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MMAC Plays Hardball on Bucks Arena
A misleading poll, pressure on legislators and more misinformation are all used to sell the NBA arena.
May 5th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
A Mayor’s Home Is Still Notable
Once John Norquist's residence, this elegant 1889 home on S. 26th St. is included on Historic Milwaukee's upcoming Spaces and Traces tour.
May 4th, 2015 by Michael Horne
New County Policy Discourages Biking Events
Use of parks and Oak Leaf Trail requires two-week notice and $250 non-refundable fee, even for free events. Bike Federation protests policy.
May 4th, 2015 by Dave Schlabowske
Republicans Target Utility Fighter CUB
Proposal would kill funding for Citizen’s Utility Board, which advocates for consumers.
May 4th, 2015 by Steven Walters
State Crackdown on Food Stamp Fraud
12-fold increase in recipients suspended under Walker. Critics assail it as politically motivated.
May 4th, 2015 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
10 Examples of The Classical Style
Where to find the best examples of classical style in town.
May 3rd, 2015 by Christopher Hillard
What If Racism Ended Today?
Results of poll by YWCA will be used to develop training sessions for companies in cultural sensitivity.
May 3rd, 2015 by Matthew Wisla, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Where Will Sex Offenders Live?
Only a small percent are repeat offenders. Will local restrictions on residency force state to create uniform law?
May 2nd, 2015 by Jabril Faraj, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Downer Avenue Stalled by Joel Lee?
City officials meet with neighbors about Downer Avenue, a thriving retail strip with one huge problem: Landlord Joel Lee's foreclosed properties.
May 1st, 2015 by Michael Horne
How Open Are Government Digital Records?
Few think government does a good job of sharing digital data.
Apr 30th, 2015 by Ernst-Ulrich Franzen
Does Milwaukee Run a Debtor’s Prison?
Study finds Milwaukee Municipal Court jails thousands of poor people for failing to pay fines. Why?
Apr 30th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
New Community Garden for West Side
Neighborhood House project near 27th and State will bring green space and healthy food to residents.
Apr 30th, 2015 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
