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Data Wonk: The Rise in Income Inequality
Data Wonk

The Rise in Income Inequality

The problem is national, but choices made by Walker and the Republicans may widen or reduce it in Wisconsin

Brutal Winter Coming

Brutal Winter Coming

Ice is forming on Great Lakes the soonest in more than 40 years, data shows.

The State of Politics: Swing Voters Leave Hope for Democrats
The State of Politics

Swing Voters Leave Hope for Democrats

They voted for Walker yet support accepting federal Medicaid increase and raising minimum wage.

Renovation Razes Johnsons Park Pavilion

Renovation Razes Johnsons Park Pavilion

Center for Resilient Cities helps renovate park near 18th and Brown streets.

Milwaukee Stories: “The one thing that can make us come together”
Milwaukee Stories

“The one thing that can make us come together”

Emanuel Coe, 21, has suffered the deaths of four members of his extended family. He didn't even cry at the last funeral.

City Business: The Hen House
City Business

The Hen House

Brass Rooster has opened a second hat shop, this one for the ladies.

Friday Photos: Construction Underway at The North End
Friday Photos

Construction Underway at The North End

Mandel Group is building the third phase of their "neighborhood by design" -- to plug "the doughnut hole in Downtown."

Bike Czar: Fatal Crashes Down in 2014
Bike Czar

Fatal Crashes Down in 2014

The number of fatal bike crashes in Wisconsin continues to decline even as number of bicyclists increases.

Plenty of Horne: New Forest Home Library Coming
Plenty of Horne

New Forest Home Library Coming

Two proposals were unveiled at a public meeting of library board. Which one is better?

Yesterday’s Milwaukee: County Courthouse, Early 1870s
Yesterday’s Milwaukee

County Courthouse, Early 1870s

It was built by architect Leonard Schmidtner, who also built St. Stanislaus church. His courthouse would stand for 66 years.

Murphy’s Law: The Bizarre Politics of Ald. Tony Zielinski
Murphy’s Law

The Bizarre Politics of Ald. Tony Zielinski

Once a hard core conservative, he’s now a Bay View liberal. Except when opposing things like the streetcar.

Intersection: Holton and Center Streets
Intersection

Holton and Center Streets

Two empty buildings with great potential call out for new owners and activity.