People

NEWaukeean of the Week: Tony Giron
NEWaukeean of the Week

Tony Giron

"Milwaukee has such grand potential to become a leading bike friendly city. "

NEWaukeean of the Week: Audra O’Connell
NEWaukeean of the Week

Audra O’Connell

"I love all the pride everyone seems to have in their heritage."

Profile: MaryNell Regan on the Hot Seat
Profile

MaryNell Regan on the Hot Seat

New head of embattled Fire & Police Commission wants to allow more community input into its decisions.

NEWaukeean of the Week: Becky Owens
NEWaukeean of the Week

Becky Owens

"Milwaukee has the perks of a big city without the drama."

NEWaukeean of the Week: Brandis Ohlsson
NEWaukeean of the Week

Brandis Ohlsson

"It feels like Milwaukee is about to blow up in a really amazing way."

City People: Kristi Luzar
City People

Kristi Luzar

The new director of UEDA wants to make an impact on Milwaukee. Just how is not so easy to describe.

Milwaukee Volunteers: Tom Parks Teaches Financial Literacy to Teens
Milwaukee Volunteers

Tom Parks Teaches Financial Literacy to Teens

“I feel guilty about getting more out of this experience than I put into it.”

Murphy’s Law: Cost for Taxpayers In Latest Bucks Deal?
Murphy’s Law

Cost for Taxpayers In Latest Bucks Deal?

Bucks gave ground. But it’s still a huge bite for taxpayers.

The New Mr. Green

The New Mr. Green

Erick Shambarger is the city's new head of the Office of Environmental Sustainability. He aims to make green mainstream.

A Community Leader for 30 Years

A Community Leader for 30 Years

Sojourner center's executive director Carmen Pitre has been helping vulnerable people for more than three decades.

Plenty of Horne: Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?
Plenty of Horne

Will Historic Building in Third Ward Be Saved?

Third Ward review board defers decision on Historic Designation. And Milwaukee now has a Croatian sister city.