May 2012
Where to Eat Now Step out of that comfort zone. From local staples to area newcomers, these 25 restaurants are pushing boundaries, embracing darn good and often innovative cuisine. By Ann Christenson International Man of Mystery It was a surprise to get him, a figure of much speculation and varied reputations. But now that “rock-star conductor” Edo de Waart is here and dutifully committed, the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is dramatically changing. For the better. By Muna Shehadi Sill Fostering Flea What’s old is new yet again at area markets. By Maureen Post The Outsider Can MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton really deliver…
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.…
January 2012: The Thrill Killer
FEATURES The Natural Bay View native Greg Lutzka wanted to be a professional skateboarder from the time he was a kid. A pie-in-the-sky goal? Not at all. He’s now a star, a world-class West Coast athlete, in a $5 billion industry. By Evan Solochek | Photo by Bradley Meinz The Hot Seat To be a leader takes boldness, risk, initiative. In this exhaustive look at Milwaukee’s civic scene, it’s clear that the need for better leadership could not be greater. By Kurt Chandler | Photos by Adam Ryan Morris The Thrill Killer Born into Milwaukee wealth in the early 1900s, George Harsh Jr.…