Politics - Oct. 16, 2009
Gun debate triggers grandstanding, hand-wringing
A discussion about guns proved to be a blazing topic this week at a special meeting of the Common Council's Public Safety Committee. And sure, there was plenty of room for grandstanding and collective hand-wringing. "There simply is no excuse for the gun violence in our communities and residents will no longer stand for it. It is high time we take serious action," Ald. Bob Donovan said.
Tags: gun control, ald. bob donovan, ald. tony zielinski, kinnickinic avenue, scott walker, ku klux klan, lee holloway, joseph rice, joe sanfelippo, mark borkowski, lynn debruin

Politics - June 18, 2008
Alderman proposes higher cab fares
It seems inevitable when gas prices go up cab fares should, too. A proposal by Ald. Jim Bohl suggests cab fares rise 25 cents for every 1/10 of a mile.
Tags: Ald. Jim Bohl, taxi, Juneteenth, Ald. Willie Hines, Brewers, Milwaukee Police Department, UWM, Tom Krukowski, Ald. Tony Zielinski, Ald. Bob Bauman

Politics - June 13, 2008
"Sunny Bay View" could be more than a slogan
The largest undeveloped tract in Bay View could become the city's first comprehensive solar village, if the area's alderman vision comes to fruition.
Tags: bay view, solar power, ald. tony zielinski, cudahy, mayor ryan mccue, wal-mart supercenter, iceport

Bars & Clubs - Dec. 13, 2007
Ask OMC: What's the deal with the new bars at K.K. and Lincoln?
Inquiring minds want to know the progress of the Sugar Maple and Cafe Centraal, two new businesses under construction at a busy corner in Bay View.
Tags: kinnickinic ave., lincoln ave., bay vew, the sugar maple, cafe centraal, merryweathers, diablos rojos, mike eitel, eric wagner, bruno johnson, adrienne pierluissi, ald. tony zielinski