by Belle Bergner Q: What are the most effective energy efficiency techniques I can use to save energy and lower heating costs this winter? A: A lot depends on the current condition of your home or apartment, amount of insulation, quality of windows, etc. It doesnt hurt to do some research and find out where […]
Currents Staff
Garden of the Month
By Jackie Reid Dettloff We urge people again to explore the hillside sloping down to Commerce Street from Reservoir Park. The unfenced backyard of Claude Gagnon opens out to a stunning view of the East Side. It is a garden that has something for everyone, with a brick path that threads all the elements together. […]
Health Matters: Yard and Garden Safety
by Emily DeLeo Nutritious and colorful fresh fruits and vegetables will soon be in abundance. However, individuals living on limited incomes may feel they cannot afford that trip to the farmers market. Fresh produce can be a little pricey, or may not be a priority for a large family that is trying to stretch their […]
Editorial: How to Get Better Representation on the City of Milwaukee Common Council
by Vince Bushell The answer is simple. Have an informed, participating electorate choose them! The problem with the current situation in the sixth aldermanic district is that the elected representative, Alderman McGee, is the target of a recall petition. He would say that he is the victim of a recall effort by those with a […]
I Got It At Fischbergers!
Maybe it was the approaching holidays that seemed to wash the little variety store on Holton St. with the muted nostalgia of the 1950s that golden time of peace and stability when the wealthiest Americans paid 90 percent of their income in taxes by Jan Christensen Fischbergers Variety store does harken back to another time. […]

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