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Where Are the Violations?

Where Are the Violations?

The Romney volunteers observed elections and found no fraud here. Mostly, they just looked intimidating.

City People: Chad Piechocki
City People

Chad Piechocki

How did a West Point man became a playwright and director of the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center?

Taverns: “It Will Always Be Here”
Taverns

“It Will Always Be Here”

The colorful history and enduring legacy of Vitucci's cocktail lounge.

Friday Photos: Brewery Projects Near Completion
Friday Photos

Brewery Projects Near Completion

An apartment building and a hotel add more excitement to the redevelopment project at the old Pabst brewery.

The Anti-Violence Team

The Anti-Violence Team

Metcalfe Park group reclaims lot where shooting occurred, winning 2nd place in Midwest contest to enliven vacant spaces.

Murphy’s Law: The Anti-Health Care Governor?
Murphy’s Law

The Anti-Health Care Governor?

Even as Scott Walker throws people off health care, he opposes federal programs that would increase coverage and lower costs.

Home Contest is a Big Winner

Home Contest is a Big Winner

Most Improved Home Contest offers $7,000 in prize money, generates $164,000 in home improvements.

How Republicans Won the Legislature

How Republicans Won the Legislature

It was a Democratic wave, but redistricting helped the GOP win 74% of assembly seats with just 52% of the vote.

Books Aren’t Banned Here

Books Aren’t Banned Here

Little free libraries are welcome in Milwaukee -- unlike in Whitefish Bay.

Newaukeean of the Week: Zachary Harper
Newaukeean of the Week

Zachary Harper

Meet a truly unique student at UW-Milwaukee.

“It is Pizza Man”

“It is Pizza Man”

Landmark restaurant is one step closer to re-opening, with a design that borrows from Cafe Benelux.

Murphy’s Law: Journal Sentinel’s Circulation Problem
Murphy’s Law

Journal Sentinel’s Circulation Problem

The statistics point to underlying problems. Meanwhile, some stories are undermining the brand.