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Most popular articles in the past week.
Owner of Downer Woods home has a dozen different names and is charged with fraud.
Feb 12th, 2018 by Michael Horne
Is the police chief or Fire & Police boss guilty of official misconduct?
Feb 15th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
State gave huge tax giveaways to manufacturer, but company still laid off workers.
Feb 12th, 2018 by Jon Peacock
Lower East Side project boasts new church, two six-story buildings, 118 senior apartments.
Feb 12th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Even conservative media questioned his latest “report.”
Feb 13th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
Owners of Tha Circle cite miscommunication, withdraw application.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Plus: More Poke for East Side, more pies for Bay View, more beer for Tosa.
Feb 14th, 2018 by Jennifer Rick
Mayor Barrett, others attend opening of show by 17 artists honoring 25 local non-profits.
Feb 9th, 2018 by Laura Thompson
State voters rarely elect a gubernatorial candidate whose party holds the presidency.
Feb 13th, 2018 by Dr. Eric Ostermeier
Three Silver City restaurants are offering $5 bowls of Pho. We gave them a taste test.
Feb 15th, 2018 by Cari Taylor-Carlson
Press Releases
Most popular press releases in the past week.
Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy – February 9, 2018
Feb 9th, 2018 by Ald. Michael Murphy
Scott Walker, Brad Schimel Refuse to Condemn Conduct of Donor Nehlen
Feb 12th, 2018 by One Wisconsin Now
More than 200 judges covering 54 counties across the state have endorsed Dallet’s campaign
Feb 8th, 2018 by Rebecca Dallet
Eppstein Uhen Architects to Design new American Family Insurance Amphitheater
Feb 14th, 2018 by Summerfest
“I am running for County Board Supervisor because a change in leadership is needed to improve and enhance county services.”
Jun 13th, 2017 by Sparkle Ashley
Jointly signed response to Chief Flynn’s comments from Aldermen Kovac, Perez and Stamper
Feb 12th, 2018 by Milwaukee Common Council
Oct 13th, 2019 by Urban Milwaukee
Oct 6th, 2019 by Urban Milwaukee
Sep 29th, 2019 by Urban Milwaukee
Another interesting hot topic that could be added, perhaps next week, is yet another study that shows Milwaukee near dead last in millennial population growth, and absolutely dead last in the percentage of black residents with a college degree. I think people in this city sometimes suffer from the delusion that we’ve arrived as a destination city and we’re in the midst of a boom. The depressing stats, year after year, say otherwise.
Cities nationwide have added apartment buildings and office towers in the recent development binge and rebirth of city living, nothing unique here, but it doesn’t necessarily signify that your city is healthy and prosperous. When we, hopefully, finally see these studies show Milwaukee trending strongly upward in these demographics, then we can talk about a renaissance. While there are a lot of great things going on downtown, there is way too much stagnation and decay elsewhere.