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New Parking Meters Will Help Homeless

New Parking Meters Will Help Homeless

Local dignitaries unveiled key-shaped meters that will help fund program for homeless.

Tiny Homes Could Change Lives

Tiny Homes Could Change Lives

Unique program will build 36 homes for young people aging out of foster care.

Murphy’s Law: The City’s Most Curious Lobbyist
Murphy’s Law

The City’s Most Curious Lobbyist

Why is fire fighters’ president quietly lobbying on issues unrelated to his job?

Op Ed: The Online Legacy of Sheriff Clarke
Op Ed

The Online Legacy of Sheriff Clarke

His use of government social media set an ugly precedent which must be rejected.

Why Does Urban Poverty Persist?

Why Does Urban Poverty Persist?

Two-day summit examines issue and impact of ending AFDC in 1997.

Best of Doors Open: Inside the Wells Building
Best of Doors Open

Inside the Wells Building

Step inside the 15-story high-rise, which was the largest terra cotta building in the world when built in 1901.

Plenty of Horne: Summerfest Wants New Entrance, Plaza
Plenty of Horne

Summerfest Wants New Entrance, Plaza

Design team is visiting other cities' musical festivals for ideas.

U.S Oil Won’t Ship Oil From Port

U.S Oil Won’t Ship Oil From Port

Signs written agreement and city gives it additional land at no charge.

Wisconsin Budget: State’s Uninsured Dropped 42% Under ACA
Wisconsin Budget

State’s Uninsured Dropped 42% Under ACA

Neighboring states saw even bigger drops under Obamacare since 2013.

Data Wonk: How to Build Wisconsin’s Economy
Data Wonk

How to Build Wisconsin’s Economy

Bribing companies to relocate here doesn’t work. So what does?

Silver City Festival Draws Big Crowds

Silver City Festival Draws Big Crowds

6th annual event for south side neighborhood becoming popular tradition.

Bar Exam: Quarters Is Very Old School
Bar Exam

Quarters Is Very Old School

It's the old Riverwest, not the new, for cheap beer and hard rock.