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Soccer Stadium, Concert Venue Planned For Downtown
6th and Michigan complex would transform Westown and impact local concert business.
May 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Preparing Agreement For Possible Republican National Convention
Common Council would approve framework agreement to allow formal work with GOP.
May 13th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Giannis Mural Completed
A 54-feet-high mural on E. Wisconsin has Giannis looking west toward Fiserv Forum.
May 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Gets Three-Story Giannis Mural
It will be the fifth, and largest, Milwaukee mural honoring Antetokounmpo.
Apr 26th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Old National Finds Downtown Home
Plus: a busy week of downtown leasing news and recapping all the week's real estate stories.
Apr 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Lucky Clover Irish Pub Planned For Old World Third Bar District
New bar will take over space recently home to Brudd Cafe. Plus: Nicole's Third Ward Social on the move.
Apr 1st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Food Hall Adds Organic Market
Plus: La Dama reopens, Ruta's Indian Cafe adds brunch, Bavette moves and Deer District adds daiquiri bar.
Mar 28th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
Daiquiri Bar Planned Near Deer District
S’lush Daiquiri Bar and Event Space planned for 1110 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
Mar 24th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
It’s Milwaukee Vs. Nashville For RNC
Field narrows to two for 2024 Republican convention - the Music City and the Cream City.
Mar 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Food Hall Quietly Taking Shape
But don't expect it to operate like any other in the city.
Mar 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Returns
Plus, a St. Patricks Day block party, Oscar-nominated shorts play at the Avalon, a makers market bar crawl and more.
Mar 10th, 2022 by Michael Holloway
The Avenue Lands Another Tenant
Plus: Strauss Brands bails on another city. And a recap of the week's real estate news.
Feb 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Four Night Markets Scheduled For 2022
Popular downtown event returning to full strength this summer.
Feb 16th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Will Return
Nation's sixth-oldest St. Patrick's Day parade was a downtown staple pre-pandemic.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Murals Coming To Skywalk System
Murals will bookend Plankinton Arcade building in heavily-traveled corridor.
Jan 27th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mask Mandate Anticipated To Go Into Effect Saturday
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs measure into law. Lasts until Mar. 1.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Center Skywalk Design Okayed
New skywalk would accommodate expanded convention center. And future streetcar line.
Dec 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Historic Preservation Commission Member Nominated
Nicholas Hans Robinson is the youngest Black architect in Wisconsin.
Dec 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Water Main Break Sends Steam Soaring, Chills Downtown
Steam tunnel system flooded by millions of gallons of water from broken 1884 water main.
Nov 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Hop Unveils MU Basketball Branding
In time for teams' opening games and running until January, a Marquette basketball-branded streetcar.
Nov 9th, 2021 by Annie Mattea
WCD Celebrates Start of Convention Center Expansion
$420 million project is intended to boost business, fully realize Wisconin Center's potential.
Oct 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Safe & Sound Moving To New Home
Plus: A new owner for historic building, MSOE's new stem center and the weekly recap.
Oct 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Tool Readying Downtown Office
Facade of 1978 building is being substantially altered.
Oct 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Church Forgoes Tax Exemption To Get New Building
Christ Church will make annual payment in lieu of taxes for Haymarket area home.
Sep 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Madison Legislator Wins Dining Award
Plus: Dairyland Custard coming to Brewery District, a new chicken wing restaurant, and a free beer pass.
Sep 20th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Westown Lands Another New Tenant
Resurgent Wisconsin Avenue is drawing substantial leasing interest. HUB640 latest beneficiary.
Aug 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
3rd Street Market Hall Opening in October
Owners of new food hall trying to create a destination experience.
Aug 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Dog Park Fundraiser Launched
Crowdfunding campaign offers perks for you and your dog.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Should Water Street Be Gun-Free District?
Downtown stakeholders consider how Kansas City, Memphis, New Orleans handle bar district problems.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Jeffers, MATC Celebrate Student Housing Complex
Ribbon cutting for new $29.1 million, 195 student bedroom complex, Westown Green.
Aug 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin Avenue Night Market Returns Wednesday
Popular, free event back for first time since 2019.
Aug 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Turner Hall Seeks New Bar and Restaurant Operator
The Tavern at Turner Hall needs new owner poised to take advantage of proximity to ballroom, Deer District and Fiserv Forum.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Summerfest Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination or Negative Test
Music festival is first major outdoor event in Milwaukee area to implement requirement.
Aug 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Wisconsin State Fair Returns
Plus, Bronzeville restaurants doing brunch, Buskerfest downtown, a local punk band releases an album and an art fair in Tosa.
Aug 6th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Milwaukee Missed Golden Opportunity with Bucks Championship
A 1% sales tax would have generated new revenue for parks and public transit.
Aug 5th, 2021 by David Salmon, Nick DeMarsh, Caressa Givens and James Davies
Downtown Dog Park Seeks Support
Vote early and vote often to help fund a new playground for Fido.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
310W Owner Sues City for $5 Million For Sewer Backup
Massive 2020 rainstorm caused damage but city attorney says city wasn't negligent.
Aug 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Jeffers Starts Work on Second Journal Apartment Project
Verdigris joins Westtown Green project in former newspaper complex.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Scooters Banned From Downtown
About 30% of riders found to be riding on sidewalks, triple the limit authorized by city.
Aug 3rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Avenue Lands New Tenant
TEMPO will occupy office on second floor of former Grand Avenue Mall.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Proposal Requires Vaccinations for City Employees
More than 6,000 city workers would need to get vaccinated or face weekly testing.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Six Council Members Want Tougher Pandemic Rules
Push mayor for indoor mask mandate and mandatory vaccinations for city employees.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Streetcar Study Draws Controversy
Study of Walker’s Point extension moves forward.
Jul 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Southside Streetcar Study, Street Improvements Approved
Walker's Point would be targeted for expansion.
Jul 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Bucks Planning Deer District Night Market
New event will enliven activate plaza outside Fiserv Forum.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Free Downtown Music Festival In August
Over 60 musicians will perform nearly 100 hours of live music at Buskerfest, August 6-8.
Jul 14th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
City Proposes Study of Streetcar to Walker’s Point
Proposed extension would run from Third Ward south to 6th and National.
Jul 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett, Officials Celebrate Couture Groundbreaking
Nine years after building was first proposed. 'Like making sausage. It's not pretty.'
Jun 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Hilton Confirms New Downtown Hotel
8-story, 155-room Tempo by Hilton project would bring "approachable lifestyle hotel" to former parking lot.
Jun 8th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Night Market Returns to Downtown
In August, one of Downtown's top events will enjoy a post-pandemic revival.
Jun 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Marketing Firm Moving from Third Ward to Walker’s Point
Plus: High-profile real estate attorney on the move
May 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Will New Art Jumpstart Downtown?
Milwaukee Downtown hoping art draws people back to the heart of city.
May 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Office Building Sold to Milwaukee Tool
Company hopes to have 650 workers in downtown Milwaukee by end of 2021.
May 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Downer Avenue Gets New Breakfast Place
Plus: A new BBQ joint on MLK, Honeypie reopens at new location and more hamburgers, custard, brunches.
May 17th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
RiverWalk Lofts Planned For 110-Year-Old Office Building
River Bank Plaza will get redeveloped.
May 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
The Return of Bird, Lime and Spin
Starting June 1, up to 3,000 scooters could be on city streets.
May 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Anchor Restaurant Announced For 3rd Street Market Hall
Presenting Dairyland Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard and Hamburgers.
May 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Boston Store Is Being Transformed
See inside the HUB640 project in Downtown. Plus: Lobbying for a Target store.
May 10th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Council Okays $20 Million Milwaukee Tool Deal
Approved unanimously. Company wants to move quickly on occupying Westown building.
May 4th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
10 City Affordable Housing Projects Win State Financing
Will create 713 units in eight different neighborhoods. But huge Bay View project loses out.
Apr 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Pushes Council To Accept Milwaukee Tool Deal
Council seeking labor agreement for contracted service workers.
Apr 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Murals Celebrate Milwaukee
'Greetings from Milwaukee' and 'you are beautiful.' Get your selfie stick ready.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Artist Selected For Downtown’s Largest Mural
Greg Gossel will paint 9,600-square-foot mural in Schlitz Park this summer.
Apr 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Dockless Scooters Will Return in 2021, With Restrictions
Companies could be barred from operating if riders use sidewalks.
Apr 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Tool Could Bring 2,000 Jobs Downtown
City would provide up to $20 million to lure fast-growing company to Downtown.
Mar 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
City Updating Downtown Plan
Equity and inclusion at forefront of latest effort.
Mar 1st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Food Hall Planned for Downtown
Chicago group targeting two possible East Town sites for 20-stall food hall.
Feb 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Sentinel Building May Become Apartments
Plus: A rundown of the week's real estate news.
Feb 21st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Old World Third St. Will Be MLK Drive
Council unanimously approves naming entire street to honor civil rights leader.
Feb 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Steam Tunnel Flood Repairs Will Cost Over $60 Million
Plus: Conagra closing Milwaukee plant and logistics company moving to Bay View.
Jan 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Hilton Hotel Planned for Downtown
8-story Tempo by Hilton would be constructed on old Journal Sentinel parking lot on Third Street.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Key Players Back Renaming Old World Third to MLK Drive
Westown Association, Mayor, all 15 council members back proposal. But there are complications.
Jan 27th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Ascent Begins Its Climb
World's tallest mass timber building will first take shape as concrete pedestal.
Jan 22nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Apartments for Downtown Dead Zone
Plus: A rundown of the week's real estate news.
Jan 17th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Willie Smith Named to City Plan Commission
Northwest Side CDC Director would replace Darryl Johnson, whose term expired
Dec 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Kahler Slater Moving to BMO Tower
City's oldest architecture firm will call new tower home.
Nov 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Sentinel Redevelopment Secures Two Environmental Cleanup Loans
Funds from revolving loan program will support the cleanup of contamination from a century of use.
Oct 16th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Ramirez Will Paint New Mural at Marquette
Focused on diversity and racial equity, mural will be located in middle of campus.
Sep 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Foundation Work Underway for World’s Tallest Timber Tower
Before Ascent goes up, it has to go down.
Sep 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Building Being Demolished
Building from 1885 was once planned for indoor-outdoor bar concept.
Sep 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Flood Delays Opening of Bradley Symphony Center
MSO converts to virtual season, plans to open building in January.
Sep 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Begins On World’s Tallest Timber Tower
Ascent, a 25-story apartment tower, will be tallest mass timber building in the world.
Aug 31st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
DNC Security Costs Down 50 Percent
Event will cost $20 to $25 million to secure, feds will reimburse city.
Aug 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
DNC-Timed Art Installation Covers Downtown
Work by local artists highlights democracy for convention, though delegates won't attend.
Aug 10th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Michigan Street Bridge Reopens
COVID-19 induced supply chain issues delay reopening.
Aug 2nd, 2020 by Michael Horne
MPD Wants Beef Jerky, Pepper Spray
DNC security purchase list includes 50,000 bottles of Gatorade, 4,000-pound concrete barriers and tear gas-delivering battering ram.
Jul 13th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Finding City’s Most Integrated Neighborhoods
Study shows 25 neighborhoods across Milwaukee are majority-minority like city as a whole.
Jun 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee to Hike Parking Meter Rates
City has yet to implement 2018 market-based plan to vary rates based on demand.
Jun 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Peaceful March Ends at 3 a.m. Near Capitol Dr.
March goes over 15 miles, including through Whitefish Bay, Shorewood and Glendale, before ending back in Milwaukee.
Jun 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
DCD Leader Rocky Marcoux Will Retire
Marcoux has held position for 16 years, survived contentious reappointment battles.
May 27th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown TIF Will Bail Out Three Districts
City increasingly using downtown revenue to support ailing neighborhoods.
May 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Symphony Center To Get New Sign This Weekend
Socially distant entertainment on Wisconsin Avenue this weekend.
May 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
State Grant Will Support 27th and Wisconsin Demolition
Plus: A run down of the week's real estate news.
May 3rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
World’s Tallest Timber Tower To Begin Pre-Leasing
Prospective tenants can pick their unit as New Land gears up for construction.
Apr 30th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Large Downtown Dog Park Coming
Dog run would be built under freeway along the Milwaukee River.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
BMO Tower Opens
Plus: Former Boston Store Building lands office tenant, MAC deal could lose hotel.
Apr 19th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Convention Center, State Fair Park Could Become 1,200 Bed Facilities
"Alternative care sites" could be operated by federal government.
Apr 2nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Explorium Opening Milwaukee Brewpub
Brewery will add second location in city with specialty food, cocktails, and 24 house-made beers.
Mar 12th, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Renderings Released for Convention Center Expansion
District board releases final design of expanded Wisconsin Center.
Mar 6th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Committee Approves Large Solar Deal After Contentious Debate
Ald. Bob Bauman's amendments attempt to set baseline, grow value of deal.
Feb 20th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
