Jeramey Jannene

Interstate 94 Expansion Gets Cold Reception at City Hall

Over $1 billion for 54 blocks. Bauman asks where else the money could go?

Committee Rejects Ann Wilson’s FPC Reappointment

But even if council affirms rejection, Wilson could continue to serve.

Work Resuming On Explosion-Damaged River One

The damage will cost millions. The cause of explosion is still under investigation.

Why So Many Police Chiefs?

Milwaukee's police leadership has become a surreal version of musical chairs. What’s going on?

Riverwest Hostel Becoming Cooperative Housing Facility

Plus: Wisconsin Center District sells debt for expansion.

Republicans Cry Foul About Election

Ron Johnson, Robin Vos and Mark Belling get aboard the Trump crazy train.

No Early Voting at Miller Park, Fiserv Forum

City fears legal challenges of sites not approved at June emergency meeting.

Board Approves Harriet Tubman Park

Wahl Park will be renamed for Tubman, and another park will likely be renamed for Wahl.

A Q+A with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes

Members can join in as we chat with Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes about issues of the day.

National Guard Will Work Election, Again

Guards will work polls in all 72 counties.

Virtual Q+A with Theo Lipscomb

Urban Milwaukee President Jeramey Jannene will interview former Milwaukee County Board Chairman Theo Lipscomb.

Last Call for Virtual Q+A With Rep. Bowen

Jeramey Jannene interviews state legislator and you can ask questions, too. Free tickets for members!

Task Force Plan Targets Reckless Driving

City-County Carjacking and Reckless Driving Task Force contains strategies to combat problem.

Virtual Q+A With State Rep. David Bowen

Hear Bowen discuss his time in the legislature, and his involvement in protests against racial injustice.

A Virtual Q+A with Rep. Jonathan Brostoff

Jeramey Jannene will interview Brostoff about state issues, his participation in George Floyd protests and more. Don't miss it.

“Defund the Police” Being Painted on Water Street

Juneteenth Flag Flys Over Milwaukee

Why the Protests Won’t End

9 reasons why the protests are different this time.

March Lead by Frank Nitty Heads East on Wisconsin

Nitty Leads Peaceful March While Protecting Against Assassination

Seventh-day is a charm as two large marches take place without incident

Park Lafayette Developer in Federal Prison

Warren N. Barr, 68, nets seven-plus year term in $22.8 million 2014 Chicago mortgage fraud scheme.

Armed Man Joins Protest, To Protect Frank Nitty

Today’s Protests Get Underway

Peaceful March Leader Frank Nitty Arrested

Sheriff's deputies arrested influential leader. Mayor Barrett reportedly opposed detainment.

Are Police Overreacting to Protests?

So says ACLU, others. Others want a tougher response. What’s the proper balance?

Are Cars Central to Protest in Milwaukee?

Amtrak Hiawatha Train Replaced By Bus During Pandemic

Service already cut from seven round trips per day to one.

How Hamilton Lost Council Presidency

Will bad feelings linger over Cavalier Johnson’s victory?

Campaign Aims To Buy Gift Cards for Bus Drivers

Crowdfunding campaign looks to raise $15,000 to thank transit employees for keeping things rolling.

Restaurant Owners Talk About Hardships

Pandemic shutdown hurting employees and government not helping enough, say owners.

List of Restaurants Offering Delivery, Carryout

List growing as many restaurants change focus to carryout to slow virus.

Stone Creek Temporarily Closes In Response to Coronavirus

Plus: New restaurants announce plans to open later this year.

Milwaukee Preparing for the Arrival of Coronavirus

Scale of virus outbreak in Wisconsin doubles during press conference as Barrett asks Evers to declare statewide emergency.

Restaurant To Be Named Later Opens Next Month at Miller Park

Yes, that's the name. Plus: Shakeup at Mayfair Collection, new candle bar in Walker's Point, 42 Ale House closing.

14 Election Winners, Losers

Beyond the ballot totals, behind the scenes, who were the other election winners and losers?

Italian-inspired Aperitivo Now Open

Plus: A Taco Bell is planned for Capitol Dr. and Kegel’s Inn closes for remodeling.

Snack Boys Moving to the East Side

Plus: Triciclo Peru introduces new menu items and Red June Cafe closes.

Summerfest Flush With Cash

Festival has $47 million net fund balance. Aldermen say it can afford to pay for police services.

New York-Style Bagels Coming to Walker’s Point

Plus: a coffee shop for Midtown Center and Bay View gets more tacos.

NEWaukee Will Create “The Beacon” in Walker’s Point

Social architecture firm will redevelop former Ballet space into hub for creatives.

Big Blue Building Adds Signature Sign

That's 310W, folks. New sign adds street-level ID for $30 million redevelopment.

Milwaukee’s Sweetest Story

Once among nation’s top 5 candy producers, with 16 companies and the fabled Giant Bar.

Green Project at ‘Tent City’ Site Finalized

City, state, MMSD cooperate on stormwater project. But its timing raises questions.

The Mess at Fire & Police Commission

Key city agency seems to be in very big trouble. Why?

Summerfest Pays No Net Rent

Charges ethnic festivals more rent than it pays city, like “a greedy landlord,” alderman charges.

Summerfest Got $48 Million in Gifts

Total donations from 2010 to 2018 helped pay for CEO Don Smiley’s "caviar lifestyle"?

Rite-Hite May Move to Reed Street Yards

Plus: Water leak delays BMO Tower, city exploring Plan B for former Schlitz tavern.

Who Lost the Strauss Brands Deal?

State Sen. Lena Taylor helped kill a deal bringing hundreds of jobs to depressed Century City area.

Civic Accelerator Returning

Co:Lab pairs young professionals with business improvement districts to address problems.

New 414 Bar + Kitchen Has a History?

Cambria Hotel bar honors Brew City with tap and drink menu. And this isn't the first bar at this site.

Could Federal Grant Have Saved Bus Routes?

Some question how Abele administration used federal grant money.

Indeed Brewing Opens This Weekend

Minneapolis company's Walker's Point facility will have brewery and taproom.

Should Barrett Worry About Reelection?

Another easy win seems certain. Which may not be so good for Milwaukee.

Koeffler House A ‘Grand Old East Side Home’

The historic Koeffler House, saved by historic designation in the 80's, will become a boutique hotel.

Sas-Pérez Appointed to City Plan Commission

Mayor appoints south side leader to design and zoning oversight board.

Inside Cream City Hostel

A tour of the 52-bed Riverwest hostel that will open just in time for Summerfest.

Urban Milwaukee Celebrates 11th Anniversary

Readers and writers mingle and celebrate at Villa Terrace's Renaissance Garden.

City’s First Hostel Opens June 23rd

Cream City Hostel in Riverwest will open its doors to community before guests arrive.

Centro Cafe Opens Adjoining Bar

Plus: Maurer's opens downtown and financial nightmare for Sweet Rings doughnut shop.

New Arts Cafe in Walker’s Point

Plus: Eulogy for Joe Bartolotta. And Laughing Taco closes at Crossroads Collective.

City’s Most Impressive Sports Bar Ever?

Bucks give a sneak peak of "The MECCA." Whoa, is it elevated.

Park East Land Back on the Market

Plus: Milwaukee Athletic Club redevelopment advances, Oriental Theatre project hits next phase.

Mitchell St. Group Wins YP Week Contest

Civic/business group wins $5,000 for plan to turn Modjeska Theatre into community center.

5 Can’t-Miss YPWeek Events

Top picks from a week of events for young professionals and those young at heart.

Former Carleton School to Become Housing

Plus: Bradley Foundation moving to Hammes Building.

Northridge Mall Worth $2.5 Million

The three buildings need $6 million in repairs. Oh, how a mighty mall has fallen.

Ikon Hotel Deal Gets First Approval

Plus: A Waukesha jail is now an apartment building.

Crossroads Food Hall Adds Oyster Bar

Plus: Bartolotta opens Mckinley Round House on the lake, two new restaurants at St. Kate's.

Nomad World Pub Worth $1.75 Million

The sales price is $1 million more than its assessed value.

What Milwaukee Means to Democrats

The city’s selection for Democratic Convention is symbolic. But of what?

Kiley’s Chestnut Grove Provokes Hot Debate

Should it be saved? Or past its prime? At stake is the past and future of a changing city.

DNR Will Plant 100,000 Trees

Donation from private company will fund plantings in several state forests.

Milwaukee’s Pedestrian Plan

James Hannig and Michael Amsden join the podcast to talk about laying the groundwork for a more walkable city.

New Cafe Opening in Silver City

Plus: Kitt's to reopen, Fairgrounds Coffee & Tea comes to Yankee Hill, but no more food trucks for W. National Ave.

Downtown Gets New Pasta Restaurant

Plus: New halal restaurant for Mitchell St., new pasta bar at East Side food hall.

Not All Conservatives Oppose Streetcar

In fact, some argue New Urbanism enhances conservative values.

Episode 011 – Bruce Murphy on We Energies, Foxconn

Why does We Energies advertise? And how can someone keep up on ever-changing Foxconn deal?

City’s First Food Truck Park Coming

Plus: New pizzeria on Capital Dr. and Waterford Wines will move, expand.

Episode 010 – Jeremy Fojut of NEWaukee and Bruce Murphy

What's Milwaukee’s social architecture firm up to? And how does a stadium naming rights deal signal a wealth gap?

Episode 009 – Light the Hoan

Is it worth it? Campaign members join the show to make their case.

Episode 006 – 2018 in Review

Jeramey Jannene and Dave Reid recap the top Urban Milwaukee articles and topics from 2018.

Big Condo Project Coming

City's first major condo project since Great Recession planned for Lower East Side.

New Wine and Spirits for the Fiserv Forum

Plus: Umami Moto returns, a new butcher shop is coming to Walker's Point and it's last call for Mi-Key's.

Episode 005 – Developer Juli Kaufmann

Milwaukee's quadruple bottom line real estate developer joins the show.

Mi-Key’s Has Closed

But will hold two last special events. The final event on New Year's Eve.

Schlitz Park, River House Sold to Out-of-State Investors

Plus: Masonic Hotel construction planned for 2019.

The 27 Bedrooms of Chris Abele

New Shorewood manse gives him three places worth $8.2 million, though one may be sold.

Episode 004 – Developer Tim Gokhman

Real estate developer joins the show to talk food halls, mass timber and more.

Episode 003

Architect Chris Socha joins the show to discuss the redevelopment of the Grand Avenue Mall.

3rd Street Market Hall Coming Downtown

Plus: new Brewer's Hill breakfast tavern, west side catfish restaurant and Drink Wisconsibly pub.

BMO Tower Takes Shape

More than 20 floors from its peak, new building already has dramatic effect on downtown corner.

Episode 001

Guests Bruce Murphy and Alderman Nik Kovac join Jeramey Jannene to talk city issues.

New Latin Restaurant on Burnham St.

Plus: a new cafe on Jackson St., new Fifth Ward bar, new Walker's Point brewery.

Pay Hike for City Politicians Is On Hold

Ald. Chantia Lewis delays vote on 13.6% raise she and some other colleagues want. Mayor threatens veto.

Cream City Hostel Buys Building

Partners hope to open unique Riverwest hostel for travelers in May 2019.

Big Week of Real Estate News

The Couture, Michels and streetcar headline a busy week.

Best Mac ‘n Cheese in the State?

Plus: More Mexican for Bay View, more sausages for West Allis.

The Couture Still in Limbo

Plus: Plans to convert two schools to apartments advance, more affordable housing in Walker's Point

More Apartments in Walker’s Point

A big week of real estate news as a bunch of projects move forward.

Council Okays Market-Based Parking Fees

But Tony Zielinski adamantly opposes it, joined by four other council members.