City of Milwaukee: West Side Plan Open House
City of Milwaukee

West Side Plan Open House

There will be a discussion of plan recommendations followed by a presentation of the market analysis. This meeting is open to all residents and property owners located in the West Side. Please invite your friends and neighbors! Thursday, October 22, 2009 6:45 p.m. Faith United Church of Christ (Auditorium) N. 78th and Hope Street (parking available)

Milwaukee County: Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit
Milwaukee County

Committee on Transporation, Public Works and Transit

The mission of the Department of Public Works, including the construction and maintenance of county highways, bridges and public structures are the responsibility of this Committee. Members discuss all matters pertaining to the policy of mass transit and the Milwaukee County Transit System, including fares, service routes and capital improvements. The Committee discusses all matters under its jurisdiction pertaining to railroads and public utilities in the county. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 3rd Wednesday before the County Board Meeting Agenda

Public Works Committee Meeting

Public Works Committee Meeting

The Public Works Committee is responsible for physical services provided by the city such as street and alley maintenance, waste collection, disposal and recycling, sewer, water and flood control projects, assessments, public buildings, land and waterways. Public Works Committee meetings start at 9:00 a.m. and are held in the Room 301-B, City Hall, unless otherwise noted. Agenda

Review: Impressive young pianist with the MSO
Review

Impressive young pianist with the MSO

Joyce Yang, 24, shows mature command of Rachmaninoff's Concerto No. 3.

“The City is a Big Draw” – UWM Chancellor Santiago

“The City is a Big Draw” – UWM Chancellor Santiago

During a recent episode of the Chancellor's Report UWM Chancellor Santiago was explaining UWM's recent growth, and stated that "the city is a big draw."

All in a day’s fun: Swan’s Pumpkin Farm
All in a day’s fun

Swan’s Pumpkin Farm

Amid rides, rows of corn and pumpkins for pennies per pound, TCD's Erin Petersen learns about holiday cheer with a trip to a nearby farm.

Friday Photos Friday, 16. October 2009

Friday Photos Friday, 16. October 2009

Corcoran Lofts Corcoran Lofts Jackson Square Apartments Jackson Square Apartments Jackson Square Apartments

Unscripted: Why Des Moines?
Unscripted

Why Des Moines?

While I'm out running among the gays, the straights, the farmers and the other progressives, I'll be quietly celebrating with Iowa.

Slime on, slime on harvest moon

Slime on, slime on harvest moon

How would I rate Meadowbrook Pumpkin Farm on a 1-to-10 Scream Scale? I’d be hard-pressed to grade it as anything other than a solid ten tons of fun.

Ford shoots friends

Ford shoots friends

The many faces of friendship. Photographer Francis Ford captures the essence.

Cultural Zero: ZOMBIE THUNDERDOME!
Cultural Zero

ZOMBIE THUNDERDOME!

Two zombie movies enter the Thunderdome--only one will emerge!

Deep-Fried Romantic: Dance, from the streets to the stage
Deep-Fried Romantic

Dance, from the streets to the stage

A look at a movement that propelled Rennie Harris and Co. from the projects of Philly to Puremovement dance.