The State of Politics: 10 Questions and Answers About Taxes
The State of Politics

10 Questions and Answers About Taxes

The April 15 deadline approaches. How will the Walker tax cuts will affect you?

Photo Gallery: A Parking Structure’s Slow Demolition
Photo Gallery

A Parking Structure’s Slow Demolition

The city has wanted to demolish the dangerous structure at 6th and Wells since 2011. It's finally coming down.

Booked Up:  A First Novel Tries to Capture a Continent
Booked Up

A First Novel Tries to Capture a Continent

Ishmael Beah’s Radiance of Tomorrow shines a light on the problems and potential of Africa.

Sponsored: October, Before I Was Born
Sponsored

October, Before I Was Born

Don’t miss the Midwest premiere of OCTOBER, BEFORE I WAS BORN, Feb. 19 – March 9 at Milwaukee Chamber Theatre. Written by Wisconsin-based playwright Lori Matthews, this new play was inspired by actual events. In 1960, after an explosion at the Tennessee Eastman Company, three family members anxiously await word on the fate of their loved ones. For tickets and more information 414.291.7800 or www.milwaukeechambertheatre.com

Visual Art: Violence in America
Visual Art

Violence in America

A new show at the Walker’s Point center considers the impact of violence on our lives.

How Walker Handled Open Records Request

How Walker Handled Open Records Request

Emails show his staff irked by requests and responding slowly, except when it benefits Walker.

Innovative School Moving to Silver City Neighborhood

Innovative School Moving to Silver City Neighborhood

Public charter school Escuela Verde will move from Baran Park area, connect to new Urban Ecology Center.

Streetsblog: Transportation Policy Rarely Protects Civil Rights
Streetsblog

Transportation Policy Rarely Protects Civil Rights

Because civil rights laws lack teeth, most highways get built regardless of impact on minorities.

Comedy: The Open Mike is Waiting for You
Comedy

The Open Mike is Waiting for You

A wide range of clubs offer open mike nights for budding comics, and cheap laughs for patrons.

Murphy’s Law: Why Did Thornton Leave?
Murphy’s Law

Why Did Thornton Leave?

The loss of MPS superintendent raises troubling questions about public education in Milwaukee.

Classical: The Return of Frank Almond
Classical

The Return of Frank Almond

Almond and his recovered Stradivarius will be featured as soloist and conductor with the Wisconsin Philharmonic.

Why Switch to Nonpartisan Redistricting?

Why Switch to Nonpartisan Redistricting?

Packed meeting at state Capitol hears experts testify on Iowa's system and why it's fairer and cheaper for taxpayers.