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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.

Bike Czar: Will New York’s Bike Share System Survive?
Bike Czar

Will New York’s Bike Share System Survive?

It's hugely popular and cheaper than other transit, but Mayor De Blasio opposes subsidy. Could that have ripple effect on other cities?

How Will Obamacare Affect Health Care Prices?

How Will Obamacare Affect Health Care Prices?

Experts disagree about likely impact on Wisconsin.

Murphy’s Law: New Study Shows Milwaukee’s Income Inequality
Murphy’s Law

New Study Shows Milwaukee’s Income Inequality

Research shows huge and probably growing gap between high and low incomes in Milwaukee County.

Why Reform of Unemployment Comp Failed

Why Reform of Unemployment Comp Failed

Health care lobbyists kill bill that would have cut program's medical costs.

Plenty of Horne: Get Your Vote On
Plenty of Horne

Get Your Vote On

Early voting already underway for spring election, and memorials planned for Debra Usinger and Donna Schlieman.

Startup City: Zero Locus
Startup City

Zero Locus

A small startup company provides “Big Data” analysis in Milwaukee.

Oil Shipping Could Endanger Great Lakes

Oil Shipping Could Endanger Great Lakes

Study says states not prepared for spills from tankers shipping oil from Alberta tar sands.

Volunteer Of the Month: Sandy LaFave
Volunteer Of the Month

Sandy LaFave

“It’s amazing how many people have a personal story to share about Alzheimer’s.”

Murphy’s Law: Dan Bice’s Role in the John Doe
Murphy’s Law

Dan Bice’s Role in the John Doe

What did he know, when did he know it, and how has he affected the probe of Scott Walker?

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: Spring Street Bridge, 1867
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

Spring Street Bridge, 1867

The street also known as Wisconsin Ave. exemplified the conflict between dueling developers on each side of the river.