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Newaukeean of the Week: Alison Carlucci
Newaukeean of the Week

Alison Carlucci

"Within minutes of arriving in Milwaukee," Carlucci knew this is where she wanted to live.

How One Principal is Changing a School

How One Principal is Changing a School

Test scores are rising at 53rd Street School under the leadership of Bridgette Hood.

City People: James Bruss
City People

James Bruss

An English teacher, he coaches the poetry slam team from High School of the Arts, which just won the national championship.

Taverns: The Blackbird’s Kitschy Sense of Cool
Taverns

The Blackbird’s Kitschy Sense of Cool

The Bay View hangout has the feel of a cozy North Woods bar.

Friday Photos: Infill, Infill, Infill
Friday Photos

Infill, Infill, Infill

Updates and photos of three infill projects on Jackson Street.

Plenty of Horne: Transit Outrage
Plenty of Horne

Transit Outrage

Alberta Darling says my way or the highway. Plus: the return of Jerry Kleczka!

House Confidential: Mark Belling’s Very Urban Condo
House Confidential

Mark Belling’s Very Urban Condo

He lives in one of the most walkable neighborhoods but seems to take his car everywhere.

Bike Czar: How Bike Messengers Break the Laws
Bike Czar

How Bike Messengers Break the Laws

Everyone, including police, tolerate it because law firms and other customers need their documents delivered as quickly as possible.

Murphy’s Law: The Voucher Lobby
Murphy’s Law

The Voucher Lobby

Lobbying for school choice provides big money for Republicans.

Republicans Move to Kill Milwaukee Streetcar

Republicans Move to Kill Milwaukee Streetcar

If the streetcar is killed and federal money for it is lost, it will mean the total amount of federal transit money for Wisconsin rejected by Scott Walker will exceed $1 billion.

New Group Will Support Native American Women

New Group Will Support Native American Women

A new professional group for women in a city where less than one percent of the population is Native American.

16th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards Announced

16th Annual Mayor’s Design Awards Announced

Which are the best designs? You be the judge.