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MKE County: Parks Department Planning to Improve Restroom Access This Summer
MKE County

Parks Department Planning to Improve Restroom Access This Summer

Department unable to open all public restroom facilities in recent years, prompting resident complaints to county supervisors.

7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee

7 Catalytic Projects For Downtown Milwaukee

New downtown plan calls for streetcar expansion, protected bike network, rethinking 794 and improved public spaces.

City Hall: City May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments
City Hall

City May Close Libraries, Cut 25% of Police and Fire Departments

Milwaukee faces $156 million fiscal cliff without state help.

Concordia Market Opens at Airport

Concordia Market Opens at Airport

New retail shop and cafe offers local goods, wine, coffee and more for travelers.

Lee’s Luxury Lounge Will Close In May

Lee’s Luxury Lounge Will Close In May

Bay View dive bar will call it a day on May 20.

Back in the News: Wisconsin Center Dispute Goes National
Back in the News

Wisconsin Center Dispute Goes National

The Bulwark condemns decision to remove artwork while WTMJ defends it.

City Hall: Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees
City Hall

Pérez Shakes Up Council Committees

Changes after new members added: Ald. Scott Spiker gets his first gavel, Zamarripa loses hers.

Visual Art: Crazy About Color
Visual Art

Crazy About Color

Pat Hidson’s joyous abstracts belie her struggle to make it as an artist.

Pufferfish Tiki Bar To Open Permanently at Hotel Metro

Pufferfish Tiki Bar To Open Permanently at Hotel Metro

Grand opening for rooftop bar is May 5.

Eyes on Milwaukee: City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park
Eyes on Milwaukee

City Seeks Restaurant or Cafe For Downtown Park

Its plan for Vel R. Phillips Plaza is to create new gathering spot for Westown.

Transportation: MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest
Transportation

MCTS Will Provide Buses for Summerfest

MCTS returning to Summerfest with shuttles from two park-and-ride lots.

On The Front Lines of Overdose Crisis

On The Front Lines of Overdose Crisis

Two members of the Milwaukee Overdose Response Initiative talk about their jobs. It's not easy.