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Intersection: Water and Knapp
Intersection

Water and Knapp

It’s almost an empty wasteland. It can’t get worse, but how much can it improve?

Murphy’s Law: Journal Sentinel Jumps on Sinking Ship
Murphy’s Law

Journal Sentinel Jumps on Sinking Ship

Prospectus shows all 13 newspapers the new Journal company absorbs are losing money.

Rotary Club’s Impact on the City

Rotary Club’s Impact on the City

The club, a Mandi finalist, has created a food program for the poor and the Arboretum along Milwaukee River.

Milwaukee Architecture: The First 100 Years of City Homes
Milwaukee Architecture

The First 100 Years of City Homes

From the 1840s until World War II, Milwaukee built an interesting variety of homes, many still standing.

Walker’s Christmas Tree Budget

Walker’s Christmas Tree Budget

The budget has a flock of non-financial items -- 58 in all -- that will quietly change state polices.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Chapman’s Biggest Department Store
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Chapman’s Biggest Department Store

The third Chapman's store was built in 1885 and would remain in business nearly a century.

Murphy’s Law: Hey, Let’s Drug Test Food Stamp Recipients
Murphy’s Law

Hey, Let’s Drug Test Food Stamp Recipients

Walker and Vos love the idea. So what will it cost and what will it accomplish?

Data Wonk: Testing Walker’s Jobs Theory
Data Wonk

Testing Walker’s Jobs Theory

He’s embraced a low-taxes approach used by other states, which has been a failure.

Safe & Sound Will Target 8 High-Crime Neighborhoods

Safe & Sound Will Target 8 High-Crime Neighborhoods

Community organizing group works with residents, high-risk youth and police to combat crime.

Plats and Parcels: Bay View Boos Building
Plats and Parcels

Bay View Boos Building

Some pan the design of proposed Bay View "gateway" project. Meanwhile, the Dover Street School project hits a snag.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Maggie Bryde
NEWaukeean of the Week

Maggie Bryde

"In five years, I’d like to think that I wouldn’t have to convince people how great this city is – it will just be undeniable."

The State of Politics: Legislators Move to Become Lobbyists
The State of Politics

Legislators Move to Become Lobbyists

Revolving door between governing and lobbying wide open, especially for Republicans.