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Murphy’s Law: How State Aid to Cities Has Plummeted
Murphy’s Law

How State Aid to Cities Has Plummeted

Milwaukee is getting killed by declining shared revenue, violating a century-old state agreement.

Newaukeean of the Week: Romke de Haan
Newaukeean of the Week

Romke de Haan

A deejay and design agency president, this city native is a fully immersed member of the creative class.

City People: Gary Tuma
City People

Gary Tuma

The one-time political activist and civil rights leader now runs the Walkers Point Center for the Arts.

Taverns: America’s Darkest Bar?
Taverns

America’s Darkest Bar?

Bryant's has 80 years of history and a cocktail lounge atmosphere that is nationally unique.

Friday Photos: Jackson Street Heats Up
Friday Photos

Jackson Street Heats Up

Two of the three Jackson St. apartment projects are under construction.

Happy Cranksgiving

Happy Cranksgiving

Milwaukee's fifth annual “Cranksgiving” sends cyclists on a race to donate to needy folks.

Bike Czar: All I Want For Christmas
Bike Czar

All I Want For Christmas

Why I like to get and give my gifts from local companies.

Eyes on Milwaukee: The Dead Zones
Eyes on Milwaukee

The Dead Zones

Two new apartment buildings for Downtown's fringes, and two new coffee houses. All spell progress.

Murphy’s Law: How Coal Hurts Minorities
Murphy’s Law

How Coal Hurts Minorities

A new study finds Wisconsin a leader in environmental racism. But is the state improving?

A Cheers-like Community?

A Cheers-like Community?

How the Historic Third Ward Association helped create a unique neighborhood.

Mining Bill Compromise?

Mining Bill Compromise?

State Sen. Dale Schultz expects this. But will his Republican party colleagues play along?

A Neighborhood On the Rise

A Neighborhood On the Rise

Efforts to improve the Layton Boulevard West Neighborhood are bearing fruit.