City Life





Potawatomi Youth Canoe the Menomonee River After 188 Years of Exile
This Free Website Offers a New Way to Explore Milwaukee’s Jazz Scene
Breaking Down David Crowley’s Win in the Wild Democratic Primary
Westown’s Blue Building Undergoes Planning for New Residential Development
From the Magazine
Preserving Milwaukee History One Laser Scan at a Time
The director of UW-Milwaukee’s Historic Preservation Institute is using low cost scans to preserve buildings before demolition.
3 New Things Coming to Milwaukee This August
A new history exhibit, vintage clothing store and album come to Milwaukee this month.
Meet Some of the Odd Animals That Once Called Wisconsin Home
From flamingos to the revered Milwaukee lion, here are some of the stranger creatures in the Badger State.
Q&A: Dallas Maloney Runs Milwaukee’s First Native Plants Nursery
Maloney and her partner, Burton, are focused on nurturing the local environment one seed at a time through their new store, Pretty Wild.
Kinship Community Food Center Announces New Home Base to Open Next Year
The new complex will better support the Harambee and Riverwest communities, through combating the local food desert.
How a Forgotten Circus Parade Took Over Milwaukee in Just a Few Weeks
The Great Circus Parade got its start from a cobbled together spectacle in 1958.
How Will Democrats’ Messy Primary Affect the Fall Election?
Many factors are at play in crowded primaries, and their impact on the general election is unclear. Wisconsin’s voting history shows few clear takeaways.
The Best Things to Do This Week, According to Our Editors: July 20
Eat good food, learn a new dance and more.
Meet Three Guys Who Know Where Brewers Home Runs Are Going to Land
These “ballhawk” fans roam American Family Field chasing glory mitt first, bringing them closer to the game.
Suburbs Win State Bonuses as Milwaukee County Falls Short
A new grant program rewards independence plans for Charles Allis and Villa Terrace art museums, but not for the Marcus Center.








