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Remembering Gwen Jackson

Remembering Gwen Jackson

Tireless community volunteer served Red Cross and other groups for half a century.

Eyes on Milwaukee: 7 Takeaways From Ikon Hotel Deal
Eyes on Milwaukee

7 Takeaways From Ikon Hotel Deal

Will city build a pedestrian bridge? A beer bet on what? How many stoplights from Downtown?

Life Harder for Less Educated Workers

Life Harder for Less Educated Workers

New report finds they have higher out-of-pocket medical expenses, lower life expectancy.

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?