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Decline of the Great Lakes

Decline of the Great Lakes

Ecologist and author James Ludwig talks about their dismal state and what can be done to improve the lakes.

Murphy’s Law: The Wrath of Eric O’Keefe
Murphy’s Law

The Wrath of Eric O’Keefe

He’s under investigation in John Doe II but turning the tables on the District Attorney and making him sweat.

Streetsblog: 5 Ways Colleges Coax Students Out of Cars
Streetsblog

5 Ways Colleges Coax Students Out of Cars

In Milwaukee and nationally, universities are cutting costs on parking structures by promoting buses, bikes and car-sharing.

Plenty of Horne: Murphy Announces New Committee Assignments
Plenty of Horne

Murphy Announces New Committee Assignments

The changes aren't radical but big winner is Ald. Kovac, who becomes chair of Finance and vice-chair of Steering and Rules.

Volunteers of the Month: John and Cindy Kaczmarowski
Volunteers of the Month

John and Cindy Kaczmarowski

“People seem amazed we give of our time without pay. We’re surprised more people don’t do it.”

Zamarripa Proposal Would Help Undocumented Residents

Zamarripa Proposal Would Help Undocumented Residents

Milwaukee legislator's bill would allow them to get drivers licenses, attend state colleges.

$32 Million Spent Lobbying State Legislators in 2013

$32 Million Spent Lobbying State Legislators in 2013

End of year reports also show Walker raised three times more campaign dollars than Burke.

Plenty of Horne: Will Water Technology Transform the City?
Plenty of Horne

Will Water Technology Transform the City?

Badger Meter CEO says Milwaukee can remake itself as 15th century Florence once did, in speech at downtown GMC event.

Murphy’s Law: Stealth Investors Target City’s Foreclosed Homes
Murphy’s Law

Stealth Investors Target City’s Foreclosed Homes

Somebody wants to buy all of Milwaukee’s foreclosed homes. Should we be glad -- or worried?

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Iversen’s Store on Water and Mason Streets
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Iversen’s Store on Water and Mason Streets

A "stereoview" by famed photographer H.H. Bennett captures Water Street in the 1870s or 1880s.

Taverns: Mamie’s Has the Blues
Taverns

Mamie’s Has the Blues

Classic South Side bar boosts live music by blues bands and lots of outdoor parties.

City People: Lona Long Velasco
City People

Lona Long Velasco

A social service worker, clown and nail salon owner, she has also helped guide Walker’s Point Center for the Arts.