Maredithe Meyer
Maredithe has covered retail, restaurants, entertainment and tourism since 2018. Her duties as associate editor include copy editing, page proofing and managing work flow. Meyer earned a degree in journalism from Marquette University and still enjoys attending men’s basketball games to cheer on the Golden Eagles. Also in her free time, Meyer coaches high school field hockey and loves trying out new restaurants in Milwaukee.
Paul Bartolotta named James Beard Award finalist
Paul Bartolotta, chef, owner and co-founder of Milwaukee-based The Bartolotta Restaurants, is a finalist for the 2020 James Beard Awards, the James Beard Foundation announced Monday afternoon.
Good City Brewing opens drive thru at Mayfair Mall
Good City Brewing has taken over a former bank drive thru at Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa to operate a second curbside pick-up location while its taprooms remain closed due to COVID-19.
State, local tourism had banner year in 2019
Prior to the coronavirus pandemic, tourism in Milwaukee and across the state had been on the upswing.
Welcoming to all…not just words on paper
Since 1987, Pam Mehnert has been general manager of Milwaukee-based Outpost Natural Foods, one of the larger multi-store retail food cooperatives in the U.S....
Postponed DNC raises uncertainty
Local leaders say convention will still offer much-needed economic boost
In Focus: Cleaning to combat coronavirus
Many businesses have taken a huge hit as the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic disrupts the global and local economy. But not all industries are suffering.
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Bartolotta carefully aims for one shot at reopening
As curbside pick-up and delivery emerges as a means of survival for a restaurant industry ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, one of Milwaukee's most prominent restaurant groups remains on the sidelines-- much to the dismay of diners, but all in the name of flattening the curve.
Walmart paying out $3 million in bonuses to Wisconsin employees
Walmart's Wisconsin employees received a total of $3 million in cash bonuses in late April as part of the company's response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Brew City Kayak preparing for busy season in light of COVID-19
Brew City Kayak owner Michael Fischer is gearing up for a season that won't be anything like the past 10 he's been in business.
Hospitality Democracy’s downtown restaurants to reopen for curbside, delivery service
After closing for six weeks due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Milwaukee-based Hospitality Democracy is reopening four of its restaurants for curbside pick-up and delivery...
Local music venues join national push for federal assistance
The night of March 11 was the last time an audience filled the seats of downtown Milwaukee's Pabst Theater.
