Paul Schwartz

Milwaukee Public Market Celebrating 19th Anniversary With Harvest Festival

Event will include mini-market, scarecrow-making, s'mores and more.

Milwaukee Public Market Celebrates 19th Anniversary at Harvest Festival

Project for Public Spaces Selects Milwaukee as Host City and Milwaukee Public Market as Co-Host for the 12th International Public Markets Conference

Construction Starts On Long-Awaited Downtown Dog Park

Project expected to be completed by year's end. Foxtown Landing will follow in 2026.

Forage Kitchen Joining Public Market

Wisconsin-based chain to open first Milwaukee location this fall, replacing The Green Kitchen.

Groundbreaking Ceremony Announced for Downtown Milwaukee Dog Park

Project leaders, public officials and sponsors to gather for first dig on Sept. 5

Forage Kitchen Coming to Milwaukee Public Market

Pat’s Rib Place to Exit Public Market

Barbecue business will focus on expanding its line of retail sauces. A new vendor will take its place.

David Alan Alan’s Smokehouse Coming to the Milwaukee Public Market

Milwaukee Public Market Unveils Dates for Under-Freeway Concert Series

Next Week: Riverwalk Commons Concert Series Returns with Live Music and Local Food Trucks

Milwaukee Public Market Debuts Mini Golf Course

Hit the Dinky Links for a good cause, and good fun.

Milwaukee Public Market Transforms Dinky Rink into Dinky Links: A Mini Golf Adventure

Milwaukee Public Market Named #1 Best Public Market in the Nation

Milwaukee emerges as the winner among 20 nominees across the country

Milwaukee Public Market Announces What Will Replace Kehr’s

Freese’s Candy Shoppe will satisfy your sweet tooth.

Milwaukee Public Market Sets Open Date for The Dinky Rink

“Area’s smallest public ice rink” reopens to the public starting Friday, January 19

MPD Seeks Partners For New Camera Network

Partnerships with residents and businesses allow MPD to tap into network of surveillance footage across the city.

Public Market Announces 2023 Summer Concert Series Dates

Milwaukee Admirals announced as signature sponsor of downtown’s first dog park

Milwaukee’s professional hockey team joins Fromm Family Pet Foods and area businesses in advancing project

Extended Parking Meter Hours Sparks City Hall Debate, Possible Repeal

But committee holds off for now, citing delayed implementation.

Miniature Ice Rink Returns to Milwaukee Public Market

"The Dinky Rink" is back, this year with added ice curling feature.

The Dinky Rink Returns To The Milwaukee Public Market

“Area’s smallest public ice rink” opens February 3 with new ice curling feature

Land Purchased For Downtown Brewery and Dog Park

Foxtown Brewery takes major step forward on Downtown project.

Downtown Dog Park Will Include Riverfront Brewery

Foxtown Landing will include Foxtown Brewery and Fromm-sponsored dog park.

Public Market to host MKE CHEF Collaboration Dinner to benefit 7 charities

All-star list of Wisconsin chefs and culinary experts will cook 7-course dinner to raise money for charities.

Public Market Announces Summer Concert Series

Public Market to host best-selling cookbook author, Meathead

Public appearance will feature a cookbook signing, Q&A and food sampling

Adam Pawlak & Public Market Announce Cooking Class Collaboration

Public cooking class series will feature dishes as seen on Hell’s Kitchen

A Familiar Face Returns to 3rd St. Market Hall

An iconic piece of Milwaukee history found his way back home

Public Market and Joseph Property Development announce $10,000 matching grant in honor of Detective Andrew Wilkiewicz

Milwaukee Public Market Adds Ice Skating Rink

"The Dinky Rink" is newest Third Ward entertainment offering.

Public Market Announces Plans for Public Ice Rink

“Areas smallest public ice rink”, The Dinky Rink, will open on January 21

Iconic Bear on a Tightrope Returning Home to The Avenue

Key destinations partner to move former Grand Ave Mall “Professor Stein” to the revitalized Avenue Development

Downtown Dog Park Fundraiser Launched

Crowdfunding campaign offers perks for you and your dog.

Public fundraising campaign for downtown Milwaukee’s first dog park officially kicks off

Donations now accepted at new website; Downtown Neighbors Association commits first fundraising pledge

Pickleball Courts Installed Under I-794

New courts part of strategy to connect Downtown and Historic Third Ward.

Taco John’s Comes to Town

Plus: a new BBQ joint. A new wine store. And Soup Market in Public Market closing.

Pat’s Rib Place Coming To Public Market

Southern barbecue restaurant run by Oprah Winfrey's niece will open this summer.

Public Market Announces Responsible Reopening Plans with Limited Dining and New Safety Standards

Public Market Rolls Out ‘Market-To-Go’ Curbside Pickup, Online Ordering and Delivery Offering

Large Downtown Dog Park Coming

Dog run would be built under freeway along the Milwaukee River.

Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward Association and City of Milwaukee Business Improvement District No. 2 Support Neighborhood Restaurants and Retailers During Global Pandemic

Public Market announces full closure to public based on guidelines from State of Wisconsin

Public Market Again Posts Record Numbers, How?

Market director, vendor explain what they think is driving record growth.

Public Market Scores Gimbel’s Sign

Classic, 86-pound plaque from 1920s joins a sign from rival Boston Store.

Seasonal beer truck patio coming to Public Market

The patio will feature a 1941 Ford pickup truck that features eight draft lines which will offer local craft beers that are not on tap inside the public market.

Public Market sales and visits set new records in 2018

Recently, the public market was listed third in number of attendees of area attractions.

Public Market extending weekend hours through Labor Day

The Historic Third Ward destination will stay open an hour later on Saturdays and open an hour earlier on Sundays.

Public Market sales, visits reach new highs in 2017

Total vendor sales increased about 5%.

Condo Plan Okayed for Third Ward

A 13-unit complex, though the pediments were questioned. And more Ice Bars coming!

Public Market Announces Annual Harvest Festival Plans

The Annual Harvest Festival will take place on Saturday, October 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

On the Bus now open at Milwaukee Public Market

It will be one of the only exclusively plant-based eateries in the Historic Third Ward.

Public Market Names Executive Director

Paul Schwartz has been named Executive Director of the Milwaukee Public Market.

Milwaukee Public Market getting On the Bus

With an anticipated opening of early June, On the Bus plans to meet an increasing demand for vegetarian and vegan options.

Public Market Sets Record for Sales & Visits in 2016

Total vendor sales increased 10%.

Rep. Petri’s Daughter is Washington Post Columnist

Alexandra Petri's brilliant column ridicules the concept of "affluenza" but she may inherit the malady from her dad.