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Immersive Art and Light Exhibit Will Transform Mitchell Street

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
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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
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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

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
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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.

Now Serving: Goodbye William Ho’s, Hello Mr. B’s
Now Serving

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
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Shorewood Business Improvement District Names Steph Salvia as New Executive Director

Experienced leader chosen to lead Shorewood BID

Plenty of Horne: Brady St. BID Head Heads to Shorewood
Plenty of Horne

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
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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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Modern Brady Street Building Approved by Historic Commission
Eyes on Milwaukee

Modern Brady Street Building Approved by Historic Commission

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

The Downer Classic happens Saturday!
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The Downer Classic happens Saturday!

Downer Classic Bike Races - information from Alderman Nik Kovac

Plenty of Horne: New Radio Station on Brady Street
Plenty of Horne

New Radio Station on Brady Street

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

Eyes on Milwaukee: Food Trucks Banned On Brady Street
Eyes on Milwaukee

Food Trucks Banned On Brady Street

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

Plenty Of Horne: All Hail Our Business Improvement Districts
Plenty Of Horne

All Hail Our Business Improvement Districts

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

Plenty of Horne: Wisconsin Falling Behind on Renewable Energy
Plenty of Horne

Wisconsin Falling Behind on Renewable Energy

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

Plenty of Horne: Journal Sentinel Will Lose All Local Control
Plenty of Horne

Journal Sentinel Will Lose All Local Control

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

Plenty of Horne: Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?
Plenty of Horne

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

Swing Park Nominated for MANDI Award

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

In Public: Why the Swing Park Failed
In Public

Why the Swing Park Failed

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

Plenty of Horne: Who Let the Dogs Out?
Plenty of Horne

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.

Plenty of Horne: What Sue Ann Says
Plenty of Horne

What Sue Ann Says

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