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Milwaukee Notebook: Election yesteryear madness

Posted by Carl Swanson | Jan 20, 2017 |

There had never been a presidential election like this: The Republican Party is split into bickering factions and unable to unite behind its candidate, while the Democratic Party is in disarray following a bitter nomination process. Adding to the turmoil, candidates from two small parties are attracting unprecedented support. Now one of those upstart candidates is coming to Milwaukee, where an assassin will fire a bullet into his chest. It is Oct. 14, 1912, and Theodore Roosevelt is scheduled to speak at the Milwaukee Auditorium. Covering a city block, the auditorium holds 9,000. An overflow crowd is gathering, eager...

Phosphorus pollution remains problem for Milwaukee River Basin

Posted by Correspondent | Jan 13, 2017 |

On January 11, the Milwaukee Riverkeeper announced the release of its 6th Annual Milwaukee River Basin Report Card. Every year, Milwaukee Riverkeeper provides details about the health of the Milwaukee River Basin’s three rivers (the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic) with the help of an ever-growing group of engaged citizen scientists, university researchers, and partnerships with key government agencies. Overall, the Milwaukee River Basin received a C- in 2015, showing little variation from 2014, but still showing improvement from 2011’s overall D+ grade. While the best grade for a watershed was a B+ (Cedar Creek and the East & West...

Video: If It Be Your Will

Posted by Staff | Jan 10, 2017 |

“First We Take Milwaukee – A Tribute to Leonard Cohen” was held at Shank Hall on January 6 with proceeds going to American Red Cross. This song “If it be your will” was performed by legendary musician Bill Camplin in front of a full house.

Year in Review 2016: Featured Profiles

Posted by Editor | Dec 26, 2016 |

Year In Review 2016

Animals in need to benefit from Riverside antique auction

Posted by News Content | Nov 20, 2016 |

The public has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of history and help save Milwaukee’s pets at the same time. A limited number of original 1927 Riverside Theater chairs have gone up for auction this morning, and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Center (MADACC). Auction Live NOW: www.savemkepets.com Built before The Great Depression, these original seats have seen everything since the Riverside Theater was first constructed in 1927. The seat sets come with ornate cast iron end caps and are built on a sturdy, 2×4 base that is wrapped in...

Feedback encouraged for 30th St. Industrial Corridor planning

Posted by NNS | Nov 15, 2016 |

30th St. Industrial Corridor leader urges area residents to join in redevelopment planning. Cheryl Blue, interim executive director of the 30th St. industrial corridor and BID 37, wants northwest side neighborhood residents to participate in a plan to restore the long-blighted industrial corridor to its former glory. “There are many people in this neighborhood…that need to be engaged in this process as well so that it’s not just people from outside of the neighborhood determining what’s going to happen,” she said in an interview. Blue believes it is important to have neighbors engaged at every level in the process....