Marketplace - April 7, 2009
Should Grand Avenue look to Columbus for inspiration?
After a dreary visit to the Shops of Grand Avenue this past Sunday, I think it's high time for its owner to make massive upgrades and changes. Let's look to Columbus for inspiration.
Tags: Grand Avenue, Target, TJ Maxx, Downtown retail, Plankinton Arcade, Columbus Commons, Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp., Boston Store

Arts & Entertainment - Nov. 10, 2007
Schmidt rolls strike with bowling history book
Veteran bowler and writer Doug Schmidt has written the first comprehensive -- and lively -- history of bowling in Milwaukee.
Tags: bowling, kegeling, Falcon Bowl, Plankinton Arcade, South Milwaukee Arcade, Holler House, Landmark Lanes, Lutheran, Doug Schmidt, ABC, WIBC, WHS, Wisconsin Historical Society