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City Business: A Jazzman’s Cafe
City Business

A Jazzman’s Cafe

A new coffeehouse on Wisconsin Ave. is run by an expert barista and jazz drummer.

Murphy’s Law: Mystery Around Dennis Smith Deepens
Murphy’s Law

Mystery Around Dennis Smith Deepens

Departure of state health department secretary leaves many questions unanswered -- and lots of secrecy.

Double-Decker Freeway For Milwaukee?

Double-Decker Freeway For Milwaukee?

Rising 40 feet high, it could be destructive to the Story Hill neighborhood.

Newaukeean of the Week: Jeramey Jannene
Newaukeean of the Week

Jeramey Jannene

Yes, Urban Milwaukee's founder is an immigrant to the city. Why he loves it and would like to see improvements.

Why We Need the Liberal Arts

Why We Need the Liberal Arts

Gov. Walker’s plan pushing colleges to prepare students for the current job market will actually hurt our economy.

How Sand Mines Pollute

How Sand Mines Pollute

Wisconsin is the leading supplier of sand for oil and gas fracking. But nearly one-fifth of sand mines have environmental violations.

Taverns: Home of the Beautiful People?
Taverns

Home of the Beautiful People?

The Uptowner, the city’s oldest continuously-running tavern, serves up history with a sense of humor.

Central City Crusaders

Central City Crusaders

More than 15 Milwaukee groups and individuals are award nominees for work improving central city.

City People: Robert Kraig
City People

Robert Kraig

An activist with a Ph.D, the Citizen Action leader is working to change history.

Friday Photos: Controversial Building Going Up
Friday Photos

Controversial Building Going Up

New office building on 27th and Wisconsin, once the center of conflict, is now a center of construction.

House Confidential: Bud Selig’s Stadium-Sized Home Base
House Confidential

Bud Selig’s Stadium-Sized Home Base

His home is nearly 5,000 square feet. His lot is bigger than Miller Park's playing field. Yes, the rich are different.

Bike Czar: Three Novels About Bicyclists
Bike Czar

Three Novels About Bicyclists

Cycling novels are on the rise. Three good reads I can recommend.