Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Preliminary work has already begun in Sturtevant where United Natural Foods will build, but the official groundbreaking ceremony was Tuesday.
Ground has officially been broken for United Natural Foods' 425,000 square foot distribution center in Sturtevant, and that means by this time next year, 244 new employess will be forward to their first day of work there. During the more formal portion of the event, Racine County Executive Jim Ladwig, Sturtevant Village President Steve Jansen, Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, and several officials from UNFI and ESI Construction delivered remarks centered on their confidence in the success of UNFI in Sturtevant. Brad Barke from ESI confirmed that 18 Wisconsin companies will contribute to the construction of the building and that during peak construction, over 200 workers will be on-site. Barke also cited these pretty impressive numbers on the …
Attention online shoppers: You might have to pony up more cash for those online shopping sprees, if federal sales tax legislation becomes law.
Online shoppers, who enjoyed avoiding paying sales tax for their out-of-state purchases, probably won't be happy if a bill pending in Congress becomes law. The Marketplace Fairness Act, which passed 69-27 in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, allows states the authority, and option, of collecting taxes on Internet and catalog sales. The act does not create a new tax. But it does allow states the option of collecting the taxes, which they are already owed. However, the legislation does exempt small businesses that make less than $1 million from collecting the tax. U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) voted for the bill, but Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) did not. “Today, I joined a bipartisan majority of the U.S. Senate in support of the Marketplace Fairness …
Sunday, May 5, 2013
New restaurants coming to Greendale, Whitefish Bay, Pewaukee and the East Side. Get caught up on all the latest foodie news.
If you love food and exploring new places to eat, or want to find out what eateries are coming and going, we have latest restaurant and other "foodie" news from throughout the Milwaukee area. Here's a look at what's new on the local food, restaurant and bar scene. Last week, we told you that plans for a Chick-fil-A in Greendale have been put on the back burner, but that things are full speed ahead for another new restaurant in that village. Construction is under way for the Panther Pub & Eatery, which will be located on Broad Street in downtown Greendale. The restaurant, which is located in a former Associated Bank building will seat about 95 people and will include a 40-person outdoor dining patio. There's no date yet on when the sports …
Saturday, May 4, 2013
This week's Patch "Wow House" has plenty of windows and amazing view of surrounding woods on a half-acre lot.
From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally friendly abodes, the Milwaukee suburbs are chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes for sale. Each week, Patch highlights one "Wow House" that caught our attention. And while many of the homes Patch features each week have price tags approaching or surpassing the $1 million, this week's "Wow House" in Greenfield is more affordable — yet still worth showcasing. Located at the western edge of Milwaukee County, at 11965 W Rebecca Court, this home has plenty of windows and amazing view of surrounding woods on a half-acre lot. Built in 1986, the three-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath house has been meticulously maintained and updated by its owners. It includes a kitchen with granite counters and …
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11965 W Rebecca Ct, Greenfield, WI
This week's "Wow House" is ideal for nature lovers.
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Thursday, May 2, 2013
Crews are working to take down the old Johnson Bank building on Highway 20 in front of Xperience Fitness to make way for a new Panda Express restaurant.
Construction on the new Panda Express has begun. Crews were spotted Thursday morning inside a newly erected chain link fence to start the demolition of the old Johnson Bank building. The Chinese restaurant originally was to have been built and open for operation by the end of 2012, but property transfers indicate Panda Express closed on the sale of the bank building in February. Representatives with Panda told Patch last year that a build typically takes three months so that would put opening day sometime this summer.
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Get caught up on the food scene in the Milwaukee area with Patch's newest feature. Here's the latest foodie news.
If you love food and exploring new places to eat, or want to find out what eateries are coming and going, we have latest restaurant and other "foodie" news from throughout the Milwaukee area. Here's a look at what's new new on the local food scene. If you've been waiting for a Chick-fil-A restaurant to open up in the Milwaukee area, you're going to have to wait until at least next year, the company says. Plans for a Chick-fil-A were approved by Greendale officials in 2012 and the chain was supposed to open a new store on South 76th Street near Southridge this summer. But a company official now says the store won't open until sometime in 2014. That leaves just one Chick-fil-A in Wisconsin — at Regency Mall in Racine. Read more on Greendale…
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Located on the shores of Lac La Belle in Waukesha County, this home has a rich history but all the modern amenities.
From elegant and stately mansions to modern, environmentally friendly abodes, southeastern Wisconsin is chock-full of one-of-a-kind homes for sale. Each week, Patch highlights one "Wow House" that caught our attention. This week, it's a rare find: A colonial estate that is more than a century old located on the shores of Lac La Belle in Waukesha County. Situated on 1.4 acres in Oconomowoc, this grand home was built in the 1860s and has been owned by the current family for three generations. It's being offered for sale for the first time in more than 70 years. It comes with 365 feet of southern shoreline on the lake's Maple Terrace peninsula. The 4,300-square-foot home has ceilings that are more than 10 feet tall, a wrap-around porch and a …
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-88.511349
334 N Maple Ter, Oconomowoc, WI
This week's "Wow House" has a $1.5 million price tag
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Friday, April 26, 2013
If you are looking for a nice steak dinner, but don't know where to go or are looking for a new place to try... we've got your list. Here are the top-rated steak restaurants in Racine, Caledonia, and Mount Pleasant.
Websites like Yelp! have empowered the everyday eater to become their local neighborhood's food critic, praising and damning behind the anonymity of a computer screen. Ever wondered if a restaurant is good or bad? Yelp! can be a good indicator of whether that restaurant is worth your time or money. Based on Yelp!'s highest-rated star ranking, here are the top restaurants for steaks in the Caledonia, Mount Pleasant, Sturtevant and Racine area with three, four or five stars. Oh Dennis! Saloon and Charcoal House Olde Madrid Sebastian's Fine Food & Spirits Yardarm Bar & Grill Corner House Pink Magnolia Texas Roadhouse
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Patch is looking for an experienced sales rep to join our team. Think you've got what it takes? We'd like to hear from you.
Are you born to sell? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Want to join a team that works hard and knows how to have fun? In that case, you may want to work for Patch. We’re hiring a local online sales account executive, so we're looking for a great person with advertising sales experience to join our team in southern Milwaukee County and Racine County. You’ll work closely with our advertisers as their in-town online advertising expert. You’ll know your own Patch platform (and others) backward and forward, so you can present complete advertising solutions. As the leading local business executive you will attend chamber of commerce and trade functions, get involved in community groups, head up charitable efforts, and maintain a …
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
George Webb Restaurant is once again predicting a 12-game winning streak. If the Milwaukee Brewers make it, the restaurant will give away free burgers.
George Webb is predicting a 12-game winning streak for the Brewers and last time their prediction came true the restaurant gave out 168,194 free burgers throughout the state. The restaurant chain plans to do the same giveaway if the Brewers make to the 12th win, according to a release. They are pretty close to hitting that streak again. The Brewers won their ninth straight game Tuesday, a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres. George Webb’s General Manager Ryan Stamm said, “This is such an exciting start of the year for the team. You can bet that we’ll be cheering the crew on to 12 straight and beyond.” Burgers fans around the state are hoping they make it. They take on the Padres again at 9:10 p.m. (local time) Wednesday. A sweep of the …
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4555 Douglas Ave, Racine, WI
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Blair Nielsen
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