April 2012: Best Schools

April 2012: Best Schools

FEATURES Radio Head The smooth voice you head during the 10 a.m.-to-2 p.m. slot on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee belongs to Mr. Marcus Doucette, a DJ who embodies the diversity of this savvy urban radio station. By Kurt Chandler Best Schools Our comprehensive study of more than 50 area school systems. We even take a peek at Milwaukee’s largest private schools. Plus, our numbers wizards identify the public ones that are rising above the deleterious effects of poverty. By Matt Hrodey He Built This City Developer Barry Mandel has a rep for integrity and a history of inking deals in a stagnant economy.…

FEATURES

Radio Head
The smooth voice you head during the 10 a.m.-to-2 p.m. slot on 88Nine Radio Milwaukee belongs to Mr. Marcus Doucette, a DJ who embodies the diversity of this savvy urban radio station.
By Kurt Chandler

Best Schools
Our comprehensive study of more than 50 area school systems. We even take a peek at Milwaukee’s largest private schools. Plus, our numbers wizards identify the public ones that are rising above the deleterious effects of poverty.
By Matt Hrodey

He Built This City
Developer Barry Mandel has a rep for integrity and a history of inking deals in a stagnant economy. How does he do it?
By John Rondy

A New Chapter
Editor Cristina Daglas’s monthly letter to our readers.
By Cristina Daglas

INSIDER

The Power of Green
Can a South Side alderman really grow a Garden District?
By Matt Hrodey

Modern Milkmen
From Wisconsin cows to area doorsteps, LW Dairy is reviving old-style home delivery.
By Kristine Hansen

Get Happy
Shorewood’s new visual hub demands that you smile.
By Tom Bamberger

Reviews: April
By Ann Christenson, Todd Lazarski, Debra Brehmer, Julie Sensat Waldren and Dan Murphy

The Mil: April
By Nastassia Putz and Contributors

Short Stack
Dip your toes into spring’s most playful trend – colorful, skip-worthy ballet flats.
By Mindy Stroiman

If These Walls Could Talk
Scenes of murder and mayhem linger on the Milwaukee real estate market.
By Matt Hrodey

 

EVENTS

Best Bets: April
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Death Cab for Cutie, and more.
By Paul Kasidowski

Family Matters
Tina Barney’s portraits provide a voyeuristic glimpse into the aristocratic unknown.
By Debra Brehmer

DINING

National News
An unusual sale puts the reins of a charming Walker’s Point cafe in the hands of a passionate local chef.
By Ann Christenson

Clean Up Your Act
Can a satisfying dining experience also be a healthy one? Perhaps a tall order, but a Brookfield restaurant is trying to live up to it.
By Ann Christenson

POINT OF VIEW

Artist Faythe Levine, artist, author, filmmaker and entrepreneur talks DIY and her never-ending list of projects.