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Nursing Homes Fail to Report Deaths, Injuries
Nursing homes can ignore federal law, while new state system can fail to detect problems. Part II of a series.
Feb 19th, 2013 by Sarah Karon, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismNew State Law Conceals Nursing Home Violations
Tort reform puts residents at risk, and makes criminal prosecutions of abuse and neglect more difficult, critics say.
Feb 18th, 2013 by Sarah Karon, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismHow to Bridge the Health Care Gap
Experts discuss how to reduce health disparities between rich and poor, and the city's high rate of black infant mortality.
Feb 18th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceHi Hat’s Educated Cocktails
Built in a former schoolhouse, Hi Hat offers a broad education in mixology.
Feb 17th, 2013 by Audrey Jean PostenPeggy Karpfinger
The co-owner of Centro Cafe is helping lead a Riverwest renaissance.
Feb 17th, 2013 by Judith Ann MoriartyGutting the Prospect Mall
New plan adds 4 floors, 52 apartments and 10,000 square feet of retail. But first the old place must be gutted.
Feb 15th, 2013 by Jeramey JanneneBob Greenstreet’s Study in Symmetry
The UWM architect and city insider paid full price for his splendid home on the East Side's gold coast.
Feb 15th, 2013 by Michael HorneYou Bike When It’s 5 Below?!
Here's the best clothing and gear to wear in polar weather. But you might get tired of people asking you about it.
Feb 15th, 2013 by Dave SchlabowskeThe African American Advantage
The county’s black residents have $3.6 billion in annual income and black neighborhoods have far more purchasing power than suburbs.
Feb 14th, 2013 by Bruce MurphyA Refuge for Troubled Children
Penfield Children's Center has developed a Behavior Clinic that offers bilingual help for Latino children.
Feb 14th, 2013 by Amalia Oulahan, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceThe Story of Fund Milwaukee
A remarkable group of small fry investors have raised $300,000 to fund start-up businesses in the city.
Feb 13th, 2013 by Harrison TurnerPridemore Thrown Out of School
State Superintendent candidate ejected for interfering with vote at Washington H. S. polling place.
Feb 13th, 2013 by Michael Horne