Jim Plaisted, executive director of the Historic Third Ward Association.
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Third Ward Noise ‘Getting Really Bad’
Dirt bikes, tricked out cars, drug use at east end of Erie St. But which government has oversight?
May 12th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
New Murals Coming To Third Ward
Four pieces new will appear in time for Gallery Night.
Sep 13th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Saint Kate Hosting ‘Bougie’ Anniversary Brunch
Plus: Six new restaurants, proposed THC cafe and farewell to Phan's Garden.
Jun 23rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Third Ward Cheers ‘Beerpartisanship’ During RNC
The drinks -- and conversations -- will be flowing at upcoming event, set to take place midway through the convention.
Jun 20th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Water Street Could Become Pedestrian Haven in Third Ward
Wider sidewalks, fewer traffic lanes contemplated.
Jun 29th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
New Beer Garden For Third Ward
The Third Ward Beer Garden opens Friday, featuring local and imported beer, cocktails and live music.
Jun 6th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Third Ward Apartments Design Overhauled
But architectural review board raises many issues for planned apartment complex. Expect more changes and a new city street.
May 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
New Park Opens in Historic Third Ward
New Gas Light Park is small and all about the children.
Aug 31st, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Third Ward Fundraising for Gas Light Park
Playground would be the first in the neighborhood.
Mar 12th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Boarded Up Businesses Appear Across Milwaukee
Modern furniture store, a grocery store and gas stations are all covered in plywood.
Apr 11th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Brady St. BID Head Heads to Shorewood
Steph Salvia also quitting Downer Ave. BID to head suburban business district.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Michael Horne
Public Market Scores Gimbel’s Sign
Classic, 86-pound plaque from 1920s joins a sign from rival Boston Store.
Dec 31st, 2019 by Michael Horne
Return of The Tomato Wars
The East Side’s Tomato Romp returns this Saturday for its biggest, messiest year yet.
Sep 5th, 2019 by East Side BID
Oh, That New Zealand-Style Food Truck
Third Ward board mulls over a food truck. Plus: a plan to develop land under the freeway.
Apr 12th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Third Ward Firehouse Conversion Approved
1915 riverfront building at foot of Water Street Bridge to become three unit "family retreat."
Feb 22nd, 2018 by Michael Horne
Condo Plan Okayed for Third Ward
A 13-unit complex, though the pediments were questioned. And more Ice Bars coming!
Oct 26th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Historic Third Ward’s New Leader
Jim Plaisted, a veteran of local BIDs, succeeds Nancy O’Keefe
Aug 3rd, 2017 by Dave Fidlin
Black Cat Mural Alley Opens
Sometimes the best public art is hidden from view.
Sep 19th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Nick’s House to Meet Wrecking Ball
East Side tavern's building from 1880s has unique structure, virgin wood. Why destroy it?
May 19th, 2016 by Michael Horne
All Hail Our Business Improvement Districts
City party celebrates work of 35 BIDs, which have helped improve many city neighborhoods.
Dec 7th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Prospect Avenue Apartments Win Board OK
One-way traffic on N. Prospect Ave. slammed by developer
Sep 19th, 2015 by Michael Horne
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.
Feb 6th, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Nuclear Option
Supervisors nuke Chris Abele’s staff salaries. Will this hurt the county?
Nov 7th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
They Like It, They Really Like It
East Side Architectural Review Board unanimously approves design for 6-story, 100-unit Greenwich Park Apartments
Oct 16th, 2013 by Dave Reid
Murray Ave Parklet Takes It to the Street
Parking spots on Milwaukee's East Side converted into a dining area.
Aug 24th, 2013 by Michael Horne
East Library Groundbreaking
Photos capture groundbreaking for new mixed-use development combining East Library, retail and apartments. Take that, Bayshore.
Jul 30th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
May 21st, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
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?
Sep 15th, 2011 by Jeramey Jannene
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.
Dec 9th, 2008 by Dave Reid
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.
Dec 3rd, 2008 by Dave Reid
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.
Nov 21st, 2008 by Dave Reid
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.
Nov 11th, 2008 by Dave Reid
Whose Scandal is it, Anyway?
Republicans try, fail to shift blame to Dems on Kenilworth project
Jul 26th, 2006 by Michael Horne
Buffett Tour on Hold
“Spirit – The Seventh Fire” has been put on hiatus.
Jun 27th, 2005 by Michael Horne
