Urban Ideas
Be Good, Go Local
Julie Courtright wants to expand the GOOD Movement in Milwaukee. So she decided to hop on a pogo stick and get the conversation started.
Aug 17th, 2010 by Erin Petersen
Lanterns for Peace
We set lanterns afloat in calm waters in remembrance and respect, and maybe as an apology for actions we were not even responsible for. Words and photos from Peace Action Wisconsin's Saturday event.
Aug 8th, 2010 by Kathy Nichols
Cream City Rickshaw and RW24!
In the latest installment of our 2-minute summer video series, TCD's social media team experiences the wildy fun Riverwest24 bike race from the comfort of a rickshaw!
Aug 3rd, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
Not pretty for 2011
Budget season is here and Tom Barrett still has some ideas for Milwaukee: maintain safety, fix the sewers, pay off debt and hold the tax levy flat. It won't be easy.
Aug 3rd, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
“Wisconsin is not Arizona” — Milwaukee protests SB1070
Despite a federal judge's deft blow to Arizona's controversial immigration bill this week, the national day of protest went on. Words and photos from Ziedler Park.
Jul 31st, 2010 by Nicole Braunsdorf
No Flyers, route reductions and fare increases in future
The Milwaukee County Transit Service proposes all of these measures to stay within the 2011 county budget constraints and goal to not raise the tax levy.
Jul 31st, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
LaHood to next governor – “This train will not be stopped”
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood brings $46. 5 million and a promise that Obama's high-speed vision to connect the nation by rail is a done deal for Wisconsin.
Jul 30th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Does Milwaukee need another art school?
Art Institute of Milwaukee -- a for-profit college -- is coming to town, but students and parents need to look at all the facts and benefits before picking a school.
Jul 25th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
The battle over “Raw Love”
Ald.Donovan erupts and gets the whole city arguing over art vs. vandalism. TCD weighs in with the facts and visual arts writers Kat Murrell, Judith Ann Moriarty and Valerie J. Christell share their thoughts.
Jul 21st, 2010 by Third Coast Daily
The Milwaukee Bike Plan
The proposed plan would add over 300 miles of bicycle infrastructure to the city, making the streets safer and more accessible to cyclists. TCD talks to the Bike Fed's Kevin Luecke about his vision for a bike-friendly Milwaukee.
Jul 20th, 2010 by Erin Petersen
Showing students on the pathway to college
Finney Library will soon be a center for first-generation college prospects to fulfill their dreams of an education.
Jul 18th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
Let the youth games begin
The U.S Youth Games showcase athletic and academic skills of 15 and under athletes. Welcome to Milwaukee!
Jul 15th, 2010 by Patti Wenzel
