City Goes Into Demolition Business

City Goes Into Demolition Business

DPW will now handle 20% of homes razed rather than hiring private contractors.

The State of Politics: Drunk Driving Becomes Campaign Issue
The State of Politics

Drunk Driving Becomes Campaign Issue

Issue of whether to make first-time OWI a crime is hot issue in attorney general race.

The Arts Scene: Gathering at the Green Gallery
The Arts Scene

Gathering at the Green Gallery

The opening of Gavin Brown show was followed by partying at Circle A.

Art: The Barefoot Artist
Art

The Barefoot Artist

International artist Lily Yeh comes to Milwaukee to talk about how art can transform a community.

Bike Czar: Why I’m Boycotting the Farmers Market
Bike Czar

Why I’m Boycotting the Farmers Market

Though the state signed an MOU promising to snow plow the bike trail leading to the Winter Farmers Market, they aren't doing it.

Visual Art: The Enigma of Andy Warhol
Visual Art

The Enigma of Andy Warhol

His portraits of famous Jews, now at the Jewish museum, raises anew all the questions about Warhol’s artistry.

A Woman in a Man’s World

A Woman in a Man’s World

Vanessa Koster is only the city's second woman planning manager.

Murphy’s Law: Does Downer Avenue Need a Tax Subsidy?
Murphy’s Law

Does Downer Avenue Need a Tax Subsidy?

Developer Joel Lee claims the buzzing retail strip needs help from the city.

Classical: The Last Art Form to Recognize Women?
Classical

The Last Art Form to Recognize Women?

Present Music presents “Women in the Chamber,” mixing music and politics.

In Public: How We Abandoned our Landscape Art
In Public

How We Abandoned our Landscape Art

Milwaukeeʼs parks are credited to Frederick Law Olmsted but have abandoned his vision. Part I of a series.

5 Milwaukee Bands that Need to Put Out New Albums in 2014

5 Milwaukee Bands that Need to Put Out New Albums in 2014

Yes, they've produced some good music but it's time for these bands to make a statement this year.

Theater: Still Radical After All These Years
Theater

Still Radical After All These Years

The Rep’s “Woody Sez” mixes Guthrie’s great music and still provocative politics.