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Milwaukee Leadership Program Featured at National Conference

Milwaukee Leadership Program Featured at National Conference

Cardinal Stritch program works with local groups to train neighborhood leaders.

It’s PARK(ing) Day, Let the Celebration Begin

It’s PARK(ing) Day, Let the Celebration Begin

Parking spots will be transformed into public space -- with entertainers performing -- as part of international event today.

Streetsblog: BBC Deplores Wisconsin’s Black Imprisonment Rate
Streetsblog

BBC Deplores Wisconsin’s Black Imprisonment Rate

News show focuses international attention on problems here.

Murphy’s Law: Wisconsin, Land of the Plutocrats
Murphy’s Law

Wisconsin, Land of the Plutocrats

Forbes 400 list offers more evidence of wealth gap in Wisconsin.

Plenty of Horne: Shocking Conditions at the Courthouse
Plenty of Horne

Shocking Conditions at the Courthouse

Court Commissioner Barry Slagle electrocuted in scary, unreported incident at courthouse.

The Man Who Retired the Museum’s Debt

The Man Who Retired the Museum’s Debt

Milwaukee Public Museum President Jay Williams will step down in February. Can the museum build on his legacy?

Should Internet Sales Be Taxed?

Should Internet Sales Be Taxed?

Federal bill could yield more than $70 million in annual sales tax for Wisconsin. Walker says he would use for income tax relief.

Goodbye to Historic Milwaukee

Goodbye to Historic Milwaukee

Opgenorth leaves HMI for job with Mandel, but still hopes to help build support for historic buildings.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Demo Day at Marquette
Eyes on Milwaukee

Demo Day at Marquette

Demolition at 14th and Wells will make way for a 6-floor, 80-unit, private student housing development by Opus Group.

Schools Want Earlier Start Date

Schools Want Earlier Start Date

MPS and other districts say it would improve student achievement, but tourism industry opposes change.

Murphy’s Law: Capitol Sex Scandal Confirmed
Murphy’s Law

Capitol Sex Scandal Confirmed

Judge confirms affair between state DHS secretary and his legal counsel, and jealously abusive husband gets off with a misdemeanor.

Newaukeean of the Week: Timothy Westbrook
Newaukeean of the Week

Timothy Westbrook

"People in larger cities are in a rush to be miserable and people here are moving slow to be happy."