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The largest vintage festival in Wisconsin returns this summer
You've probably already visited some local vintage and thrift stores in Milwaukee, but the largest vintage shopping market is coming here soon. The Wisconsin Vintage Fest will return Saturday, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Deer District, 1134 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave. Over 75 vendors will be...
Kamala Harris' AKA sorority sisters in Milwaukee area react to her running for president
MILWAUKEE. (CBS 58) -- Vice President Kamala Harris is getting a boost for her presidential run from members of "The Divine Nine" — prestigious Black fraternities and sororities that have shaped the community's middle class for more than a century. Officially, the nonprofit organizations cannot endorse political candidates nor...
A baby porcupine is born at the Milwaukee County Zoo
A new baby porcupine — a porcupette — was born at the Milwaukee County Zoo on June 4. The porcupette — which will be named by the zoo's animal care team — is the fifth baby born to mom Quinn and dad Seamus. The adult porcupines are designated a breeding pair by the...
'The color of money was everywhere': The birth of Northridge mall in Milwaukee
After two decades of never-realized redevelopment plans, absentee ownership, acts of vandalism and arson, and even a viral video in which it was transformed into a winter wonderland, Milwaukee's Northridge mall, which closed in 2003, is finally heading toward demolition. After years of wrangling with the China-based company that bought the sprawling...
Milwaukee expects tens of thousands of visitors as festivals kick off this weekend
MILWAUKEE— The City of Milwaukee is seeing its summer boost of visitors, thanks to dozens of festivals and events. The City of Milwaukee is seeing its summer boost of visitors, thanks to dozens of festivals and events. This summer has been big for the city. Between hosting Summerfest and...
Bradford and South Shore beaches closed due to elevated bacteria levels
MILWAUKEE – There will be no swimming allowed at two popular Milwaukee beaches due to elevated bacteria levels in the Lake Michigan water. Both Bradford and South Shore beaches are listed as closed by the Milwaukee Health Department as of Thursday morning. McKinley Beach is currently under a beach...
Former top Tearman Spencer aide pleads guilty under deal that could later wipe slate clean
The top aide to former Milwaukee City Attorney Tearman Spencer will avoid having a criminal record if he abides by requirements imposed Wednesday under a deferred prosecution agreement. Former Deputy City Attorney Odalo Ohiku, 46, was charged earlier this year with one count of attempted misconduct in public office for failing to disclose ownership...
Wisconsin isn't building new housing fast enough, Policy Forum report finds
Home prices and rents have surged statewide since the pandemic, and relief isn't coming fast enough. That's according to a report from the Wisconsin Policy Forum, which found that despite pushes from lawmakers — and strong demand from homebuyers and renters alike — Wisconsin still isn't building enough new housing. ...
A Muskego congregation has decommissioned its historic 1905 church. Demolition is next.
MUSKEGO - With a formal ceremony offering a last look and commemorating its history, St. Paul's Lutheran Church's 1905 building has moved a step closer to demolition. Congregation leaders held a decommissioning service Sunday, July 21, an event that also included a chance for church members and others to collect some memorabilia from the historic building itself before it is demolished in the months ahead. ...
Report: Sole office construction in Milwaukee likely dead for years
Multi-tenant buildings meant solely for office tenants will likely see stagnant construction in Milwaukee for the next few decades, according to commercial real estate experts. There was a 23.5% vacancy in office buildings in the Milwaukee market in the second quarter of 2024, a recent report from JLL showed. Year-over-year...
We've been flooded with brilliant ideas to restore Milwaukee County Parks. Send us yours.
The Milwaukee County Park system is the crown jewel of our community. A recent report by the City Parks Alliance through the Trust for Public Land found that Milwaukee ranked 21st among the 100 most populous US cities in 2024, which is a testament to our community's pride. According to the report,...
City eyes development that would bring Wisconsin's tallest building, but downtown alderman isn't on board
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- City development officials announced Wednesday, July 24, that they picked a developer to overhaul the land currently occupied by a parking garage for the Marcus Performing Arts Center. The proposal is anchored by a building that would be more than 50 stories tall, making it the tallest in Wisconsin and the tallest building in the world made from mass timber.
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