Late Tuesday night, Congress approved, and the President signed the following day, a deal to avert the fiscal cliff. But it is too soon to begin the back-slapping and congratulations.

Historic Milwaukee, Inc. (HMI) will host a panel discussion Thursday, Jan. 17, focused on the development of the East Side Commercial Historic District.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee donated more than 6,000 gifts to Boys and Girls Clubs members this past holiday season through the nonprofit’s “Click for St. Nick Online Toy Drive,” exceeding its initial goal of donating 5,500 toys.

HopeLine, a charity initiative run by Verizon Wireless, collected hundreds of toys throughout November and December to donate to children impacted by domestic violence.

CommonBond Communities and Community Advocates plan to build a 28-unit, 31,330-square-foot building providing housing and supportive services for women veterans. The facility will be built at 4900 W. Fond du Lac Ave. in Milwaukee.

LISC Milwaukee recently announced 16 finalists for the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation. Winners will be announced at a gala event on March 14th.

Thursday marked the beginning of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's third year in office.

*Monday, Jan. 7, IndependenceFirst Mobility Store will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its...

Grill Business partners Jon Anne Willow and Patti Wenzel have sold the North Avenue Grill in Wauwatosa to kitchen veteran Mike Topolovich.

BMO Harris Bradley Center has announced additions to its menu options for the new year and has unveiled a revamped South End fan zone where guests can socialize and access food and beverages.

Greater Milwaukee Otolaryngology, based in Greenfield, has officially changed its name to The Entstitute as part of a rebranding initiative. With its new name, the practice aims to spread awareness of its medical services to a larger group of patients in southeastern Wisconsin.