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Mini-Revival on W. North Avenue
Leave job, turn entrepreneur, help drive urban revival.
Apr 28th, 2017 by Andrea Waxman
Can City Mend Highway 175?
Four plans to fix terminus at 46th and Lisbon presented.
Apr 26th, 2017 by Graham Kilmer
Elliott Circle Is A Unique Oddity
City’s only full-circle street near 58th and North has pie-shaped lots, oddly numbered addresses.
Mar 6th, 2017 by Carl Baehr
New French Place, New Fuel Cafe
Plus Crafty Cow comes to Bay View and new Pabst Taproom.
Feb 28th, 2017 by Matt Mussa
It’s time for Mulchfest 2017
Mulchfest is an annual event to help keep Christmas trees out of the landfill.
Dec 29th, 2016 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Will Problem Intersection Be Fixed?
City hopes to fix North and Lisbon and issues spotlighted by Urban Milwaukee.
Dec 2nd, 2016 by Graham Kilmer
Tom Vierling
"We need to do a better job telling the world how great it is here..."
Nov 28th, 2016 by Newaukee
Shorewood and Milwaukee residents install record-breaking amount of solar through partnerships with Midwest Renewable Energy Association
This is the first time Milwaukee’s solar group buy program has covered the entire city.
Nov 1st, 2016 by Midwest Renewable Energy Association
The Story of Washington Park
Often overlooked neighborhood gets its story told in new work of documentary theater.
Oct 11th, 2016 by Virginia Small
Tosa Full Moon Ride a Glowing Success
Bike lanes, other citified changes making East Tosa an urban destination.
Aug 26th, 2016 by Dave Schlabowske
City’s “Second-Class Citizens” Are Frustrated
As Ald. Rainey has argued, racism led to violent uprising.
Aug 24th, 2016 by Will Tchakirides
The Return of Fried Chicken
The Tandem will offer three kinds. And Meritage gives customers three weeks of the bird.
Jul 19th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
Dani Breen
"There’s so much potential in Milwaukee."
Jul 18th, 2016 by Newaukee
New German, New Gyros Restaurants
Plus home cooking at new Shorewood place for "flocks" of diners.
Apr 27th, 2016 by Alex Baker
Shorewood and Milwaukee residents going solar through partnerships with Midwest Renewable Energy Association
The first of over a dozen informational sessions is at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 26, at Three Lions Pub, 4515 N Oakland Ave.
Apr 21st, 2016 by Midwest Renewable Energy Association
Highway 41 and Lisbon Is a Mess
An ugly area with long lines of traffic getting off the freeway, it needs a serious fix.
Jan 27th, 2016 by John O’Neill
Street Food Tapas for Brady Street
And a new pie place for 55th and North. Both places sound yummy.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Mr. Dye’s Pies opens retail store on North Avenue in Washington Heights
Offerings include key-lime, sweet potato, pecan and Mr. Dye’s Pies’ signature Purple Monster pies.
Dec 21st, 2015 by Press Release
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
Will the East Side Go Solar?
City’s solar program, previously launched in Bay View and other neighborhoods, now targets the East Side.
May 26th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Vliet Street Business Association Announces 2015 Westside Artwalk
Annual Event to Highlight Local Businesses on Milwaukee’s West Side
Apr 16th, 2015 by Vliet Street Business Association
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
School Board Members Up for Re-election
But only Jeff Spence and Board President Michael Bonds face opponents in spring election.
Jan 19th, 2015 by Molly Rippinger
Wendell Harris Files Nomination Papers for Milwaukee Public Schools’ Board of Directors
Mr. Harris will face incumbent Director, Jeff Spence, in the Primary and General elections on February 17 and April 7, respectively.
Jan 7th, 2015 by Wendell Harris
The Legacy of Paul Jakubovich
The City’s Historic Preservation Officer had an unmatched knowledge of and commitment to the preservation of historic buildings.
Dec 31st, 2014 by Michael Horne
Does White Privilege Exist?
A white police officer’s split-second decision to trust me raises questions.
Dec 30th, 2014 by Alex Runner
UPDATE: West Lisbon Avenue Open to Traffic
Project delayed due to industry-wide cement shortage
Dec 18th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
Jason Wilke announces candidacy for Milwaukee County Supervisor – 15th District
"It has always been important to me to raise my family in a safe and vibrant community."
Dec 5th, 2014 by Jason Wilke
Manhattan Project scientist among 11 Washington alums set to join Hall of Fame
Other new inductees include NFL player, entertainers, researchers, educators and the financial adviser whose story inspired the film "The Pursuit of Happyness"
Oct 17th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
From The Moderne
Its signature penthouse, known as “THIRTY 01,” may offer the best view of the city.
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
City Expands Solar Program
Solar energy program shines on two more city neighborhoods.
Sep 15th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
Amaranth Bakery
Delicious home-made bakery and a commitment to the neighborhood were somehow combined in a unique venture.
Jul 31st, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Work coming next week for stretch of heavily-traveled west side roadway
The stretch of N. Hawley Rd./N. 55th St. from W. Vliet St. to W. Lisbon Ave. will be closed to all traffic during high-impact paving work that will begin on Monday, July 28.
Jul 24th, 2014 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Representative Goyke Congratulates Milwaukee’s Washington Heights Neighborhood on Award from the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Planning Association
State Representative Evan Goyke (D-Milwaukee) issued the following statement congratulating Milwaukee's Washington Heights Neighborhood on being named one of the "Great Places in Wisconsin."
Jun 16th, 2014 by Evan Goyke
Power Broker Bill Drew’s Home Office
Drew and his wife, consultant Mary Cannon, made a lot of money working from their lovely West Side colonial home. It's on the Spaces and Traces tour tomorrow.
May 16th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Paul Jakubovich’s 1927 English Tudor
The city's preservation planner calls the shots on changes to historic buildings and districts -- as well as in his own home.
May 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
West Vliet Street Business Association to Host Annual Art Event
Westside Artwalk a Celebration of Local Artists
Apr 7th, 2014 by Vliet Street Business Association
Vliet Street Business Association Opens Nominations for First Annual Business Awards
The Vliet Street Business Association is accepting nominations for its first annual business awards contest.
Dec 16th, 2013 by Vliet Street Business Association
Sam McGovern-Rowen
The former aldermanic aide now works as a community economic developer trying to bring jobs to the city.
Sep 2nd, 2013 by Tracey Pollock
Mayor Barrett’s Modest Mansionette
The home is reserved, restrained, dignified unto dull, not unlike its occupant.
May 17th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Mayor Barrett Bikes to Work!
Mayor Barrett kicked off Bike to Work Week with his annual bike ride, and announced new city funding for bike-sharing.
May 13th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Celebrate Bike to Work Week with Mayor Tom Barrett, Alderpersons, and The Wisconsin Bike Federation
Bike to Work Week is May 13-18, 2013
May 10th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee
Vanessa Allen
A numbers cruncher with the Public Policy Forum, her life is a testament to the value of education.
May 5th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Alderman Donovan calls for increasing police overtime funding, adding 20 new officers
Statement of Alderman Bob Donovan
May 2nd, 2013 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Nabbing a Violator
A squad car patrols a high crime neighborhood and turns up a violator. How it works. Part III of a series.
Apr 10th, 2013 by Mark Doremus
Gregory Stanford
The longtime newspaper journalist now writes plays and helps run an art gallery.
Mar 24th, 2013 by Judith Ann Moriarty
Rocky’s Throne of Stone
Neighbor and boss Tom Barrett says DCD head Rocky Marcoux worthy of Nobel Prize, but is his house?
Mar 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Linda Schenkelberg
The owner of a fitness facility, Schenkelberg loves all the lakes in the area for boating.
Feb 4th, 2013 by Newaukee
Chad Piechocki
How did a West Point man became a playwright and director of the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center?
Nov 25th, 2012 by Molly Kessler
Books Aren’t Banned Here
Little free libraries are welcome in Milwaukee -- unlike in Whitefish Bay.
Nov 20th, 2012 by Gretchen Schuldt
The Barrett-Walker ‘Hood
The candidates are worlds apart politically -- but practically neighbors.
May 22nd, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
