Thum, a concept specializing in Lao cuisine, opened Wednesday for carryout and delivery service at Crossroads Collective as the East Side food hall’s newest vendor.Owner and chef Darlene Vanmanivong has signed a four-month lease, joining six other local operators who have opened flagship or secondary locations at the 7,000-square-foot space, which opened in 2018 at 2238 N. Farwell Ave. in Milwaukee.

Commercial streets on the east side and other Milwaukee neighborhoods could close temporarily to create more outdoor dining space under a plan that won preliminary city approval Wednesday.

In the automobile age, conventional wisdom tied commercial development to streets dominated by cars — which bring people to office buildings, hotels, restaurants and shops. In recent years, the "Complete Streets" movement has argued streets should be reworked to better accommodate people who walk, bike and use mass transit.

Hooligans restaurant and bar has been a mainstay on the corner of Farwell and North Avenue for the past 36 years.

Earlier this month, the City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works and Milwaukee County Parks announced that they would temporarily close or limit vehicular traffic on approximately 10 miles of streets throughout the County to allow for improved bicycle and pedestrian use.

Some places come and go, while some places become icons. Mandatory Milwaukee is all about the latter. Join us as we revisit beloved and well-worn local staples with fresh eyes, and explore how they might figure in the city’s future. Enter Black Cat Alley. No, seriously: enter Black Cat Alley. Let’s step inside and take a look!

The festival is a one-day event held on East North Avenue on Milwaukee's east side neighborhood. Instead of the physical event, the East Side BID is adjusting to a virtual Tribute To Soulstice event, which will run from April 27 to June 14.

Splash Studio, on the city's east side, wants to add a little color to your world during this pandemic. It's selling "Take & Make Packages" online.