Paul Schwartz, Executive Director of the Milwaukee Public Market.
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Empanada Vendor Opens at Public Market
Brady Street's La Masa has expanded with a new vendor stand at the market.
Feb 18th, 2026 by Sophie Bolich
La Masa Opening New Location
The Brady Street fixture plans second restaurant at the Public Market.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Downtown Dog Park Opens
23,000-square-foot park is first of its kind, part of larger riverwalk redevelopment.
Aug 21st, 2025 by Graham Kilmer
Downtown Dog Park Announces Opening Date
'Yappy Hour' will launch dog park, which will then be open daily.
Jul 24th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Dog Park and Foxtown Rise in Freeway’s Shadow
Brewery and dog park will activate long-vacant site.
May 2nd, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Market Hosting Spring Festival, Anniversary Celebration
Festival of Flowers and 2005-themed anniversary party will be held at the market in April and May.
Apr 10th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
New Public Market Vendor Opens
The long-awaited Forage Kitchen made its debut Feb. 1.
Feb 4th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Vegan Restaurant Exits Milwaukee Public Market
Owner Emily Ware is 'no longer in the restaurant business.'
Feb 3rd, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Matt Dorner Named Head of Milwaukee Downtown, Weirick Stepping Down
New face atop highly visible organization for first time in 27 years. Weirick helped change Downtown.
Jan 9th, 2025 by Jeramey Jannene
BBQ Restaurant Opens at Public Market
David Alan Alan's Smokehouse & Saloon offers barbecued meats, sides and smoked cocktails.
Jan 6th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Public Market Celebrating 19th Anniversary With Harvest Festival
Event will include mini-market, scarecrow-making, s'mores and more.
Oct 3rd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Construction Starts On Long-Awaited Downtown Dog Park
Project expected to be completed by year's end. Foxtown Landing will follow in 2026.
Sep 6th, 2024 by Jeramey Jannene
Forage Kitchen Joining Public Market
Wisconsin-based chain to open first Milwaukee location this fall, replacing The Green Kitchen.
Aug 22nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
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.
Jul 24th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Public Market Debuts Mini Golf Course
Hit the Dinky Links for a good cause, and good fun.
Jun 6th, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
Milwaukee Public Market Announces What Will Replace Kehr’s
Freese’s Candy Shoppe will satisfy your sweet tooth.
Feb 22nd, 2024 by Sophie Bolich
MPD Seeks Partners For New Camera Network
Partnerships with residents and businesses allow MPD to tap into network of surveillance footage across the city.
Aug 10th, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Extended Parking Meter Hours Sparks City Hall Debate, Possible Repeal
But committee holds off for now, citing delayed implementation.
Mar 9th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Miniature Ice Rink Returns to Milwaukee Public Market
"The Dinky Rink" is back, this year with added ice curling feature.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Sophie Bolich
Land Purchased For Downtown Brewery and Dog Park
Foxtown Brewery takes major step forward on Downtown project.
Jan 4th, 2023 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Dog Park Will Include Riverfront Brewery
Foxtown Landing will include Foxtown Brewery and Fromm-sponsored dog park.
Nov 2nd, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Milwaukee Public Market Adds Ice Skating Rink
"The Dinky Rink" is newest Third Ward entertainment offering.
Jan 19th, 2022 by Jeramey Jannene
Downtown Dog Park Fundraiser Launched
Crowdfunding campaign offers perks for you and your dog.
Aug 18th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Pickleball Courts Installed Under I-794
New courts part of strategy to connect Downtown and Historic Third Ward.
Jun 21st, 2021 by Angeline Terry
Taco John’s Comes to Town
Plus: a new BBQ joint. A new wine store. And Soup Market in Public Market closing.
Apr 19th, 2021 by Michael Holloway
Pat’s Rib Place Coming To Public Market
Southern barbecue restaurant run by Oprah Winfrey's niece will open this summer.
Apr 13th, 2021 by Jeramey Jannene
Large Downtown Dog Park Coming
Dog run would be built under freeway along the Milwaukee River.
Apr 29th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Market Again Posts Record Numbers, How?
Market director, vendor explain what they think is driving record growth.
Jan 24th, 2020 by Jeramey Jannene
Public Market Scores Gimbel’s Sign
Classic, 86-pound plaque from 1920s joins a sign from rival Boston Store.
Dec 31st, 2019 by Michael Horne
Condo Plan Okayed for Third Ward
A 13-unit complex, though the pediments were questioned. And more Ice Bars coming!
Oct 26th, 2017 by Michael Horne
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.
Dec 19th, 2013 by Michael Horne
