Milwaukee is Moving Forward with New Bicycle Plan
Milwaukee’s first bicycle plan came out in 1993. Since that time the city has realized most of the plan’s major recommendations and has added over 115 miles of bicycle lanes and routes to the city. The new plan lays out a Vision for Milwaukee 2020. That would include adding over 170 miles of new on-street bike infrastructure and almost 7 miles of new paved trails.
Jul 14th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Melatonin Brothers
Once in awhile, an elpee is so opaque sounding to my ears that I like to re-imagine the tracks as a series of short avant-garde films, in an attempt to make it interesting.
Jul 14th, 2010 by Jeff Moody
RIP, Harvey Pekar
America, in all its splendor and gritty everyday minutiae, perhaps doesn't realize the loss as it loses its most honest and critical eye.
Jul 14th, 2010 by Brian Jacobson
As the Sparrow (Collective) flies
After opening in the midst of economic crisis, the local craft collective flourished in Bay View and made it through a great first year in business.
Jul 14th, 2010 by Kelly Gehringer
DOT reverses course, Hoan Bridge will be repaired
The DOT decides to repair the Hoan for $12-$17 million. Sometimes public and political pressure builds up so much that even those in the bureaucratic snake pits change their minds.
Jul 14th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Midwest High Speed Rail Association – Brown Bag Lunch
This will be a casual event to discuss the future of high-speed rail in the Midwest. Bring your own lunch. The event is free, but please consider a $5.00 donation at the door. Please let us know that you are coming. Click here to RSVP. Where: Milwaukee Public Market 400 N. Water Street Milwaukee, WI 53202
Jul 13th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Blue Footprint
In a blink of an eye the United States has turned its attention to the carbon footprint – the measure of our individual and collective impact on the environment. From electricity to heating to transportation we now have a number on how much carbon dioxide we produce. Should there not be parallel growth in something comparable for water, perhaps an effort called a Blue Footprint. The Milwaukee Water Council’s Water Summit IV will be devoted to understanding and exploring the impact of the Blue Footprint on you as a business leader, research, environmentalist, elected official, student and as a person. Where: Harbor Lights Room at O’Donnell Park For more information and to register click here.
Jul 13th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Committee on Economic and Community Development
The Milwaukee County Committee on Economic & Community Development oversees the administration of federal, state and local housing programs in the county, including the Urban Community Development Block Grant Program. Matters pertaining to economic development of Milwaukee County, including the best disposition of county properties, are decided by this Committee. It also makes decisions on the Research Park and the Airport Business Park. Meets at 9:00 A.M. on the 2nd Monday before the County Board Meeting in room 203-R of the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Agenda
Jul 13th, 2010 by Dave Reid
Milwaukee Makeover Project
Imagine bringing together a group of talented architects and designers with Milwaukee homeowners from “middle-market” neighborhoods to explore how the look of their basic homes can be transformed through quality design. That’s the idea behind the Milwaukee Makeover Project.
Jul 13th, 2010 by Michael Schubert
Handwritten letter is the best tour guide
A letter from my Great Uncle Fritz sent me on a journey along the Rhine River, deepening my appreciation for family and my German heritage.
Jul 13th, 2010 by Brigitte Kiepert
Danceworks works
The fifth in our summer series of snapshots of Milwaukee arts groups: Danceworks grows and even prospers amid hard times.
Jul 13th, 2010 by Tom Strini
Your Band Will Never Be Your Job
...and that's ok. Should Summerfest (and for that matter, local clubs) pay local bands more? Yes or no, it ain't gonna happen anytime soon.
Jul 13th, 2010 by DJ Hostettler
