Tracey Pollock

Tracey Pollock

Tracey Pollock is a River Falls native, UW-Milwaukee graduate, and Riverwest resident who writes for The Uptake.

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Recent Articles

Stop “Terrorizing Our Community!”

Stop “Terrorizing Our Community!”

Group led by Voces de la Frontera protested outside immigration office, calling for end to deportations.

A Socialist for Sheriff

A Socialist for Sheriff

Angela Nicole Walker is also running against incumbent David Clarke.

Picketers Protest at South Side Walmart

Picketers Protest at South Side Walmart

Current and former workers demand full time jobs and higher pay.

City Business: Crank Daddy’s
City Business

Crank Daddy’s

The east side bike shop has become a Milwaukee institution.

City People: Jonathan Brostoff
City People

Jonathan Brostoff

An aide to state Sen. Larson, he discovered politics -- and love -- while a student at UWM.

City Business: Cream City Ribbon
City Business

Cream City Ribbon

How to revive a traditional manufactured product, add environmental sustainability, and become a success.

City People: Dan Adams
City People

Dan Adams

How a former Peace Corps worker became a neighborhood organizer on the South Side.

City People: Sam McGovern-Rowen
City People

Sam McGovern-Rowen

The former aldermanic aide now works as a community economic developer trying to bring jobs to the city.

City Business: Ashley’s Que
City Business

Ashley’s Que

A geographic first: Offering southern-style BBQ from the North Side at a Walker’s Point location.

City People: Rob “Biko” Baker
City People

Rob “Biko” Baker

Milwaukee native returns to city with a focus on long-term change.

The Great Race

The Great Race

The history and fun facts behind the Riverwest 24 bike race.