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Bike Czar: More Trails, More Plowing and Better Maps
Bike Czar

More Trails, More Plowing and Better Maps

An update on all the improvements for biking both locally and state-wide.

LGBT Life: Portrait of a Gay Married Couple
LGBT Life

Portrait of a Gay Married Couple

We’re much like any American family. Except for all the legal hurdles and headaches.

South Side Organizing Committee Has New Director

South Side Organizing Committee Has New Director

Tammy Rivera replaces Steve Fendt, who was dismissed by board after 22 years of service.

House Confidential: The Mysterious Kondos Chateau
House Confidential

The Mysterious Kondos Chateau

One of the town's most magnificent mansions has a strange history, complete with a jailed lawyer who once served a governor.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Streetcar Responses Shows Wide Support
Eyes on Milwaukee

Streetcar Responses Shows Wide Support

Eleven out of 15 aldermanic districts, and 76 percent of all respondents support the proposed streetcar starter system.

The Importance of Business Improvement Districts

The Importance of Business Improvement Districts

Milwaukee has 34 BIDs, which are changing the landscape of city neighborhoods.

Data Wonk: Does Walker Have Losing Strategy for Global Warming?
Data Wonk

Does Walker Have Losing Strategy for Global Warming?

States that are unfriendly to new technologies confronting the problem could be economic losers.

Freshwater Mecca: Milwaukee’s Clean Water Advantage
Freshwater Mecca

Milwaukee’s Clean Water Advantage

Few cities have such control over their watershed, which gives Milwaukee an edge for cleanup efforts. Part II of series

Eyes on Milwaukee: Streetcar Approved, but Held
Eyes on Milwaukee

Streetcar Approved, but Held

Large majority votes to approve streetcar, but parliamentary maneuver puts issue on hold until February 10th meeting.

Why Did Police Arrest Local Reporter?

Why Did Police Arrest Local Reporter?

Officers say they feared for their safety. Reporter says he feels threatened by police.

Murphy’s Law: Koch-Funded Group Backs Anti-Streetcar Drive
Murphy’s Law

Koch-Funded Group Backs Anti-Streetcar Drive

Americans for Prosperity has provided paid staff for petition drive, its state director says.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Streetcar Backers Say They Have the Votes
Eyes on Milwaukee

Streetcar Backers Say They Have the Votes

Aldermen Witkowski and Perez now favor it, and touted plan to extend the line into their south-side districts.