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The White House In Bay View Is For Sale
Historic building is priced at $1.6 million.
Oct 4th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
New Tavern Opens in Bay View
Satchmo's, a sports bar and restaurant, began its soft opening on Jan. 14.
Jan 16th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Downtown Hotel Faces Sheriff’s Sale
132-room Cambria Hotel on Plankinton Ave. opened just months before pandemic.
Nov 28th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest’s Circle A Closing Next Month
Corner tavern and live music hub hosting series of final shows in Sept. and Oct.
Sep 11th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
National ‘Scam PACs’ Have State Roots
The operatives running them have connections to Scott Walker, Eric O’Keefe, and conservative groups.
May 23rd, 2023 by Bruce Murphy
Lee’s Luxury Lounge Will Close In May
Bay View dive bar will call it a day on May 20.
Apr 25th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Board Resolution Condemns Conversion Therapy
Board expected to pass resolution, echoing stand of national medical groups.
Feb 22nd, 2023 by Graham Kilmer
New Tavern For Former Baby Boomers in Bay View
Satchmo's would expand food menu, offer place for neighbors "to come and hang out"
Feb 10th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Halliday’s Pub Does An Irish Goodbye
Long-standing bar quietly closed after 50 year run on N. Farwell Avenue.
Jan 11th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Jazz Estate Closes For January
Venerable eastside bar and music venue closing temporarily, reopening next month with updated cocktail menu and decor.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
New Throwback Bar Planned for Riverwest
S-N-I Live, a music-forward bar, would feature hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Dec 23rd, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Meet Falcon Bowl’s New Operators
Ownership trio plans to update business while preserving historic charm.
Dec 1st, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
RC’s, Buddha Lounge, Warehouse Being Demolished
A 56-unit apartment building will rise in their place.
Nov 18th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Falcon Bowl Reopening Under New Ownership
New operator still under wraps, will be unveiled soon.
Oct 3rd, 2022 by Sophie Bolich
Remembering Bill Sell
Activist, long-time Bay View resident passed away Thursday at the age of 83.
Sep 4th, 2022 by Virginia Small
F Street Buys Dubbel Dutch Hotel
Boutique hotel in downtown double mansion will continue under new ownership.
Aug 3rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
The Backyard Bar Creating New Backyard
Bay View bar losing its patio to new restaurant, but creating new space by demolishing house.
Jul 14th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Say Goodbye to Harp & Shamrock Building
137-year-old building that housed tavern on Wells St. planned for demolition, though precisely when not clear.
Jun 29th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Father-Daughter Duo Restoring Milwaukee’s ‘Boat House’
Nautically-themed house could be damaged by its lighthouse without a rescue.
Jun 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Japanese Style Pub For Walker’s Point
Red Maple will replace old dive bar Ollie's at 100 W. Maple St. As for its style, 'think Godzilla.'
May 11th, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
Does Tim Michels Live Outside Wisconsin?
Family of GOP candidate for governor owns $17 million mansion in Connecticut and kids have attended nearby schools.
May 2nd, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
Former Public House Tavern Available For Lease
Building no longer for sale. But the bar is once again available to lease.
Mar 31st, 2022 by Graham Kilmer
City To Conduct Historic Survey Of Modern Churches
New study would attempt to correct Eurocentric, Christian focus of prior church study.
Feb 25th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Johnson Controls’ Departure Impacts Third Ward
The story goes all the way back to 1993. Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news
Jan 9th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
George Vomberg of George’s Pub Passes Away
Walker's Point bar owner entertained all who came through his door.
Dec 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Former Riverwest Public House Building for Sale
Mixed-use building is listed for $549,900.
Nov 19th, 2021 by Graham Kilmer
Is Abele Abandoning Shorewood Mansion Plans?
Building permit expired in 2020. Meanwhile, the former county executive plans renovations to his other mansion.
Oct 5th, 2021 by Michael Horne
Critical Race Theory, Spending Fuel Mequon-Thiensville School Board Recall
Four board members face recall elections.
Oct 4th, 2021 by Michael Horne
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.
Aug 2nd, 2021 by Michael Holloway
New Bar Planned for Oakland and North
Upper East Bar will occupy space that was long the Eastsider and even longer, O'Reilly's.
Jul 28th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Ollie’s Bar Is For Sale
A historic, century-old corner bar on near South Side could be yours.
Jul 21st, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Boat House Seeks to Demolish Its Lighthouse
Emergency demolition sought by owner of historic fantasy home along the river.
Jul 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Townhomes in Riverwest
New building being constructed on vacant lot at Humboldt and Wright.
Jul 2nd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Falcon Bowl Is For Sale
Classic Riverwest bar is one of last in the city affiliated with a fraternal organization.
Jun 25th, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Hmong Association Buys West Side Mansion
Plus: A recap of the week's real estate news.
Jun 20th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
A Flatiron House for the Lower East Side
Desire for urban living yields unusual home shapes.
May 28th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Saint John’s on the Lake Completes Expansion Project
Construction is done, Prospect Avenue is fully open.
May 7th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Developer To Transform Walker’s Point Property
Apartments, new bar planned for Italianate mansion whose oldest portion dates to 1870.
Apr 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Townhomes for Riverwest
Kenosha developer constructing units on virgin soil.
Mar 5th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Food Hall Planned for Downtown
Chicago group targeting two possible East Town sites for 20-stall food hall.
Feb 26th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
New Dog-Friendly Restaurant Opening
Plus: new BBQ place, new Brady St. bar and streetcar-themed outdoor dining on KK.
Feb 22nd, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Honky Tonk Bar Planned for Brady Street
Nashville North will open in former Up and Under Pub.
Feb 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Third Ward Building Could Become Hotel
Wimmer Communities would convert five-story building, a former shoe polish factory.
Jan 25th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Wants to Buy Klinger’s East?
Riverwest bar and five apartments, a 6,322-square-foot, two-building complex is for sale.
Dec 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Riverwest Public House Will Close
First co-op bar in the U.S., also known for live music, undone by pandemic.
Sep 23rd, 2020 by Graham Kilmer
Article offers insight into how Milwaukee suburbs keep out affordable housing
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy August 19, 2020
Aug 18th, 2020 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Inside The Dubbel Dutch Hotel
New hotel opens Saturday in historic double mansion.
Jul 23rd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Dubbel Dutch Delineates Design
Downtown boutique hotel reveals interior designs, management team, plans June opening.
Apr 15th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Investor Buys Signature Downer Ave Properties
Seattle firm acquires much of East Side commercial corridor, including Downer Theatre building.
Apr 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Convention Center Expansion Paused
Market uncertainty will prevent necessary bond sale to finance Wisconsin Center expansion.
Mar 22nd, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Shepherd Express to Suspend Print Edition
Will continue online, publisher says. Madison's "Isthmus" suspends operations entirely.
Mar 20th, 2020 by Michael Horne
UWM Gets Okay to Partially Demolish Columbia Hospital
Plus: Council could delay convention center expansion, MSOE expanding nursing facilities.
Mar 1st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Horned Hare to Open At New Hotel
Downtown Dubbel Dutch hotel will have restaurant named after German folklore creature.
Feb 17th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Hotel Will Be “Dubbel Dutch”
Boutique hotel in historic 1898 mansion on Marshall St. will open in time for DNC.
Jan 21st, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Classic Houses To Be Restored
Bradley Foundation sold Lion House and two others to Wisconsin Securities Partners.
Jan 7th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Urban Farm Planned for Near West Side
Plus: A trio downtown buildings change hands, including one that contained Trio.
Jan 5th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Meet HQ501
Scott Lurie, in partnership with RINKA, unveils renderings for redeveloped Assurant building.
Dec 21st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Sentinel Complex Sold
Plus: Badger Mutual moving downtown, Northridge security deal, Lion House has a buyer and much more.
Nov 3rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
$575,000 Building Helped By Streetcar
Long-vacant 1877 building on Milwaukee and Mason saw value hop partly due to streetcar.
Nov 1st, 2019 by Michael Horne
‘Plucked’ Is a Local Crime Thriller
The inside story of how Frank Almond's Stradivarius violin was stolen and recovered.
Oct 22nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New “White House” Could Open Soon
Couple planning European inspired restaurant in long-time Bay View tavern.
Oct 15th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Saint John’s New Bookend
Senior housing tower now visible from much of Lower East Side.
Oct 4th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Bay View’s White House Tavern Coming Back
Allison Meinhardt is working to open new business in historic building.
Sep 27th, 2019 by Catherine Jozwik
Brady Street Restaurant On Hold
Historic Preservation Commission pushes developer to return to original design plan.
Sep 10th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Did City Gift $128,000 To Slumlord?
"This is borderline theft," says Alderman Robert Bauman.
Aug 27th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Couture Getting New Signage
Plus: Walker's Point brewery may become climbing gym, funding for Soldiers Home project.
Aug 25th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Timber Tower Grows Taller
Plus: Convention center expansion advances, MSO moves 631-ton wall, Brewers invest in The Avenue
Aug 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Behold the InterLace Lofts
Third Ward's newest renovated apartment building is actually 94 years old, once housed Paintball Dave's.
Aug 16th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
The Couture Changes Financing Plan
Developer misses funding deadline, plans to apply again. Baird & Co. now working on the deal.
Jul 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Burger Shop for Brady Street
Serving "Milwaukee fare": Butter burgers, custard, sausages and sandwiches.
Jul 10th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
State Aids Convention Center Expansion
Plus: Affordable housing developer buys south side site, Irgens plan to redevelop M&I building
Jun 30th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Saint John’s North Tower Rises
Senior housing community's 22-story tower is now visible from much of the Lower East Side.
Jun 28th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Crew Destroying Abele’s Mansion
Historic $2.6 million Eschweiler mansion built by one of city's most esteemed architects.
Jun 26th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Three Downtown Hotels Will Miss DNC
Plus: Former Toys R Us becoming grocery store, and Pabst Mansion plans auction.
Jun 2nd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Inside Abele’s Eschweiler Mansion
See the 1927 home's interior from when it was new, and just before Abele bought it.
Jun 1st, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
InterLace Boutique Apartments in the Historic Third Ward
From Paintball Dave's to pets and dishwashers.
May 17th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Wants to Run Milwaukee Brewing?
Ever growing Milwaukee Brewing Co. is hiring a new CEO as Jim McCabe steps down.
Apr 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
Saint John’s New Lakefront Tower
22-story tower is rising on N. Prospect Ave.
Apr 5th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene
New Downtown Coffee Bar Coming
Plus: new Mexican restaurant-banquet hall. And Glorioso's Appetito has unique approach.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
From Paintball Dave’s to Pets and Dishwashers
Former warehouse becoming apartments in Third Ward.
Dec 28th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
The 27 Bedrooms of Chris Abele
New Shorewood manse gives him three places worth $8.2 million, though one may be sold.
Dec 20th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Outside Group Targets Republican Legislators
Will spend $1 million against four state senators, including Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald.
Oct 15th, 2018 by Wisconsin Democracy Campaign
Group Rescues City’s Church Bells
Bells of Milwaukee researches, documents and refurbishes bells in historic churches.
Sep 21st, 2018 by Sarah Lipo
New Homes Popping Up Around Brady Street
One of the city's oldest neighborhoods is a hotbed for new construction.
Aug 10th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
A Home Built for Entertaining
Owners of this riverfront home hold their share of Democratic fundraisers.
Aug 10th, 2018 by Michael Horne
This Is It! Celebrates 50th Birthday
State's oldest LGBT+ bar celebrates a half century in business with weekend party.
Jul 31st, 2018 by Zach Komassa
The Public Museum’s Big Plans
Plus: Froedtert is practicing good urbanism and Good City is good for the city.
Jul 29th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Historic Bells to be Rededicated
Convent Hill Bells Restored by Local Funders To be Unveiled Wednesday, July 11th
Jul 10th, 2018 by Bells of Milwaukee, Inc.
Sanger House Gardens Expanding
New structure will improve quality of events, and what's a lath house?
Jun 5th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Catalytic Development for North Avenue?
Robert Schmidt sells two East Side properties. And a really old grocery store will become high-end apartments.
Jun 3rd, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
The Contour on Prospect Ave.
Lower East Side apartment project is changing Prospect Avenue.
Jun 1st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Build Next Downtown Tower?
Choice parcel of land now on the market. Who will buy and build there?
May 20th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Urban Milwaukee Wins 7 Press Club Awards
6th straight year the publication is honored by state-wide journalism contest.
May 14th, 2018 by Urban Milwaukee
A Bar That’s Also a Museum
Brew City MKE in Grand Avenue Mall serves only Milwaukee beers -- and brewing history.
May 3rd, 2018 by Michael Horne
Pabst Mansion Celebrates Its Survival
Unique Gilded Age mansion built in 1892 almost became a parking lot 40 years ago.
Apr 30th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
New Development in Menomonee Valley?
A new road and design solutions could attract development and 800 new jobs.
Apr 29th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
Black Restaurant Week Offers Deals
Plus: New Eagle Park Brewing and AXE MKE opening and Buddha Lounge closing.
Apr 18th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
Bay View’s White House Officially Historic
City's Historic Preservation Commission gives tavern a temporary historic designation.
Apr 2nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
About Those Streetcar Stops
Why not a dramatic uniform design for them? Well, because.
Mar 27th, 2018 by Tom Bamberger
20 Great Downtown Lunch Spots
Soups, sandwiches, Ramen, Italian, Ethiopian, vegan, Vietnamese and more.
Mar 21st, 2018 by Laura Thompson
More Burgers for South Side
Plus: new Aloha Poke in Third Ward; new Sherman Park cafe; Transfer Pizza expands.
Mar 14th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
Is the Downtown Apartment Boom Over?
Wangard hesitates over river-side apartment complex, while other projects push ahead.
Mar 11th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
The Hubbub in Walker’s Point
It's all happening in Walker's Point, a bevy of busy reporters agree.
Feb 26th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
A Hostel for Riverwest
And $79 million in New Markets Tax Credits to three community development entities.
Feb 18th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
The Climbing Contour
Lower East Side apartment building is redefining N. Prospect Ave.
Jan 26th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
New East Side Vegan Restaurant
And celebrity chefs will convene for unique James Beard event at Tre Rivali.
Jan 24th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
Your Favorite Stories of 2017
Huge tax benefits for Foxconn, Diane Hendricks, and state senators led the way.
Jan 2nd, 2018 by Urban Milwaukee
Seager Dumped as Fire Fighters Leader
Controversial president had served for seven years. Mike Bongiorno elected to replace him.
Dec 6th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Seager Out as Fire Fighters Head?
Sources say controversial leader took second in vote, faces runoff election.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Urban Milwaukee Has a “Spirited Debate”
Which is one of the beers made by Gathering Place Brewing, host for our latest beer bash.
Nov 10th, 2017 by Jack Fennimore
The Contour
Urban infill for former surface parking lot.
Oct 13th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
New Riverwest Brewery, Tosa Stone Creek
And Third Ward's Hinterland closes after 10 years in business.
Aug 11th, 2017 by Alexandra Mucks
King Crabs and Tiki Love
New Vietnamese-Cajun seafood on Brady and new tiki bar in Walker's Point.
Jun 23rd, 2017 by Alexandra Mucks
More Ramen for Milwaukee
Plus: nitro coffee on three wheels and a PB & J place.
Jun 8th, 2017 by Alexandra Mucks
Hendricks’ Home Is Reassessed
Assessment and taxes on home have been tripled in response to our story.
Jun 1st, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Mistakes Made on Hendricks Home
Town lawyer says assessment too low, should be reconsidered.
May 22nd, 2017 by Bruce Murphy
Hendricks Not Paying Property Taxes?
The billionaire's Rock County mansion doesn't appear on tax rolls.
May 17th, 2017 by Michael Horne
Urban Milwaukee Wins Press Club Awards
Fifth-straight year the publication is honored by state-wide contest.
May 15th, 2017 by Urban Milwaukee
Kohler Seeks Change in Liquor Law
Is Kohler considering opening a distillery?
May 5th, 2017 by Michael Horne
The Return of Jane’s Walk
Second annual event inspired by Jane Jacobs offers many activities.
Apr 27th, 2017 by Brandon Anderegg
Manifest Destiny
Messenger-themed bicycle race takes to streets and alleys for 16th year.
Apr 9th, 2017 by Michael Horne
A Brady Street Trio
Qdoba, Glorioso's and an apartment building reshape East Side main street.
Mar 24th, 2017 by Jeramey Jannene
Winter Parking Regulations Lifted Early
Regulations no longer in effect as of February 20, 2017
Feb 21st, 2017 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
East Side Gets Monster Pizza
Plus: New Blue Water Grill in Bronzeville. And Buckley's will expand.
Jan 13th, 2017 by Emily Thome
Department of Public Works Services for the November 24-27 Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
No parking meter enforcement on Thursday, November 24.
Nov 22nd, 2016 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works
New Public Charity Seeks to Revive Old Custom: Bells to Herald the New Year as a Message of Peace
Announcing the formation of the Bells of Milwaukee, Inc.
Oct 24th, 2016 by Bells of Milwaukee, Inc.
Inside the Renaissance Book Shop
Deconstruction begins on four-floor building laden with books, debris -- and treasures.
Oct 17th, 2016 by Michael Horne
The Contour is Coming to Prospect
Construction will start in next 60 days on East Side apartment building.
Sep 12th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Journal Sentinel Archive Will Return?
JS President blames computer mixup, pledges return of 120-year archive, won't say when.
Sep 2nd, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Black Husky Brewing Opens
See inside the new Riverwest brewery.
Aug 4th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
Come Meet the Urban Milwaukee Gang
Our annual party is Tuesday, 5 p.m. And oh, the stories we could tell.
Jun 23rd, 2016 by Urban Milwaukee
Meeting Will Discuss Lake Park Bridge
Historic pedestrian bridge is deteriorating, meeting will discuss options.
May 2nd, 2016 by Virginia Small
See The Rhythm Rising
140-unit project will fill the Downtown's doughnut hole.
Apr 29th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Mansion Where Nuns Lived
With connections to France, novelist Henry James and abolitionist Edward Holton.
Apr 29th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Crime Rate Like “a Third World Country”
Officials at Greater Milwaukee Committee call for solutions to homicides, juvenile crime.
Apr 12th, 2016 by Dylan Deprey and Michael Horne
Journal Sentinel Bias In Mayor’s Race?
And was its story on Rebecca Bradley’s affair “offensive garbage”?
Mar 17th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
The Mystery of Rebecca Bradley
Who exactly is she? And why didn’t Walker vet his choice for Supreme Court?
Mar 15th, 2016 by Bruce Murphy
Northwestern Mutual Updates Tower Design
Apartment tower gets an additional floor and other changes.
Mar 7th, 2016 by Jeramey Jannene
The Rhythm Resounds On Water Street
140-unit apartment complex across from North End begins to rise.
Feb 26th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Coffeetails Is For Morning Drinkers
Cozy cafe and tavern, sister bar of Y-NOT II, is open daily 6 am to 11 am.
Feb 26th, 2016 by Michael Horne
River House Apartments Rising Quickly
Phase one of 450-unit, four-buiding complex that will revive Cream City brick exteriors.
Feb 19th, 2016 by Michael Horne
Conway’s Is Last Word in Smoked Meat
Classic colorful Wells St. neighborhood bar also grills meats and plays the blues.
Feb 5th, 2016 by Michael Horne
46 Apartments Plus a Climbing Gym
Belay Apartments rises along the river near the Beerline, with residences and recreation.
Jan 15th, 2016 by Jack Fennimore
Shorewood Dining Comes to Brady Street
Second Harry's opens, Asian Fusion opens on East Side, Bay View brewery expands.
Jan 13th, 2016 by Jack Fennimore
5 Wangard Projects to Watch For in 2016
A big year for the developer and proof the city's development momentum hasn't slowed.
Jan 7th, 2016 by Dave Reid
Street Food Tapas for Brady Street
And a new pie place for 55th and North. Both places sound yummy.
Dec 23rd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Sage on Prospect Is Green and Growing
Completion expected in spring. Will it be the state's second greenest building?
Dec 11th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Streets of Old Milwaukee Made New
Public Museum has redone the 50-year-old exhibit, adding more sights and sounds and smells.
Dec 2nd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Aperture Apartments Nearing Completion
Five floors, 168 apartments, a Fresh Thyme store and a cool, curving building.
Oct 23rd, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Our Bay View: Values, Voices and Visions for the Future
Community organizations join together to hold conference on the future of development in Bay View
Oct 13th, 2015 by Press Release
How Gannett Will Shrink the Journal Sentinel
New owners will drastically diminish the size and scope of state’s largest newspaper.
Oct 13th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
Martin Building Adds Apartments to Third Ward
Four-story warehouse at 211 N. Broadway is being renovated on ward's main street.
Oct 9th, 2015 by Jack Fennimore
Ripping the Top Off
East Side building loses one floor, is gaining two more, as Sage on Prospect is created.
Sep 4th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Tim Gokhman Builds His Dream Home
Developer is building on one of the last remaining lots in Beerline B.
Aug 25th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Walker’s Landing Takes Shape
It might be misnamed, but it's rising along the river, as our photos show.
Jul 24th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Scott Walker Aids Milwaukee Streetcar
In an unexpected move, Walker helps avoid messy situation between city and county.
Jul 13th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Two New Spanish Restaurants Opening
One downtown and one in Walker's Point. Plus, a new Benji's Deli comes to Tosa.
Jun 23rd, 2015 by Jon Richie
Celebrating the Life of Paul Jakubovich
A host of notables gathered to salute Jakubovich and the fabulous historic architecture of Milwaukee he helped protect.
Jun 22nd, 2015 by Michael Horne
Milwaukee’s New Train Shed
It's 50 years old and serves nearly 600,000 people annually, and its long-awaited replacement is finally being built.
Jun 12th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
North End Redefines Water Street
Third phase of transformational project fills the gap between Downtown and the Lower East Side.
Jun 5th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayor’s Design Awards
The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.
May 22nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Urban Milwaukee Wins Press Club Awards
Publication claims two of three awards for criticism and Michael Horne wins for House Confidential column.
May 18th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Presenting the Posner Building Apartments
Huge, almost entirely vacant building transforming into 105 apartments on key downtown corner
May 15th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
Yes, Johnson Controls Wants to Build Downtown
The city will help pay for feasibility study of company building a high-rise near the lake and just west of Discovery World.
May 13th, 2015 by Dave Reid
A Mayor’s Home Is Still Notable
Once John Norquist's residence, this elegant 1889 home on S. 26th St. is included on Historic Milwaukee's upcoming Spaces and Traces tour.
May 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Renaissance on S. 2nd Street
Three five-story apartment buildings are planned for 2nd and Washington. Credit goes to the planned streetcar and design modifications to narrow the street.
Apr 22nd, 2015 by Dave Reid
The Mackie Building’s Major Renovation
135-year-old building will be beautified and renovated to create 26 apartments, and a proposal for a modernistic "Mackie Building South" could connect to it.
Apr 21st, 2015 by Michael Horne
1800 E. North Ave. Arises From the Ashes
Five years after the Pizza Man fire, a mixed-use building with 39 apartments and 6,000 square feet for retail is nearly built. But what about those darn ventilation grills?
Apr 17th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Bucks Create a Media Orgy!
Their press conference releasing the plan for new arena and development generated at least 20 stories. Mission accomplished.
Apr 14th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Palm Tavern’s Incredible Drink Selection
Dive-bar exterior obscures remarkable selection of micro-beers and countless liquors you may never have tried.
Mar 6th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Halliday’s Is Historic Oddity
An 1888 home designed by Alfred Clas became a funny little tavern on Farwell where a bar stool always seems available.
Feb 25th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Bay View Boos Building
Some pan the design of proposed Bay View "gateway" project. Meanwhile, the Dover Street School project hits a snag.
Feb 23rd, 2015 by Dave Reid
Huge Growth for Brady and Water
Three different developments will add 740 apartments and tremendous urban density to the area.
Feb 16th, 2015 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee Streetcar Approved
After years of debate, streetcar will finally move forward. Final engineering will begin immediately, and construction by the end of the year.
Feb 10th, 2015 by Jeramey Jannene
MMSD Settles With Boston Store
Suit posed question: is Deep Tunnel depleting water table and causing downtown buildings to sink?
Jan 28th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The Story Behind the Streetcar Referendum
Conservatives from outside Milwaukee hope to join forces with black city residents to oppose the streetcar.
Jan 8th, 2015 by Michael Horne and Bruce Murphy
Dohmen Moves to Historic Third Ward
The consulting company relocates to neighborhood where it all began 156 years ago.
Dec 19th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Construction Underway at The North End
Mandel Group is building the third phase of their "neighborhood by design" -- to plug "the doughnut hole in Downtown."
Dec 5th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
The Standard Has a Strange History
Just off Brady Street, it goes back to 1888, with a long list of owners and names.
Dec 2nd, 2014 by Michael Horne
New East Library is a Jewel
Wow, what an improvement. Our photos capture the technology-rich and architecturally impressive new library
Nov 21st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Duke Discovers Urban Milwaukee
Online publication Duke Basketball Report alerts the Blue Devil Nation to our House Confidential on Coach Wojo.
Nov 10th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
Wisconsin, the Land of Diversity?
Turns out we beat most states in the percent of women and minorities elected. Who knew?
Oct 28th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The Pizza Man Apartments
New East Side apartment building is bringing good urban form back to prominent corner.
Sep 26th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
Developer Slays NIMBY Objectors
Why East Side development can move so slowly. And when developers can bypass the neighbors.
Sep 1st, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene
If a Progressive will not fight for what is right, how can that Progressive claim to fight for the people?
A lie is an intentionally false statement.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Joseph Thomas Klein
Four Plans to Save the Bucks
But can any of the plans create the new NBA arena they need?
May 15th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why the Bucks Arena is Downtown — And Will Stay There
If not for an obnoxiously insistent mayor, the Bradley Center would have been built in the Menomonee Valley.
Apr 18th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Michigan May Get Talgo Trains
Trains still in storage in Milwaukee could go to high speed line in Michigan -- if the Talgo lawsuit against Wisconsin is ever settled.
Apr 14th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
The City’s New “Social Network for Neighbors”
National social networking platform Nextdoor.com hopes to connect every neighborhood in town.
Apr 11th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Smith Bros Iconic Fisherman Returns
Landmark advertising sign that long dominated Port Washington harbor now installed at Third Ward's Public Market.
Apr 3rd, 2014 by Michael Horne
The Transit Agenda
Supporters headed to the State Capitol for "Public Transportation Day," meeting with legislators, promoting their agenda, and handing out awards.
Mar 7th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Wisconsin Urban and Rural Transit Association news conference
As part of Wisconsin Transit Week, which was declared by Wisconsin State Governor Scott Walker, the week of March 3rd, key transportation organizations will be holding a news conference.
Mar 4th, 2014 by Wisconsin Urban and Rural Transit Association
Destroy This Building, NML Declares
A second NM building, at Wells and Van Buren, is also being torn down.
Feb 14th, 2014 by Urban Milwaukee
Can County Board Solve Taxicab Problem?
The board's resolution got media play, but will probably accomplish nothing.
Nov 21st, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
The Growing City
Updates on three new developments. Plus: a photographic tour of the Ward hall.
Oct 2nd, 2013 by Dave Reid
Brewing as a Conceptual Art
Brenner Brewing has a ways to go before it functions as a working brewery. Plus: a fundraiser for the anti-Clarke candidate.
Sep 27th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Greater Milwaukee Committee to Move to Water Accelerator
All the news on the GMC's new home, as well as odds and ends around the East Side and beyond (plus a bicycle tour).
Aug 15th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Bike Fed’s Glossy Mag a Success
The quarterly magazine now publishes 8,000 copies and has lots of advertisers, another sign of Milwaukee's bike renaissance.
Aug 7th, 2013 by Michael Horne
Concealed Carry Craziness
Road rage and guns? Does concealed carry really make us safer?
Jul 16th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Bike Sharing and Permeable Pavement
City committee approves spending $100,000 on bike sharing in Walker’s Point, and the MMSD will experiment with permeable pavement.
Jun 21st, 2013 by Dave Reid
Thoughts From John Norquist
MilwaukeeWorld’s Mike Horne blogs about his afternoon with John Norquist, former Milwaukee mayor and now head of the Congress for the New Urbanism. A worthy read if you’re into Norquist’s view on New Urbanism or looking to reminisce about his time in office.
Oct 3rd, 2007 by Jeramey Jannene
Dem Challenge for Panzer Seat
The disarray of the Republican 20th Senate District has convinced the Democratic Party to field a write-in candidate for primary.
Aug 23rd, 2004 by Michael Horne
Selig Take A Hit
Washington Post Trashes Commissioner and Journal Communications. Plus: The Mea Culpa of Charles J. Sykes and Thompson’s Boycott of Miller Park.
Jun 28th, 2004 by Michael Horne
Lavender, Black and Green
The Green Party’s national convention will be in Milwaukee this week, with voting by delegates to be held on Saturday. The big question: will the outfit endorse Ralph Nader? This vexing question will put Milwaukee, however briefly, once again in the national spotlight. The party has endorsed the formation of several subgroups including the Black Greens, and the Lavender Greens. The first group consists of African-American members of the party, and the second with its Gay, Lesbian, Transgendered and “Intergendered” (a new one for me) members. As of May there were 297,964 registered greens from 22 states, along with an undetermined number from states like Wisconsin where voter registration does not specify political party. Candidates for the party include four for U.S. Senate, 38 for the House of Representativees, one for Governor, one for Lieutenant Governor and 94 for State Legislatures. According to the party, at least 204 Greens hold office in 27 states, including Wisconsin. Nader, who received the party’s nomination in 2000, has 50 delegates thus far, behind David Cobb, with 194 and Peter Camejo with 112. Over 200 delegates support none of the above or are uncommitted. Nader wrote the party in March to say “I am running as an Independent and am not seeking nor accepting the Green Party nomination. If you do not choose a presidential candidate in Milwaukee, I would welcome your endorsement.” You can figure out for yourself whatever that means. Whomever the candidate, the party promises to run television ads in the presidential race, another first. One of the featured speakers at a post-convention rally will be Frank P. Zeidler, a former presidential candidate himself (Socialist Party) and reason enough to attend the event. A Man in a Hurray: Marc “Leadfoot” Marotta Department of Administration head Marc Marotta has a date in the Jefferson County intake court on June 29th at 9 a.m. in conjunction with his citation on May 24th for speeding on the freeway. The 41-year old attorney and former basketball star was busted for exceeding the speed limit by 20 – 24 miles per hour, an offense that carries a $255.40 bond. Officer Michael Meyers of the Jefferson County Sheriff Department collared the Mequon resident after clocking him going 21 miles over the limit. Earlier this year, on February 25th (the day after Attorney General Peg Lautenschlager was busted for drunk driving) Peter Moe of the State Patrol cited Marotta for speeding on the freeway, also in Jefferson County. It was a more easy-going Marotta that time, since he was caught speeding 16 – 19 miles per hour above the speed limit. On April 22nd, that charge was amended to Speeding on Freeway 1 – 10 miles above the limit. Marotta pled no contest to that charge and was fined $181. The vigilant officer Moe also noted that Marotta, a senior government official, had expired plates (PUR108), so we assume it is his personal vehicle in which he was hot-rodding, but that charge was dismissed. His attorney was Michael […]
Jun 21st, 2004 by Michael Horne
The Extraordinary Longevity of Milwaukee Politicians
We have had twice as many Mayors as we have had City Treasurers since 1917.
Apr 5th, 2004 by Michael Horne
