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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.

NEWaukeean of the Week: McKenna Shaffer
NEWaukeean of the Week

McKenna Shaffer

"The walking and biking trails along the lake are great, but getting to them is a like playing Frogger across Lincoln Memorial Drive."

The State of Politics: How Rogue Aides Can Ruin Politicians
The State of Politics

How Rogue Aides Can Ruin Politicians

Gov. Chris Christie’s problems are a lesson to every politician in Wisconsin.

House Confidential: Willie Hines’ Cozy Bungalow
House Confidential

Willie Hines’ Cozy Bungalow

Longtime council president's home is small but has a wood-burning fireplace and basement rec room finished in knotty pine.

New Loan Program Will Help Rescue Foreclosed Homes

New Loan Program Will Help Rescue Foreclosed Homes

City, state and local bank will join forces to help buyers rehabilitate distressed homes.

Friday Photos: MIAD Residence Hall Near Finish Line
Friday Photos

MIAD Residence Hall Near Finish Line

The six-story residence hall for 310 students also has space for retail.

Plenty of Horne: Questions & Answers About the Strad Suspects
Plenty of Horne

Questions & Answers About the Strad Suspects

Curious about the accused violin thieves? Never fear, we have all the answers.

Myths About the Minimum Wage

Myths About the Minimum Wage

Economists don’t agree that raising the minimum wage reduces employment. It actually increases jobs in fast-food industry.

Bike Czar: City Agrees to Plow Hank Aaron Trail
Bike Czar

City Agrees to Plow Hank Aaron Trail

Finally some progress. How my advocacy with state and city officials paid off.

Plenty of Horne: Owner of Strad Violin Tips Her Identity
Plenty of Horne

Owner of Strad Violin Tips Her Identity

The violin's owner was at the scene of the crime and signed her first name to a message published by Frank Almond.