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Governor Scott Walker Announces “Pay Their Way” Plan for Milwaukee Bucks Arena
Governor Scott Walker today announced a first-of-its-kind “Pay Their Way” plan to grow the economy and protect state taxpayers from the loss of current and future tax revenue generated by the Milwaukee Bucks.
Jan 27th, 2015 by Gov. Scott Walker
Milwaukee Bucks Statement on Announcement by Gov. Scott Walker
“We thank Gov. Walker for his leadership and commitment to building a transformative, multi-purpose arena that will help revitalize Milwaukee.”
Jan 27th, 2015 by Milwaukee Bucks
700 Lofts Takes Shape in Westown
49 new apartments are slated to open in June 2015 on the west side of Downtown.
Jan 23rd, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
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
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
Four New Bus Routes Start Sunday
MCTS will include three more express lines, offering better service for high-demand routes.
Jan 16th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Why the Streetcar Won’t Work
The planned route will duplicate bus routes and won’t solve any of the city’s needs.
Jan 14th, 2015 by Samuel Jensen
Trocadero Sold; Eitel No Longer Lowlands Group Manager
Dramatic change means owners of Red Lion also own Trocadero, giving them both bars on "Tannery Row."
Dec 20th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Council asks state to study merger of Bradley Center, Wisconsin Center boards
News release from Alderman Terry L. Witkowski
Dec 18th, 2014 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
How Brutalism Changed the City
From grain elevators to art centers to university buildings, the impact of this bold 20th Century style can be seen in Milwaukee.
Dec 15th, 2014 by Christopher Hillard
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
Alex Lasry
"Marc, Wes, Jamie and the Bucks are determined to help rejuvenate the city."
Dec 8th, 2014 by Newaukee
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 endorses Mayor’s streetcar plan
“The Milwaukee Streetcar is a game changer for downtown.”
Dec 8th, 2014 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
How Will NBA Arena Benefit the City?
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver promises a new arena will launch a Downtown renewal. Is he right?
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Through the riots, see the pain, and learn from the lessons of Ferguson
Joint statement from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs, Alderman Ashanti Hamilton and Alderman Russell W. Stamper, II
Nov 25th, 2014 by Ald. Milele Coggs
A big league city needs big league public transit options
Statement of Alderman Nik Kovac November 19, 2014
Nov 19th, 2014 by Nik Kovac
Mayor’s doubling down on streetcar more about ego than good policy, leadership
Statement from Alderman Bob Donovan November 19, 2014
Nov 19th, 2014 by State Rep. Bob Donovan
Barrett Moving Forward With Streetcar
If Common Council approves at December 16 meeting, construction would start in late 2015, and Milwaukee would follow in footsteps of many other cities.
Nov 18th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
City Unveils New Plan to Build on $2.6 Billion in Downtown Investment by Moving the Streetcar Project Forward, Adding Lakefront Line
Plan Covers Lakefront Line, Utility Costs Without Property Tax Dollars; Operations Slated to Begin by 2018
Nov 18th, 2014 by Tom Barrett
Keep the Panther’s House Milwaukee’s Arena
“This town is big enough for the both of us.”
Nov 14th, 2014 by Student Association at the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee
Alexander Mitchell’s Belvedere, 1880s
Considered the finest structure of its kind in America, it still stands today at the Wisconsin Club.
Nov 12th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
51st Veterans Day Parade
Every branch of the service was represented, along with politicians, ROTC students, debutantes, Hmong police officers and military canines.
Nov 10th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Board Rightly Postpones Discussions on Tax for Basketball Arena
County Board Postpones Discussions on Tax for Basketball Arena
Nov 6th, 2014 by Sup. Deanna Alexander
Mitchell Mansion’s Classic Fountain, 1880
Photos of Alexander Mitchell's mansion and its classic fountain, 1880, and as the place looks today.
Nov 4th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Matt Dorner
"Milwaukee is truly a city on the rise..."
Nov 3rd, 2014 by Newaukee
County Executive Abele Reminds People That Guns Are Not Allowed at the Courthouse
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele wants to remind people that it is against the law to bring a gun to the Courthouse, even if you have a concealed carry license. In less than a month security officers have caught two people bringing guns into the Courthouse. In both instances the weapons were identified by security officers and sheriff’s deputies were immediately notified. “While public discussion around this issue has sometimes been confusing, let me be perfectly clear: state law does not allow people to bring weapons of any kind into the Courthouse. The specific statute is intended to keep public spaces like the Courthouse safe. We take the law and public safety very seriously,” County Executive Abele said. According to State Statute 175.60 (http://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/175/60), a licensee may not bring their weapon into “any portion of a building that is a county, state, or federal courthouse.”
Oct 23rd, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
Dispute Over Bucks Arena Goes National
New York Times dumps on Milwaukee business leaders, and city becoming divided on issue.
Oct 23rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
From the Hyatt Polaris Room
My goal was to duplicate the 1896 view of Milwaukee in the famous lithograph. Not quite, but great views anyway.
Oct 22nd, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
The Lush Landscaping of Alexander Mitchell’s Conservatory, 1880s
The famed photographer H. H. Bennett captured the splendor of the Mitchell mansion.
Oct 22nd, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
History Night Fundraiser to Benefit Court of Honor Restoration
The Wisconsin Club will play host to a History Night Fundraiser with proceeds benefiting the restoration of the Court of Honor monuments on West Wisconsin Avenue.
Oct 21st, 2014 by Westown Association
MPS hosting nearly 1,000 leaders from nation’s urban school districts
Challenges, best practices and reforms are the focuses of discussion at the Council of the Great City Schools annual conference
Oct 20th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
From Atop the Hilton Hotel
Make that the Hilton Milwaukee City Center, which, with its radio antenna, is about as tall as the U.S. Bank building, and offers stunning views.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
Alexander Mitchell’s Conservatory, Mid-1870s
The fabulously wealthy business man created an unusual, two-story conservatory within his home.
Oct 15th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Successful Milwaukee Angel Investor to Keynote gener8tor Premiere Night
Founder of Milwaukee’s First Angel Network, Jeff Rusinow, to Headline Startup Event
Oct 14th, 2014 by gener8tor
10 Reasons To Build Bucks Arena on Wisconsin Ave.
Building the new arena where Boston Store is located could have huge advantages for the team and the city.
Oct 8th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
New Apartment Building Approved at Pabst
Florida developer willing to undertake a project that no local developers will. The result will be 118 market-rate apartments, with no city financing.
Oct 8th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Exterior of Alexander Mitchell’s Mansion, Mid-1870s
What would soon be known as Grand Avenue became a row of millionaires' mansions.
Oct 7th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Germania Building to Become Apartments
118-year-old building would be converted to 74 apartments at prominent downtown corner.
Oct 6th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Equality Wins in Wisconsin
Milwaukee County Immediately Issuing Same Sex Marriage Licenses
Oct 6th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
From The Moderne
Its signature penthouse, known as “THIRTY 01,” may offer the best view of the city.
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
Alexander Mitchell’s Mansion, 1872
With his great wealth, he built a lovely home still standing today on 9th and Wisconsin, now the Wisconsin Club.
Oct 2nd, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Milwaukee Downtown Names Matt Dorner as Economic Development Director
Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21 has hired Matt Dorner as its new Economic Development Director
Sep 29th, 2014 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Plankinton Arcade, 1925
The Plankinton Arcade sits on the site of the former Plankinton House Hotel.
Sep 26th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Gimbel’s Building
The classic retailer is long gone, but the “ASQ Center” lives on.
Sep 25th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
Milwaukee Public Library
Giant Eagle sculptures outside of the central branch evince an intriguing history.
Sep 18th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
Inside the Plankinton House Hotel, 1908
Two historic views of the Plankinton House Hotel's impressive interior.
Sep 17th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Catholic Financial Life Building
The Modernist downtown property has a history of transition, and one heck of a view.
Sep 12th, 2014 by Brian Jacobson
Milwaukee’s New Bus System
MCTS is adding express service to more routes.
Sep 10th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
BarCampMilwaukee Returns
Annual unconference is back for another year.
Sep 8th, 2014 by Press Release
Plankinton House Hotel, 1886
Milwaukee had become a boom town, where Adam Gimbel would relocate his dry goods business.
Sep 3rd, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Will Republicans Support a Bucks Bailout?
It can’t get done without GOP legislators, but they have deeply felt reasons for opposing any deal.
Aug 28th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Plankinton House Hotel, 1867
Its owners would expand it over the decades to make sure it remained Milwaukee's finest hotel, but this is the original structure.
Aug 27th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Bublr Bikes Everywhere
Nine of the ten new stations have been installed -- and are getting plenty of ridership, as our photos show.
Aug 22nd, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Let Us All Praise Downtown Employees
This week is the 9th annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week. So start feeling appreciated. And check our list of the events.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
Opening Night of NEWaukee’s Night Market
Art, music, community and… shopping. Yes, it was all happening at the Night Market.
Jul 17th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Night Market Rising
Part public art, part market, new pavilion on W. Wisconsin Ave. replaces surface parking.
Jul 11th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Bradley Center, Wisconsin Center efforts should go hand-in-hand
Alderman Witkowski news conference will call for changes in board structures
Jul 10th, 2014 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
How UWM Deal Will Affect the Bucks
UWM’s naming rights for old U.S. Cellular Arena could change where new NBA arena is built -- and what happens to Bradley Center.
Jul 3rd, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Easy Parking in Downtown Milwaukee?
City unveils sign system to guide drivers to garages with available parking spots.
Jun 27th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Refuge Smoothie Café
Joshua Janis is building an empire of fruit smoothies, one cafe at a time.
Jun 27th, 2014 by Lisa Bonvissuto
Mayor Tom Barrett and the Department of Public Works Announce New Advanced Parking Guidance System in Downtown Milwaukee
Electronic signs with parking information are “live”
Jun 25th, 2014 by City of Milwaukee
State Freezes Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Worried about the cost, Gov. Walker and WEDC have halted program with big benefits for Milwaukee.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Host Watch and Clock Collectors – June 17-21
NAWCC is expecting 1,500 attendees from across the country at its 2014 National Convention from June 17-21 at the Wisconsin Center.
Jun 17th, 2014 by VISIT Milwaukee
The Remarkable Impact of the Deep Tunnel
Once widely maligned, the project was the key to transforming the Milwaukee River.
Jun 12th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Downtown launches Dining Week and Milwaukee Trolley Loop tomorrow
Signaling the start of summer, Milwaukee Downtown, Business Improvement District #21 will roll out two programs tomorrow – Downtown Dining Week and the Milwaukee Trolley Loop.
Jun 4th, 2014 by Milwaukee Downtown, BID 21
Business forum tomorrow to highlight U.S. – Indonesia opportunities
Milwaukee will play host to a business forum tomorrow that will highlight the opportunities for investment in and trade with the Southeast Asian nation.
Jun 3rd, 2014 by Joe Davis, Sr.
Posner Building To Become Apartments
Highly visible, mostly vacant building in Westown being restored.
May 29th, 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
Four Plans to Save the Bucks
But can any of the plans create the new NBA arena they need?
May 15th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Who Will Be Streetcar Operator?
The city? A private company? The downtown BID? Maybe Ald. Bauman? No one really knows.
May 8th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Creational Trails Announces Programming Series
Installations and programming along West Wisconsin Ave. & Beerline Trail to enact creative placemaking
May 7th, 2014 by Greater Milwaukee Committee
2,500+ Milwaukee children set to perform together at 45th MPS’ Biennial Music Festival, celebrating 90 years of student musicians
Final rehearsals begin Tuesday for Wednesday event at U.S. Cellular Arena; comes as MPS continues to increase number of art, music and physical education teachers
May 6th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Sarah Tomczyk
"We need local companies to start tapping into the millennial generation for their ideas and insights in building a better Milwaukee."
May 6th, 2014 by Newaukee
Who’s On Third, the New Downtown Bar
It's a (mostly) classic American pub with plenty of TVs for Brewers games.
Apr 30th, 2014 by Mrinal Gokhale
Common Ground Will Fight New Bucks Owners If No “Fair Play”
Group serves notice: any plan for new arena must include $200 million for children's playgrounds and athletic fields.
Apr 29th, 2014 by Brendan O’Brien
Marc Marotta’s Mequon McMansion
The Foley lawyer and Bradley Center chairman will be helping taxpayers see the wisdom of building a new NBA arena.
Apr 28th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Common Ground Focused on Public Funding
Offer Congratulations to New Bucks Owners and Thanks for Interest in Milwaukee
Apr 22nd, 2014 by Common Ground Southeastern Wisconsin
Why the Bucks Arena is Downtown — And Will Stay There
If not for an obnoxiously insistent mayor, the Bradley Center would have been built in the Menomonee Valley.
Apr 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee Bucks President and Owner Herb Kohl Introduces New Team Ownership and Announces $100 Million Gift for Arena
Herb Kohl, Milwaukee Bucks President and Owner, today announced that he has entered into a signed purchase agreement to transfer ownership of the Bucks to Wesley Edens and Marc Lasry.
Apr 16th, 2014 by Press Release
‘Food Truck Thursdays’ Return to the Courthouse
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele welcomes back some of the best food on wheels when Food Truck Thursday returns to the Courthouse on Thursday, April 17th.
Apr 16th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
10th Street Reopening TODAY
Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele will officially reopen 10th Street in front of the Courthouse at 3pm today.
Apr 11th, 2014 by County Executive Chris Abele
We Hate This Boston Store Subsidy!
Common Council members all complain about the TIF for Boston Store, then pass it 11-3.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Dave Reid
Cesar Chavez city worker holiday proposal to be heard by Finance and Personnel Committee
City employees would have the option of taking off on March 31 annually as a holiday observing the birthday of American labor and civil rights champion Cesar E. Chavez.
Mar 25th, 2014 by Ald. Tony Zielinski
The Sadly Sinking City
A declining water table is causing wooden piles below downtown buildings to rot. The latest casualty: a 1904 building across from the convention center was demolished.
Mar 19th, 2014 by Michael Horne
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
From the Sheriff to Irish dancers, it was all smiles in the parade.
Mar 16th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
County Board Chairwoman Marina Dimitrijevic To Hold “Coffee & Culture” Discussion March 14 at the Milwaukee Public Museum
Chat Sessions Designed to Discuss County Cultural, Recreational and Entertainment Needs
Mar 13th, 2014 by Ald. Marina Dimitrijevic
46th Annual National Black Law Students Association Convention at the Hilton 3/12-16
Convention at Hill in March
Mar 13th, 2014 by VISIT Milwaukee
Wisconsin Center’s Leadership Adrift?
Many of the board's seats are either vacant or held by legally unqualified individuals.
Mar 10th, 2014 by Michael Horne
