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Milwaukee Oktoberfest Relocating in 2025
Move to Summerfest grounds marks major growth for the autumn festival.
Jul 17th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Officials, Neighbors Debate Brady Street’s Future
Close the street to cars? Remove parking? All options on the table.
Jun 7th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
It’s Johnson vs. Donovan For Mayor
Acting mayor and former alderman pull away from crowded field. Will face off in general election.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
2022 Spring Primary Election Results
Election results for race for mayor and three county supervisor races.
Feb 15th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
Why You Should Vote For Each Candidate For Mayor
We asked the candidates themselves, what makes you the best person for the job?
Feb 11th, 2022 by Urban Milwaukee
Mayoral Candidates Talk Reckless Driving, Affordable Housing
Candidates try to differentiate themselves on salient issues heading into primary.
Feb 10th, 2022 by Christine Hatfield
What Will Michael Sampson Do As Mayor?
His top issues for city: ‘COVID, crime and common sense.’ And don’t 'micro-manage' police.
Feb 9th, 2022 by Jonah Beleckis
Mayoral Poll Shows Strong Donovan Showing
But weighting of poll raises questions about its accuracy.
Feb 7th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Prediction Market Offered For Mayoral Race
You can put money down on who will, or won't, be Milwaukee's next mayor. But watch out for a little-known state statute.
Feb 4th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mayoral Race Features Virtual Forums, Keg Tappings
Pandemic alters traditional campaign trail, but candidates still making their pitch to voters.
Jan 31st, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Who Will Win Mayoral Primary?
Voter turnout may decide which two candidates get through primary.
Jan 25th, 2022 by Bruce Murphy
New Mayoral Poll Reorders Field
Independent poll shows different order of candidates in the race for mayor.
Jan 23rd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Mask Mandate Anticipated To Go Into Effect Saturday
Acting Mayor Cavalier Johnson signs measure into law. Lasts until Mar. 1.
Jan 20th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
First Milwaukee Mayoral Race Poll Released
Poll, released by Johnson campaign, shows acting mayor with narrow lead.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Ieshuh Griffin Added To Mayoral Ballot
But Griffin fails to get Taylor and Johnson thrown off ballot.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Completes Renaming Old World Third To Martin Luther King Jr. Dr.
Milwaukee fixes a 1984 "injustice" by extending King Drive through Downtown.
Jan 17th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Half of Mayoral Candidates Bounced From Ballot
City Attorney Tearman Spencer leads list of those that failed to submit signatures.
Jan 11th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Chris Larson Drops Out of Mayoral Race
But the field is still growing, with 12 candidates now in the race.
Jan 6th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
City Attorney Tearman Spencer Is Running For Mayor
10th candidate in the race is a polarizing one.
Dec 30th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Daniel Riemer Drops Out of Mayoral Race
Field narrows back to seven in race to replace Mayor Tom Barrett.
Dec 23rd, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Tom Barrett Confirmed as Ambassador to Luxembourg, Resignation Expected
Special election for mayor will occur April 5.
Dec 16th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Senate Committee Schedules Vote On Barrett’s Ambassadorship
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations poised to advance nomination to full Senate.
Dec 9th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Entrepreneur Announces Run for Mayor
Michael Sampson, 38 founder of SWARMM Events, vying to replace Tom Barrett.
Nov 24th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Confirmation Hearing Set for Tuesday
If Mayor Tom Barrett is quickly confirmed, mayoral election would occur alongside Spring elections.
Oct 29th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Barrett Ambassador Confirmation Stalled in Senate
But candidates are still lining up to replace him. Seven have filed candidacy already.
Oct 20th, 2021 by Corrinne Hess
Marina Dimitrijevic is Officially Running For Mayor
Alderwoman is the seventh individual in the race.
Oct 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Oktoberfest Set For September 24-26
11th annual event will be held at War Memorial Center on Milwaukee's lakefront.
Aug 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Final Vendor Opens at Crossroads Collective
Plus: Von Trier reopens on Farwell, new restaurant and bar concept in Walker's Point, beer graden coming to Tosa, new organic wine shop slated for Bay View.
May 16th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
1983 Arcade Bar to Close This Summer
New owner Edward DeShazer plans to revamp the bar's concept once the current owner closes the doors at the conclusion of the Bucks season.
May 16th, 2019 by Jennifer Rick
New Ramen, Brunch and Burger Places
Ramen restaurant on East Side, Brunch opens Downtown, burger place in Grant Park.
Jun 8th, 2016 by Mitchel Writt
