Do not ignore us!
During a public hearing, community members, parents and politicians have their say about MPS control. Also, listen to Sen. Taylor, Rep. Grigsby and Mayor Barrett's testimonies.
Jan 5th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Three expatriate dancers (and one comedian) home for the holidays
Sarah Wilbur (L.A.) and Katie Sopoci Drake (Hollywood, Fla.) drop in for updates on their lives. Catey Ott (NYC) drops in to Danceworks with her company.
Jan 5th, 2010 by Tom Strini
A Year in Review
It's time to look back at all the predictions we made for last year, and see how overly optimistic we were.
Jan 5th, 2010 by Jeramey Jannene
January 2010 Gallery Guide
Milwaukee’s winter art scene thrills with a plethora of exhibits that range from the traditional and classic to the mysteriously eclectic and sublime.
Jan 5th, 2010 by Kat Murrell
The Polar Bear Plunge
Age-old tradition lured dozens of Milwaukee bathers to the icy cold shores of Bradford Beach on New Year's Day.
Jan 4th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
Weekly Highlights from 1/6-1/12
Spicy variety in Milwaukee this week: Catey Ott graces the stage at Danceworks, the Rep hearkens back to Pearl Bailey's heyday and Alchemist stitches together a sketch comedy show in less than 24 hours.
Jan 4th, 2010 by Barbara Castonguay
Listecki takes Shepherd’s staff to lead Milwaukee Catholics
Archbishop promises to lead with love.
Jan 4th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Asian Carp are a Real Threat to Lake Michigan
Lake Michigan faces a wide range of threats, but the most pressing is the latest in a long line of invasive species, Asian Carp.
Jan 4th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Activity at The Moderne Site
The $55.24 million The Moderne high-rise development has begun preparing for construction. Recently, the shipping container building that housed The Moderne's sales office was packed up and removed from the site. Additionally, utility work is ongoing adjacent to the site as the property is being staged for construction.
Jan 4th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Political stories of 2009
Actually, there are six, narrowed from the thousands of local, state, national and international events of the past year.
Jan 4th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 04. January 2010
Neighborhood improvement areas expanding in 2010 – JSOnline Investors plan to redevelop Northridge into Chinese retail center – JSOnline Northridge to host retailers from China – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Southwest adds to Mitchell passenger count – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Bay View projects on chopping block (UPDATE) « The Daily Reporter OnMilwaukee.com Milwaukee Buzz: A roundup of new Walkers Point developments Marquette’s Discovery engineering project gets $5M grant – The Business Journal of Milwaukee: Water incentives development plan getting city review – JSOnline Wiped clean – JSOnline Park Lafayette developer files for bankruptcy protection – JSOnline
Jan 4th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Upcoming Events for the Week of January 4th, 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. January 5, 2010 Common Council Meeting January 5, 2010 10:00 am City Hall 200 East Wells St. Common Council Chambers Milwaukee, WI 53202[…] January 6, 2010 Public Works Committee Meeting January 6, 2010 9:00 am 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.[…] January 7, 2010 Public Safety Committee Meeting January 7, 2010 9:00 am The Public Safety Committee is concerned with issues brought forth from the fire, police, health and neighborhood services departments as well as traffic control, emergency medical services and parking. It also licenses alarm businesses and public passenger vehicles and drivers.[…]
Jan 3rd, 2010 by Dave Reid
