Politics - Oct. 5, 2007
Tosa-based Derse moving to the Valley
The Wauwatosa-based Derse, Inc., which manufactures exhibition booths for big name clients like Harley-Davidson, Miller Brewing and Coca-Cola will move to the Menomonee Valley, Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett announced.
Tags: Derse, HSI, Menomonee Valley, Palermo's, Falk, Renew the Valley, Mayor Barrett, Caleffi

Politics - May 11, 2007
Introducing Milwaukee's Central Park
Treating the Milwaukee River as some sort of natural wilderness area could be a contradiction in terms for most. A coalition of environmentalists, however, sees a scenario of scenic solitude that could soothe the soul of anyone venturing to the valley from North Avenue to Silver Spring Drive.
Tags: Milwaukee County Parks, Milwaukee River, Ald. Donovan, Mayor Barrett, Ald. D'Amato, Gov. Doyle, math, MPS

Milwaukee Buzz - Dec. 8, 2006
Falk response swift, impressive
Sometimes, the best laid plans work. That was the case Wednesday morning as local officials worked together in the wake of the Falk explosion that claimed three lives.
Tags: jagler, falk explosion, response, brewers, palermo's, menomonee valley, mayor barrett, MPD

Politics - May 18, 2006
Mayor to discuss NRA proposal today
Today Mayor Barrett will be joined by Deputy Chief Brian O'Keefe of the Milwaukee Police Department and members of the Common Council at a news conference to discuss the NRA's proposal on gun confiscation during times of emergency.
Tags: Mayor Barrett, NRA

Milwaukee Buzz - Feb. 16, 2006
Barrett reaches out to Bush
Mayor Tom Barrett sent a letter to President Bush Thursday, Feb. 16 inviting him to be present on Monday, Feb. 20 as the Mayor gives his State of the City Address at Bradley's Technical High School.
Tags: Mayor Barrett, President Bush, State of the City Address, Bradley Tech