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City People: Tarik Moody
City People

Tarik Moody

How a globe trotter and former architect settled down to become a Milwaukee deejay.

House Confidential: Latrell Sprewell’s Rocking Bungalow
House Confidential

Latrell Sprewell’s Rocking Bungalow

The ex-NBA star's cute place on Pleasant Street has been the source of unpleasant noises.

What’s Stopping Tougher Drunk Driving Laws

What’s Stopping Tougher Drunk Driving Laws

The cost of enforcement has been estimated at $200 million annually, but some scoff at this figure.

Bike Czar: A Primer on Transportation Funding
Bike Czar

A Primer on Transportation Funding

Want to get wonky with me? Here's a rundown of how the government bicycle programs actually work.

Northwestern Mutual Tower Advances

Northwestern Mutual Tower Advances

Proposal that's a "celebration of Downtown" sails through the city's Redevelopment Authority.

Milwaukee Has Fewer Bedbugs!

Milwaukee Has Fewer Bedbugs!

Well, at least it has less than 18 other cities, according to a new ranking. Is that something to brag about?

Murphy’s Law: Bill to Cut Supervisor Pay Likely
Murphy’s Law

Bill to Cut Supervisor Pay Likely

Despite Republican delays and opposition by the board, the bill has a good chance of passage.

A Campaign to “Save our Sons”

A Campaign to “Save our Sons”

A new MPS program will provide mentors for at-risk youth at 10 schools.

Republican Road Rage

Republican Road Rage

Romney was the choice of exurban road warriors while slower-moving urbanites picked Obama. How we move through the world is a key difference between the parties.

Plenty Of Horne: The Ghost Sign That Wasn’t
Plenty Of Horne

The Ghost Sign That Wasn’t

A bit of fake Milwaukee history, some questionable MATC ads, and debunking a war on pot.

Working: Chili Server James
Working

Chili Server James

The Legend of Real Chili serves up hot chow and warm chatter.

Murphy’s Law: Biggest Taxer in Town
Murphy’s Law

Biggest Taxer in Town

Over the last five years property taxes have been driven by just one of the five local taxing units: Milwaukee Public Schools.