Politics - Nov. 18, 2009
Clock is ticking for decision on Hoan Bridge
It's been a semi-charmed kind of life for the Hoan Bridge, the yellow-arched icon of Milwaukee's Lakefront. But time could be running out for the Hoan Bridge. Built in the early 1970s but not opened to traffic until 1977, the nearly two-mile span over the Milwaukee Harbor is in need of replacement or repair.
Tags: hoan bridge, interstate 794, lake parkway, bay view, lakefront, milwaukee harbor, jeff stone, WisDOT

Dining - Nov. 16, 2009
Honeypie shows promise
There is much to like about Honeypie, 2643 S. Kinnickinnic Ave., the Bay View restaurant owned and operated by the same folks that have done great things with Comet Cafe, Palomino and Fuel. But while Honeypie's atmosphere and menu are pleasing, there are still some kinks that need to be worked out.
Tags: honeypie, bay view, comet cafe

Bars & Clubs - Nov. 13, 2009
On the town in Milwaukee: Friday night beats
WiscoJazz Fridays celebrate three years of local and regional beats. Spinning everything from retro disco to deep house to hip-hop and funk, DJ's lukewarm, Edd Reynolds, and DJB jump started the collective back in the summer of 2004 and have spent Friday nights for the last three years spinning records at The Highbury Pub.
Tags: dj, highbury, bay view, late night bike, lukewarm, wiscojazz, live on north, y-not II

Living - Oct. 9, 2009
A bevy of Bay View happenings
The unofficial mayor of Bay View (and my good friend) Bill Rouleau is at it again. Bill has obviously been busy, because three of the best events the neighborhood puts on all year go down over the next few weeks, and I plan on being at each.
Tags: dog day afternoon, biketoberfest, pumpkin pavilion, bay view, bill rouleau

Politics - Oct. 2, 2009
Bar opponents play the "not in my backyard" card
Riverwest residents turned out en masse this week to oppose the re-opening of Smokey's, 2425 N. Dousman St. Neighbors pointed out that there are four bars in a two-block stretch of Dousman -- which is similar to what opponents in Bay View said about a proposed sports bar -- but they were told, in essence, "if you don't like it, you shouldn't have moved into the area."
Tags: riverwest, nathan potter, smokey's, the gig, steven vieth, bay view, tony zielinski, nik kovac, russ feingold, one wisconsin now

Kids & Family - Nov. 9, 2009
Thanks For Your Time
A young man learns what's most important in life from the guy next door.It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man.College, girls, career, and life itself got in the way.In fact, Jack moved clear across the country in pursuit of his dreams.There, in the rush of his busy life, Jack had ...
Tags: family, community, bay view

Kids & Family - Sept. 14, 2009
Holler Park Becomes Center for Rain Garden Training
Alderman Terry Witkowski is proud to announce that the recent reconstruction efforts at Holler Park have not only involved much of the community and recreated the space, but they have also made possible an environmental education epicenter. The new rain garden at Holler Park will be the site of a...
Tags: family, home, bay view

Politics - April 10, 2009
Bay View Tavern Raided and Shut Down
Acting on an anonymous tip, police raided a well know Bay View tavern late last night. The tipster stated women, covered in whipped cream, would be dancing at a stag party. The woman, for a small fee, would allegedly allow the male patrons to lick the whipped cream from their bodies.Undercover of...
Tags: police, bay view

Bars & Clubs - Sept. 30, 2008
Cafe Centraal - Bay View
Cafe Centaal is very spacious and inviting.  Their staff is pleasant (and can take and dish out some razzing).  The lighting is mellow and non-abrasive. And although the smoking section is just across the room, you cannot see nor smell the smoke from the non-smoking section.I personally...
Tags: Cafe Centraal, Bay View, Milwaukee

Bars & Clubs - Sept. 30, 2008
Telluride Tavern - Bay View
I love this concept, and heard all the "hype" about this place, and was pretty excited to check it out. So the time came, unfortunately I have to say, my friend and I were really disappointed. First: it's way too bright in the main bar area and Second: the woman bartender was not friend...
Tags: Telluride Tavern, Bay View