Purple Door Ice Cream
A rather delicious story: how an ice cream business was started by a young, green couple.
May 2nd, 2014
Goodbye to Historic Milwaukee
Opgenorth leaves HMI for job with Mandel, but still hopes to help build support for historic buildings.
Sep 18th, 2013
Troop Café
The West Side restaurant’s an oasis in a food desert, and also helps fund a veterans training program.
Jun 18th, 2013
Bavette La Boucherie
An old world-styled shop in the Third Ward strives for the charm of French butcher shops.
May 28th, 2013
Bay View Books and Music
In the digital age, this shop still collects the real thing: old books that collectors treasure.
May 15th, 2013
6th Annual Fair Trade Crawl
Shop at 24 local businesses throughout Milwaukee, the only major U.S. city that’s a “Fair Trade Town.”
May 7th, 2013
Nehring’s Family Market
Their new place in the Public Market offers fresh produce, wood-fired pizzas and an intimate bar.
Apr 10th, 2013
Red Elephant Chocolate
Just opened in November, the Third Ward shop has already become a favorite for chocolate lovers.
Apr 3rd, 2013
Mr. Webo’s
A “Blue Ribbon” clean dining winner offers Mexican fare in Bay View.
Mar 20th, 2013
A Jazzman’s Cafe
A new coffeehouse on Wisconsin Ave. is run by an expert barista and jazz drummer.
Mar 5th, 2013
A Veteran Who Helps Veterans
The challenges and joys of helping veterans find jobs.
Feb 26th, 2013
ReStore East
You’ll find a wonderful variety of restored and reclaimed items. And the profits help build homes for the needy.
Feb 20th, 2013
Queen of the Animals
Jessica Huber helps MADACC find volunteers -- and defend it from charges of “murder.”
Feb 12th, 2013
The Singing Accountant
He’s a numbers guy, not a people person. Yet he sings and dances in his spare time.
Feb 6th, 2013
“Ambassador” Justin Miller
The downtown ambassador helps visitors, prevents crime and answers questions -- but won’t help you get a date.
Jan 29th, 2013
Tom the Barber
Tom Hundt has been cutting hair since 1966, including 90 percent of the city’s military recruits.
Jan 23rd, 2013
Chili Server James
The Legend of Real Chili serves up hot chow and warm chatter.
Jan 15th, 2013
Rise of the Urban Ecology Center
How a small non-profit in a trailer in Riverside Park rose to become a major player with centers erected in three county parks.
Jan 9th, 2013
