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From GameStop To Wingstop on 27th Street
Shuttered video game store could soon house fast food chain.
Jul 31st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Movie Theater To Become Event Venue
New life for 29-year-old cinema would include weddings, corporate events.
Nov 22nd, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Royal India’s Reign Ends, Another Restaurant Planned
S. 27th Street space isn't slated to be vacant for long.
Mar 29th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
The Downer Theatre Has Closed
East Side movie theater went dark on Sept. 19, after nearly 108 years in operation.
Sep 20th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Water Company Moving To Downtown
Plus: Marcus closes its only Milwaukee theater, WHEDA offers new downpayment program and a recap of week's real estate news.
Sep 17th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Playgrounds Hosting Foam Bubble Parties
Piles of fluffy fun at Franklin Square, Green Bay and Clovernook Playfields on Aug. 2.
Jul 26th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in June
12 new places to check out for coffee, lunch or an upscale dinner.
Jul 3rd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Public Meetings Upcoming On Redesign Of Two Major Southside Streets
National and Oklahoma will see major changes. Meetings give chance for questions and feedback.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
WHSF Hosts Taco Dinner Fundraiser
Hispanic group's all-you-can-eat event will raise scholarship funds for local students.
Apr 18th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Buffalo Wild Wings TIF Could Fund Road Repairs
Repairs and speed bumps for 8 southside streets. Plus: a recap of week's real estate news.
Dec 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
County Board District 12 Election Preview
Four candidates, with no incumbent, running for south-side county supervisor seat. Here are their views.
Feb 14th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Franklin Square Playfield Opens
It's the sixth renovated playfield reopened by MPS and Milwaukee Recreation.
Jun 29th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
2021 Mayor’s Design Awards Announced
From big to small, the mayor picks 25 winners in 10 different aldermanic districts.
Jun 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Report Shows Parks Need More Equity
A nation-wide problem. In Milwaukee persons of color have access to 70% less park space.
May 27th, 2021 by Shamane Mills
Mad Chicken Opening on South Side
Fried chicken chain opening second location in city and sixth in the state at 27th and Oklahoma.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
MPS Revamps Southgate Playfield
Playfield with 77% less asphalt opens. Plus: alll the week's real estate news.
Oct 18th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Draws Praise for Work Addressing COVID-19
Organization provided tests for over two-thirds of cases on south side. Officials say it is slowing spread.
Apr 25th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
COVID-19 Cluster Growing on City’s South Side
Hispanic community being hard hit by fast growing cluster.
Apr 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Custer Playfield Reopens
New playground, basketball courts and walking path are part of $25 million city recreation plan.
Sep 16th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
Milwaukee Recreation Reopens Custer Playfield
Saturday, September 14 at 11:30 a.m.
Sep 11th, 2019 by Milwaukee Recreation
Columbia Playfield Reopens
Revamped north side park boasts a playground, basketball courts, splash pad and more.
Aug 19th, 2019 by Jack Fennimore
Effort Improves City’s Recreation Areas
MPS has invested $12 million in rebuilding, renovating outdoor athletic and play facilities.
Jul 9th, 2019 by Andrea Waxman
Mazos Is a Tasty Time Warp
Serving ground daily, never frozen burgers since 1934. Delicious.
Sep 20th, 2017 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Pulaski & Carmen Partnership Has Growing Pains
Questions persist on whether Pulaski teachers and students have much input.
May 12th, 2016 by Jabril Faraj
Ald. Witkowski to host South Side Garden District history discussions
South Side residents with memories of the Airway Theater, the Palomar Roller Skating Rink, the pole sitter at Southgate or the days of the North Shore Line will have two unique opportunities in December to share their experiences and pictures and reminisce with their neighbors.
Nov 19th, 2015 by Ald. Terry Witkowski
Zepnick Announces Run for Milwaukee City Council
South Side Democratic Legislator remains focused on improving workforce development with good paying jobs, safe and sound neighborhoods, rebuilding Milwaukee’s public infrastructure, and maintaining a strong education system.
Apr 6th, 2015 by Josh Zepnick
South 27th Street Construction Delayed Until Spring
State DOT blames bad weather and a regional shortage of concrete for the delay.
Nov 23rd, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Picketers Protest at South Side Walmart
Current and former workers demand full time jobs and higher pay.
Jun 5th, 2014 by Tracey Pollock
Jim Brozek
Inspired by people at work, Brozek has for decades captured laborers of all kinds in his photos.
Nov 5th, 2013 by Judith Ann MoriartyNeighborhood Buildings
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2005-2025 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Future site of Carmen Schools of Science and Technology high school.
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2725 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Two-stall commercial building.
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3146 S. 27th St.
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3172-3174 S. 27th St.
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3300 S. 25th St.
Southside park
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St. Luke’s Medical Center
Multi-building hospital complex in Milwaukee's Southgate neighborhood. The tallest portion is a 12-story tower, completed in 2004. That tower portion was designed by Kahler Slater.
