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Discovery World hosts memorial to Les Paul tomorrow

One of the Milwaukee area's most celebrated natives will be honored tomorrow when Discovery World hosts a memorial to Les Paul. Paul will "lie in repose" in a closed casket and the public is invited to pay their respects.

Aug 20th, 2009 by Ted Bobrow

Mr. and Mrs. M.

Lunch, the Philly Way

Milwaukee's most authentic Philly Cheese Steaks, and a recipe for the Parisian version.

Aug 20th, 2009 by Jeffrey Merlot

Artist Roy Staab’s Swags in the Woods

Milwaukee artist Roy Staab festoons the Urban Ecology Center's woodsy amphitheater in Riverside Park.

Aug 19th, 2009 by Tom Strini

Mayor Barrett Says Anyone Would Have Done What He Did

A somewhat weak but typically good-natured Mayor Barrett recalled the events leading up to his Saturday night beating. "I wanted to let you know that I'm still standing," he quipped.

Aug 19th, 2009 by Ted Bobrow

A Dollar Short

Tomato, Tomahto

Molly gazes longingly into the office building across the alley.

Aug 19th, 2009 by Molly Swenson

Barrett to hold news conference this morning

Mayor Barrett's decision to speak publicly this morning is a good sign that he is on the mend. Meanwhile, his suspected assailant's mom is putting the blame on Barrett.

Aug 19th, 2009 by Ted Bobrow

Doyle’s Decision Could Send Ripples Through Milwaukee’s Political Landscape

Governor Doyle's announcement that he will not be seeking a third term could send ripples through Milwaukee's political landscape. The most commonly mentioned named Democratic Party members that may run for Governor include, U.S. Rep. Ron Kind, State Sen. Jon Erpenbach, Lt. Gov. Barbara Lawton, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, and Dane County Executive Kathleen Falk.

Aug 19th, 2009 by Dave Reid

Divisionaries

Favre From Gone

Brett Favre broke our hearts one last time, but in doing so he's helped vanquish his lingering mythology among the Packer faithful -- and that's a good thing.

Aug 19th, 2009 by Rob Vosters