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New Restaurant, New Bar in Walker’s Point
Merriment Social and Camino will add still more food and drink to a hot neighborhood.
Aug 4th, 2015 by Jon Richie
The History of Juneau Avenue
Once Division and Chestnut streets, it was consolidated into a tribute to city’s founder.
Jul 29th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
The Return of River Horse?
New bar coming to Riverwest. New empanadas place opens on Brady.
Jul 28th, 2015 by Jon Richie
Walker’s Landing Takes Shape
It might be misnamed, but it's rising along the river, as our photos show.
Jul 24th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
A City of Beer and Festivals
Beer festivals include Sprecher's 30th anniversary. And Water Street Brewery opens fourth location.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Jon Richie
Locations of Next 35 Bike Stations Announced
New Bublr stations will blanket East Side with other locations in 12 neighborhoods. Here is complete list.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Buckley’s Getting Much Bigger
Cass Street restaurant tripling in size in response to new apartments, condos and Northwestern Mutual tower.
Jul 14th, 2015 by Jon Richie
Why Bucks’ Entertainment District May Fail
Across the country these mega-projects have hurt cities with generic development that banishes local charm.
Jul 14th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Teens Learn Work Skills at Cafe @ Large
Local teens hone business and barista skills at Cafe @ Large
Jun 29th, 2015 by Madeline Kennedy
Wisconsin Avenue Bridge, About 1880
The wooden bridge would be replaced by a new iron one two years later. It is turned to allow boats to pass on the Milwaukee River.
Jun 23rd, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
The Horse Barn’s Final Days?
The huge facility on E. National has housed the police horses and downtown carriage horses, but is now heavy with debt and unpaid taxes.
Jun 19th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Summerfest Rock ‘n’ Sole Run
Thousands ran through drizzling rain and fog. Our photos capture the action, from the lakefront and city streets to the summit of Hoan Bridge.
Jun 15th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
2015 Pride Parade
The Pride Parade was once again the place to be in early June.
Jun 10th, 2015 by Dave Reid
City Approves “Water Tech Two” Development
A second new building will be built in Reed Street Yards, the city's water-centric office park in Walker's Point.
Jun 9th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
342 More Apartments Approved
New projects approved for Water Street and East Side. Plus, a 120-unit complex coming to Walker's Point would increase total to 462 apartments.
Jun 9th, 2015 by Dave Reid
A Weekend of Gay Pride
Pridefest gets all the attention, but the Pride Parade is a true slice of Milwaukee that draws a very diverse crowd.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Michael Horne
The City’s Illegal Entertainers
Until recently, Radio Milwaukee held live events with no city permit. Colectivo's live entertainment offerings at its Prospect Ave. location are still illegal.
Jun 3rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
View of Milwaukee,1856
This engraving offers remarkable detail about the quickly growing city just ten years after its incorporation.
May 26th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Mayor’s Design Awards
The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.
May 22nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Amanda Hall
"I love this city and I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon."
May 18th, 2015 by Newaukee
20 Years of Making Communities Healthier
Community HealthCorps volunteers work at 200 sites in 17 states, including on Milwaukee's South Side.
May 7th, 2015 by Wyatt Massey
Polish Moon Ride Returns!
A big success in its inaugural ride last year, the night-time event returns this summer, and could sell out soon.
Apr 24th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
George’s Pub Features Singing Bartender
George is 82, sings like Johnny Cash, and takes no guff. Nor do his customers, many retired cops who probably still carry guns.
Apr 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Renaissance on S. 2nd Street
Three five-story apartment buildings are planned for 2nd and Washington. Credit goes to the planned streetcar and design modifications to narrow the street.
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Why Businesses Are Moving To The City
Many are moving from suburbs to Downtown and Walker's Point, seeking younger workers.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
How To Become An Entrepreneur
Panel at The Commons offers advice, encouragement, and anecdotes.
Apr 16th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Lakefront Looking North, 1880s
Oh, what a view Juneau Park offered back then.
Apr 14th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Mexican Consulate Will Open in Milwaukee
The 51st such consulate in U.S. will serve city's growing Mexican population.
Apr 12th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
The Boom in Walker’s Point
A new project on South Water St. continues the pace of development.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Zad’s Is a Relic of Old Milwaukee
Working-class bar with more than a century of history still opens at 6 a.m. You can feel the ghosts of its rooming-house era.
Apr 1st, 2015 by Michael Horne
The Transportation Circus
Story and photos on Tuesday's celebration of transit in Milwaukee.
Apr 1st, 2015 by Grace Fuhr
More Delays in Lakefront Development
County board's contradictory proposals on O'Donnell Park and court case affecting The Couture continue to stall potential development.
Mar 30th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Dan Sievers
"Milwaukee’s walkability is really a great asset for those of us that live downtown."
Mar 30th, 2015 by Newaukee
Water Hub Will Add New Office Building
Water Tech One, an 80,000-square-foot, four-story office building, will be the first constructed in the Global Water Technology Park.
Mar 24th, 2015 by Dave Reid
In Defense of Historic Tax Credits
National Trust for Historic Preservation's leader comes to town, where her speech to a crowd filled with notables dramatized the need for state to maintain the current credits.
Mar 23rd, 2015 by Michael Horne
The First 100 Years of City Homes
From the 1840s until World War II, Milwaukee built an interesting variety of homes, many still standing.
Feb 25th, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
Maggie Bryde
"In five years, I’d like to think that I wouldn’t have to convince people how great this city is – it will just be undeniable."
Feb 23rd, 2015 by Newaukee
Walker’s Budget Reduces Historic Tax Credits
Tighter guidelines for credits and less total funding could hurt development in Milwaukee.
Feb 20th, 2015 by Andrew McCann
Jobs Program Struggles to Find Eligible Workers
City transitional jobs program for hard-core unemployed still has half of its positions unfilled.
Feb 17th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj
Walker’s Point on the Rise
South 2nd St. is booming and redevelopment on National Ave. may follow a similar pattern.
Feb 9th, 2015 by Dave Reid
New Arena Plan & Pabst Brewing Returns
Will legislature pass new arena plan? Will city and county have to contribute? Will Pabst brew here again?
Feb 2nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Millennials And The Streetcar
Will it attract young professionals?
Jan 27th, 2015 by Bruce Thompson
South Side Organizing Committee Has New Director
Tammy Rivera replaces Steve Fendt, who was dismissed by board after 22 years of service.
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Edgar Mendez
Streetcar Backers Say They Have the Votes
Aldermen Witkowski and Perez now favor it, and touted plan to extend the line into their south-side districts.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Replace Paul Jakubovich?
Ald. Bauman is pushing for prompt action to replace the longtime historic preservation head, who died last month.
Jan 20th, 2015 by Michael Horne
More Protected Bike Lanes and Greenways Needed
2015 agenda by Bike Federation will push city for these and other improvements.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Program Helps Train Urban Business Owners
Small Business Administration's "street-wise" MBA trains people to run their own businesses.
Jan 15th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Milwaukee’s Miraculous Water Hub
Almost overnight, the city has become an international leader in water technology, says the national media. Are they right?
Jan 6th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Walker’s Landing Coming to Commerce Street
The $19.5 million, 133-unit apartment complex along the river will fill in one of the last developable pieces of land on the Beerline.
Dec 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Santa Cycle Rampage Goes National
Milwaukee had as many as 1,000 cycling Santas, and cities like Boston, Chicago, Kansas City and Minneapolis also had rampages.
Dec 12th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.
Dec 9th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Maurice Thomas
"I believe we can change the life outcomes for students in our community..."
Dec 1st, 2014 by Newaukee
Will Red Lion Roar on Water Street?
Proposed British pub would replace Brocach. Approval seems likely, despite some worries about noise from the patio.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
1st St. and Pittsburgh Ave.
It’s a tad shabby now, but could become a wonderful entranceway to Walker’s Point
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Rachel Quednau
The Remarkable Growth of Milwaukee Brewing Co.
And John Gurda slips up on beer history?
Oct 13th, 2014 by Michael Horne
New Development in Brady Street Area
Old Hamilton Stables will be renovated to create seven “micro-industrial spaces” on Hamilton St.
Oct 6th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Wauwatosa Goes Green With Bike Lanes
Wauwatosa turns North Avenue into a bicycle paradise with green lanes and bike boxes.
Sep 27th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
The Brand New UWM School of Freshwater Sciences
New freshwater school is the centerpiece of the burgeoning water cluster.
Sep 13th, 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
Orchard Street Press
How a couple fell in love and started their own eco-friendly printing store.
Sep 8th, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto
“Anywhere you hang your hat is your home”
Art Guenther has run Just Art's for 34 years, and mostly enjoyed it, though he's kicked out customers, including Jeffrey Dahmer.
Sep 4th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Long Live the Polish Moon Ride!
A great turnout, a beautiful foggy night, and fun polka and Mexican music -- the ride was a big success and will surely grow in coming years.
Aug 29th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Is Milwaukee One of the World’s Greenest Cities?
So says OnEarth magazine. Is it right?
Aug 22nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Coast In Bikes
How a librarian who wanted to open a hostel started a bicycle shop business instead.
Aug 21st, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto
Join the Polish Moon Bicycle Ride!
Enjoy food, drink, Polish and Mexican music and join an 11-mile bicycle romp through Milwaukee's South Side on Friday.
Aug 21st, 2014 by Michael Horne
Oregon at South Water Works
Foreclosed warehouse becoming 77 apartments in Walker's Point.
Aug 15th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Times Square Pizzeria Will Move
But will stay in Walker's Point, in new place accommodating 100 diners.
Jun 30th, 2014 by Mac Writt
Taste of Third Coast is Delicious
New event by Blue Jacket offered great food from local restaurants and raised money for Great Lakes Alliance.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
2014 Milwaukee Pride Parade
History in the making. Our photos capture the first Milwaukee Pride Parade to feature "just married" signs.
Jun 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Winners & Great Photos of 2014 Mayor’s Design Awards
From the new Pizza Man to Radio Milwaukee to Junior House Lofts, the winners span many styles and neighborhoods. Photo Galleries of every winning design.
May 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Bravo, Blue Jacket!
A new star of the dining scene offers equally inventive food and cocktails
May 21st, 2014 by Jeffrey Merlot
All Girls, All Latino
Notre Dame Middle School is a choice school where test scores, until recently, were high.
May 12th, 2014 by Henry Greening
Parklet Coming to the Third Ward
Club Charlie's will reclaim loading zone and use it for cafe seating.
May 5th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Purple Door Ice Cream
A rather delicious story: how an ice cream business was started by a young, green couple.
May 2nd, 2014 by Peggy Schulz
Let Them Take Taxis…or Uber or Lyft
City may lift cap on cabs and embrace upstart ride sharing services. There will be rides for everyone!
Apr 22nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Transforming Reed Street Yards
The city is spending $6.2 million to pave way for new water technology park.
Apr 18th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Go Tropical at Lucky Joe’s Tiki Room
The city’s second tiki bar was inspired by one in Las Vegas.
Apr 9th, 2014 by Kristyn Coral Botic
Cafe and Pool Hall, 1915
The South Side cafe and restaurant stood where La Perla is now located.
Apr 1st, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
North End Phase Gets $2 Million in Funding
And the Pedal Tavern gets approved, with caveats, in Common Council actions.
Mar 6th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Rail Car Barn at Brady Street, 1870s
Rail cars were pulled by horses and this barn stood at Brady and Farwell, in what is now Walgreen's parking lot.
Mar 4th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Sabbatic, a Neighborhood Bar with Punk Blood
The Walker’s Point’s spot also boasts some of the town’s longest happy hours.
Feb 18th, 2014 by Kristyn Coral Botic
Will Water Technology Transform the City?
Badger Meter CEO says Milwaukee can remake itself as 15th century Florence once did, in speech at downtown GMC event.
Feb 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Lona Long Velasco
A social service worker, clown and nail salon owner, she has also helped guide Walker’s Point Center for the Arts.
Feb 10th, 2014 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Just Art’s, the Classic Dive Bar
As Walker's Point goes upscale, Art’s remains cheap, humble and very friendly.
Feb 4th, 2014 by Kristyn Coral Botic
MPS Embraces Urban Farming
With help of $98,000 grant, 18 schools will now teach aquaponics.
Feb 3rd, 2014 by Natalie Wickman
Our 2014 Wish List
Bruce Murphy, Dave Reid and Jeramey Jannene offer their take on how to build a better city.
Jan 6th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
How Steny’s Helped Revive Walker’s Point
It’s still thriving -- and changing -- after 28 years.
Dec 31st, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
Progress on the Pabst Center
Construction photos of the Pabst Business Center, the first such development in a decade.
Dec 27th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Anodyne Coffee Roasting Company
The new cafe and coffee roasting shop in Walker's Point has an all organic coffee menu and a knowledgeable staff
Dec 11th, 2013 by Mrinal Gokhale
Little Whiskey Bar’s Chicago Style
You’ll find the Bears games on TV and many patrons who work in Chicago.
Dec 10th, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
The History and Future of Santa Rampage
Could event become a victim of its own success? Organizers consider changes in format.
Dec 6th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
Santa Cycle Rampage Rocks Out
The English Beat flew in from Britain to play and the turnout was great.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Dave Schlabowske
More New Bars Opening
A brew pub, a southern style saloon, a wine bar. The list of new places planned is long.
Dec 4th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Marina Will Battle Geenan for Assembly Seat
Dimitrijevic and Geenan are already competing for labor support.
Nov 21st, 2013 by Michael Horne
More Improvements on Milwaukee River
Environmental group upgrades river banks and creates orientation center near Humboldt Avenue.
Nov 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Larson Aide May Run for Richards Seat
Plus: problems for the Bucks' Larry Sanders and redevelopment at Reed Street Yards.
Nov 14th, 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
Brewing as a Conceptual Art
Brenner Brewing has a ways to go before it functions as a working brewery. Plus: a fundraiser for the anti-Clarke candidate.
Sep 27th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Inside the Global Water Center
Our photos capture a beautiful facility focused on beefing up the city's research and innovation.
Sep 25th, 2013 by Dave Reid
