Real Estate
The Wheeler & Wilson Emporium, 1870s
The company manufactured sewing machines, and this was the interior of its Downtown store.
Jan 6th, 2015 by Jeff Beutner
Milwaukee’s Miraculous Water Hub
Almost overnight, the city has become an international leader in water technology, says the national media. Are they right?
Jan 6th, 2015 by Bruce Murphy
The House of Holiday Lights
The building with Libby's Lounge on Van Buren St. has long had a wonderful display of lights and the show is still on, even though the bar was sold.
Jan 5th, 2015 by Michael Horne
Segregation Still Major Problem in Metro Area
More than four decades after Fair Housing Act, suburbs still unfriendly to poor and minorities.
Jan 2nd, 2015 by Brendan O’Brien, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
The Legacy of Paul Jakubovich
The City’s Historic Preservation Officer had an unmatched knowledge of and commitment to the preservation of historic buildings.
Dec 31st, 2014 by Michael Horne
Oakland and Locust
It’s one of the city’s most successful corners. But it could still improve.
Dec 30th, 2014 by Rachel Quednau
The Great Storm of 1871
The city got buried in snow in 1871 and a well-known photographer was there to record it.
Dec 30th, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
TV Star Dustin Diamond’s Cozy Cape Cod
Star of "Saved By the Bell" is charged with stabbing a man and could face years in prison. But Diamond does have a comfy abode in Port Washington to await his trial.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Michael Horne
Architects Develop Plans for Near South Side
Charette creates architectural plans for underdeveloped parts of Clarke Square and Silver City neighborhoods.
Dec 29th, 2014 by Molly Rippinger, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Revamped Park Will Upgrade North Side
Improvements in Moody Park will improve quality of life in Amani neighborhood.
Dec 27th, 2014 by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Courthouse Square Fountain, Late 1880s
Created by Casper Hennecke, it became the subject of a popular Milwaukee postcard.
Dec 23rd, 2014 by Jeff Beutner
“Jock Tax” Will Actually Increase Your Taxes
Proposal to fund NBA arena is really a Republican Tax Increase to help billionaire owners pay for the facility.
Dec 22nd, 2014 by Jennifer O’Hear and Lloyd Johnson
