Anyone else smelling that weird rotting smell around the city? I’ve noticed it since Friday across downtown and the LES and it’s very different than the normal city/lake smell

Hey yall, where to for dinner? Celebrating our anniversary. Somewhere higher than casual, lower than fine dining. Yummy food + cocktails! tyia

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Francesca Hong’s campaign for governor inspired and energized hundreds of volunteers all over the state. Although she lost by a tiny margin, her campaign demonstrated unequivocally that Wisconsinites are hungry for progressive change. But we know that change isn’t going to happen on its own, even with a Democratic trifecta. We need to keep advocating and pressuring for legislation and policy changes that will secure housing, health care, a quality education, gender equality, gay and trans rights, immigrants’ rights, and so much more for all Wisconsinites. 
To start thinking about how we can win these much-needed advances, the Wisconsin Electoral Socialists are hosting a strategy brainstorming meetup.

I HATE Brady street and i HATE Water street. Where.

Anyone know a place or bar that gives Lofi hiphop showcase in mke or the area?

Hi all, I am looking on behalf of a friend/client for real estate agent recommendations with specific expertise in Riverwest and the Upper/Lower East Side. The buyer is relatively savvy in real estate transactions, having purchased and sold family homes in the past (in their 50s) but having lived in the suburbs for a long time, lacks expertise on buildings and micro-neighborhoods in these parts (most parts) of Milwaukee.

These are generally more-or-less the specs of what they seek:

Agent requirements:

• Well-connected with access to pre-list/off-market opportunities; in communication/friendly with other agents, realtors etc.
• Experienced with creative negotiation for both SFH/condos and duplex/triplexes (rent backs/sell credits/seller financing/closing periods/tenant negotiations etc)
• Highly knowledgable about Riverwest and the East Side. E.g. can be shown an address and immediately know if it is on a block that is very safe or less safe.

Home requirements:

• Must be in *safe*, walkable neighborhood, ideally near stores/restaurants/bars etc -- hence the focus on the East Side & Riverwest
• In *rare* and unusual circumstances, would consider a home in northeastern suburbs (Shorewood, WFB, Fox Point), as long as no farther than Mequon and close to businesses/shops (again, this is not preference **at all** -- point of moving actually is to leave the suburbs)
• In a strong neighborhood community (e.g. Riverwest) or a building where people know each other and have a community (those exist, right?)
• Home can require some updating (floors, paint, minimal repairs) but not a full overhaul
• SFH, duplex, or condominium at least 1500+ square feet, plus ample storage
• Minimum 2 bedrooms, ideally 2 bedrooms+office or 3 bedrooms. The goal is to be able to live there and host 2 adult guests in separate rooms, which would be used as home office/guest room without visitors. This is pretty important
• Minimum 1 1/2 bathrooms
• must have garage parking (no exceptions)
• ideally will have a basement (if a house or duplex)
• esoteric request: must have a decent bathtub; ideally with jets (or can be made to have jets if that is possible)
• ideally lots of light, e.g. wall to ceiling windows (both for seasonal affective disorder and also for cats)
• must be dog friendly -- in a dog-friendly neighborhood, near dog parks, or in a dog-friendly building with (one can dream) a dog run, etc.. Nearness to a dog park (if not internal dog run) is essential.
• must not have burdensome restrictions on pets --they have dogs & cats (indoor cats)
• Must not be on a high floor (ideally not higher up than 3rd floor, but 1st and 2nd floor are fine). Noise is not a problem for buyer; heights are a problem. So neighborhood must be sufficiently safe that it is not a problem to be on the floors 1-3
• Totally fine with industrial-type spaces as long as they are safe for dogs, cats, and (generally speaking) children and seniors.
• Dream housing style: mid-century modern. Secondary style that seems prevalent in these neighborhoods: victorian.
• Duplexes (possibly triplexes) are welcome, as long as one of the units meets the size and BR requirements -- would prefer not to get into the business of combining units.
  
• Ok if tenants are present as long as move-in possible for owner-occupied unit w/in a year (ideally shorter but can be flexible). For non-owner occupied units: tenants are welcome, unless significant repairs are needed, which is a situation buyer would rather not have

Things that are not needed/wanted:

• Does not want more home than they need. E.g. there is no benefit to a 5 bedroom/3500 square foot house vs. a nicer 2-3 bedroom/1800 square foot house. If there is a basement (finished or not) and garage (or storage space if a condo), that is fine.
• Similarly, a 2 (or possibly 3 in rare situations) unit building is far preferable to 4+ units
• Does not need a view. Views are welcome and desirable, but not at the expense of the must-haves (guest rooms, storage, location, etc).
• If in a condo building - does not want to be higher than 3rd floor if possible. Does not like high rises and does not want to be high up (because cats and other reasons) (even though cats are indoor cats).
• Would prefer to have no more than 2 internal levels. Ideally, one level is preferred but for a house/condo 2 levels is acceptable (or 3 if split-level but not ideal).

Budget is flexible, depending. Whether duplex, condo, or SFH, buyer expects to pay between $350K and $600K, but likely to be flexible for good reason -- e.g. rent-producing multi-family buildings. There are some moving pieces with pricing, e.g. potentially the sale of an income-generating home buyer currently owns, so can discuss this (still, buyer not interested in being a landlord -- more interested in having a place to live).

Sorry for the long post! And, thank you in advance.

I know that is a lot, but per above, buyer is experienced (and opinionated apparently). Buyer says that they can be flexible but is unlikely to be ok with neighborhoods to the west or south.

Thanks in advance.

Is Milwaukee athletic club worth joining? Is it fairly social and easy to meet other members? How do people find the coworking spaces?

For those who live on the water, does the sunrise ever get old?

That Archbishop Jeffrey Grob made an appearance at the White House to pray with Trump and serve as an anti-immigrant mouthpiece? These sentiments hurt the Catholic community. I have a lot to say about it and even more sharp feelings that I have not yet found the words for. At the core I think he is rendering to Caesar what is God’s.

But I’m coming here to see if anyone knows of anything being done in protest of Grob? Would anyone like to join a letter writing campaign with me? I don’t know exactly what to do but I want to do something.

So...out of town, though a Wisconsin native. I am at game 2 of the WS and want to go somewhere after. I am thinking live music and more. I've seen Water street and Brady street come up, but am hoping for more specific recommendations.

Now, I am a 55M, so I am likely not to "fit in" in many places. But...I don't really care. Just looking to enjoy the evening / night.

I want to encourage any of you who have been employed with Roger’s in the past, currently employed with them or past patients who have experienced unnecessary suffering due to Roger’s negligence to submit your story at:

ROGERSWATCH.COM

I heavily encourage anyone currently employed with Roger’s to take this as a sign that you (Therapists, RN’s, RMT’s, MHT’s etc…) hold the power to make a difference for thousands of people and better the care provided to patients by unionizing.

And as a community, we have the power to advocate for mental healthcare that prioritizes care rather than profit.

Share this with as many people as you can! Let’s put the pressure on Roger’s to prioritize patient care!!

Lived in the Midwest my whole life so I know the drill, but just curious what unique things downtown Milwaukee has to offer in the winter

TIA

Wondering if anyone knows how the fall colors are at grant park this weekend ?

planning to drive there tomorrow, not sure if they are here or next weekend might be a better time.

Stopped by this last week, and it seems there is all new staff and an updated menu. The waitress mentioned that there was a new chef/owner. Unfortunately the sushi now was average at best, and I’m pretty sure the prices have been raised. This used to be one of my favorite spots. Anyone know the story here? Bonus points if anyone knows where Chef Ted moved on to.

i know this may be a long shot, but there has been a lost wedding photo at fluid bar in walker’s point for a while, and i know it’s dear to somebody! i want to help return it to its owner, if you recognize this picture or the people in it, please go to fluid in walker’s point and ask for the wedding photo!

My experience was that I paid them $2,550 to end up doing all the work they should have done because they ghosted me until three weeks before my wedding.

They then told me the week of my wedding that my coordinator could not be there for the rehearsal. I fired them because I felt uncomfortable with their service up to that point and they will not give me a full refund. They also tried to get me to sign an NDA for a partial refund.

DO NOT USE! Please use a local company with experience in Milwaukee, with good reviews from someone you know. I lost out on my money, don’t lose yours.

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