City Life

Here are the winners of the 2020 Spring Primary Election

February 18, 2020

Hey Milwaukee! Did you vote in Tuesday's 2020 Spring Primary Election? If so, great job! We sincerely hope you enjoyed your swell of civic pride, your free sticker, and your interactions with the oft-befuddled ...

Take a look inside Green Bay’s endangered East Town Mall

Tyler Maas

February 17, 2020

Wisconsin's shopping mall woes aren't just limited to what's going on in and around Milwaukee. Back in December, we showed you the tragic state of affairs out at Fond du Lac's longstanding Forest Mall. That mal...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (February 9-15)

Matt Wild

February 17, 2020

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...

Watch Vice talk to Milverine about how Milwaukee is the “height of civilization”

Matt Wild

February 15, 2020

The mighty Milverine has been in our midst for more than a decade, power-walking his way through Milwaukee's streets and into our hearts. The oft-shirtless icon—real name John Hamann—has been the subject of cou...

The Hop partially derailed for a few hours yesterday so let’s all freak out

Matt Wild

February 14, 2020

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week.• One of the Hop streetcars partially derailed Thursday morning at about 10 a....

MKE SEX: How do you become a sex educator?

Lucky Tomaszek

February 14, 2020

broadstreet.zone(49071); Ah yes, another Valentine’s Day is upon us. It seems like almost everyone you meet has a rather complex relationship with this particular “celebration.” Lots of folks accuse it of bein...

30 ways to celebrate and/or avoid Valentine’s weekend in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 12, 2020

Some of you are in a serious relationship, or at least involved in a budding romance. Others are happily (or perhaps miserably) single. No matter where your love life lands, the same thing holds abundantly true...

Your voting guide for the 2020 Spring Primary Election on Tuesday, February 18

Matt Wild

February 12, 2020

Hey Milwaukee! The 2020 Spring Primary Election is on Tuesday, February 18. Fun! Okay, so it's not the flashiest election out there, but that doesn't mean it's bereft of some super important races. And because ...

In case you blinked last week, here’s all the new shit they’re building in Milwaukee (February 2-8)

Matt Wild

February 11, 2020

Black Cat Alley will host a “Snow Day” dance party and snowball fight February 22

Matt Wild

February 11, 2020

Remember when winter in Milwaukee was a dead zone for shows, events, and—especially—outdoor parties? Well, those days are long gone. Mitten Fest 2020 is already in the books; the kinda-sorta outdoor VinterSköl ...

Author Adam Levin talks about ghost signs and ‘Fading Ads Of Milwaukee’

Tyler Maas

February 10, 2020

Since taking over the Old Milwaukee Facebook group in 2015, Adam Levin has used his position in the online community to show his appreciation for the people, lives, and architecture from the city's past. One wa...

Streetcar sponsorship, DNC stuff, and the rest of Mayor Barrett’s 2020 State of the City address

Matt Wild

February 10, 2020

Mayor Tom Barrett gave his 2020 State of the City address Monday morning at Potawatomi Hotel & Casino (in front of a People's Flag of Milwaukee, no less.) The address covered streetcar sponsorship (We Energ...

Crusherfest will return to South Milwaukee June 6-7

Matt Wild

February 7, 2020

On Saturday, June 8, in the year of our Lord 2019, a life-sized bronze statue of South Milwaukee wrestling legend Reggie "Da Crusher" Lisowski was unveiled at a gala celebration dubbed Crusherfest. The festival...

It’s February 7, so let’s talk about Summerfest

Matt Wild

February 7, 2020

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week.• With another snow storm on its way, temperatures still in the 20s and 30s, a...

Toxic work environments, and 7 more things that could go wrong with the 2020 DNC

Matt Wild

February 4, 2020

Monday night, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published a damning article on the leadership—or lack of leadership—of the Milwaukee host committee for the 2020 Democratic National Convention. It seems that two to...

Relive Burnhearts Mitten Fest 2020 with these photos

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 3, 2020

For the eighth consecutive year, Burnhearts curated a winning wintry mix of live music, rare and delicious craft beer, tasty food and barrel-aged cocktails, locally-made wares, and charity that all came togethe...

Welcome to February: Here’s what you’re doing this month

Milwaukee Record Staff

February 3, 2020

February holds the distinction of being the year’s shortest month, one of Wisconsin’s coldest spans of time, and landing pretty much smack dab in the middle of winter. However, this particular February finds Mi...

Sleep well, Milwaukee: “Light the Hoan” campaign continues to raise a ton of cash

Matt Wild

January 31, 2020

Every Friday, Stuff We Missed looks to other Milwaukee publications (and beyond) for, well, stuff we missed throughout the week.• Isn't it funny when fundraisers implore regular schmucks like us to kick in ...

25 not-that-interesting facts about Milwaukee (‘Saturday Night Live’ edition)

Josh Hoppert

January 29, 2020

The "25 Facts" series features people, places, and stuff that make Milwaukee (and Wisconsin) great. These articles are meant just for fun and we have nothing but love for everyone included.Saturday Night Live...

Here’s everything you need to know about Burnhearts Mitten Fest 2020

Tyler Maas

January 29, 2020

After months of cold, dreariness, premature darkness, and an absence of outdoor activity, the eighth annual Burnhearts Mitten Fest is just days away. For eight hours (noon to 8 p.m.) on Saturday, February 1, po...