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Murphy’s Law: Top Architect Quit Project for Museum Addition
Murphy’s Law

Top Architect Quit Project for Museum Addition

Architect Jim Shields had falling out with Milwaukee Art Museum; new addition was designed by committee, not Shields.

House Confidential: The Infamous After-Hours Party House
House Confidential

The Infamous After-Hours Party House

How a small,1928 bungalow became a kind of tavern without a license, and a noisy nuisance to neighbors.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Matt Wild
NEWaukeean of the Week

Matt Wild

"I’d like to see Milwaukee finally acting like the big-time city it constantly claims to be."

The State of Politics: Why the Huge Support for Shot Spotters?
The State of Politics

Why the Huge Support for Shot Spotters?

Legislature votes 132-1 to expand Milwaukee program monitoring gunshots.

Friday Photos: UWM’s New $80 Million Project
Friday Photos

UWM’s New $80 Million Project

Our photos capture progress on constructing the Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex.

Startup City: Rent College Pads
Startup City

Rent College Pads

Ignoring his professor’s advice, this entrepreneur started a new company connecting student renters and landlords.

Take Me To The Home Improvement Fair

Take Me To The Home Improvement Fair

South siders get tips and financing help for home improvement from 16 organizations.

Bike Czar: Watered-Down Bill Protecting Bicyclists Passes
Bike Czar

Watered-Down Bill Protecting Bicyclists Passes

Tougher bill to protect bicyclists and pedestrians had broad bipartisan support but a few Republicans prevented passage.

Eyes on Milwaukee: We Hate This Boston Store Subsidy!
Eyes on Milwaukee

We Hate This Boston Store Subsidy!

Common Council members all complain about the TIF for Boston Store, then pass it 11-3.

Murphy’s Law: Will Waukesha Be Less Hostile to Milwaukee?
Murphy’s Law

Will Waukesha Be Less Hostile to Milwaukee?

Defeat of Mayor Jeff Scrima could mean better relations between the two cities.

Plenty of Horne: Smith Bros Iconic Fisherman Returns
Plenty of Horne

Smith Bros Iconic Fisherman Returns

Landmark advertising sign that long dominated Port Washington harbor now installed at Third Ward's Public Market.

Why Utah Scores High on New Economy Rankings

Why Utah Scores High on New Economy Rankings

Yes, it’s conservative, but it strongly supports rail transit and urban living. Final story of a series.