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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.
May 20th, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow to Fill Those Empty Storefronts
Inaugural event will bring national leaders to Milwaukee to discuss long-term solutions for commercial corridors with empty storefronts.
May 19th, 2015 by Jeramey JanneneWe 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.
May 19th, 2015 by Bruce MurphyChanges in Garfield School Development Plan
High costs of converting school building at 4th and Garfield will mean 30 rather than 60 apartment units.
May 19th, 2015 by Mark Doremus, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceLakefront, Late 1920s
Before the War Memorial -- and before trees and vegetation -- the lakefront was a flat plain.
May 19th, 2015 by Jeff BeutnerHow to Fix Wisconsin Avenue’s Black Hole
Creative Alliance Milwaukee has plans to activate 4th and Wisconsin. Will they work?
May 18th, 2015 by Jack FennimoreUrban Milwaukee Wins Press Club Awards
Publication claims two of three awards for criticism and Michael Horne wins for House Confidential column.
May 18th, 2015 by Jeramey JanneneAmanda Hall
"I love this city and I don’t plan on going anywhere anytime soon."
May 18th, 2015 by NewaukeeConservative Power Rises in Senate
With the replacement of two key GOP moderates, Majority Leader Scott Fitzgerald has far more power.
May 18th, 2015 by Steven WaltersProject to Improve Inner City Playgrounds Unveiled
Common Council President Michael Murphy leading effort to spend up to $1.9 million to upgrade 12 playgrounds.
May 17th, 2015 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServicePresenting the Posner Building Apartments
Huge, almost entirely vacant building transforming into 105 apartments on key downtown corner
May 15th, 2015 by Jeramey JanneneNew 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.
May 15th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske