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How Brutalism Changed the City
From grain elevators to art centers to university buildings, the impact of this bold 20th Century style can be seen in Milwaukee.
Dec 15th, 2014 by Christopher Hillard
New Legislators Learning the Ropes
25 new members of the state Assembly could change state politics. But first they need to learn all the rules and rituals.
Dec 15th, 2014 by Steven Walters
“I have no trust in the judicial system.”
Lu Ann Will's mentally-ill son was shot by police answering her call for help. She still doesn't understand how it happened.
Dec 14th, 2014 by Jabril Faraj
Bicycle Shop Invests in Lincoln Avenue
Ben's Cycle owner also bought an old movie theater, and next will redevelop former bakery into mixed-use building.
Dec 13th, 2014 by Raina J. Johnson, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Walker’s Landing Coming to Commerce Street
The $19.5 million, 133-unit apartment complex along the river will fill in one of the last developable pieces of land on the Beerline.
Dec 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Mystery of the Curve’s Urinal
Russ Klisch and I set out to rescue a massive old urinal from a tavern about to be torn down. Then things got complicated.
Dec 12th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Santa Cycle Rampage Goes National
Milwaukee had as many as 1,000 cycling Santas, and cities like Boston, Chicago, Kansas City and Minneapolis also had rampages.
Dec 12th, 2014 by Dave Schlabowske
Board Rejects Proposals for Forest Home Library
City's Public Library Building and Development Committee votes not to move forward on either proposal.
Dec 12th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez
Wisconsin Is Now a Republican Oligopoly
Election results reveal Democrats now start all elections with a ten percent disadvantage.
Dec 11th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
We Hate You Steve Smith
No, reporters at the Journal Sentinel are not happy about all the layoffs. And they clearly blame the company’s CEO.
Dec 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Who Will Win the MANDI Awards?
15 organizations are nominated for the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation.
Dec 11th, 2014 by Sharon McGowan, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Will Journal Sentinel Become a Right-Wing Paper?
Marty Kaiser’s retirement and replacement by managing editor George Stanley will likely mean a more conservative paper.
Dec 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
