Urban Ideas

Words to live by: Be Good, Go Local
Words to live by

Be Good, Go Local

Julie Courtright wants to expand the GOOD Movement in Milwaukee. So she decided to hop on a pogo stick and get the conversation started.

Lanterns for Peace

Lanterns for Peace

We set lanterns afloat in calm waters in remembrance and respect, and maybe as an apology for actions we were not even responsible for. Words and photos from Peace Action Wisconsin's Saturday event.

What’s up, Milwaukee: Cream City Rickshaw and RW24!
What’s up, Milwaukee

Cream City Rickshaw and RW24!

In the latest installment of our 2-minute summer video series, TCD's social media team experiences the wildy fun Riverwest24 bike race from the comfort of a rickshaw!

Barrett’s budget briefing: Not pretty for 2011
Barrett’s budget briefing

Not pretty for 2011

Budget season is here and Tom Barrett still has some ideas for Milwaukee: maintain safety, fix the sewers, pay off debt and hold the tax levy flat. It won't be easy.

“Wisconsin is not Arizona” — Milwaukee protests SB1070

“Wisconsin is not Arizona” — Milwaukee protests SB1070

Despite a federal judge's deft blow to Arizona's controversial immigration bill this week, the national day of protest went on. Words and photos from Ziedler Park.

No Flyers, route reductions and fare increases in future

No Flyers, route reductions and fare increases in future

The Milwaukee County Transit Service proposes all of these measures to stay within the 2011 county budget constraints and goal to not raise the tax levy.

LaHood to next governor – “This train will not be stopped”

LaHood to next governor – “This train will not be stopped”

U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood brings $46. 5 million and a promise that Obama's high-speed vision to connect the nation by rail is a done deal for Wisconsin.

Does Milwaukee need another art school?

Does Milwaukee need another art school?

Art Institute of Milwaukee -- a for-profit college -- is coming to town, but students and parents need to look at all the facts and benefits before picking a school.

The battle over “Raw Love”

The battle over “Raw Love”

Ald.Donovan erupts and gets the whole city arguing over art vs. vandalism. TCD weighs in with the facts and visual arts writers Kat Murrell, Judith Ann Moriarty and Valerie J. Christell share their thoughts.

Ride On: The Milwaukee Bike Plan
Ride On

The Milwaukee Bike Plan

The proposed plan would add over 300 miles of bicycle infrastructure to the city, making the streets safer and more accessible to cyclists. TCD talks to the Bike Fed's Kevin Luecke about his vision for a bike-friendly Milwaukee.

Showing students on the pathway to college

Showing students on the pathway to college

Finney Library will soon be a center for first-generation college prospects to fulfill their dreams of an education.

Let the youth games begin

Let the youth games begin

The U.S Youth Games showcase athletic and academic skills of 15 and under athletes. Welcome to Milwaukee!