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Eyes on Milwaukee: 27 Miles of Bike Lanes
Eyes on Milwaukee

27 Miles of Bike Lanes

Lots of new bike lane segments add up to 27 miles of new lanes within Milwaukee.

Last Chance for Old GED

Last Chance for Old GED

United Way funding more instruction so those studying for tests can pass before new standards go into effect.

Murphy’s Law: The Debtor Governor
Murphy’s Law

The Debtor Governor

Figures from non-partisan Legislative Fiscal Bureau figures show Walker’s debt level the worst since 1970.

Newaukeean of the Week: Joshua Janis
Newaukeean of the Week

Joshua Janis

"We are not just a Beer, Brat and Cheese state."

No Compromise is Possible

No Compromise is Possible

State Sen Tim Cullen retires, saying the Capitol is run by the moneyed and powerful.

City People: Dan Adams
City People

Dan Adams

How a former Peace Corps worker became a neighborhood organizer on the South Side.

House Confidential: The Hotel Shepard
House Confidential

The Hotel Shepard

The historic east side mansion charges $499 a night for two-day rentals and sleeps up to 20 people. Neighbors for some reason are irate.

Bike Czar: Is Safety on Rural Roads a Problem?
Bike Czar

Is Safety on Rural Roads a Problem?

Are rural roads less safe than urban streets for bicyclists? A fatal crash in Seymour raises questions.

Murphy’s Law: The Media’s Declining Clout
Murphy’s Law

The Media’s Declining Clout

As newspaper readership declines, government officials increasingly ignore stories that once would have embarrassed them.

Op-Ed: Send in the Cops?
Op-Ed

Send in the Cops?

Ald. Donovan wants more cops in MPS, Chief Flynn wants a different approach. Who’s right?

Eyes on Milwaukee: Oakland & North Project Stalled Yet Again
Eyes on Milwaukee

Oakland & North Project Stalled Yet Again

Review board says the design of proposed mixed-use building is still not good enough for such an important site.

Medicine for Metcalfe Park

Medicine for Metcalfe Park

Outreach event attends to health care needs in North Side neighborhood.