Urban Ideas
Good teachers are the ‘Supermen’
The idea that many kids have to gamble with a lottery for a slot in a decent school is both sad and un-American.
Sep 27th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Selling O’Donnell Park is the best idea yet
The cost to repair or demolish O'Donnell Park is too high for county taxpayers. Bring on the private developers and new property tax collections!
Sep 23rd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
helping veterans cope with life after the war
A Brady St. cafe is helping veterans cope with life after war.
Sep 22nd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Not in my backyard
The public says no to strip clubs in downtown and Walker's Point - a victory for the morality police, and a defeat for new business development in Milwaukee.
Sep 21st, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Riverwest social action center becomes reality
The Milwaukee Network for Social Change and Time Exchange offer alternatives to capitalism by investing in people power and empowering the community.
Sep 15th, 2010 by Jeb Ebben
Surfin’ the Turf
A skateboarder-organized bid to resurrect the Turf skatepark has taken Milwaukee by storm. Tonight, the Cactus Club hosts a benefit show in their honor.
Sep 10th, 2010 by Kathy Nichols
Abandoned by FEMA, flood victims find a ray of hope
Common Council President Willie Hines saw two problems -- people left homeless by the flood and a swath of foreclosed properties -- and found a solution for both.
Sep 6th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Does Milwaukee need another “gentleman’s club”?
Is it an economic boost or anti-woman flesh pandering? As we wait for the Common Council to vote, Patti Wenzel and Ryan Findley weigh out the pros and cons.
Sep 1st, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
The secrets of Sedgwick
Tea is allowed into Sedgwick's inner sanctum and shadows one of the illusive street artists nocturnal adventures.
Aug 25th, 2010 by Tea Krulos
Mysterious “hornheads”
The faces were everywhere - but what were they? Tea does a little flat-footing to find the illusive character behind a swath of flyposters on the East side.
Aug 24th, 2010 by Tea Krulos
ArtWorks presents the Upside of Art
ArtWorks combines the benefits of creative work with real-life job skill for local youth. Check out the fruits of their labor with a free event this Saturday.
Aug 20th, 2010 by Kat Murrell
Boot camp discipline at heart of sheriff’s race
The jury is out on the effectiveness of jail-based boot camps. Attitudes may be adjusted, but is that enough?
Aug 18th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
