Elizabeth Morin

Elizabeth Morin is a writer based in Virginia Beach. She is passionate about local sports, politics and everything in between. Have any Virginia Beach-related news published on our website? Email us at admin at thevirginiabeachobserver.com.

5 Minutes

Finance

WisDOT study says I-794 removal would create major development opportunity, but at significant cost and would bring increased traffic issues

Elizabeth Morin April 30, 2026 0 Comment

Removing a portion of I-794 between downtown Milwaukee and the Historic Third Ward could help generate up to $490 million in new development by 2050, but would cost significantly more than repairing the existing...

3 Minutes

Business

Third Space Brewing to open beer garden in West Allis

Elizabeth Morin April 29, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based Third Space Brewing is partnering with the City of West Allis to open a new beer garden this summer in Liberty Heights Park. Operating out the new Liberty Heights Park Pavilion, the beer...

7 Minutes

Business

After a decade, Marquette commercial banking program looks to next chapter

Elizabeth Morin April 28, 2026 0 Comment

Marquette University’s commercial banking program, one of only a few undergraduate programs of its kind across the country, is marking a decade of preparing students for the region’s banking sector, and Kent Belasco, the...

14 Minutes

Finance

Q&A: Dr. John Raymond on leadership transition, health care challenges and Medical College’s future

Elizabeth Morin April 28, 2026 0 Comment

Even as he wraps up a 16-year stint heading up one of the Midwest’s top academic medical centers, Dr. John Raymond Sr. mostly prefers to keep his sights set on what’s ahead for the...

4 Minutes

Business

Rebuilding I-94: The key corridor between Milwaukee and Madison faces years of change

Elizabeth Morin April 27, 2026 0 Comment

Work is underway on Interstate 94 in Milwaukee County, part of a broader push to update the main corridor that connects Milwaukee with Madison and carries tens of thousands of commuters each day. Built...

2 Minutes

Finance

Kelmann Restoration to move HQ from Wauwatosa to Milwaukee

Elizabeth Morin April 27, 2026 0 Comment

Wauwatosa-based property damage remediator and restorer Kelmann Restoration plans to move its headquarters to a facility in Milwaukee. The move from its current headquarters location at 12001 W. Dearbourn Ave. to a 92,000-square-foot building...

5 Minutes

Business

Milwaukee landlord faces federal drug trafficking charges

Elizabeth Morin April 24, 2026 0 Comment

Eighteen individuals, including Samuel P. Stair, the owner of Milwaukee-based residential and office real estate rental company S2 Real Estate, were charged this week in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin...

2 Minutes

Finance

Piggly Wiggly store in Racine gets refresh in attempt to improve shopper experience

Elizabeth Morin April 24, 2026 0 Comment

A Piggly Wiggly store in the city of Racine was recently remodeled with an eye toward improving the shopping experience for customers. It was the first time the store was significantly upgraded since it...

2 Minutes

Business

Indoor racket sports facility planned in Greendale

Elizabeth Morin April 24, 2026 0 Comment

A new 15,000-square-foot indoor racket sports facility building is planned at 6190 W. Loomis Road in Greendale. The site is located next to the Sendik’s Fresh2GO store at 6200 W. Loomis Road. The Village...

1 Minute

Finance

Milwaukee hedge fund raises $4.3 million for quantitative high frequency trading initiatives

Elizabeth Morin April 24, 2026 0 Comment

Milwaukee-based hedge fund Verma Research Capital (VRC) recently closed a $4.3 million funding round aimed at helping its clients invest in short term quantitative and high frequency trading and buy long term equities, according...