Transforming the State’s Largest Public Housing Development

Transforming the State’s Largest Public Housing Development

City bulldozed 332 barracks-style units at Westlawn and replaced them with more urban styles.

The Lobbyist Law Nobody Likes

The Lobbyist Law Nobody Likes

Except the WMC business lobby and Realtors Association, who are glad Walker signed it.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Cafe and Pool Hall, 1915
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Cafe and Pool Hall, 1915

The South Side cafe and restaurant stood where La Perla is now located.

Monthly Musical Musings

Monthly Musical Musings

March’s best albums include new ones by Future Islands and by Ambrose Akinmusire.

Murphy’s Law: Why UWM Matters
Murphy’s Law

Why UWM Matters

It could be the key to transforming Wisconsin’s economy, but state leaders don’t seem to realize it.

Comedy: These Comedians Will Kill You
Comedy

These Comedians Will Kill You

Milwaukee’s Caste of Killers Comedy Collective celebrates its fourth anniversary.

A Clean Slate for Non-Violent Criminals

A Clean Slate for Non-Violent Criminals

Organization works to expunge criminal records for youthful nonviolent offenders.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Emily Vitrano
NEWaukeean of the Week

Emily Vitrano

"I didn’t always see Milwaukee as a viable place to create an artistic home. But it is possible here."

Arts Roundup: Ballet Dances to Pink Martini
Arts Roundup

Ballet Dances to Pink Martini

Milwaukee Ballet’s Spring Series features three very different works, including two world premieres.

House Confidential: Alaa Musa’s Penthouse Condo
House Confidential

Alaa Musa’s Penthouse Condo

Casablanca restaurant owner lives in style at very urban 601 Lofts, where John Ernst Restaurant's customers once parked.

Rock Roundup: No April Fool’s Jokes Here
Rock Roundup

No April Fool’s Jokes Here

Sorry, just a roundup of the week’s best five shows.

Back in the News: Mary Nohl Home
Back in the News

Mary Nohl Home

Neighbors' opposition, which we previously reported, forces relocation of the artist's home.