Sponsored: Holiday Happenings
Sponsored

Holiday Happenings

Shop the best of the west at Holiday Happenings on West Vliet Street and North Avenue, Friday, Nov. 13 from 5-9PM and Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10-4. Visit galleries, boutiques, gift shops and restaurants; plus surprise visits from Santa and an opportunity to win a gift basket. Visit www.westvlietstreet.org for more information and a complete list of events.

City Streets: Astor Street Was For The “Bluebellies”
City Streets

Astor Street Was For The “Bluebellies”

The highest point between lake and river was where wealthiest people settled.

Crowdfunding Q&A: Cadence Coffee & Cycle
Crowdfunding Q&A

Cadence Coffee & Cycle

Seeking $15,000 for a combined coffee house and bike service/repair shop. What'll they think of next?

Sponsored: Hupy and Abraham, DNT TXT N DRV
Sponsored

Hupy and Abraham, DNT TXT N DRV

Help Hupy and Abraham SAVE LIVES and reduce accidents due to texting behind the wheel. Sign the pledge at HUPY.COM

How Conservative States Use Expanded Medicaid

How Conservative States Use Expanded Medicaid

Montana, Arizona, Alaska and others saved on taxes by accepting federal dollars.

Sponsored: Dough, Ho, Ho!
Sponsored

Dough, Ho, Ho!

Dough, Ho, Ho! It’s time for the 7th annual Marcus Restaurants Holiday Cookie Contest. Submit your favorite recipe for a chance to win the Grand Prize, which includes a whole batch of sweet surprises. Enter online at MarcusCookie.com November 2-29.

Special Report on Municipal Courts: Poor People Get Far More Municipal Fines
Special Report on Municipal Courts

Poor People Get Far More Municipal Fines

Study shows municipal court's fines for petty offenses fall disproportionately on the poor.

Bar Exam: Oscar’s Is a Classic South Side Pub
Bar Exam

Oscar’s Is a Classic South Side Pub

A century old, just below 16th St. Viaduct, known for its hamburgers and reasonably priced micro beers.

Sponsored: Holiday Happenings
Sponsored

Holiday Happenings

Shop the best of the west at Holiday Happenings on West Vliet Street and North Avenue, Friday, Nov. 13 from 5-9PM and Saturday, Nov. 14 from 10-4. Visit galleries, boutiques, gift shops and restaurants; plus surprise visits from Santa and an opportunity to win a gift basket. Visit www.westvlietstreet.org for more information and a complete list of events.

Data Wonk: Why Mortality is Rising for Middle Aged Whites
Data Wonk

Why Mortality is Rising for Middle Aged Whites

Since 2000, the death rate for this group has begun rising. Are there political causes?

Now Serving: The Food Trucks Cometh
Now Serving

The Food Trucks Cometh

A new truck specializing in Dutch food. And the Falafel Guys open a sit-down restaurant.

Murphy’s Law: GOP Circus Puts Spotlight on Milwaukee
Murphy’s Law

GOP Circus Puts Spotlight on Milwaukee

Protestors protested as Republican presidential candidates debated. So who won?