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Murphy’s Law: The Trashing of Shirley Abrahamson
Murphy’s Law

The Trashing of Shirley Abrahamson

Why is Brian Hagedorn attacking a legal giant, rather than his opponent in high court race?

Appeals Court Restores Some Lame Duck Laws

Appeals Court Restores Some Lame Duck Laws

Leaving disagreement between parties over status of 82 Walker appointees.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Old Sears Building to Become New Hotel
Eyes on Milwaukee

Old Sears Building to Become New Hotel

80-room Ikon Hotel and 24,600-square-foot conference center planned for 21st and North.

Sponsored: Pedrito Martinez Group at Latino Arts: tickets starting at $10!
Sponsored

Pedrito Martinez Group at Latino Arts: tickets starting at $10!

Experience the rhythms of Cuba with The Pedrito Martinez Group and Latino Arts on Friday, March 29!

Education: Elite Schools Aren’t Worth the Cheating
Education

Elite Schools Aren’t Worth the Cheating

Research shows students who miss the cut do just as well elsewhere.

Sponsored: Save 20% on the Milwaukee Marathon
Sponsored

Save 20% on the Milwaukee Marathon

The revamped Milwaukee Marathon is returning on April 6th! Sign up with code URBAN20 and save 20%!

Measuring Wisconsin’s Wealth Gap

Measuring Wisconsin’s Wealth Gap

It's reaching historic levels and varies greatly by county.

Transportation: Building a Better Protected Bike Lane
Transportation

Building a Better Protected Bike Lane

The city's plastic bollards were a bust. Officials considering new design options.

Data Wonk: Who Are Those Education Reformers?
Data Wonk

Who Are Those Education Reformers?

Are conservatives or liberals pushing for charter schools?

City Hall: Retired Drivers Shall Help Plow Our Snow
City Hall

Retired Drivers Shall Help Plow Our Snow

So says the Common Council. Unanimously. Program will begin next winter.

Legislature Urged to Clarify Pot Laws

Legislature Urged to Clarify Pot Laws

Patchwork of local and state laws confusing, say pot advocates, a sheriff and Hemp Alliance.

Taverns: XO Cocktail Parlor Opens in East Town
Taverns

XO Cocktail Parlor Opens in East Town

An "anti-club" with craft cocktails, small plates and appetizers and comfy seats.