Jeramey Jannene
@jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com
President and co-founder of @urbanmilwaukee.com. Covering City Hall and all things city of Milwaukee. jeramey@urbanmilwaukee.com
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As someone who reviews every permit in Milwaukee, I can say residential solar adoption is definitely spreading out. It’s no longer just appearing in wealthy neighborhoods.
City also hit its own 25% goal with two large arrays
City also hit its own 25% goal with two large arrays
Official data is in this week, and US solar continues to grow rapidly, with generation up 30% compared to last year!
November 29, 2025 at 1:29 AM
As someone who reviews every permit in Milwaukee, I can say residential solar adoption is definitely spreading out. It’s no longer just appearing in wealthy neighborhoods.
City also hit its own 25% goal with two large arrays
City also hit its own 25% goal with two large arrays
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USPS 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps are a model for walkable communities, urbanism, and car-free neighborhoods.
In this essay (1/250)
In this essay (1/250)
November 28, 2025 at 11:33 PM
USPS 250th Anniversary Forever Stamps are a model for walkable communities, urbanism, and car-free neighborhoods.
In this essay (1/250)
In this essay (1/250)
This would be a big deal because of the concentration of the lots. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/26/p...
Proposal Will Turn 40 Vacant Lots Into Homes
Effort would create affordable homes in seven blocks of Amani neighborhood.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This would be a big deal because of the concentration of the lots. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/26/p...
A shame to lose this Walker Square home. What the owner is doing is even more confusing. Members-only article at @urbanmilwaukee.com urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/25/c...
City Seeks Contractors To Demolish Fire-Damaged Homes
Those on the list include a notable, neoclassical-style Walker Square building.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A shame to lose this Walker Square home. What the owner is doing is even more confusing. Members-only article at @urbanmilwaukee.com urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/25/c...
Just published a members-only bulletin on @UrbanMilwaukee about a Milwaukee politician hosting a D.C. fundraiser with a highly inaccurate pitch.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Just published a members-only bulletin on @UrbanMilwaukee about a Milwaukee politician hosting a D.C. fundraiser with a highly inaccurate pitch.
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Milwaukee Seeks ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Developers (Members only) by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com
Milwaukee Seeks ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Developers
Three opportunities in newly released RFQ by city, with more to come.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 24, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Milwaukee Seeks ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Developers (Members only) by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com
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Former Blatz Brewery Buildings Getting Converted To Apartments by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com
Former Blatz Brewery Buildings Getting Converted To Apartments
Project involves complex effort to retain space for remaining office tenants.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Former Blatz Brewery Buildings Getting Converted To Apartments by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com
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November 21, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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A scoop to end your workday. Bay View's The Bindery to be taken over by a well-known organization (members-only article for @urbanmilwaukee.com ) urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/l...
Literary Nonprofit To Take Over The Bindery
Bay View printing and community hub finds well-known new occupant.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
A scoop to end your workday. Bay View's The Bindery to be taken over by a well-known organization (members-only article for @urbanmilwaukee.com ) urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/20/l...
I'm on @620wtmj until noon talking all things Milwaukee. Watch live. x.com/i/broadcasts...
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Point Taken w/ @StephenScaffid1 & @KristinBrey
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November 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Milwaukee’s deputy mayor is no more. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/18/c...
City Hall: Top City Official Resigns
Preston Cole rose to the unofficial title of 'deputy mayor,' then walked away.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Milwaukee’s deputy mayor is no more. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/18/c...
The world's "fastest-growing sport" is coming to Milwaukee.
An @urbanmilwaukee.com scoop (members-only article). urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/17/a...
An @urbanmilwaukee.com scoop (members-only article). urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/17/a...
A New Milwaukee Club For World’s ‘Fastest-Growing Sport’
Can 30 million players be wrong? Industrial building will become 10-court facility.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The world's "fastest-growing sport" is coming to Milwaukee.
An @urbanmilwaukee.com scoop (members-only article). urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/17/a...
An @urbanmilwaukee.com scoop (members-only article). urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/17/a...
Little-known federal program is saving Milwaukee taxpayers millions of dollars.
I examine how at @urbanmilwaukee.com (members-only article) urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/17/l...
I examine how at @urbanmilwaukee.com (members-only article) urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/17/l...
Little-Known Federal Tribal Program Saving Milwaukee Taxpayers Millions
Could it also be used to pay for streetcar expansion?
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Little-known federal program is saving Milwaukee taxpayers millions of dollars.
I examine how at @urbanmilwaukee.com (members-only article) urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/17/l...
I examine how at @urbanmilwaukee.com (members-only article) urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/17/l...
What's this building and would the developer like to build another one in Milwaukee? We've got the answer in a members-only bulletin on @urbanmilwaukee.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
What's this building and would the developer like to build another one in Milwaukee? We've got the answer in a members-only bulletin on @urbanmilwaukee.com
Facebook commenters are my favorite.
Article: Moving ramps would be better for everyone, leave freeway as is, more industrial land
Commenters: Why are you trying to tear down freeway for condos?
www.facebook.com/100040646450...?
Article: Moving ramps would be better for everyone, leave freeway as is, more industrial land
Commenters: Why are you trying to tear down freeway for condos?
www.facebook.com/100040646450...?
Urban Milwaukee
"The Port of Milwaukee interchange at the southern base of the Hoan Bridge is a vestige of the city’s overbuilt road infrastructure that is both inconvenient and inefficient," writes John O’Neill
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November 17, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Facebook commenters are my favorite.
Article: Moving ramps would be better for everyone, leave freeway as is, more industrial land
Commenters: Why are you trying to tear down freeway for condos?
www.facebook.com/100040646450...?
Article: Moving ramps would be better for everyone, leave freeway as is, more industrial land
Commenters: Why are you trying to tear down freeway for condos?
www.facebook.com/100040646450...?
One of the unusual pockets of Milwaukee. A rural/suburban-style pocket between 27th Street and the airport
2034 W GOLDCREST AV, 53221
Year Built: 1926
Zoning: Single-Family Residential 3 [RS3]
Assessment: $198,000
Neighborhood: COPERNICUS PARK
Year Built: 1926
Zoning: Single-Family Residential 3 [RS3]
Assessment: $198,000
Neighborhood: COPERNICUS PARK
November 16, 2025 at 4:31 PM
One of the unusual pockets of Milwaukee. A rural/suburban-style pocket between 27th Street and the airport
Friday afternoon news dump: Milwaukee dumps Neutral, wants new developer for Marcus Center site. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/14/c...
City Ditches $700 Million Plan, Wants New Developer For Marcus Center Garage
Prior developer encountered financial issues.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Friday afternoon news dump: Milwaukee dumps Neutral, wants new developer for Marcus Center site. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/14/c...
Want to live in a house fit for a mayor? Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is looking to move. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/13/m...
Milwaukee’s Mayor Is Looking To Move
Cavalier Johnson puts his home on the market.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Want to live in a house fit for a mayor? Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is looking to move. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/13/m...
The "Draft Joel" train is picking up steam. Joel Brennan could upset the crowded gubernatorial race. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/13/p...
Prominent Democrat ‘Very Seriously’ Considering Bid for Governor
Joel Brennan's entry could shake up already crowded field.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 PM
The "Draft Joel" train is picking up steam. Joel Brennan could upset the crowded gubernatorial race. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/13/p...
I am pretty blown away by the number of people that use this facility
Milwaukee Temporarily Closes Its STI Clinic by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com
Milwaukee Temporarily Closes Its STI Clinic
Health department does 45,000 sexually-transmitted infection tests per year.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I am pretty blown away by the number of people that use this facility
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First Show at New Milwaukee Rep Theater a Record Breaker by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com
First Show at New Milwaukee Rep Theater a Record Breaker
'Come From Away' is drawing big crowds, laudatory reviews.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
First Show at New Milwaukee Rep Theater a Record Breaker by @jeramey.urbanmilwaukee.com
Facebook commenters - Replacing I-794 with a boulevard is a conspiracy from real estate industry.
Real estate group - commissions study, comes out against boulevard plan
urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/11/r...
Real estate group - commissions study, comes out against boulevard plan
urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/11/r...
Real Estate Group Casts Doubt on I-794 Removal Plan
New report estimates billions of dollars in lost future growth.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Facebook commenters - Replacing I-794 with a boulevard is a conspiracy from real estate industry.
Real estate group - commissions study, comes out against boulevard plan
urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/11/r...
Real estate group - commissions study, comes out against boulevard plan
urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/11/r...
Just posted a scoop to our members-only bulletin section on @urbanmilwaukee.com - Milwaukee's central count and heaviest-used early voting sites are moving.
November 10, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Just posted a scoop to our members-only bulletin section on @urbanmilwaukee.com - Milwaukee's central count and heaviest-used early voting sites are moving.
Trump pardons Wisconsin's fake electors, scheme architects. But that might not mean much for those already facing criminal charges. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/10/t...
Trump Pardons Wisconsin’s 10 Fake Electors
Full list of 77 includes many who tried to overturn 2020 election.
urbanmilwaukee.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Trump pardons Wisconsin's fake electors, scheme architects. But that might not mean much for those already facing criminal charges. urbanmilwaukee.com/2025/11/10/t...
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I'm so worried about what'll happen when our kids are old enough to have phones!!!! 😮😮😮
![A meme depicting a woman staring at her phone with one hand on her head, with the following text below:
IS YOUR CHILD TEXTING ABOUT THE WRECK OF THE EDMUND FITZGERALD?
What your Great Lakes maritime history-obsessed teen's text messages actually mean:
brb = bell rang bro
rofl = rang out for lost (crew)
bff = big freakin' freigher
lol = Load of Ore on the Lake
smh = shift minutes to hours
glhf = Great Lakes hella freighter
tbh = taconite be haulin'
stfu = steer the freighter upwind
tfw = that freakin' witch (of November)
asl = a ship lost
gg = Gitche Gumee
idc = immoderate deadweight capacity
btw = beneath the waves
afk = a freighter kaput
hbd = hauler's beacon down
ily = iron load yonder
jk = just [24] kilometers
lmao = lost my abyssal ore
nbd = north bound draft
glhf = good lord, hold flooding
omg = obliteratingly massive gales
tmi = too much iron
wtf = White Fish (Bay)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ccm7gttkbfs2eyyrlpshmeun/bafkreib6ughtj23oqdskaisavrueyn6fijujbp2e663h6p6ukx74lbibyu@jpeg)
October 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
I'm so worried about what'll happen when our kids are old enough to have phones!!!! 😮😮😮