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Evers Vs. Pridemore
The battle between State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Evers and challenger Don Pridemore.
Jan 28th, 2013 by Michael HorneHow to Raise Chickens
Former aldermanic aide Alex Runner is among 14 city residents raising chickens -- and enjoying fresh eggs -- since a new ordinance was passed.
Jan 28th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceSheriff David Clarke
His radio ads says he needs the help of armed homeowners, but Clarke has almost nothing to do with combating violent crime.
Jan 28th, 2013 by Bruce MurphyJeffrey Ferchoff
Jeffrey Ferchoff owns World of Beer on Brady St. and loves Beer City.
Jan 28th, 2013 by NewaukeeJeff Murrell
A lawyer who knows five languages, collects decorative glass and is working on a cook book, his life has been a long adventure.
Jan 27th, 2013 by Judith Ann MoriartyThe Harp, an Intimate Irish Pub
Founded as an "authentic Irish bar" in 1955, the Harp is still a Downtown mainstay.
Jan 27th, 2013 by Audrey Jean PostenBrian Taffora’s Piece of Suburbia
How dare you live in Cedarburg, said the Milwaukee County Board. So the economic development director quit rather than lose $91,000 selling his home.
Jan 25th, 2013 by Michael HorneWill City Get Bike-share Program?
Midwest Bikeshare has one-third of the money it needs to install 25 bikeshare stations with 250 bikes.
Jan 25th, 2013 by Dave SchlabowskeThe Incomplete Story
How the Journal Sentinel slants the story on venture capital -- and on downsizing the county board.
Jan 24th, 2013 by Bruce MurphyThe Secret Lobbyists
Lobbyists must register to lobby the legislature but can work in secret to get the big money from government contracts. Why?
Jan 24th, 2013 by Bill Lueders, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismNeighbors Boiling Over Boylston Plan
Too much congestion, they complain. Ald. Kovac is feeling the heat.
Jan 23rd, 2013 by Michael HorneAcclaimed Charter School Will Expand
Carmen High School, the south side college prep school, will open a second branch on the northwest side.
Jan 23rd, 2013 by Alec Brooks, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service