Charles Franklin Has His Finger on Our Political Pulse
The leader of the state’s most trusted poll talks about people who don’t pick up the phone, getting it wrong, and polling in a pandemic.
Michael Unger: The Scene Stealer
Michael Unger leapt at a chance to move to Milwaukee when he heard that the Skylight Music Theatre was looking for a new artistic director.
Meet the Sugar Plum Fairy in Milwaukee Ballet Company’s ’The Nutcracker’
We asked ballerina Alana Griffith how she’ll stay in tiptop shape while performing in The Nutcracker this season.
Mandela Barnes Sees Our Greatest Opportunities in Our Biggest Challenges
Mandela Barnes has no prescribed duties as lieutenant governor. All the better to advance his agenda of equity and sustainability.
Kalan Haywood on His First Few Months in Office
What’s it like to be a 19-year-old state legislator? We asked maybe the only person who knows.
Getting Away With Arson: The True-Crime Story Behind the Pizza Man Fire
Eight years ago, someone burned down the beloved original Pizza Man, three other restaurants and several apartments. Today, they still walk free.
How the New Planned Parenthood Clinic Managed to Emerge Fully Formed
Planned Parenthood’s quiet but impactful move
Meet Evan Goyke, a Young State Rep Taking Over Milwaukee’s West Side
The offspring of a state senator-turned-lobbyist is building a political career from the ground up.
Meet Jon Ferraro, the Man Who’s Trying to Open a Downtown Strip Club
Raised an only child in a wholesome family and educated at Catholic school, Jon Ferraro has grown up to be a lavishly successful businessman in his hometown, earning a fortune — and lots of headlines — in the unholy world of strip clubs. He owns three. He wants to own more. Standing in the way is a city tired of his act and a lingering legal matter with the code name “Russian Laundry.”
Downtown Strip Club Battle Continues
A new agreement may wash away pending lawsuits but will the city agree?