Published Jan. 21, 2013
I almost can't believe I'm writing this, but I think major retailers should give one more shot at saving the Grand Avenue mall. Guess what: There are lots of people at the Grand Avenue mall. Not tons, like I remember it in the '80s, and they're not necessarily shopping at the pre-paid wireless stores or nail salons. They're eating lunch or meeting at the Stone Creek Coffee or working out at the YMCA or scouring T.J. Maxx for bargains.
Published Jan. 4, 2012
Closed in 2003, Northridge Mall sits in an eerie stasis, shuttered but surprisingly well preserved. Bought by a Chinese investment group in 2009, it was to become a head-scratching "Chinese Mall of North America," dedicated to showcasing Chinese retailers. Not surprisingly, the plan has not come to fruition. We took an exclusive tour inside the empty old mall, where still-growing trees are its only sign of life.
Published Dec. 2, 2009
When shopping this holiday season, do you feel safe at Mayfair Mall? Has the fear associated with the muggings and attacks of a few years ago been assuaged by security measures? Would you still opt to shop elsewhere?
Published Aug. 18, 2009
There's news today that a large children's day camp project is looking to lease the former Linens 'N Things and Old Navy spaces inside the Shops of Grand Avenue.
Published March 18, 2008
How does our hub of highways, the Marquette Interchange, stack up against the newly renovated Bayshore? Read on to find out.
For those of us born and raised in Milwaukee, there are many places, people and things that at the mere mention, make us smile and bring back memories.For a majority of my life, Downtown Milwaukee was my life. If I close my eyes I can still see the red swivel stools that outlined the grill which ...
Wednesday September 23rd, 2009 - Lake Villa, IL One thing I’ve always been willing to do is take action. Sometimes my actions have had disastrous results but at least I didn’t just sit there and do nothing. Today I decided to take action and not just wallow in my cur...
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