Adrienne Davis

2 weeks ago | jsonline.com | Adrienne Davis

The future of the former Boston Store at Southridge Mall could soon be decided, as the Village of Greendale Board is set to vote June 17 on a proposed redevelopment plan for the long-vacant site. Barrett Lo Visionary Development seeks to transform the property, 5300 S. 76th St., into a mixed-use residential and retail complex. Current plans call for 739 market-rate apartment units, about 20,000 square feet of retail space and a 15,000-square-foot public green space at the center of the development.

2 weeks ago | jsonline.com | Adrienne Davis

Just in time for summer, Food Truck Fridays are back in the City of West Allis. Food Truck Friday will take place on eight Fridays throughout the summer beginning on June 13 at the West Allis Farmers Market, 6501 W. National Ave. All events are scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m.Each Friday will feature a rotating lineup of more than 18 food trucks offering a variety of options such as barbecue, tater tots, doughnuts, empanadas, pizza, tacos, desserts, drinks and more.

2 weeks ago | jsonline.com | Adrienne Davis

In 2010, Wisconsin Department of Transportation crews stumbled upon something buried beneath the dirt near I-894 and Loomis Road — a set of concrete skate bowls that once made up the legendary Surf-N-Turf, better known as “The Turf.” Former skaters unburied them by hand, only to see them reburied just as quickly. The beloved skatepark, which opened in 1979, closed in 1997 amid a decline in swimming-bowl skateboarding and a rise in street skating.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Adrienne Davis

Mark Lutz spent most of his life as an engineer before growing tired of corporate life. In 2002, he began his entrepreneurship journey by acquiring the West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe. In 2023, Lutz expanded his presence in the local food scene with Archie's Flat Top, a burger joint known for its fresh, locally sourced meat and decorative vinyl walls. You can find Archie’s at 6922 W. Becher St., a street where Lutz also owns several other businesses.

1 month ago | jsonline.com | Adrienne Davis

Mark Lutz spent most of his life as an engineer before growing tired of corporate life. In 2002, he began his entrepreneurship journey by acquiring the West Allis Cheese & Sausage Shoppe. In 2023, Lutz expanded his presence in the local food scene with Archie's Flat Top, a burger joint known for its fresh, locally sourced meat and decorative vinyl walls. You can find Archie’s at 6922 W. Becher St., a street where Lutz also owns several other businesses.