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Santa Cycle Rampage Rocks Out
The English Beat flew in from Britain to play and the turnout was great.
Dec 5th, 2013 by Dave SchlabowskeThe Governor as Grinch
Walker's crass campaign pitch, a weird art thief and the Santa Rampage.
Dec 4th, 2013 by Michael HorneMore New Bars Opening
A brew pub, a southern style saloon, a wine bar. The list of new places planned is long.
Dec 4th, 2013 by Michael HorneBike Share Launching in 2014
Phase I of bike share program will have at least 28 stations and 250 bikes, thanks to a federal grant.
Dec 4th, 2013 by Jeramey JanneneThe New Non-Profit Kingpins
As SDC declines, groups like Community Advocates and Next Door are on the rise.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Bruce MurphyPetty Fines Create “Vicious Cycle” For The Poor
82% of those whose licenses are suspended for failing to pay fines are minorities, who are left without a way to drive to work.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Rick Brown, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Legislature’s Unfinished Business
Bills still waiting deal with background checks for gun sales, campaign finance, drone attacks, and woodchuck hunting.
Dec 3rd, 2013 by Bill LuedersSummit Explores Causes of Gun Violence
Half of 456 non-fatal shooting victims were under age 24; unemployment often linked to violence.
Dec 2nd, 2013 by Scottie Lee Meyers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceJohn Gurda’s Home of History
Just one block north of the suburbs in Bay View, he's written most of his 19 books from this home base.
Dec 2nd, 2013 by Michael HorneHow Walker Worries About Polls
His book shows he frequently adjusts strategy based on poll results.
Dec 2nd, 2013 by Steven WaltersWhiskey Bar’s NYC-Style Cocktail Lounge
The owner took a gamble and turned the Cathedral Square bar into a haven for whiskey lovers.
Dec 1st, 2013 by Mrinal GokhaleFree Construction Trades Classes Fill Need
North side program has taught some 400 people, helping meet post-recession needs in the industry.
Nov 29th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service