Steph Salvia

Public Beaches Became Fully Activated at ArtBlaze

Joy Engine’s first annual ArtBlaze was an undeniable success for Milwaukee

Move Over RNC, ‘Great Cosmopods’ To Take Over Milwaukee’s Beaches

30-foot 'sea creatures' part of ArtBlaze, a series of four free events to liven up summer.

Gargantuan Fluorescent Tentacles to Take Over Milwaukee’s Lakefront

Joy Engine announces beach party series: ArtBlaze on the Beach, four free events featuring live entertainment and hands-on art activities at Bradford and South Shore

Immersive Art and Light Exhibit Will Transform Mitchell Street

Two night event takes place in early September.

Joy Engine Set to Illuminate Milwaukee with “Nitelight”: The City’s First-ever Immersive Outdoor Arts + Lights Show

The public art nonprofit has selected the Historic Mitchell Street neighborhood as the backdrop for the luminary festival experience

Gothic Milwaukee Launches Walking Tour of Brady Street and Milwaukee’s Lower East Side

The self-guided audio tour is sponsored by Joy Engine and Launches April 14 in celebration of 414 Day

New Leader for Downer Avenue Business District

Janet Henning, head of Shorewood BID, will add Upper East Side business district to her responsibilities.

Shorewood BID Announces New Executive Director

The Shorewood BID works to create a vibrant and cohesive 18-hour urban marketplace of distinctive, engaged and successful businesses.

Goodbye William Ho’s, Hello Mr. B’s

Shorewood Chinese restaurant closes, Mr. B's Bartolotta Steakhouse reopens, and a new Egg & Flour Pasta in Tosa.

Downer Avenue Business Improvement District Names Commercial District Veteran Elizabeth Brodek as Executive Director

Shorewood Business Improvement District Names Steph Salvia as New Executive Director

Experienced leader chosen to lead Shorewood BID

Brady St. BID Head Heads to Shorewood

Steph Salvia also quitting Downer Ave. BID to head suburban business district.

Artist Luke Jerram Brings a Lunar Experience to Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward

Replica of the moon to be suspended in Catalano Square during three-day pop-up festival

Modern Brady Street Building Approved by Historic Commission

Historic commission staff tried to hold modern building, but commissioners overruled.

The Downer Classic happens Saturday!

Downer Classic Bike Races - information from Alderman Nik Kovac

New Radio Station on Brady Street

New liberal station, Talk Radio 1510-AM, is moving to Brady Street.

Food Trucks Banned On Brady Street

Council okays ban request by business improvement district. Mayor must approve.

All Hail Our Business Improvement Districts

City party celebrates work of 35 BIDs, which have helped improve many city neighborhoods.

Wisconsin Falling Behind on Renewable Energy

These businesses spend much of their time battling political opposition in Wisconsin, an expert notes.

Journal Sentinel Will Lose All Local Control

Gannett purchase will make it part of national chain, integrated into USA Today-centered operation.

Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?

Third Ward review board defers decision on Historic Designation. And Milwaukee now has a Croatian sister city.

Swing Park Nominated for MANDI Award

And its story -- and controversies- keep getting retold.

Why the Swing Park Failed

It became a comedy of errors, but raises serious questions about the city’s strategy for “creative placemaking.”

Who Let the Dogs Out?

Sheriff Clarke grabs canine units from House of Correction, endangering safety of staff, only to be forced to return them.

What Sue Ann Says

The busy life of ex-first lady Sue Ann Thompson, who runs a foundation and writes a magazine column.