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How Art Deco Changed the City
Even today, it remains the style that best epitomizes American urbanity.
Jul 30th, 2014 by Christopher Hillard
Brett Hulsey’s Crazy Campaign for Governor
The unorthodox Democrat says he will be the next governor, but he's invisible in the polls.
Jul 30th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Has School Choice Led to Less Arts Funding?
Donations to arts groups have plummeted while giving to education has soared. Why?
Jul 30th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Is Iron Block the Finest Historic Restoration Ever Done?
City officials are wowed at ribbon cutting ceremony.
Jul 29th, 2014 by Mac WrittMedia Thrilled, Donovan Will Run for Mayor!
Colorful, combative foe of Mayor Barrett will oppose him in 2016, which means far more fun for reporters covering the race.
Jul 29th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
Why MPS Can’t Improve
It’s clearly failing black children. Why can’t MPS do as well as other cities in addressing the problem?
Jul 29th, 2014 by Bruce Thompson
Neighbors Unite to Improve Clarke Square
Some 300 neighborhood volunteers clean up and beautify the streets and alleyways from 26th Street to Ninth, between Mineral and Scott streets
Jul 29th, 2014 by Raina J. Johnson, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Newhall House, Late 1860s
It was the largest and finest hotel in the West, a sign that Milwaukee was becoming a significant city.
Jul 29th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
Let Us All Praise Downtown Employees
This week is the 9th annual Downtown Employee Appreciation Week. So start feeling appreciated. And check our list of the events.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Brett Kihlmire
2014 Riverwest 24
It was a weekend of pedaling, paddling, poor sleep, and participating in Riverwest. Our photos capture the craziness.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Dave Reid
Program Provides Bikes for Inner City Kids
Collaboration provides training and free bikes, locks and helmets for Lindsay Heights children.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Brittany Carloni, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Candidate Questionnaires Tie Legislators’ Hands
Interest groups demand them. Politicians hate them. The result is less compromise on issues.
Jul 28th, 2014 by Steven Walters
