Jim Plaisted

Water Street Could Become Pedestrian Haven in Third Ward

Wider sidewalks, fewer traffic lanes contemplated.

New Beer Garden For Third Ward

The Third Ward Beer Garden opens Friday, featuring local and imported beer, cocktails and live music.

It’s Time to Sleigh the Holidays!

Christmas in the Ward Brings an Old-Fashioned Holiday Celebration to the Heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward on Friday, Dec. 2

Historic Third Ward Association Names Jordan Dechambre Marketing & Communications Director

Local Marketing Vet Tapped to Lead Non-Profit’s Marketing, PR, Social Media & Events

Third Ward Apartments Design Overhauled

But architectural review board raises many issues for planned apartment complex. Expect more changes and a new city street.

Christmas in the Ward returns to the heart of Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward Friday, December 3, 2021

New Park Opens in Historic Third Ward

New Gas Light Park is small and all about the children.

Third Ward Fundraising for Gas Light Park

Playground would be the first in the neighborhood.

Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward Association receives $10,000 matching challenge grant to fund new playground in Gas Light Park

Summer Gallery Night MKE to be held online July 13 through July 18

Milwaukee’s original gallery hop event goes virtual during pandemic.

Boarded Up Businesses Appear Across Milwaukee

Modern furniture store, a grocery store and gas stations are all covered in plywood.

Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward Association and City of Milwaukee Business Improvement District No. 2 Support Neighborhood Restaurants and Retailers During Global Pandemic

Sculpture Milwaukee Announces 2020 Expansion into The Historic Third Ward

Brady St. BID Head Heads to Shorewood

Steph Salvia also quitting Downer Ave. BID to head suburban business district.

Public Market Scores Gimbel’s Sign

Classic, 86-pound plaque from 1920s joins a sign from rival Boston Store.

“Christmas in the Ward” Kicks Off Annual Holiday Tradition

Presented by PNC Bank, the free event includes family-friendly activities

Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN) Selects Historic Third Ward Location

Local non-profit to open new regional arts center with gallery, marketplace, and expanded programming in former Elements East location.

Return of The Tomato Wars

The East Side’s Tomato Romp returns this Saturday for its biggest, messiest year yet.

DNA Fundraiser for Cathedral Square Friends!

The Downtown Neighbors Association is holding their Holiday Party and proceeds from the event will go to help Cathedral Square Friends.

30th Anniversary of Christmas in the Ward to take place in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward Friday, November 30, 2018

Catalano Square is the place to be when the event kicks off on Friday, November 30.

Historic Third Ward Association lends its support to 9th Annual Small Business Saturday® and Shop Small® Movement to drive commerce to small businesses

Small Business Saturday celebrates the diversity of small businesses across the U.S.

Fans and Friends Gear Up for a Street Party as the Historic Third Welcomes Harley-Davidson®

Ample free motorcycle parking will be available on city streets throughout the neighborhood during all of Labor Day weekend.

Oh, That New Zealand-Style Food Truck

Third Ward board mulls over a food truck. Plus: a plan to develop land under the freeway.

Third Ward Firehouse Conversion Approved

1915 riverfront building at foot of Water Street Bridge to become three unit "family retreat."

Condo Plan Okayed for Third Ward

A 13-unit complex, though the pediments were questioned. And more Ice Bars coming!

East Side Business Improvement District Announces New Executive Director

Kristin Godfrey brings a wealth of experience to this role.

Historic Third Ward’s New Leader

Jim Plaisted, a veteran of local BIDs, succeeds Nancy O’Keefe

Black Cat Mural Alley Opens

Sometimes the best public art is hidden from view.

Nick’s House to Meet Wrecking Ball

East Side tavern's building from 1880s has unique structure, virgin wood. Why destroy it?

Milwaukee’s East Side to be Transformed by Street Art Mural Installations

Juried artist selection announced, includes renowned international, national and local street artists

Contribution to Nik Kovac of $60

All Hail Our Business Improvement Districts

City party celebrates work of 35 BIDs, which have helped improve many city neighborhoods.

Prospect Avenue Apartments Win Board OK

One-way traffic on N. Prospect Ave. slammed by developer

Ray Chi Selected to Commission Public Art at East Library

Milwaukee Artist’s Concepts Will Activate Space on Cramer and North Avenue

Owner of Strad Violin Tips Her Identity

The violin's owner was at the scene of the crime and signed her first name to a message published by Frank Almond.

The Nuclear Option

Supervisors nuke Chris Abele’s staff salaries. Will this hurt the county?

They Like It, They Really Like It

East Side Architectural Review Board unanimously approves design for 6-story, 100-unit Greenwich Park Apartments

Murray Ave Parklet Takes It to the Street

Parking spots on Milwaukee's East Side converted into a dining area.

Milwaukee Gets Ready to Cut Ribbon on First Parklet in City

Public Invited to Grand Opening of ‘Curbside Dining Deck’ Today

Milwaukee Gets Ready to Cut Ribbon on First Parklet in City

Public Invited to Grand Opening of ‘Curbside Dining Deck’ Aug. 23rd

East Library Groundbreaking

Photos capture groundbreaking for new mixed-use development combining East Library, retail and apartments. Take that, Bayshore.

East Library Gains Zoning Approval, Rest of District Held

Residents are still a little restive about it, but the East Side's buildings are likely to get a little higher, to judge by the results of today's City Plan Commission meeting.

Mixed-Use East Library Proposals Meet the Neighbors

Wednesday night, Alderman Nik Kovac held a public meeting to allow feedback to be voiced regarding the three proposed alternatives for the redevelopment of the one-story East Library into a mixed-use facility. The meeting was a follow-up to a meeting last November discussing the potential of issuing a request-for-proposal (RFP) for the redevelopment of the East Library site. Attendees at the meeting were provided with an update on the process and allowed to ask questions about the process and proposals. The predictable East Side public meeting questions were aired, but which, if any, of the proposals will be selected?

City Commission Approves UWM Dorm Design

Bob Monnat, the chief operating officer of Mandel Group, gave a short presentation covering the history behind the development of this site.

New Land Enterprises’ Kenilworth Apartment Development Informational Meeting

A meeting was held to discuss New Land Enterprises proposed apartment building for the corner of Kenilworth and Farwell.

East Side Apartment Proposal Held by Committee

New Land Enterprises was before the committee requesting a change in zoning to construct a 5-story apartment building to be located on North Farwell Avenue and East Kenilworth.

New Land Enterprises’ East Side Proposal Faces No Objections

The most notable item on the agenda was New Land Enterprises' proposal for Farwell Avenue and Kenilworth Place.

Whose Scandal is it, Anyway?

Republicans try, fail to shift blame to Dems on Kenilworth project

Buffett Tour on Hold

“Spirit – The Seventh Fire” has been put on hiatus.