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New Effort to Revive Chavez Dr.

New Effort to Revive Chavez Dr.

Business Improvement District and Newaukee working to improve key but "stagnant" strip formerly known as S. 16th Street.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar
Eyes on Milwaukee

Committee Approves Milwaukee Streetcar

Mayor offers historic address to council committee on streetcar and it gains their approval. Only one person speaks in opposition.

Murphy’s Law: America’s Newest Hero, David Clarke
Murphy’s Law

America’s Newest Hero, David Clarke

He’s in the news everywhere and conservatives are falling all over themselves in adulation.

Residents Support Changes at Washington Park

Residents Support Changes at Washington Park

Quality of Life Plan works with residents, landlords and police.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Jefferson Street, 1873
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Jefferson Street, 1873

The dirt street where the new courthouse was located was mostly residential or empty. That would change quickly.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Alex Lasry
NEWaukeean of the Week

Alex Lasry

"Marc, Wes, Jamie and the Bucks are determined to help rejuvenate the city."

Data Wonk: The Rise in Income Inequality
Data Wonk

The Rise in Income Inequality

The problem is national, but choices made by Walker and the Republicans may widen or reduce it in Wisconsin

Brutal Winter Coming

Brutal Winter Coming

Ice is forming on Great Lakes the soonest in more than 40 years, data shows.

The State of Politics: Swing Voters Leave Hope for Democrats
The State of Politics

Swing Voters Leave Hope for Democrats

They voted for Walker yet support accepting federal Medicaid increase and raising minimum wage.

Renovation Razes Johnsons Park Pavilion

Renovation Razes Johnsons Park Pavilion

Center for Resilient Cities helps renovate park near 18th and Brown streets.

Milwaukee Stories: “The one thing that can make us come together”
Milwaukee Stories

“The one thing that can make us come together”

Emanuel Coe, 21, has suffered the deaths of four members of his extended family. He didn't even cry at the last funeral.

City Business: The Hen House
City Business

The Hen House

Brass Rooster has opened a second hat shop, this one for the ladies.