MKE Local

MKE Local Your guide to living local in MKE My ‘real life job’ has allowed me to spend a significant amount of time in the nation’s hottest cities.

As a native to the area I am extremely passionate about all things Milwaukee – not only because it’s my home, but also because of everything Milwaukee has to offer. Very few places offer the combination of large city amenities coupled with the charm of a small town and topped with good old Midwestern values. While I love the adventure of travel and the change of scenery, I’m always excited to come

home to Milwaukee. A huge part of what makes Milwaukee special is the long list of local businesses that have become common household names across the nation – Miller, Sprecher, Palermo’s Pizza and SC Johnson, just to name a few. Lately, the local news has been riddled with stories of plant closures and jobs moving out of state. These very stories leave me with a feeling similar to hearing nails on a chalkboard. This city is too great to abandon! We all play a role in this. The best way to keep business is Milwaukee to simply support our local businesses. Studies show that every $1 spent at a locally owned business, more than 68¢ stays local and impacts the local economy. Compare that same $1 spent at a chain store and only 43¢ remains in Milwaukee. We can all do our part to support the Milwaukee economy by choosing local businesses over chain stores. I have developed this site as a platform to highlight local businesses and to try to do my part to keep Milwaukee amazing!

09/07/2017

Life is crazy and dinner is just one more thing to do even for the food-lover of the fam. Here are four quick tips to get dinner on the table fast.

$21 LOWER LEVEL tickets to tonight's Bucks game to celebrate Jabari Parker's 21st birthday! http://mkelocal.com/2016/03...
03/15/2016

$21 LOWER LEVEL tickets to tonight's Bucks game to celebrate Jabari Parker's 21st birthday! http://mkelocal.com/2016/03/15/happy-birthday-21st-jabari-parker/

It’s the day most of us spent our first two years of college dreaming about – the infamous 21st! Well today there is one Milwaukeean who I venture to say will be spending his 21st in a…

Here Fishy Fishy...Check out this list is LOCAL selections for tonight's Fish Fry!
03/11/2016

Here Fishy Fishy...

Check out this list is LOCAL selections for tonight's Fish Fry!

In Wisconsin the phrase Fish Fry is almost synonymous with Friday, particularly during the Lenten season.  There is evidence the local Milwaukee Fish Fry tradition began as early as the 1800’…

Where does the time go?
03/11/2016

Where does the time go?

Known for stellar barbecue, festival-famous summertime staples, community contributions and a quintessential Milwaukee presence, Saz’s Hospitality Group celebrates 40 years at its flagship Saz’s St…

I scored big last night in the PINK - An evening benefitting Susan G. Komen - Southeast Wisconsin wine pull! Such a fun ...
03/11/2016

I scored big last night in the PINK - An evening benefitting Susan G. Komen - Southeast Wisconsin wine pull! Such a fun night and a great LOCAL cause!

Enjoying a beautiful night at Pink!
03/11/2016

Enjoying a beautiful night at Pink!

I can't wait to attend the game this Saturday! Go Bucks!
03/08/2016

I can't wait to attend the game this Saturday! Go Bucks!

Congratulations, Milwaukee Brewing!
03/08/2016

Congratulations, Milwaukee Brewing!

The project, one of the last redevelopment pieces at the former Pabst site, is the latest in an explosion of new breweries in Milwaukee.

Make sure the buy your gear for the upcoming NCAA tournament!
02/29/2016

Make sure the buy your gear for the upcoming NCAA tournament!

“Nice win to the today! ”

All true!
02/29/2016

All true!

Living in Wisconsin definitely changes you. You can take the girl out of Wisconsin, but you can't take Wisconsin out of the girl.

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