Getting to the bottom of Bay View

Published Tuesday, May 21

A group of students from MPS' Bay View and Bradley Tech High Schools is working in concert with Discovery World to excavate a lost block of homes in Bay View this weekend.

Milwaukee Public Library summer reading program kicks off today

Published Monday, May 13

The Milwaukee Public Library kicks off their annual Super Reader Summer Reading Program today. The program encourages children to read or be read to every day during the summer, while tracking reading progress in a folder and earning incentives like free food and free admission to Milwaukee attractions.

Biden to Milwaukee student: People love chocolate

Published Monday, May 13

This morning, Jenny Aicher, a teacher at Downtown Montessori in Bay View, wrote to share some big news on campus. A student in her class received a handwritten note from Vice President Joe Biden.

Social Circle: What's awesome about your mom?

Published Sunday, May 12

This week, in honor of Mother's Day, we asked the Social Circle what makes or made their mom particularly awesome, and the responses ranged greatly, from "she made me" to "she loved life and lived it uncompromisingly."

100 things for kids to do in Milwaukee, 2013

Published Saturday, May 11

This list - updated for 2013 - features fun stuff in and around Milwaukee for kids of all ages. From smelling the roses at Boerner Botanical Gardens to visiting Old World Wisconsin, this list is chock full of suggestions to keep your little ones entertained all year long.

Mother's Day, Milwaukee style

Published Thursday, May 9

Milwaukee attractions are joining in the celebration and offering free admission and special events this Mother's Day.

Food stamp ban on junk food seems like bad politics

Published Wednesday, May 8

It's all part of the continuing attack on low income people who depend on government assistance by scheming politicians looking to score points and win elections by demonizing the poor.

The further greening of Milwaukee schoolyards

Published Wednesday, May 8

Today, Tippecanoe-Dover parent Erin Dentice shared plans for greening some of the space at the Bay View school's playground.

The powers that be ... stupid

Published Tuesday, May 7

How do I tell my children that some adults are stupid, and some of their rules are stupid, without teaching them to disrespect authority and other people in general?

A tiny photo of a big man

Published Monday, May 6

This weekend, I found a tiny square photograph at my mom's house. It shows me and Mr. Pepper, my third and fourth grade teacher, in the auditorium of my grade school. The photo is small, but Mr. Pepper's influence on my life wasn't. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, I'm offering up an encore of this 2011 blog posting.

The pet-free life

Published Sunday, May 5

Today, I posted an article about "crazy cat people" prior to which I interviewed lots of folks passionate about cats. Talking to these cat cradlers reminded me of the cuddly value of animals and their completely unconditional-love personas.

Milwaukee's "craziest" cat people

Published Sunday, May 5

It's important to note that the people in this article are not hoarders or abusers of cats in any way. Their houses are not little boxes. They are simply people who really, really care about cats. And sometimes dress them in hand-made clothing.

City still remembers Alexis Patterson

Published Friday, May 3

Alexis, a gap-toothed beauty who attended Hi-Mount Community School, was last seen May 3, 2002 after her stepfather LaRon Bougeois told authorities he walked the child to school and left after watching her cross the street.

Up, Up & Play is a go, go, go

Published Monday, April 29

Last week, Shannon Knapp received approval from the Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) and will open Up, Up and Play this summer at 2535 S. Kinnickinnic Ave. - above the Down & Under Pub.

"Real Pirates" save the day

Published Saturday, April 27

"Real Pirates" is worth a visit for those who enjoy learning about world history, for people looking for a break from the ordinary, and, of course, for kids who like pirates.

Taking the risk

Published Wednesday, April 24

"I'd like to have an animal, but I don't want to be sad when it dies." I hear this more often than you might imagine. When they talk to me, people often start sentences with, "I'd love to have an animal, but ..." I listen closely to what comes next. To save a lot of homeless animals' lives, we need to inspire a lot of people to have animals. Every time I hear, "I travel," "I'm allergic," "My cat wouldn't like it," and so on, it helps us plan better ways to find families who can make a place for a homeless animal.

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