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Data Wonk: The Curious Campaign of Leah Vukmir
Data Wonk

The Curious Campaign of Leah Vukmir

Her campaign seems to ignore poll data showing most disagree with her stands.

City Hall: Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy
City Hall

Committee Okays Complete Streets Policy

Proposal on street design places pedestrians and cyclists on same level as motorists

Voter ID Lowered Turnout, Studies Show

Voter ID Lowered Turnout, Studies Show

Wisconsin, other states had lower turnout, especially by minority and college-age voters.

Brady & Farwell Starbucks Closing

Brady & Farwell Starbucks Closing

"You've become part of our family," the closing announcement reads.

Milwaukee County Poverty Persists

Milwaukee County Poverty Persists

New study shows Milwaukee is now state’s only county worse than national average in poverty.

Northwestern Mutual Opens Innovation Center

Northwestern Mutual Opens Innovation Center

Cream City Labs will offer space, design training, access to venture capital companies.

City Faces Gentrification Issue

City Faces Gentrification Issue

Panel discusses how issue plays out in Brewers Hill and Downtown.

Now Serving: New South Side Taco Restaurant
Now Serving

New South Side Taco Restaurant

Plus: New Halyard Park taproom, East Side food hall and Bar Louie in Brookfield.

City Hall: Gonda Resigns from Water Works
City Hall

Gonda Resigns from Water Works

Longtime city employee resigns as Milwaukee Water Works director for job at UWM.

Conference Spotlights Human Trafficking

Conference Spotlights Human Trafficking

Milwaukee a "hot spot," with more than 1000 arrests in three years. experts say.

Book: The Voyage of Donald Baumgartner
Book

The Voyage of Donald Baumgartner

High seas adventure weathered perilous storms. Excerpt from book on Milwaukee businessman and philanthropist.

Murphy’s Law: Was Barrett Asleep on Health Department?
Murphy’s Law

Was Barrett Asleep on Health Department?

Problems may go back a decade and mayor deserves much blame, some alderman say.