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Republican Road Rage

Republican Road Rage

Romney was the choice of exurban road warriors while slower-moving urbanites picked Obama. How we move through the world is a key difference between the parties.

Plenty Of Horne: The Ghost Sign That Wasn’t
Plenty Of Horne

The Ghost Sign That Wasn’t

A bit of fake Milwaukee history, some questionable MATC ads, and debunking a war on pot.

Working: Chili Server James
Working

Chili Server James

The Legend of Real Chili serves up hot chow and warm chatter.

Murphy’s Law: Biggest Taxer in Town
Murphy’s Law

Biggest Taxer in Town

Over the last five years property taxes have been driven by just one of the five local taxing units: Milwaukee Public Schools.

Newaukeean of the Week: Mohammad Shah
Newaukeean of the Week

Mohammad Shah

I would like to see Milwaukee build our downtown back to how strong it once was.

Riverwest’s New Dog Park

Riverwest’s New Dog Park

Land once owned by Johnson Controls will become the newest dog park in Milwaukee County.

City People: Shelly Lalonde
City People

Shelly Lalonde

A world traveler with 25 years experience framing art, Lalonde is a survivor in a tough economy.

Washington Park Wins $600,000 Anti-Crime Grant

Washington Park Wins $600,000 Anti-Crime Grant

Two non-profits will work with the Milwaukee Police Department on strategies to reduce crime in the neighborhood.

Murphy’s Law: Robin Hood in Reverse
Murphy’s Law

Robin Hood in Reverse

Republicans’ tax plan assures that Wisconsin follows other states in the race to the bottom.

Bike Czar: Big Cuts in Bicycle Funding Likely
Bike Czar

Big Cuts in Bicycle Funding Likely

Federal and state funding for bicycle transit could be slashed by as much as 50 percent.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Witkowiak Runs Off to Siberia
Eyes on Milwaukee

Witkowiak Runs Off to Siberia

The former alderman is an obsessive marathon runner. And the city gets 2000 more trees.

Observe the Wonder of the Moon

Observe the Wonder of the Moon

The Milwaukee Mindfulness Center uses Buddhist methods to help people achieve peace of mind.