Paperwork still stacks up after 30 years
Sat, 7 Nov 2009 07:02:00 CST - For three decades, Paperwork has been an anchor business in the unique Downer Avenue shopping district.The block is now under construction, but by Thanksgiving, the work should be completed. This is important to Paperwork owner Lynn Hartwig, who wants to keep her business and community as strong as possible.

Hardy traded to Minnesota, Brewers get CF Gomez
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 16:13:00 CST - As expected, the Brewers traded shortstop J.J. Hardy. Somewhat surprisingly, though, the team didn't bring back pitching for the 2007 National League All-Star, instead getting Carlos Gomez from the Minnesota Twins.

On the town in Milwaukee: Stacking up against NYC
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 15:07:00 CST - New York City, which went smoke-free in 2002, made the leap and adjusted successfully. A city that never sleeps, nightlife culture promotes late night adventure with 4 a.m. bar times and late-night eateries on every corner.

Parking meter madness
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:13:00 CST - County Executive Scott Walker has suggested putting parking meters at popular Lakefront spots like Bradford Beach, Veterans Park and McKinley Marina in an effort to help close a growing budget gap. But, considering how well the LUKE meters have worked at times -- including this week's issue with daylight savings tme -- is it really a good idea?

OnMedia: No, space lizards didn't steal our art museum
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CST - The interior of the "mother ship" on ABC's new sci-fi series "V" does look like Santiago Calatrava had a hand in its design, but there's no evidence that it's any more than a coincidence. ... Wauwatosa's Grace Weber sings for Oprah Winfrey's national audience. ... And AMC's "Mad Men" ends a fine season.

OnMilwaukee.com Weekend Preview: Nov. 6-8, 2009
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 09:13:00 CST - There are some big names in town this weekend sure to get you thinking, laughing and dancing. Sarah Palin, Jerry Seinfeld, Broken Lizard Comedy Troupe, Semi-Twang, The Wooldridge Brothers, "STOMP" and more. The weekend is here and it's packed. Happy weekend, Milwaukee.

Green Bay Packers training camp guide: 2009
Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:24:00 CST - The Packers' training camp opens Saturday and runs through Sept. 1 as the team prepares for its regular season opener -- a nationally televised "Sunday Night Football" matchup against Chicago Sept. 13 at Lambeau. Thousands make the pilgrimage to Green Bay each year to watch practices, which this year take place for the first time at Ray Nitschke Field.

100 things to do at Milwaukee's summer festivals
Sun, 31 May 2009 10:22:00 CST - Milwaukee is the city of festivals and on some weekends, there's no fewer than three or four to choose from. While almost all of them have beer, food and live music, each has something special to offer.

A cool present to enjoy the day AFTER Christmas
Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:28:00 CST - With help from Cascio Interstate Music and Rehorst Vodka, OnMilwaukee.com presents the first-ever "Holiday Extravaganza and Re-gifting Party" at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26 at Shank Hall, 1434 N. Farwell Ave.

The most wonderful night of the year (for a cocktail)
Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:14:00 CST - The discussion cropped up in the editorial office the other day and we thought it would make a good discussion for Thanksgiving Eve. What is your favorite night of the year to enjoy a social drink? Is it tonight, which has a "reunion" vibe? Is it New Year's Eve, St. Patrick's Day or Opening Day, which have a "see how long you can stand" vibe? Is it Halloween, which has an "incognito" vibe? Or, is it another night that strikes your fancy?

Cubs, Astros square off for two games at Miller Park
Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:02:00 CST - With Hurricane Ike wreaking havoc on the Gulf Coast, Major League Baseball has moved two games of the Houston-Chicago series to Miller Park. The games will be at 7 p.m. Sunday at 1 p.m. Monday.

Fantasy football forecast: Week 9 studs and duds
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 05:13:00 CST - The Brett Favre circus takes a break this week, but the Fantasy Football experts from RapidDraft.com are back with Week 9 players to watch and avoid... with a classical soundtrack to boot.

With World Series over, Brewers will get to work
Thu, 5 Nov 2009 16:12:00 CST - Now that the Yankees have defeated the Phillies, captured their 27th championship and are planning their victory parade, the rest of the baseball world will begin making off-season plans. For the Brewers, the "to do" list includes deciding which veteran free agents to retain and the almost never-ending pursuit of quality pitching.

OnMilwaukee.com Family Weekend Roundup: Nov. 7-8
Thu, 5 Nov 2009 15:03:00 CST - Milwaukee families can visit the zoo for free this weekend, meet a slew of snakes, watch robots battle or check out a new play at the Lincoln Center for the Arts. All of this and more is detailed in this week's roundup!

OnMilwaukee.com Recommends: November 5, 2009
Thu, 5 Nov 2009 13:13:00 CST - This week, the editorial office has been buzzing about an introspective documentary, cheap eats, a valuable and productive iPhone App and Jeff Sherman, once again, has a breakfast suggestion. All that and more in this latest installment of OnMilwaukee.com Recommends.

OnMedia: Numbers don't look good for "Numbers"
Thu, 5 Nov 2009 11:00:00 CST - CBS has cut back the number of episodes planned for its veteran crime drama "Numbers." That could be the kiss of death for the show, which has started its sixth season. And NBC news anchor Brian Williams drops by "30 Rock" tonight. Is that a good idea?

The Exotics surf back with the "Lost Album"
Thu, 5 Nov 2009 09:02:00 CST - The Milwaukee air must have been ripe with the scent of salt water back in 1994, because when surf rock revivalist The Exotics emerged that year, the band was an instant hit. Ten years after releasing its debut disc, the reunited quartet returns with the release of "Lost Album."

Sharing the stage at home and in the theater
Thu, 5 Nov 2009 05:13:00 CST - The professionals who make theater in Milwaukee and Wisconsin are the marrying kind, and they often marry each other. Broaden the category to include directors, playwrights and administrators, and you could fill a 99-seat theater with married couples. Actors Brian Vaughn and Melinda Pfundstein were flying below the matrimonial radar for a couple of years.

A how-to guide for the first-time art buyer
Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:36:00 CST - There comes a time when everybody must shed their hand-me-down furniture and collectibles and start decorating their first "adult" dwelling with some decent art pieces. Selecting something appropriate is no easy task, but there are ways to suit every taste and budget.

Varied experience leads Thompson to jazz "Reverie"
Wed, 4 Nov 2009 15:15:00 CST - Milwaukee singer Julie Thompson is everywhere these days, doing regular gigs in the area. Thompson didn't grow up a jazz singer. She got her start in church, sang folk and later spent 10 years with a duo that made music for kids. Oh yes, she also sang with Foreigner.