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12 Years of Urban Milwaukee Stories

12 Years of Urban Milwaukee Stories

We've published so many stories that have moved the city forward. And you can help support this.

New Faces in New Places

New Faces in New Places

A look at all the new people in new places.

Lost Milwaukee: Riverwest Had World’s Largest Color Printing Press
Lost Milwaukee

Riverwest Had World’s Largest Color Printing Press

In 1922, genius innovator Leslie Claybourn built a unique factory on Humboldt and Keefe.

Elections Commission Stalls on Absentee Ballot Application Wording

Elections Commission Stalls on Absentee Ballot Application Wording

Commissioners asked for tweaks in language before they would vote.

Evers’ Office Secretly Recorded Meeting with GOP Leaders

Evers’ Office Secretly Recorded Meeting with GOP Leaders

The call was a debate between leaders over the 'Safer-At-Home' order after it was struck down.

Neighborhood Groups Working Hard On Census

Neighborhood Groups Working Hard On Census

For every person not counted, the state could lose $1,600 federal funding a year.

Op Ed: Why UWM Matters
Op Ed

Why UWM Matters

It’s become crucial to city, state. But will state leaders recognize this?

MKE County: Committee Supports Ride Share Tax
MKE County

Committee Supports Ride Share Tax

Wants Legislature's okay to levy user fee for companies like Uber and Lyft. Similar tax raises $25 million per year in Seattle.

Wisconsin Leads 22-State Coalition on PFAS

Wisconsin Leads 22-State Coalition on PFAS

They support federal standards to prevent ‘forever chemicals” from polluting drinking water.

Daily: Over 9,000 COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee County
Daily

Over 9,000 COVID-19 Cases in Milwaukee County

Over 21,500 cases across Wisconsin.

Murphy’s Law: Can the Police Union Prevent Reform?
Murphy’s Law

Can the Police Union Prevent Reform?

Milwaukee’s powerful union has long gotten its way. But this time may be different.

Protest Day 12: Marchers Show Up Despite The Rain
Protest Day 12

Marchers Show Up Despite The Rain

Tropical storm doesn't stop three marches across the city, one with only cars.