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From beer to beds, Pabst Brewery becomes college apartments

Posted by Editor | Jan 2, 2016 | Articles |

After being virtually abandoned to disrepair for nearly two decades, one of the largest buildings on the west side of downtown Milwaukee will finally re-open. The former bottling house of the Pabst Brewing Company is being converted into student apartments. With a footprint of almost a city block, the renovated 151 apartments on three floors will have enough beds for more than 400 college students. Located near Marquette University, Milwaukee Area Technical College, and Milwaukee School of Engineering, there has been strong student interest to live in the new development. Originally built in 1889 on the southeast corner of...

Map: Riverwest Radio

Posted by Editor | Jan 1, 2016 | Articles, Locations |

Broadcast Radius WXRW-LP hit the FM spectrum as 104.1 on January 1, 2016 5 mile variable range Riverwest Radio/WXRW provides a community platform for education, advocacy and creativity, as well as an outlet for marginalized and alternative voices. We invite Milwaukeeans not only to listen, but to take an active role in the production of their own show and become stewards of the...

360° Video: Riverwest Radio

Posted by Editor | Jan 1, 2016 | Video |

This video was filmed with a 360° camera and allows the viewer to turn the view in any direction while the footage plays.

Photo Essay: USS Milwaukee sails into namesake port

Posted by Editor | Nov 21, 2015 | Photos |

Only fitting that Milwaukee’s namesake naval vessel was officially commissioned on the first snowfall of the year. And in typical Packer stadium fashion, it did not affect attendance.

Photo Essay: Fermentation Fest

Posted by Editor | Oct 12, 2015 | Photos |

Select images from the Wormfarm Institute’s Fermentation Fest 2015 along the hills and valleys of Sauk County.

Photo Essay: Kiva and WHEDA

Posted by Editor | Oct 9, 2015 | Photos |

A day of economic development stories focused on funding dreams to transform Milwaukee.

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