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Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Newhall House, 1883, After the Fire
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Newhall House, 1883, After the Fire

The fire killed 71 people but circus star Tom Thumb survived. The catastrophe became a sobering lesson for the city.

All Four Attorney General Candidates Back Open Records

All Four Attorney General Candidates Back Open Records

They support open meetings rules for lawmakers and full access to online court records.

Photo Gallery: 2014 Bronzeville Arts & Cultural Festival
Photo Gallery

2014 Bronzeville Arts & Cultural Festival

Festival kicked off Bronzeville Week, a celebration that is also aimed at redeveloping the neighborhood.

The State of Politics: State Workers Now Contribute Twice as Much for Benefits
The State of Politics

State Workers Now Contribute Twice as Much for Benefits

Will this be an issue in gubernatorial campaign?

NEWaukeean of the Week: Kate Wegrzyn
NEWaukeean of the Week

Kate Wegrzyn

"Milwaukee turned out to be the perfect fit for me – the right size, right energy level and, most importantly, ready access to fried cheese."

South Side Hit Hard by Cargill Closing

South Side Hit Hard by Cargill Closing

Valley beef harvest facility employed 600 workers, many from South Side.

Friday Photos: Dohmen’s New Third Ward HQ
Friday Photos

Dohmen’s New Third Ward HQ

Firm that started in Third Ward is returning there from suburbs, relocating 110 employees and overhauling a boring 1960's building.

Plenty of Horne: Ambulance Chasing Lawyer Chases Abele
Plenty of Horne

Ambulance Chasing Lawyer Chases Abele

Plus: Bud Selig’s birthday bash and where will new Journal CEO live?

Milwaukee Stories: “You’re always meeting people.”
Milwaukee Stories

“You’re always meeting people.”

From his watermelon stand, Douglas Moore chats up all the customers -- even the grumpy ones.

Building Trust at the Woodlands

Building Trust at the Woodlands

Community organizer helps stage play to connect people in northwest side neighborhood.

Bike Czar: A Guide to Bike Sharrows
Bike Czar

A Guide to Bike Sharrows

West Allis just installed some. You find them all over. How do they differ from bike lanes and how should they be used?

The Solar City

The Solar City

The city’s program helping homeowners install solar panels is paying off in Riverwest and Bay View.