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It’s Community Central at Gee’s

by Tamara Key

And he scores!!! This is exactly what Gaulien Smith did when he came up with a Milwaukee Bucks theme for his barber shop, Gee’s Clippers. When asked how this theme came about, he says, “I’ve always been a Milwaukee Bucks fans…since I was a cub.”

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How Does Road Salt Affect Soil Quality?

Ever wonder why some plants stay greener longer in the fall? What causes the leaves to change colors and why are some leaves red, orange or yellow? What’s the big deal about this invisible gas, carbon dioxide? What’s the big deal about exotic plants? Is air pollution getting any better?

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Carsharing: An Idea Whose Time Has Come

by Belle Bergner

How would you like to have a key to a few dozen dependable cars across Milwaukee, available at a moment’s notice and without the hassle of sudden repairs at a fraction of the cost? A growing new industry across the country aims to give you just that.

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The Community Benefits Agreement Tries to Fix What Isn’t Broken

by Michael D. Holloway

We all have our special interests; that is human nature. But our special interests will be of no interest if we do not address the city’s largest interest — continued development and investment momentum in the City of Milwaukee. The ordinance commonly referred to as the Community Benefits Agreement (CBA), approved by the Common Council’s Steering and Rules Committee January 8 and sent back to the committee by the Council on January 21, is attempting to fix what isn’t broken — development in the city.