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Eyes on Milwaukee: Did Donovan Make Bauman Soil His Pants?

Another week, another Ald. Donovan anti-streetcar press conference. Plus: will the Bucks get a new owner and new arena? And: East Side zoning changes and the return of the Downtown Trolley loop.



The Chatter: The Barrett-Walker ‘Hood

The candidates are worlds apart politically — but practically neighbors.



East Library Gains Zoning Approval, Rest of District Held

Residents are still a little restive about it, but the East Side’s buildings are likely to get a little higher, to judge by the results of today’s City Plan Commission meeting.



Bob vs Bob (Almost)

We reached out to Aldermen Bob Bauman and Bob Donovan to get their perspective on the Milwaukee Streetcar project following the press conference “debate”



Battle of the Bobs: Donovan vs Bauman Streetcar Press Conference

Leave it to Ald. Bob Bauman to upstage Ald. Bob Donovan at his own press conference.



Eyes on Milwaukee: Tour the Talgo Trains You Might Never Ride

Downtown block parties are coming, use of bike racks on MCTS buses doubles year-over-year, explore the Historic Concordia neighborhood with HMI, UWM gets a zoning change, The Moderne is meeting hiring requirements, and kids can ride free on the Amtrak Hiawatha this summer.



Murphy’s Law: Bob Donovan’s Shadowy Charity

Operation Impact raises money to combat crime. But where are its records?



The Chatter: Will Abele Run for Mayor?

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



Murphy’s Law: The Anti-Recall Patriots

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



Murphy’s Law: Senator Wanggaard’s Double Dipping

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