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Taverns: America’s Darkest Bar?
Taverns

America’s Darkest Bar?

Bryant's has 80 years of history and a cocktail lounge atmosphere that is nationally unique.

Friday Photos: Jackson Street Heats Up
Friday Photos

Jackson Street Heats Up

Two of the three Jackson St. apartment projects are under construction.

Happy Cranksgiving

Happy Cranksgiving

Milwaukee's fifth annual “Cranksgiving” sends cyclists on a race to donate to needy folks.

Bike Czar: All I Want For Christmas
Bike Czar

All I Want For Christmas

Why I like to get and give my gifts from local companies.

Eyes on Milwaukee: The Dead Zones
Eyes on Milwaukee

The Dead Zones

Two new apartment buildings for Downtown's fringes, and two new coffee houses. All spell progress.

Murphy’s Law: How Coal Hurts Minorities
Murphy’s Law

How Coal Hurts Minorities

A new study finds Wisconsin a leader in environmental racism. But is the state improving?

A Cheers-like Community?

A Cheers-like Community?

How the Historic Third Ward Association helped create a unique neighborhood.

Mining Bill Compromise?

Mining Bill Compromise?

State Sen. Dale Schultz expects this. But will his Republican party colleagues play along?

A Neighborhood On the Rise

A Neighborhood On the Rise

Efforts to improve the Layton Boulevard West Neighborhood are bearing fruit.

Murphy’s Law: The Rise of Chris Larson
Murphy’s Law

The Rise of Chris Larson

Is he a young liberal heavyweight? Or a punching bag for Republicans?

Education: The Impact of Charter Schools
Education

The Impact of Charter Schools

The promise -- and problems -- of America’s most popular alternative to public schools can be seen in Milwaukee.

Newaukeean of the Week: Keith Hayes
Newaukeean of the Week

Keith Hayes

He moved here for a girl. Now he's leading a campaign to create an artistically rendered trail through Riverwest.