Peace Rally to Combat Crime

Peace Rally to Combat Crime

Rally special guest Ice T didn't show up as planned, but Mayor Barrett and Ald Hines spoke to the gathering.

DNR Doesn’t Test Wisconsin Waters for Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals

DNR Doesn’t Test Wisconsin Waters for Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals

State lags behind Minnesota in testing lakes & rivers for chemicals that hurt reproduction and could cause diabetes, cancer.

How Earth Day Turned America Green

How Earth Day Turned America Green

Exactly 43 years ago, the first Earth Day, founded by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, launched a national movement.

Early Music Now: The Rose Ensemble highlights “Slavic Wonders”
Early Music Now

The Rose Ensemble highlights “Slavic Wonders”

The Rose Ensemble, of St. Paul, surveys Slavic sacred music from the 11th century to today to close Early Music Now's season.

TCD Spring 2013 Gallery Night Recap

TCD Spring 2013 Gallery Night Recap

Milwaukee's Spring Gallery Night may have been chilly, but TCD was still out and about. Photos by Angela Morgan, Sara Bill and Madeline Pieschel. Now updated with Storify social media coverage!

City People: June Perry
City People

June Perry

How a civil rights activist from South Carolina came here and created the New Concept social service agency.

Taverns: Major Goolsby’s, America’s 8th Best Sports Bar?
Taverns

Major Goolsby’s, America’s 8th Best Sports Bar?

With 50 TVs and a Charles Barkley pig, it’s all sports all the time.

Jim James’ journey, on stage at the Pabst

Jim James’ journey, on stage at the Pabst

The My Morning Jacket frontman's solo show for Regions Of Light And Sound Of God was a transformative experience, blissfully showcasing a lone star.

Friday Photos: The Moderne’s New Restaurant
Friday Photos

The Moderne’s New Restaurant

Carson's Prime Steaks and Famous BBQ will open at the luxury high-rise The Moderne. Early photos of the build-out.

House Confidential: Drew Gooden’s Celebrity Pad
House Confidential

Drew Gooden’s Celebrity Pad

The Milwaukee Buck's apartment was previously rented to ex-Buck Stephen Jackson and is still owned by Popeye Chicken tycoon John Brodersen.

Local Advocates Hope for Changes in Immigration Reform Bill

Local Advocates Hope for Changes in Immigration Reform Bill

Advocates says bill before Congress is historic but could still be improved.

Fountains of Wayne to play Shank Hall

Fountains of Wayne to play Shank Hall

With the band set to take the Shank Hall stage this weekend, Sahan Jayasuriya examines their discography, finding much more than "Stacy's Mom".