Fun With Budget Numbers
An insider's take on the state budget and how it was put together.
Jul 3rd, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWhere July Fourth Doesn’t Happen
River Hills and West Milwaukee are the county's only communities without a July 4th celebration.
Jul 3rd, 2013 by Michael HorneJournalism 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.
Jul 3rd, 2013 by Tom StriniThe Curious Case of Kimberly Walker
The board is angry at Abele so they fired Walker. Go figure.
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Bruce MurphySublime 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.
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Michael Barndt“Wait, Wait, Wait”
The city’s new audio crosswalk alerts are annoying -- and potentially dangerous.
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Tom BambergerWhy 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.
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Jack NormanStars 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.
Jul 2nd, 2013 by Hannah McCarthyHotel Foster’s Classic Cocktails
In two years, the bar has developed a reputation for its eclectic atmosphere and hand-crafted cocktails.
Jul 1st, 2013 by Nastassia PutzTemporary 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.
Jul 1st, 2013 by Jeramey JanneneJohn Schilder
A transplanted Ohioan, Schilder has a very active work and social life.
Jul 1st, 2013 by NewaukeeWho’s Helping Milwaukee Succeed?
The Milwaukee Succeeds project to increase student achievement includes many partners.
Jul 1st, 2013 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service