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Public Favors Stadium Freeway Removal
WisDOT finds great public support for replacing much of stadium freeway with a boulevard.
Jan 22nd, 2026 by Graham Kilmer
Why the Pathfinders Union Struggle Matters
Workers at many nonprofits are under-paid and overworked, with high turnover.
Aug 20th, 2025 by Bruce Murphy
A Final Public Meeting On Converting Stadium Freeway to Boulevard
Wednesday meeting will include 3 alternatives for rebuilding freeway.
Apr 1st, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
The Story of Tricklebee Cafe
Eight years ago the pay-what-you-can restaurant on 44th and North opened. Against all odds it's a success.
Mar 17th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Fast Food and Convenience Store Approved For North Avenue
Power Hour Depot to sell quick meals and groceries in Washington Park neighborhood.
Sep 18th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Festivals On Land and Water Will Takeover Milwaukee
Hoancoming, Irish Fest and much more.
Aug 15th, 2024 by Michael Holloway
Growing MKE Plan Suffers Sudden Growing Pains
Much criticism, fears of gentrification at hearing from central city residents.
Jul 30th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Jackson’s Soul Food Plans Second Location
First opened in February 2023, the soul food restaurant plans second location on Fond du Lac Ave.
May 30th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
See The Design Concepts To Replace Stadium Freeway
More than 10 alternatives released for the northside freeway spur.
May 1st, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Meeting On Freeway-To-Boulevard Project
Community input sought on proposal to convert Stadium Freeway to boulevard.
Apr 26th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Crowley Signs First in State Housing Proposal
$1 million to provide emergency shelter for people in crisis and affordable-rate apartments.
Feb 26th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Construction Starts On Long-Awaited King Drive Building
Five Points Lofts, first proposed in 2020, is finally becoming reality.
Feb 9th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Board Funds Crisis Housing in Uptown Neighborhood, Demurs On Southside Dog Park
Plus: A controversial penguin project is funded, funding for southside dog park is paused and 'high-impact' parks projects are funded.
Feb 2nd, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Unique Housing Project Planned for Uptown Neighborhood
Project near 50th and North first in state to include both affordable rentals and crisis beds.
Jan 15th, 2024 by Graham Kilmer
Indeed Brewing Names New Key Executive As CEO Step Backs
Plus: ZimKnives opens storefront and Ben & Jerry's plans Third Ward scoop shop.
Nov 12th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Toy Dimension Store Owner Fights To Keep Business Alive
Collectibles store owner suffered back-to-back strokes.
Nov 3rd, 2023 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Dollar General Will Replace CVS At Center And Lisbon
Discount retailer filling vacant store at busy intersection.
Sep 22nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Is a Melting Pot
Its historic mix of cultures and ethnicities continues to this day and, and creates a unique walk.
Aug 25th, 2023 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Red Snapper Reopens With New Menu, Management
The counter-service seafood restaurant hosted a grand reopening in early June.
Jun 9th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
On the Bayou Relocates, Pivots to Catering
Business now operates from northside commercial kitchen.
Apr 10th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
West Side Freeway-to-Boulevard Study Advances
City has first-of-its-kind formal role in study of 1.5-mile Highway 175.
Mar 27th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Loses Out on Stadium Freeway Grant
City-county-state effort sought $2 million grant to study converting it to a boulevard.
Mar 1st, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Jackson’s Soul Food Opens in Uptown
Jerk chicken, ribs, smothered pork chops and catfish are among soul food options at new restaurant.
Feb 27th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
New Restaurant for Uptown Neighborhood
Jackson's Soul Food Redefined would open on 45th and Center.
Nov 14th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
New Restaurant Would Bring Home Cooking to Uptown Neighborhood
Jazz'z Kitchen is expected to open Nov. 15 near the corner of W. Center St. and 51st St.
Oct 17th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Dawg City Joining North Avenue Market
Chicago-style hot dogs will soon be available at the westside food hall.
Oct 6th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
North Avenue Market Opens Wednesday
New food hall brings food, drink, gathering space to former bank building on 59th and North.
Sep 6th, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Scratch Ice Cream Opens Brookfield Location
Plus: Maria's Pizza and The Loaded Slate close, a new smoothie place opens on Layton Avenue.
Jun 27th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Ruby J’s Planned for Uptown
New family restaurant would serve all-American breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Jun 23rd, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Should Milwaukee Remove A Second Freeway?
1.5-mile-long Wisconsin Highway 175, formerly US 41, could become a boulevard.
May 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Bublr Rolling Out Hundreds of E-Bikes, 26 New Stations
New e-bikes are "awesome" and "extremely fun" says Mayor Johnson.
Apr 28th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ranell Washington Will Lead WHEDA Board
Washington, an experienced banker, replaces Ivan Gamboa.
Sep 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Mekong Cafe Hurt By Power Outage
Outpouring of community support helps small family business serving southeast Asian food.
Aug 21st, 2021 by PrincessSafiya Byers
Video Gaming Oasis Expanding
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news includes lots of projects.
May 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Curfew Tickets During Protests Look Biased
Black residents hit by 64% of curfew violations during Milwaukee’s Spring 2020 protests.
Apr 25th, 2021 by Clara Neupert and Jim Malewitz
Pay What You Can For Fresh Produce
At Greater Good(s) MKE, 5205 W. North Ave., some pay less, some more than listed price.
Mar 10th, 2021 by Matt Martinez
Milwaukee Developers Plan 959 Affordable Apartments
Plus: First tenants announced for North Avenue Market
Jan 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
2020 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
23rd annual awards program goes virtual, but still finds 31 winners across the city.
Jan 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Aggressive Police Escalate Violence at Protests?
Research shows this, experts say. Former Madison police chief calls on cops to ditch riot gear and tear gas.
Dec 10th, 2020 by Clara Neupert
Bucks Player Canvases for Early Voting
Point guard George Hill joins Common Ground volunteers going door to door.
Oct 26th, 2020 by Ethan Duran
Jacob Blake Handcuffed to Hospital Bed
Groups call for Kenosha law enforcement leaders resignation or dismissal.
Aug 28th, 2020 by Erik Gunn
A Farmhouse Seeks Historic Designation
Old home on 51st and North, once on city's rural fringe, likely to be designated.
Feb 12th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Washington Nominated To City Plan Board
Town Bank VP Ranell Washington would replace his former coworker on commission.
Jun 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Pattee, Urbal Tea Partner on New Cafe
Developer buying building on S.13th St. in Polonia neighborhood for cafe and tea factory.
Apr 9th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Best Mac ‘n Cheese in the State?
Plus: More Mexican for Bay View, more sausages for West Allis.
Oct 30th, 2018 by Zach Komassa
Bittercube Opening in Uptown Neighborhood
Developer Ryan Pattee brings bitters manufacturer to west side neighborhood.
Oct 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
New Taco Place for West Center Street
Freddy's Tacos, on 45th and Center, is convenient for Sherman Park and Uptown residents.
Aug 23rd, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
Harassment Plagues Low-Wage Workers
Many women feel powerless to report it, fear loss of job.
Feb 16th, 2018 by Elizabeth Baker
Nessun Dorma The 13th Owner of Bar
Bar's history goes back to 1909. Was first to serve Lakefront Brewery beer, in 1987.
Nov 29th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Empty Storefronts Conference Scores Again
Annual conference on how to revitalize main street back in Milwaukee for its third year.
Nov 6th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Quarters Is Very Old School
It's the old Riverwest, not the new, for cheap beer and hard rock.
Sep 12th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Sherman Park Has Been a Melting Pot
Tracing the neighborhood’s German, Jewish and African American heritage.
Aug 25th, 2017 by Jill Florence Lackey, PhD
City Moves Forward on Highway 175
70 trees planted at Lisbon Ave. terminus of old Highway 41.
May 30th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
A School for Construction Skills
Business owner's job training center will employ inner city workers.
May 24th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Jazz Estate’s South Side Chic
Bought by Bryant's owner, who added some of its plush, padded style.
Jan 26th, 2017 by Michael Horne
New Downtown Steakhouse Coming
Plus: new Third Ward sandwich shop, new Jazz Estate, new strip club (maybe).
Oct 26th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
Comet Still Rocks the House
A fun happy hour, good food, and a rock vibe: they promote and love WMSE.
Feb 19th, 2016 by Joey Grihalva
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
72% of MPS High School Students Are Truants
"Habitual students" have at least 5 unexcused absences per semester. Many get picked up by police.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Kelly Meyerhofer
The Gig is Good for Cheap Micro-Brews
Tucked away in Riverwest since 1904, it offers micro-brews in a micro-neighborhood
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
Absentee Ballot ID Requirement Could Backfire on Republicans
Republican base of elderly, rural voters most affected.
Sep 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Underwater City
New study ranks Milwaukee as 16th hardest hit city, with 40% of homes underwater. But that may understate the problem.
May 13th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Russell Stamper’s Century-Old Sherman Blvd. Home
The ever-busy county supervisor and aldermanic candidate also handles rental evictions on the side.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Willie Hines’ Cozy Bungalow
Longtime council president's home is small but has a wood-burning fireplace and basement rec room finished in knotty pine.
Feb 9th, 2014 by Michael Horne
TeamUp Centers Send More Kids to College
Two MPS-run community centers helped more than 3,500 city students prepare for college.
Jul 30th, 2013 by Maggie Quick
New Home for Lord?
Lord has been looking at the old Lou Fritzel building with owner Peter J. Kondos.
Mar 7th, 2005 by Michael Horne
