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Make Way for Wisconsin’s Largest Building!
Plan for new NML building has been expanded to make it the state's largest building.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Dave ReidTerrible Town for Taxis
How a city permit system enabled a cartel to dominate the taxicab business, stifling competition and providing poor service.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Bruce MurphyHoarder’s World
From vintage collectables to bizarrely charming junk, this Third Ward shop has something for everyone.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Joe HorningCity Nonprofits Avoid Residency Debate
One community leader castigates non-profits for not taking a stand on state proposal to end city residency requirement.
Apr 23rd, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServicePeace Rally to Combat Crime
Rally special guest Ice T didn't show up as planned, but Mayor Barrett and Ald Hines spoke to the gathering.
Apr 22nd, 2013 by LouRawls Burnett, Milwaukee Neighborhood News ServiceDNR Doesn’t Test Wisconsin Waters for Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals
State lags behind Minnesota in testing lakes & rivers for chemicals that hurt reproduction and could cause diabetes, cancer.
Apr 22nd, 2013 by Kate Golden, Wisconsin Center for Investigative JournalismHow Earth Day Turned America Green
Exactly 43 years ago, the first Earth Day, founded by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson, launched a national movement.
Apr 22nd, 2013 by Bill ChristoffersonJune Perry
How a civil rights activist from South Carolina came here and created the New Concept social service agency.
Apr 21st, 2013 by Judith Ann MoriartyMajor Goolsby’s, America’s 8th Best Sports Bar?
With 50 TVs and a Charles Barkley pig, it’s all sports all the time.
Apr 21st, 2013 by Audrey Jean PostenThe Moderne’s New Restaurant
Carson's Prime Steaks and Famous BBQ will open at the luxury high-rise The Moderne. Early photos of the build-out.
Apr 19th, 2013 by Dave ReidDrew Gooden’s Celebrity Pad
The Milwaukee Buck's apartment was previously rented to ex-Buck Stephen Jackson and is still owned by Popeye Chicken tycoon John Brodersen.
Apr 19th, 2013 by Michael HorneLocal Advocates Hope for Changes in Immigration Reform Bill
Advocates says bill before Congress is historic but could still be improved.
Apr 19th, 2013 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service