People

NEWaukeean of the Week: Tom Vierling
NEWaukeean of the Week

Tom Vierling

"We need to do a better job telling the world how great it is here..."

“I Found My Passion Here.”

“I Found My Passion Here.”

Andi Elliott, CEO of Community Advocates, is all about helping low-income clients.

A Life of Fighting Poverty

A Life of Fighting Poverty

Sr. Patricia Rogers grew up poor in Arkansas, now runs Dominican Center, helping North Side residents.

Wisconsin’s Anti-Hunger Leader

Wisconsin’s Anti-Hunger Leader

Hunger Task Force raises money to feed 50,000 people every month. It’s not easy.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Lynn Sheka
NEWaukeean of the Week

Lynn Sheka

"You can have a real impact here..."

NEWaukeean of the Week: Tina Balistreri
NEWaukeean of the Week

Tina Balistreri

"I hope that Milwaukee stops being a city where people grow up with the goal to leave..."

NEWaukeean of the Week: Ross Terrell
NEWaukeean of the Week

Ross Terrell

"My biggest hope for this city is that it finds ways to continue to thrive."

Murphy’s Law: 13 Lessons The Guardian Taught Us
Murphy’s Law

13 Lessons The Guardian Taught Us

Or how Scott Walker corrupted Wisconsin, as the leaked Doe documents reveal.

City People: Architect Revitalizes, Repurposes and Builds Community
City People

Architect Revitalizes, Repurposes and Builds Community

Allyson Nemec specializes in working with existing buildings, rather than new construction.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Vicki Pulliman
NEWaukeean of the Week

Vicki Pulliman

"This city is really a diamond that I feel has yet to be unearthed…"

NEWaukeean of the Week: Andrea Klaus
NEWaukeean of the Week

Andrea Klaus

"Summers in Milwaukee are the best."

Wisconsin Budget: State Tax Collections Come Up Short
Wisconsin Budget

State Tax Collections Come Up Short

New data shows shortfall that could cause problems if slower revenue growth continues.