Fun With Budget Numbers

Fun With Budget Numbers

An insider's take on the state budget and how it was put together.

Plenty of Horne: Where July Fourth Doesn’t Happen
Plenty of Horne

Where July Fourth Doesn’t Happen

River Hills and West Milwaukee are the county's only communities without a July 4th celebration.

Milwaukee Scribe: Journalism lesson and five more things
Milwaukee Scribe

Journalism lesson and five more things

"Rooftop Dances" revisited, Florentine's Weil Street Opera House, farewell Joe Aaron, Jason Seed Stringtet, a ballet retirement party, First Stage's Shakespeare.

Murphy’s Law: The Curious Case of Kimberly Walker
Murphy’s Law

The Curious Case of Kimberly Walker

The board is angry at Abele so they fired Walker. Go figure.

Sublime Brahms sextets close Summer Evenings of Music

Sublime Brahms sextets close Summer Evenings of Music

The Fine Arts Quartet brought in two guest performers to close out their summer season, performing energetic sextets at the Zelazo Center.

In Public: “Wait, Wait, Wait”
In Public

“Wait, Wait, Wait”

The city’s new audio crosswalk alerts are annoying -- and potentially dangerous.

Why We Trail America in Jobs Growth

Why We Trail America in Jobs Growth

In 21 of the last 23 months we have trailed the nation. Walker’s policies get much of the blame.

MKE This Week: Stars and Stripes
MKE This Week

Stars and Stripes

Summerfest takes center stage once again, but don't rule out Fourth of July celebrations or a trip to Brookfield for a Starry Night, sponsored by the Wilson Center.

Taverns: Hotel Foster’s Classic Cocktails
Taverns

Hotel Foster’s Classic Cocktails

In two years, the bar has developed a reputation for its eclectic atmosphere and hand-crafted cocktails.

Photo Gallery: Temporary East Library Opens
Photo Gallery

Temporary East Library Opens

It's just a block and a half away from the old library, and as Mayor Barrett demonstrated at its opening, you can still check out books.

Newaukeean of the Week: John Schilder
Newaukeean of the Week

John Schilder

A transplanted Ohioan, Schilder has a very active work and social life.

Who’s Helping Milwaukee Succeed?

Who’s Helping Milwaukee Succeed?

The Milwaukee Succeeds project to increase student achievement includes many partners.