The Week’s Hot Topics
Most popular articles and press releases in the past week
Most popular articles in the past week.
1. Eyes on Milwaukee: Streetcar Starts Widespread Testing
Watch out, vehicle is now cruising along city streets across Downtown.
Jun 19th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
2. Op Ed: UWM Is Suffering a Brain Drain
Talented faculty leaving. Business leaders and others should push for greater funding.
Jun 16th, 2018 by William L. Holahan and Charles O. Kroncke
3. Eyes on Milwaukee: Symphony Breaks Ground on New Hall
$89 million music hall means “rebirth of a neighborhood” and “rebirth of the symphony.”
Jun 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
4. Waupun, Taycheedah at 140% of Capacity
Some areas “no longer safe to occupy.” Part 3 of primer on prisons.
Dec 1st, 2017 by Gretchen Schuldt
5. Plats and Parcels: About That New Convention Center Plan
Renderings for expansion look beautiful, but where’s the money?
Jun 17th, 2018 by Graham Kilmer
6. Murphy’s Law: Candidates for Governor Hold Debate
But not on TV. And not every Democratic candidate. So who won?
Jun 19th, 2018 by Bruce Murphy
7. Eyes on Milwaukee: Rebuilding a Vibrant Bronzeville
Actor Danny Glover and many local notables celebrate new development anchored by Black Holocaust Museum.
Jun 18th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
8. City Hall: Zielinski Out as Licenses Committee Chair
Did he lose the powerful post because he’s running for mayor?
Jun 21st, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
9. Friday Photos: Milwaukee’s First Protected Bike Lanes
Two bridges receive special infrastructure for bicyclists.
Jun 22nd, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
10. Friday Photos: Coakley’s $6 Million Makeover
The new water tower is just the cherry on top.
Jun 15th, 2018 by Jeramey Jannene
Press Releases
Most popular press releases in the past week.
1. VIEW MKE Set to Open June 25 at the Top of Historic Brewer’s Hill
Neighborhood restaurant to feature globally-inspired cuisine with a local point of view and an atmosphere that celebrates Milwaukee diverse heritage
Jun 21st, 2018 by View MKE
2. GOP raids transportation fund for Foxconn (again)
Diversion of road funding delays completion of statewide road projects
Jun 14th, 2018 by State Sen. Jennifer Shilling
3. Milwaukee Named Finalist for the 2020 Democratic National Convention
“Milwaukee has everything the DNC needs to put on a great convention…” -Alex Lasry
Jun 20th, 2018 by Milwaukee 2020 DNC Convention Committee
4. Museum of Wisconsin Art Hires J. Tyler Friedman as Associate Curator of Contemporary Art
Friedman assumed his post on MOWA’s senior staff on June 1, 2018.
Jun 15th, 2018 by Museum of Wisconsin Art
5. Andy Gronik Endorses Kelda Roys For Governor of Wisconsin
Former gubernatorial candidate encourages Wisconsinites to support Kelda Roys as the state’s next Governor
Jun 22nd, 2018 by Andy Gronik
6. Nationally renowned dress designer Donna Ricco joins Mount Mary University
Ricco has worked in all aspects of fashion, including research, design and presentation, sales and product development.
Jun 20th, 2018 by Mount Mary University
7. Summer Soulstice Music Festival Event Alert – Saturday, June 23
Saturday, June 23, the East Side celebrates the longest day of the year and the best of Milwaukee
Jun 20th, 2018 by East Side BID
8. Sensenbrenner-Backed Legislation to Fight Synthetic Opioids Clears House
“SITSA will help our drug enforcement agencies keep up with the constant development of new deadly street drugs, and I’m proud to cosponsor it.”
Jun 15th, 2018 by U.S. Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner
9. Village of Mount Pleasant to Certify Foxconn Redevelopment & Blight Resolution in Illegal Meeting
“CDA lowers the bar from censorship to outright secrecy in attempt to avoid their own residents. Chairman Richardson should step down immediately.”
Jun 19th, 2018 by A Better Mt. Pleasant
10. Foxconn may break promises to Wisconsin before they even break ground
“Foxconn has a history of breaking promises to communities….”
May 23rd, 2018 by Democratic Party of Wisconsin
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