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A Frail System: Nursing Homes Fail to Report Deaths, Injuries
A Frail System

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.

A Frail System: New State Law Conceals Nursing Home Violations
A Frail System

New State Law Conceals Nursing Home Violations

Tort reform puts residents at risk, and makes criminal prosecutions of abuse and neglect more difficult, critics say.

How to Bridge the Health Care Gap

How 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.

Taverns: Hi Hat’s Educated Cocktails
Taverns

Hi Hat’s Educated Cocktails

Built in a former schoolhouse, Hi Hat offers a broad education in mixology.

City People: Peggy Karpfinger
City People

Peggy Karpfinger

The co-owner of Centro Cafe is helping lead a Riverwest renaissance.

Friday Photos: Gutting the Prospect Mall
Friday Photos

Gutting 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.

House Confidential: Bob Greenstreet’s Study in Symmetry
House Confidential

Bob 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.

Bike Czar: You Bike When It’s 5 Below?!
Bike Czar

You 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.

Murphy’s Law: The African American Advantage
Murphy’s Law

The 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.

A Refuge for Troubled Children

A Refuge for Troubled Children

Penfield Children's Center has developed a Behavior Clinic that offers bilingual help for Latino children.

The Story of Fund Milwaukee

The Story of Fund Milwaukee

A remarkable group of small fry investors have raised $300,000 to fund start-up businesses in the city.

Plenty of Horne: Pridemore Thrown Out of School
Plenty of Horne

Pridemore Thrown Out of School

State Superintendent candidate ejected for interfering with vote at Washington H. S. polling place.