Downtown Milwaukee has many under used parking garage roof tops and parking lots that are dying for off peak activity. So, hats off to the Westown Association for acting on their ideas to activate a parking lot this summer on 4th Street and Wisconsin Avenue.
The Milwaukee Marcus Family, owner of Marcus Investments LLC, and also a controlling stakeholder in the Marcus Corporation, today announced the acquisition of Fort Atkinson-based Verlo Mattress Factory Stores.
It's never too early to think summer. Summerfest officials clearly believe this as the festival has announced the first show slated for Summerfest 2010.
What began as a liquor infused party aboard U.S. Navy ships in the 1920s led us to a late afternoon standard tradition of discounted food and drinks in bars, restaurants and lounges. It's the recessionista's best friend. Often including two-for-one specials, cheap taps and half-price rail drinks, drinkers save a hefty chunk of cash by heading out early.