March 1995
Volume 20
Number 3
Features
The Suburbs Rated
Where are the top schools, safest streets and lowest taxes? See how your town sizes up in our first ranking of 40 suburbs
By Mary Van de Kamp Nohl
Private Pain
Pat Wirth had two faces – the hard-edged editor she showed her Business Journal staff und “Pam,” her relaxed alter ego. Since her suicide in July, friends wonder who the real Pat was.
By James Romenesko
Following the Takeout Trail
How to cat fast, cheap and flavorfully in the land of 12-hour work days. Subtitle: confessions of a chronic carry-outaholic.
By Ann Christenson
At Home: Spring
If your heart is in the right place, it’s in the kitchen. But any room can be enhanced with a mural by one of the city’s “itinerant” painters.
By Kay Knief
Special Advertising Section
“A State That Works,” sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Development.
Departments
Outfront
Good, better, best, by John Fennell
Letters
Axes to grind, praises to sing.
The Insider
A law prof takes jabs at death row, Weakland wealthy?, plus a school for serious study.
Edited by Stephen Filmanowicz
Pressroom Confidential
New revelations about the merger of The Journal and Sentinel.
By James Romenesko
The Watchful Eye
Exclusive Company’s elusive Mr. G reveals all (well, not quite).
By James Romenesko
City Slants
Don’t ask why at Y-Not II, a marvy mascot and a super Saturday, edited by Bruce Murphy
Dining Etcetera
Harold’s high-class hotel dining; Victor’s of Cedarburg and va-va-va-voom on Van Buren.
Endgame
The greed factor: Once a hero. Bud Selig now wants tax payoffs, by Bruce Murphy
Cover: Photographs by Dave Schlabowske.
Feature: Keeping the Faith
The Carnival Strippers redouble their efforts at success.
Main Events
Say hey to Jose, a Rodin run and hip-hop heavies.
Last Seen
George and Gustavc, primitive Dennis and high-energy inertia.
Sneak Peeks
A maverick rides back to Hollywood, and cinema Francais.
Sound Bites
Milwaukee’s expatriate musicians.
Restaurant Guide
News of a gastronomic kind and a resourceful resource.
Food: Master Brews
Milwaukee’s 10 best craft beers.
