Politics - Jan. 28, 2009
Bay View's solar village gains momentum
The City of Milwaukee's idea for an energy efficient development in Bay View has received a surprising seven prospective bids, reports the Department of City Development. The approximately 5.6-acre lot bordered by Bay and Conway Streets and Logan and Lincoln Avenues, that formerly housed the Army Reserve is the largest vacant space in Bay View.
Tags: bay view, solar village, green roof, sherriff david clarke, tony zielinski, new land, central library, macy's

Travel & Visitors Guide - Dec. 22, 2007
Wintry Chicago is fun, if pricey
Recently, my family spent a snowy weekend in Chicago, trying to recreate the holiday magic of my youth when my mom would take us to Rockefeller Center and 5th Avenue to see the window displays, lights and skaters.
Tags: Chicago, Macy's, Chicago Theater, elevated subway, the Loop, Shedd Aquarium, Renaissance Hotel, Wacker Drive, Rockefeller Center, 5th Avenue, FAO Schwartz

Marketplace - Dec. 4, 2007
Mayfair's new LUSH promotes natural beauty
Last week Mayfair Mall welcomed Wisconsin's first LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics line to the mall's Macy's store. The British-based bath and body product line has recently teamed up with Macy's to open licensed departments within the stores nationwide.
Tags: lush, cosmetics, vegan, mayfair mall, green, macy's, animal testing

Milwaukee Buzz - Aug. 6, 2006
What's in a name? Another name!
Given the way companies change the names of buildings and businesses these days, it's almost impossible to keep track.
Tags: field's, macy's, name, change, U.S. Bank, GMO, MECCA, Arena, tradition