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Bike Czar: The Ultimate Winter Commuter Bike
Bike Czar

The Ultimate Winter Commuter Bike

More progress -- and more tips for bikers -- in my eternal quest for the perfect winter bike.

Lawton Takes Aim at Campaign Cash

Lawton Takes Aim at Campaign Cash

Former Lt Governor will run national group pushing for campaign finance reform.

Murphy’s Law: The War Against Wind
Murphy’s Law

The War Against Wind

Wind power is booming in surrounding states but declining in Wisconsin. Why?

Making College Possible for Low-Income Students

Making College Possible for Low-Income Students

College Possible Milwaukee part of national group that has increased 4-year college enrollment by 15%.

Hard Hat Tour: North Avenue Boomtown
Hard Hat Tour

North Avenue Boomtown

Three different projects will together remake E. North Avenue. Our photos capture the progress.

Streetsblog: Milwaukee Has 9th Fastest Growth in Car-Free Households
Streetsblog

Milwaukee Has 9th Fastest Growth in Car-Free Households

Study shows only 8 U.S. cities grew faster; 20% of households here are car-free.

Plenty of Horne: Fox Point Decrees: Pedestrians Must Wear Reflective Clothing
Plenty of Horne

Fox Point Decrees: Pedestrians Must Wear Reflective Clothing

The village with no sidewalks or street lights will require pedestrians to be visible at a distance of 500 feet.

Ending Income Taxes Won’t Bring Jobs

Ending Income Taxes Won’t Bring Jobs

Gov. Walker says states without the tax do better. Statistics say otherwise.

Taverns: Belmont Tavern, Cathedral Square’s Upscale Lounge
Taverns

Belmont Tavern, Cathedral Square’s Upscale Lounge

How Mike Vitucci created a bar for more adult customers.

Murphy’s Law: Will Taxicab Issue Ever Be Settled?
Murphy’s Law

Will Taxicab Issue Ever Be Settled?

City Attorney’s legal opinion helps clarify things, but it’s still a contentious issue.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Water Street 1858
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Water Street 1858

It’s a very early photo of Milwaukee, but the Iron Block building still survives from that era.

House Confidential: Frederick Vogel IV’s Historic East Side Mansion
House Confidential

Frederick Vogel IV’s Historic East Side Mansion

The MIAD instructor and Vogel heir continues his old Milwaukee family's tradition of owning mansions in the neighborhood.