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Will Franklin get an Economic Development Director?
It's been a topic of interest among city leaders since then-Economic Development Director Doug Wheaton left the post in 2008. Since then,...
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Eddie Bauer returns to Southridge
Southridge Mall continues to move forward with expanding its retail offerings. On Thursday, the mall announced that Eddie Bauer will be...
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The Rock owner gears up for the long haul in Franklin development
A few years ago, many residents in Franklin likely didn't even know this developer lived in the community. His rapid rise to the...
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New political committee forms in Franklin
In what could be a warning of future actions to come, a new group has formed in Franklin. The Franklin Exploratory Recall Committee,...
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Owner of Hobby Lobby building seeks new development
The College-Rawson segment of 27th Street keeps improving. Last week, Milwaukee Burger Company and Oscar's will be taking over two vacant...
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School Board race could be tough for incumbents
Unlike the neighboring Greendale and Oak Creek-Franklin school districts, voters didn't have to narrow down the list of candidates...
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Could transit issues be a factor with Franklin development?
Earlier today, the Oak Creek NOW reported that with the recent boom in retail, along with the Drexel Town Square project, the Milwaukee...
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New life for vacant restaurants on 27th Street
This week has been full of positive news for the College-Rawson retail section of 27th Street. Two vacant restaurant sites along the...