5Q: Pfister Narrator Julie Ferris
5Q

Pfister Narrator Julie Ferris

The Pfister's first Narrator earned a Ph.D from the University of Iowa. In her spare time, she's working on a novel. Keep your eye on this one.

“Howl” captures Ginsberg’s spirit, art

“Howl” captures Ginsberg’s spirit, art

Centered around Allen Ginsberg’s seminal poem and the resulting obscenity trial, the film offers a glimpse into the workings of a burgeoning poet.

Capital Improvements Committee Meeting

Capital Improvements Committee Meeting

The Capital Improvement Committee is tasked to develop, maintain, and update a long-term capital improvements program for the City’s construction and maintenance of its infrastructure and facilities. It is made up of the Commissioner of Public Works; the Department of Administration – Budget and Management Director; the Comptroller; the chair of the Public Works Committee; the chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee; the Common Council President; and a public member appointed by the Mayor. All except the public member may name an alternate. The public member is subject to Common Council confirmation to a three-year term. The President of the Common Council names the chair of the committee. Agenda

Alterra opts for new construction in Bay View project (Renderings)

Alterra opts for new construction in Bay View project (Renderings)

Alterra Coffee Roasters Inc. recently dropped plans to retrofit the Maritime Bank building, located between Kinnickinnic Ave. and Howell Ave., in Bay View, opting for new construction.

Michael Barndt on Milwaukee’s October music

Michael Barndt on Milwaukee’s October music

Milwaukee music's most ardent listener shares the love in seven quick takes on seven October concerts.

The Giving Season: Feed Your Soul
The Giving Season

Feed Your Soul

Trendy yet unpretentious, pragmatic yet theoretical, Feed Your Soul combines the high-falutin’ nature of art with the very practical nature of charity work.

PODCAST: Survivor Stories, pt.3
PODCAST

Survivor Stories, pt.3

Cancer diagnosis alone is devastating. For some women, the "M" word - Mastectomy - is just as terrifying. Or, in Regina Aringer's case, oddly liberating.

5Q: A Walk on the Wild Side
5Q

A Walk on the Wild Side

"Excavating, tearing down and rebuilding" - painter Jane Gates talks about reinvention, finding inspiration in nature and why it's okay to break a few rules.

Car-sharing in Milwaukee…

Car-sharing in Milwaukee…

Car-sharing offers people the ability to rent a car or truck, often a hybrid, for a time period less than a day, and for an affordable amount that includes insurance and fuel.

Opening of the Valley Passage and Trail Extension!

Opening of the Valley Passage and Trail Extension!

The State of Wisconsin, City of Milwaukee, Menomonee Valley Partners, Friends of the Hank Aaron State Trail and Urban Ecology Center invite you to get connected at the  Hank Aaron State Trail Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening Monday, November 8, 2010 11:00 AM 3700 W. Pierce Street Program to be followed by a stroll or bike ride on the newly expanded Hank Aaron State Trail.  Parking available on Canal Street and Pierce Street.

City Plan Commission Meeting

City Plan Commission Meeting

The City Plan Commission (CPC) is the City’s official planning body established under State statute and is responsible for master planning activities. The CPC advises the Common Council on a variety of land development issues including zoning map changes, revisions in the zoning ordinance, subdivision approvals, business improvement districts, street and alley vacations, public land disposition and acquisition, new streets and the approval of development plans in certain overlay districts. City Plan Commission (CPC) meetings are held in the First Floor Boardroom at the Department of City Development, 809 North Broadway, unless otherwise noted. Agenda

Review: A very subdued “Young Frankenstein”
Review

A very subdued “Young Frankenstein”

For those who loved the Mel Brooks film, watching the musical can become a game of "listen for the famous line."