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The Chatter: Will Abele Run for Mayor?

May 15th, 2012 | By | Category: Chris Abele, City of Milwaukee, Dave Cullen, Feature, Scott Walker, Spencer Coggs, The Chatter, Tom Barrett

That’s one way to consolidate city and county government, by grabbing both executive positions.



Murphy’s Law: The Anti-Recall Patriots

May 14th, 2012 | By | Category: Bob Jauch, Dale Schultz, Feature, Jim Doyle, Murphy's Law, Robin Vos, Scott Walker, Tom Ament

Suddenly it’s become patriotic to oppose recalls. Wouldn’t Tom Ament be surprised.



Car Culture: Electric Charging Stations, Texting and Driving Part Deux, Weekend Fun, and More.

May 11th, 2012 | By | Category: Car Culture, City of Milwaukee, Feature, Transportation

In this edition of Car Culture, just how green are electric cars? Plus, more on texting and driving, and the other side of “pleasure driving.”



Murphy’s Law: Senator Wanggaard’s Double Dipping

May 10th, 2012 | By | Category: Feature, Government, Murphy's Law, Racine, Van Wanggaard

State Sen. Van Wanggaard cuts benefits for workers while getting ever more for himself.



A New Era For Urban Milwaukee: Bruce Murphy signs on as Editor

May 9th, 2012 | By | Category: Feature

Urban Milwaukee is happy to announce that Bruce Murphy has come aboard as our new editor and columnist, where he will revive his well-known column Murphy’s Law. Among the state’s best-known journalists, Murphy is most celebrated for his stories exposing the Milwaukee County pension scandal, which led to the resignation of County Executive F. Thomas Ament and the recall of seven county supervisors. No scandal in Milwaukee history resulted in more politicians being thrown out of office.



Eyes on Milwaukee: Herb Kohl’s Arena Commitment, The Second Downtown Strip Club, Northwestern Mutual’s New Downtown Building, and More

May 9th, 2012 | By | Category: Bradley Center, East Town, Eyes on Milwaukee, Feature, Herb Kohl, Transportation, Public Works, and Transit Committee

This week’s Eyes on Milwaukee column explores Herb Kohl’s commitment to a new arena, the idea of another downtown strip club, Northwestern Mutual’s potential new downtown building, and a whole lot more.



Car Culture: Disney’s Magic Highways, Designated Driver Service, Opportunity Lost, and More.

May 4th, 2012 | By | Category: Car Culture, Feature, Transportation

In this, the second installment of Car Culture, we’ll enjoy a little bit of Disney magic, learn about a long overdue car service which is finally coming to Milwaukee, and lament the loss of an opportunity to make Milwaukee a better place while attracting tourists from across the region.



Eyes on Milwaukee: Regional Bus Service Cuts, Transit Center Redevelopment, Museum Mile, and More

May 3rd, 2012 | By | Category: Eyes on Milwaukee, Feature, Lower East Side, MCTS, Transportation, Transportation, Public Works, and Transit Committee

The 11th installment of Eyes on Milwaukee focuses on transit, development, and new restaurants. The Downtown Transit Center’s redevelopment is inching closer to reality. The Milwaukee Museum Mile is a new marketing effort for some overlooked museums. Service reductions are coming to the Milwaukee-Racine-Kenosha commuter bus service, and the Milwaukee City Clerk is still tweeting, thankfully.



Car Culture: Freedom Brought to You by the American Auto Industry, Hello Officer, Put the Phone Down, and More

Apr 26th, 2012 | By | Category: Car Culture, Feature, Transportation

Welcome to the first installment of Car Culture. It will be a place for us to talk, think, and explore our addiction to the automobile. Don’t fear, it’s not about how much I hate cars, and isn’t about forcing you to take the bus or ‘worse’ yet ride your bike. It is about understanding the history of our love affair with the automobile, and its true costs and consequences.



Eyes on Milwaukee: Common Council Committee Appointments, Milwaukee County Attraction Pass, The Moderne Lands a Restaurant, and More

Apr 25th, 2012 | By | Category: Community & Economic Development Committee, Eyes on Milwaukee, Feature, Robert Donovan, Terry Witkowski, Tony Zielinski, Zoning, Neighborhoods & Development Committee

Eyes on Milwaukee this week focuses on the committee appointments by Milwaukee Common Council President Willie Hines, Supervisor Haas’ efforts for a Milwaukee County attraction pass, the restaurant coming to The Moderne, and more.