Rob Hullum is the web editor for the Shepherd Express, where he covers a breadth of happenings going on in the city for the Around Milwaukee section. He has also written feature pieces on the changing East Side and Milwaukee’s startup scene.
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Stein and Dine Returns to State Fair Park
On Saturday, April 21 beer lovers from across the state will gather at Wisconsin State Fair Park Expo Center for an afternoon of unlimited sampling from the area’s favorite craft breweries at Stein & Dine. more
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What to Do on Milwaukee Day 2018
A listing of Milwaukee Day activities that run the gamut of everything that the city has to offer. more
How Milwaukee Became America's Bowling Capital
A look at how Milwaukee became America’s bowling capital…and how that title slipped away. more
Bounce Milwaukee: Laser Tag with a Side of Progressive Activism
Surprisingly, one of the busiest spaces for organizing progressive activism in Milwaukee is a family entertainment center in Bay View. more
The First New Streetcar Arrives in Milwaukee
The streetcar will begin its 621 miles of test runs in April. The rest of the five initial vehicles are expected to arrive on a monthly basis. more
Photo Credit: Paul Mobley
Kountry Wayne Wants to Go Viral IRL
After building more than 1 million social media followers through viral Facebook videos, comedian Kountry Wayne is working on a budding career in standup comedy. more
Local Brewers Gather for a Night Celebrating the Lager
A group of beer enthusiasts gathered at the Milwaukee County Historical Society’s Brew City MKE exhibit at the Shops of Grand Avenue last night for Evolution to Revolution: Milwaukee Reinvents the Classic Lager. more
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The Pfister Hotel Names Next Artist-in-Residence
Stephanie Schultz, a Milwaukee-area fashion designer, has been announced as this year’s Pfister Artist-in-Residence, succeeding tintype photographer Margaret Muza. more
What to Do on St. Patrick's Day 2018 in Milwaukee
From the raucous to the laid-back, here is what you should be doing this St. Patrick's Day. more
Photo Credit: Dave Zylstra
Why Does Milwaukee Have So Many Business Improvement Districts?
The city has embraced BIDs in the past, but new legislation that limits their funding could have a negative impact on Milwaukee. more
Old Fashioneds are Back!
The Shepherd Express, which hosts Old Fashioned Fest on Friday, March 9, at the Harley-Davidson Museum, profiles the 18 old fashioned-serving establishments who will be offering their fine beverages at the event. more
A New Black Cat Alley Mural Will Be Unveiled in April
The East Side Business Improvement District (BID) is putting out a call for artists to paint a new mural for the alley, which will be unveiled to the public on Friday, April 20. more
Eagle Park Brewing Acquires Like Minds' Assets, Plans Move to Lower East Side
The move allows Eagle Park to bring all production in-house, expand its beer portfolio and set up a full food menu with former Braise and Phoenix Cocktail Club chef Nathan Heck. more
East Side Ramen Spot Yokohama has Closed
Yokohama, an East Side ramen and karaoke restaurant, closed its doors for good this weekend after less than a year in business. more
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Bublr Bikes 'Winter Olympics' Runs Through February
Bublr Bikes has created a competition around cold weather bicycling bravery. For the second year, Bublr will hold its Winter Bike Olympics. more
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Streetcar Alters Bastille Days Layout
Most noticeable to festivalgoers will be the movement of the main festival strip to Wells St. (from Kilbourn Ave.). more
An Axe-Throwing Bar is Coming to the East Side
Marla and David Poytinger, owners of Nine Below, announced that they would open AXE MKE, an axe-throwing bar, at 1924 E. Kenilworth Pl. more
Milwaukee Fringe Festival is Open for Submissions
The third annual Milwaukee Fringe Festival, which will take place Aug. 25-26 at the Marcus Center for Performing Arts, is accepting submissions from artists interested in participating until March 5. more
'Fire on Ice' Event Comes to Black Cat Alley
The event will feature artists Todd Mrozinski and Renee Bebeau painting images of flames on a four-foot wide slab of ice. more
Royal Enfield Embraces the Urban Rider
Royal Enfield, a British-founded, India-based motorcycle company that specializes in smaller bikes, focuses on the urban rider instead of the suburban Harley-Davidson fan. more
