News & Business Spotlights

Business Spotlight: Bob-E-Lanes Still

Still Rolling After 100 Years Bob-E-Lanes Still, formerly Bob-E-Lanes, continues a long-standing presence in the Crisol Corridor under new local ownership. Founded in 1923, the bowling alley is believed to be one of the oldest in Wisconsin and has been part of Milwaukee’s South Side for more than a century. New owners John and Sheryl

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Photo from BID50 Open House

Annual Crisol Corridor Open House

The Crisol Corridor (BID 50) held its annual open house on Wednesday, December 6th at Urbal Tea on South 13th Street. Board Members, Staff,  MPD Community Liaison Officers Ward & Garcia, and Community Prosecutor Gerald Alder were on hand to chat with business and property owners from within the district. Thank you to everyone who

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Gift Bags at Ohio Park Neighborhood Halloween Event

Ohio Park Neighborhood Halloween Event

Crisol Corridor businesses were proud to sponsor costume contest prizes for this year’s Ohio Park Neighborhood Halloween Celebration last month. Community members enjoyed halloween activities including trick-or-treating, costume contest and home decorating contest. Thank you for all who came out to participate in such a wonderful neighborhood tradition!

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Robert at Economy TV

Economy TV – Business Spotlight

A brand new ‘retro’ sign let’s customers know that Economy TV on 9th & Oklahoma IS OPEN for business – just as it has been for nearly four decades! We spoke with owner Mike Kaiser to find out how this ‘old school’ business has evolved over the years. “It’s 1982,” Mike began. “Ronald Reagan is

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