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Murphy’s Law: Who Is Mary Burke?
Murphy’s Law

Who Is Mary Burke?

After meeting and interviewing her, I still find Burke something of an enigma.

City Unveils Design Ideas for Bronzeville

City Unveils Design Ideas for Bronzeville

Six architectural firms helped with ideas, centered around west North Avenue.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Taxi Cab Lottery Has Light Turnout
Eyes on Milwaukee

Taxi Cab Lottery Has Light Turnout

Though there were 1,706 applications for 100 new licenses, only about 200 showed up for the lottery. But the show must go on! -- and did.

House Confidential: Louis Armstrong Slept Here
House Confidential

Louis Armstrong Slept Here

Palmer St. residence of Dorothy Greer was once a hotel for black stars of jazz.

The State of Politics: New Champion of the City
The State of Politics

New Champion of the City

New council president Michael Murphy is bluntly honest about state politicians in an interview.

Taverns: Highbury Pub Is For Soccer Lovers
Taverns

Highbury Pub Is For Soccer Lovers

The Bay View bar has become world famous for its crazed fans.

Photo Gallery: St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Photo Gallery

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

From the Sheriff to Irish dancers, it was all smiles in the parade.

Friday Photos: Riverwest Apartments Going Up
Friday Photos

Riverwest Apartments Going Up

Three of the four buildings in the RowHouse 31 project on Humboldt Ave are nearly finished.

Bike Czar: Will Supreme Court Ruling Close Bike Trails?
Bike Czar

Will Supreme Court Ruling Close Bike Trails?

Decision on ownership of railroad right of ways could affect bike trails in Wisconsin and nationally.

Arts Projects Coming to Wisconsin Avenue

Arts Projects Coming to Wisconsin Avenue

Greater Milwaukee Committee bringing two major art installations to Downtown and the Beer Line Bicycle Trail.

Columbia St. Mary’s Offers Free Dental Care

Columbia St. Mary’s Offers Free Dental Care

Program serves 46 schools, treats 7,000 kids, and lots of cavities.

Murphy’s Law: The Republican Voter Suppression Bill
Murphy’s Law

The Republican Voter Suppression Bill

Cities already have less turnout and lower percent of early voters than rest of state, but bill will cut that even more.