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Transforming the State’s Largest Public Housing Development

Transforming the State’s Largest Public Housing Development

City bulldozed 332 barracks-style units at Westlawn and replaced them with more urban styles.

The Lobbyist Law Nobody Likes

The Lobbyist Law Nobody Likes

Except the WMC business lobby and Realtors Association, who are glad Walker signed it.

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Cafe and Pool Hall, 1915
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Cafe and Pool Hall, 1915

The South Side cafe and restaurant stood where La Perla is now located.

Murphy’s Law: Why UWM Matters
Murphy’s Law

Why UWM Matters

It could be the key to transforming Wisconsin’s economy, but state leaders don’t seem to realize it.

A Clean Slate for Non-Violent Criminals

A Clean Slate for Non-Violent Criminals

Organization works to expunge criminal records for youthful nonviolent offenders.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Emily Vitrano
NEWaukeean of the Week

Emily Vitrano

"I didn’t always see Milwaukee as a viable place to create an artistic home. But it is possible here."

House Confidential: Alaa Musa’s Penthouse Condo
House Confidential

Alaa Musa’s Penthouse Condo

Casablanca restaurant owner lives in style at very urban 601 Lofts, where John Ernst Restaurant's customers once parked.

Back in the News: Mary Nohl Home
Back in the News

Mary Nohl Home

Neighbors' opposition, which we previously reported, forces relocation of the artist's home.

The State of Politics: Nine Bills That Got Killed
The State of Politics

Nine Bills That Got Killed

Why the legislature failed to pass laws on nine hot issues.

Friday Photos: The Greenest Ever and Going Up
Friday Photos

The Greenest Ever and Going Up

Sage on Jackson would be the greenest multi-family structure in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Historic Preservation Goes Crazy
Eyes on Milwaukee

Historic Preservation Goes Crazy

Bigger state tax credits have tripled applications for historic preservation projects, which is great news for Milwaukee.

We Don’t Judge Poor People

We Don’t Judge Poor People

United Methodist Children's Services, a MANDI finalist, offers a range of services for Milwaukeeans living in poverty.