Feature
The Rise of Chris Larson
Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?
Nov 27th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
The Impact of Charter Schools
The promise -- and problems -- of America’s most popular alternative to public schools can be seen in Milwaukee.
Nov 27th, 2012 by Dave Steele
Keith Hayes
He moved here for a girl. Now he's leading a campaign to create an artistically rendered trail through Riverwest.
Nov 26th, 2012 by Newaukee
Where Are the Violations?
The Romney volunteers observed elections and found no fraud here. Mostly, they just looked intimidating.
Nov 25th, 2012 by Craig Mastantuono
Chad Piechocki
How did a West Point man became a playwright and director of the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center?
Nov 25th, 2012 by Molly Kessler
“It Will Always Be Here”
The colorful history and enduring legacy of Vitucci's cocktail lounge.
Nov 25th, 2012 by Harrison Turner
Brewery Projects Near Completion
An apartment building and a hotel add more excitement to the redevelopment project at the old Pabst brewery.
Nov 24th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
The Anti-Violence Team
Metcalfe Park group reclaims lot where shooting occurred, winning 2nd place in Midwest contest to enliven vacant spaces.
Nov 21st, 2012 by Heather Ronaldson, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Anti-Health Care Governor?
Even as Scott Walker throws people off health care, he opposes federal programs that would increase coverage and lower costs.
Nov 21st, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
Home Contest is a Big Winner
Most Improved Home Contest offers $7,000 in prize money, generates $164,000 in home improvements.
Nov 20th, 2012 by Jeramey Jannene
How Republicans Won the Legislature
It was a Democratic wave, but redistricting helped the GOP win 74% of assembly seats with just 52% of the vote.
Nov 20th, 2012 by Bill Lueders and Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journalism
Books Aren’t Banned Here
Little free libraries are welcome in Milwaukee -- unlike in Whitefish Bay.
Nov 20th, 2012 by Gretchen Schuldt
