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South 27th Street Construction Delayed Until Spring

South 27th Street Construction Delayed Until Spring

State DOT blames bad weather and a regional shortage of concrete for the delay.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New East Library is a Jewel
Eyes on Milwaukee

New East Library is a Jewel

Wow, what an improvement. Our photos capture the technology-rich and architecturally impressive new library

Friday Photos: Avenir Nearly Ready for the Future
Friday Photos

Avenir Nearly Ready for the Future

The five-story, 104 unit apartment building is nearly ready for occupancy, the first residential development on county-owned Park East land.

Bike Czar: Winter Too Cold? Ride Indoors!
Bike Czar

Winter Too Cold? Ride Indoors!

If you can't brave the cold, there are some fun indoor cycling programs at area bike shops.

New Sculptures for Swing Park

New Sculptures for Swing Park

Beinbetween looks to enliven the bridge between Riverwest and Brady Street neighborhoods.

Vantage Point: The Whole Cityscape
Vantage Point

The Whole Cityscape

Call it a bonus round: an assemblage of photos taken in my tour of many great vantage points in Milwaukee.

Murphy’s Law: How Does Wisconsin Rank in LGBT Friendliness?
Murphy’s Law

How Does Wisconsin Rank in LGBT Friendliness?

Our two biggest cities and many top companies rank high in studies, but state schools rank low, as does Kohl’s Corp.

Hundreds of Wells Polluted and Unusable in Southeast Wisconsin

Hundreds of Wells Polluted and Unusable in Southeast Wisconsin

Study traces problem to coal ash disposal by We Energies plants in Milwaukee and Kenosha counties.

Local Program Exemplifies Job Corps Success

Local Program Exemplifies Job Corps Success

Milwaukee education and job training center serves 240 young people; 87% get a job or enroll in college or military.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Market Square, Late 1860s
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Market Square, Late 1860s

The intersection of Water and Mason streets was once Market Square, the civic and commercial heart of the city.

GAB Judges Return Fire Against Vos

GAB Judges Return Fire Against Vos

They defend GAB leader Kevin Kennedy, criticize Vos and say no legislative changes in ethics and elections board are needed.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Barrett Moving Forward With Streetcar
Eyes on Milwaukee

Barrett Moving Forward With Streetcar

If Common Council approves at December 16 meeting, construction would start in late 2015, and Milwaukee would follow in footsteps of many other cities.