Walnut Way has secured $1.1 million to build one megawatt of community-owned solar in Lindsay Heights, with sites across Milwaukeeâs North Side expected to be running by December 2027. · at OnMilwaukee ↗
The Milwaukee Brewers open the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers (again) on Sunday at American Family Field. Here's what you need to know ahead of the series. · at OnMilwaukee ↗
Street Angels, a mobile outreach organization that assists individuals in ending homelessness, provides essential needs, such as hot meals, mobile showers and connection to services. · at OnMilwaukee ↗
The Urban Forestry Fund spearheaded the service to increase tree coverage in Milwaukee, with the help of city residents. Source · at Milwaukee Magazine ↗
Current County Board Chair Marcelia Nicholson-Bovell commits to run for Milwaukee County Executive, if David Crowley wins the governorship. Source · at Milwaukee Magazine ↗
The first-ever Milwaukee event promises a sweet night of holiday fun, but with just 300 spots available, bakers will need to act fast. · at OnMilwaukee ↗
The effort to rethink Red Arrow Park on Water Street, continues and Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, the City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County will have two leading design concepts to share at an open-house-style session on Tuesday, Oct. 13,… · at OnMilwaukee ↗
n Thursday, October 15, music critic, author, and podcast host Steven Hyden will stop by Boswell Book Company to chat about his new book, Is This It: The Never-Ending Rise And Fall Of The Strokes (And Rock ‘n’ Roll). He’ll be joined in… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
ove over, zebra mussels, it’s time to address another one of Milwaukee’s invasive species: the Chicago-style hot dog. What is it doing here? What does it want with Milwaukeeans? And…is it really Chicago-style? As is true of any native… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
Milwaukee Record is working in partnership with Urban Cat Coalition to help find loving homes for area cats. Each week, we—with generous sponsorship from Skilos, A Family Pet Store—plan to highlight a feline friend that’s currently up for… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
Welcome to Milwaukee Record’s 66 Days of Halloween countdown! You can find Part I, which covers Days 0-22, HERE. You can find Part II, which covers Days 23-44, HERE. DAY 45: WATCHING X-FILES WITH NO LIGHTS ON Welcome to Part III!… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
Bringing "The Gathering" tour to Milwaukee with The Shins and Silversun Pickups, Weezer offered a generous tour through its catalog, delivered with the peculiar humor of a band that can fill an arena while still seeming perfectly suited to… · at OnMilwaukee ↗
Experience the history of this Milwaukee County community through a self-guided neighborhood tour, by the Wauwatosa Historical Society. Source · at Milwaukee Magazine ↗
A few days ago Underground Tavern, 1239 E. Brady St., announced that it would be closing after five years of business in the space that previously housed the WurstBar. · at OnMilwaukee ↗
y previous job was as a bartender at a family-friendly brewery here in Milwaukee. Ahead of a Dodgers series, I was having some fun with a fan who was in town for the game. After serving him his beer and telling him I’d give him the L.A.… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
A version of this article originally appeared on our Patreon. Want to support Milwaukee Record and get exclusive articles and podcasts? Click HERE. Thanks! ne of the best things about Milwaukee County is its staggering number of parks.… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
n case you missed it, next week is Weird Al Week! Buckle up! To celebrate the October 17 “Weird Al” Yankovic show at Fiserv Forum, your friendly Al fans at Milwaukee Record are pulling out all the stops. From Monday October 12 through… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
The long-awaited deep dive box set look at the Fab Four's 1965 classic, "Rubber Soul," is finally here. We take a look at that, plus a bunch of other great new vinyl reissues, including gems from Bob Marley & the Wailers, John Coltrane,… · at OnMilwaukee ↗
Oktoberfest season is winding down, but there are still plenty of events to keep beer drinkers busy, including a limb-shaking annual release at Gathering Place. Source · at Milwaukee Magazine ↗
The changing of the seasons brings vibrant hues to Milwaukee; check out our guide on when the colors will be the brightest in the 414. Source · at Milwaukee Magazine ↗
t seems like Von Trier, 2235 N. Farwell Ave., uncovers an old-school mural every decade or so, doesn’t it? Back in 2017, when the beloved East Side German tavern was owned by John Sidoff, it uncovered a mid-century mural above the bar that… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
Whether you're looking for family-friendly fun or an adults-only adventure, the Milwaukee County Zoo has two events to keep you cackling this month. · at OnMilwaukee ↗
Step away from the crab rangoon and egg foo yung for a moment and explore the "secret" Chinese menus and traditional fare at these remarkable spots. · at OnMilwaukee ↗
Milwaukee Bucks announce theme night, giveaway crossover game schedule for 2026-27 season MILWAUKEE (Oct. 7, 2026) – The Milwaukee Bucks have a full slate of theme nights, giveaways and crossover games planned for the 2026-27 season.… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
Milwaukee Pretzel has come a long way since Matt and Katie Wessel launched the company in 2013 in rented space at Wild Flour Bakery. There's no better way to see that than to take a tour of the company's facility on Milwaukee's far… · at OnMilwaukee ↗
Milwaukee Artists: Joy Engine Wants Your Unexpected, Experimental, Maybe-Even-a-Little-Ridiculous Ideas 2027 JOY Grants offer up to $10,000 per project for free community art experiences; applications due November 2 MILWAUKEE — What would… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
Drones are the latest evolution of window washing technology, coming to Milwaukee with the help of a Wausau based company. Source · at Milwaukee Magazine ↗
ack in August, the City Of West Allis announced an ambitious undertaking called Taste Of Stallis. November 1-7, the inaugural city-wide dining week will feature meal and drink deals at more than 25 West Allis businesses. That impressive… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
WMSE‘s local and live in-studio showcase, Local/Live, airs Tuesdays 6-7 p.m. You can find past episodes HERE, or on this handy Soundcloud playlist. milwaukeerecord · WMSE’s Local/Live, October 6, 2026: The Bourbon Jockeys (Live from… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
Hardee's holds a special place in fast-food history, sparking high levels of nostalgia. What makes it a cultural touchstone for so many? And what did we think after our very first visit? · at OnMilwaukee ↗
Drawing on more than 30 years of culinary experience, Chef Kevin Sloan shares the recipes, memories and stories that have shaped his life. · at OnMilwaukee ↗
Doomed revolution and rampant toxicity are just a few themes at the center of Matthew J. Prigge's new book, exploring the real life story behind the award winning film "Dog Day Afternoon." Source · at Milwaukee Magazine ↗
t is happening again. Perhaps for the final time. On Saturday, October 17, The Argo in Whitefish Bay will be transformed into the Roadhouse in Twin Peaks for Inside A Dream: The Music Of David Lynch. A 10-piece band will pay tribute to the… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
oday in exciting fall event announcements: Your friends here at Milwaukee Record are planning to bring our annual “Casserole Call” back to beautiful Falcon Hall in Riverwest on Sunday, November 22 from 12-3 p.m. If you haven’t attended any… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
n this week’s episode of The Catered Quiz, author J.D. Kendall joins the show to talk about his debut horror novel, A Shadow So Big, and to answer questions about Hammer horror films and The X-Files. We also talk about video stores,… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
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Surely there are folks that remember the numerous Bronzeville frozen custard stands, but as the entire Walnut Street neighborhood was razed for freeway construction and the dreaded "urban renewal" - which felt like anything but to folks… · at OnMilwaukee ↗
Celebrating a decade of "Coloring Book", the Chicago rapper delivered a set that reached back to "Acid Rap," made room for newer music and ended with "Same Drugs" beneath a shower of confetti. · at OnMilwaukee ↗
Our resident garden columnist speaks on preparing her garden for the upcoming frost and the sacrifices required for responsible gardening. Source · at Milwaukee Magazine ↗
proposed 15-mph speed limit on portions of the Oak Leaf Trail and other Milwaukee County trails has come to a sudden halt. In an email newsletter last Friday, Milwaukee County Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman said he had “decided to put a… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
Dentistry continues to evolve, with new technology, smarter treatments and a growing focus on making patients comfortable. Source · at Milwaukee Magazine ↗
nce a month, I (Matt) sit down with Joy Powers of WUWM’s Lake Effect to discuss some of my favorite new Milwaukee records and songs. Listen to the latest installment HERE. This month, I break the news on a new track from Wave Chapelle,… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
Good dentistry goes well beyond a great smile. These are the region's top dental professionals, who can help you look, feel and stay healthy. Source · at Milwaukee Magazine ↗
Milwaukee is chock full of things to do, but only a handful of Milwaukee events are worthy of the lofty honor of “Record Recommended” (patent pending). Here are our recommendations for October 5-11, 2026. MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 Milwaukee Record… · at Milwaukee Record ↗
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport turns 100 on Oct. 5, 2026. Explore MKE's history, from grass runways and air mail to today's new concourse. · at OnMilwaukee ↗
he 2026 general election is set for Tuesday, November 3. Wisconsin will choose a new governor: either Republican candidate Tom Tiffany or Democratic candidate David Crowley. There will be plenty of down-ballot elections, too, as well as… · at Milwaukee Record ↗