Story Hill

Hawley Road Will Close, Won’t Reopen Until 2028

A segment of the road will be closed for freeway construction.

Fat Valdy’s Reopening Scrapped, New Restaurant Planned

Blue Mound building will house second location for southside restaurant.

Top City Official Resigns

Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.

New Owners To Take Over Charles E. Fromage

Longtime friends plan to continue west-side bistro as is.

Milwaukee Wins Funding To Repair Two Bridges

Bridges on north and south sides will be overhauled with help of federal funding.

Story Hill BKC Has So Many Menus

And what a fine feast you can have with them.

Mexican Restaurant That Was Pandemic Casualty Reopening on Blue Mound Road

Fat Valdy's plans to reopen this summer with a new look, feel and menu.

Longest Tenured Council Member, Michael Murphy, Not Seeking Reelection

But he could run for Comptroller. First elected in 1989, Murphy announces he won't run for reelection.

What Is The Future Of Doyne Park?

Golf course closed in 2022. Park could become a natural prairie or mountain bike trail.

Intimate Seafood Restaurant 1033 Opens in Walker’s Point

Plus: Changes at Shorewood's Buttermint, Mochidon comes to town and Summerfest's 2023 menu.

How Would Widening I-94 Affect City Residents?

Citizens discuss potholes, noise pollution, public transit as state advances freeway plan.

Meat on the Street Closes Operations

Filipino street food business closes food truck and Public Museum kiosk.

Preston Cole Will Lead Department of Administration

Former DNR Secretary and City Hall veteran returning to city government.

Milwaukee Scores Four James Beard Semifinalist Nominations

Several Milwaukee chefs becoming regulars on the annual awards list.

Maxie’s Expanding Catering, Takeout Operation

Owner thinks restaurants need new revenue streams to survive post-pandemic business environment.

City Selling Old Capitol Drive Fire Station

Two bidders vying for property.

Brewers, Black Shoe Hospitality and Delaware North Sportservice Unveil Reimagined Culinary Program at American Family Field

Fans Will Experience New Menu Items “Powered By” the Culinary Talents Behind Maxie’s, Blue’s Egg and Story Hill BKC

Milwaukee Has 9 James Beard Award Semifinalists

Milwaukee restaurants, chefs and restaurateurs among those honored by prestigious awards.

A ’60s-Style Restaurant For Shorewood

Opening this week. Plus: A new pizza purveyor, new Mexican restaurant and The Vanguard's new menu.

New Upscale Shorewood Restaurant, New Vegan Cafe

Plus: Mistral closes and Tess chef leaves to start "Mad Mexican' pop-up restaurant.

Return of the Brown Bottle

Plus!: New Riverwest and East Side taverns, Layton Ave. sports bar, Third Ward coffee-wine bar and two new Downtown coffeehouses.

Kelly’s Dugout Opening on Layton Avenue

The family owners of Kelly's Bleachers and Dug Out 54 are opening a new place in the Town of Lake neighborhood.

Where To Get Free Food, Low-Cost Meals

Updated list of food pantries, meal distribution sites and more.

Supervisor Weishan Rallies Opposition to Planned Expansion of I-94

New Mexican Restaurant Opening

Plus: new Central American-style brunch. And Tenuta's on Howard closing.

Evers Is Wrong on I-94 Expansion

The proposal doesn't learn from history and contradicts the approach of Biden, Buttigieg.

Latin American Restaurant Coming to Story Hill

Caliente Kitchen & Rum Bar is opening at 51st and Bluemound.

WMV Monday Music at The FireHouse: Dave Schoepke & Kristen Kieckhaefer

Trump Has Weakened 125 Environmental Rules

Many have been wiped out entirely, analysis finds. 40 more rollbacks planned.

Strengthening the Local Music Scene During the Pandemic

Hike to Support the Urban Ecology Center

Plus, a virtual Doors Open Milwaukee, and outdoor movie night and it's Walkers Point Appreciation Week.

WMV Monday Music at the FireHouse: Before Nitrogen

Evers Considering Abandoned $1.1 Billion I-94 Expansion

The project was dropped by Gov. Scott Walker over it's huge price tag.

Gov. Evers Announces I-94 East-West Corridor Project to Move Forward

Project expected to create between 6,000 and 10,000 jobs in Wisconsin

Catholic School Tax Change Would Cost City

Archdiocese seeks legislation whereby schools leased for profit would still be tax exempt.

12 Hot Milwaukee Restaurants and 88Nine DJs Pair Mouthwatering Dishes With Inspired Sounds at SoundBites

Several New Restaurants Featured at Event Feb. 6 at The Ivy House

Season Nine of “Around the Corner with John McGivern Premieres February 6th

Season nine of Around the Corner with John McGivern premieres on Thursday, February 6 at 7:00 p.m. on Milwaukee PBS

Islands of Brilliance Announces 5th Annual Colors & Chords Fundraiser to Support Neurodiverse Talent Development

Tickets to the 2019 Colors & Chords event are $50 for adults and include four tickets to the Food Truck Village.

Mackenzie Kliesmet

"I love my city. I love watching it take steps forward. Milwaukee is home."

New Pizzeria, New Waffle Place Coming

Press Au Marché coming to Third Ward, new Ian's Pizza on West Side.

Milwaukee Peach Week 2019 Kicks-Off Today

First annual event announces local pairings, partnerships and dinners all celebrating the peak of peach season

New Pizza Restaurant in Story Hill

Plus: MECCA Sports Bar announces grand opening and last call for Black Restaurant Week.

Topher Witt

"There is so much beauty in Milwaukee."

Andrew Capelle

"I think the completion of the streetcar will be a game changer for the city."

Urban Milwaukee Celebrates 10th Birthday

Crowd packs Pabst Brewery & Taproom for publication's 10th anniversary.

Jessi Young

"My biggest hope for Milwaukee is for less segregation and more equality."

New Downtown Mexican Restaurant

Plus: French restaurant for the Third Ward, second Blue's Egg for Shorewood

19th Annual NARI Milwaukee Tour of Remodeled Homes to Feature 19 Project Locations

Admission for the Tour of Remodeled Homes is $15 in advance, and $20 at the door of the projects, with proceeds benefiting the Aurora Cancer Care.

38 Milwaukee Wine Bars

The city is bursting with great places to sip and learn about wine and wine culture.

Cristian Vega

"I truly believe that it’s an amazing time to be in Milwaukee."

Milwaukee NARI Bestows Wisconsin Remodeler of the Year and Local Achievement Awards

Milwaukee NARI is an elite association of the best home improvement and remodeling professionals and those in businesses who are affiliated with the industry.

State Roads Are Second Worst in Nation

Walker’s unwillingness to spend on highways causing huge problems.

Record-breaking Milwaukee Film Festival Attendance; 9% Increase to 84,702

The Blood is at the Doorstep wins Allan H. (Bud) and Suzanne L. Selig Audience Award

Fall Floral Show “Flower Power” Brings Back the ’60s

Opening Sept. 23, at The Domes

Pop-Up Pasta, Beer & Burgers, Coffee Crawl

Plus a new bar with more than 40 arcade games. Is this a great city or what?

NEWaukee and Milwaukee County Partner to Showcase East-West Bus Rapid Transit Project

The Bus Rapid Transit Detour led by Adam Carr will include stops on or within walking distance to the planned BRT line.

New Downtown Steakhouse

And new vegetarian place at Public Market.

David Berka

"My favorite Milwaukee tradition is the annual Milwaukee Film Festival."

It’s time for Mulchfest 2017

Mulchfest is an annual event to help keep Christmas trees out of the landfill.

Milwaukee NARI Announces 2017 Officers and Directors

Milwaukee NARI is an elite association of the best home improvement and remodeling professionals in the area.

Try Maxie’s for Mardi Gras

Celebration starts today, peaks tomorrow. On other days, the happy hour is always fun.

Top Milwaukee chefs + 88Nine DJs = An evening that sounds as good as it tastes

88Nine Radio Milwaukee invites the community to its fifth annual SoundBites event February 11 at the Iron Horse Hotel

New Marathon Will Bring 4,500 Runners to City Streets

Come cheer them on, but plan ahead if you're taking the bus or parking overnight.

14 Choices for Halloween Fun

Food, drinks and fright at events like Fetish Friday, Harry Potter Halloween and Trolley Bar Crawl.

Restaurant Coming to New Bay View Hotel

And Horny Goat bar will close after six years in business.

BKC Offers Unique Drinks, Snacks

And it’s the perfect place for a drink before Milwaukee Film Fest screenings at the Times.

Hotel Foster (The Sequel)

East Side bar has a special happy hour for Milwaukee Film Festival goers, plus film/drink pairings.

Brady Street Won’t Get Camp Bar

Owner backs off from plan to put bar in old hardware store building. So what will take its place?

Milwaukee/NARI Home Improvement Council Announces 2015 Officers and Directors

Officers and directors for 2015.

Community and Elected Leaders Oppose WISDOT’s ‘Billion Dollar Boondoggle’ At Hearing on I-94 East-West Corridor

WISDOT’s Preferred Options Are Poorly Outlined, Costly, Wasteful, and Require Higher Taxes, Fees

Ald. Bauman urges state to allocate more transportation funding to local projects

News release from Alderman Robert Bauman

New business continues “green” trend at 51st and Blue Mound

Story Hill BKC, a wine bar and spirits shop serving an array of food and drink options, is opening fully today.

New 18-Story Downtown Building Breaks Ground

The $102 million, 18-story tower at 833 E. Michigan is huge development, with no city financing. The full story, with photos and building renderings.

Mayor Barrett released the following statement regarding the possibility of double-decking Interstate 94 on the west side of Milwaukee:

"I’m mystified as to why the Governor has not taken the Stadium Interchange's double deck option off the table."

Demolition work to commence on Wisconsin Avenue Bridge

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) will begin demolition work tonight (Friday) on the north half of the existing Wisconsin Avenue Bridge over US 41.

Stone Quarry in Menomonee Valley, 1880s

Wisconsin was a leading state for quarries. This one was where Miller Park is now located.

Why the Zoo Interchange Project Should Be Stopped

It will cost more than entire federal budget for biking and pedestrian projects.

Walker Delays On Three Tough Issues

No decision before election on new Bucks arena, proposed Kenosha casino and how to fund new highway construction.

More New Bars Opening

A brew pub, a southern style saloon, a wine bar. The list of new places planned is long.

MPS Funding Continues to Decline

Loss of 19,000 students since 2003 and recent decline in its charter schools pushes revenue downward.

Why Judge Delayed Zoo Interchange Expansion

Federal judge says law requires study of impact on mass transit and suburban sprawl; ruling could affect other highway projects.

Federal judge’s decision on Zoo Interchange Environmental Impact Statement creates opportunity for new direction in transportation investment

Alderman Bauman calls for new alternative for I-94 rebuilding project that would invest in freeway rebuilding, local road reconstruction and expansion of Milwaukee Streetcar

South Siders Concerned about I-94 Changes

DOT proposals for exits and entrances at 26th and 35th streets worry area residents.

Freeway Expansion Could Move South

I-94 could be straightened to run through current Miller Park parking lots. Brewers are open to this option.

Double-Decker Freeway For Milwaukee?

Rising 40 feet high, it could be destructive to the Story Hill neighborhood.

Books Aren’t Banned Here

Little free libraries are welcome in Milwaukee -- unlike in Whitefish Bay.