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Eyes on Milwaukee: How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds
Eyes on Milwaukee

How Legacy Lofts Overcame the Odds

Conversion of old ice cream factory died many times before work could begin.

Now Serving: New Pizza, Mexican, Pakistani Places
Now Serving

New Pizza, Mexican, Pakistani Places

Plus a new Third Ward diner. And goodbye to The Eastsider bar?

Plenty of Horne: Second Thoughts on Brady Street Building
Plenty of Horne

Second Thoughts on Brady Street Building

At meeting of neighborhood residents some push for a park, but idea doesn't carry the day.

Data Wonk: The Wisconsin Jobs Mystery
Data Wonk

The Wisconsin Jobs Mystery

How can unemployment be low when jobs growth is so low?

How to Grow the Restaurant Scene

How to Grow the Restaurant Scene

Two entrepreneurs from Pittsburgh explain how they’ve helped incubate new restaurants.

Campaign Cash: Bill Would Let Utilities Destroy Wetlands
Campaign Cash

Bill Would Let Utilities Destroy Wetlands

They donated $1.9 million to politicians, want bill letting them take over wetlands.

Back in the News: WEDC Shifts on Foxconn Contract
Back in the News

WEDC Shifts on Foxconn Contract

After saying board members could now see contract, they will allow vote only on staff review of it.

Will Streetcar Gentrify Bronzeville?

Will Streetcar Gentrify Bronzeville?

Possible extension to that neighborhood offers benefits, raises concerns.

Entrepreneurs Optimistic About Startup Scene

Entrepreneurs Optimistic About Startup Scene

Yes, Milwaukee ranks low in national surveys, but panelists say city is changing.

Campaign Cash: Bill Restricts Abortion Coverage for State Workers
Campaign Cash

Bill Restricts Abortion Coverage for State Workers

No abortion coverage after rape or incest unless victim reports the crime.

Murphy’s Law: The GOP Sales Tax Hypocrisy
Murphy’s Law

The GOP Sales Tax Hypocrisy

Favored Republican towns allowed to levy a local sales tax. But not Milwaukee.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Ascendant Buys Masonic Temple for Hotel
Eyes on Milwaukee

Ascendant Buys Masonic Temple for Hotel

Controversial hotel project on Van Buren St. takes big step.