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Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 25. April 2011

Apr 25th, 2011 | By | Category: Bookmarks

Chicago’s Brinshore, Milwaukee’s Maures build three new projects; More planned for Harambee, Sherman Park Neighborhoods By Milwaukee Courier Milwaukee Drivers Running On Fumes By wisn.com Mayor Barrett questions legality of Recycling Fund raid By Milwaukee Courier Segregation – Next Steps By Casey Foltz Walker road plan driving him crazy By Steve Hiniker Poll finds strong [...]



Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 18. April 2011

Apr 18th, 2011 | By | Category: Bookmarks

Deaths of cyclists drive lobbying effort for vulnerable users law By Tom Held MCTS and MillerCoors team up for free rides for Earth Day By milwaukeecourieronline.com Growing Power Initiative to create 150 new jobs aimed at African American males By milwaukeecourieronline.com Braise brings its local food mission full circle By Renee Lorenz Governor backs down [...]



Garbage Land – Book Review

Apr 17th, 2011 | By | Category: Book Reviews, Feature

Garbage Land, by Elizabeth Royte, is billed as a book about “the secret trail of trash”. The author follows her waste streams from her Brooklyn home to their various destinations across the Northeast. This includes ride alongs with “san men”, visits to metal scrappers, discussions with composters, tours of MRF plants (materials recovery facility), water treatment plants, and the Fresh Kills landfill.



Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 21. March 2011

Mar 21st, 2011 | By | Category: Bookmarks

City aims to curb property tax cheating By Raquel Rutledge Walker reins in water rules By Lee Bergquist County board resolution calls for creation of Long-Range Lakefront Planning Committee By Milwaukee Couny Board of Supervisors Un-Wisconsin: A once Great Lakes leader backslides on the environment By Gary Wilson Corporate and civic leaders plot a new [...]



Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 14. March 2011

Mar 14th, 2011 | By | Category: Bookmarks

New exhibit teaches architecture to kids By Molly Synder Loyalty building sold to developer By Sean Ryan Proposed new transportation policy mirrors national debate By Rob Henken Ethnic grocery store guide, 2011 By Molly Snyder City wins IBM Smarter Cities Challenge grant to develop urban farms By Michael Levenston MATC installs charging station for electric [...]



Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 7. March 2011

Mar 7th, 2011 | By | Category: Bookmarks

Milwaukee Mayor Asks Fire, Police Unions For Concessions To Balance Budget By wisn.com Urban farming program gets aid By Larry Sandler Lax regulation of property tax exemptions costly By Raquel Rutledge Gallun Tannery demolition complete on Milwaukee River By Eddee Daniel Highlight Milwaukee – Wisconsin Avenue By Casey Foltz MPS board details “worst case scenario” [...]



Ban Sticker Advertisements on Cars

Nov 24th, 2009 | By | Category: Neighborhoods

Undoubtedly if you’ve walked around the East Side of Milwaukee for an extended period of time you’ve encountered a “Part Time Cash” sticker on the window of a car, or laying next to the curb. And therein lies the problem.



Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 09. November 2009

Nov 8th, 2009 | By | Category: Bookmarks

Walker’s Point buildings sold; future development site – JSOnline Kohl and Feingold call for stimulus funds for high-speed rail in Wisconsin – BizTimes Alderman: Go green or go away « The Daily Reporter Milwaukee Water System Lease Could Cost Community Millions Per Year — Food & Water Watch Local leaders revolt against wheel tax bill [...]



Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 18. May 2009

May 18th, 2009 | By | Category: Bookmarks

Survey says: UWM faculty members oppose campus « The Daily Reporter Capital projects force budget balancing act « The Daily Reporter Veterans housing planned for west side – JSOnline Milwaukee to receive $2 million in EPA funding – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Deal of the Week – BizTimes: County Board committee approves land sale [...]