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House Confidential: Chris Larson’s Simple Colonial Home
House Confidential

Chris Larson’s Simple Colonial Home

The state senator has less than 1,000 square feet of space to call home. But he does have good bus service.

City Goes Into Demolition Business

City Goes Into Demolition Business

DPW will now handle 20% of homes razed rather than hiring private contractors.

The State of Politics: Drunk Driving Becomes Campaign Issue
The State of Politics

Drunk Driving Becomes Campaign Issue

Issue of whether to make first-time OWI a crime is hot issue in attorney general race.

Bike Czar: Why I’m Boycotting the Farmers Market
Bike Czar

Why I’m Boycotting the Farmers Market

Though the state signed an MOU promising to snow plow the bike trail leading to the Winter Farmers Market, they aren't doing it.

A Woman in a Man’s World

A Woman in a Man’s World

Vanessa Koster is only the city's second woman planning manager.

Murphy’s Law: Does Downer Avenue Need a Tax Subsidy?
Murphy’s Law

Does Downer Avenue Need a Tax Subsidy?

Developer Joel Lee claims the buzzing retail strip needs help from the city.

In Public: How We Abandoned our Landscape Art
In Public

How We Abandoned our Landscape Art

Milwaukeeʼs parks are credited to Frederick Law Olmsted but have abandoned his vision. Part I of a series.

Life of a Bicycle Cop

Life of a Bicycle Cop

A police officer's Marine training helps him patrol the South Side.

Unaffordable Care

Unaffordable Care

Citizens Action of Wisconsin conference shows impact of the Affordable Care Act and Gov. Walker’s decisions on Medicaid.

Plenty of Horne: Goodbye Faye McBeath Foundation
Plenty of Horne

Goodbye Faye McBeath Foundation

The foundation created by a Milwaukee Journal heir gave untold millions to local causes since 1960s, but will spend its final assets this year.

Murphy’s Law: Telephone Company Rip-Off
Murphy’s Law

Telephone Company Rip-Off

Now that the telecom industry is deregulated, AT&T can gouge customers with late fees.

Walker’s No-Pardon Stance Is Risky

Walker’s No-Pardon Stance Is Risky

He argues it's a matter of principle not to undermine judicial system. Will the decision hurt him in an election?