The Rising Cost of State’s Outside Contractors
Wisconsin spent more on outside contractors than any year since 2004.
Jan 10th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Fun show, serious message
The Marcus Center hosts an insightful and entertaining look at race relations in the 1950s, through the love story of a white DJ and a black club singer.
Jan 9th, 2013 by Christina Wright
Why We Need a Part-Time County Board
For 125 years, the board was part-time. Then Tom Ament and company nudged it up to full-time. Why?
Jan 9th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
Rise of the Urban Ecology Center
How a small non-profit in a trailer in Riverside Park rose to become a major player with centers erected in three county parks.
Jan 9th, 2013 by Peggy Schulz, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Long Road to Reform
It took Boston at least a decade to improve its public schools. Is there a lesson for Milwaukee?
Jan 9th, 2013 by Dave Steele
Lots of art, lots of opportunities
This bimonthly variety show, started by Katie Rhyme and Karen Zakrzewski, offers new artists a new venue.
Jan 9th, 2013 by Matthew Reddin
Five things I’ve been meaning to tell you
Edo de Waart leads CSO; Rogue Violins debut; Pfister arts; MARN news; Neumeier's Hamburg Ballet in Chicago.
Jan 8th, 2013 by Tom Strini
Milwaukee is an ArtPlace
Now that it's official that there's a lot of art to enjoy in Milwaukee, be sure to check out Kat Murrell's list of exhibition openings and closings around town.
Jan 8th, 2013 by Kat Murrell
Wisconsin’s Rising Wealth Gap
In the last decade all $4.8 billion in income gains went to the wealthiest 20 percent. All boats aren’t rising.
Jan 8th, 2013 by Bruce Murphy
For Sale – Scott Skiles McMansion
The For Sale sign on Skiles' house in Mequon was an early sign that he wanted out of Milwaukee.
Jan 8th, 2013 by Urban Milwaukee
Local artists and “Memphis,” too
Milwaukee artists from cellist Peter Thomas to an All-State Choir at the Pabst dominate, but the Marcus gets a taste of "Memphis."
Jan 8th, 2013 by Danielle McClune
Apartment Complex Coming to Haymarket Neighborhood
Commission recommends zoning change for brick warehouse to be converted to 65 apartments.
Jan 7th, 2013 by Jeramey Jannene
