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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
