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Train Trip Reminds Us Why We Ride
This trip is a perfect example of why cycling is important to us.
May 22nd, 2015 by Dave SchlabowskeMayor’s Design Awards
The 2015 Mayor's Design Awards recognized projects big and small from across the city.
May 22nd, 2015 by Dave ReidRace for Democratic Chair Gets Dirty
Some mudslinging at the candidates may stick to Democratic insider and consultant Thad Nation. This story was updated at 6:30 p.m., May 26.
May 21st, 2015 by Bruce MurphyFrom Gray to Green
The sewerage district has moved from tunnels and pipes to greenways, rain barrels and permeable pavement. Part 2 of a series.
May 21st, 2015 by Susan NusserMandel Group’s “Coolest Project” Ever
Mandel Group breaks ground on a 46-apartment, mixed-use development that includes an indoor climbing gym.
May 21st, 2015 by Michael HorneWhy Doesn’t Milwaukee Embrace Charter Schools?
Data shows they work better than MPS schools, but board adamantly opposes them.
May 20th, 2015 by Bruce ThompsonHow Political Money Corrupts
A columnist says goodbye with thoughts about our money-driven political system and what can be done about it.
May 20th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismWorking 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 Beutner