Eight candidates are competing to replace Democratic U.S. Rep. Gerald D. Kleczka, who is not seeking re-election. The 4th District includes all of Milwaukee, Cudahy, St. Francis, South Milwaukee, West Milwaukee, and part of West Allis. Riverwest Currents and storyhill.net asked 4th Congressional District candidates to respond to questions about issues relevant to Milwaukee-area voters. The questions and candidates’ answers will run in August and September Currents and on the storyhill.net website. Republican and Democratic primaries will be held September 14; the general election is November 2…
transportation
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Milwaukee Connector
Light rail is much more expensive to build and operate, while the guided tram system [chosen for the Milwaukee Connector project] offers the same convenience at half the cost…
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On the Edge: Milwaukee’s Last Long Distance Train Turns 75
Visitors to Milwaukee’s St. Paul Avenue Amtrak station on June 11 witnessed a event that featured Amtrak’s usual — and oddly endearing — combination of tangled history and loopy optimism in the face of impending doom…
Posted inNeighborhood News
The Fight to Save Our Schools Continues
The thunderstorm ended and the sun came out just in time for the Save Our Schools (SOS) Coalition’s rally on Thursday, May 20, in front of the administration building of Milwaukee Public Schools. In spite of the unpredictable weather, 150 people turned out to protest the budget cuts that are slashing over 300 teacher positions and programs in Milwaukee’s public schools in the coming year.
Posted inFurther Down Stream
Further Down Stream June 2004
Neighbors report that police were at the Timothy Brophy property that was featured in the April Riverwest Currents in an article called “Brophy’s Boondoggles.” In early May, police reportedly closed down a crack house operation at 603 E. Burleigh, based on comments a police officer made to a neighbor at the crime scene. A near […]
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