Author: Staff

A landmark church will soon be demolished on Milwaukee’s lower East side, and replaced with senior housing and new center for worship modeled after its parent church, the Blessed Virgin of Pompeii. Known as the Little Pink Church, it was the centerpiece of the city’s Italian-American community until it was razed in 1967 to make way for freeway construction in the Third Ward. St. Rita began in 1925 as a mission outpost of the Little Pink Church. Its location at 1601 N. Cass Street was built in 1939. “My parents grew up in the 3rd Ward and attended St....

Bike share nonprofit officially becomes first permanent tenant in Grand Avenue Mall Redevelopment on April 14, part of trend of economic investment in Westown Area of Downtown. On Milwaukee Day, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett and other officials inaugurated the new Shops of Grand Avenue headquarters and maintenance facility of Bublr Bikes, the non-profit organization that operates the Milwaukee area’s bike-sharing network. As a result of the move, Bublr has become the initial permanent tenant in the Grand Avenue’s redevelopment, and it puts the bike-sharing system at the center of its growing regional network. Barrett and other officials discussed Bublr’s...

Pabst Milwaukee Brewery will kick off the summer music season with a grand opening street festival May 13. The event from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, will be held on Juneau Avenue between 10th and 11th streets and the adjoining area of 11th street It will feature outdoor performances from a variety of leading local bands, including IshDARR, Masked Intruder, New Age Narcissism, Hugh Masterson, Abby Jeanne and D’ Amato. An art gallery, live painting, games, activities and food will also be offered, along with Pabst Milwaukee Brewery beer. Admission is free. “We are thrilled to celebrate the...