Thursday, May 17, 2012
Alderman Vance Skinner is co-owner of franchise business that he wants to see become a community hangout. The restaurant is planned to open this summer.
Growing up in Iowa, Alderman Vance Skinner spent time with his family eating at an “eclectic” franchise restaurant, a place he described as a “community hangout” where he drank malts and ate the business’s signature loose meat sandwich. That’s one of the reasons Skinner and his partner, Brendan Barrett, plan to open a Waukesha franchise of Maid-Rite – a business that started in 1926. Skinner will handle the operations of the restaurant, which will be located at the corner of West Moreland Boulevard and Delafield Street in the same building as Starbucks. “Growing up with this product, it is something I can stand behind and actually talk about because I have eaten it for many years,” Skinner said. The two will start small for now – they plan…
Casa del Rio and Jose Cuervo are hosting the annual two-day fundraising event to benefit Humane Animal Welfare Society.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
More than 100 nonprofit organizations across the country competed against one another for votes from Starbucks Rewards customers.
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
CCC established the annual Angel Awards in 2006 to recognize those in the community who, through special acts of generosity, further the CCC mission of helping families celebrate a more joyful Christmas.
Monday, May 14, 2012
Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb and Greg Jennings were signing at Waukesha Sportscards this weekend.
The NFL may be months away from the start of the 2012 season, but it didn't matter to the crowd at Waukesha Sportscards who turned out to see Green Bay Packers wide receivers Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson and Greg Jennings. Patch was there for part of the signing and took these pictures of Cobb and Nelson. However, due to Jennings running late, Patch had to leave before Jennings arrived. So if you have pictures of Jennings, upload them to the photo gallery!
National Tourism Week was celebrated May 5-13, 2012 and in an effort to enhance tourism awareness the Waukesha and Pewaukee Convention and Visitors Bureau (WPCVB) sent “Secret Tourists” out in the community.
Sunday, May 13, 2012
It’s Mother’s Day and if you still need to find something special for your mom, check out our Readers’ Choice winner.
If you are trying to find the perfect bunch of flowers for Mom, check out some of the options featured in our recent Readers’ Choice selections. Waukesha Floral was named the best spot to buy flowers in Waukesha by Patch readers, but the selection doesn’t stop there. And if it’s brunch you are looking for, Fuzzy’s in Waukesha was named for the best place in Waukesha. And while you are looking for spots for Mom, check out all of our finalists in the Readers’ Choice competition.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Kerry Flavor Systems in Waukesha will shut down its facility in November.
Kerry Flavor Systems in Waukesha is ceasing its manufacturing operation and closing its facility at 620 Progress Ave., according to a notice given to the Department of Workforce Development. As a result, approximately 40 workers will lose their jobs with the company on Nov. 30, the notice states. “The Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington (WOW) Workforce Development Board will provide Rapid Response services,” states a news release from the DWD.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
This Waukesha-based businessman receives no money for the services he's provided for three presidential administrations.
Caribou Coffee Company will offer buy-one-get-one beverages on Sunday to customers who show the attached coupon, either printed or on their phone.
Not to be outdone by Starbucks current coffee deal, Caribou has one of its own: BOGO coffee on Mother's Day. On Sunday, May 13, Caribou customers who show the attached coupon — either printed or on their phone — and purchase a beverage at participating Caribou coffeehouses will receive another drink free. Caribou has one location in Waukesha at 1890 Meadow Lane.
Rena Fitzpatrick
9:01 pm on Thursday, May 17, 2012
We are very excited to try Maid-Rite, and are extremely proud of you! We know this will be amazing!!! more ›