Not pretty for 2011
Budget season is here and Tom Barrett still has some ideas for Milwaukee: maintain safety, fix the sewers, pay off debt and hold the tax levy flat. It won't be easy.
Aug 3rd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Bel Canto Chorus
Seventh in a summer series of snapshots of local performing groups. The venerable Bel Canto is finally finding its niche.
Aug 3rd, 2010 by Tom Strini
Torche at the Borg Ward
As I pogoed with abandon to "Across the Shields," I thought back to Jeb's Lightning Bolt review and thought, "man, it must have been a lot like this." Nope--apparently, this was hotter.
Aug 3rd, 2010 by DJ Hostettler
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 2. August 2010
Kohl advances funds for UWM water school By The Business Journal of Milwaukee Bike ridership up, accidents down By Max Loos Downtown Gyms Getting in Shape By Doris Hajewski Bradley Center Scoreboard Removal By Andrew Wagner LaHood to next governor – “This train will not be stopped” By Patti Wenzel High-speed trains pick up more federal money By Justin Kern High-speed rail to connect Madison and Milwaukee, but Watertown’s access may be the real story By Ray LaHood County façade inspections could cost $700,000 By Steve Schultze State receives $46.5M for rail project By The Business Journal of Milwaukee The art of conservation via Watershed Milwaukee By Kelly Gehringer Donovan owes TRUE Skool an apology By Mary Louise Schumacher Transportation secretary to make high-speed rail announcement during visit By Larry Sandler Will donated federal land lead to airport expansion? By Matt Hrodey Urban Connectivity By Yuri Artibise Milwaukee River plan makes progress By Tom Tolan Milwaukee’s streetcar system the most partisan? By Steve Schuster # Pedaling around with Cream City Rickshaw By # Andy Tisdel The Food Truck Economy By Katie Robbins Commuting Market Share Is the Wrong Way to Judge Transit By Aaron M. Renn
Aug 2nd, 2010 by Urban Milwaukee
Scenes from the Riverwest 24
After a full cycle filled with sun, rain, dark of night, construction hazards, and bugs in the teeth -- Milwaukee's famous marathon bike race comes to a close.
Aug 2nd, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Pink Room a careful approach to cause-based marketing
In tastefully pink rooms, guests are encouraged to share their personal stories of breast cancer, which fits ABCD’s mission of supporting survivors beautifully.
Aug 2nd, 2010 by Julie Sneider
Afghanistan, our own spa-spangled bog
To say the Afghan War Diary reveals a disparity between public position and ground-level reality is like pointing out the difference between yoga and bayonets.
Aug 2nd, 2010 by Will Durst
Milwaukee Brewfest 2010
It's the first year for a new supergroup of entrepreneurs and brewers to hold a favorite Milwaukee event, featuring crafted beers from Wisconsin and the nation.
Aug 1st, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Upcoming Events for the Week of August 2nd, 2010
Urban Milwaukee’s Upcoming Events & Meetings Calendar should help you keep up to date on important events effecting our neighborhoods, the City of Milwaukee, and our region. August 2, 2010 2011 Preliminary Budget Hearing August 2, 2010 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm The City of Milwaukee will hold a 2011 Preliminary Budget Hearing to ensure the 2011 City of Milwaukee Budget addresses the needs of our community. Mayor Tom Barrett, Finance and Personnel Committee Chair, Alderman Michael J. Murphy, Budget Director Mark Nicolini and budget staff will provide information regarding the budget planning process and give […]
Aug 1st, 2010 by Urban Milwaukee
HoneyPie Café
The menu echoes the kitschy hodgepodge that surrounds the diners inside, making for a very nice and unexpected diversion.
Aug 1st, 2010 by Jeffrey Merlot
The Short Life And Happy Times of The Shmoo
In the '40s, Cartoonist Al Capp created a widespread cultural impact with lovable anti-consumerist and anti-war creatures : the Shmoos.
Aug 1st, 2010 by Judith Ann Moriarty
