Okay, place your bets
It's officially spring and it's officially April, which means only one thing: IT'S TIME TO OFFICIALLY PLACE YOUR BETS ON WHEN THE MARCUS CENTER PARKING STRUCTURE SNOW PILE WILL MELT THIS YEAR.
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Wisconsin’s mask mandate is dead. Again.
In a 4-3 decision on Wednesday, the Wisconsin Supreme Court blocked Gov. Tony Evers from issuing new public health emergencies—and with them, new mask mandates—without the approval of the state Legislature. Wis...
Wisconsin opens vaccine eligibility, Milwaukee mulls reinstating health order restrictions
Good news, Wisconsin! Beginning Monday, April 5, all Wisconsinites 16 years and older are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Tony Evers made the announcement Tuesday afternoon:
BREAKING: Wisconsin leads t...
Mandatory Milwaukee: Facing the nightmare of the Lincoln Memorial lakefront intersection
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Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and exp...
Watch Bay View Terrace being built in this video from 1964
Bay View has experienced considerable changes in recent years. Between new apartment complexes, a steady stream of incoming businesses, and ostentatious mansions built and then quickly flipped by a former alder...
Sypher Lady X takes the lead on organizing south side community cleanups
The snow has melted and springtime has arrived. Usually for Milwaukee, this means beautiful rainy days and the smell of blossoming flowers. For the south and north side of Milwaukee, it means all the trash that...
Here’s a list of all the lists of all the deals you can get in Milwaukee once you’re vaccinated
Let's keep this simple: There are a handful of deals you can get in Milwaukee once you get your COVID-19 vaccine. Bring proof of your vaccination, get a deal! As of this writing, Black Husky is offering free be...
Supervisors vote to keep gun shows out of Milwaukee County Sports Complex
On Thursday afternoon, the Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors voted 13-3 to reject a proposal that would have allowed gun shows at the Milwaukee County Sports Complex. Here's a press release from a group of ...
Wait, so what is now Milwaukee used to be part of Massachusetts?
Many of you are probably aware of a city in North Carolina that also goes by the name "Milwaukee." And we're no strangers to a sound-alike city in Oregon called "Milwaukie." However, if you're anything like us ...
Here’s your 2021 Spring Election voting guide for Wisconsin school superintendent (and other races)
Hey! On Tuesday, April 6, there's another election! The 2021 Spring Election! And here's a voting guide that covers everything in Milwaukee and Milwaukee County! Fun!
Only one statewide race will be on every...
Open today: Milwaukee’s first two walk-in vaccination clinics (for residents of 10 ZIP codes)
Beginning today, Milwaukee will operate walk-in COVID vaccination clinics at North Division High School (1011 W. Center St.) and South Division High School (1515 W. Lapham Blvd.). The clinics are open Monday th...
In case you blinked last week, here are all the new and wonderful things they’re building in Milwaukee (March 14-20)
Depending on which news sources you follow, Milwaukee is going through either a “renaissance” or a “reinvention.” Or maybe it’s a “reboot” or a “reimagining,” like that crappy Tim Burton version of Planet Of Th...
As Goes Wisconsin’s Kristin Brey joins us for ‘Matt And Kristin Talk About MKE And WI Stuff’
If you don't follow As Goes Wisconsin on your favorite social media platforms, go ahead and change that now. The brainchild of Wisconsin-born writer/comedian Kristin Brey, As Goes Wisconsin examines the many, m...
I did not handle this well
One year ago today, I wrote an article called "I am not handling this well." In it, I shared my fears and anxieties surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. That pandemic was eight days old.
"I am not handling th...
Milwaukee has a new health order and now you can walk around in bars and restaurants
The Milwaukee Health Department unveiled a new health order for city on Thursday. Among other things, it further eases restrictions on capacity limits for bars and restaurants. Oh, and it allows people to walk ...
Mandatory Milwaukee: Making the most of spring
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Some places seasons come and go, while some places seasons become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fre...
Polish Fest has been canceled. Again.
Milwaukee's annual Polish Fest has been canceled. Again. Because of COVID-19. Again.
The 2021 installment was scheduled for June 11-13 at Henry Maier Festival Park. "Looking Forward to A 'Summer of Fun in 20...
MKE SEX: Learning about lady-lovin’
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Dear MKE SEX,
For the last few months, I’ve been hanging out online with a new crush counting down the days till we can meet in person. We’ve both had our first and second shots. No...
New Brewtown Buzz South publication to cover “Good News. Great Communities.”
If you read any Milwaukee-based publications with regularity, you've more than likely encountered the work of Catherine Jozwik at some point. The longtime freelance writer has contributed to virtually every loc...
Midwest Gaming Classic to return to Wisconsin Center for November 5-7 convention
In 2001, two guys started a small show at a Boy Scout Service Center "to celebrate the Atari Jaguar," which drew about 100 gaming enthusiasts. Since that unheralded outset, the event—which was later named Midwe...