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NEWaukeean of the Week: Lex Allen
NEWaukeean of the Week

Lex Allen

"I like going to brunch in the Third Ward. You can practically taste the creativity in the air."

The State of Politics: Republicans Kill Covenant Grants for College Students
The State of Politics

Republicans Kill Covenant Grants for College Students

Doyle program rewarded high school students with good grades, but program is being phased out.

Plotting The Menomonee Valley’s Future

Plotting The Menomonee Valley’s Future

Hundreds gathered to build on the remarkable transformation of the last 15 years.

Friday Photos: Easy Parking in Downtown Milwaukee?
Friday Photos

Easy Parking in Downtown Milwaukee?

City unveils sign system to guide drivers to garages with available parking spots.

Bike Czar: Sticks And Stones May Break Your Bones
Bike Czar

Sticks And Stones May Break Your Bones

An odd run of bike accidents from sticks and stones. Meanwhile car crashes involving bikes are declining.

House Confidential: Gary George’s Grafton Mansion
House Confidential

Gary George’s Grafton Mansion

He lives far outside Gwen Moore's congressional district, but is running for the seat anyway.

City Business: Refuge Smoothie Café
City Business

Refuge Smoothie Café

Joshua Janis is building an empire of fruit smoothies, one cafe at a time.

Murphy’s Law: “We Have Criminals Shooting Criminals!”
Murphy’s Law

“We Have Criminals Shooting Criminals!”

And bystanders getting shot. Chief Flynn calls on legislators to get tougher on felons with guns.

Data Wonk: The Milwaukee Advantage
Data Wonk

The Milwaukee Advantage

Why is population growth here better than in most Great Lakes states?

Eyes on Milwaukee: State Freezes Historic Preservation Tax Credits
Eyes on Milwaukee

State Freezes Historic Preservation Tax Credits

Worried about the cost, Gov. Walker and WEDC have halted program with big benefits for Milwaukee.

Mitchell Street Tells Its Story

Mitchell Street Tells Its Story

A new public art project captures the history and people of the near South Side.

Gun Bill Dies Without Shots Being Fired

Gun Bill Dies Without Shots Being Fired

Despite overwhelming support for bill toughening penalties for felony firearms offenses, Alberta Darling and Republicans give up on it.