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This escalator has been broke for at least a month at Chase Tower. But now they’re blocking it with a big barrier, so I can’t just walk around the cone. Clearly not Mitch Hedberg fans: escalators can’t break, they can only become stairs

How many dance references can I pack into one article? urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/01/07/f...

Peter Feigin is out as Bucks president. A Haslam lieutenant is in. urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/01/05/m...

I have a problem and the only solution is more podcasts. Thanks @pocketcasts.com

You'll find no more complete list of all of the new bars and restaurants that opened in Milwaukee last year than Sophie Bolich's list for @urbanmilwaukee.com. 117! urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/12/31/1...

Some of the individual cases defy belief. Milwaukee paid more than $10 million in police settlements in 2025. urbanmilwaukee.com/2026/01/01/m...

“I don’t like winning. I really don’t. I really, really wish these streetcars were faster than me. But they’re not. And this is the problem.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...

Far from my biggest reading year, but happy to have beat my goal of 30.

Milwaukee’s skyline in spring, summer, fall and winter of 2025

The most read article in the past 24 hours: Airport Hotel Sold at Auction (Members only) by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com

Tearman Spencer lost his reelection bid in April 2024. The fallout from the conflicts that defined his tenure continue to come in unexpected ways. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/12/19/c...

It's going to be more difficult to cross the Menomonee Valley for several years. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/12/19/m...

Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic doesn't want to see a data centers developed in Milwaukee without citizen's having a voice. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/12/19/a...

Unsual split verdict for Hannah Dugan where the more serious charge sticks. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/12/18/9...

You can't make this up - the Trump administration sent a letter telling Milwaukee to crack down on fare evasion on the fare-free streetcar. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/12/12/f...

Joel Brennan launches his campaign for governor with a two-minute video that includes a curious reference to Nick Van Exel. Read my piece for details on how that connects him to Beyonce and why the numbers he claims are false. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/12/11/j...

Endorsement watch: Alderwoman Marina Dimitrijevic announces her endorsement of Mandela Barnes in the gubernatorial race.

People really like McDonald’s

Reminder that I'm bartending tonight. Come for bad jokes and lots of fun.

Powerline Trail quickly becoming a key link across the southside. Two new grant applications could greatly expand it. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/12/04/m...

Also sad to see a mansard-roof McDonald's disappear. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/12/04/t...

An interesting basketball analytics read, with a Milwaukee Bucks connection. Players changing teams often shoot worse in short run. Solution: Let them keep shooting. www.espn.com/nba/story/_/...

The process to pick a new Milwaukee flag is going remarkably poorly, internal emails reveal. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/12/03/c...

Bottoms up. I'll be performing my annual bartending shift from 6:45 to 7 at the Milwaukee Press Club's Meet the Media event at The Newsroom Pub Thursday night. Order an obnoxious drink from me and meet your favorite Milwaukee reporters.

Mandela Barnes enters the race for governor urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/12/02/m...

Life hack: Leave the driving to the professionals in a snowstorm. Thanks @ridemcts.bsky.social

As someone who reviews every permit in Milwaukee, I can say residential solar adoption is definitely spreading out. It’s no longer just appearing in wealthy neighborhoods. City also hit its own 25% goal with two large arrays

USPS 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps are a model for walkable communities, urbanism, and car-free neighborhoods. In this essay (1/250)

This would be a big deal because of the concentration of the lots. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/26/p...

A shame to lose this Walker Square home. What the owner is doing is even more confusing. Members-only article at @urbanmilwaukee.com urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/25/c...

Just published a members-only bulletin on @UrbanMilwaukee about a Milwaukee politician hosting a D.C. fundraiser with a highly inaccurate pitch. Reminder: You can subscribe to Urban Milwaukee for 40% off currently with code THANKFUL25.

Milwaukee Seeks ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Developers (Members only) by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com

Former Blatz Brewery Buildings Getting Converted To Apartments by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com

Get the perks, skip the paywall. @UrbanMilwaukee.com membership is currently 40% off with code THANKFUL25

A scoop to end your workday. Bay View's The Bindery to be taken over by a well-known organization (members-only article for @urbanmilwaukee.com ) urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/l...

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Milwaukee’s deputy mayor is no more. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/18/c...

The world's "fastest-growing sport" is coming to Milwaukee. An @urbanmilwaukee.com scoop (members-only article). urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/17/a...

Little-known federal program is saving Milwaukee taxpayers millions of dollars. I examine how at @urbanmilwaukee.com (members-only article) urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/17/l...

What's this building and would the developer like to build another one in Milwaukee? We've got the answer in a members-only bulletin on @urbanmilwaukee.com

Facebook commenters are my favorite. Article: Moving ramps would be better for everyone, leave freeway as is, more industrial land Commenters: Why are you trying to tear down freeway for condos? www.facebook.com/100040646450...?

One of the unusual pockets of Milwaukee. A rural/suburban-style pocket between 27th Street and the airport

Friday afternoon news dump: Milwaukee dumps Neutral, wants new developer for Marcus Center site. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/14/c...

Want to live in a house fit for a mayor? Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is looking to move. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/13/m...

The "Draft Joel" train is picking up steam. Joel Brennan could upset the crowded gubernatorial race. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/13/p...

I am pretty blown away by the number of people that use this facility

First Show at New Milwaukee Rep Theater a Record Breaker by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com

Facebook commenters - Replacing I-794 with a boulevard is a conspiracy from real estate industry. Real estate group - commissions study, comes out against boulevard plan urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/11/r...

Just posted a scoop to our members-only bulletin section on @urbanmilwaukee.com - Milwaukee's central count and heaviest-used early voting sites are moving.