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Fate of Mosaics in State Office Building Uncertain
Installed in 1963 and designed to last for millennia, they might not survive the decade.
Jan 17th, 2025 by Michael Horne
124-Year-Old Bay View Bar Closes
Corner bar opened more than a century ago as a Miller Tied House.
Dec 20th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Conway’s to Close in Late December
Venerable Wells St. bar will open several more times, offering chances to celebrate and say goodbye.
Dec 18th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
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
