Milwaukee took a step toward a financial settlement Tuesday to release the Harley-Davidson Motor Co. from an obligation to build a 100,000-square-foot structure on the site of the company's south-side museum.

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By Marie Rohde Milwaukee can take its first step toward race and gender equity on projects simply by requiring prime contractors pay subcontractors more quickly, according to an alderman backing the payment change. “This is one of the easiest things ...

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The $50 million Marriott Hotel proposal will be considered at a special meeting of the Zoning and Neighborhood Development Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, said Alderman James Witkowiak, chairman of the committee. Monday, the Historic Preservation Commission conditionally approved ...

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By Marie Rohde The Milwaukee Common Council could vote as early as Jan. 19 on the proposed development of a $50 million Marriott Hotel, said Pat Curley, chief of staff for Mayor Tom Barrett. The Milwaukee Historic Preservation Commission on ...

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By Marie Rohde The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2874 faces bankruptcy if the city of Milwaukee collects on a $609,000 judgment over condemnation of the group’s former headquarters. “We have $258,000 in a CD,” said Gregory West, the post’s ...

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By Sean Ryan Business owners on Second Street in Milwaukee disagree over the balance of driving lanes and sidewalks that will best lure customers. A city plan supported by most of the business owners would reduce the number of traffic ...

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