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Working to Help People Get Voter ID

Working to Help People Get Voter ID

70% of voting age minorities in the county lack a drivers license; community workers provide help for those seeking ID.

How to Fill Those Empty Storefronts

How to Fill Those Empty Storefronts

Inaugural event will bring national leaders to Milwaukee to discuss long-term solutions for commercial corridors with empty storefronts.

Murphy’s Law: We Must Imitate Other Cities
Murphy’s Law

We Must Imitate Other Cities

New study says we must build a Bucks arena and bigger convention center. But its data actually tells a much different story.

Changes in Garfield School Development Plan

Changes in Garfield School Development Plan

High costs of converting school building at 4th and Garfield will mean 30 rather than 60 apartment units.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Lakefront, Late 1920s
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Lakefront, Late 1920s

Before the War Memorial -- and before trees and vegetation -- the lakefront was a flat plain.

How to Fix Wisconsin Avenue’s Black Hole

How to Fix Wisconsin Avenue’s Black Hole

Creative Alliance Milwaukee has plans to activate 4th and Wisconsin. Will they work?

Urban Milwaukee Wins Press Club Awards

Urban Milwaukee Wins Press Club Awards

Publication claims two of three awards for criticism and Michael Horne wins for House Confidential column.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Amanda Hall
NEWaukeean of the Week

Amanda Hall

"I love this city and I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon."

The State of Politics: Conservative Power Rises in Senate
The State of Politics

Conservative Power Rises in Senate

With the replacement of two key GOP moderates, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has far more power.

Project to Improve Inner City Playgrounds Unveiled

Project to Improve Inner City Playgrounds Unveiled

Common Council President Michael Murphy leading effort to spend up to $1.9 million to upgrade 12 playgrounds.

Friday Photos: Presenting the Posner Building Apartments
Friday Photos

Presenting the Posner Building Apartments

Huge, almost entirely vacant building transforming into 105 apartments on key downtown corner

Bike Czar: New Bike Trails Coming
Bike Czar

New Bike Trails Coming

Beerline Trail from Keefe to Capitol Dr. will be completed in July and Phase 4 of Oak Leaf Trail north from Estabrook Park in November.