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Murphy’s Law: Yet More Staff Cuts for Journal Sentinel?
Murphy’s Law

Yet More Staff Cuts for Journal Sentinel?

Parent company Gannett announces 6% staff reduction, coming on heels of November layoffs at Milwaukee paper.

Sunshine Cafe Offers Classic American Fare

Sunshine Cafe Offers Classic American Fare

New southside restaurant emulates old Silver Dollar Cafe in Clarke Square neighborhood.

Transportation: Bus Route Cuts Coming in 2023
Transportation

Bus Route Cuts Coming in 2023

Final 2023 county budget cut millions from MCTS funding, causing reductions in service.

Eyes on Milwaukee: New East Side Pedestrian Plaza Planned
Eyes on Milwaukee

New East Side Pedestrian Plaza Planned

Tax revenue from new apartment buildings would pay for Ivanhoe Pl. plaza and area safety improvements

MKE County: Crowley Says House of Correction Renamed, Despite Board’s Opposition
MKE County

Crowley Says House of Correction Renamed, Despite Board’s Opposition

Board cut funding for uniforms, signage at renamed Community Reintegration Center.

Bowls To Go Will Be Gone For Good By Dec. 2

Bowls To Go Will Be Gone For Good By Dec. 2

The prepared meal service is selling the last of its inventory before closing its doors.

New Owner Buys Tony’s BBQ Unlimited

New Owner Buys Tony’s BBQ Unlimited

Local barbeque restaurateur will continue to operate restaurant under same name.

Winter Chalets Return to South Shore Park

Winter Chalets Return to South Shore Park

Heated chalets allow year-round use of South Shore Beer Garden.

DNR Secretary Preston Cole Retiring

DNR Secretary Preston Cole Retiring

Cole rose through ranks of Milwaukee's Department of Public Works before taking state job.

Wisconsin Pizza Authority Is Closed

Wisconsin Pizza Authority Is Closed

A sign on the building is the only remaining trace of the Lower East Side restaurant.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Complicated Fiserv Subsidy Earns First Approval
Eyes on Milwaukee

Complicated Fiserv Subsidy Earns First Approval

Complicated deal includes $7 million for financial company, $4.6 million for neighborhood improvements.

Good City Looking For Good Neighbor At Century City

Good City Looking For Good Neighbor At Century City

Affiliate of brewery still planning to build new industrial building.