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Murphy’s Law: Milwaukee’s Miraculous Water Hub
Murphy’s Law

Milwaukee’s Miraculous Water Hub

Almost overnight, the city has become an international leader in water technology, says the national media. Are they right?

House Confidential: The House of Holiday Lights
House Confidential

The House of Holiday Lights

The building with Libby's Lounge on Van Buren St. has long had a wonderful display of lights and the show is still on, even though the bar was sold.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Laura Gramann
NEWaukeean of the Week

Laura Gramann

"Milwaukee is walkable, which allows for heads to turn up and gaze at a plethora of structures donning beautiful architecture."

Media: How Wisconsin Punishes the Poor
Media

How Wisconsin Punishes the Poor

National Public Radio reports how poor people who can’t pay fines lose their drivers licenses.

Your Right to Know: Is a Public Official’s Calendar a Public Record?
Your Right to Know

Is a Public Official’s Calendar a Public Record?

It can help explain what government officials are doing, but some are fighting media requests for this.

The State of Politics: U.S. Supreme Court Case Threatens Health Care
The State of Politics

U.S. Supreme Court Case Threatens Health Care

Wisconsin and 34 states that didn’t set up health care exchanges could lose all coverage under Obamacare.

Bike Czar: Get Out of the Road!
Bike Czar

Get Out of the Road!

Why do automobile drivers yell at legal bikers and pedestrians? Probing this ugly form of road rage.

City Business: Ma Baensch Food Products
City Business

Ma Baensch Food Products

The Riverwest-based company offers an old Milwaukee favorite, pickled herring, updated for contemporary tastes.

Segregation Still Major Problem in Metro Area

Segregation Still Major Problem in Metro Area

More than four decades after Fair Housing Act, suburbs still unfriendly to poor and minorities.

Plenty of Horne: The Legacy of Paul Jakubovich
Plenty of Horne

The Legacy of Paul Jakubovich

The City’s Historic Preservation Officer had an unmatched knowledge of and commitment to the preservation of historic buildings.

Walker Won’t Rule Out Signing Right to Work

Walker Won’t Rule Out Signing Right to Work

In a wide-ranging interview Tuesday with WCIJ, governor declines to take a stand on numerous issues.

Intersection: Oakland and Locust
Intersection

Oakland and Locust

It’s one of the city’s most successful corners. But it could still improve.