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Traffic Changes Downtown for Nov. 10 GOP Debate
Milwaukee Police are partnering with the Department of Public Works and other local stakeholders to inform the public of traffic and pedestrian impacts due to the GOP debate.
Nov 9th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
New Owner for Jazz Estate
Tiny club has somehow survived since 1977. New owner committed to jazz tradition.
Nov 6th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
3rd Annual Westown Holiday Bazaar to take place Saturday, November 21st at The Shops of Grand Avenue
The Shops of Grand Avenue will be filled with holiday cheer as the 3rd Annual Westown Holiday Bazaar takes place
Nov 4th, 2015 by Westown Association
Herzfeld Puts Forth $50,000 Challenge Grant for Creative Alliance Milwaukee Initiatives
Six-Week Time Period to Raise Funds
Nov 3rd, 2015 by Creative Alliance Milwaukee
DNA Milwaukee Spearheads “FREE” Parking Stickers for Weekend Downtown Parking Signage
The challenge: Although parking is free on Saturdays in two‐hour time zones and all day on Sundays, parking signs do not clearly convey this message.
Oct 27th, 2015 by Downtown Neighbors Association
The Spot 4MKE Lease Renewed
Activities Planned for Wisconsin Avenue
Oct 16th, 2015 by Creative Alliance Milwaukee
City of Milwaukee, Bublr Bikes, and UWM Installing 17 New Bike Sharing Stations
New installations in October to more than double existing number of stations
Oct 7th, 2015 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
SpringHill Suites Marriott Hotel
New 150-room downtown hotel will be connected to convention center.
Sep 25th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
GarageToberFest, Fun for the Whole Family
Show up wearing lederhosen or a dirndl to get a free bratwurst and a beer.
Sep 23rd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
New Bucks Arena Approved
City completes final step of financing puzzle for new Bucks arena.
Sep 22nd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Vacating Fourth Street for a Bucks plaza would be drastic and risky
Vacating any downtown street involves major ramifications for current and future transportation and land use.
Sep 21st, 2015 by Press Release
Briggs & Al’s Run Road Closure & Bus Detour Information
Watch where you park your car on Friday night, it might not be there Saturday.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Tyler Krueger
The Buckler?
From empty office building to apartment building, the conversion is nearly complete.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Milwaukee’s Grand Avenue
For much of the twentieth century, Wisconsin Avenue was the entertainment and retail center of the city.
Sep 18th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Arena district proposal to be heard Tuesday by ZND Committee
Testimony to be heard only from principals, city officials
Sep 14th, 2015 by Milwaukee Common Council
Zilber Ltd. & Pabst Theater Group Announce Major Public Investment
New Marquee + 40-Foot Tall Vertical coming to West Wisconsin Ave
Sep 14th, 2015 by Pabst Theater Group
Should City Approve Subsidy for Bucks Arena?
The costs keep rising. And the benefits seem iffy.
Aug 26th, 2015 by Pat Small
Hugh Bob and the Hustle wraps up the 2015 River Rhythms Series This Week
River Rhythms, downtown’s destination for music on Wednesday evenings welcomes Hugh Bob and the Hustle to the stage this week Wednesday, August 26th.
Aug 25th, 2015 by Westown Association
The History of Kilbourn Avenue
Formerly Biddle and Cedar Streets, it was renamed and widened into grand civic lane.
Aug 24th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Nationally acclaimed group, Brother, expected to bring large crowd of fans to River Rhythms at Pere Marquette Park
Brother is a nationally acclaimed group that has been featured on “ER” and has toured the world.
Aug 18th, 2015 by Westown Association
Milwaukee Industrial Exposition Building, 1880s
Touted as the "finest in the country," the exposition hall on 5th and Kilbourn held a wide range of events.
Aug 18th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
The History of Plankinton Avenue
Once West Water St., it’s pretty short but long on history.
Aug 17th, 2015 by Carl Baehr
Common Council will review arena plan in series of meetings beginning August 31
News release from Alderman Michael J. Murphy
Aug 12th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Governor Walker signs Bucks arena bill into law
“The Milwaukee Bucks mean big bucks not just for Milwaukee, but for our entire state.”
Aug 12th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Will Bucks Break Their Lease?
Why the new arena deal will not lock down the franchise in Milwaukee
Aug 11th, 2015 by Pat Small
The Westown Farmers’ Market hosts Children’s Day Tomorrow
Children of all ages are welcome for this free event
Aug 11th, 2015 by Westown Association
Marcus Theaters® Promotes Three Leaders to Vice President Positions
All three promotions are effective immediately.
Aug 11th, 2015 by Marcus Theaters
The “Hardest working Midwest lounge band”- 5 Card Studs hit the River Rhythms Stage this Week
Miller products, wine and soda will be available at the Westown Beverage tent with all proceeds going to benefit the free event.
Aug 4th, 2015 by Westown Association
Common Council ready for substantive, public review of arena proposal
The downtown arena proposal is nearing a full review and deliberation by the Common Council.
Jul 28th, 2015 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Celebrate Gaufest with Copper Box and a Beer Garden at River Rhythms this Week
In celebration of the Gauverband NordAmerika national German Dance Competition in Milwaukee this week, River Rhythms plays host to German band Copper Box!
Jul 28th, 2015 by Westown Association
Rep. Brostoff Statement on Arena Deal “No” Vote
It is a bad deal for my neighbors in this Assembly District and for Milwaukee County.
Jul 28th, 2015 by Rep. Jonathan Brostoff
Rep. Bowen: Statement on a new Milwaukee Bucks arena
I couldn’t support the arena deal without reducing the $400 million financial burden on taxpayers, much of which will be paid for by Milwaukee residents.
Jul 28th, 2015 by State Rep. David Bowen
Rep. Barnes Statement on Milwaukee Bucks Arena Project Vote
“I will continue to work to ensure that this project will be a catalytic, once-in-a-generation opportunity for the city of Milwaukee and its families.”
Jul 28th, 2015 by Mandela Barnes
Is the The Spot 4MKE A Success?
Creative Alliance Milwaukee has added life to 4th and Wisconsin, but dare we ask for more?
Jul 27th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Midwest Blues Group, The Rockin’ Johnny Band, Headlines River Rhythms This Week
Miller products, wine and soda will be available at the Westown Beverage tent with all proceeds going to benefit the free event.
Jul 21st, 2015 by Westown Association
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
Riverwalk Boat Tours & Rentals
Russ Davis has built a small empire on the river with three waterside restaurants and his themed tours by boat offering food, drinks and fun.
Jul 20th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Bucks Arena Winners and Losers
We count 33 winners, from strip clubs to Scott Walker to the streetcar, and 12 losers, including Frank Gimbel, the Brewers and Seattle.
Jul 17th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Sen. Taylor statement on Senate passage of Bucks arena deal
"This is about more than basketball"
Jul 15th, 2015 by State Sen. Lena Taylor
Senate Approves Bucks Arena Deal
Statement from Senator Chris Larson On Passage of Arena Deal For Milwaukee
Jul 15th, 2015 by State Sen. Chris Larson
Rolling Stone Featured Rock Group, Trapper Schoepp, Debuts at River Rhythms this Week
Trapper Schoepp is a blend of rock and Wisconsin state pride.
Jul 14th, 2015 by Westown Association
Leana Grimm
"We have this humble innocence in our city that makes it one of a kind."
Jul 13th, 2015 by Newaukee
Streetcar Construction Starts in October
On-going engineering work continues to save millions of dollars. And anti-streetcar group has given up trying to stop the starter line.
Jul 10th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Arena proposal to be addressed during Tuesday town hall meeting
Alderman Robert J. Bauman will host meeting; Mayor Barrett to deliver presentation on proposal for new downtown arena
Jul 10th, 2015 by Ald. Bob Bauman
Downtown employees to enjoy week of summertime perks
Milwaukee Downtown to host Downtown Employee Appreciation Week July 27 – July 31
Jul 8th, 2015 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
