Feature
June Perry
How a civil rights activist from South Carolina came here and created the New Concept social service agency.
Apr 21st, 2013 by Judith Ann MoriartyMajor Goolsby’s, America’s 8th Best Sports Bar?
With 50 TVs and a Charles Barkley pig, it’s all sports all the time.
Apr 21st, 2013 by Audrey Jean PostenThe Moderne’s New Restaurant
Carson's Prime Steaks and Famous BBQ will open at the luxury high-rise The Moderne. Early photos of the build-out.
Apr 19th, 2013 by Dave ReidDrew Gooden’s Celebrity Pad
The Milwaukee Buck's apartment was previously rented to ex-Buck Stephen Jackson and is still owned by Popeye Chicken tycoon John Brodersen.
Apr 19th, 2013 by Michael HorneLocal Advocates Hope for Changes in Immigration Reform Bill
Advocates says bill before Congress is historic but could still be improved.
Apr 19th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceBicycle Lobbyists Hit the State Capitol
More than 100 advocates met with legislators and pushed for pro-bicycle policies. Will it have an impact?
Apr 19th, 2013 by Dave SchlabowskeThe Hangout Gets Real
The Young Professionals event at City Hall triggers some discussion of race in Milwaukee.
Apr 18th, 2013 by Dave ReidCounty Board Violates Its Own Law
Lobbyists have worked without board approval, which could be a cause for “discharge” of board chair Dimitrivjevic.
Apr 18th, 2013 by Bruce MurphySafe & Sound Discourages Youth Gangs
Survey found 44% of youth were asked to join a gang but Safe & Sound participants were less likely to do so.
Apr 18th, 2013 by Courtney Perry, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHuh? Lobbying Spending Drops In Wisconsin
After rising steadily for 10 years, dollars spent lobbying the legislature declined in 2011-2012. Why?
Apr 18th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismMayor Says Streetcar is “Trojan Horse”
Streetcar will be first leg of what he hopes will be a more extensive rail system.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Michael HorneWhere Dogs Go To Die
Critics of the MADACC animal shelter say it doesn’t do enough to prevent dogs from being euthanized.
Apr 17th, 2013 by Nastassia Putz