Content referencing Walker’s Point - Page 10
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
UWM Program Nurtures Latino Leaders
Many graduates of 9-month program now serve on non-profit boards.
Sep 23rd, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
Much To See at Doors Open Milwaukee
Doors Open Milwaukee runs all weekend, with free open houses across the city.
Sep 21st, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
27 Miles of Bike Lanes
Lots of new bike lane segments add up to 27 miles of new lanes within Milwaukee.
Sep 10th, 2013 by Dave Reid
New Violence Prevention Center Opens
Mayor calls it a "gigantic step" for the South Side.
Sep 4th, 2013 by Brendan O’Brien
How to Improve the City’s Quality of Life
South side organizer helps implement improvement plans in several neighborhoods.
Aug 30th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
World Naked Bike Ride Coming!
Next July Milwaukee strips down to join 70 cities globally that hold naked bike rides.
Aug 26th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Ald. Pérez’s Tiny, Former Jesuit Home
His tiny lot and 840 square-foot home make him a true man of the people. And not much of a gardener.
Aug 25th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Ashley’s Que
A geographic first: Offering southern-style BBQ from the North Side at a Walker’s Point location.
Aug 21st, 2013 by Tracey Pollock
Greater Milwaukee Committee to Move to Water Accelerator
All the news on the GMC's new home, as well as odds and ends around the East Side and beyond (plus a bicycle tour).
Aug 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
St Paul Bridge Will Be Rebuilt
Seventh bridge reconstructed on Barrett's watch will include streetcar tracks.
Jul 25th, 2013 by Michael Horne
A Giant Step for Radio Milwaukee
An in-depth look and photo tour of the new 88Nine headquarters, which will transform the station.
Jul 22nd, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
O’Lydia’s Keeps It Irish
The successor to Slim McGinn’s offers a feminine twist on the Irish pub.
Jul 21st, 2013 by Nastassia Putz
Where the Buffalo Roam
A new art project honoring Native American history will be constructed on the new Downtown to Bay View Bikeway
Jul 17th, 2013 by Joe Kelly
Dan Baker
He’s a small business owner, art activist and Christian, not necessarily in that order.
Jul 14th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Clark Rockefeller’s Bag Job
UWM bag with severed head leads to murder rap for ex-Milwaukeean with phony name.
Jul 10th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Bike Sharing and Permeable Pavement
City committee approves spending $100,000 on bike sharing in Walker’s Point, and the MMSD will experiment with permeable pavement.
Jun 21st, 2013 by Dave Reid
Residents Reject Freshwater Name
Contest to rename Pittsburgh Ave. to honor water institute didn't convince street's residents, who nixed Freshwater Way.
Jun 20th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Ahoy! Pirate Party Will Rally Downtown
The Wisconsin affiliate of the populist-flavored party, organized by political activist Joe Klein, will rally on June 29th.
Jun 13th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Targeting South Side Crime
Police department is increasing foot and and squad car patrols to combat summer crime on South Side.
Jun 6th, 2013 by Eric Oliver
World’s Straightest Parade?
No parade has a straighter route, or a gayer crowd, than the annual Pride Parade, coming Sunday.
Jun 6th, 2013 by Michael Horne
16th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
Which are the best designs? You be the judge.
May 8th, 2013 by Michael Horne
La Cage, the Pioneer Gay Bar
Now 29 years old, it’s helped make gay bars cool for straights.
May 5th, 2013 by Audrey Jean Posten
Riverwest 24 Registration Gets Huge Turnout
Hundreds began arriving as soon as 5:30 a.m. to sign up for the event. And as we stood in line more new developments for Milwaukee were announced.
May 3rd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Exhibit Tells Stories of Latino Immigrants
New show at Latino Arts Inc. gallery documents experience of Milwaukee's immigrant families.
May 1st, 2013 by Amalia Oulahan
UWM’s New Freshwater School Makes Progress
The $53 million, UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Sciences is rising along the waterfront.
Apr 12th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Frank Ford
For 40 years he’s shot photos of everyone from Mayor Maier to Paul Cebar to Divine to Richard Avedon.
Apr 7th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Christian Ott
A Director of "Coffee Education" learns the city isn't dangerous.
Mar 25th, 2013 by Newaukee
Mystery Behind the MU Law School Poll
MU's pollster calls Ald. Kovac's radio show. Is she from the "East Coast," as MU says, or India?
Mar 20th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Dimitri Topitzes
A Greek orphan brought to Milwaukee, this UWM professor studies how children can be permanently harmed.
Mar 17th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
A Historic Milwaukee Celebration
Plus: A national green award for The Brewery; and bringing fruit trees to Walker's Point.
Feb 28th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
ReStore East
You’ll find a wonderful variety of restored and reclaimed items. And the profits help build homes for the needy.
Feb 20th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz
The Story of Fund Milwaukee
A remarkable group of small fry investors have raised $300,000 to fund start-up businesses in the city.
Feb 13th, 2013 by Harrison Turner
Pridemore Thrown Out of School
State Superintendent candidate ejected for interfering with vote at Washington H. S. polling place.
Feb 13th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Up From Bigotry
Tatiana Joseph overcame prejudice against Latinas to earn her Ph.D and teach at UWM, and is now running for the school board.
Feb 11th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Helping Homeless Children
Hope House offers a home and after-school programs for homeless children.
Feb 7th, 2013 by James Gutierrez
New City Program Conserves Water
Innovative new company helps city create website where homeowners and businesses can track, manage and reduce their water usage.
Jan 31st, 2013 by Edgar Mendez
Juli Kaufmann
The developer and “Innovator of the Year” is more about people than buildings.
Dec 16th, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Pizza and the Park East
Pizza Man and The Couture win approvals and a Park East hotel is also likely to be okayed.
Dec 11th, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Gary Tuma
The one-time political activist and civil rights leader now runs the Walkers Point Center for the Arts.
Dec 2nd, 2012 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Happy Cranksgiving
Milwaukee's fifth annual “Cranksgiving” sends cyclists on a race to donate to needy folks.
Nov 30th, 2012 by Marley Flueger
The Old Made New
Three projects near downtown are helping to rebuild a neighborhood and regenerate a river.
Nov 2nd, 2012 by Dave Reid
Blow Up a Car?
Milwaukee's film industry attempts to set the world on fire.
Nov 1st, 2012 by Urban Milwaukee
Gala Gallery Night
Our new format captures the sights and sounds of Gallery Night and Day, with photo slides and accompanying audio.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Kim Rhyme
Bank of America Hit With Discrimination Complaint
Federal complaint claims homes owned by bank in city's minority neighborhoods are more poorly maintained than its homes in white areas.
Oct 31st, 2012 by Sharon McGowan
Streetcar Meeting on Tuesday
Public invited to ask questions about project.
Oct 29th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The New Arts Teachers
As MPS dumps arts classes, community groups now offer arts programs for 49,000 students.
Oct 24th, 2012 by Edgar Mendez
New Journalists in Town
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service could be the future of journalism.
Oct 22nd, 2012 by Michael Horne
The $74 Million Gamble
Can Milwaukee become a world water hub? It’s betting $74 million it can.
Oct 17th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Water Council is “Absolutely Unique”
Rich Meeusen applauds the group's progress. And Tom Barrett shouts it from the rooftop.
Oct 9th, 2012 by Michael Horne
Water Accelerator Center
Walker's Point will soon be home to the Water Accelerator Center.
Aug 17th, 2012 by Dave Reid
Name a Milwaukee Street
The City is holding a contest to rename a Fifth Ward street. What's your suggestion?
Aug 12th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
Clock Shadow Creamery
How Milwaukee got its first cheese-making factory.
Aug 1st, 2012 by Ester Robards
