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Plenty of Horne: Transit Expansion Urged
Plenty of Horne

Transit Expansion Urged

Milwaukee is far behind other cities, which will make it harder to attract young workers, experts at conference agreed.

Op-Ed: Why We Need Term Limits
Op-Ed

Why We Need Term Limits

Shirley Abrahamson has served 39 years. Fred Risser has served 60 years. Maybe that's too long.

Dairyland Tour: Justin Williams
Dairyland Tour

Justin Williams

The third in a series on racers in the Tour of America's Dairyland, the nation's largest competitive cycling event.

Back in the News: More Staff Changes at Journal Sentinel
Back in the News

More Staff Changes at Journal Sentinel

Some being let go, but a big name reportedly hired: Biz Times Editor Steve Jagler set to join the JS.

Photo Gallery: The Faces of Juneteenth Day
Photo Gallery

The Faces of Juneteenth Day

Milwaukee's celebration of the end of slavery is one of the nation's oldest. Urban Milwaukee was there to capture all the action in photographs.

Data Wonk: Why is Wisconsin Last in Startup Businesses?
Data Wonk

Why is Wisconsin Last in Startup Businesses?

The state’s backward-looking business culture may be to blame.

A Community Leader for 30 Years

A Community Leader for 30 Years

Sojourner center's executive director Carmen Pitre has been helping vulnerable people for more than three decades.

Murphy’s Law: The Incredible Rise of CEO Pay
Murphy’s Law

The Incredible Rise of CEO Pay

Their pay has risen 997% since 1978, driving the wealth gap nationally and in Wisconsin.

Echo: Water Diversion from Great Lakes Gets Review
Echo

Water Diversion from Great Lakes Gets Review

International Joint Commission is soliciting comments and reviewing information. Waukesha diversion is still a possibility.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Wisconsin Avenue Bridge, About 1880
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Wisconsin Avenue Bridge, About 1880

The wooden bridge would be replaced by a new iron one two years later. It is turned to allow boats to pass on the Milwaukee River.

Is Teach for America “Problematic”?

Is Teach for America “Problematic”?

Milwaukee school board members have complained about the program. A TFA corps member responds.

Make Your Voice Heard on Bucks Arena

Make Your Voice Heard on Bucks Arena

Our simple, easy-to-use contact form lets you reach officials in Madison on the arena deal and frankly communicate your views.