Layton Boulevard West program has spent more than $3.5 million to purchase, renovate homes.
Jun 8th, 2017 by Keith Schubert
A New Zealand Food Truck?
Finally, some Vegemite on toast. Plus: two new East Side restaurants.
May 19th, 2017 by Alexandra Mucks
Will Cheaper Price Save Domes?
$18.6 million estimate for repairs and “National Treasure” designation by group.
Mar 31st, 2017 by Edgar Mendez
New Thai Place in Riverwest
Plus: Downtown gets new cafe and new tavern with beer garden.
Mar 22nd, 2017 by Matt Mussa
Silver City Has Growing Asian Community
Three Asian restaurants and grocery store all near 35th and National.
Mar 9th, 2017 by Camille Paul
How to Rehab the Near South Side
Since 2012, non-profit program gave $239,000 in grants to 232 homeowners.
Mar 4th, 2017 by Alexandria Bursiek
New Food Truck For Bay View
Fox Fire Food Truck serves up international street food. Plus: Silver City International Food and Art Walk is this weekend.
Sep 20th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
Program Combats Foreclosures
Layton Boulevard West Neighbors has invested $3.5 million to renovate foreclosed properties in the area, but housing challenges remain.
Sep 15th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Raina Johnson
"I love my neighborhood for the diversity and access to different parts of the city. "
Aug 23rd, 2016 by Newaukee
How Juli Kaufmann Is Fixing Milwaukee
Her Fix Development takes on high-risk developments in transitional neighborhoods.
Jul 15th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Two New Playgrounds Opening
Park-like play areas for kids among 12 funded by $1.9 million raised by Ald. Murphy.
May 24th, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
Point-Counterpoint for Three Council Races
The views (or non-views) of aldermen Bauman, Donovan and Perez — and their opponents.
Mar 31st, 2016 by Edgar Mendez
How Elizabeth St. Became National Ave.
Its name was changed in 1870s but many still used the old name for decades.
Jan 29th, 2016 by Carl Baehr
Program Will Improve Riverwest Park Snails Crossing
It's one of 12 parks and playgrounds being upgraded by private-public MKE Plays Initiative.
Dec 6th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Cadence Coffee & Cycle
Seeking $15,000 for a combined coffee house and bike service/repair shop. What'll they think of next?
Nov 12th, 2015 by Laura Thompson
Oakland Avenue Pizza War?
New Sal's pizzeria will compete with Lisa's and Carini's Conca D'Or.
Oct 14th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Wisconsin Falling Behind on Renewable Energy
These businesses spend much of their time battling political opposition in Wisconsin, an expert notes.
Oct 11th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Pop-Up Museum Celebrates Local Culture
A museum pops up at the Silver City International Food & Art Walk
Sep 16th, 2015 by Karen Slattery
New School Opens in Silver City Neighborhood
Escuela Verde, charter school authorized by UWM, has new campus on 36th and Pierce.
Sep 1st, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Bucks Arena Triggering More Downtown Deals?
Downtown is a "on a roll," a developer says, and momentum is building for more real estate moves.
Jul 15th, 2015 by Dave ReidNeighborhood Buildings
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1217 S. 35th St.
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3101-3103 W. National Ave.
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3107-3109 W. National Ave.
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3309 W. National Ave.
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3412-3414 W. National Ave.
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3415-3417 W. National Ave.
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3427 W. National Ave.
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3514 W. National Ave.
Home of Orenda Café since 2019. Winner of 2020 Mayor’s Design Award
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3519 W. National Ave.
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3528-3530 W. National Ave.
Tenant history (incomplete) Romo’s Silver City Sports Bar (2013-2014)
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3630 W. National Ave.
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3700 W. Pierce St.
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3800-3806 W. National Ave.
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3830 W. National Ave.
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Pedal Milwaukee Building
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Silver City Townhomes
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Urban Ecology Center – Menomonee Valley Branch
