A German Shepherd puppy named Franklin is one of many family members managing day-to-day operations at Skilos, a new pet store opening Thursday on Milwaukee’s East Side. The family-owned business is opening its first location at 2328 N. Farwell Ave. in a shopping center near the intersection of East North Avenue and North Farwell Avenue.

Dogtopia, a national franchise of dog daycares, will be adding a location on Milwaukee’s East Side. The new dog daycare will go in the 6,400-square-foot commercial building located at 2219 N. Farwell Ave., near the southwest corner of Farwell and North avenues, according to permit applications filed with the city.

It's always been known as a hot spot for bars -- but is Milwaukee's east side still the place to be for a night out? Molly Snyder from OnMilwaukee.com joins FOX6 WakeUp with the details.

Back in February we hipped you to a place called Louie’s Char Dogs & Butter Burgers, opening soon at 2336 N. Farwell Ave.—a.k.a. the little strip mall on the East Side where Blockbuster used to be.

With the annual Milwaukee Film Festival being held this May, the local nonprofit Milwaukee Film is continuing renovations on the festival's host theater, the Oriental Theatre on the city's east side. Check out the attached slideshow to get a look at the progress on the work being done on the prominent venue.

Ruta’s is set to open in the popular East Side food hall on April 8. The self-described purveyor of “vibrant” Indian food will take over the space previously occupied by soup-and-sandwich restaurant Frida.

Mina, the European small-plates vendor at east side food hall Crossroads Collective, is switching its menu to all things potato. Or almost all things. Starting Thursday, Mina will be a frites bar, the food hall announced Wednesday.

The intersection of North Avenue and Farwell Avenue – and the streets surrounding – is considered the heart of Milwaukee’s East Side. It’s also known for its variety of bars, restaurants and venues. Here’s a guide to the “North Avenue bars,” which for us includes bars, pubs and taverns within a block or two.