Uptown Entertainment District

A large vertical sign is the latest effort to beautify an Asian community in Uptown.

A historic preservation group is worried about the building's condition — and its future.

Distressed viaducts leading into Uptown from the east will get makeovers.

The local artist and activist died in 2012 saving a friend from drowing.

The entertainment district could use smaller venues to support its theaters, local leaders said.

Photographer Bob Rehak will be featured at Wilson Abbey's new coffee shop gallery, which opened Monday.

Drink & Ink will offer classic "drunk food" and affordable, top-shelf booze, Paul Collurafici said.

Businesses are being encouraged to spruce up their signs to add "energy" to the neighborhood.

The creators of Kiss Kiss Cabaret are behind the venture, scheduled to open in the fall.

The historic building is moving forward with plans to change its zoning and get landmark status.

Authorities said they found a giant icicle in the building's basement Thursday, want heat restored.

The popular weekly burlesque and comedy show will move to the Uptown Broadway Building in the spring.

The president of the university that owns Essanay pulled the plug citing financial reasons.

The fine dining spot is set to open in mid-January after renovating the former Chester's Chicken space.

"The Interview: JFK," comes to Uptown on Friday, the 50th anniversary of the president's assasination.