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The Week’s Greatest Hits

Most popular articles and press releases in the past week

By - Aug 25th, 2019 08:00 am

Most popular articles in the past week.

Murphy’s Law: Foxconn’s Gift from Electric Customers

1. Murphy’s Law: Foxconn’s Gift from Electric Customers

Why are state customers paying $117 million — or more — for unneeded power upgrades?

Aug 22nd, 2019 by Bruce Murphy

Plats and Parcels: Timber Tower Grows Taller

2. Plats and Parcels: Timber Tower Grows Taller

Plus: Convention center expansion advances, MSO moves 631-ton wall, Brewers invest in The Avenue

Aug 18th, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

The Educator: Can St. Francis Schools Survive?

3. The Educator: Can St. Francis Schools Survive?

Small southern suburb faces enrollment decline that will make that very difficult.

Aug 21st, 2019 by Terry Falk

Murphy’s Law: Flip-Flop on Mine Threatens State Waters

4. Murphy’s Law: Flip-Flop on Mine Threatens State Waters

Why the sudden change to approve copper-zinc mine? Will it pollute Lake Michigan?

Aug 20th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy

Bar Exam: There’s Only One Liquid Johnny’s

5. Bar Exam: There’s Only One Liquid Johnny’s

Classic Milwaukee. Same name since 1981. Wear your cat shirt and get free draft beer.

Aug 21st, 2019 by Michael Horne

Airport Requests $25.5 Million for Upgrade

6. Airport Requests $25.5 Million for Upgrade

Expanded international terminal could draw more flights, passengers.

Aug 23rd, 2019 by Corri Hess

Friday Photos: Drury Hotel Opens Next Month

7. Friday Photos: Drury Hotel Opens Next Month

Nearly vacant office building will re-open as hotel on busy downtown intersection.

Aug 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

MKE Listing: Brady Street Duplex Plus Storefront

8. MKE Listing: Brady Street Duplex Plus Storefront

This mixed-use, three-unit property generates over $5,000 of income each month when fully leased.

Aug 20th, 2019 by Urban Milwaukee

Back in the News: Penzeys Uses Facebook to Attack Trump

9. Back in the News: Penzeys Uses Facebook to Attack Trump

Local company one of leading political spenders on Facebook, analysis shows.

Aug 21st, 2019 by Bruce Murphy

Urban Ideas: Will Factory-Made Affordable Housing Succeed?

10. Urban Ideas: Will Factory-Made Affordable Housing Succeed?

A Chicago company could lead the way in constructing affordable apartments.

Aug 23rd, 2019 by Jeramey Jannene

Press Releases

Most popular press releases in the past week.

Republican State Legislators Offer White Nationalism Protection Act

1. Republican State Legislators Offer White Nationalism Protection Act

With Nationalism on the Rise GOP Threatens Students Protesting Hate Speech on Campuses With Suspensions, Expulsion and Lawsuits

Aug 13th, 2019 by One Wisconsin Now

Superior the latest Wisconsin city to take action to ban conversion therapy

2. Superior the latest Wisconsin city to take action to ban conversion therapy

Statement of Alderman Cavalier Johnson August 23, 2019

Aug 23rd, 2019 by Ald. Cavalier “Chevy” Johnson

Streetcar expansion plans irresponsible in light of Mayor Barrett’s proposed 2020 budget

3. Streetcar expansion plans irresponsible in light of Mayor Barrett’s proposed 2020 budget

Statement of Alderman Tony Zielinski August 16, 2019

Aug 16th, 2019 by Ald. Tony Zielinski

Brett Blomme Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

4. Brett Blomme Announces Campaign for Milwaukee County Circuit Court

Milwaukee Attorney and LGBTQ+ Activist to challenge Governor Walker Appointee

Aug 20th, 2019 by Brett Blomme

Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Announces New Executive Director

5. Milwaukee Preservation Alliance Announces New Executive Director

National award-winning social advocate Craig Wiroll begins new role August 15.

Aug 15th, 2019 by Milwaukee Preservation Alliance

Disrupt Milwaukee – Being Human Centric in the Era of Digital Transformation

6. Disrupt Milwaukee – Being Human Centric in the Era of Digital Transformation

Announcing Disrupt Milwaukee 3.0 speakers

Aug 20th, 2019 by Disrupt Milwaukee

Milwaukee’s “First Oktoberfest” Set for Aug. 23-24 at Kegel’s Inn

7. Milwaukee’s “First Oktoberfest” Set for Aug. 23-24 at Kegel’s Inn

“German Showcase Showdown” to crown best locally brewed German-style beers set for Saturday

Aug 15th, 2019 by Kegel’s Inn

WisDOT awarded federal grant for new passenger train cars

8. WisDOT awarded federal grant for new passenger train cars

WisDOT plans to add the equipment to the Midwest Rail equipment pool

Aug 23rd, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Weekend overnight maintenance work to occur along I-94 in Waukesha County

9. Weekend overnight maintenance work to occur along I-94 in Waukesha County

This work is weather dependent and is subject to change.

Aug 21st, 2019 by Wisconsin Department of Transportation

Alderman Rainey talks up Hip-Hop Week MKE on popular radio show

10. Alderman Rainey talks up Hip-Hop Week MKE on popular radio show

“I thoroughly enjoyed my time on The Breakfast Club and was proud to give a boost to Hip-Hop Week on such a powerful morning show.”

Aug 16th, 2019 by Ald. Khalif Rainey

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