Like many other restaurants, Sam's cites ongoing economic challenges and shifts in the local business landscape as reasons for their closure:

Lombardi Brewing Company, which opened in September in the former City Lights Brewing facility, is moving in to coffee, too. The espresso machine will begin to hiss on Friday:

When Old World Wisconsin celebrates its 50th anniversary on July 4th, it will also celebrate the opening of its new welcome center:

If your downtown sushi game plan has ever included "Let's just order one more roll," here's some good news:

Thanks to a grant from the Friends of MADACC, all 32 Milwaukee Fire Department stations in the city will receive microchip scanners to help firefighters identify lost dogs and reunite them with their owners:

Chef Gregory León channels the flavors and feel of Portuguese tavern culture with mouthwatering sandwiches, served for a limited time at Amilinda's counter:

Mark your calendars for a Margarita-making masterclass in Bay View at Cafe Corazon:

International EDM trio Rufus Du Sol is coming back to Milwaukee for the first time in nearly a decade:

Urban Spelunking: Countless small commercial buildings in Milwaukee are packed with hyperlocal history. The long-quiet building on the corner of Kane Place and Humboldt Avenue is a perfect example.

The Bucks return to action later this week, and they have some work to do in order to make it to at least the NBA postseason play-in tournament:

Happy Flat Out Friday / Mama Tried week! Here's our guide to this week's moto madness:

It's almost time for Taste & Toast, a happy hour extravaganza celebrating some of Milwaukee's best Downtown spots:

According to Chinese astrology, 2026 (Year of the Horse) promises change, fresh opportunities, personal growth, and an overall faster pace of life. Here's how you can celebrate:

Art In Bloom returns to the Milwaukee Art Museum in April, coinciding with the reopening of the Museum’s refreshed Modern Wing:

Pull out your dirndls and slide into your lederhosen. It's almost Fred Usinger Day!

Change is in the air at Gathering Place Brewing, with a new head brewer and management of their East Tosa taproom:

Wouldn't It Be Nice if it was already time for the Wisconsin State Fair?

Milwaukee Area Technical College students can connect with peer mentors and access leadership development opportunities through the new Office of Community Impact. Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has the story:

If you didn't snag a Valentine's Day reservation, you can support a local restaurant this week! We've got 52 suggestions for one delicious year right here:

Cafe el Sol blends Latin flavor and live music with an all-you-can-eat fish fry that brings the community together inside the United Community Center. Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service has the story:

Paczki Day, aka Fat Tuesday is coming up! We've got everything you need to know about the luscious butter-infused filled pastries, including where to get your orders in:

Which burger is best?! Burger lovers across the state are invited to nominate their favorite 100 percent beef burger to win the title of the best in the state:

Cupids and chocolates are fine, but to spread the local and cheesy love, send one of these Brew City valentines to your sweetheart:

A few tickets are still available and the silent auction is live and open to all who wish to support SHARP Literacy's annual Unwrapped fundraiser:

Love is in the air this weekend, but there's so much more happening around Milwaukee! Here's your Weekend Preview brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel:

#52Restaurants: Treat yourself to the flavors of Myanmar at Bay View treasure Ni Burmese:

You've got plenty of options for you and your valentine (or galentine's!). Check out the Weekend Preview, brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel! https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/weekend-preview

Calling all seafood lovers! You need to make your way to Kohler beginning later this month:

Whether you're looking for things to do with your sweetheart, or getting ready to watch the spellers battle it out at the OnMilwaukee Adult Spelling Bee, you've got plenty of options for you and your valentine (or galentine's!). Here's your Weekend Preview brought to you by Potawatomi Casino Hotel:

Need a last-minute solution for an indulgent Valentine's Day excursion? We've got your solution:

Bang bang bang, the fourth headliner for this year's Wisconsin State Fair was revealed on Friday:

Downtown Milwaukee’s newest sushi destination is now open. Here's what to expect:

Listen: Molly Snyder stopped by WUWM to practice for Friday's Adult Spelling Bee with the Lake Effect producers. Here's how they did:

What began as an effort to open doors for neighborhood entrepreneurs has grown into a cornerstone of the Outpost co-op’s mission:

After months of anticipation, aya will open its doors on the ground floor of the Ascent apartments later this month:

On Wednesday night, emo stalwarts Motion City Soundtrack and Say Anything held serve inside the Eagles Ballroom:

Cupids and chocolates are fine, but to spread the local and cheesy love send one of these free Milwaukee Valentines to your sweetheart:

Get your shuffle on this March, all for a good cause! The Shamrock Shuffle returns:

John Contreras is one of Milwaukee's hardest-working typewriter poets. He will be at the OnMilwaukee Spelling Bee and ready to knock out poems for attendees:

From bobbleheads to bar dice, there are plenty of giveaways to get excited about this season at American Family Field:

An annual series brings chefs that Dan Jacobs has long admired, from rising stars to familiar faces, to Milwaukee for one-night collaborative dinners:

Wisconsin's largest chili event returns for more heat in March. Don't miss out!

Get your game on! This Friday marks the debut, and the first step in, a multi-phase expansion for an East Tosa favorite:

With a name as suited to a Prohibition-era gangster as to a diminutive, sharp-dressed musician with a winning smile, the late jazz organist "Baby Face" Willette feels almost mythical. Learn about his time in Milwaukee:

ICYMI: The PBS Garden & Green Living Expo offers a mid-February escape with instruction from Melinda Myers:

After-hours access, craft beer, local bites and live music come together for the 26th (and final) Food & Froth before the Milwaukee Public Museum's historic move.

The temperatures in Milwaukee are just around the freezing point, but it's time to start thinking about summer on the East Side once again:

Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs will be back on television, this time competing on the Food Network. Find out more here:

While Brewers games will still be made available via cable and satellite TV providers, streaming subscribers will have access to all locally distributed regular-season games from anywhere in the club's home territory without blackout restrictions:

Boutique hotel Kinn Guesthouse has teamed up with Noble Catering & Events and NEAT Beverage Catering to offer turnkey hospitality for weddings, corporate gatherings and chef-driven experiences: