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The Milwaukee Advantage
Why is population growth here better than in most Great Lakes states?
Jun 26th, 2014 by Bruce ThompsonState Freezes Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Worried about the cost, Gov. Walker and WEDC have halted program with big benefits for Milwaukee.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneMitchell Street Tells Its Story
A new public art project captures the history and people of the near South Side.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Lisa BonvissutoGun Bill Dies Without Shots Being Fired
Despite overwhelming support for bill toughening penalties for felony firearms offenses, Alberta Darling and Republicans give up on it.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismBridge Repair Threatens Bakery’s Business
Popular Amaranth Bakery given only 24 hours notice by city; Lisbon Ave. bridge will be shut down till November.
Jun 25th, 2014 by Patrick Leary, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHow Conservatives Screwed Walker
They supported releasing damaging Doe documents because they have bigger goals than Walker’s reelection.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Bruce MurphyInside the Soldiers Home Fair, 1865
The two-week fair was a major event for a young city with just 55,000 residents.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Jeff BeutnerProtesters Oppose Double-Decker Freeway
State wants either a double decker or 8-lane freeway through heart of city. Protestors demand different approach.
Jun 24th, 2014 by Angie SchmittSoccer Crowd Shuts Down Brady Street
As many as 15,000 people pack Brady Street and surround Nomad Bar, while celebrating USA v Portugal game.
Jun 23rd, 2014 by Jeramey JanneneDasha Kelly
"We cannot continue to dismiss MPS as a problem for 'those people’s' kids."
Jun 23rd, 2014 by NewaukeeGOP Leaders Run Away from Same Sex Marriage Issue
Republicans who championed amendment barring gay marriages now avoid defending the measure.
Jun 23rd, 2014 by Steven Walters“Sage” Apartment Building Nearly Finished
Jackson Street is becoming a nice urban street, now with new, environmentally friendly apartments.
Jun 20th, 2014 by Jeramey Jannene