Urban Milwaukee

Dianne Soffa @ Safi Studios

Is it a close up of a super-charged orange car, or the rippled skin of an orange viewed through a microscope? Big or small, Dianne Soffa has it all.

Mar 9th, 2011 by Judith Ann Moriarty

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

Mar 8th, 2011 by Dave Reid

Ricardo Lemvo, Grooving the Rumba with Latino Arts

TCD's Peggy Sue Dunigan dances to Makina Loca, with an auditorium full of rollicking kids at the United Community Center.

Mar 8th, 2011 by Peggy Sue Dunigan

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Rockabilly Chili brings the heat

Some 3,000 chili lovers descended upon the Kern Center, sampling veggie and meat varieties from area restaurateurs and caterers vying for bragging rights.

Mar 8th, 2011 by Brian Jacobson

On Stage March 8-14

Arts from Africa and everywhere

Five continents will represent in Milwaukee culture this week. Missed Australia, but really -- who needs Antarctica?

Mar 8th, 2011 by Tom Strini

UPDATED

Larson says caucus is firmly behind Mark Miller

Governor Walker refused a meeting with Senate Minority Leader Mark Miller, saying that Miller "is standing in the way of progress."

Mar 7th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel

Party with a purpose

Carnival Milwaukee

The UEDA's annual fundraiser pays homage to Carnival celebrations around the world with a festive evening of truly international entertainment.

Mar 7th, 2011 by Nickolas Nikolic

Weekly Bookmarks – Monday, 7. March 2011

Milwaukee Mayor Asks Fire, Police Unions For Concessions To Balance Budget By wisn.com Urban farming program gets aid By Larry Sandler Lax regulation of property tax exemptions costly By Raquel Rutledge Gallun Tannery demolition complete on Milwaukee River By Eddee Daniel Highlight Milwaukee – Wisconsin Avenue By Casey Foltz MPS board details “worst case scenario” of governor’s budget By Bobby Tanzilo Downtown: Plankinton Avenue construction schedule By Jeff Sherman Developer again seeks more time for Park East Commons project By Tom Daykin Walker’s budget guts transit By Milwaukee Transit Riders Union What’s the story Milwaukee would tell? By Mary Louise Schumacher Milwaukee Bike Map: Could this be the final draft? By Dave Schlabowske Mafia don’s son stiffs his sisters By Michael Horne A stronger downtown By jsonline.com Grand Avenue restarts sales of bus tickets By Doris Hajewski The Moderne Breaks Ground in Milwaukee By Dees Stribling Sale of Loyalty, Mackie buildings could close this week By Real Estate Weekly Ceremony celebrates start of Moderne construction By Real Estate Weekly Law firm to move from Greenfield to Pabst brewery building By Real Estate Weekly House bill cuts brownfield money By milwaukeenewsbuzz.com Latest Update: Milwaukee Bike Map By Dave Schlabowske Walker’s budget eliminates state money for bike/pedestrian improvements By Tom Held Walker: Exempt prefab homes, veg oil By Rich Kirchen New stores open in Shops of Grand Avenue By The Business Journal Walker’s proposed budget would reduce arts funding By Mary Louise Schumacher Walker budget proposes transit cuts By The Business Journal I-94 resurfacing project starts tonight By Andrew Wagner Governor Walker’s budget cuts funding for recycling programs By fox6now.com Walker Budget Eliminates Transit As Transportation, So No Dedicated Money From Gas Taxes By James Rowen Full speed ahead for Zoo Interchange reconstruction By Tom Held Why High-Speed Rail is Right By West Wisconsin Rail Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett weighs in on Gov. Walker’s budget plan By fox6now.com Housing to WHEDA not WEDC By Brian Peters Big Hole in Walker’s Plan? By Bruce Murphy Downtown: Shovel those sidewalks By Jeff Sherman Feedback wanted: New 2011 Milwaukee by Bike Map By Dave Schlabowske EPA investigation threatens local brownfield funding By Matt Hrodey Cudahy proposes offices, hotel for O’Donnell Park By Caley Clinton Transportation By Casey Foltz Creating a Vision for Milwaukee By Casey Foltz The Grand Hostelries of the Fifth Ward By Megan E. Daniels Transitography 101: The Portland Metro – A Case Study on Regional Government By Ben Stearns Milwaukee city attorney claims Walker’s bill is unconstitutional By BizTimes Daily Walker’s budget address to outline sharp cuts By Don Walker and Jason Stein Cudahy proposes hotel, offices at O’Donnell Park By The Business Journal How much could your district lose under Walker’s budget? By Erin Richards Consolidation moves to front burner By Larry Sandler Race for Milwaukee County Executive candidates interview By Bay View Compass Race for 14th District County Supervisor candidate interviews By Bay View Compass Hotspotting could work for MPS By Jay Bullock

Mar 7th, 2011 by Dave Reid

Walker slipping in polls; split opinions on budget

Gov. Scott Walker's proposals aren't sitting well with voters and both sides lend their opinions to his budget solutions.

Mar 7th, 2011 by Patti Wenzel

Derby Little Secrets

A bit o’Irish and a Bleeding “Miracle”

Who’s stacked and who stuffs her bra? Plus a bonus video from the Maidens' Bleeding Heart, channeling Kurt Russell in 2004’s "Miracle."

Mar 7th, 2011 by Third Coast Daily

Milwaukee Artist Pocket Collection

Redefining Hip

"Art Muscle" veteran Judith Ann Moriarty chats with the founder of Milwaukee's next arts-focused mag about the highs and lows of publishing in the digital age.

Mar 7th, 2011 by Judith Ann Moriarty

Fine Arts Quartet