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UWM Gets a Gold Rating for Being Green

UWM Gets a Gold Rating for Being Green

UW-Milwaukee scored well on a widely used sustainability scorecard.

Health Experts Address Coronavirus Fears

Health Experts Address Coronavirus Fears

UWM School of Public Health hosted a forum, and local experts remain optimistic while planning for a worst-case scenario

What Is the Future of Big Tech?

What Is the Future of Big Tech?

Big Tech's fast-paced expansion and monopolization remade the world, but what comes next?

Film Captures Local Islamic Athletes

Film Captures Local Islamic Athletes

Documentary ‘We Are Powerful’ focuses on female cross county runners at Salam high school.

Why Marathon Machines Moved Here

Why Marathon Machines Moved Here

After years in Silicon Valley, Glenn Reid brought his innovative startup business to Milwaukee.

Can The Midwest Be An Innovator?

Can The Midwest Be An Innovator?

Or are places like Milwaukee too humble to succeed? Expert panel discusses region’s potential.

Tom Steyer Comes to Town

Tom Steyer Comes to Town

That would be the billionaire investor running for president who calls Trump “a fake businessman.”

Bradley Foundation’s Leader Defends the Group

Bradley Foundation’s Leader Defends the Group

Rick Graber talks “on the issues” with Mike Gousha.

Human Trafficking Plagues “All 72 Counties”

Human Trafficking Plagues “All 72 Counties”

Speakers at a weekend forum say cases being reported in urban, suburban and rural areas.

DNC Emphasizing Security, Inclusivity for 2020 Convention

DNC Emphasizing Security, Inclusivity for 2020 Convention

CEO of next year’s 2020 committee says he wants the world to see Milwaukee as locals do.

Collaboration Key to Innovation in Milwaukee

Collaboration Key to Innovation in Milwaukee

Panelists at the startup-themed 5 Lakes Forum said the Great Lakes region has a lot going for it.

More Gender Diversity in Workplace Needed?

More Gender Diversity in Workplace Needed?

Panelists at State Bar conference say some — but not enough —progress has been made.

Future of Lake Michigan Gets Discussion

Future of Lake Michigan Gets Discussion

Experts say progress has been made protecting Great Lakes, but not enough.

Can We Build Smarter Cities?

Can We Build Smarter Cities?

Experts discuss how the “smart city” movement could change cities in Wisconsin.

MKE County: County Officials Offer Antidote to Youth Prisons
MKE County

County Officials Offer Antidote to Youth Prisons

Won’t be “a prison,” they say, promising humane alternative to Lincoln Hills, Copper Lake.

Reggie Moore’s ‘Blueprint for Peace’

Reggie Moore’s ‘Blueprint for Peace’

Head of Milwaukee’s Office of Violence Prevention talks trauma with journalist Mike Gousha.

Can Opportunity Zones Help State Economy?

Can Opportunity Zones Help State Economy?

Federal program could help development in challenged areas of Milwaukee and state.

City Must Embrace Change, Tech Expert Says

City Must Embrace Change, Tech Expert Says

Silicon Valley journalist Kara Swisher spoke at Milwaukee Jewish Federation’s Economic Forum 2018

Revitalizing Milwaukee’s Neighborhoods

Revitalizing Milwaukee’s Neighborhoods

It’s all about relationship building, local entrepreneurs say

Startup City: Philly Expert Tells How to Boost Startup Firms
Startup City

Philly Expert Tells How to Boost Startup Firms

Philadelphia transformed its culture with support from whole community and its “anchor institutions.”

‘Evicted’ Author Offers Solutions to Problem

‘Evicted’ Author Offers Solutions to Problem

Princeton University Prof. Matthew Desmond gives speech here, criticizes state laws.

Amid Dust-up We Energies Apologizes

Amid Dust-up We Energies Apologizes

We Energies executives sit in the hot seat as residents complain about finding coal dust in their neighborhood.

We Energies Polluting Oak Creek?

We Energies Polluting Oak Creek?

Data shows coal dust covering homes. Residents, environmentalists raise alarm.

John Chisholm On the Hot Seat

John Chisholm On the Hot Seat

DA addresses police-community relations, death penalty, other questions in Q&A at MATC.

Ed Flynn Looks Back — And Ahead

Ed Flynn Looks Back — And Ahead

The Common Council, he says, was a “little like middle school.”

Startup City: WEDC Gives $500,000 To Entrepreneur Groups
Startup City

WEDC Gives $500,000 To Entrepreneur Groups

Milwaukee-based BizStarts and BrightStar are two of the state grant winners.

Ryan Lauds New Tax Plan

Ryan Lauds New Tax Plan

House Speaker says Republicans have created one of best tax codes in the world.

School Board Approves Carmen’s Rental Rate

School Board Approves Carmen’s Rental Rate

Teachers union contends sweetheart rate charged; MPS officials deny this.

How North Point Lighthouse Fights Pollution

How North Point Lighthouse Fights Pollution

Working with MMSD to reduce polluted runoff, keep the beach and lake clean.

Voters’ Rights Are In Peril, Experts Say

Voters’ Rights Are In Peril, Experts Say

Voter ID, roadblocks to voting discussed by panel at MU event.

Measuring How Polarized We Are

Measuring How Polarized We Are

That’s what Craig Gilbert is doing, as he discusses with Mike Gousha.

How Hispanics Are Changing Milwaukee

How Hispanics Are Changing Milwaukee

Head of UCC says fastest growing demographic group will help shape Milwaukee’s future.

Entrepreneurs Optimistic About Startup Scene

Entrepreneurs Optimistic About Startup Scene

Yes, Milwaukee ranks low in national surveys, but panelists say city is changing.

Dem Lawmakers Push To Legalize Medical Marijuana

Dem Lawmakers Push To Legalize Medical Marijuana

State Sen. Jon Erpenbach and Rep. Chris Taylor tour state to discuss medical marijuana.

School Sisters Going Solar

School Sisters Going Solar

Congregation installing panels at their Sacred Heart building on South Side.

Opioid Crisis Still Growing

Opioid Crisis Still Growing

Are there solutions? Panel of experts share views on epidemic of overdoses, deaths.

Barrett and Farrow Call For Cooperation

Barrett and Farrow Call For Cooperation

Mayor and Waukesha County Executive share vision for region’s future at Marquette conference.

Bucks Leader Sees Huge Potential for Milwaukee

Bucks Leader Sees Huge Potential for Milwaukee

In interview, Alex Lasry says he sees “groundswell of change” in Milwaukee.

Court Watch: Judges At MU Panel Demand Recusal Rules
Court Watch

Judges At MU Panel Demand Recusal Rules

Common Cause and judges at town hall meeting say state’s judicial system must be reformed.

Sykes On ‘How The Right Lost Its Mind’

Sykes On ‘How The Right Lost Its Mind’

Former talk show host talks up his new book, stresses he's still a conservative.

Marquette Moving Beyond Boundaries

Marquette Moving Beyond Boundaries

MU President Mike Lovell maps out future, how it will fix “broken” financial structure.

New Parking Meters Will Help Homeless

New Parking Meters Will Help Homeless

Local dignitaries unveiled key-shaped meters that will help fund program for homeless.

Milwaukee County Employees Embrace Health

Milwaukee County Employees Embrace Health

More participate in health and wellness program, with encouraging results.

State Unfair to Big Cities, Henken Says

State Unfair to Big Cities, Henken Says

At MU interview series, Public Policy Forum leader says Milwaukee needs a sales tax.

County’s Homeless Program A Success

County’s Homeless Program A Success

Based on national model, which found providing housing actually saves money.

Barrett Seeks State Okay for City Sales Tax

Barrett Seeks State Okay for City Sales Tax

Says city budget “not sustainable,” big police cuts certain without new revenue source.

Historic Third Ward’s New Leader

Historic Third Ward’s New Leader

Jim Plaisted, a veteran of local BIDs, succeeds Nancy O’Keefe

The Mystery of Immigration Controversy

The Mystery of Immigration Controversy

Why the change in police policy, why the lack of “transparency,” why all the furor?

You Can Balance the County Budget

You Can Balance the County Budget

Abele’s new widget gives citizens a chance to submit draft spending plans.

Next Generation of Real Estate Leaders

Next Generation of Real Estate Leaders

ACRE, established in 2005, works to increase diversity in development arena

Medical College Gets Largest Gift Ever

Medical College Gets Largest Gift Ever

$38 million donation establishes new collaborative network, creates new educational opportunities

The Good and Bad of Urbanism

The Good and Bad of Urbanism

Richard Florida drops by Marquette University to discuss his latest book, “The New Urban Crisis.”

MCTS One Of The Best In The U.S.

MCTS One Of The Best In The U.S.

Report ranks county transit system 13th in providing access to jobs. County considers growth options.

Jennifer Gonda On the Hot Seat

Jennifer Gonda On the Hot Seat

New Water Works director opposed by some aldermen, and faces tough lead pipes issue.

How the Arts Can Change City

How the Arts Can Change City

Panelists discuss importance, future of arts in Milwaukee urban life.

New Strides for Water Technology

New Strides for Water Technology

High-level filtration system helps dramatize Milwaukee Water Week.

Historic Third Ward Needs New Leader

Historic Third Ward Needs New Leader

Search for successor of longtime executive director Nancy O’Keefe is underway.